Empress Royalty Strengthens Management and Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Empress Royalty Corp. (TSXV:EMPR)(OTCQB:EMPYF) has appointed Janet Meiklejohn as the new Chief Financial Officer. Janet, a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of experience, has previously served in senior roles across high-growth companies and has extensive expertise in corporate finance and equity sales. She replaces Dan O'Brien, who is thanked for his contributions. This leadership change is expected to enhance Empress's business strategy and growth plans, as the company focuses on expanding its portfolio of gold and silver investments.

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• Appointment of Janet Meiklejohn as CFO expected to strengthen leadership.
• Janet brings over 25 years of corporate finance expertise and a strong network in the mining sector.

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• Transition in CFO may raise concerns about continuity and experience gaps.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2022 / Empress Royalty Corp. (TSXV:EMPR)(OTCQB:EMPYF) ("Empress" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Meiklejohn as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome Janet to the Empress team as Chief Financial Officer," stated Alexandra Woodyer Sherron, CEO and President of Empress Royalty. "Her appointment is an excellent addition to the executive team, which will further drive the execution of Empress' business strategy and rapid growth plans. I look forward to working closely with her and the rest of our team as we take Empress to the next level."

Janet Meiklejohn, CPA, CA, MBA, CBV, is a highly accomplished senior financial executive with over twenty-five years' experience in corporate finance and institutional equity sales. Most recently, Janet has worked as a Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team for several high growth companies, both public and private. As an Institutional Equity Sales Vice President with leading Canadian investment banks, including Desjardins Securities, National Bank, Salman Partners, and Macquarie Capital, Ms. Meiklejohn has an established network of renowned institutional investors that focus on the mining sector. She brings further expertise in financial reporting, strategy, valuation, governance, and capital markets to Empress.

Janet replaces Dan O'Brien as the Company's CFO. The Management and Board of Directors would like to thank Dan for his dedication and support of Empress.

ABOUT EMPRESS ROYALTY CORP.

Empress is a new royalty and streaming creation company focused on providing investors with a diversified portfolio of gold and silver investments. Since listing in December 2020, Empress has built a portfolio of 17 precious metal investments. The Company continues to actively invest in mining companies with development and production stage projects that require additional non-dilutive capital. Empress also has strategic partnerships with both Endeavour Financial and Terra Capital. These strategic partnerships provide global investment opportunities, unique financial and deal structure expertise, and access to capital markets. Empress is looking forward to continuously creating value for its shareholders through the proven royalty and streaming models.

ON BEHALF OF EMPRESS ROYALTY CORP.

Alexandra Woodyer Sherron, CEO and President

For further information, please visit our website at www.empressroyalty.com or contact Kaitlin Taylor, Investor Communications, by email at info@empressroyalty.com or by phone at +1.604.331.2080.

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SOURCE: Empress Royalty Corp.

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FAQ

Who is the new CFO of Empress Royalty Corp.?

Janet Meiklejohn has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Empress Royalty Corp.

What experience does Janet Meiklejohn bring to Empress Royalty Corp.?

Janet has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, including roles in high-growth companies and institutional equity sales.

When was Janet Meiklejohn appointed as CFO?

Janet Meiklejohn was appointed on May 3, 2022.

What role did Dan O'Brien have at Empress Royalty Corp.?

Dan O'Brien served as the Chief Financial Officer before being succeeded by Janet Meiklejohn.

How does Janet Meiklejohn's appointment affect Empress Royalty Corp.'s business strategy?

Her appointment is expected to enhance the execution of Empress's business strategy and growth plans.