Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: VCG) (OTCQB: VCGMF) ("Visionary" or "the Company") announced today that a feature article produced by Market One highlighting the Company's operations and growth strategy has been published on Kitco.The article examines sustained precious-metal demand and tightening global copper supply, outlining the Company's strategy to reawaken and advance a portfolio of scalable Canadian VMS assets through m ...

HONG KONG, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionary Holdings Inc. (“GV” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GV), a technology-driven multinational enterprise, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Visionary Health Technology Group Limited, has established three new regional wholly owned subsidiaries in Qingdao, Wuxi and Wuhu, China. These subsidiaries are primarily dedicated to localized market expansion, institutional partnerships, and frontline sales execution for GV’s regenerative medicine, cellula ...

TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionary Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GV) (“Visionary” or the “Company”) announced today that in December 2025 it entered into a securities purchase agreement with an existing institutional investor (the “Investor”). In connection with the transaction, the Company issued to the Investor a senior secured convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $500,000 (the “December 2025 Note”) in exchange for gross proceeds of $450,000. As previously disclosed, on Januar ...

Core Viewpoint - Visionary Holdings Inc. has resolved a compliance issue with Nasdaq regarding its periodic reporting status by filing its Annual Report on Form 20-F, thus maintaining its listing on the exchange [2][3][4]. Group 1: Compliance and Reporting - On January 27, 2026, the Company received a Staff Determination Letter from Nasdaq indicating non-compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to a delayed filing of its Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 [2]. - The Company filed its Form 20-F on January 28, 2026, resolving the compliance issue, which was caused by technical delays in the EDGAR system rather than financial discrepancies [3]. - Nasdaq confirmed on January 29, 2026, that the Company now meets the requirements of Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), closing the matter [3]. Group 2: Company Overview and Strategy - Visionary Holdings Inc. is a high-growth technology company based in Markham, Ontario, focusing on innovative software solutions for the aesthetic medicine industry and advancements in stem cell research [5]. - The Company aims to integrate cutting-edge technology with industrial resources to provide innovative solutions and high-quality services globally, while pursuing strategic acquisitions and organic growth to deliver long-term value to shareholders [5].

Core Viewpoint - Visionary Holdings Inc. has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) following the filing of its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Compliance and Reporting - The company was previously notified by Nasdaq on August 5, 2025, regarding non-compliance due to the delayed filing of its Annual Report [2]. - The filing of Form 20-F on January 28, 2026, led to Nasdaq confirming the company's compliance with listing requirements [3]. - Nasdaq informed the company on January 29, 2026, that the compliance matter is now closed [3]. Group 2: Company Overview - Visionary Holdings Inc. is a technology-driven multinational enterprise listed on Nasdaq, focusing on innovative education, AI applications, and high-tech healthcare solutions [4]. - The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates through subsidiaries across North America and Asia [4].

