CONVERSION OF DEBENTURE INTEREST INTO EQUITY AND AMENDMENT OF DEBENTURES
Extension and Modifications to Outstanding Convertible Debentures
Geekco also announces modifications to the outstanding First Tranche Debentures Units 2021, Second Tranche Debentures Units 2021 and Debenture Units 2023, representing an aggregate principal amount of $1,720,000. The modifications consist of an extension of their respective maturity dates by 24 months from the current maturity date of March 1, 2025, with respect to the First Tranche Debentures Units 2021 and the Debentures Units 2023 (together representing an aggregate principal amount of $1,470,000), and April 14, 2025, for the Second Tranche Debenture Units (representing an aggregate principal amount of $250,000) (the " Current Maturity Date"). During this extended period, (i) the minimum conversion price of the principal amount in Common Shares by the Corporation will be of $0.15 during the first 12 months from the Current Maturity Date and of $0.30 thereafter; (ii) the VWAP of the Common Shares for the last 20 days on the TSXV which triggers the option by the Corporation to accelerate the conversion is of $0.225 during the first 12 months from the Current Maturity Date and of $0.30 thereafter; and (iii) the conversion rate of the principal amount in Common Shares by the debentures units holders will be of 6,666 Common Shares per $1,000 Debenture if converted during the first 12-month period from the issue date and of 3,333 Common Shares thereafter. All other terms of the debenture units remain unchanged, including those of the attached warrants, which have not been extended and have thus expired at maturity, as well as the respective interest rates of 10% for the 2021 Debenture Units and 15% for the 2023 Debenture Units, except that interests for the latter with respect to its third anniversary year and going forward are now payable at the maturity date (uncompounded and not capitalized).
Each Warrant which were attached to the Debenture Units 2021 and the Debenture Units 2023 (now expired) entitled their holders to acquire one Common Share for a period of 24 months at an exercise price equal to (i) $0.75 during the first year ($0.50 for the Debenture Units 2023) and (ii) $1.00 during the second year ($0.75 for the Debenture Units 2023), provided that if the volume weighted trading price of the Common Shares for the last 20 days on the TSXV is equal to, or greater than the applicable exercise price plus 20% per Common Share, then the Corporation may force the holder to exercise the Warrants into Common Shares within 30 days, after which the Warrants shall automatically expire.
These modifications will take effect as of the respective Current Maturity Date of each set of convertible debentures, subject to the approval of the TSXV. For more details on the Debenture Units 2021 and Debenture Units 2023, please refer to the press releases issued by the Corporation on March 1 and April 14, 2021, as well as March 2 and April 13, 2023.
The Debenture Units 2023 indirectly held by Henri Harland, a holder of more than 10% of the outstanding securities of the Corporation, through Gestion Harland Inc., are now convertible into up to a potential of 3,333,333 Common Shares. In addition, 1,293,103 Common Shares were issued to Gestion Harland Inc. in settlement of interest payments on the Debenture Units 2023. As a result, Mr. Harland's shareholding, directly and indirectly, has increased by 0.69% to reach 21.33% on an undiluted basis after closing of the above repricing of the Debentures Units 2023 (has increased by 1.65% to reach 26.30% on a partly diluted basis). Xavier Harland, a holder of more than 10% of the outstanding securities of the Corporation on a partly diluted basis, has received directly 43,103 Common Shares pursuant to the settlement of the interests in shares and his Debenture Units 2021 are now convertible into up to a potential of 166,666 Common Shares. His shareholding, directly and indirectly, decreased by 0.35% to reach 8.77% on an undiluted basis after closing of the settlement of payments of interests and the above repricing of the First Tranche Debentures Units 2021 (decreased by 0.48% to reach 14.30% on a partly diluted basis). The issuances of the Common Shares to those insiders constitute related party transactions, but which are exempt from the requirement to provide a formal valuation and obtain minority approval under Regulation 61-101 respecting Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (" Regulation 61-101"), and the board of directors of the Corporation, which includes independent directors in respect of the transactions who are not employees of the Corporation, has unanimously approved the issuances. These transactions are exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of Regulation 61-101 as the Corporation is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the fair market value of any security issued to, or the consideration paid, does not exceed 25% of the Corporation's market capitalization. Geekco did not file a material change report pertaining to the insiders' interests more than 21 days prior to the closing date, as such insiders' interests were not determined at that time. The board members of the Corporation unanimously reviewed its financial conditions and the state of the financial market and determined that the terms and conditions of the conversion of debenture interest into equity, including the issuance to the related party, were fair and equitable and represented the best strategic option available. In addition, neither the Corporation nor the said related parties have knowledge of any material information concerning the Corporation or its securities that has not been generally disclosed.
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Geekco is positioned at the forefront of technological solutions that are evolving the new way of doing marketing while stimulating and energizing the economy of each city and each neighborhood by making consumers and shops interact like never before. Its Tell Me application allows users to discover businesses around them in real time using the interactive map, access exclusive rewards and even find a job. Shops thus increase their traffic and their visibility while recruiting their future employees. All this in the same app.
