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M&A / Property

Waskahigan appoints Ewaniuk as interim CEO, director

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Executive Summary

  • Ross Ewaniuk appointed interim CEO and director; Gregory Leia remains a director, Tracy Zimmerman stays CFO/director, and Gerald Roe continues as director.
  • Jamil Kassam purchased 953,100 common shares at C$0.20 each, attaining ~27.8% of outstanding shares.
  • Ross Ewanift purchased 1,391,550 common shares at C$0.20 each, attaining ~40.7% of outstanding shares, triggering early‑warning reporting requirements.

Key Details

  • Interim CEO Appointment: Ross Ewaniuk named interim chief executive officer and added to the board as a director.
  • Board Composition: Existing directors include former CEO Gregory Leia, CFO/director Tracy Zimmerman, and director Gerald Roe.
  • Share Purchase – Jamil Kassam:
  • Agreement dated March 12 2026; purchase of 953,100 common shares at C$0.20 per share.
  • Transfer completed on March 23 2026.
  • Post‑transaction ownership: 27.84% of issued and outstanding common shares.
  • Share Purchase – Ross Ewaniuk:
  • Agreement dated March 12 2026; purchase of 1,391,550 common shares at C$0.20 per share.
  • Transfer completed on March 23 2026.
  • Post‑transaction ownership: 40.65% of issued and outstanding common shares.
  • Purpose of Acquisitions: Shares obtained for investment purposes; future acquisitions or disposals may occur subject to market conditions and other factors.
  • Arm’s‑Length Relationship: Ewaniuk and Kassam do not act jointly or in concert; transactions are at arm’s length.
  • Regulatory Disclosure: Early warning reports filed per NI 62‑103/NI 62‑104; copies available on SEDAR+.

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