Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 13, 2026) - Tuktu Resources Ltd. (TSXV: TUK) ("Tuktu" or the "Company", a junior oil and gas producer based in Calgary, Alberta, announces leadership changes, effective immediately.Tuktu is pleased to welcome Craig Wall, CPA, CA as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Craig brings over 25 years of experience as a senior finance professional, beginning his career with EY and KPMG before transitioning to the oil and gas sector. Mr. Wall previously held the position of V ...

Leadership Changes - Tuktu Resources Ltd. announces significant leadership changes to align operations with long-term strategic goals and reduce general and administrative expenses [1][2] - Tim de Freitas, Gregory Feltham, and Kent Busby will cease their roles as President & CEO, Vice President of Exploration, and Vice President of Production, respectively [1][2] Strategic Review and Operational Efficiency - The leadership changes are a response to ongoing market challenges and a strategic review initiated by the Board to streamline operations and enhance efficiency [2] - The Company aims to preserve financial flexibility and implement cost-saving measures for long-term sustainability [2] Capital Budget Suspension - The incremental capital budget increase announced on August 20, 2025, will be suspended immediately to further the Company's strategic goals and reduce expenses [3] Interim Leadership - Kathleen Dixon, Chairperson of the Board, has been appointed as interim President and CEO while the search for a permanent replacement begins [4] - The Board expresses confidence in Ms. Dixon's ability to fulfill the Company's commitments to shareholders during this transition [4] Technical Management Support - The Company will seek arrangements with a qualified consultant to provide day-to-day technical management services to ensure operational continuity until a permanent President and CEO is appointed [5]

Group 1 - Tuktu Resources Ltd. granted 240,000 stock options to a newly-appointed director as part of its long-term incentive program effective August 22, 2025 [1] - The stock options will vest between the first and third anniversary of the grant date, with an exercise price of $0.05 per common share and an expiration date of August 22, 2030 [1] Group 2 - Tuktu Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded junior oil and gas development company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, with producing oil and gas properties in southern Alberta [2]

Core Insights - Bayswater Exploration and Production has successfully closed a sale of certain DJ Basin assets to Prairie Operating Co. for approximately $603 million in cash and stock [1][2] - The transaction includes the acquisition of around 24,000 leased acres, 300 horizontal wells producing 27,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day, and a saltwater disposal system [2] - Following the sale, Bayswater will retain 70 horizontal wells producing approximately 18,000 BOED and is committed to continuing operations in Colorado [3] Company Overview - Bayswater is a privately held oil and natural gas development company with operations in Colorado and Texas, focusing on responsible energy development and minimizing environmental impacts [4] - The company has been operating in the DJ Basin for 16 years and aims to rebuild its Colorado footprint in the coming years [3]