Focus Graphite Announces Strategic Debt Settlement with Dontech Global Inc.
Focus Graphite (FCSMF) has announced a strategic debt settlement agreement with Dontech Global Inc., a consulting firm controlled by Joseph Doninger, the company's Vice President of Research and Development. Under the agreement, Doninger has opted to receive shares instead of cash compensation for services rendered.
This decision by Doninger, who brings over 50 years of expertise in graphite and carbon materials, demonstrates confidence in Focus's Lac Knife Project and the proprietary technology developed in collaboration with the company.
Focus Graphite (FCSMF) ha annunciato un accordo strategico di risoluzione del debito con Dontech Global Inc., una società di consulenza controllata da Joseph Doninger, Vice Presidente della Ricerca e Sviluppo dell'azienda. In base all'accordo, Doninger ha scelto di ricevere azioni anziché un compenso in denaro per i servizi resi.
Questa decisione di Doninger, che porta con sé oltre 50 anni di esperienza nei materiali in grafite e carbonio, dimostra fiducia nel Progetto Lac Knife di Focus e nella tecnologia proprietaria sviluppata in collaborazione con l'azienda.
Focus Graphite (FCSMF) ha anunciado un acuerdo estratégico de liquidación de deudas con Dontech Global Inc., una firma de consultoría controlada por Joseph Doninger, el Vicepresidente de Investigación y Desarrollo de la compañía. Según el acuerdo, Doninger ha optado por recibir acciones en lugar de compensación en efectivo por los servicios prestados.
Esta decisión de Doninger, quien aporta más de 50 años de experiencia en materiales de grafito y carbono, demuestra confianza en el Proyecto Lac Knife de Focus y en la tecnología patentada desarrollada en colaboración con la empresa.
Focus Graphite (FCSMF)는 Dontech Global Inc.와 전략적 채무 해결 계약을 체결했다고 발표했습니다. Dontech Global Inc.는 회사의 연구 및 개발 부사장인 Joseph Doninger가 관리하는 컨설팅 회사입니다. 이 계약에 따라 Doninger는 제공한 서비스에 대한 보상으로 현금 대신 주식을 받기로 선택했습니다.
50년 이상의 그래파이트 및 탄소 소재 분야의 전문성을 가진 Doninger의 이 결정은 Focus의 Lac Knife Project와 회사와의 협력으로 개발된 독점 기술에 대한 신뢰를 나타냅니다.
Focus Graphite (FCSMF) a annoncé un accord stratégique de règlement de dettes avec Dontech Global Inc., une société de conseil contrôlée par Joseph Doninger, le vice-président de la recherche et du développement de l'entreprise. Selon cet accord, Doninger a choisi de recevoir des actions plutôt qu'une compensation en espèces pour les services rendus.
Cette décision de Doninger, qui possède plus de 50 ans d'expérience dans les matériaux en graphite et en carbone, témoigne de sa confiance dans le Projet Lac Knife de Focus et dans la technologie propriétaire développée en collaboration avec l'entreprise.
Focus Graphite (FCSMF) hat eine strategische Schuldenregelung mit Dontech Global Inc. angekündigt, einer Beratungsfirma, die von Joseph Doninger, dem Vizepräsidenten für Forschung und Entwicklung des Unternehmens, kontrolliert wird. Im Rahmen des Vertrags hat Doninger beschlossen, Aktien anstelle von Barvergütung für erbrachte Dienstleistungen zu erhalten.
Diese Entscheidung von Doninger, der über 50 Jahre Erfahrung mit Graphit- und Kohlenstoffmaterialien verfügt, zeigt Vertrauen in das Lac Knife Project von Focus und in die in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Unternehmen entwickelte proprietäre Technologie.
- Key executive demonstrates confidence by accepting shares instead of cash compensation
- Debt reduction without cash expenditure
- Share dilution from debt settlement
- Company settling debt through equity suggests potential cash flow constraints
A Vote of Confidence in Company's High-Purity Graphite and Cutting-Edge Technology
OTTAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2025 / Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. (TSX.V:FMS)(OTCQB:FCSMF)(FSE:FKC) ("Focus" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce a proposed debt settlement agreement (the "Debt Settlement") with Dontech Global Inc. ("Dontech"), a consulting firm controlled by Joseph Doninger, Focus Graphite's Vice President of Research and Development.
Mr. Doninger, a globally recognized expert in graphite and carbon materials with over 50 years of industry experience, has elected to receive shares in lieu of cash compensation, underscoring his belief in the exceptional quality and strategic value of Focus's Lac Knife Project and the proprietary technology he has developed with the Company.
About Joseph Doninger
Joseph Doninger has spent a lifetime advancing graphite-based technologies and is considered one of the pioneers in the development of battery-grade graphite. With decades of hands-on experience, including senior roles at leading graphite and carbon companies worldwide, he brings unparalleled insight and technical expertise. At Focus, he has led the research and development of its patent pending (US Patent No. 18/278,659) silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, an innovative material designed to significantly boost lithium-ion battery performance.
Why Shares Over Salary? A Powerful Endorsement
Under the agreement, Dontech Global Inc. will convert CAD
"I've worked with carbon and graphite materials for more than 50 years," said Mr. Doninger. "When I came across Focus's Lac Knife graphite, I immediately knew this was the best natural flake graphite I had ever seen. That's why I chose to develop my silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite technology with Focus - because it starts with superior raw material. Combine that with the Company's new direction of integrating innovative battery technologies and the recent exemption of Canadian natural flake graphite from U.S. tariffs - a strategic advantage given the U.S. reliance on China - and it was a clear choice for me. Taking shares instead of salary is simply a reflection of my confidence in Focus Graphite's future."
A Win-Win for Innovation and Execution
Focus Graphite views this transaction as a strategic advantage. By converting debt to equity, the Company retains more capital to advance its breakthrough technologies and accelerate project development without increasing financial strain.
"This kind of commitment speaks volumes," said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite. "Mr. Doninger and I are very much aligned in our belief that success-based compensation is far more powerful than simply drawing a salary. We both believe that Focus Graphite is uniquely positioned in North America to lead in the high-purity graphite space, which is critical to national security and next-gen battery technologies. With the U.S. confirming no tariffs on Canadian natural flake graphite, it's not a question of ‘if' - it's ‘when.' We're right where we need to be."
This agreement highlights the strong belief within the Company's leadership that Focus Graphite's advanced stage Lac Knife deposit - one of the world's highest-purity and grade natural flake graphite projects - combined with its open-platform battery anode technology, is uniquely positioned to meet North America's rising demand for secure, high-performance graphite materials.
About Focus Graphite Inc.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two
Our Lac Tétépisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-grade and purity graphite deposits in North America.
At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and cutting-edge battery technologies, including our patent pending proprietary silicone-enhanced spheroidized graphite technology, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency. Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market.
Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals - reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.
For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com
Investors Contact:
Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
dhanisch@focusgraphite.com
Jason Latkowcer, MBA
VP Corporate Development
jlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com
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SOURCE: Focus Graphite, Inc.
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