EDM Initiates OTCQB Market Preparation to Expand U.S. Investor Access

Executive Summary

• EDM Resources announced it has begun preparations to list its common shares on the U.S. OTCQB® Venture Market, aiming to broaden investor access and improve liquidity.
• The company engaged OTC Advisory Services Inc. to manage the application process, including Form 211 filing, sponsorship, and DTC eligibility.
• Concurrently, EDM granted 1,000,000 stock options to senior management and issued 1,962,546 payment shares to Novus Merchant Partners for consulting services under an amended agreement.

Key Details

• OTCQB Listing Preparation
• Engaged OTC Advisory Services Inc. for documentation, Form 211 filing with a FINRA‑registered market maker, sponsorship, and DTC eligibility.
• Anticipated benefits: enhanced U.S. investor access, improved liquidity, increased visibility, streamlined settlement, dual‑market presence (TSX Venture & OTCQB).
• Stock Option Grants
• Board approved aggregate of 1,000,000 options at C$0.30 per share, expiring 26 Feb 2031.
• Allocation: 600,000 to President/CEO Mark Haywood; 200,000 to CFO Arnab De; 200,000 to consultant Manish Grigo.
• Payment Shares Issuance to Novus Merchant Partners
• Total of 1,962,546 common shares issued as payment for consulting services.
• Issue schedule and pricing:
  • 166,667 shares @ $0.18 (May 9 2024) – $30k
  • 230,769 shares @ $0.13 (Aug 9 2024) – $30k
  • 230,769 shares @ $0.13 (Nov 9 2024) – $30k
  • 230,769 shares @ $0.13 (Feb 9 2025) – $30k
  • 428,571 shares @ $0.07 (May 9 2025) – $30k
  • 375,000 shares @ $0.08 (Aug 9 2025) – $30k
  • 300,000 shares @ $0.10 (Nov 9 2025) – $30k
• Shares subject to a four‑month plus one‑day hold ending 3 July 2026.
• Consulting Agreement Amendment
• Original fee: $20,000/month ($10k cash, $10k accrued in shares).
• Amended (Oct 1 2024): $10,000/month payable solely in shares.

Notable Quotes

“Expanding EDM's trading platform into the United States is a strategic step forward. A U.S. quotation will broaden investor access, enhance liquidity, and increase our visibility within the North American capital markets.” – Mark Haywood, President & CEO

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (strategic market expansion and related financing actions are likely to affect shareholder value).