Business Expansion and Revenue Goals - The company plans to open 6,000 brand franchise stores in the next 3 years, aiming to help 100 million customers develop proper gastrointestinal maintenance habits and achieve annual revenue exceeding $100 million[133]. - The company intends to achieve annual revenue exceeding $100 million in the next 2 years by focusing on developing anti-aging and high-end medical aesthetics services using advanced technologies and innovative methods[133]. - Future strategies include expanding marketing networks in target countries such as China, India, Brazil, and Southeast Asia[134]. Education Programs and Initiatives - The company offers four levels of degree-oriented education programs, including Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), vocational-oriented two-year college programs, four-year undergraduate programs, and master's programs[120]. - The company provides AI-assisted learning tools to enhance students' learning outcomes, including AI learning platforms and self-correction homework assistants[127]. - The company has established a cooperative education model with public universities for undergraduate programs, allowing students to transition smoothly into higher education[122]. - The company operates three schools offering OSSD programs, providing education to both local and international students through various learning models[121]. - The company plans to enhance its OSSD program by establishing partnerships with more public colleges and universities and developing an AI-based student management system[134]. - The company expects revenue from the education sector to continue growing due to the acquisition of Max the Mutt College of Animation and favorable immigration policies for international students[200]. Financial Performance and Revenue Analysis - Revenue decreased by $4.3 million, or 46.2%, to approximately $5.0 million in fiscal 2025 from approximately $9.4 million in fiscal 2024, primarily due to a decrease in rent revenue of $5.2 million[145]. - Tuition revenue remained stable in fiscal 2025, while the company generated $1.1 million from product sales[145]. - Revenue increased by $0.9 million, or 11.2%, to approximately $9.4 million in fiscal 2024 from approximately $8.4 million in fiscal 2023, mainly due to an increase in rent revenue[146]. - Total revenue decreased by $4.3 million, or 46.2%, from $9.4 million in fiscal 2024 to $5.0 million in fiscal 2025[1]. - Rent revenue decreased by $5.2 million, or 65.1%, from $8.0 million in fiscal 2024 to $2.8 million in fiscal 2025, primarily due to the disposal of two subsidiaries and receivership of two office buildings[2][3]. - Tuition revenue decreased by $0.2 million, or 13.0%, from $1.4 million in fiscal 2024 to $1.2 million in fiscal 2025, with a decline in student numbers at Max the Mutt College of Animation[4]. - Sales of products generated approximately $1.1 million in revenue in fiscal 2025, marking the introduction of a new business segment focused on health and wellness nutritional products[5]. Profitability and Expenses - Gross profit for fiscal 2025 was $1.4 million, representing 28.0% of sales, compared to $2.5 million or 27.1% of sales in fiscal 2024[141]. - Total operating expenses in fiscal 2025 were $4.9 million, slightly up by 0.3% from $4.9 million in fiscal 2024[141]. - The company reported a net loss of $15.7 million in fiscal 2025, compared to a net income of $967,249 in fiscal 2024, marking a significant decline of 1,728.0%[141]. - Operating expenses for general and administrative purposes increased by 90.8% to $2.2 million in fiscal 2025 from $1.1 million in fiscal 2024[141]. - Interest expense decreased by 15.2% to $4.9 million in fiscal 2025 from $5.8 million in fiscal 2024[141]. - General and administrative expenses increased by $1.0 million, or 90.8%, from $1.1 million in fiscal 2024 to $2.2 million in fiscal 2025, representing 43.4% of total revenue[7]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $3.0 million in fiscal 2025, compared to $4.1 million in fiscal 2024[184]. - Net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $14.5 million in fiscal 2025, compared to $13.1 million in fiscal 2024, primarily from the disposal of office buildings[188]. - Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $11.3 million in fiscal 2025, compared to $9.5 million in fiscal 2024, mainly due to recognized mortgages related to subsidiary disposals[190]. - As of March 31, 2025, total shareholders' equity was approximately $5.2 million, with current liabilities of approximately $58.3 million[195]. - The company had outstanding loans totaling approximately $41.4 million from banks in Canada and approximately $4.2 million from private lenders as of March 31, 2025[194]. - As of March 31, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $0.6 million, current assets of approximately $2.1 million, and current liabilities of approximately $69.7 million, resulting in a negative working capital of $67.7 million[196]. - The company plans to fund working capital through operations, selling three office buildings, bank borrowings, and additional loans from Ms. Zhou[197]. Corporate Governance and Management - The company is classified as an "emerging growth company" under the JOBS Act, allowing it to take advantage of certain exemptions from reporting and financial disclosure requirements[104]. - The company meets the definition of a "foreign private issuer," which exempts it from certain provisions applicable to U.S. domestic public companies, reducing its reporting obligations[108]. - The board of directors includes experienced members such as William T. Chai, who has over 35 years of experience in commercial investment and venture capital[245]. - The company has a diverse management team with significant experience in various sectors, including public policy and business management[246]. - The total cash compensation for all executives for the year ended March 31, 2025, was $166,920,000[267]. - The company issued a total of 645,238 common shares as service awards under the Amended and Restated 2024 Restricted Stock Plan[270]. - The company paid a total of $0 in cash for service fees to 9 directors for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025[271]. - The board of directors consists of 9 members, with 7 qualifying as independent under Nasdaq rules[257]. - The company does not have a defined benefit pension plan or any retirement benefits[272]. - The Compensation Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving the overall compensation package of senior executives[280]. - The company has established four board committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating, and Investment[276]. - The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting and financial reporting processes[277]. Employee Relations and Development - The company has approximately 64 full-time employees, with the largest function being Teaching and Research, which employs 30 individuals[283]. - Employee compensation includes fixed salaries and discretionary bonuses based on company performance, with an annual performance evaluation system in place[287]. - The company does not engage recruitment agencies and maintains a fair recruitment policy focusing on technical skills, academic background, and relevant work experience[284]. - There are no labor disputes or trade union memberships among employees, indicating good employee relations[285]. - The company emphasizes employee training and development to maximize potential and keep up with industry developments[283]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company does not currently have significant direct foreign exchange risk as all revenues and expenses are denominated in Canadian Dollars (C$) and have not used derivative financial instruments for hedging[222]. - The company has fixed borrowing interest rates, mitigating material interest rate risk, and has not utilized derivative financial instruments for managing interest risk exposure[223]. - The company aims to manage liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash and banking facilities to meet financial obligations[224]. - Revenue is recognized based on ASC 606, reflecting the transfer of goods or services to customers as performance obligations are satisfied[227]. - The company generates revenues through educational programs and services, as well as from rents, decoration and construction projects, and sales of vacant lands[229]. - The company is currently evaluating the impact of new accounting standards, including ASU 2024-03, which introduces new disclosure requirements for income statement expenses effective after December 15, 2026[235]. - The company does not expect a material effect on its consolidated financial statements from recently issued accounting standards[243]. - Forward-looking statements in the report are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations[31]. - The company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements except as required by law, highlighting the importance of caution in interpreting these statements[32].

