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Cathedra Bitcoin Announces Leadership Transition

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Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – July 11, 2025) – (Block Height: 904,987) – Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. (TSXV: CBIT) (OTCQB: CBTTF) (the ” Company ” or ” Cathedra “), a bitcoin company that develops and operates digital infrastructure assets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Block as Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Block will also be joining as a member and chairman of the Board of Directors (the ” Board “). Concurrently, former Chief Executive Officer, AJ Scalia, and former President and Chief Operating Officer, Drew Armstrong, have resigned from their roles as officers and members of the Board, effective July 10, 2025, and each of them will remain engaged with the Company in an advisory capacity during a transitionary period.

Mr. Block will report directly to the Board and is responsible for the management and operation of the Company. The Board has considered Mr. Block’s skills and experience and is confident that the leadership change will enable the Company to pursue its strategic objectives with new guidance and vision.

Most recently, Mr. Block served as Chief Financial Officer of US Bitcoin Corp., where he led its landmark merger with Hut 8 Corp, the largest bitcoin mining merger transaction at the time. Previously, Mr. Block led a $750 million spin-off of Celsius Network LLC’s bitcoin mining subsidiary in connection with its bankruptcy proceedings, which became Ionic Digital Inc. Mr. Block has extensive experience in both private and public capital markets and operating in the data center and bitcoin mining arena. Mr. Block also served as Chief Executive Officer of Collegewise, one of the largest college admissions companies in the United States. Mr. Block also served in a number of roles at Credit Suisse, including as a Vice President on the Institutional Fixed Income Sales team, where he specialized in interest rate derivatives and hedging transactions.

“I’m excited to join Cathedra as CEO and a member of the Board at this important inflection point for the Company,” said Block. “I have great respect for the foundation that’s been built, and I am energized by the opportunity to lead the Company into its next chapter. With the Board’s partnership, I intend to drive a clear strategic vision focused on operational excellence, disciplined growth, and unlocking long-term value in this dynamic and rapidly evolving sector.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Joel as our new CEO,” said outgoing chairman of the Board, Gavin Qu. “He brings a rare combination of strategic vision, technical depth, and a strong ability to execute. Joel has consistently scaled businesses with focus and speed, even in volatile markets-making him the right leader for this next chapter. The Board has full confidence in Joel’s leadership. We’re also grateful to AJ and Drew for their meaningful contributions in shaping Cathedra to this point-their vision, persistence, and commitment laid the groundwork for the Company’s future success.”

“I am proud of the progress Cathedra has made during Drew’s and my tenure, as the Company has grown into a vertically integrated developer and operator of bitcoin mining data centers across the U.S.,” remarked Mr. Scalia. “We are excited about the future direction of the Company and are confident Cathedra will continue to prosper under Joel’s leadership.”

About Cathedra Bitcoin Inc.

Cathedra develops and operates digital infrastructure assets across North America. The Company hosts bitcoin mining clients across its portfolio of three data centers (30 megawatts total) in Tennessee and Kentucky and recently developed and sold a 60-megawatt data center in North Dakota, a joint venture in which Cathedra held a minority interest, closing of which is anticipated to occur in 2025. Cathedra also operates a fleet of proprietary bitcoin mining machines at its own and third-party data centers, producing approximately 400 PH/s of hash rate. Cathedra is headquartered in Vancouver and its subordinate voting shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “CBIT” and in the OTC market under the symbol “CBTTF”.

For more information about Cathedra, visit cathedra or follow Company news on X at @CathedraBitcoin or on Telegram at @CathedraBitcoin.

For media and investor relations enquiries, please contact:

Joel Block
Chief Executive Officer
+1 (604) 259-0607

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws that are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. The information in this release about future plans and objectives of the Company, including statements about the changes in the management of the Company, the timing of such changes, and the expected timing for the Company’s divestiture of its North Dakota mining center are forward-looking information. Forward-looking information contained in this news release includes but is not limited to the goal of maximizing its per-share bitcoin holdings. Any statements that involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time it was made. The Company has also assumed that no significant events occur outside of its normal course of business.

Additionally, these forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Cathedra and general market conditions. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead reflect Cathedra’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although Cathedra believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements are the following: changes in the Company’s relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws and regulations both locally and in foreign jurisdictions; compliance with extensive government regulation and the costs associated with compliance; unanticipated costs; changes in market conditions impacting the average revenue per MWh; the risks and uncertainties associated with foreign markets; the construction and operation of new facilities may not occur as currently planned, or at all; expansion of existing facilities may not materialize as currently anticipated, or at all; new miners may not perform up to expectations; revenue may not increase as currently anticipated, or at all; the ongoing ability to successfully mine Bitcoin is not assured; failure of the equipment upgrades to be installed and operated as planned; the availability of additional power may not occur as currently planned, or at all; risks associated with the completion of the sale of the Company’s minority interest in the 60-megawatt data center in North Dakota, including the inability to close such sale on contemplated terms, or at all; and the power purchase agreements and economics thereof may not be as advantageous as expected. Additionally, the forward-looking statements contained herein may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Cathedra and general market conditions. For further information concerning these risks and uncertainties and other risks and uncertainties, please see the Company’s filings under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile on , including but not limited to the Company’s management information circular dated June 18, 2024 and the Company’s most recent interim and annual management discussion and analysis. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material, including factors that are currently unknown to or deemed immaterial by the Company. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information other than as required by law.

Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Neither the 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.



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CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 11




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EG Group appoints Mark Segal as Group CFO

Segal replaces Russell Colaco, who left his post as CFO to become EG Group’s CEO in April.

Leading international operator EG Group has appointed Mark Segal as Group Chief Financial Officer. Mark is a seasoned executive with some 35 years of global financial and operational experience in leading public and private companies in North America. Reporting to CEO Russ Colaco, Mark will be based in the United States, the Group’s largest market by revenue.

Segal replaces Russell Colaco, who left his post as CFO to become EG Group’s CEO in April. Segal will report to Colaco and will be based in the U.S., the U.K.-based company’s largest market by revenue.

Segal joins from Spin Master Corp, a Toronto Stock Exchange listed leading global children’s entertainment business operating in over 100 countries. He also operated as the primary interface with equity and debt capital markets around strategy and business results.

“We have clear plans in place for growing the EG business and I look forward to working with Mark to deliver on them.” Russ Colaco, CEO of EG Group.

EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.

Almonty Industries goes NASDAQ: In the fast lane with one of the world’s most critical metals

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Almonty Industries (ASX:AII) (WKN: A414Q8; ISIN: CA0203987072) is in the final stages of its debut on the NASDAQ. To this end, the number of shares has been visually reduced so that the share price complies with the stricter regulations of the well-known American technology stock exchange. This marks the beginning of a new era for the raw materials company. In an environment of daily political upheaval, a wealth of business opportunities will open up in the coming months. CEO Lewis Black will continue the success of recent years with an increased stock market presence and will also welcome the new US shareholders to the ownership circle. The highlight: US companies are often valued at a multiple of other stock markets, especially in the armaments and defense sector. The excitement is mounting!

