Mr. Richard Carleton reports

CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE REPORTS SEPTEMBER 2026 PERFORMANCE FIGURES

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

September, 2026, operating statistics:

• Trading volume of CSE-listed securities totalled 1.1 billion shares.
• Trading value of CSE-listed securities was $376-million.
• CSE issuers completed 88 financings that raised an aggregate $327-million.
• The CSE welcomed listings from five new companies and one fundamental change of business for an existing issuer, bringing total listed securities to 739 as at Sept. 30, 2026.

"September was marked by a substantial uptick in the total value of financings for CSE-listed companies, driven by significant equity financings by BetterLife Pharma Inc. and Avanti Gold Corp.," said Richard Carleton, chief executive officer of the CSE. "This reflects a strong year for equity financing on the exchange. In fact, for the year to date, equity financings on the CSE total approximately $1.7-billion, which is greater than any full year since 2021, with mining and life sciences showing particular strength."

What is on at the CSE

The CSE recently participated in the 17th biennial World Financial Information Conference (WFIC) in Copenhagen. The WFIC is a global event focused on the sourcing, compliance and delivery of financial information. The conference explored issues shaping the financial information industry and changing its competitive environment, with a focus on best practices, standards, new technologies, globalization and consolidation.

The CSE is a sponsor of the 93rd Annual STA Market Structure Conference, which concludes today in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year's conference is The Future in Focus, and it will examine the key developments and forces shaping the equities, options and ETF (exchange-traded fund) markets, including tokenization, prediction markets, artificial intelligence, extended-hours trading, and capital formation across both private and public markets.

The CSE will attend the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC 2026), beginning Oct. 27 in Sydney, Australia. IMARC connects C-suite leaders, mine site personnel, investors and decision makers across the mining value chain, through a multistream conference and an exhibition of over 500 global solution providers showcasing the technologies and services shaping the sector. Part of Australia's International Mining Week, IMARC attracts attendees from over 120 countries and over 50 government delegations, alongside a broader calendar of sideline events throughout the week.

On the same day, the CSE is pleased to return as a sponsor of Planet MicroCap Showcase: Toronto 2026. This conference brings the microcap investing community together for a three-day event featuring company presentations and one-on-one meetings, giving investors and management teams opportunities to connect, share insights and explore emerging companies.

Finally, the CSE is proud to be a co-sponsor of the Red Cloud Fall Mining Showcase, beginning Oct. 28 in Toronto. This two-day event brings together mining companies, brokers and investors for keynote presentations and valuable networking opportunities with industry peers. CSE-listed companies presenting at the conference include Max Power Mining, McFarlane Lake Mining, Myriad Uranium, Nevada Organic Phosphate and Pasinex Resources.

New listings in September, 2026:

• Pelican AI Corp. (PEL);
• Brutus Mining Inc. (BRU);
• Power Leaves Holdings Corp. (NASA) -- fundamental change of business;
• Tiger Financial Services Inc. (BANQ);
• Blade Resources Inc. (AZCU);
• Tungsten Eagle Development Corp. (MAGA).

About the Canadian Securities Exchange

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