First Canadian Graphite Inc. Announces Closing Financing - $2,768,100.00

Core Viewpoint - First Canadian Graphite Inc. has successfully closed a private placement offering, raising gross proceeds of $2,768,100 through the sale of 9,227,000 units at $0.30 each, which was oversubscribed by $168,100 [1][2] Financing Details - The proceeds from the financing will be allocated for general working capital and an exploration and drill program on the Berkwood Graphite Project in northern Quebec [2] - Each unit consists of one common share and one-half warrant, with each whole warrant allowing the purchase of one common share at $0.50 for two years [1] Insider Participation - Three insiders subscribed for a total of 270,000 units, which qualifies as a "related party transaction" but is exempt from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements [3] - A new insider position was created through the participation of an investor who subscribed for 750,000 units [3] Finder Fees - A finder fee of $38,802.02 in cash and 125,440 finder warrants, exercisable at $0.50 for two years, will be paid/issued [4] Regulatory Approval - The company will seek approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to close the financing and issue the securities, which will be subject to a hold period of four months plus one day from the issuance date [5] Company Background - First Canadian Graphite is managed by a team with over 150 years of collective experience in mining, with a focus on the Berkwood graphite resource in Northern Quebec, which is fully owned by the company [7]