Core Insights - Visionary Metals Corp. has acquired the Slipstream Copper-Gold-Silver Project through staking agreements, located in Box Elder County, Utah, and Elko County, Nevada [1][2] Project Overview - The Slipstream project consists of 468 unpatented mining claims covering approximately 37 km², featuring porphyry-related copper-gold mineralization and associated skarn and carbonate-replacement lead-zinc-silver mineralization [2] - The project is centered on a large hydrothermal system associated with a porphyritic monzogranite intrusion within the historic Lucin Mining District [2] Geological Characteristics - The project exhibits classic geochemical and geological characteristics of a porphyry copper-gold system, with mineralized skarn and CRD components visible at the surface within a 5 km by 10 km alteration halo [3] - Historical data includes 380 surface rock samples collected between 1988 and 1997, with 25 new samples collected in 2025, showing significant mineralization [3][5] Sample Highlights - Gold values reached up to 20.1 g/t, with 38 samples over 1.0 g/t and 252 samples above 0.1 g/t averaging 1.07 g/t [5] - Copper values reached up to 5.0%, with 32 samples equal to or greater than 1% and 106 samples above 0.1% averaging 0.59% [5] - Silver values reached up to 243 g/t, averaging 20 g/t across all samples, with 32 samples equal to or greater than 100 g/t [5] - Zinc values reached up to 3.4%, averaging 0.28%, including 48 samples equal to or greater than 1% [5] - Molybdenum values reached or exceeded 1.0%, averaging 0.01% [5] Infrastructure and Support - The project benefits from excellent infrastructure, including Interstate 80, Union Pacific railway, and proximity to copper smelting capacity, along with strong community and state support for mining in Utah and Nevada [3] Acquisition Agreements - Visionary has agreed to purchase 100% interest in eight unpatented mining claims from Arnevut Resources Inc. for 250,000 shares and a 1% Net Smelter Return royalty on gold, silver, and copper [9] - Visionary also plans to issue 250,000 shares to Precious Metals LLC as part of a staking agreement on 471 contiguous unpatented mining claims [9] Planned Work Program - The planned work program includes geological mapping, systematic sampling, magnetic surveys, and drill planning, with the first diamond drill program targeted for Q3-Q4 2026 [11]

Core Viewpoint - Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. is advancing its portfolio of critical and precious metal-rich deposits in stable Canadian mining jurisdictions, with a focus on the Point Leamington deposit in Newfoundland, as highlighted in a feature article published on BNN Bloomberg [1][2]. Company Overview - Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: VCG) (OTCQB: VCGMF) is focused on developing a portfolio of base and precious metals deposits located in established Canadian mining jurisdictions [3]. - The flagship Point Leamington deposit is 100% owned by the company and is situated in one of Canada's richest VMS and Gold Districts [3]. Mineral Resources - The Point Leamington deposit has a pit constrained Indicated Mineral Resource of 5.0 million tonnes (Mt) grading 2.5 g/t AuEq, totaling 402 thousand ounces (koz) AuEq, which includes 145.7 koz gold, 60.0 million pounds (Mlb) copper, 153.5 Mlb zinc, 2.0 million ounces (Moz) silver, and 1.5 Mlb lead [3]. - An Inferred Mineral Resource at the same deposit is 13.7 Mt grading 2.24 g/t AuEq, amounting to 986.5 koz AuEq, comprising 354.8 koz gold, 110.2 Mlb copper, 527.3 Mlb zinc, 6.2 Moz silver, and 7.0 Mlb lead [3]. - Additionally, there is an out-of-pit Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.7 Mt grading 3.06 g/t AuEq, equating to 168.5 koz AuEq, which includes 65.4 koz gold, 13.3 Mlb copper, 102.9 Mlb zinc, 1.4 Moz silver, and 2.6 Mlb lead [3]. Upcoming Exploration Plans - The company is preparing for its first exploration drilling campaign to advance its gold-, copper-, zinc-, and silver-rich VMS assets [2]. - The Rainbow deposit at the Pine Bay Project is also being permitted, with an indicated mineral resource of 3.44 Mt grading 3.59% CuEq, totaling 272.4 Mlb CuEq [3]. - An inferred mineral resource on the Rainbow deposit is 1.28 Mt grading 2.95% CuEq, containing 83.4 Mlb CuEq, and an inferred mineral resource at the Pine Bay deposit is 1.0 Mt grading 2.62% Cu [3]. Economic Potential - The Nash Creek Project, located in the VMS-rich Bathurst Mining District of New Brunswick, has a 2018 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) indicating a pre-tax Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 34.1% and a Net Present Value (NPV) of $230 million at a zinc price of $1.25 [3].

