Pursuant to a resolution passed by the board of directors on Aug. 13, 2026, the company has changed its name as follows. There is no consolidation of capital.

Effective at the opening on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, the common shares of Aventus Capital Inc. will commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange and the common shares of The Westaim Corp. will be delisted. The company is classified as an investment company.

Capitalization:  unlimited shares with no par value, of which 33,244,549 shares are issued and outstanding

Escrow:  nil

Transfer agent:  Computershare Trust Company of Canada

Trading symbol:  AVTS (new)

Cusip No.:  956925 10 1 (no change)