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Casa Minerals Announces 2026 Aggressive Exploration Plans for Congress Gold Mine and Arsenault Projects
Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (the “Company” or “Casa“) is pleased to provide a corporate update and announce its plans for an expanded exploration program in 2026 across its mineral properties in Arizona, USA and British Columbia, Canada.

2026 EXPLORATION STRATEGY

In response to strengthening global demand for resources and commodities, Casa is advancing aggressive exploration and development plans for its key mineral assets:
- Congress Gold Mine Project (Arizona, USA) – Advanced exploration and development targeting gold, silver, and copper mineralization
- Arsenault Gold-Copper Project (British Columbia, Canada) – Copper-gold-silver exploration with advanced geophysical targeting
The Company’s strategic positioning with projects spanning two jurisdictions provides operational flexibility to maintain active exploration programs throughout the year across multiple properties.

CONGRESS GOLD MINE PROJECT UPDATE

The Congress Gold Mine, historically one of Arizona’s largest gold-silver producers, represents an advanced exploration opportunity with substantial historic production data.

Historic Resource Context:

Historic operators reported resource estimates and production figures for the Congress Gold Mine. These historic estimates are disclosed solely for context and have not been verified by a current Qualified Person. The historic estimates do not conform to current NI 43-101 standards, are not classified as current mineral resources or mineral reserves, and should not be relied upon. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historic estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves, and Casa is not treating the historic estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves.

Previous operators including Echo Bay Mines reported estimates in the range of 400,000 to 500,000 tons at grades of approximately 0.3 opt (9.33 g/t) gold in certain zones. The mine historically produced approximately 400,000 to 500,000 ounces of gold during intermittent operations through 1992.

2026 Exploration Objectives:

Casa’s 2026 program at Congress aims to:
- Conduct systematic drilling to bring the project and its extended potential mineralization to NI 43-101 compliant resource standards
- Build upon the Company’s confirmatory drill programs that have validated portions of the historic data
- Define a clear pathway for rapid resource definition and project advancement
- Expand exploration in priority target areas identified through compilation of historic data and recent drilling
The Company’s confirmatory drilling to date, combined with extensive historic data compilation, has established a framework for systematic resource delineation in accordance with modern standards.

ARSENAULT PROJECT UPDATE

The Arsenault copper-gold-silver project in northern British Columbia has advanced significantly following the completion of a state-of-the-art 3D Induced Polarization (IP) geophysical survey in 2025.

2025 3D IP Survey Results:

The recently completed 3D ground-based IP survey has generated compelling geophysical signatures that management, with extensive experience in similar geological settings, considers highly prospective. Key highlights include:
- Significant chargeability anomalies indicating potential sulphide mineralization
- Three-dimensional geophysical signatures with substantial scale and continuity
- Strong correlation with previous airborne electromagnetic survey results from 2017
- Multiple high-priority drill targets identified
The IP survey covered approximately 12 square kilometers with 60 km of survey lines utilizing high-density data acquisition with state-of-the-art instrumentation.

2026 Exploration Plans:

Detailed exploration planning is underway for both properties. The Company anticipates releasing comprehensive technical details and specific program parameters for the Congress and Arsenault projects in follow-up news releases as planning is finalized.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

“Casa is well-positioned to capitalize on the strengthening commodities market with two highly prospective projects at different stages of advancement,” stated Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO. “At Congress, we have a clear path forward to define resources to modern standards on a historically productive gold system. At Arsenault, our recent geophysical work has identified compelling drill targets with signatures our team has successfully followed to discovery in similar settings. We look forward to an active 2026 field season across both properties.”

QUALIFIED PERSON

Mr. Erik Ostensoe, P.Geo., a Director and Chief Geologist of the Company, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this news release.

ABOUT CASA MINERALS INC.

Casa Minerals Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on gold, copper, and strategic minerals exploration in North America. The Company holds a 90% interest in the historic Congress Gold Mine in Arizona and is advancing multiple projects in British Columbia, including the Arsenault copper-gold-silver project. Casa’s experienced management team is committed to creating shareholder value through the discovery and development of economic mineral deposits.

For more information, please visit: www.casaminerals.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Farshad Shirvani, M.Sc. Geology
President, CEO and Director

For more information, please contact:

Casa Minerals Inc.
Farshad Shirvani, President & CEO
Phone: (604) 678-9587
Email: contact@casaminerals.com

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: the Company’s exploration plans and programs for 2026; anticipated drilling activities at the Congress and Arsenault projects; expectations regarding resource definition; the potential to advance projects to NI 43-101 compliant standards; interpretations of geophysical data; mineralization potential; and the impact of commodity market conditions on the Company’s strategy.

Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is made and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such factors include, without limitation: uncertainties regarding exploration results; risks related to the accuracy and completeness of historic data; variations in mineralization and grade; the speculative nature of mineral exploration; challenges in obtaining required permits and approvals; fluctuations in commodity prices; availability of financing; changes in economic and market conditions; environmental and regulatory risks; operating hazards; and other risks inherent in the mineral exploration industry.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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February 26, 2026
Truecaller Partners with AnyMind Group to Expand Direct Sales Footprint Across MENA and Southeast Asia

Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, today announced a strategic direct sales reseller partnership with AnyMind Group, a Business-Process-as-a-Service company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation. The collaboration is aimed at accelerating the growth of Truecaller’s direct advertising business across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Southeast Asia (SEA) regions.

Under this partnership, AnyMind Group will serve as the exclusive intermediary for Truecaller’s advertising inventory across Egypt, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. The scope of the partnership is focused specifically on enabling brands and agencies to leverage Truecaller’s premium ad formats to reach highly engaged, high-intent users through relevant, data-driven advertising solutions.

With a strong on-ground presence and established relationships with leading advertisers and agencies across MENA and SEA markets, AnyMind Group brings deep regional expertise that will support the scaling of Truecaller’s advertising footprint locally. The partnership is designed to empower brands with impactful placements on Truecaller’s trusted communications platform, helping drive meaningful engagement with users in these fast-growing digital economies.

