Mr. Sine Chadi reports

IMPERIAL EQUITIES DECLARES INCREASE IN QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

Imperial Equities Inc.'s board of directors has approved an increase of 50 per cent to the company's annual dividend, from eight cents per share to 12 cents per share. The increase will be effective for the company's Q1 2027 dividend, to be paid in February, 2027.

"Increasing the dividend reflects our board's confidence in the fundamentals of our company, reflecting that growth and profitability are positive and expresses our gratitude to our shareholders for their continued support," said Sine Chadi, president and chief executive officer of Imperial Equities.

The Q4 2026 quarterly dividend, expected to be paid in November, 2026, will remain at two cents per share.

These dividends will be eligible dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act.

About Imperial Equities Inc.

Based in Edmonton, Imperial Equities is a publicly traded company focused on industrial, commercial and agricultural real estate properties in targeted markets throughout Western Canada.