Mr. Marc Jasmin reports

NMG PAYS ACCRUED INTERESTS

Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. has paid accrued interests as part of a previously announced private placement.

Settlement of accrued interests

Upon the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, the accrued interests owed to Investissement Quebec, Pallinghurst Bond Ltd. and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (the holders) for the fourth quarter of 2023 under the unsecured convertible notes, as amended and restated, issued in connection with the private placement announced by press release dated Nov. 8, 2022, will be deemed paid.

The company will issue 508,521 common shares at a price of $2.61 (U.S.), representing an aggregate amount of $1,327,240 (U.S.), and share certificates will be delivered to the holders at the maturity, conversion or redemption of the notes in payment of the accrued interests due on Dec. 31, 2023, for the fourth quarter of the year. The issuance of common shares is subject to the approval of the exchanges and, when issued, will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day.

About Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc.

Nouveau Monde Graphite is striving to become a key contributor to the sustainable energy revolution. The company is working toward developing a fully integrated source of carbon-neutral battery anode material in Quebec, Canada, for the growing lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. With enviable ESG (environmental, social and governance) standards, Nouveau Monde aspires to become a strategic supplier to the world's leading battery and automobile manufacturers, providing high-performing and reliable advanced materials while promoting sustainability and supply chain traceability.

We seek Safe Harbor.