Truecaller continues to see strong user adoption across MENA and Southeast Asia, presenting advertisers with significant opportunities to connect with audiences in trusted, brand-safe environments. By combining Truecaller’s global scale, proprietary data capabilities, and premium ad formats with AnyMind Group’s local market leadership and execution strength, the partnership aims to unlock the full monetization potential of Truecaller’s ad inventory in these regions.

Commenting on the partnership, Hemant Arora, Vice President & Global Head Truecaller Ads Business, said, “As Truecaller continues to expand its global advertising business, partnerships with strong regional players like AnyMind Group are critical to delivering localized expertise and measurable outcomes for advertisers. MENA and Southeast Asia represent high-growth markets with evolving digital maturity, and through this collaboration, we aim to bring brands closer to consumers via trusted and contextual communication experiences on our platform.”

Aditya Aima, Managing Director, Growth Markets; Co-MD, India and MENA from AnyMind Group added, “We are excited to partner with Truecaller to open its inventory to brands across MENA and Southeast Asia. With Truecaller’s scale and trusted user ecosystem, combined with our market depth and networks, we see strong potential to drive more relevant, high-impact advertising outcomes for advertisers looking to deepen engagement in these dynamic markets.”

This collaboration marks an important milestone in Truecaller’s broader international expansion strategy, focused on building strong local partnerships to deliver measurable value to advertisers while driving sustainable revenue growth across emerging markets.

About AnyMind Group

Founded in April 2016, AnyMind Group [TSE:5027] is a Business-Process-as-a-Service company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation. The company provides end-to- end offerings to brands and businesses, publishers and influencers for digital commerce, marketing, logistics, customer engagement, data and AI utilization, publisher monetization and creator monetization. AnyMind Group has over 2,000 staff across 24 offices in 15 markets, including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, India, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

As of September 2025, the company serves over 1,000 enterprises for marketing, 190+enterprises for e-commerce, 1,800+ publishers and 2,100+ creators. More information is available on the company’s investor disclosure site.

About Truecaller and Truecaller Ads

Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for over 450 million active users, with more than a billion downloads since launch and 68 billion spam and fraud calls identified in 2025 alone. The company has been headquartered in Stockholm since 2009 and has been publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since October 2021. Advertising is the primary revenue stream for Truecaller. Truecaller Ads serves 5 billion impressions every day and is trusted by over 10,000 brands.

Visit advertisers.truecaller.com for more information.

February 26, 2026

Doubleview Gold Corp. Reports Updated Mineral Resource Estimate as of February 25, 2026 Including a Copper Equivalent Mineral Resource: 609 (Mt) of Measured and Indicated Resources at 0.43% CuEq containing CuEq 5.82 Billion lbs. 503 (Mt) of Inferred Resources at 0.41% CuEq containing CuEq 4.57 Billion lbs

Resource estimate highlights:

Measured Mineral Resources of 272 million tonnes (Mt), Indicated Mineral Resources of 337 Mt, and Inferred Mineral Resources of 503 Mt at a 0.2% copper equivalent (CuEq) cut-off grade, or
272 Mt of Measured Mineral Resources, expressed in contained metal, total 2.61 billion pounds (Blb) of copper equivalent (CuEq) at 0.44% CuEq, including 1.11 Blb of copper, 35.6 million pounds (Mlb) of cobalt, 1.41 million ounces (Moz) of gold, and 2.17 Moz of silver. (Table 1)
337 Mt of Indicated Mineral Resources, expressed in contained metal, total 3.21 Blb of 0.43% CuEq, including 1.31 Blb of copper, 44.5 Mlb of cobalt, 1.81 Moz of gold, and 2.88 Moz of silver. (Table 1)
509 Mt of Inferred Mineral Resources, expressed in contained metal, total 4.57 Blb of 0.41% CuEq, including 1.72 Blb of copper, 66.2 Mlb of cobalt, 2.77 Moz of gold, and 4.19 Moz of silver. (Table 1)
Scandium Resource: The deposit hosts 609 Mt in the Measured and Indicated categories (containing approximately 17,510 tonnes of scandium) and 504 Mt in the Inferred category (containing approximately 14,465 tonnes of scandium). Scandium has been incorporated into the Mineral Resource Estimate and under current processing constraints, is limited to 12.5% of tailings using internally generated acid. The scandium resource is estimated at 76 Mt Measured and Indicated at 28.8 g/t Sc (containing 2,189 tonnes of scandium) and 63 Mt Inferred at 28.7 g/t Sc (containing 1,808 tonnes of scandium).

Doubleview Gold Corp (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (“Doubleview” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the update of the Mineral Resource estimate (MRE) of its 100%-owned polymetallic Hat porphyry project (Hat), in northwestern British Columbia. With major content of copper, gold, cobalt and silver, as well as scandium, Hat becomes an important source of critical minerals.

Farshad Shirvani, president and CEO of Doubleview Gold Corp commented, “Year by year, the size of the deposit was increased by very targeted drilling, bringing it to a footprint of about 1.6 km by 1.6 km. I appreciate my technical and management team in this endeavour. We’ve discovered numerous additional elements within the Hat deposit that will soon be unveiled, each further showcasing the deposit’s uniqueness and enhancing the resource.”

Summary of MRE for Hat Deposit:

Table 1: Hat MRE at a 0.2% CuEq Cut-Off Effective February 4, 2026,
(Base-Case Scenario to be Presented in the Technical Report)

Mineral Resource Classification	Tonnage (Mt)	Average Grade					Metal Content
Mineral Resource Classification	Tonnage (Mt)	CuEq (%)	Cu (%)	Au (g/t)	Co (%)	Ag (g/t)	CuEq (Blb)	Cu (Blb)	Au (Moz)	Co (Mlb)	Ag (Moz)
Measured	272	0.44	0.22	0.18	0.008	0.37	2.61	1.11	1.41	35.6	2.17
Indicated	337	0.43	0.21	0.19	0.008	0.39	3.21	1.31	1.81	44.5	2.88
Total M+I	609	0.43	0.21	0.18	0.008	0.38	5.82	2.42	3.22	80.1	5.05
Inferred	503	0.41	0.18	0.19	0.008	0.38	4.57	1.72	2.77	66.2	4.19

Table 2: Hat MRE at a 0.2% CuEq Cut-Off as of February 4, 2026, Scandium Oxide Resources

Mineral Resource Classification	Tonnage (Mt)	Sc Tonnage¹ (Mt)	Average Grade Sc (g/t)	Metal Content Sc₂O₃²(t)
Measured	272	34	28.79	1,081
Indicated	337	42	28.76	1,334
Total M+I	609	76	28.77	2,415
Inferred	503	63	28.69	1,996

Notes:

¹ Scandium tonnages represent 12.5% of the mineralized material by category, reflecting the proportion of tailings expected to be processed through a dedicated scandium leach circuit under current metallurgical design constraints.

