Focus Graphite Amends Stock Option Plan

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Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV:FMS) has announced an amended stock option plan, increasing the number of shares reserved for options from 11,033,278 to 11,504,920, which constitutes 20% of the outstanding shares. This change, adopted by the Board on February 23, 2023, requires shareholder approval at the upcoming meeting on April 19, 2023, along with final approval from TSX-V. The company aims to enhance shareholder value through the development of its Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca graphite projects and specialty graphite products, including battery-grade spherical graphite.

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• Increase in stock options from 11,033,278 to 11,504,920 shares.
• Potential for enhancing shareholder value through development of graphite projects.

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OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 24, 2023 / Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV:FMS) ("Focus Graphite" or the "Company") announces that on February 23, 2023 the Board of Directorsadopted an amended stock option plan (the "Amended Option Plan") which will replace the Company's current option plan.

The Amended Option Plan increases the number of shares reserved for issuance pursuant to the exercise of stock options from 11,033,278 to 11,504,920, representing 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Corporation as of the date the Amended Option Plan was adopted. The Amended Option Plan is subject to approval by the shareholders of the Company at the meeting to be held on April 19, 2023 and final TSX-V approval.

About Focus Graphite
Focus Graphite Inc. is an advanced exploration company with an objective of producing flake graphite concentrate at its wholly owned Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca flake graphite projects located in the Cote-Nord administrative region of Quebec. In a second stage, to meet Quebec stakeholder interests in developing second transformation industries within the province and to add shareholder value, Focus is evaluating the feasibility of producing value added specialty graphite products including battery-grade spherical graphite. Focus Graphite is a technology-oriented graphite development company with a vision for building long-term, sustainable shareholder value. Focus also holds a significant equity position in graphene applications developer Grafoid Inc. For more information about Focus Graphite, please visit www.focusgraphite.com.

Neither 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.

Forward Looking Information
This news release may contain certain forward-looking information and statements, including without limitation, the Company's ability to obtain necessary approvals from the TSX-V. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and such information involves various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. A description of assumptions used to develop such forward-looking information and a description of risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information can be found in Focus Graphite's disclosure documents on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

For more information about Focus Graphite and the Company's Lac Tetepisca and Lac Knife projects, please visit Focus's website at www.focusgraphite.com or contact:
Kimberly Darlington
Communications, Focus Graphite
kdarlington@focusgraphite.com

Judith Mazvihwa-MacLean
CFO, Focus Graphite
jmazvihwa@focusgraphite.com
(613) 581-4040

SOURCE: Focus Graphite, Inc.

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FAQ

What is the new stock option plan for Focus Graphite?

The amended stock option plan increases the shares reserved for options from 11,033,278 to 11,504,920.

When is the shareholder meeting to approve the amended option plan?

The shareholder meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023.

What percentage of shares does the amended option plan represent?

The amended plan represents 20% of the issued and outstanding shares.

What are the key projects Focus Graphite is developing?

Focus Graphite is developing the Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca graphite projects.

What type of products is Focus Graphite planning to produce?

Focus Graphite is evaluating the production of battery-grade spherical graphite and other specialty graphite products.