Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2026) - SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (FSE: 9SB) ("SOL Global" or the "Company"), today announced that Mr. Davide Marcotti has resigned from his positions as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Marcotti has agreed to remain with the Company as an advisor to assist with an orderly transition of leadership and the furtherance of the Company's crypto markets strategy.

The Board of Directors thanks Mr. Marcotti for his service and contributions to the Company and looks forward to continuing to benefit from his expertise in an advisory capacity.

The Company further announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Pad Gopal as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Gopal is currently the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and will continue to serve in that capacity while acting as Interim Chief Executive Officer. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Gopal has also been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company.

Mr. Gopal is a Certified Public Accountant with over 18 years of experience in senior finance roles and corporate leadership. He joined the Company in 2018 and has demonstrated strong leadership in financial reporting, regulatory compliance and strategic planning. Mr. Gopal currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Business in Accounting and Finance.

The Company is pleased to welcome Mr. Gopal as Interim Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company. Pad has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, supported by over a decade of finance and executive leadership experience, and we are confident in his ability to guide the Company during this transition.

Additionally, the Company announces that it has granted an aggregate of 306,000 performance share units ("PSUs") to a consultant of the Company in accordance with the Company's equity incentive plan. The PSUs will vest in accordance with the terms set by the Board of Directors and remain subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of grant, in accordance with applicable securities laws and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About SOL Global Investments Corp.

SOL Global is pioneering institutional investment in the Solana ecosystem. As one of the first publicly traded companies globally focused on Solana investment, SOL Global aims to provide unprecedented public exposure to the Solana blockchain through token acquisition, staking for yield generation, and investments in early-stage ventures being built on Solana.

Forward-Looking Statements

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