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(NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) (" Osisko Development" or the " Company") is pleased to announce positive results from an ore sorting testing program conducted on a bulk tonnage sample of mineralized material extracted from its permitted, 100%-owned Cariboo Gold Project (" Cariboo" or the " Project"), located in central British Columbia (" B.C."), Canada. The testwork results demonstrate gold recoveries, mass pull, and upgrade ratios consistent with the assumptions outlined in the 2025 FS (as defined herein), and were conducted on a significantly larger scale than previous programs. Importantly, positive results on a previously untested smaller 6–10 mm size fraction may represent a meaningful opportunity for flowsheet optimization. Key summary results are presented in Table 1: Table 1: Cariboo Ore Sorting Results Summary vs. 2025 FS Assumptions Particle Size Sample Mass 2025 Ore Sorter Results 2025 FS Assumptions (mm) (tonnes) Mass Pull Gold Recovery Upgrade Ratio Mass Pull Gold Recovery Upgrade Ratio 6–10 8 41 % 92 % 2.23 — not tested — 10–30 61 45 % 89 % 1.96 14-49% 89.1-96.6% 1.95 30–70 10 58 % 84 % 2.06 14-49% 89.1-96.6% 1.95 1. Mass pull is defined as the percentage of total feed material retained for further processing, with waste rejection being the equivalent inverse measure. 2. Upgrade ratio is defined as the concentrate material grade (post-sorting) divided by the feed material grade (pre-sorting). Meaning if feed grade is x g/t Au an upgrade ratio of 2.0 would equate to 2x g/t Au in post-sorting material. 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Consistent with the parameters outlined in the 2025 FS and previous testwork, material was tested in separate size-based tranches. Fines particles of 10 mm or smaller bypassed the sorter, while particles between 10–30 mm and 30–70 mm underwent sorter testing. The sorter was set up for each size fraction by changing the ejection modules between runs with different particle sizes. Each sample tranche was tested in a cascade-style test wherein sorter settings were adjusted between passes to evaluate the relationship between mass pull and recovery. The latest software available from TOMRA was used including recent artificial intelligence (AI) developments implemented by TOMRA. This includes Tomra's "Deep Learning" algorithm, an AI function which uses the intensity of the XRT signal to estimate the depth dimension of a particle, improving the prediction in the 3rd dimension. The five settings used to develop the cascade style test were: ultra-high (>50% of area is sulphide), high sulphide (greater than 20% area), medium sulphide (between 10% and 20% area), and low sulphide (between 5% and 10% area). The first pass targeted the most x-ray responsive material, yielding the highest gold grade, but with lower overall recovery. Subsequent passes were conducted until a target mass pull of approximately 50% was achieved. Opportunities & Next Steps. Testing on a subsample of the fines material consisting of 8 tonnes of the 6–10 mm size fraction, enabled by recent advancements in AI software, showed promising results including 92% gold recovery with a 41% mass pull (refer to Table 1). This size fraction was previously untested for ore sorting and may represent a material opportunity for future flowsheet optimization. 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This new route makes it easier for Canadian travelers to explore the rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and sunny beaches of the Riviera Nayarit and the entire state. We look forward to welcoming more visitors to experience the warmth, beauty, and vibrant traditions that make Nayarit a truly unique destination." Guadalajara (GDL) – Raúl Revuelta Musalem, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico "The launch of this new route to Calgary, operated by a renowned airline like WestJet, not only expands travel options but also drives an increase in tourist arrivals to the state of Jalisco. In line with our expansion plans, we continue to create optimal conditions for Guadalajara Airport to position itself as a strategic hub for operations targeting the Canadian market," said Raúl Revuelta Musalem, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico. Havana (HAV) – Cuban Aviation Corporation "The Cuban Aviation Corporation enthusiastically welcomes the announcement of WestJet's operations to Havana this winter. This new service represents a significant step in strengthening ties between Canada and Cuba, and will facilitate the access of more Canadian visitors to the Cuban capital, contributing to the recovery and revitalization of the national tourism sector. We warmly welcome WestJet and wish it every success in this new era, convinced that its presence will contribute to the sustainable growth of tourism and aviation in Cuba." WestJet Cargo – Amanda Ierfino, Vice-President of Sales & Cargo, WestJet "WestJet's 2025/2026 winter schedule marks a pivotal moment for our growing belly cargo operations," said Amanda Ierfino, WestJet Vice-President, Sales and Cargo. " With expanded capacity and increasing momentum, we expect strong cargo demand across new routes to Guadalajara, Managua, Samaná and Havana. The launch of daily service to Tokyo is particularly exciting, as it presents robust two-way trade potential in high-value sectors such as electronics, automotive components, machinery and premium perishables like seafood and fresh fruit." About WestJet WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada's leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians. Learn more about WestJet at (also available in French) Follow WestJet on Facebook at Follow WestJet on X at and Follow WestJet on Instagram at Subscribe to WestJet on YouTube at
