Kontrol Technologies Announces New Intended Normal Course Issuer Bid Through Cboe Canada

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Kontrol Technologies Corp (OTCQB:KNRLF) has announced its intention to implement a new Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) program to repurchase its common shares through Cboe Canada and alternative Canadian trading systems. The program, approved by the board and Cboe Canada, will run from April 14th, 2025 to April 14th, 2026.

Under the NCIB, Kontrol may purchase up to 2,757,858 common shares (5% of outstanding shares), with daily purchases to 29,688 shares (25% of average daily trading volume). Block trades may exceed this limit once per week. Ventum Financial will execute the purchases, and all acquired shares will be cancelled.

The board believes the market price may not reflect Kontrol's underlying value and growth opportunities, viewing the share buyback as an appropriate use of corporate funds that could enhance shareholder value and liquidity.

Positive

• Share buyback program could enhance shareholder value and liquidity
• Company has board approval and regulatory acceptance for share repurchase
• Flexibility to make block purchases once per week above daily limits

Negative

• 5% maximum buyback limit may have impact on share price
• Daily purchase restrictions of 29,688 shares could limit program effectiveness

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kontrol Technologies Corp. (Cboe CA:KNR) (OTCQB:KNRLF) (FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol” or the “Company”) announces that it intends to implement a new Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "NCIB") program to buy back common shares of Kontrol through the facilities of Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) and/or alternative Canadian trading systems.

The NCIB has been approved by Kontrol’s board of directors and accepted by Cboe Canada and will be executed in accordance with the applicable rules and policies of Cboe Canada and any applicable Canadian securities laws. Pursuant to the NCIB, Kontrol may purchase, from time to time, over a period of 12 months starting April 14th, 2025, and ending April 14th, 2026, up to 2,757,858 common shares (representing 5 percent of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares).

On any given day, during the NCIB, Kontrol may only purchase up to 29,688 common shares, which is equivalent to 25% of the average daily trading volume of 118,753 calculated based on the trading volumes over the past 6 months, and may purchase once per calendar week, in a block trade, a greater number of common shares in accordance with the applicable policies of Cboe Canada.

Purchases under the NCIB may commence as of April 14th, 2025 and will end on the earlier of: (i) April 14th, 2026; or (ii) the date on which Kontrol has purchased the maximum number of common shares to be acquired under the NCIB. All purchases made will be through the selected purchasing member, Ventum Financial Corporation, acting on behalf of Kontrol. The purchases will be made in accordance with the rules of Cboe Canada, through the facilities of Cboe Canada, or through alternative Canadian trading systems. The actual number of common shares which will be purchased, the timing of such purchases, and the price at which the common shares will be purchased by Kontrol will be aligned with the rules and policies of the Cboe Canada Listing Manual. The common shares purchased under the NCIB will be cancelled.

Kontrol’s Board of Directors believes that the market price of Kontrol's common shares may from time to time not reflect the underlying value of Kontrol, specifically its growth opportunities, and that the proposed purchasing of its common shares is in the best interests of Kontrol and represents an appropriate use of corporate funds. It is expected that any purchases made by Kontrol could also enhance value and liquidity for its shareholders.

Kontrol Technologies Corp.

Kontrol Technologies Corp., a Canadian public company, is a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud, and SaaS technology. Kontrol provides solutions and services to its customers to improve energy management, monitor continuous emissions, and accelerate the sustainability of all buildings.

Additional information about Kontrol Technologies Corp. can be found on its website at www.kontrolcorp.com and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.

Neither CIRO nor any stock exchange or other securities regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “likely”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions, and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” happen, or by discussions of strategy. Forward-looking information contained in this press release includes, but is not limited to, the following: future testing to be conducted by Kontrol of its products; the future success of any of Kontrol’s products; and customer demand relating to air quality and water testing products.

Where Kontrol expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is based on assumptions made in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. Such assumptions include, without limitation, that sufficient capital will be available to the Company; that future testing can be conducted as planned; that technology will be as effective as anticipated; that existing relationships and contracts entered into by the Company will continue on the same or similar terms, or at all; and that demand will continue for air quality or water monitoring products and for the Company’s products in particular.

However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, that sufficient capital and financing cannot be obtained on reasonable terms, or at all; that the Company’s technologies will not prove as effective as expected; that customers and potential customers will not be as accepting of the Company's product and service offering as expected and/or that demand for such products and services will not continue; that the Company’s test results will not be replicated in the future or that future testing will not be conducted; that the Company will not maintain its existing relationships or contracts on the same terms or at all; and government and regulatory factors impacting the energy conservation industry.

Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements and the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as at the date hereof and are based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations, and opinions of management on such date. Kontrol does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any such forward-looking statements or any forward-looking statements contained in any other documents whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required under applicable securities law. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties, and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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Kontrol Technologies Corp.

Paul Ghezzi

CEO

info@kontrolcorp.com

1.844.566.8123

Source: Kontrol Technologies Corp.

FAQ

How many shares can Kontrol Technologies (KNRLF) buy back under the new NCIB program?

Kontrol can purchase up to 2,757,858 common shares, representing 5% of the company's issued and outstanding common shares.

What is the daily purchase limit for KNRLF's share buyback program?

Kontrol can purchase up to 29,688 common shares per day, equivalent to 25% of the average daily trading volume over the past 6 months.

When does Kontrol Technologies' (KNRLF) new NCIB program start and end?

The NCIB program runs from April 14th, 2025 to April 14th, 2026, unless the maximum share purchase limit is reached earlier.

What happens to KNRLF shares purchased under the NCIB program?

All common shares purchased under the NCIB program will be cancelled.