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Tungsten is one of the essential metals in modern defense technology. Whether in armor, guided missiles, special alloys, or armor-piercing ammunition, no other metal combines hardness, heat resistance, and density as comparably. In times of growing global uncertainty, access to tungsten is not only of economic interest but also of utmost importance for security policy. This is precisely where Almonty positions itself as a reliable partner to Western industry, with mines in South Korea, Portugal, and soon also in Spain.

Finally, the EU is responding

With the planned “Critical Raw Materials Act” (CRMA), Brussels aims to simplify approval procedures and reduce dependencies. The EU is responding to growing dependence on raw materials with a comprehensive package of measures. The goal is to produce at least 10% of critical raw materials domestically by 2030, process 40% within the EU, and recycle 25%. Approval procedures for strategic projects are also to be significantly accelerated. In addition, the EU is funding 47 key projects in 13 member states and 13 international projects. Plans are in place to build up strategic reserves of rare earths and magnets, for example. Companies will be required to regularly analyze their supply chain risks. New alliances, such as the Critical Chemical Alliance, are also intended to prevent chemical bottlenecks. A central platform will also be used to coordinate the procurement of raw materials. Almonty could clearly benefit from this, not least because of its European footprint.

A lever in the global political struggle for security of supply

CEO Lewis Black is convinced that his company is in the right place at the right time. Almonty is not only a mining operator, but is increasingly becoming a strategic lever for securing Western interests. Analysts expect revenues of over CAD 300 million and profits of more than CAD 200 million from 2027 onwards, with price estimates for the underlying raw material remaining conservative. The historic Panasqueira mine in Portugal is already supplying consistently high-purity concentrate, and Sangdong is about to go into production. With a lifespan of over 90 years and purchase agreements in the American defense sector, this is a strategic jackpot for shareholders accustomed to high returns.

Overview of details already published

The funds generated from the placement of approximately 10% of new shares will be used specifically for the next strategic step. The plan is to build a state-of-the-art tungsten oxide plant, which will further strengthen the Company’s position in the value chain. With its NASDAQ listing, Almonty (TSX:AII) is increasingly coming to the attention of international institutional investors, as liquidity for larger tickets is now also available. The Company will continue to be listed on the TSX and ASX under the ticker symbol “AII” and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. OTCQX trading will be discontinued following successful NASDAQ admission. Please note the new security identifier and ISIN. The number of shares reduced by the reverse split is 192.46 million (prior to the US offering), which sets the current market capitalization at approximately CAD 1.4 billion.

The planned issue volume and price range will be determined in line with market demand. A volume of up to USD 75 million is planned. Renowned investment houses, including Oppenheimer & Co., Cantor, D.A. Davidson, and Scotiabank, are accompanying the offering. Registration with the SEC is currently underway, and details will soon be available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR. The US stock exchange prospectus is also expected to be available in the next few days. Once approval has been granted, trading on the NASDAQ will commence under the new ticker symbol “ALM” – marking a new chapter for one of the most exciting commodity companies in the Western world.

The circle is complete

CEO Lewis Black commented on the current phase of intense excitement:We are delighted to announce our application for listing on the Nasdaq in conjunction with a public offering in the US, which will secure our position as a leading supplier of tungsten to the US and its allies. Given the increasing geopolitical tensions worldwide, we anticipate that demand and price prospects for tungsten will remain robust for some time to come. I look forward to continuing our operational execution in the coming months as we strive to create sustainable, long-term value for our fellow shareholders.”

Conclusion: The Almonty story exemplifies the new era of resource independence in the West. The Nasdaq IPO is a visible sign of this ambition, but the real potential lies in the strategic depth of the Company. In an increasingly conflict-ridden world, tungsten is becoming a metal of military importance. Those who invest in Almonty today are not only investing in a company, but also in geopolitical resilience with economic leverage.

The following video provides an in-depth look at what tungsten is all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCpnqmg-sQA.

The Almonty share price has risen sharply in recent days. Once the NASDAQ listing is complete, the current consolidation phase is expected to end quickly. Source: LSEG as of July 9, 2025

The environment for resuming historic tungsten production could not be better. Critical raw materials are a key focus for Western governments, and the issue is also high on the shopping list of investors worldwide. After a fivefold increase in the share price in just six months, it may take a little longer for the next doubling, given the increased market value.


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Obsidian Energy Announces Second Half 2025 Capital Program And Guidance

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  • Development capital expenditures of $110 to $120 million resulting in 28 net operated wells drilled

  • Infrastructure projects are underway in Open Creek and Nampa fields allowing for future growth

  • Intend to initiate ~$10 million Canadian Exchange Offer to Acquire Obsidian Energy Common Shares for Common Shares of InPlay Oil Corp.

Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – July 10, 2025) – OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. (TSX: OBE) (NYSE American: OBE) (” Obsidian Energy “, the ” Company “, ” we “, ” us ” or ” our “) is pleased to announce our second half 2025 capital plan and financial guidance that builds on the success of our first half 2025 program at Peace River and resumes drilling at Willesden Green.

“With the disposition of our Pembina asset during the second quarter, coupled with the recent tariff and OPEC+ induced commodity price volatility, we have adapted our approach to 2025 accordingly,” commented Stephen Loukas, Obsidian Energy’s President and CEO. “Post-disposition, due to our enhanced liquidity position as well as the continued discount that our shares trade to intrinsic-value, we have opted to moderate our near-term production growth via the reduction in capital expenditures and have chosen to drive growth in per-share metrics via incremental share buybacks. Moreover, during the second half we are extending infrastructure to our Open Creek field which will, upon completion, allow us to aggressively grow our Cardium and Belly River production volumes as market conditions improve. Furthermore, we plan on building an all-season road to our Nampa field that will bring ~200 barrels per day of currently shut-in oil back on production and enable pursuit of a full field development plan.”