² Scandium oxide metal content have been calculated using the metallurgical recovery of 72% and conversion factor from Sc to Sc₂O₃ of 1.534.

Mineit’s Qualified Person, Tomasz Wawruch, FAusIMM, completed the MRE, and has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure related to the MRE contained in this news release. Mr. Wawruch is a senior geology and mineral resource consultant independent of Doubleview. Mr. Gilles Arseneau, PhD., P.Geo., of ARSENEAU Consulting Services Inc., provided an independent review of this MRE.
Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues.
Inferred Mineral Resources are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as Mineral Reserves.
The Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (2014), and CIM MRMR Best Practice Guidelines (2019).
The effective date of the MRE is February 4, 2026.
Metal contents have been calculated using the following metallurgical recovery factors: Cu = 85%, Au = 89%, Co = 78%, and Ag = 68%.
Economic assumptions used include US$4.80/lb Cu, US$20.00/lb Co, US$3,200/oz Au, US$46/oz Ag, and a 2% NSR royalty.
Mineral Resources are reported within optimized open pit constraints and 0.2% CuEq cut-off grade, based on a C$7.93/t milled processing cost and C$2.90/t milled general and administrative cost, with a mining cost of C$3.01/t plus incremental mining cost increasing by C$0.015/t for every bench below the reference level of 1,125 mRL.
CuEq calculations do not include scandium. The formula used to calculate CuEq is:
CuEq = [(((Ag × 46.0 × 0.68)/31.1035) + ((Au × 3200 × 0.89)/31.1035) + 0.0001 × (Co × 20.0 × 0.78 × 22.0462) + 0.0001 × (Cu × 4.8 × 22.0462 × 0.85))/(4.8 × 22.0462 × 0.85)], where all input variables are expressed in (ppm) and CuEq is expressed in percent (%).
Rounding may result in minor variations between individual values and totals; such differences are not considered material to the MRE.
Mineral Resource classification reflects the level of geological confidence and satisfies the uncertainty criteria appropriate for exploration and resource development. Additional drilling will be required to reduce uncertainty to the level expected for production planning.
The MRE reflects the geological interpretation, drill-hole spacing, and estimation parameters available at the time of modelling. Any additional drilling is expected to influence the current outcome by improving confidence in the estimates and refining the geometry of the mineralized domains.
The Mineral Resource results are presented in situ within the optimized pit. Mineralized material outside the pit has not been considered as a part of the current MRE tabulation. Calculations used metric units (metres, tonnes, g/t).
A total of 97 diamond drill holes, comprising 49,548 m of core, were incorporated into the Mineral Resource Estimate. All drilling data used in the MRE were subject to standard QA/QC validation prior to inclusion.
The block model is defined relative to a model origin at UTM Zone 9N 346,750 E / 6,453,000 N / 0 (NAD 83). Parent blocks measure 15 × 15 × 15 m, totalling 136 × 150 × 75 blocks across extents of 2,040 m (X), 2,250 m (Y), and 1,125 m (Z). All volumes and estimates are constrained by these discretization parameters.

Figure 1: Plan View at 715 m ASL of the Block Model Showing the Distribution of Equivalent Copper Grade Within the Optimized 120 Kilotonne per Day (kt/d) Pit Shell Outline (UTM Zone 9N [NAD 83])

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Figure 2: Cross-Section of East 348000 Looking West of the Block Model Showing the Distribution of Equivalent Copper Grade Within the Optimized 120 kt/d Pit Shell Outline (UTM Zone 9N [NAD 83])

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Figure 3: Plan View at 715 m ASL of the Block Model Showing the Distribution of Equivalent Copper Classification Within the 120 kt/d Optimized Pit Shell Outline (UTM Zone 9N [NAD 83])

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Figure 4: Cross-Section of East 348000 Looking West of the Block Model Showing the Distribution of Equivalent Copper Classification Within the 120 kt/d Optimized Pit Shell Outline (UTM Zone 9N [NAD 83])

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The Hat Deposit

The Hat Claims property consists of 16 mineral tenures covering 13,823.09 hectares north of the Golden Bear mine road in northwest B.C. For additional information please visit www.doubleview.ca.

Mineit Consulting Inc (Mineit) prepared the MRE in accordance with CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves on Mineral Resources and Reserves. A Technical Report in support of the MRE will be filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) within 45 days.

Tomasz Wawruch, FAusIMM, of Mineit, is the Qualified Person for the MRE, and has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure related to the MRE contained in this news release. Mr. Wawruch is a geology and mineral resource consultant independent of Doubleview. Gilles Arseneau, PhD., P.Geo of ARSENEAU Consulting Services Inc. provided an independent peer review of the MRE and did not identify any fatal flaws with the resource model prepared by Tomasz Wawruch.

With respect to the Hat Project metallurgical studies, EUR ING Andrew Carter, B.Sc., CEng., MIMMM QMR, MSAIMM SME, of Magister Metallurgy, is Doubleview’s Qualified Person, as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects; he has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this news release. Mr. Carter is independent of Doubleview.

About Doubleview Gold Corp.

