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LANGLEY, BC – TheNewswire - May 15, 2026 – Ironman International Ltd. ( TSXV: IMI ) ( OTCQB: IMITF ) (" Ironman " or the " Company ") is providing an update with respect to the management cease trade order (" MCTO ") issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission (the " BCSC ") on April 30, 2026 , and as previously announced by the Company. The MCTO was issued by the BCSC in connection with the delay by the Company in filing its interim financial statements and accompanying management’s discussion and analysis and related CEO and CFO certificates for the period ended February 28, 2026 (collectively, the " Q1 Filings ").

The Company is providing this status update in accordance with National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders (" NP 12-203 "). The Company expects to file the Q1 Filings by May 29, 2026. The Company will issue a news release once the Q1 Filings have been filed. Until the Company files the Q1 Filings, it will comply with the alternative information guidelines set out in NP 12-203, including the issuance of bi-weekly default status reports in the form of news releases. The Company confirms as of the date of this news release that there has been no material change in the information contained in the Company’s news release issued April 30, 2026, and there is no other material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.

About Ironman International Ltd.

Established in 1999, Ironman International Ltd. is a leading North American provider of horizontal directional drilling and trenchless infrastructure services, operating 24/7 to support residential, commercial, industrial, and utility clients. The Company specializes in delivering cost-effective, low-impact underground installation solutions across a broad range of applications, including telecommunications, electrical, water and sewer, oil and gas, geothermal, and irrigation systems. With a modern fleet of specialized equipment and an experienced technical team, Ironman is capable of executing complex projects across diverse and challenging environments, including lakes, rivers, coastal and near-shore marine installations, rail corridors, roadways, and highways. The Company also provides complementary services designed to enhance efficiency, maintain safety standards, and ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. The common shares of Ironman International Ltd. are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and trade under the symbol “IMI” and trade on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “IMITF”.

On behalf of the Board of Directors ,

“Michael Irmen”

Director and CEO

For further information, please contact:

Ironman International Ltd.

Mark Tommasi, Director

Phone: 604-318-1448

https://www.ironmaninternational.com/

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "expects", "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "occur". This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward ‐ looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements as to management's expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things, management expectations that the Company will file the Q1 Filings within the time period described herein.

These forward ‐ looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: the Company being unable to file the Q1 Filings in the proposed timeframe; recent market volatility; and the state of the financial markets for the Company’s securities.

In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that: the Company will be able to file the Q1 Filings in the proposed time frame.

Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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