Mr. Shibu Abraham reports

POWERBAND ENGAGES HDCPA PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION AS AUDITOR

Powerband Solutions Inc. has retained HDCPA Professional Corp. to be its auditor.

HDCPA is a CPA firm with offices in Toronto and Mississauga and serves organizations across Canada and the United States. HDCPA is a member of Ameriserv, a network of independent firms. HDCPA is licensed with CPA Ontario as a public accounting firm authorized to perform assurance engagements and is also registered with the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB).

HDCPA will take over from MNP LLP, which resigned as the company's auditor on its own initiative on Dec. 29, 2023. The resignation of MNP and the appointment of HDCPA have been reviewed and approved by Powerband's board of directors. MNP previously confirmed that there are no reportable events, disagreements or unresolved issues (as those terms are defined in National Instrument 51-102, Continuous Disclosure Obligations) in connection with the change of auditor.

About Powerband Solutions Inc.

Powerband Solutions, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the OTC Pink markets, is a fintech (financial technology) provider disrupting the automotive industry. Powerband's integrated, cloud-based transaction platform facilitates transactions amongst consumers, dealers and financers. Powerband's transaction platform -- being trademarked under Drivrz -- is being made available across the United States.

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