LEADING EDGE MATERIALS ANNOUNCES UP TO $4,000,000 NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Core Viewpoint - Leading Edge Materials Corp. plans to conduct a non-brokered private placement of up to 25,000,000 units at a price of C$0.16 per unit, aiming for total gross proceeds of up to C$4,000,000 [2][3]. Group 1: Private Placement Details - The private placement will consist of units, each comprising one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant allowing the purchase of one common share at C$0.32 until four years from the closing date [4]. - The company anticipates participation from certain insiders, which will be considered a related party transaction, but expects to rely on exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements [5]. - The placement targets Canadian, Nordic, and other international investors, with all securities subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the closing date [6]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the private placement will be allocated to the company's projects in Sweden and Romania, as well as for general working capital and corporate purposes [3]. Group 3: Regulatory and Compliance Information - The private placement is subject to necessary regulatory approvals, including that of the TSX Venture Exchange [6]. - The securities will not be registered under U.S. securities laws and cannot be offered or sold in the U.S. without registration or an applicable exemption [8][20].