Nickel 28 Announces TSXV Acceptance of Normal Course Issuer Bid

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Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (TSXV: NKL) has received TSXV approval for a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 7,153,629 common shares, representing approximately 7.9% of its outstanding shares. The NCIB will run from July 26, 2024, to July 25, 2025. Management believes the stock is trading at a substantial discount to net asset value and aims to enhance shareholder value through this program. Haywood Securities Inc. will administer the NCIB, with purchases made on the open market through TSXV or alternative Canadian trading systems. An automatic purchase plan will allow for share repurchases during blackout periods.

Positive

• Implementation of NCIB to repurchase up to 7.9% of outstanding shares
• Management's belief that stock is trading at a substantial discount to net asset value
• Potential enhancement of shareholder value through share repurchases
• Introduction of automatic purchase plan for continued repurchases during blackout periods

Negative

• Management's acknowledgment of stock trading at a substantial discount to net asset value

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 24, 2024) - Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC0) ("Nickel 28" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") has accepted the Company's notice to implement a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") to purchase, for cancellation, up to 7,153,629 of its common shares, representing approximately 7.9% of Nickel 28's issued and outstanding common shares over a twelve month period commencing on July 26, 2024. The NCIB will expire no later than July 25, 2025. Nickel 28 has appointed Haywood Securities Inc. to administer the proposed NCIB on behalf of the Company.

"We are pleased to announce the TSXV's acceptance of Nickel 28's normal course issuer bid," stated Christopher Wallace, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "In the opinion of management and the board of directors of Nickel 28, the common shares have recently continued to trade in a price range that represents a substantial discount to the Company's net asset value and does not reflect the underlying value of the Company, and implementation of this normal course issuer bid represents an element of our newly adopted shareholder capital return policy to enhance shareholder value creation," he said.

All common shares purchased by Nickel 28 will be 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 also intends to enter into 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 July 24, 2024, the Company has 90,143,722 common shares issued and outstanding (after giving effect to the previously announced cancellation of 4,965,222 common shares pursuant to the settlement agreement announced June 18, 2024, which was completed effective July 18, 2024).

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 proposed 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; statements with respect to the shareholder capital return policy; 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

What is the maximum number of shares Nickel 28 (TSXV: NKL) can repurchase under its new NCIB?

Nickel 28 can repurchase up to 7,153,629 common shares, representing approximately 7.9% of its issued and outstanding common shares, under the new NCIB.

When does Nickel 28's (TSXV: NKL) normal course issuer bid (NCIB) begin and end?

Nickel 28's NCIB begins on July 26, 2024, and will expire no later than July 25, 2025.

Who will administer Nickel 28's (TSXV: NKL) normal course issuer bid?

Haywood Securities Inc. has been appointed to administer Nickel 28's normal course issuer bid.

Why is Nickel 28 (TSXV: NKL) implementing a normal course issuer bid?

Nickel 28 is implementing the NCIB because management believes the common shares are trading at a substantial discount to the company's net asset value and to enhance shareholder value creation.