Graphite One Ranks No. 8 on 2026 OTCQX Best 50; Engages ICP Securities Inc. for Automated Market Making Services

Executive Summary

• Graphite One Inc. was ranked No. 8 in the 2026 OTCQX® Best 50, highlighting strong total‑return and dollar‑volume growth in 2025.
• The company entered into a four‑month automated market‑making agreement with ICP Securities Inc., paying a monthly fee of C$7,500 (plus taxes) with automatic month‑to‑month renewals.
• No performance‑based compensation or share‑based awards are included; ICP may acquire an interest in Graphite One’s securities subject to TSX‑V rules.

Key Details

• OTCQX Best 50 Ranking: Ranked #8 out of the top 50 OTCQX‑listed companies for 2025, based on equal weighting of one‑year total return and average daily dollar‑volume growth.
• Market‑Making Agreement with ICP Securities Inc.:
• Monthly fee: C$7,500 + applicable taxes.
• Initial Term: 4 months starting Jan 21 2026; thereafter automatically renews on a month‑to‑month basis unless 30‑day notice is given.
• No performance factors, stock options, or other share‑based compensation are part of the agreement.
• ICP will bear all costs incurred in buying and selling Graphite One shares; no third‑party funding is provided.
• ICP and its clients may acquire an interest in Graphite One securities in the future, subject to TSX‑V compliance.
• CEO Quote: “All of us at Graphite One are pleased to be recognized as number 8… it is a strong signal that our complete supply chain strategy is meeting with investor approval.” – Anthony Huston, CEO.
• Domestic Supply Chain Strategy (contextual): The release reiterates Graphite One’s plan to develop a U.S.–based graphite supply chain anchored by the Graphite Creek deposit, including potential manufacturing and recycling facilities in Ohio (subject to financing).

Notable Quotes

“All of us at Graphite One are pleased to be recognized as number 8 in the OTCQX Best 50 rankings… I want to thank our entire G1 team for the effort that has led to this achievement.” – Anthony Huston, CEO.