Doubleview Gold Corp., a mineral resource exploration and development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), the OTCQB (OTCQB: DBLVF), the Berlin Stock Exchange [GER: A1W038], and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange [1D4]. Doubleview identifies, acquires, and finances precious and base metal exploration projects in North America, particularly in British Columbia. The Company increases shareholder value through the acquisition and exploration of quality gold, copper, cobalt, scandium, and silver properties—collectively critical minerals—and through the application of advanced, state-of-the-art exploration methods. Doubleview’s portfolio of strategic properties provides diversification and mitigates investment risk.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Farshad Shirvani, President & Chief Executive Officer

For further information please contact:

Doubleview Gold Corp
Vancouver, BC

Farshad Shirvani
President & CEO

Institutional Line: (604) 607-5470
T: (604) 678-9587
E: corporate@doubleview.ca

NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information.” In particular references to the Mineral Resource Estimate and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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February 26, 2026

Executive Agility & DealMaker Launch Strategic Collaboration to Power Digital Capital Raising for IPO Readiness
Executive Agility, a boutique consultancy specializing in IPO readiness, governance and multi-stakeholder project management for effective capital markets execution, today announced a strategic collaboration with DealMaker, a leading online capital-raising platform that powers online capital (ie: Regulation A) for emerging companies right through to IPO. The collaboration gives global growth and pre-IPO companies targeting listings on U.S. and Canadian stock exchanges – such as TSX, TSXV, CSE, U.S. national exchanges, SEC-registered offerings, and OTC markets – access to a self-directed, tech-enabled capital-raising channel that complements traditional investment banking and underwriting.

A Digital, Self-Directed Capital-Raising Path that Complements Investment Banks

Through this collaboration, Executive Agility will integrate DealMaker’s digital capital-raising infrastructure into its IPO readiness and governance services, enabling issuers to run online Regulation A, Regulation CF, and Regulation D campaigns while also working with investment banks and underwriters on traditional offerings. These exempt offerings can be sequenced before or alongside underwritten IPOs, uplists, or other SEC-registered transactions, allowing issuers to validate investor demand, build investor communities, and strengthen their capital structure ahead of a listing.

“IPO-bound and dual-listing companies want more control over their capital-raising journey while still leveraging the strengths of investment banks and underwriters,” said Deb Banning, CEO and Founder of Executive Agility. “By combining Executive Agility’s IPO readiness, governance benchmarking, and capital markets execution expertise with DealMaker’s digital capital-raising platform, we provide issuers with a coordinated, complementary set of tools to raise capital, de-risk execution and move faster toward listing on U.S. and Canadian exchanges.”

“Our mission is to give founders and executives a digital, compliant way to raise capital on their own terms, from early growth through IPO,” said Rebecca Kacaba, co-founder and CEO of DealMaker. “Working alongside Executive Agility’s IPO readiness and governance advisory services – and within a broader ecosystem of global exchanges – we help issuers utilize flexible, compliant offerings in a way that perfectly complements traditional investment banking, rather than competing with it.”

Executive Agility Facilitates Cross-Border Capital Markets Transactions

Executive Agility’s IPO and listing readiness services routinely assist issuers pursuing listings, uplistings, or dual / cross-listings on the CSE, NSX and other North American and international exchanges, within integrated U.S.-Canada-Australia capital markets strategies.

Executive Agility enables issuers to:
- Engage key capital markets participants to secure growth and pre-IPO funding for upcoming IPOs, RTOs, uplistings, and exchange transitions in the U.S. and Canada.
- Pursue dual listings, cross-listings, and uplistings on CSE, TSX / TSXV, U.S. exchanges, OTCQX / OTCQB, and NSXA
- Align governance, disclosure, and execution with SEC, Canadian, and other regulatory standards
- Coordinate governance benchmarking, disclosure readiness, and execution oversight to satisfy public-market requirements during capital raising
End-to-End IPO Readiness, Governance and Capital Markets Execution

Executive Agility operates as the execution and coordination layer between issuers, boards, underwriters, legal counsel, auditors, regulators, and other advisors, ensuring companies are not only technically eligible to list, but genuinely ready to operate as public companies. The firm’s services include IPO and listing readiness assessments, governance benchmarking, disclosure and continuous reporting frameworks, multi-party stakeholder coordination, and leadership deployment to stabilize organizations during change and transactions.

By adding DealMaker as a preferred digital raising platform within its curated Professional Network, Executive Agility now offers IPO readiness and capital-raising clients:
- A flexible, tech-driven capital-raising channel (Reg A, Reg CF, Reg D) that can be used pre-IPO, between rounds, and post-listing alongside underwritten offerings.
- Faster, more predictable IPO and listing timelines through structured project management, governance remediation, and integrated capital markets execution across U.S., Canadian, and cross-border markets.
- A coordinated, white-glove approach that reduces transaction and execution risk and improves the quality of filings and investor communications across the IPO and listing lifecycle.
About Executive Agility

Executive Agility serves as the strategic quarterback for the IPO and listing process, providing global growth companies with a rapid, coordinated and cost-effective path to market success. The firm specializes in IPO readiness, governance transformation and executive deployment for issuers targeting the TSX, TSXV, CSE, U.S. national exchanges and OTC markets.

As the essential execution layer between issuers, boards, underwriters, legal counsel and regulators, Executive Agility ensures organizations are not only technically eligible to list but genuinely prepared to operate as sophisticated public companies. By integrating a turnkey professional network with modern digital capital-raising tools, we reduce transaction risk, accelerate timelines and reduce costs. Executive Agility empowers growth-stage companies to navigate the complexities of U.S., Canadian and cross-border capital markets with speed, institutional-grade discipline and confidence.

About DealMaker

Headquartered in New York City, DealMaker is the future of capital raising. With more than $2.4 billion raised, DealMaker’s platform enables companies to own their end-to-end capital raising lifecycle—from investor acquisition and conversion to compliance, payments, and engagement. Its white-label approach allows companies to retain ownership of their data and investor relationships while building lasting investor communities around their brands. For more information, visit dealmaker.tech.

