Earthworks Industries Provides Management Cease Trade Order Update

News provided by Earthworks Industries Inc. May 12, 2026, 16:04 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X VANCOUVER, BC , May 12, 2026 /CNW/ - Earthworks Industries Inc. (TSXV: EWK ) (OTCQB: EAATF) (the "Company" ) is providing an update with respect to its previously announced management cease trade order (" MCTO ") issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission (the " BCSC ") under National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders (" NP 12-203 "), as previous disclosed in the news releases of the Company dated March 19, 2026 (the " Default Announcement ") and March 31, 2026 (the " MCTO News Release "). The Company and its auditors continue to work diligently to file the audited financial statements and related annual management's discussion and analysis for the financial year ended November 30, 2025, as required under Part 4 and Part 5, respectively, of National Instrument 51-102 -- Continuous Disclosure Obligations , and related certifications of such filings by the Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer as required under Part 4 of National Instrument 52-109 -- Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim Filings (collectively, the " Annual Filings "). It is expected that the Company will be able to complete the Annual filings by no later than May 29, 2026.

The Company is providing this bi-weekly update in accordance with NP 12-203 and will continue to provide such bi-weekly updates until such time that it remains in default for failure to file the Annual Filings. The Company confirms that as of the date herein, (a) there has been no material change to the information set out in the Default Announcement or the MCTO News Release that has not been generally disclosed; (b) there has been no failure by the Company in fulfilling its stated intentions with respect to satisfying the provisions of the alternative information guidelines set out in NP 12-203; (c) there has not been, nor is there anticipated to be, any specified default subsequent to the default which is the subject of the Default Announcement; and (d) there is no other material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed. About Earthworks Industries Inc. Earthworks Industries Inc. is a publicly listed company focused on advancing innovative solutions across the materials recovery and infrastructure value chain, with an emphasis on efficiency, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

Cautionary Statements Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release, nor do they accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained in this release constitute forward-looking statements or information under Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "will", "expects", "anticipates" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "will" occur.

In particular, ‎forward-looking ‎statements in this release include statements regarding: the anticipated timing for the filing of the Annual Filings; and the ability of the Company to comply with the requirements of NP12-203. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including that the Annual Filings may not be completed in the time anticipated or allowed for by the MCTO, in which case a general cease trade order may be issued with respect to the Company's securities. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.

There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company cautions readers of this news release not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release as many factors could cause actual results or conditions to differ materially from current expectations. Additional information on these and other risk factors that could affect the Company's operations are outlined in the Company's continuous disclosure documents that can be found on SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ) under the Company's issuer profile.

The Company does not intend and disclaims any obligation, except as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise. SOURCE Earthworks Industries Inc. For further information contact: Earthworks Industries Inc., David Atkinson, President/CEO, (604) 669-3143 × Modal title