Core Viewpoint - Visionary Holdings Inc. is undergoing a strategic transformation from a traditional education and real estate focus to a diversified platform centered on health management, anti-aging, and premium medical aesthetics, with initial revenue contributions from emerging health-related businesses indicating early progress in this transition [1][3][13]. Financial Performance - For fiscal year 2025, total revenue was USD 5.04 million, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 46.2%, mainly due to a contraction in real estate leasing operations and changes in the education policy environment [3]. - The company reported a net loss of USD 15.75 million, primarily due to one-time transformation-related investments and asset impairment charges totaling approximately USD 4.70 million [4]. - Gross margin improved to 28.0%, with the education services segment achieving a gross margin of 64.4%, indicating stability in core operating efficiency [5]. - As of March 31, 2025, total assets were USD 63.63 million, with the company facing liquidity pressures and pursuing equity financing and debt restructuring measures [6]. Business Developments - Revenue from emerging health-related businesses accounted for approximately 21.1% of total revenue, marking the early implementation stage of the company's business restructuring [3]. - The company generated USD 1.06 million from life sciences and health-related businesses, including health management and medical aesthetics [7]. - Strategic collaborations were established with Jiangsu Yike Regenerative Medicine Technology Co., Ltd. and Anhui Weikang Kangling Medical Technology Co., Ltd. to enhance access to proprietary technologies and expand the global premium medical aesthetics service network [10]. Strategic Focus - The company aims to advance commercialization efforts in health management, anti-aging, and premium medical aesthetics, leveraging global technology and market resources through strategic collaborations and potential acquisitions [16]. - The CEO emphasized the importance of strengthening corporate governance and internal controls to support sustainable growth and long-term value creation for shareholders [15].

Core Viewpoint - Visionary Holdings Inc. has released its final annual report for fiscal year 2025, highlighting a strategic transformation towards health management, anti-aging, and premium medical aesthetics, with initial revenue contributions from emerging health businesses indicating early progress in this transition [1][3][14]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for fiscal year 2025 was USD 5.04 million, a decrease of 46.2% year-over-year, primarily due to a contraction in real estate leasing operations and changes in the education policy environment [3]. - The company reported a net loss of USD 15.75 million, largely due to one-time transformation-related investments and asset impairment charges totaling approximately USD 4.70 million [4]. - Gross margin improved to 28.0%, with the education services segment achieving a gross margin of 64.4%, indicating stability in core operating efficiency [5]. - Cash flow from investing activities was USD 14.51 million, mainly from asset dispositions, while operating cash outflows decreased to USD 2.97 million from USD 4.10 million in the previous fiscal year [5]. Business Developments - Emerging health-related businesses contributed approximately 21.1% of total revenue, marking the early implementation stage of the company's business restructuring [3]. - Real estate leasing revenue was USD 2.80 million, education services revenue was USD 1.18 million, and life sciences and health-related businesses generated USD 1.06 million [8]. - The company is pursuing initiatives in health management and anti-aging, focusing on gastrointestinal health management and service-oriented offerings, with early-stage commercialization efforts in Asia [9]. - Strategic collaborations have been established with industry participants to enhance access to proprietary technologies and expand the global premium medical aesthetics service network [11]. Strategic Focus - The company aims to advance its development in high-potential segments within premium medical aesthetics and cellular rejuvenation-related businesses, with plans for commercialization and market expansion over the next two years [15]. - The AI education business remains stable, continuing to offer various educational programs while cooperating with Canadian public institutions [12]. - Future plans include optimizing the AI education ecosystem, enhancing digital student management systems, and expanding marketing efforts in key Asian markets [20].