Wellfield Announces Amendments to and Consolidation of Debentures

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Wellfield Technologies Inc. (TSXV: WFLD) has announced amendments to and consolidation of its debentures. The company has agreed with a private lender to consolidate its debt, combining a US$205,079 convertible debt with a US$1,331,733 non-convertible debt. The amended and restated debenture (A&R Debenture) now has a principal amount of US$1,725,058, which includes legal fees and a deferment fee of US$156,823.

The A&R Debenture is payable in three installments between February 2025 and August 2025, with interest rates ranging from 16.4% to 21% per annum. Wellfield has also entered into a general security agreement with the lender, providing security over all of the company's present and after-acquired personal property.

Positive

• Consolidation of debt may simplify the company's financial structure
• Deferment of debt payments to 2025 provides short-term financial flexibility

Negative

• Increased total debt amount to US$1,725,058 from US$1,536,812
• High interest rates ranging from 16.4% to 21% per annum
• Addition of US$156,823 deferment fee increases overall debt burden
• New general security agreement potentially limits company's financial flexibility

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 29, 2024) - Wellfield Technologies Inc. (TSXV: WFLD) (the "Company" or "Wellfield") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated June 3, 2024, it has entered into an agreement with a private lender (the "Lender") to consolidate the Company's debt in the aggregate amount of US$205,079 (the "Remaining Convertible Debt") owing to the Lender pursuant to an existing unsecured convertible debenture (the "Convertible Debenture") following the partial cancellation of the Convertible Debenture, with an aggregate of US$1,331,733 (the "Remaining Non-Convertible Debt") representing the principal amount owing to the Lender pursuant to an unsecured non-convertible debenture (the "Non-Convertible Debenture").

The Non-Convertible Debenture has been amended and restated (as amended and restated, the "A&R Debenture") such that the Remaining Convertible Debt will be added to the Remaining Non-Convertible Debt, together with the amount of legal fees incurred by the Lender and a deferment fee in the amount of US$156,823 as consideration for the deferment of amounts due under the Convertible and/or Non-Convertible Debenture, and the Convertible Debenture has been redeemed and cancelled entirely (the "Debenture Amendment").

The principal amount of the A&R Debenture is US$1,725,058 which principal amount together with all accrued and outstanding interest thereon is payable to the Lender in three installments: (i) US$675,000 payable on February 28, 2025; (ii) US$675,000 payable on July 28, 2025; and (iii) US$676,592 upon maturity of the A&R Debenture on August 28, 2025. Interest accrues at 16.4% per annum from the issue date to December 31, 2024, at 18% per annum from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 and at 21% per annum from July 1, 2025 to maturity. The Company has also entered into a general security agreement between the Company and the Lender, providing security over all of the Company's present and after-acquired personal property as security for the A&R Debenture.

About Wellfield Technologies

Wellfield Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: WFLD) is a leading fintech company specializing in innovative solutions leveraging blockchain technology. Our platform Coinmama (web and Mobile app), provides seamless access to the cryptocurrency market for over 3.5 million registered users across 180 countries. We offer disruptive on-chain and web3 secure and friendly self-custody solutions through Coinmama. Additionally, Wellfield operates Tradewind Markets platform to digitize and trade real-world assets, including our flagship VaultChain™ Gold and VaultChain™ Silver products. Expanding our offerings for institutional clients, we present Brane Trust aiming to operate Alberta Canada's second qualified digital asset custodian.

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For further information contact:

Wellfield Technologies Inc.
Levy Cohen, CEO
levyc@wellfield.io

Ryan Graybill, Investor Relations
ryan.graybill@wellfield.io

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FAQ

What is the new principal amount of Wellfield Technologies' (WFLDF) amended and restated debenture?

The new principal amount of Wellfield Technologies' amended and restated debenture is US$1,725,058.

When are the payment installments due for Wellfield Technologies' (WFLDF) amended debenture?

The payment installments are due on February 28, 2025 (US$675,000), July 28, 2025 (US$675,000), and August 28, 2025 (US$676,592).

What are the interest rates for Wellfield Technologies' (WFLDF) new debenture?

The interest rates are 16.4% per annum until December 31, 2024, 18% per annum from January 1 to June 30, 2025, and 21% per annum from July 1, 2025 to maturity.

What security has Wellfield Technologies (WFLDF) provided for the amended debenture?

Wellfield Technologies has entered into a general security agreement, providing security over all of the company's present and after-acquired personal property.