Media Contact – Executive Agility
Deb Banning
Chief Executive Officer
info@executive-agility.com

Media Contact – DealMaker
Chris DeLuca
press@dealmaker.tech

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February 26, 2026
analytica Hanoi 2026 Makes Its Debut, Bringing the Global Science and Laboratory Platform to Northern Vietnam

– Exhibition space fully secured prior to the show, reflecting strong exhibitor confidence in Northern Vietnam’s laboratory and scientific markets
– Over 150 international and local exhibitors & brands confirmed from USA, Germany, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Switzerland, France, India, Vietnam and China & more
– Expanded Live Lab, following its debut in Ho Chi Minh 2025, now making its first appearance in Hanoi

analytica Hanoi 2026, the regional edition of the globally recognised analytica brand, will take place from 22–24 April 2026 at the International Centre of Exhibition (I.C.E), Hanoi. Tailored to the needs of Northern Vietnam’s science and laboratory community, the exhibition space is fully secured ahead of opening, reflecting strong market demand and the growing importance of Vietnam as a laboratory and innovation hub.

“Northern Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a hub for laboratory innovation. With analytica Hanoi 2026, we are bringing the Live Lab to Hanoi for the first time, following its successful debut in Ho Chi Minh 2025. This demonstrates our commitment to connecting international solution providers with the region’s growing scientific and industrial community,” said Michael Wilton, CEO and Managing Director, Messe Muenchen International Asia Pte, Ltd.

Broad International Participation Reflects Market Relevance

analytica Hanoi 2026 will feature over 150 exhibitors and brands from key laboratory and technology markets including USA, Germany, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Switzerland, France, India, Vietnam, Latvia, China etc. highlighting its strong global reach. This edition builds on the success of previous analytica Vietnam shows, offering a dedicated platform for technology exchange, business networking and market access tailored to Northern Vietnam.

The exhibition will showcase laboratory instruments, analytical systems, biotechnology and diagnostics solutions, quality assurance technologies, and sustainable laboratory operations, meeting the evolving needs of the region’s laboratory and research sectors.

Live Lab Makes Its Northern Debut

Following its successful debut at analytica Vietnam Ho Chi Minh 2025, the Live Lab is coming to Hanoi for the first time in 2026. This interactive zone allows exhibitors to present hands-on demonstrations of laboratory technologies and real-world applications, enabling visitors to directly experience workflows, assess performance, and explore practical solutions.

By bringing this pioneering format to Northern Vietnam, analytica Hanoi 2026 provides a first-of-its-kind experiential platform in Hanoi, offering laboratory professionals, researchers, and industrial users a unique opportunity to engage with both international and local technology providers in a practical, applied setting.

Northern Vietnam Strengthens Its Role as a Growth Market

Northern Vietnam is a key driver of Vietnam’s science and technology-led industrial upgrading, with strong investment across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, electronics, food safety, environmental monitoring, and advanced manufacturing. These sectors underpin national priorities on innovation, quality infrastructure, and sustainable growth, increasing demand for advanced laboratory technologies and digitalised operations.

Building on this momentum, analytica Hanoi 2026 supports national science & technology objectives as a platform for knowledge exchange, standards alignment, and technology adoption.

The event features a two-stage programme. The Academic Conference, jointly organised by Messe München, the Vietnam Analytical Sciences Society (VASS), VNU University of Science (HUS) – Vietnam National University, and VNEES, contributes to knowledge advancement and talent development in priority fields including green and environmental chemistry, food safety and quality control, semiconductor manufacturing, and molecular biology applications in biopharma and pharmacogenomics. The Technical Forum reinforces quality infrastructure and regulatory readiness, addressing ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, the laboratory outlook for 2026–2030, and applied seminars, complemented by exhibitor technology sessions.

A Trusted Platform for Business and Knowledge

The full occupancy of exhibition space underscores analytica Hanoi’s role as a reliable platform linking global technology providers with Northern Vietnam’s laboratory and research community. Confirmed exhibitors include WESTINGAREA, WIGGENS, GL SCIENCES, BCE, CHC LAB, DAIHAN SCIENTIFIC, ANTON PAAR, KIMTECO, LECO VIETNAM, GLASS TAO, FOSS VIETNAM, HTI SCIENTIFIC, MERCK VIETNAM, UNITEK and many more.

Supporting programmes such as live demonstrations, hosted buyer engagements, and structured business matching further enhance opportunities for business development and collaboration.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

analytica Hanoi 2026 is expected to attract laboratory professionals, researchers, manufacturers, distributors, and institutional representatives from across Vietnam and the region.

Visitor registration is now open:
https://registration.analyticavietnam.com.vn/en/reg/analytica-vietnam

For more information, please visit www.analyticavietnam.comor contact analytica Vietnam via email analyticavietnam@mmiasia.com.sg

About analytica Hanoi 2026

analytica Hanoi is the official regional spinoff of analytica Vietnam, strategically developed to meet the rising demand for laboratory and analytical solutions in northern Vietnam. As the region experiences accelerated growth in research, healthcare, and industrial sectors, analytica Hanoi 2026 offers a focused platform for companies aiming to tap into this dynamic and fast-emerging market. The upcoming exhibition is set to take place from April 22 to 24, 2026 at the International Centre of Exhibition (I.C.E), 91 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi, Vietnam.

About analytica Vietnam 2027

analytica Vietnam is the premier trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, and biotechnology in Southeast Asia. Organized by Messe München, the event brings together industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to showcase the latest technologies, exchange knowledge, and foster business collaborations. analytica Vietnam features an exhibition, conference, pre-event laboratory tours, buyer-seller programs, and networking opportunities, providing a comprehensive platform for the laboratory and biotechnology industries in the region. The upcoming edition is set to take place from March 31 to April 2, 2027 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. More details can be found here.

About analytica worldwide

For over five decades, analytica has been the leading international trade fair series for laboratory technology, analysis, and biotechnology. Organized by Messe München, the series includes analytica in Munich, analytica China, analytica Anacon India, analytica USA, analytica Vietnam, and now, analytica Hanoi. Additional information about these exhibitions and their programs of events is available at www.analytica.de.

