Kodiak Engages ICP Securities Inc. for Automated Market Making Services

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Kodiak Copper Corp. (TSXV: KDK, OTCQB: KDKCF) has engaged ICP Securities Inc. to provide automated market making services. ICP will use its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, to enhance liquidity and quote health. The agreement starts with an initial term of three months, renewing automatically for one month terms unless terminated with a 30-day notice. Kodiak will pay ICP a monthly fee of C$7,500 plus taxes, with no stock options or other compensation involved. ICP’s role focuses on correcting temporary supply and demand imbalances in Kodiak’s shares. This engagement complies with TSX Venture Exchange policies and aims to improve market efficiency for Kodiak’s stock.

Positive

• Engagement of ICP Securities to enhance liquidity using ICP Premium™ algorithm.
• Agreement aims to correct temporary supply and demand imbalances in Kodiak Copper's shares.
• Monthly fee of C$7,500 plus taxes is a predictable and fixed cost.
• No stock options or other compensation, simplifying the engagement structure.

Negative

• Initial term of only three months may indicate short-term uncertainty.
• Automatic renewal with a 30-day notice requirement could lead to sudden engagement termination.
• No performance factors specified, potentially limiting accountability for ICP's services.
• Potential for ICP and its clients to acquire interest in the company's securities might influence market activities.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2024) - Kodiak Copper Corp. (TSXV: KDK) (OTCQB: KDKCF) (FSE: 5DD1) (the "Company" or "Kodiak") announces that it has engaged the services of ICP Securities Inc. ("ICP") to provide automated market making services, including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the TSX Venture Exchange and other applicable legislation. ICP will receive a fee of C$7,500 plus applicable taxes per month, payable monthly in advance. The agreement between the Company and ICP is for an Initial Term of three (3) months and shall be automatically renewed for subsequent one (1) month terms (each month called an "Additional Term") unless either party provides at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term or an Additional Term, as applicable. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and no stock options or other compensation are being granted in connection with the engagement. ICP and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future.

ICP is an arm's length party to the Company. ICP's market making activity will be primarily to correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of the Company's shares. ICP will be responsible for the costs it incurs in buying and selling the Company's shares, and no third party will be providing funds or securities for the market making activities.

ICP Securities Inc.

ICP Securities Inc. (ICP) is a Toronto based CIRO dealer-member that specializes in automated market making and liquidity provision, as well as having a proprietary market making algorithm, ICP Premium™, that enhances liquidity and quote health. Established in 2023, with a focus on market structure, execution, and trading, ICP has leveraged its own proprietary technology to deliver high quality liquidity provision and execution services to a broad array of public issuers and institutional investors.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
Kodiak Copper Corp.

Claudia Tornquist
President & CEO

For further information contact:
Nancy Curry, VP Corporate Development
ncurry@kodiakcoppercorp.com
+1 (604) 646-8362

About Kodiak Copper Corp.

Kodiak is focused on its 100% owned copper porphyry projects in Canada and the USA. The Company's most advanced asset is the MPD copper-gold porphyry project in the prolific Quesnel Trough in south-central British Columbia, Canada. MPD has all the hallmarks of a large, multi-centered porphyry system. Kodiak has made the Gate Zone discovery of high-grade mineralization within a wide mineralized envelope, and MPD hosts several other targets with similar discovery potential. Kodiak also holds the Mohave copper-molybdenum-silver porphyry project in Arizona, USA, near the world-class Bagdad mine. Kodiak's porphyry projects have both been historically drilled and present known mineral discoveries with the potential to hold large-scale deposits.

Kodiak's founder and Chairman is Chris Taylor who is well-known for his gold discovery success with Great Bear Resources. Kodiak is also part of Discovery Group led by John Robins, one of the most successful mining entrepreneurs in Canada.

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 Statement (Safe Harbor Statement): This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "expect", "estimate", "objective", "may", "will", "project", "should", "predict", "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward looking statements concerning the Company's exploration plans. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company cannot give any assurance that they will prove correct. Since forward looking statements address future events and conditions, they involve inherent assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of assumptions, factors and risks. These assumptions and risks include, but are not limited to, assumptions and risks associated with conditions in the equity financing markets, and assumptions and risks regarding receipt of regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Management has provided the above summary of risks and assumptions related to forward looking statements in this press release in order to provide readers with a more comprehensive perspective on the Company's future operations. The Company's actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive from them. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and, other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

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FAQ

What services is ICP Securities providing to Kodiak Copper?

ICP Securities is providing automated market making services using its algorithm, ICP Premium™.

How long is the initial term of the agreement between Kodiak Copper and ICP Securities?

The initial term is three months, with automatic renewals for one month terms.

What is the monthly fee Kodiak Copper will pay to ICP Securities?

Kodiak Copper will pay ICP Securities a monthly fee of C$7,500 plus applicable taxes.

Does the agreement between Kodiak Copper and ICP Securities include any stock options or other compensation?

No, the agreement does not include any stock options or other compensation.

What is the primary goal of ICP Securities' market making activity for Kodiak Copper?

The primary goal is to correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of Kodiak Copper's shares.