Volt Carbon Announces Option Grant Pursuant to the Company's Stock Option Plan
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Volt Carbon Technologies (OTCQB: TORVF, TSXV: VCT) has granted an aggregate 4,000,000 stock options to certain employees and contractors under its stock option plan. The options, granted on July 31, 2026, are exercisable at $0.07 per common share for a term of 5 years, subject to vesting provisions and regulatory approval.
According to Volt Carbon, the grants are intended to recognize contributors to the company’s growth and align their interests with shareholders. The CEO noted he has not received a stock option grant since becoming CEO, emphasizing a focus on rewarding and retaining staff and consultants.
Positive
- 4,000,000 stock options granted to employees and contractors at $0.07
- Options have a 5-year term, supporting longer-term retention incentives
- Equity awards aim to align personnel interests with shareholders
Negative
- Granting 4,000,000 new options introduces potential future share dilution
- Option exercise is subject to regulatory approval, adding an external condition
News Market Reaction – TORVF
In the Aug 3 session, TORVF gained 10.44%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
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Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 2026) - Volt Carbon Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF) ("Volt" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has granted an aggregate four million stock options to certain employees and contractors pursuant to its stock option plan. The options are exercisable at a price of
"I've always believed in investing in people and the tools that enable them to succeed," said V-Bond Lee, CEO of Volt Carbon. "These option grants recognize the employees and consultants driving Volt's growth and align their success with that of our shareholders. Since becoming CEO, I have not received a stock option grant from the Company, as my priority has been rewarding and retaining the people building Volt's future."
About Volt Carbon Technologies
Volt Carbon is a publicly traded carbon science company focused on advanced carbon materials, energy storage, and green energy technologies. The Company is developing a vertically integrated platform designed to transform natural graphite resources into high value carbon products, including graphite concentrates, graphene, battery materials, and lithium batteries. Volt Carbon holds mineral interests in Quebec and British Columbia, Canada, and operates facilities supporting both carbon material processing and battery technology development. For the latest information on the Company, its projects, and corporate developments, please visit www.voltcarbontech.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Volt Carbon Technologies Inc.
V-Bond Lee, P. Eng.
CEO, President, Chairman of the Board and Director
Information Contact :
Email: info@voltcarbontech.com
Tel: (519) 763-1197
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, concerning Volt Carbon's business and affairs. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans," "expects" or "does not expect," "intends," "budget," "scheduled," "estimates," "forecasts" "intends" "anticipates" or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may" "could" "would" "might" or "will be taken, "occur" or "be achieved.
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors, including those discussed above, could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is provided as of the date of this press release, and Volt Carbon assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required under applicable securities legislation.
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