Zentek Partners with IMPAQ Capital to Boost Investor Relations Across North America

Zentek Engages Bilingual Investor Relations Firm to Enhance Market Presence

On July 22, 2026, Zentek Ltd., a Canadian advanced materials and critical minerals company, announced its engagement of IMPAQ Capital Inc. to deliver investor relations services aimed at raising the company’s profile among institutional and qualified investment professionals across North America. This strategic partnership seeks to increase visibility within key investment communities during a pivotal phase of project development and commercial rollout.

Montreal-based IMPAQ Capital specializes in tailored investor outreach programs connecting publicly traded companies with qualified investment professionals continent-wide. The firm’s bilingual expertise in English and French aligns with Zentek’s priority to strengthen ties within Quebec’s graphite and graphene sector. IMPAQ and its principals hold no shares or options in Zentek as of the announcement, ensuring an independent engagement.

Details of Agreement and Service Scope

According to the announcement, IMPAQ will conduct investor outreach activities targeting investment professionals throughout North America on behalf of Zentek and provide regular activity reports. The initial term is six months from July 20, 2026, with automatic three-month renewals unless terminated by Zentek. The agreement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance.

IMPAQ will be compensated with monthly cash fees of CAD $13,500 plus applicable taxes. No securities or equity incentives are part of the agreement, maintaining a non-dilutive service contract. Both parties remain independent, with IMPAQ and its insiders holding no issued shares of Zentek.

Albany Graphite Project’s Ultra-High Purity Milestone and Upcoming Economic Assessment

This investor relations initiative coincides with progress on Zentek’s flagship Albany Graphite project, an igneous graphite deposit in Northern Ontario held via wholly owned subsidiary Albany Graphite Corp. Independent bench-scale testing, conducted with American Energy Technologies Company and disclosed on September 22, 2025, confirmed ultra-high purity of 99.9992% and boron content of 2.60 ppm. These results meet reference standards for potential nuclear-grade applications, positioning the project as a prospective North American graphite source for nuclear, battery, and defense supply chains.

Zentek management confirmed a National Instrument 43-101 compliant preliminary economic assessment (PEA) is expected by summer 2026. The timing aligns with the start of the investor relations mandate, indicating plans to leverage outreach to communicate PEA findings and strategic implications to capital markets. Peter Wood, P.Eng., P.Geo., Vice President of Albany Graphite Corp. Development and a qualified person under NI 43-101, reviewed and approved the technical details in the announcement.

ZenGUARD Graphene Platform Already Delivering Commercial Revenues

In addition to Albany Graphite, Zentek is advancing commercialization of ZenGUARD, its proprietary graphene coating platform. Management reports that ZenGUARD is already generating commercial revenue, signaling progress beyond R&D to near-term financial contributions. This diversification across critical minerals development and advanced materials commercialization underpins Zentek’s investment thesis.

Zentek’s broader technology portfolio includes Albany Graphite (critical minerals), ZenGUARD (graphene coatings), and Triera (a third platform referenced in corporate materials). This multi-asset strategy positions the company to serve distinct advanced materials and critical minerals markets, with the renewed investor relations effort designed to increase awareness among financial professionals across North America.

Focus on Quebec Graphite Cluster and Bilingual Outreach

Zentek’s selection of IMPAQ Capital reflects a targeted geographic and linguistic strategy. CEO Mohammed (Moe) Jiwan noted the choice was influenced by IMPAQ’s bilingual outreach capabilities in English and French. He emphasized Quebec as a hub for graphite and graphene companies, where investors tracking the sector should recognize Zentek’s name and positioning.

This focus on Quebec-based and broader French-speaking institutional investors in Canada and North America aims to deepen relationships within a region rich in graphite and graphene expertise and capital interest. Bilingual capacity facilitates smoother communications and enables IMPAQ to effectively engage both English and French-speaking investors.

Graphite’s Critical Mineral Status in Canada and the U.S.

The announcement highlights graphite’s designation as a critical mineral by both the Canadian federal government and the U.S. Department of Energy. This classification underscores the Albany Graphite project’s strategic importance for continental supply chain security. As battery electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage, nuclear reactors, and aerospace defense depend on reliable graphite supply, high-purity material from trusted jurisdictions benefits from supportive policies.

Zentek’s positioning of Albany as a potential North American source for nuclear-grade, battery-grade, and defense-grade graphite aligns with government initiatives to reduce reliance on offshore critical mineral sources. This context supports the investor outreach initiative, appealing to institutional investors focused on ESG, supply-chain resilience, and infrastructure.

Management’s Perspective on Investor Relations Initiative

CEO Mohammed (Moe) Jiwan stated that IMPAQ’s mandate is to broaden Zentek’s investor audience across North America. He highlighted two key points likely to attract investor interest: Albany’s ultra-high purity achievement and the upcoming preliminary economic assessment this summer, alongside ZenGUARD’s revenue-generating status. This timing suggests management views the investor relations engagement as coinciding with significant value-inflection milestones.

Jiwan’s emphasis on investor awareness within Quebec’s graphite and graphene ecosystem indicates Zentek identified a gap between its technical progress and investor familiarity, particularly in key geographic and thematic sectors. The engagement aims to bridge this gap through sustained direct outreach.

Forward-Looking Statements and PEA Completion Timeline

The announcement contains forward-looking statements regarding the expected completion of the Albany project’s preliminary economic assessment in summer 2026 and anticipated benefits from the investor relations program. Investors are cautioned that such statements involve risks and uncertainties. While Zentek believes its assumptions are reasonable, actual results may differ materially, and there is no guarantee the PEA will be completed on schedule or at all.

Risk factors are detailed in Zentek’s continuous disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Zentek does not intend to update forward-looking information unless required by law.

Regulatory Approval and TSX Venture Exchange Acceptance

The investor relations agreement with IMPAQ is subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance, a standard regulatory requirement for material agreements. The TSX Venture Exchange and its regulatory services provider disclaim responsibility for the announcement’s accuracy or adequacy.

Zentek’s dual listing on the TSX Venture Exchange (ZEN) and NASDAQ (ZTEK) positions the company within Canadian and U.S. capital markets. Engaging a Canadian investor relations firm specializing in North American outreach reflects Zentek’s cross-border presence and exposure to institutional investors in both jurisdictions. Market participants on both exchanges will monitor progress on the PEA and ZenGUARD’s commercial revenue growth as the investor relations program advances.