Mr. Shibu Abraham reports

AMERITRUST ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF AUDITOR

At the request of Ameritrust Financial Technologies Inc., HDCPA Professional Corp. (the predecessor auditor) has resigned as auditor of the company, effective Oct. 28, 2026, and the board of directors has appointed RSM Canada LLP (the successor auditor) as the new auditor of the company effective the same date, to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the company.

The change of auditor was recommended by the company's audit committee and approved by the board.

There were no reservations, modified opinions or reportable events (as defined in National Instrument 51-102 -- Continuous Disclosure Obligations) in the predecessor auditor's reports on the company's financial statements for the period commencing at the beginning of the company's two most recently completed financial years and ending on the date of resignation of the predecessor auditor.

In accordance with National Instrument 51-102, the notice of change of auditor, together with the required letters from the predecessor auditor and the successor auditor, have been reviewed by the company's audit committee and board and will be filed on SEDAR+.

Jeff Morgan, chief executive officer of Ameritrust, commented:

"On behalf of the board I would like to thank HDCPA Professional Corp. for its professionalism and support of Ameritrust during its tenure as our auditor. As Ameritrust continues to grow and expand its presence in the U.S. market, we are looking forward to working with RSM Canada LLP as our auditor and benefiting from its capabilities and experience as we advance the company's next phase of growth."

RSM Canada LLP is the Canadian member firm of RSM International, a global network of independent assurance, tax and consulting firms with approximately 56,000 professionals across 120 countries and more than 500 offices worldwide. RSM focuses on serving middle-market businesses, providing professional expertise and tailored solutions to support financial reporting, tax compliance, risk management and business growth. RSM's American affiliate, RSM U.S. LLP, is the fifth-largest accounting firm in the United States according to Accounting Today's 2026 ranking. Together, RSM's Canadian and U.S. operations provide a strong North American platform, combining local market knowledge with extensive professional resources and international reach.

About Ameritrust Financial Technologies Inc.

Ameritrust Financial Technologies, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, OTCQB and Frankfurt markets, is a finance solution and fintech provider disrupting the automotive industry. Ameritrust's integrated, cloud-based transaction platform facilitates transactions amongst consumers, dealers and funders. Ameritrust's platform is being made available across the United States.

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