Mr. Richard Carleton reports

CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE REPORTS JULY 2026 PERFORMANCE FIGURES

The Canadian Securities Exchange has released market statistics for July, 2026.

July, 2026, operating statistics:

• Trading volume of CSE-listed securities totalled 1.1 billion shares.
• Trading value of CSE-listed securities was $359-million.
• CSE issuers completed 77 financings that raised an aggregate $140-million.
• The CSE welcomed listings from 10 new companies, including one fundamental change of an existing issuer, bringing total listed securities to 733 as at July 31, 2026.

"The Canadian Securities Exchange has achieved an important milestone this week with the listing of its first two exchange-traded funds. This was a long-term goal of our team that strengthens the CSE's competitive position in Canada as we provide a broader range of securities to the investment community. We look forward to listing additional ETFs in the future," said Richard Carleton, chief executive officer of the CSE.

"I am also pleased to note that the CSE is currently in a period of very strong listings growth. We welcomed 10 new corporate listings to the exchange in July and another six to date in August. These companies, which operate in the mining, food, digital security and pharmaceutical sectors, have one key thing in common: They recognize that the CSE's cost-effective platform and streamlined regulatory framework provide them with the tools they need to achieve their public market goals."

Exchange-traded funds on the CSE

The CSE is pleased to announce the listing of its inaugural exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this week. The Caldwell-Lazard CorePlus Infrastructure Fund (CPIF) was listed for trading on Aug. 17, 2026, and the Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (UDA) listed on Aug. 18, 2026. ETFs are widely used investment vehicles, and the CSE team is pleased to expand investor access to them.

What is on at the CSE

The CSE is sponsoring and participating in the 2026 Canadian Security Traders Association (CSTA) conference in Whistler, B.C., from Aug. 19 to Aug. 22. The annual event brings together a diverse group of professionals for in-depth discussions of key issues impacting financial markets. It also features extensive networking opportunities, including a golf tournament and a pickleball party.

The CSE team is excited to return to Halifax on Sept. 22 for its third annual Atlantic Capital Markets Forum. The exclusive seminar and networking reception provides entrepreneurs, investors and other capital market professionals in Atlantic Canada with detailed information on the latest strategies and opportunities for accessing the public markets in Canada. The event features a strong lineup of speakers, including representatives from several of the CSE's financial market partners.

The annual Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek returns from Sept. 22 to Sept. 25 in Colorado, and the CSE is pleased to once again sponsor and participate in the conference. It features nearly 200 explorers, developers and emerging producers of gold, silver and platinum group metals as well as a strong lineup of keynote speakers. The participating companies include CSE issuers Abitibi Metals Corp. (AMQ), Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. (BLLG), Epic Gold Corp. (EPG), Headwater Gold Inc. (HWG), Kuya Silver Corp. (KUYA), Norsemont Mining Inc. (NOM) and Pacifica Silver Corp. (PSIL).

Bay Street Rides Far, an annual cycling event that raises funds for the Autism Science Foundation Canada, will take place across Toronto on Sept. 26. The CSE team is thrilled to be sponsoring and participating in this fun and important event once again, which is also sponsored by many leading Bay Street institutions. Different bike routes are available, with options for riders of all ages and skill levels. There is also a family walk option. The CSE encourages its stakeholders to participate by signing up for the event, making a donation or both.

New listings in July, 2026:

• Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. (BABY);
• Secur3D Holdings Inc. (SRD);
• Karus Mining Inc. (KARU);
• Silver Pony Resources Corp. (PONY) -- fundamental change;
• Abitibi Greenstone Gold Corp. (ABGO);
• Axion Minerals Corp. (AXN);
• Generation Uranium Inc. (GEN);
• New Aurora Metals Corp. (NAME);
• Centenario Gold Corp. (CTG);
• Northern Discovery Metals Inc. (NOR).

About the Canadian Securities Exchange

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The CSE offers global investors access to an innovative collection of growing and mature companies.