Core Viewpoint - First Tellurium Corp. has been requested by OTC Markets Group to address recent promotional activities related to its common shares traded on the OTCQB market [1] Group 1: Promotional Activities - OTC Markets informed the Company about promotional activities, including digital marketing materials distributed by Small Cap Canada, which highlighted the Company's tellurium-based technologies and target markets [2] - The Company engaged Hillside Consulting and Media Inc. for marketing services from September 22 to 26, 2025, paying $20,000 plus taxes for digital marketing services, including SEO and content creation [3] - The marketing materials were reviewed by management prior to dissemination, and the Company believes no statements were materially false or misleading [4] Group 2: Trading Volume and Investor Interest - The Company noted that promotional activities coincided with an increase in trading volume, but it attributes the initial increase to press releases issued on September 4 and September 18, 2025 [5] - The Company does not have an opinion on whether the promotional activity was a significant cause of further increases in trading volume, as multiple factors influence trading [5] Group 3: Insider Transactions and Compliance - An internal inquiry revealed that only Tyrone Docherty, the President and CEO, purchased 650,000 shares in the past 90 days, with all insider transactions publicly disclosed as per Canadian regulations [6] - The Company has engaged various third-party service providers for marketing and promotional services over the last twelve months, including Hillside Consulting and Media Inc. [7] Group 4: Securities Issuance - The Company has not issued shares or convertible securities at a discount to market prices, complying with applicable regulations [8][9] Group 5: Business Model - First Tellurium's business model focuses on generating revenue through mineral discovery, project development, and the development of tellurium-based technologies [10]