About MMI Asia Pte Ltd

Established in 1992, MMI Asia is the wholly owned subsidiary and the regional headquarters of Messe München GMBH (MMG) and is one of the world largest and leading exhibition organizers. MMI Asia’s portfolio of events include editions of world-leading trade fairs from Munich – transport logistic & air cargo, analytica, ceramitec; as well as industry-specific events such as Glasstech and Fenestration Asia, Asia Climate Forum, and Singapore International Water Week. MMI Asia also provides consultancy in professional trade fair and conference management to government bodies, international trade and promotion organizations, and trade associations. For more information, please visit www.mmiasia.com.

About Messe München

As one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers, Messe München presents the world of tomorrow at its about 90 trade fairs worldwide. These include twe lve of the world’s leading trade fairs such as bauma, BAU, IFAT, electronica, and ISPO. Messe München’s portfolio comprises trade fairs for capital and consumer goods, as well as for new technologies. Together with its subsidiaries, it organizes trade fairs in China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the U.S. With a network of more than 15 affiliated companies and almost 70 representations worldwide, Messe München is active in more than 130 countries. The more than 150 events held annually attract around 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors in Germany and abroad.

Exhibition Contact:

MMI Asia Pte. Ltd.
Siegli L. Bacudio
Project Manager
siegli@mmiasia.com.sg

Press Contact:

MMI Asia Pte. Ltd.
Shae Nguyen
Marketing Executive
shae@analyticavietnam-exhibitions.com

February 25, 2026
HKTDC welcomes the 2026-27 Budget

– Supporting businesses to capture 15th Five-Year Plan go global opportunities and embrace I&T advancement

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the 2026–27 Budget delivered this morning by the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Paul Chan. The Budget reflects the HKSAR Government’s determination and proactive approach to growing the economy, driving development and improving people’s livelihoods. It focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s status as an international centre for financial, trade, shipping and I&T, while accelerating new industrialisation and digital transformation.

The Budget also supports enterprises in integrating into the country’s overall development and seizing opportunities under the 15th Five-Year Plan. This includes continuously improving the business environment, promoting artificial intelligence and green sustainable development, as well as implementing various measures to consolidate Hong Kong’s unique advantages in connecting the Chinese Mainland and the world.

Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: “The HKTDC welcomes the forward-looking measures in the Budget, including the announcement of the city’s first five-year plan and injecting HK$200 million into the BUD Fund. These initiatives demonstrate the HKSAR Government’s commitment to supporting Hong Kong SMEs and facilitating economic transformation and high-quality development. We will actively align with the Government’s policy direction, implement the national 15th Five-Year Plan, and support Hong Kong in consolidating and enhancing its position as an international financial, shipping and trading centre, while establishing the city as an international hub for I&T and high calibre talents.We will also extend our global business network, further deepen our ties with the ASEAN and Middle Eastern markets and explore more emerging markets. These efforts will further enhance Hong Kong’s pivotal role in the Belt and Road Initiative.”

Prof Ma added: “As a superconnector and super value-adder, Hong Kong enjoys the unique edge of linking the mainland and global markets. We successfully bring in international capital, technology, talents and advanced management expertise, helping mainland and local enterprises upgrade and innovate, while supporting mainland companies to go global via Hong Kong’s professional services platform.

“As a core member of the GoGlobal Task Force, the HKTDC will further leverage its network of 51 offices worldwide to help businesses explore global markets, diversify risks and achieve growth. We will continue to provide value-added services to Hong Kong enterprises, especially SMEs, empowering them to capitalise on e-commerce opportunities, drive their digital transformation and enhance their competitiveness.”

Comprehensive Go-Global Support Services
The HKTDC will strengthen its diverse business platforms, including international exhibitions, conferences, business matching, market intelligence and e-commerce support, offering one-stop comprehensive go global assistance, covering brand promotion, supply chain management, professional services matching and risk management.

The HKTDC will roll out more concrete measures and support programmes to help Hong Kong and mainland enterprises capitalise on national development strategies and global market opportunities and expand their international business in a sustainable manner.

Strengthening I&T ecosystem to help enterprises capture opportunities
The Budget introduced a range of measures to promote Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T hub. The HKTDC will continue to actively support the HKSAR Government by integrating I&T elements into its exhibitions, conferences and events. These platforms will help promote Hong Kong’s I&T strengths and ecosystem advantages to mainland and overseas markets, foster cross-industry and cross-regional collaboration and incorporate IP elements to enhance overall competitiveness and effectively protect innovation outcomes.

As the flagship event of the Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week) jointly organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, InnoEX will once again take place in April to showcase cutting-edge technologies and global innovations, as well as accelerate technology commercialisation and achieve sustainable growth.

The HKTDC will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantages as a global business hub, using its flagship events, efficient business matching and professional service connections to support businesses expand internationally.

The Budget also notes that the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year. The HKTDC will work closely with the HKSAR Government to further strengthen AFF’s focus on finance empowering business (Finance +), by leveraging on the Global Business Summit, to enable the financial sector to better serve the real economy and industries with a competitive edge.

Media enquiries
HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:

Agnes Wat Tel: (852) 2584 4554 Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org

Sam Ho Tel: (852) 2584 4569 Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org

About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.

February 25, 2026
Shoucheng Holdings (00697.HK) Sees Long-Term International Capital Rotation as Robotics Portfolio Enters Harvest Phase

Shoucheng Holdings Ltd. (HKG: 0697) drew market attention on Tuesday after its share price experienced volatility alongside certain shareholding adjustments, prompting discussion among investors. A review of the company’s recent disclosures, publicly available trading data and evolving market structure suggests the movement largely reflects short-term capital repositioning rather than any change in fundamentals.

Market participants indicated that during the recent market pullback, several international long-only investors executed strategic allocations through block trades and negotiated transactions, facilitating an orderly transition in the company’s shareholder base. Observers said the shift — characterized by a rotation from short-term trading positions to longer-duration institutional capital — could help smooth liquidity fluctuations while enhancing the stability and quality of the shareholder structure.

From a capital-markets perspective, the entry of long-term funds typically signals recognition of a company’s medium- to long-term growth trajectory and value realization capacity. Such positioning is widely viewed as laying a firmer foundation for future valuation normalization.