Mr. Loukas continued, “Our disciplined level of spending will initially keep average production roughly flat to our post Pembina disposition of ~27,700 boe/d while building to ~29,000 boe/d as we exit 2025, with the option to further grow production during the first quarter of 2026 should market conditions prove conducive. Our second half program in Peace River is centred on key development fields in Harmon Valley South (” HVS “) and Dawson, following up on recent success in these areas. Initial drilling operations began in mid-June at HVS targeting the Bluesky. At Dawson we are furthering development in the heart of the field, where results in the Clearwater continue to exceed expectations. The second half of the year will also see us return to development at Willesden Green as we target the proven Cardium formation and continue to delineate the emerging Belly River play at both our Crimson and Open Creek fields. Lastly, regarding our ~33 percent share holding in InPlay Oil Corp. (” InPlay “), despite being subject to restrictions on the sale of our InPlay shares to third parties until October 7, 2025, we have had several third parties express interest in this position. We believe our significant InPlay position can ultimately be monetized at a premium to current trading levels, however, given that as part of our disposition transaction to InPlay we took back a slightly larger equity stake than we had originally contemplated due to market conditions, we intend to monetize ~10 percent of our InPlay share holdings, representing ~3.3 percent of InPlay’s total current shares outstanding through an exchange offer to Obsidian Energy shareholders located in the provinces and territories of Canada for common shares of InPlay later this month. This exchange offer provides a mechanism for the Company to buy back shares while allowing us to marginally reduce our InPlay holdings and providing additional optionality as we work through the further monetization of our position.”

SECOND HALF 2025 GUIDANCE

The Company plans between $110 and $120 million in capital expenditures plus an additional $13 to $15 million in decommissioning expenditures in the second half of 2025. Capital expenditures in the second half of 2025 are expected to be $62 million for Peace River and $52 million for Willesden Green. Included in our second half capital expenditures is approximately $8 million of waterflood capital and $10 million to pre-purchase production tanks at a price discount for our first quarter 2026 Peace River program. At our planned exit rate of ~29,000 boe/d, we estimate sustaining capital on a go forward basis will be approximately $180 million, excluding any incremental discretionary waterflood capital.

Second half 2025 capital expenditures represent a material reduction of approximately 33 percent from both our first half 2025 program and our second half program in 2024. Production is expected to average 27,700 boe/d in the second half of 2025, which is roughly flat to first half 2025 production, excluding the Pembina disposition that closed in April 2025 (the ” Pembina Disposition “). Included in our second half production estimate is the impact of a planned turnaround at our non-operated Pembina Cardium Unit #11 field which is expected to reduce second half 2025 volumes by approximately 300 boe/d. Significantly lower capital expenditures have resulted in expected average production below the ~29,000 boe/d referenced in our May 7, 2025 press release, however we expect to reach this production level later in the second half of 2025.

Net operating costs improved in the second half of 2025, primarily driven by the Pembina Disposition, as those assets had a higher cost structure. General & administrative costs increased on a per boe basis in the second half due to our lower production base post the Pembina Disposition, as well as the decision to moderate production growth in the short-term.

Our second half 2025 guidance assumes commodity prices of US$65.00/bbl WTI, US$3.50/bbl MSW differential, US$11.50/bbl WCS differential, and $2.50/GJ AECO natural gas. Based on these assumptions, we anticipate funds flow from operations (” FFO “) of approximately $113 million with a net debt to FFO ratio of approximately 1.3 times (based on annualized second half FFO and not inclusive of the value of our InPlay shares) and prior to the NCIB.

Our second half guidance is presented below.

H2 2025E
Guidance
Production1 boe/d 27,100 – 28,300
% Oil and NGLs % 72
Capital expenditures2 $ millions 110 – 120
Decommissioning expenditures $ millions 13 – 15
Net operating costs3 $/boe 13.45 – 14.35
General & administrative $/boe 2.00- 2.10
Based on midpoint of above guidance
FFO3 $ millions 113
FFO/share2,3 $/share 1.67
FCF3 $ millions (16 )
FCF/share2,3 $/share (0.24 )
Net debt (prior to NCIB)3,4 $ millions 295
Annualized net debt (prior to NCIB) to FFO3,5 times 1.3
Pricing assumptions 2
WTI US$/bbl 65.00
Foreign Exchange Rate CAD/USD 1.36
MSW Differential US$/bbl 3.50
WCS Differential US$/bbl 11.50
AECO $/GJ 2.50
Asset level information,
based on midpoint of above guidance
H2 2025E
Guidance
Heavy Oil
Average production boe/d 13,500
Capital expenditures2 $ millions 62
Net operating costs3 $/boe 17.40
Netback3 $/boe 26.92
Net operating income3 $ millions 67
Asset level FCF $ millions 5
Light Oil
Average production boe/d 14,200
Capital expenditures2 $ millions 52
Net operating costs3 $/boe 10.60
Netback3 $/boe 26.90
Net operating income3 $ millions 70
Asset level FCF $ millions 18

(1) Refer to ‘Supplemental Production Disclosure’ below for details of production by product types.
(2) Refer to “Budget Assumptions Information” below for further details.
(3) See “Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures” section below for further details.
(4) Net debt figures do not include the impact of the 9.1 million InPlay Oil Corp. common shares, which were received as part of the Pembina disposition, valued at ~$87 million using a closing price of $9.50 on July 9, 2025.

Estimated sensitivities to selected key assumptions on FFO for the second half of 2025 are as follows:

Guidance Sensitivity Table
Variable Range Change in H2 2025E FFO
($ millions)
WTI (US$/bbl) +/- $1.00/bbl 3.2
Foreign Exchange Rate (CAD/USD) +/- $0.01 1.4
MSW light oil differential (US$/bbl) +/- $1.00/bbl 0.9
WCS heavy oil differential (US$/bbl) +/- $1.00/bbl 1.3
AECO ($/GJ) +/- $0.25/GJ 0.9

SECOND HALF 2025 CAPITAL AND OPERATING PROGRAM

The breakdown of operated wells expected to be rig released during the second half of 2025 is as follows:

Gross (Net) Wells
H2 2025E
DEVELOPMENT WELLS
Heavy Oil Assets
Peace River (Bluesky) 2 (2.0 )
Peace River (Clearwater) 18 (18.0 )
Light Oil Assets
Willesden Green (Cardium) 4 (4.0 )
Willesden Green (Belly River) 3 (3.0 )
Willesden Green (Mannville) 1 (1.0 )
TOTAL OPERATED WELLS 1 28 (28.0 )

(1)In addition, Obsidian Energy expects to participate in a total of six non-operated (2.7 net) wells in the second half of 2025.

HEAVY OIL ASSETS

Over the second half of 2025, the Company has planned $62 million of capital expenditures in Peace River, supporting average production of 13,500 boe/d, a 15 percent increase from the 11,728 boe/d in the second half of 2024.

Our second half 2025 Peace River drilling program is focused on our key development fields at HVS (Bluesky formation) and Dawson (Clearwater formation). After an exploration/appraisal focused first half 2025 program, approximately 70 percent of our second half program utilizes existing pads, which allows us to efficiently grow our production by targeting lower risk development areas.

  • Clearwater Formation – The Dawson area remains a key focus for the Company with 18 (18.0 net) wells planned, representing 90 percent of our second half Peace River development program. We have recently commenced drilling with two rigs on existing pads and expect this field to continue its organic growth trajectory.

