Mr. Hugo D'Amours reports

CASCADES REPORTS ON SHAREHOLDERS' VOTING RESULTS FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Cascades Inc. held its annual general meeting of shareholders earlier today, May 8, 2026. The 11 candidates proposed as directors were duly elected directors of the company by a majority of the votes cast by the shareholders by proxy and by electronic ballot, as shown in the attached table.

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the annual general meeting of shareholders held earlier today, May 8, 2026, will be filed with the Canadian securities regulators.

About Cascades Inc.

Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added solutions for packaging, hygiene and recovery needs. The company employs approximately 9,000 talented people across a network of 60 production units in North America. With its participative management, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuing efforts in research and development as driving forces, Cascades continues to deliver the innovative products that customers have come to rely on, while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the entire planet. Cascades's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS.