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Regulatory

Earthworks may file financials late, applies for MCTO

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 19, 2026 · 19:38 EWK · 0.03 Earthworks Industries Inc
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Executive Summary

  • Earthworks Industries Inc. anticipates a default in completing its annual filings for the financial year ended November 30, 2025, due to the serious illness of its Chief Financial Officer, David Russell.
  • The company has applied to the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) for a temporary Management Cease Trade Order (MCTO) under National Policy 12-203.
  • If granted, the MCTO will prohibit trading by company insiders but will not restrict trading by other market participants.

Key Details

  • Filing Delay: The company expects to be unable to complete its audited financial statements and Annual Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for the year ended Nov. 30, 2025, by the March 30, 2026 deadline.
  • Cause of Delay: The delay is attributed to unforeseen circumstances regarding the serious illness of CFO David Russell, who has been on medical leave and unable to fulfill certification responsibilities required under National Instrument 52-109.
  • Regulatory Action: An application for a temporary Management Cease Trade Order (MCTO) has been submitted to the BCSC.
  • Trading Restrictions: The MCTO, if approved, will prohibit trading in the company's securities by certain insiders (direct or indirect) but will not restrict trading by other parties.
  • Remediation Timeline: The company anticipates completing the annual filings and returning to compliance within five weeks of the date of the news release.
  • Interim Compliance: Until the filings are complete, the company will issue biweekly default status reports via news releases in accordance with NP 12-203.
  • Auditor: The company is working with Crowe MacKay LLP (CM) to finalize the audit.

Notable Quotes

  • "Although the Company is working diligently with its auditor, Crowe MacKay LLP (CM), the company is applying for the MCTO in anticipation of an expected delay in completion of the annual filings due to unforeseen circumstances relating to the serious illness of the company's chief financial officer, David Russell."
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