\nNouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (\u201cNMG\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) (NYSE: NMG<\/a>, TSX: NOU<\/a>) announces the payment of accrued interests as part of a previously announced private placement.<\/p>\n
Settlement of Accrued Interests<\/b><\/p>\n
\nUpon the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (the \u201cExchanges\u201d), the accrued interests owed to Investissement Qu\u00e9bec (\u201cHolder\u201d) for the fourth quarter of 2025 under the unsecured convertible note, as amended and restated on October 27, 2025, (the \u201cNote\u201d) issued in connection with the private placement<\/a> announced by press release dated November 8, 2022, will be deemed paid.<\/p>\n \n131,659 common shares at a price of US$2.44 (each, a \u201cCommon Share\u201d) representing an aggregate amount of US$321,248 will be issued and share certificates will be delivered to the Holder at the maturity, conversion or redemption of the Note in payment of the accrued interests due on December 31, 2025, for the fourth quarter of the year. The issuance of Common Shares is subject to the approval of the Exchanges and, when issued, will be subject to a hold period of four (4) months and one day.<\/p>\n \nThe payment of interest in the form of Common Shares of the Corporation takes place in favor of Investissement Qu\u00e9bec, a holder of more than 10% of the securities of the Company, which constitutes a \u201ctransaction with a related party\u201d within the meaning of Regulation 61-101 on measures to protect minority holders during specific transactions (\u201cRegulation 61-101\u201d). However, the directors of the Company, who voted, have determined that the exemptions from the official valuation obligation and the approval of minority holders, provided for in sections 5.5 a) and 5.7 1) a) of Regulation 61-101 respectively, may be invoked as neither the fair market value of the shares issued to this insider nor the fair market value of the consideration paid does not exceed 25% of the market capitalization of the Company. No director of the Company has expressed a contrary opinion or disagreement in connection with the foregoing.<\/p>\n About Nouveau Monde Graphite<\/b><\/p>\n \nNouveau Monde Graphite is an integrated company developing responsible mining and advanced processing operations to supply the global economy with carbon-neutral advanced graphite materials. The Company is developing in Qu\u00e9bec, Canada, a fully integrated ore-to-processed-graphite value chain to serve tomorrow\u2019s industries in energy, defense, technology, and manufacturing. With recognized ESG standards and structuring partnerships with major customers, NMG is set to become a strategic supplier of advanced materials to leading specialized manufacturers while promoting sustainability, innovation, and supply chain traceability. www.NMG.com<\/a><\/p>\n \nSubscribe to our news feed: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UDrY3X<\/a><\/p>\n Cautionary<\/i>Note<\/i>Regarding<\/i>Forward-Looking<\/i>Information<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release including, but not limited to those describing the potential conversion of the Notes, the issuance of the Common Shares and those statements which are discussed under the \u201cAbout Nouveau Monde Graphite\u201d paragraph and elsewhere in the press release which essentially describe the Company\u2019s outlook and objectives, constitute \u201cforward- looking information\u201d or \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d (collectively, \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d) within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws, and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the time of this press release. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the time of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. These estimates and assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Moreover, these forward-looking statements were based upon various underlying factors and assumptions, including the current technological trends, the business relationship between the Company and its stakeholders, the ability to operate in a safe and effective manner, the timely delivery and installation of the equipment supporting the production, the Company\u2019s business prospects and opportunities and estimates of the operational performance of the equipment, and are not guarantees of future performance.<\/i><\/p>\n Forward-looking statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, delays in the scheduled delivery times of the equipment, the ability of the Company to successfully implement its strategic initiatives and whether such strategic initiatives will yield the expected benefits, the availability of financing or financing on favorable terms for the Company, the dependence on commodity prices, the impact of inflation on costs, the risks of obtaining the necessary permits, the operating performance of the Company\u2019s assets and businesses, competitive factors in the graphite mining and production industry, changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company\u2019s businesses, political and social acceptability risk, environmental regulation risk, currency and exchange rate risk, technological developments, the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the governments\u2019 responses thereto, and general economic conditions, as well as earnings, capital expenditure, cash flow and capital structure risks and general business risks. A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in NMG\u2019s Annual Information Form dated March 30, 2025, including in the section thereof captioned \u201cRisk Factors\u201d, which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca<\/a> and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.<\/a> Unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this Cautionary Note could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.<\/i><\/p>\n Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can directly or indirectly affect, and could cause, actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management\u2019s expectations and plans relating to the future. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.<\/i><\/p>\n Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.<\/i><\/p>\n Further information regarding the Company is available in the SEDAR+ database (www.sedarplus.ca)<\/a>, and for United States readers on EDGAR (www.sec.gov<\/a>), and on the Company\u2019s website at: www.NMG.com<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260102684062\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \nMEDIA \nINVESTORS KEYWORDS:<\/b> North America Canada<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Natural Resources Other Natural Resources Mining\/Minerals<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Julie Paquet
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VP Communications & ESG Strategy
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+1-450-757-8905 #140
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jpaquet@nmg.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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Marc Jasmin
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Director, Investor Relations
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+1-450-757-8905 #993
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mjasmin@nmg.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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