Mr. Peter Deeb reports

HAMPTON CLOSES PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ISSUE OF SHARES FOR DEBT

Hampton Financial Corp. has closed the issuance of shares to settle certain debt obligations under debentures as described in Hampton's press release of Dec. 23, 2025. Hampton issued 10,528,141 subordinate voting shares to debentureholders to settle all obligations under Hampton debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $4-million and to settle a quarterly interest payment under Hampton debentures in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $5.2-million. The subordinate voting shares are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from their date of issuance, which will expire on May 30, 2026. This closing will serve to strengthen Hampton's balance sheet and reduce the cash cost of financing its operations. The company expects this to have a meaningful impact on 2026 results.

About Hampton Financial Corp.

Hampton is a unique private equity firm that seeks to build shareholder value through long-term strategic investments.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hampton Securities Ltd., Hampton is actively engaged in family office, wealth management, institutional service and capital market activities. HSL is a full-service investment dealer, regulated by Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization and registered in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario and Quebec. In addition, the company, through HSL, provides investment banking services, which include assisting companies with raising capital, advising on mergers and acquisitions, and aiding issuers in obtaining a listing on recognized securities exchanges in Canada and abroad, and HSL's corporate finance group provides early-stage, growing companies the capital they need to create value for investors. HSL continues to develop its wealth management, advisory team and principal-agent programs, which offers to the industry's most experienced wealth managers a unique and flexible operating platform that provides additional freedom, financial support and tax effectiveness as they build and manage their professional practice.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Oxygen Working Capital, the company offers factoring and other commercial financing services to clients across Canada.

The company is exploring opportunities to diversify its sources of revenue by way of strategic investments in both complementary business and non-core sectors that can leverage the expertise of its board and the diverse experience of its management team.

We seek Safe Harbor.