Our waterflood pilot on the Dawson 4-24 Pad continues to progress with all five (5.0 net) wells now on production including the two single-leg injector wells that are temporarily being produced prior to being converted to injection. The third development well on this pad was placed on production in mid-May and reported a 30-day initial production ( “IP” ) rate of 242 boe/d (100 percent oil).

  • Bluesky Formation – In June, we commenced our two (2.0 net) well second half 2025 Bluesky development program on our 14-07 HVS Bluesky Pad, immediately offsetting our initial highly productive well. The first (1.0 net) well that was drilled on this pad, earlier in 2025, produced at a 30-day IP rate of 546 boe/d (100 percent oil).

LIGHT OIL ASSETS

The Company expects to return to development in our Willesden Green area in the second half of 2025 with a one-rig operated program. Primary activities include development and exploration/appraisal drilling in the Cardium, Belly River and Mannville formations combined with continued participation in a non-operated Pembina Cardium Unit #11 drilling program. Over the second half of 2025, the Company has planned $52 million of capital expenditures in our Light Oil assets, supporting average production of approximately 14,200 boe/d.

  • Willesden Green (Cardium, Belly River and Mannville Formations) – Our Willesden Green second half 2025 drilling program is designed to capitalize on the established Cardium and Mannville formations complemented by the emerging Belly River play, which has strong potential. We have eight (8.0 net) wells planned for the area: four (4.0 net) wells targeting the Cardium formation in the Willesden Green Cardium Unit #2, where we recently increased our working interest in conjunction with our Pembina disposition, three (3.0 net) wells that target the Belly River formation and one (1.0 net) well targeting the Mannville. The balance between formations allows us to optimize returns while strategically appraising and delineating new inventory. In the longer term the presence of both the Cardium and Belly River formations strengthens our development outlook and enhances our ability to tactically grow production and drive additional value creation at Willesden Green.

  • Pembina (Cardium Formation, Non-Operated) – We are planning for continued drilling activity at the Pembina Cardium Unit #11 (~45 percent working interest) in the second half of 2025 as our partner completes the 2025 program. This underexploited area in the heart of the Pembina field has consistently delivered strong economic results; and we look forward to its continued development.

HEDGING UPDATE

The Company has recently added new oil and gas contracts to help mitigate the volatile commodity price environment. Currently, we have the following contracts outstanding on a weighted average basis:

Notional Volume (bbl/d) Remaining Term Price (C$/bbl)
Oil
WTI Swap 12,375 June 2025 $85.71
WTI Swap 12,375 July 2025 $86.29
WTI Swap 10,500 August 2025 $90.78
WTI Swap 6,500 September 2025 $93.10
WCS Differential 8,500 June 2025 ($19.39 )
WCS Differential 7,750 Q3 2025 ($18.83 )
WCS Differential 6,000 Q4 2025 ($19.30 )
MSW Differential 1,500 June 2025 ($7.90 )
MSW Differential 500 Q3 2025 ($6.59 )
Notional Volume (mcf/d) Remaining Term Price (C$/mcf)
Natural Gas
AECO Swap 25,118 June 2025 – October 2025 $2.24
AECO Swap 13,033 November 2025 – March 2026 $3.55
AECO Collar 1,896 June 2025 – October 2025 $2.11 – $2.64

INTENTION TO LAUNCH SHARE EXCHANGE OFFER

The Company is also pleased to announce that it intends to commence a substantial issuer bid (the ” Exchange Offer “) pursuant to which it will offer to purchase up to approximately $10 million of its common shares (” OBE Shares “) from Obsidian Energy shareholders in the provinces and territories of Canada in exchange for common shares of InPlay (” InPlay Shares “). The Company currently owns 9,139,784 InPlay Shares, representing approximately 32.7% of the issued and outstanding InPlay Shares, which position was acquired in April 2025 as partial consideration in the Pembina Disposition.

The maximum number of OBE Shares to be purchased under the Exchange Offer will be set out in the Exchange Offer Documents (as defined below), but is expected to be a fixed number of OBE Shares equal to approximately $10.0 million of OBE Shares based on the volume-weighted average price (the ” VWAP “) of OBE Shares on the TSX on the trading day prior to the commencement of the Exchange Offer. The number of InPlay Shares to be received as consideration for each OBE Share under the Exchange Offer is expected to be based on (i) the simple arithmetic average of the daily VWAP of the OBE Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange ( “TSX” ) during the five consecutive trading days ending on and including the second trading day preceding the expiration date of the Exchange Offer (the ” Averaging Period “), divided by (ii) a to be determined percentage (the ” Specified Percentage “) of the simple arithmetic average of the daily VWAP of the InPlay Shares on the TSX during the Averaging Period, subject to a to be determined maximum number of InPlay Shares per OBE Share (the ” Upper Limit “). The Specified Percentage and Upper Limit remain to be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors, but will be included in the Exchange Offer Documents (as defined below) and, subject to the Upper Limit, the Specified Percentage will be less than one hundred percent and is expected to result in the InPlay Shares being delivered at a discount to their VWAP during the Averaging Period.

The Exchange Offer will not be conditional upon any minimum number of OBE Shares being tendered, but will be subject to other conditions and Obsidian Energy will reserve the right, subject to applicable laws, to withdraw or amend the Exchange Offer, if, at any time prior to the payment for deposited OBE Shares, certain events occur as will be described in the formal offer to purchase and issuer bid circular and other related documents (the “Exchange Offer Documents” ) .

Details of the Exchange Offer, including instructions for tendering OBE Shares to the Exchange Offer, will be included in the Exchange Offer Documents. The Exchange Offer is expected to commence and the Exchange Offer Documents are expected to be mailed to shareholders and filed on SEDAR+ at , on or about July 16, 2025 and the expiration date of the Exchange Offer is expected to be on or about August 22, 2025. Shareholders should carefully read the Exchange Offer Documents prior to making a decision with respect to the Exchange Offer.

None of Obsidian Energy, its Board of Directors or the depositary for the Exchange Offer makes any recommendation to any shareholder as to whether to deposit or refrain from depositing OBE Shares under the Exchange Offer. Shareholders are urged to evaluate carefully all information in the Exchange Offer, consult their own financial, legal, investment and tax advisors, and make their own decisions as to whether to deposit OBE Shares under the Exchange Offer, and, if so, how many shares to deposit. The disclosure in this press release regarding the Exchange Offer is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell OBE Shares or an offer to sell InPlay Shares or the solicitation of an offer to buy InPlay Shares. The solicitation and the offer to buy OBE Shares, and the solicitation and offer to sell InPlay Shares, will only be made pursuant to the Exchange Offer Documents.

THE EXCHANGE OFFER WILL ONLY BE MADE TO SHAREHOLDERS IN THE PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES OF CANADA. THE EXCHANGE OFFER WILL NOT BE MADE TO, AND NO INPLAY SHARES WILL BE DELIVERED TO, SHAREHOLDERS OUTSIDE OF THE PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES OF CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF A PERSON IN THE UNITED STATES .

THE INPLAY SHARES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS NEWS RELEASE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITY (INCLUDING THE OBE SHARES AND/OR INPLAY SHARES), AND SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE OF THE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL.

In connection with the announcement of the intention to commence the Exchange Offer, the Company has suspended repurchases of OBE Shares under its normal course issuer bid (” NCIB “). Purchases under the NCIB are expected to resume following the expiration of the Exchange Offer.

ADDITIONAL READER ADVISORIES

SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTION DISCOSURE

Outlined below is expected average production by product based on the midpoint of our second half 2025 guidance estimates.

Based on midpoint of guidance H2 2025E
Guidance
Heavy Oil bbl/d 12,700
Light Oil bbl/d 5,400
NGLs bbl/d 1,960
Natural gas mmcf/d 45.8
Total Production boe/d 27,700

BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS INFORMATION

Capital Expenditures

  • Asset level capital does not include $1 million in corporate capital.

Commodity Pricing

  • Second half 2025 pricing assumptions include risk management (hedging) adjustments as of July 9, 2025. WTI, Foreign Exchange and AECO price assumptions for second half 2025 are forecasted for July to December, 2025. MSW and WCS differential assumptions for the second half 2025E are forecasted for August to December, 2025.

Per Share Calculations

OIL AND GAS INFORMATION ADVISORY

Barrels of oil equivalent (” boe “) may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of crude oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency conversion ratio of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis is misleading as an indication of value.

TEST RESULTS AND INITIAL PRODUCTION RATES

Test results and initial production rates disclosed herein, particularly those short in duration, may not necessarily be indicative of long-term performance or of ultimate recovery. Readers are cautioned that short-term rates should not be relied upon as indicators of future performance of these wells and therefore should not be relied upon for investment or other purposes. A pressure transient analysis or well-test interpretation has not been carried out and thus certain of the test results provided herein should be considered preliminary until such analysis or interpretation has been completed.

ABBREVIATIONS

Oil Natural Gas
bbl barrel or barrels AECO Alberta benchmark price for natural gas
bbl/d barrels per day GJ gigajoule
boe barrel of oil equivalent mcf thousand cubic feet
boe/d barrels of oil equivalent per day mcf/d thousand cubic feet per day
MSW Mixed Sweet Blend mmcf/d million cubic feet per day
WTI West Texas Intermediate
WCS Western Canadian Select

NON-GAAP AND OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURES

Throughout this news release and in other materials disclosed by the Company, we employ certain measures to analyze financial performance, financial position, and cash flow. These non-GAAP and other financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other issuers. The non-GAAP and other financial measures should not be considered to be more meaningful than GAAP measures which are determined in accordance with IFRS, such as net income and cash flow from operating activities as indicators of our performance. The interim consolidated financial statements and MD&A as at and for three months ended March 31, 2025, are available on the Company’s website at and under our SEDAR+ profile at and EDGAR profile at . The disclosure under the section ‘Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures’ in the MD&A is incorporated by reference into this news release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following measures are non-GAAP financial measures: FFO; net debt; net operating costs; netback; and free cash flow (” FCF “). These non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. See the disclosure under the section ‘Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures’ in our MD&A for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, for an explanation of the composition of these measures, how these measures provide useful information to an investor, and the additional purposes, if any, for which management uses these measures.

Non-GAAP Ratios

The following measures are non-GAAP ratios: FFO (basic per share ($/share) and diluted per share ($/share)), which use FFO as a component; net operating costs ($/boe), which uses net operating costs as a component; netback ($/boe), which uses netback as a component; and net debt to FFO, which uses net debt and FFO as components. These non-GAAP ratios are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. See the disclosure under the section ‘Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures’ in our MD&A in our MD&A for three months ended March 31, 2025, for an explanation of the composition of these non-GAAP ratios, how these non-GAAP ratios provide useful information to an investor, and the additional purposes, if any, for which management uses these non-GAAP ratios.

Supplementary Financial Measures

The following measure is a supplementary financial measure: G&A costs ($/boe). See the disclosure under the section ‘Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures’ in our MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2025, for an explanation of the composition of these measures.

FUTURE-ORIENTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

This release contains future-oriented financial information (” FOFI “) and financial outlook information relating to the Company’s prospective results of operations, operating costs, expenditures, production, FFO, FCF, net operating costs, and net debt, which are subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations, and qualifications as set forth below under ‘Forward-Looking Statements’. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such FOFI, or if any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive therefrom. The Company has included this FOFI to provide readers with a more complete perspective on the Company’s business as of the date hereof and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

Without limitation of the foregoing, this news release contains information regarding our growth plans, guidance for our second half 2025 capital expenditures; second half 2025 production levels, FFO, FFO per share, FCF, FCF per share, net operating costs, net debt (prior to NCIB) and net debt (prior to NCIB) to FFO ratio, which are based on various factors and assumptions that are subject to change including regarding production levels, commodity prices, operating and other costs and capital expenditure levels, and in the case of the periods other than the second half of 2025, such estimates are provided for illustration purposes only and are based on budgets and plans that have not been finalized and are subject to a variety of contingencies including prior years’ results. To the extent that such estimates constitute FOFI or a financial outlook, they were approved by management of the Company on July 9, 2025, and are included to provide readers with an understanding of the Company’s anticipated plans and financial results based on the capital expenditures and other assumptions described and readers are cautioned that the information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this document constitute forward-looking statements or information (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the “safe harbour” provisions of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “budget”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “could”, “plan”, “intend”, “should”, “believe”, “outlook”, “objective”, “aim”, “potential”, “target” and similar words suggesting future events or future performance. In addition, statements relating to “reserves” or “resources” are deemed to be forward-looking statements as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves and resources described exist in the quantities predicted or estimated and can be profitably produced in the future. In particular, this document contains forward-looking statements pertaining to, without limitation, the following: our expectations for development capital and wells drilled for our second half 2025 program; our ability to monetize our InPlay equity position at a premium to current trading levels, the Company’s intentions and expectations with respect to the Exchange Offer, the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer, the number and aggregate dollar amount of OBE Shares and InPlay Shares to be exchanged under the Exchange Offer, the expected launch and expiration dates of the Exchange Offer and purchases thereunder; our plans and expectations for a pipeline de-bottlenecking project and road in our Nampa field; our expectations for production rate at year-end and sustaining capital on a go forward basis; certain turn-around expectations for 2025; our second half 2025 guidance for production (including mixture and type), capital and decommissioning expenditures, net operating costs, general & administrative costs, FFO and FFO/share, FCF and FCF/share, Net Debt (prior to NCIB) and Annualized Net Debt to FFO (prior to NCIB); our expected sensitivities to changes in WTI, foreign exchange, MSW, AECO and WCS; our guidance for asset level average production, capital expenditures, net operating costs, netbacks, net operation income and the asset level FCF; our future development and exploration/appraisal well opportunities, program and locations; our production expectations from certain fields; how we plan to grow production and drive additional value creation; our hedges; and our expectations for our NCIB.

