Nickel 28 Announces Share Buyback Purchases Under Normal Course Issuer Bid

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Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC0) has announced progress on its normal course issuer bid (NCIB) approved by the TSX Venture Exchange. The company has purchased 120,500 common shares for a total of C$78,900 up to September 13, 2024, through its broker Haywood Securities Inc. From August 9 to September 13, 2024, a total of 480,000 shares have been bought under the NCIB.

Nickel 28 is conducting these purchases on the open market through the TSXV or alternative Canadian trading systems. The company has implemented an automatic purchase plan to allow for share buybacks during blackout periods. As of September 9, 2024, Nickel 28 had 89,842,222 common shares issued and outstanding, not reflecting the recent NCIB purchases.

Positive

• Implementation of a share buyback program, potentially increasing shareholder value
• Purchase of 120,500 common shares, demonstrating commitment to the NCIB
• Total of 480,000 shares purchased from August 9 to September 13, 2024, showing consistent execution of the buyback plan
• Implementation of an automatic purchase plan, allowing for continuous share repurchases

Negative

• Expenditure of C$78,900 on share buybacks, potentially reducing available cash for other investments or operations

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2024) - Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC0) ("Nickel 28" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the under the Company's TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") approved normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"), it has purchased 120,500 Nickel 28 common shares, for aggregate consideration of C$78,900 up to September 13, 2024, through its appointed broker Haywood Securities Inc. From August 9, 2024, to September 13, 2024, inclusive, a total of 480,000 shares have been purchased under the NCIB.

All common shares purchased by Nickel 28 under the NCIB have been purchased on the open market through the facilities of the TSXV or alternative Canadian trading systems, in open market transactions or by such other means as may be permitted under applicable securities laws. The actual number of common shares which may be purchased, and the timing of such purchases, will be determined by Nickel 28. Decisions regarding purchases will be based on market conditions, share price, best use of available cash, and other factors as determined by the Board from time to time. Nickel 28 has implemented an automatic purchase plan which will allow for the purchase for cancellation of common shares, subject to certain trading parameters, by Haywood Securities Inc. during times when Nickel 28 would ordinarily not be active in the market due to applicable securities regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods. Outside of these periods, the common shares will be repurchased by Nickel 28 at its discretion under the NCIB.

As of September 9, 2024, the Company had 89,842,222 common shares issued and outstanding and the recent NCIB purchases in this release are not reflected in the above number.

About Nickel 28

Nickel 28 Capital Corp. is a nickel-cobalt producer through its 8.56% joint-venture interest in the producing, long-life and world-class Ramu Nickel-Cobalt Operation located in Papua New Guinea. Ramu provides Nickel 28 with significant attributable nickel and cobalt production thereby offering our shareholders direct exposure to two metals which are critical to the adoption of electric vehicles. In addition, Nickel 28 manages a portfolio of 10 nickel and cobalt royalties on development and exploration projects in Canada, Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain information which constitutes 'forward-looking statements' and 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "expect", "potential", "believe", "intend" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: statements with respect to the NCIB and related automatic share purchase plan (including relating to the number of common shares to be repurchased); statements with respect to the net asset value of the Company; and statements with respect to the business and assets of Nickel 28 and its strategy going forward. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the Company's control. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties underlying these forward-looking statements materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements could vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release and, other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release.

Investor Relations Contact Information:

Nickel 28 Investor Relations
Attn: Brett A. Richards, Director
Tel: +1 905 449 1500
Email: info@nickel28.com

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FAQ

How many shares has Nickel 28 (TSXV: NKL) purchased under its NCIB as of September 13, 2024?

Nickel 28 has purchased 120,500 common shares under its NCIB as of September 13, 2024.

What is the total value of shares purchased by Nickel 28 (TSXV: NKL) under the NCIB?

Nickel 28 has spent C$78,900 in aggregate consideration for the shares purchased under the NCIB up to September 13, 2024.

How many shares has Nickel 28 (TSXV: NKL) bought from August 9 to September 13, 2024?

Nickel 28 has purchased a total of 480,000 shares under the NCIB from August 9 to September 13, 2024.

What is the purpose of Nickel 28's (TSXV: NKL) automatic purchase plan?

The automatic purchase plan allows Nickel 28 to buy back shares during blackout periods when the company would ordinarily not be active in the market due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods.