First Atlantic Nickel Reports $1,977,600 in Warrant Exercise Proceeds; All $0.20 Warrants Now Expired

Core Viewpoint - First Atlantic Nickel Corp. has successfully raised a total of $1,977,600 through the exercise of warrants and finder's units, significantly reducing the dilutive overhang for shareholders following the expiration of unexercised warrants [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Activities - The company received gross proceeds of $1,886,000 from the exercise of 9,430,000 warrants, with 6,810,000 warrants exercised in January 2026 alone, contributing $1,362,000 [2]. - Additionally, 332,000 finder's units were exercised for gross proceeds of $33,200, leading to the issuance of 332,000 common share purchase warrants [2]. - The total gross proceeds from all warrant, finder's units, and finder's warrants exercises amounted to $1,977,600 [2]. Group 2: Upcoming Offerings - The company has arranged a non-brokered private placement of common shares at a price of $0.18 per share, aiming to raise up to $3,000,000 [3]. - The offering is expected to consist of approximately 16,666,667 shares [3]. - Proceeds from the offering will be used to advance projects, satisfy option payment obligations, manage mineral claims, and cover general administrative expenses [4]. Group 3: Regulatory Compliance - The shares will be offered to purchasers in Canada (excluding Quebec) under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, which is expected to exempt the shares from a statutory hold period [5]. - The offering is subject to regulatory approvals, including that of the TSX Venture Exchange, and is expected to close in tranches by February 27, 2026 [7].