With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this document, the Company has made assumptions regarding, among other things: the duration and impact of tariffs that are currently in effect on goods exported from or imported into Canada, and that other than the tariffs that are currently in effect, neither the U.S. nor Canada (i) increases the rate or scope of such tariffs, reenacts tariffs that are currently suspended, or imposes new tariffs, on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and/or (ii) imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas; that the Company does not dispose of or acquire material producing properties or royalties or other interests therein (except as disclosed herein); that regional and/or global health related events will not have any adverse impact on energy demand and commodity prices in the future; global energy policies going forward, including the continued ability and willingness of members of OPEC and other nations to agree on and adhere to production quotas from time to time; our ability to qualify for (or continue to qualify for) new or existing government programs, and obtain financial assistance therefrom, and the impact of those programs on our financial condition; our ability to execute our plans as described herein and in our other disclosure documents, and the impact that the successful execution of such plans will have on our Company and our stakeholders, including our ability to return capital to shareholders and/or further reduce debt levels; future capital expenditure and decommissioning expenditure levels; expectations and assumptions concerning applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to environmental, safety and tax matters; future operating costs and G&A costs and the impact of inflation thereon; future oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas prices and differentials between light, medium and heavy oil prices and Canadian, WTI and world oil and natural gas prices; future hedging activities; future oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas production levels; future exchange rates, interest rates and inflation rates; future debt levels; our ability to execute our capital programs as planned without significant adverse impacts from various factors beyond our control, including extreme weather events such as wild fires, flooding and drought, infrastructure access (including the potential for blockades or other activism) and delays in obtaining regulatory approvals and third party consents; the ability of the Company’s contractual counterparties to perform their contractual obligations; our ability to obtain equipment in a timely manner to carry out development activities and the costs thereof; our ability to market our oil and natural gas successfully to current and new customers; our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, including our ability (if necessary) to extend the revolving period and term out period of our credit facility, our ability to maintain the existing borrowing base under our credit facility, our ability (if necessary) to replace our syndicated bank facility and our ability (if necessary) to finance the repayment of our senior unsecured notes on maturity or pursuant to the terms of the underlying agreement; the accuracy of our estimated reserve volumes; and our ability to add production and reserves through our development and exploitation activities.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this document, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included in this document, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the forward-looking statements contained herein will not be correct, which may cause our actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: the risk that (i) the tariffs that are currently in effect on goods exported from or imported into Canada continue in effect for an extended period of time, the tariffs that have been threatened are implemented, that tariffs that are currently suspended are reactivated, the rate or scope of tariffs are increased, or new tariffs are imposed, including on oil and natural gas, (ii) the U.S. and/or Canada imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and (iii) the tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed by the U.S. on other countries and retaliatory tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed by other countries on the U.S., will trigger a broader global trade war which could have a material adverse effect on the Canadian, U.S. and global economies, and by extension the Canadian oil and natural gas industry and the Company, including by decreasing demand for (and the price of) oil and natural gas, disrupting supply chains, increasing costs, causing volatility in global financial markets, and limiting access to financing; the possibility that we change our budgets (including our capital expenditure budgets) in response to internal and external factors, including those described herein; the possibility that the Company will not be able to continue to successfully execute our business plans and strategies in part or in full, and the possibility that some or all of the benefits that the Company anticipates will accrue to our Company and our stakeholders as a result of the successful execution of such plans and strategies do not materialize (such as our inability to return capital to shareholders and/or reduce debt levels to the extent anticipated or at all); the possibility that the Company ceases to qualify for, or does not qualify for, one or more existing or new government assistance programs, that the impact of such programs falls below our expectations, that the benefits under one or more of such programs is decreased, or that one or more of such programs is discontinued; the impact on energy demand and commodity prices of regional and/or global health related events and the responses of governments and the public thereto, including the risk that the amount of energy demand destruction and/or the length of the decreased demand exceeds our expectations; the risk that there is another significant decrease in the valuation of oil and natural gas companies and their securities and in confidence in the oil and natural gas industry generally, whether caused by regional and/or global health related events, the worldwide transition towards less reliance on fossil fuels and/or other factors; the risk that the financial capacity of the Company’s contractual counterparties is adversely affected and potentially their ability to perform their contractual obligations; the possibility that the revolving period and/or term out period of our credit facility and the maturity date of our senior unsecured notes is not extended (if necessary), that the borrowing base under our credit facility is reduced, that the Company is unable to renew or refinance our credit facilities on acceptable terms or at all and/or finance the repayment of our senior unsecured notes when they mature on acceptable terms or at all and/or obtain new debt and/or equity financing to replace our credit facilities and/or senior unsecured notes or to fund other activities; the possibility that we are unable to complete one or more repurchase offers pursuant to our senior unsecured notes when otherwise required to do so; the possibility that we are forced to shut-in production, whether due to commodity prices decreasing, extreme weather events such as wild fires, inability to access our properties due to blockades or other activism, or other factors; the risk that OPEC and other nations fail to agree on and/or adhere to production quotas from time to time that are sufficient to balance supply and demand fundamentals for oil; general economic and political conditions in Canada, the U.S. and globally, and in particular, the effect that those conditions have on commodity prices and our access to capital; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas, price differentials for oil and natural gas produced in Canada as compared to other markets, and transportation restrictions, including pipeline and railway capacity constraints; fluctuations in foreign exchange, including the impact of the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate on our revenues and expenses; fluctuations in interest rates, including the effects of interest rates on our borrowing costs and on economic activity, and including the risk that elevated interest rates cause or contribute to the onset of a recession; the risk that our costs increase due to inflation, supply chain disruptions, scarcity of labour and/or other factors, adversely affecting our profitability; unanticipated operating events or environmental events that can reduce production or cause production to be shut-in or delayed (including extreme cold during winter months, wild fires, flooding and droughts (which could limit our access to the water we require for our operations)); the risk that wars and other armed conflicts adversely affect world economies and the demand for oil and natural gas, including the ongoing war between Russian and Ukraine and/or hostilities in the Middle East; the possibility that fuel conservation measures, alternative fuel requirements, increasing consumer demand for alternatives to hydrocarbons, government mandates requiring the sale of electric vehicles and/or electrification of the power grid, and technological advances in fuel economy and renewable energy generation systems could permanently reduce the demand for oil and natural gas and/or permanently impair the Company’s ability to obtain financing and/or insurance on acceptable terms or at all, and the possibility that some or all of these risks are heightened as a result of the response of governments, financial institutions and consumers to a regional and/or global health related event and/or the influence of public opinion and/or special interest groups.

Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Obsidian Energy, or its operations or financial results, are included in the Company’s Annual Information Form (see ‘Risk Factors’ and ‘Forward-Looking Statements’ therein) which may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website ( ), EDGAR website ( ) or Obsidian Energy’s website. Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive.

Unless otherwise specified, the forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document. Except as expressly required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Obsidian Energy shares are listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and the NYSE American in the United States under the symbol “OBE”.

All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

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AngloGold Ashanti divests entire 14.95% stake in G2 Goldfields

South Africa-based gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has completed the sale of its entire stake in Canada’s G2 Goldfields.

The transaction involved the disposal of 35.9 million common shares – 4.95% of G2 Goldfields’ outstanding shares.

The move is part of AngloGold’s ongoing strategy to optimise its investments through regular portfolio reviews.

The stake was based on the company’s 240.4 million total common shares currently issued and outstanding as of 28 February 2025.

AngloGold Ashanti executed the market sale on the Toronto Stock Exchange on 8 July 2025.

Following the transaction, AngloGold no longer owns G2 Goldfields’ common shares.

In January 2024, AngloGold Ashanti acquired an 11.7% stake in G2 Goldfields for C$22.05m ($16.4m).

The transaction saw the acquisition of 24.5 million common shares at C$0.90 per share.

The funds from this investment were earmarked for advancing exploration activities at G2 Goldfields’ Oko project in Guyana, for working capital and for general corporate purposes.

In July 2024, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings announced its plan to expand its shareholding in G2 Goldfields by purchasing an additional 8.9 million shares through a private placement at $1.45 per share, totalling C$42m.

The acquisition expanded AngloGold Ashanti’s stake to 14.95% of the issued and outstanding shares.

In June 2025, AngloGold Ashanti agreed to sell its stake in the Mineração Serra Grande mine in Goiás, Brazil, to Aura Minerals for $76m in cash, with additional deferred payments linked to a 3% net smelter return on the mine’s mineral resources.

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EG Group appoints new chief financial officer

GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS

EG Group, the convenience retail, foodservices and fuel stations operator, has appointed Mark Segal as group chief financial officer.

With 35 years’ experience in leading public and private companies in North America, he has joined the business from the Spin Master children’s entertainment business. He spent two periods with the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer covering 20 years and was a key part of the team that successfully undertook an IPO of the business on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2015.

Prior to Spin Master, he was VP of finance and chief financial officer at Husky Injection Moulding Systems and chief operating officer at the Canada Goose clothing brand.

At EG Group, Segal will report to chief executive Russ Colaco and will be based in the US, the group’s largest market by revenue.

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Colaco said: “I am delighted that Mark is joining us as our chief financial officer.

“He is a strong addition to our team, bringing significant international financial and operational experience gained in both listed and private growth-oriented companies.

“We have clear plans in place for growing the EG business and I look forward to working with Mark to deliver on them.”

Founded in 2001, EG Group has operations in nine countries, with its single biggest market by revenue being the US, followed by Europe, including Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium and the UK, as well as Australia.

TMX Group Equity Financing Statistics – June 2025

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Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – July 9, 2025) – TMX Group today announced its financing activity on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) for June 2025.

TSX welcomed 25 new issuers in June 2025, compared with 25 in the previous month and 12 in June 2024. The new listings were 25 exchange traded funds. Total financings raised in June 2025 increased 326% compared to the previous month, and were up 6% compared to June 2024. The total number of financings in June 2025 was 55, compared with 41 the previous month and 56 in June 2024.

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For additional data relating to the number of transactions billed for TSX, please click on the following link: https://www.tmx.com/resource/en/440.

There were five new issuers on TSXV in June 2025, compared with seven in the previous month and five in June 2024. The new listings were two mining companies, one oil & gas company, one financial services company and one Capital Pool Company. Total financings raised in June 2025 increased 80% compared to the previous month, and were up 87% compared to June 2024. There were 100 financings in June 2025, compared with 83 in the previous month and 94 in June 2024.

TMX Group consolidated trading statistics for June 2025 can be viewed at www.tmx.com.

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June 2025 May 2025 June 2024
Issuers Listed 1,921 1,901 1,808
New Issuers Listed 25 25 12
IPOs 25 24 12
Graduates from TSXV 0 0 0
Issues Listed 2,570 2,549 2,469
IPO Financings Raised $73,807,675 $110,235,050 $168,156,016
Secondary Financings Raised $1,355,391,635 $693,175,298 $2,587,512,865
Supplemental Financings Raised $2,341,154,318 $81,923,725 $811,308,400
Total Financings Raised $3,770,353,628 $885,334,073 $3,566,977,281
Total Number of Financings 55 41 56
Market Cap Listed Issues $5,452,815,171,744 $5,308,651,801,156 $4,387,880,547,804

Year-to-date Statistics

2025 2024 % change
New Issuers Listed 140 76 +84.2
IPOs 123 70 +75.7
Graduates from TSXV 4 5 -20.0
IPO Financings Raised $602,762,176 $389,295,852 +54.8
Secondary Financings Raised $4,453,774,173 $8,831,667,771 -49.6
Supplemental Financings Raised $3,431,723,683 $991,424,800 +246.1
Total Financings Raised $8,488,260,032 $10,212,388,423 -16.9
Total Number of Financings 279 232 +20.3
Market Cap Listed Issues $5,452,815,171,744 $4,387,880,547,804 +24.3

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TSX Venture Exchange**

June 2025 May 2025 June 2024
Issuers Listed 1,803 1,808 1,893
New Issuers Listed 5 7 5
IPOs 2 1 1
Graduates to TSX 0 0 0
Issues Listed 1,871 1,874 1,967
IPO Financings Raised $11,700,115 $1,017,070 $308,500
Secondary Financings Raised (1) $269,197,607 $18,101,993 $34,323,158
Supplemental Financings Raised $447,642,173 $385,434,193 $354,811,530
Total Financings Raised $728,539,895 $404,553,256 $389,443,188
Total Number of Financings 100 83 94
Market Cap Listed Issues $105,571,504,780 $101,471,291,422 $78,565,573,363

Year-to-date Statistics

2025 2024 % Change
New Issuers Listed 22 26 -15.4
IPOs 5 9 -44.4
Graduates to TSX 4 5 -20.0
IPO Financings Raised $13,234,685 $2,954,000 +348.0
Secondary Financings Raised (1) $642,000,265 $344,635,903 +86.3
Supplemental Financings Raised $2,656,890,106 $1,645,138,568 +61.5
Total Financings Raised $3,312,125,056 $1,992,728,471 +66.2
Total Number of Financings 568 572 -0.7
Market Cap Listed Issues $105,571,504,780 $78,565,573,363 +34.4

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**Includes NEX (not applicable to New Issuers Listed, IPOs and IPO Financings Raised)

(1) Secondary financings include prospectus offerings on both a treasury and secondary basis

The information contained in this media release is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide investment, trading, financial or other advice. Comparative data has been updated to reflect known corrections.

