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Auston Capital Corp. Provides Update

Vancouver, BC - December 22, 2025 - Auston Capital Corp. ("Auston" or the "Company") (TSX-V: ASTN.P) is pleased to announcing that following a resumption review and the termination of the Company's previously announced transaction with Eastport Ventures Inc. (see press release dated October 4, 2024), the common shares of the Company will resume trading on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-V") shortly.

Additionally, the Company announces that its previously announced private placement (see press release dated August 28, 2025) will be reviewed following resumption of trading which may result in the re-pricing of the common shares. The Company will provide a further update regarding the private placement in due course. The placement is subject to the acceptance of the TSXV. Finders' fees may be payable in accordance with the policies of the TSX-V. The proceeds of the placement are intended to be used for working capital purposes and for expenses related to identifying and evaluating a proposed qualifying transaction for the Company.

About Auston Capital Corp.

Auston is a capital pool company (CPC) pursuant to Policy 2.4 of the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company has not commenced commercial operations and has no assets other than cash. Auston's primary objective is to identify and evaluate businesses or assets with the intention of completing a Qualifying Transaction. Any proposed Qualifying Transaction is subject to Exchange approval and, if applicable, the approval of minority shareholders.

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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the Company's current expectations and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are neither guarantees nor promises of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information unless required by applicable law. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and those disclosed in the Company's filings available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.

For more information, please contact:

Steve Smith

604-837-3751

stevesmith1531@gmail.com