Rupert Resources Announces Grant of Performance Share Units and Share Options

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Rupert Resources announced the grant of 295,079 performance share units (PSUs) to certain officers and employees. These PSUs will vest based on corporate performance objectives and can convert into common shares or cash equivalent. The company also granted 1,081,780 share options with an exercise price of $4.09, vesting over three years. Following these grants, there are 604,651 PSUs and 5,895,261 share options outstanding, representing 3.0% of the issued and outstanding shares.

Positive

• Granted 295,079 performance share units (PSUs) to officers and employees, incentivizing performance.
• 1,081,780 share options granted with an exercise price of $4.09, encouraging employee investment in the company.
• Share options vest over a period of 36 months, promoting long-term commitment from employees.
• Total of 604,651 PSUs outstanding, potentially increasing future share value if performance targets are met.

Negative

• The total outstanding options now represent 3.0% of the issued and outstanding shares, which could lead to shareholder dilution.
• The exercise price of $4.09 may affect the company’s future share price if the market price does not increase significantly.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rupert Resources Ltd. (“Rupert Resources” or the “Company”) announced today that pursuant to the Company’s amended and restated equity incentive plan dated November 9, 2022 (the “Plan”), the Company has granted 295,079 performance share units (“PSUs”) to certain officers and employees of the Company or its subsidiaries. The PSUs will vest according certain corporate performance objectives and each PSU will convert into up to one common share of the Company, or the cash equivalent thereof, subject to the level of achievement of such performance objectives. Following the award of the PSUs, there are 604,651 performance share units outstanding under the Plan.

The Company furthermore announces that in accordance with the rules of the Plan it granted a total of 1,081,780 options to a certain officers and employees of the Company or its subsidiaries (the “Options”). The Options were granted on May 31, 2024 with an exercise price of $4.09 per share, being the closing price of the Company’s shares on the TSX on May 30, 2024. The Options are exercisable for a five-year period from the date of grant, with 1/3rd of the options vesting after 12 months, 1/3rd after 24 months and the remainder after 36 months. Following the award of the Options, there are 5,895,261 options outstanding under the Plan, representing 3.0% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company.

About Rupert Resources

Rupert Resources is a gold exploration and development company listed on the TSX Exchange under the symbol “RUP.” The Company is focused on making and advancing discoveries of scale and quality with high margin and low environmental impact potential. The Company’s principal focus is Ikkari, a new high quality gold discovery in Northern Finland. Ikkari is part of the Company’s “Rupert Lapland Project,” which also includes the Pahtavaara gold mine, mill, and exploration permits (“Pahtavaara”). The Company also holds a 20% carried participating interest in the Gold Centre property located adjacent to the Red Lake mine in Ontario.

Neither the TSX Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements which, other than statements of historical fact constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with respect to: results of exploration activities and mineral resources. The words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “Estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, assumptions and Estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made, and are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other known and unknown factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the general risks of the mining industry, as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to in the Company's annual Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended February 29, 2024, available on the Company’s website www.rupertresources.com and on SEDAR+ www.sedarplus.ca . Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, Estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, Estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

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James Withall

Chief Executive Officer

jwithall@rupertresources.com

Thomas Credland

Head of Corporate Development

tcredland@rupertresources.com

Rupert Resources Ltd

82 Richmond Street East, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1P1

Tel: +1 416-304-9004  Web: http://rupertresources.com/

Source: Rupert Resources Ltd.

FAQ

What are the key details of Rupert Resources' recent share unit grant?

Rupert Resources granted 295,079 performance share units (PSUs) to certain officers and employees, which will vest based on corporate performance objectives.

How many performance share units did Rupert Resources grant?

Rupert Resources granted 295,079 performance share units (PSUs).

What is the vesting schedule for Rupert Resources' new share options?

The share options vest over three years: 1/3rd after 12 months, 1/3rd after 24 months, and the remainder after 36 months.

What is the exercise price of the new share options granted by Rupert Resources?

The exercise price of the newly granted share options is $4.09 per share.

How many share options did Rupert Resources grant recently?

Rupert Resources granted 1,081,780 share options.

What percentage of Rupert Resources' issued and outstanding shares do the outstanding options represent?

The outstanding options represent 3.0% of Rupert Resources' issued and outstanding shares.