TMX Group welcomes the following companies that listed during June 2025:

Toronto Stock Exchange

Issuer Name Company Symbol
3iQ XRP ETF XRPQ
BetaPro -3x Nasdaq-100 Daily Leveraged Bear Alternative ETF SQQQ
BetaPro 3x Nasdaq-100 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF TQQQ
BetaPro -3x S&P 500 Daily Leveraged Bear Alternative ETF SSPX
BetaPro 3x S&P 500 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF TSPX
Desjardins Quebec Equity ETF DMQC
Evolve XRP ETF XRP
Franklin Canadian Core Equity Fund FCRC
Franklin International Core Equity Fund FCRI
Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund FCRU
Harvest Apple Enhanced High Income Shares ETF APLE
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EG Group appoints Mark Segal as CFO

Convenience-store chain EG Group appointed Mark Segal as its group chief financial officer

Convenience-store chain EG Group appointed Mark Segal as its group chief financial officer. | EG America

Convenience-store chain EG Group appointed Mark Segal as its group chief financial officer, the company announced Wednesday. He fills the position left by Russell Colaco, who was promoted from EG Group’s CFO to CEO in April 

“I am delighted that Mark is joining us as our chief financial officer,” Colaco said. “He is a strong addition to our team, bringing significant international financial and operational experience gained in both listed and private growth-oriented companies. We have clear plans in place for growing the EG business and I look forward to working with Mark to deliver on them.”

  • EG America is No. 6 on CSP’s 2025 Top 202 ranking of U.S. c-store chains by store count.

Segal has about 35 years of global finance and operational experience in public and private companies in North America, EG Group said. He most recently worked at Spin Master Corp., a children’s entertainment business operating in more than 100 countries. 

At Spin Master, Segal was executive vice president and CFO, and he was part of the team that undertook an initial public offering (IPO) of the business on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2015, EG Group said. Before that, he worked for Husky Injection Moulding Systems and Canada Goose Inc. 

“I look forward to working with Russ and the team to capture the significant growth opportunities EG is targeting,” Segal said. “EG has been at the forefront of developing an innovative and customer-focused offering, and I believe that my extensive international experience in both public and private companies will help ensure that the finance function supports the growth strategy. I am excited to meet my new colleagues and get started.”

In June 2024, EG Group, the parent company of EG America, reached an agreement to sell its more than 550-unit U.K. c-store and gas station business to co-founder Zuber Issa. On completion of the transaction, Zuber Issa stepped down as co-CEO of EG Group, with his brother, co-CEO Mohsin Issa, continuing to lead the business as sole CEO. Mohsin Issa stepped down in April and Colaco took over. 

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family, Blackburn, United Kingdom-based EG Group is a gasoline forecourt and retail convenience operator with more than 6,200 sites across the United Kingdom and Ireland, Europe, the United States and Australia. Its U.S. arm, EG America LLC, operates c-store brands including Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Quik Stop, Sprint, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill. 

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Amex Exploration Appoints Two New Directors To Drive Strategic Focus On Perron Gold Project Development

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Montreal, Quebec–(Newsfile Corp. – July 9, 2025) – Amex Exploration Inc. (TSXV: AMX) (FSE: MX0) (OTCQX: AMXEF) (” Amex ” or the ” Company “) announces the appointment of Phil Brumit and Peter Damouni to its Board of Directors, following the Company’s Annual General and Special Meeting held on June 30, 2025. These additions reflect a strategic shift toward advancing the Perron Gold Project into production while continuing active exploration for new gold discoveries. In addition, Mr. Brumit will lead the newly formed Project Development Technical Team working alongside Jonathan Gagné, Project Development and Aaron Stone, Exploration.

Mr. Brumit brings over 45 years of experience in engineering, development, project management, operations start-up and mining operations across leading companies in the natural resources sector. Currently, he is a non-executive director for Luca Mining and Empire Metals. He has held senior leadership roles at Lundin Mining, Freeport-McMoRan, and Newmont Corporation, where he drove operational success and delivered major projects globally. His career includes positions such as Executive VP Projects & Operations at Josemaria Resources, President and Managing Director of Minera Candelaria (Lundin Mining) in Chile, and President of Freeport-McMoRan’s African Division focused on the Tenke-Fungurume copper-cobalt mine.

Mr. Damouni has over 20 years of experience in corporate and investment banking. He serves as an officer and director of public companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange and London Stock Exchange. Mr. Damouni has successfully led strategic financings and developed and executed corporate strategies that have driven significant re-ratings of public companies. He has also played a key role in mergers and acquisitions that have created substantial value for shareholders.

Victor Cantore, President and CEO of Amex commented, “The Perron project offers tremendous exploration upside, and we will continue to explore for new gold discoveries on our combined properties. With a sizeable gold resource at Perron and a strong PEA supporting its economic development, we are also transitioning into a new phase of growth. Phil Brumit’s mine-building expertise and Peter Damouni’s capital markets acumen will be critical as we drive the project forward. With decades of experience working for best practice mining companies, Phil brings discipline and rigour to our board and technical team. As we advance the Perron project I look forward to his invaluable contributions. I have also collaborated on other transactions with Peter and we have developed an excellent working relationship.”

Phil Brumit, Director of Amex said, “After reviewing the Perron project, the decision to join this board and technical team was an obvious one for me. Throughout my career, I have evaluated a number of projects and Perron stands out as a tier one asset. This project ticks a number of boxes, including high grade, access to major infrastructure (power, roads, skilled labour, housing) and a safe jurisdiction. I am delighted to join the team and look forward to contributing to the Company’s continued success.”

About Amex Exploration Inc.

Amex Exploration Inc. has made significant high-grade gold discoveries, along with copper-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) zones, at its 100%-owned Perron Gold Project, located approximately 110 km north of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The Project comprises 117 contiguous claims (45.18 km2) and hosts both bulk-tonnage and high-grade gold mineralization styles.

When combined with the adjacent Perron West Project, which includes 48 claims (17.37 km2) in Quebec and 35 claims (134.55 km2) in Ontario, the consolidated land package spans a district-scale 197.52 km2. This extensive property lies within highly prospective geology favourable for both high-grade gold and VMS mineralization.

The Project benefits from excellent infrastructure: it is accessible by a year-round road, located just 20 minutes from an airport, and approximately 8 km from the Town of Normétal. It is also in close proximity to several process plants owned by major gold producers.

For further information please contact:

Victor Cantore
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +1-514-866-8209

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