Focus Graphite Engages Independent Trading Group as Market Maker

Core Viewpoint - Focus Graphite Inc. has engaged Independent Trading Group for market-making services to enhance liquidity and trading of its shares on the TSX Venture Exchange [1][10]. Group 1: Market-Making Agreement - The ITG Agreement stipulates a monthly compensation of CAD $5,500, with an initial term of one month and automatic renewals unless terminated with 30 days' notice [2]. - ITG will not receive shares or options as compensation and is unrelated to Focus Graphite [2]. Group 2: Termination of Previous Agreement - Focus Graphite has terminated its Marketing Services Agreement with Outside the Box Capital Inc. after approximately two months, incurring around CAD $50,000 in marketing expenditures during this period [3]. - The company had granted OTB Capital 950,000 stock options, all of which have been cancelled as none had vested by the time of termination [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Focus Graphite is focused on developing high-grade flake graphite deposits and innovative battery technologies, with its flagship Lac Knife project being a significant high-purity graphite deposit in North America [6][7]. - The company is committed to environmentally sustainable processing solutions and aims to secure a locally sourced supply of critical minerals [8].