Historically, shareholder base optimization and rebalancing often coincide with the stage at which a company’s strategic transformation begins to translate into tangible results. The latest restructuring underscores a more proactive stance by international capital in participating in Shoucheng’s growth story, endorsing its strategic shift from a traditional asset-management platform to a builder of hard-technology industrial ecosystems. The resonance between capital flows and industrial logic is expected to reinforce market confidence in the company’s long-term value proposition.

Foreign institutional buying during periods of market weakness reflects confidence in what analysts describe as a structural transformation of Shoucheng’s fundamentals. The company has transitioned from a conventional asset-management model into what it terms an “industrial ecosystem builder.” Through a differentiated “capital + scenario + operations” framework, Shoucheng has established a closed-loop ecosystem, particularly in the robotics sector, where its forward-looking investments have positioned it as a bellwether for hard-technology exposure in Hong Kong equities.

The year 2026 is widely regarded by the market as a pivotal window for the accelerated commercialization of embodied artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics. Shoucheng’s systematic early-stage positioning across the robotics value chain is now entering a concentrated realization phase, with portfolio returns demonstrating notable strength.

Core projects have generated substantial premiums. Early and concentrated investments in leading companies such as Zibianliang Technology and Unitree Robotics have delivered significant mark-to-market gains. As high-profile holdings including Unitree advance toward initial public offerings, Shoucheng’s equity stakes are poised to transition from unrealized book gains to realized returns and dividend contributions, providing tangible earnings accretion at the listed-company level.

Further attention has focused on the high-profile appearance of robotics firms including Unitree Robotics, Galaxy General Robotics and Songyan Dynamics at the 2026 Lunar New Year Gala broadcast by China Central Television, the Year of the Horse edition. Their demonstrations showcased breakthroughs in embodied intelligence, complex motion control and human-machine interaction. The visibility not only strengthened public awareness but also signaled that large-scale commercial deployment may be imminent. As an important early-stage investor in these enterprises, Shoucheng stands to benefit indirectly from both heightened sector visibility and an accelerated commercialization cycle, potentially catalyzing valuation re-rating.

Analysts said Tuesday’s trading activity is likely to result in a more diversified shareholder mix. The participation of long-duration international capital may enhance the stock’s global liquidity profile and governance transparency expectations, while also broadening the company’s access to cross-border industrial and strategic resources to support future expansion.

Market experience suggests that when a company’s fundamentals enter an upward cycle and structural uncertainties gradually dissipate, shareholder optimization can serve as a catalyst for valuation recovery. According to analysts, the latest rotation in holdings represents a strategic rebalancing of the capital structure, easing short-term supply pressure as the company approaches a value-realization phase.

Taken together, Shoucheng appears to be navigating a convergence of three inflection points. First is an industrial inflection, as embodied AI and robotics commercialization accelerate. Second is a capital inflection, with investment projects entering a concentrated realization period. Third is a structural inflection, marked by the entry of long-term international capital and the optimization of the shareholder base.

Amid the alignment of global capital endorsement and industrial value dividends, the company’s valuation framework is shifting from that of a traditional asset manager toward that of a hard-technology industrial platform. As industrial deployment advances and investment returns crystallize, market recognition of Shoucheng’s role as an infrastructure builder for the intelligent era may deepen, suggesting that the process of long-term value redefinition has entered a substantive phase.

February 25, 2026

Hong Kong Tech Delegation Heading for Market Expansion at Mobile World Congress 2026

– Debut at startup-centric zone 4YFN, Dual-presence at World Class Tech Exhibitions in Spain

Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in collaboration with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), will lead a delegation of 21 Hong Kong tech companies and institutions to showcase at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026—the world’s premier connectivity event, and debut at 4 Years From Now (4YFN) 2026—a global stage for start-ups, taking place concurrently 2-5 March in Barcelona, Spain.

Building on the momentum from MWC 2025 — the Delegation will be featuring solutions beyond the Connectivity category, covering focus areas across Devices and Systems, Digital Transformation and support from Ecosystem Partners. The Pavilion duet ought to give a more comprehensive picture of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) capabilities in engaging global telecom leaders, enterprise decision-makers, industry partners, and investors, bridging cutting-edge research and development (R&D) into real-world applications and propelling Hong Kong’s I&T sector onto the international stage.

Iris Wong, Director, Merchandise Trade and Innovation / Director, External Relations, HKTDC, said, “The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion is an ideal platform for Hong Kong tech enterprises to present their latest R&D achievements at major international tech gatherings, support their journey to explore overseas markets, while highlighting Hong Kong’s strengths as an international innovation and technology hub.”

Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development, HKSTP said, “MWC is a global bellwether for communications technology and tech companies at any stage, to connect with the industry and investors, to have a solid ground that validate solutions, catalyse pilot projects, accelerate commercialisation, and scale internationally.”

A series of dialogues and exchanges, spanning from networking reception and themed talks to pitching sessions, will take place throughout the events at the Pavilion to facilitate partnerships and investment opportunities for innovative solutions that are market-ready with high potential for market expansion, in particular, Asmote and Cresento under “Connectivity” make stellar examples of the notion:

5G & 6G for Communication, Sensing, and AI computing – Shannon & Turing, (Asmote), located at MWC, specialises in mmWave technology for Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) technology—drone communications and control—rising to the occasion as the city advances its low-altitude economy initiatives, while winning favors for its efficiency in managing industrial scenarios such as smart ports and dark factories. The company previously secured the world’s first 26GHz mmWave 5G commercial communications project, demonstrating its leadership in industrial-grade applications.
Smart Performance Insights for Sport – Cresento, located at 4YFN, focused on developing an AI-powered shin guard to deliver real-time insights—performance analytics, team leaderboards, and more—with a design that incorporates into gears that athletes already wear and creates minimal friction for, in particular, football players to adapt, will be moving from prototypes to pilot collaborations with European football clubs, academies and sport tech platforms and distributors.

HKTDC continues to join hands with HKSTP to support Hong Kong tech enterprises to “go global” by jointly organising the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion to build bridges linking tech companies with the world. This expedites the industry’s progress in internationalisation to meet the growing demand for I&T globally. This will attract talents, facilitate forward-looking investments and explore opportunities globally, realising the mission of entrepreneurs to reach out to the world and further consolidate Hong Kong’s position as an international I&T hub.

Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC) & 4 Years From Now (4YFN)
Date: 2-5 March 2026
Venue: Fira Gran Via, Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

Hong Kong Tech Pavilion:
MWC – Booth 6E44 at Hall 6
4YFN – Booth 8.1B31 at Hall 8.1

Please visit https://bit.ly/MWC2026HKTech for more information on Hong Kong Tech Pavilion and the exhibitors.

Appendix: Full list of 21 tech entities showcasing at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion during MWC and 4YFN 2026 (in alphabetical order)

About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.

About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 12 unicorns, more than 16,000 research professionals and around 2,600 technology companies from 24 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.

Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined.

Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.

Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.

Media Contact:
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation	Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Angela Lau Tel: +852 6535 7611 Email: angela.lau@hkstp.org	Winnie Kan Tel: +852 2584 4055 Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.org

February 24, 2026

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. Engages AJO Capital Inc. for Marketing and Investor Awareness Services
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an advertising services agreement (the “Agreement”) dated February 19, 2026 with AJO Capital Inc. (“AJO”), whereby AJO will provide marketing and investor awareness services to raise public awareness of GMG, including without limitation, original news articles, podcast and interview content creation, newspaper, television, radio and industry network distribution, as well as social media support (the “Services”). GMG has agreed to a monthly payment of US$26,500 for the provision by AJO of the Services. The Agreement commenced on February 19, 2026 and has an initial term of four (4) months unless earlier terminated. The Agreement may be renewed upon mutual written agreement at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the initial term, subject to any modifications to compensation and payment terms as the parties may agree.

AJO is a private company based in New York, United States dedicated to providing financial information and media and communication services. The Company will not issue any securities of the Company to AJO as compensation. To the Company’s knowledge, AJO and its directors and officers are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right to acquire such an interest.

About GMG:

GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, ‘tuneable’ and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.

The Company’s present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC-R”) coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.

In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries (“G+AI Batteries”). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.

GMG’s 4 critical business objectives are:
1. Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processes
2. Build Revenue from Energy Savings Products
3. Develop Next-Generation Battery
4. Develop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution Capability
For further information, please contact:
- Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223
- Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041
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.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “intends”, “expects” or “anticipates”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “would” or will “potentially” or “likely” occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”, are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, services to be provided by AJO, term and termination of the Agreement and compensation payable to AJO pursuant to the Agreement.

Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, assumptions regarding the services to be provided by AJO, covenants by AJO under the Agreement, length of the term of the Agreement, termination of the Agreement and compensation payable to AJO pursuant to the Agreement, that the Company will not issue any future securities to AJO as compensation under the Agreement, that AJO acts at arm’s length to the Company and none of AJO, its directors nor officers have any direct or indirect interest in the Company and its securities nor do they have any right to acquire such interests. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation, failure by AJO to render services in accordance with the Agreement, breach of the Agreement by either parties, early termination of the Agreement and the risk factors set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/285033
February 24, 2026
GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark Merlin

Uncrewed Fighter Jet Takes Inspiration From Nimble Predator

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is giving its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft a new name: YFQ-42A Dark Merlin.

Dark merlins, deadly falcons known for their black feathers and devouring of other falcons as prey, often collaborate in groups for maximum effect against their targets. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology describes the merlin as a “small, fierce falcon that uses surprise attacks” to bring down its prey in flight. The dark merlin is native to the Pacific Northwest of the United States, often migrating into southern California, where bird spotters routinely report seeing them near the YFQ-42A’s manufacturing home in San Diego.

The 1962 book “Profiles of the Future” imagined global technological marvels yet to change the world, offering that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” It’s no coincidence that the Dark Merlin name also reflects the wizardry of Merlin from Arthurian legend, paying homage to the somewhat supernatural new era of semi-autonomous air combat.

“Dark merlins are hunting machines, built for speed and aerodynamics,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “They harass other falcons for fun, and they eat what they kill. The name sums up our new uncrewed fighter perfectly.”

The U.S. Air Force official prefix “Y” denotes that the initial few aircraft are early, production-representative test models, while “F” denotes fighter and “Q” denotes uncrewed aircraft. When aircraft enter production, they drop the “Y” – for example, the YF-16 became the F-16 with the nickname “Fighting Falcon” – and GA-ASI expects its new CCA to become the FQ-42A with the nickname “Dark Merlin.”

The Dark Merlin has been stacking up milestones and achievements since GA-ASI was selected by the U.S. Air Force in April 2024 to build production-representative flight test articles for the CCA program. In August 2025, YFQ-42A delivered the U.S. Air Force its first successful CCA flight and followed that this month with the service’s first CCA flight using mission autonomy software. Between those milestones, GA-ASI has built and flown multiple Dark Merlins, conducting push-button autonomous takeoffs and landings and other accomplishments as the test program continues.

YFQ-42A Dark Merlin is a purpose-built CCA platform developed as part of GA-ASI’s ongoing investment in next-generation autonomous combat aircraft. The aircraft’s modular design enables rapid integration of mission systems. GA-ASI’s autonomy architecture, demonstrated through multiple live flight tests, provides the foundation for human-machine teaming in complex combat scenarios.

GA-ASI has been building and flying uncrewed jets for nearly two decades, beginning with the company-funded, weaponized MQ-20 Avenger® in 2008. Ongoing company investment in Avenger continues to yield results, as the aircraft routinely serves as a CCA surrogate for advanced autonomy development and testing in both government programs and company-funded research and development. The company’s XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station jet, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, offers a cutting-edge model for autonomous collaborative platforms with advanced airborne sensing and served as a flying prototype for YFQ-42A Dark Merlin.

About GA-ASI
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world’s foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.

For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.

Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.

GA-ASI Media Relations
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com
(858) 524-8101

SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

February 23, 2026

Agnes Wat	Tel: (852) 2584 4554	Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org
Sam Ho	Tel: (852) 2584 4569	Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org