Mr. Peter Deeb reports

HAMPTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

Hampton Financial Corp. has released the results from the company's annual meeting of shareholders held Feb. 25, 2026. All matters put forth in the management information circular dated Jan. 27, 2026, were passed, including the election of the six nominees for election as directors, each of whom was an incumbent director of the company, identified in the management information circular.

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., the company is actively engaged in family office services, wealth management, institutional services and capital market activities. HSL is a full-service investment dealer regulated by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and is registered in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, the Northwest Territories, Ontario and Quebec. In addition, Hampton provides investment banking services, including advising on capital raises, mergers and acquisitions, and assisting issuers in obtaining listings on recognized securities exchanges in Canada. The company is also active in the commercial lending sector through its wholly owned subsidiary, Oxygen Working Capital Corp., which provides financing solutions to businesses across Canada. Hampton continues to evaluate opportunities to diversify its revenue base through selective strategic investments in both complementary businesses and non-core sectors, leveraging the experience of its board of directors and the depth and breadth of its management team.