Vanta raises strategic private placement for U.S. peptide market entry

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2026 / Vanta Holdings Inc. ( CSE:VNTA )( OTC:VNTXF )( FSE:7BC0, WKN:A4205J ) (" Vanta " or the " Company "), a consumer health sciences company and parent of the Vanta premium longevity brand, announces a proposed non-brokered private placement financing (the " Private Placement "), consisting of the issuance of an aggregate of up to 2,500,000 units of the Company (each, a " Unit "), at a price of $1.00 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,500,000. Each Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a " Share ") and one transferable common share purchase warrant of the Company (each, a " Warrant "), with each Warrant entitling the holder to acquire one additional Share (each, a " Warrant Share ") at a price of $1.25 per Warrant Share for a period of 24 months from the date of closing. Closing of the Private Placement is anticipated to occur on or about June 30, 2026, and may be completed in one or more tranches, subject to compliance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

The net proceeds of the Private Placement are intended to be allocated towards advancing the Company's integrated longevity and consumer health sciences platform, including, without limitation, its planned entry into the U.S. peptide market, product commercialization efforts, business development activities, the payment of outstanding payables and indebtedness, corporate awareness initiatives, and general working capital purposes. The securities issued under the Private Placement will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day from the date of issuance. Insiders may participate in the Private Placement, and such participation may constitute a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (" MI61-101 ").

The Company intends to rely on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements provided under subsections 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that participation in the Private Placement by insiders will not exceed 25% of the fair market value of the Company's market capitalization. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the " 1933 Act "), or under any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws.

About Vanta Holdings Inc. Vanta Holdings Inc. (CSE:VNTA)(OTC:VNTXF)(FSE:7BC0, WKN:A4205J) is a consumer health sciences and longevity company advancing an integrated ecosystem of U.S.-focused peptide therapy, nutraceutical, and premium hydration products centered on preventative wellness and healthspan extension, positioning the Company to participate in the rapidly expanding longevity economy. Vanta is advancing a U.S.-focused telehealth-enabled peptide therapy and longevity platform leveraging commercialization infrastructure and FDA-registered 503A and 503B compounding pharmacy relationships to pursue initiatives across recovery, metabolic wellness, performance optimization, and healthy aging categories. Through its Vanta brand and select private-label partnerships, the Company develops, manufactures, and distributes premium hydration and longevity-oriented nutraceutical products, including, without limitation, its flagship proprietary Blackwater and BlackPowder product portfolio featuring bioactive compounds, trace mineral complexes, and patented Fulvic Isolation Technology ™ ("FIT ™ ") designed to support hydration, mineral replenishment, cellular function, immune function, gut health, nutrient absorption, cognitive function, and broader everyday wellness-focused applications aligned with growing consumer demand for functional health optimization products.

Vanta's vertically integrated operations include ownership of a natural alkaline spring water aquifer and a 40,000-square-foot, Health Canada and HACCP-certified manufacturing facility situated in the mountains of British Columbia. On behalf of the Board of Directors: Martino Ciambrelli, Director info@vantablackwater.com 604-569-1414 Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to: the proposed Private Placement, including the size, structure, pricing, timing, and anticipated closing thereof, which may occur in one or more tranches; the anticipated use of proceeds from the Private Placement; the Company's ability to satisfy the requirements of, and obtain any necessary approvals from, the Canadian Securities Exchange in connection with the Private Placement; the participation of insiders in the Private Placement and the availability of exemptions under MI 61-101; the Company's ability to strengthen its balance sheet, fund operations, and advance its corporate growth initiatives; the advancement of the Company's integrated longevity and consumer health sciences platform; the Company's planned entry into the U.S. peptide market; the development, commercialization, launch, distribution, and market acceptance of the Company's products and services; the advancement of telehealth-enabled longevity initiatives; business development activities, strategic partnerships, and distribution opportunities; and the Company's broader business strategy, capital allocation priorities, and capital markets objectives.

Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections as of the date of this news release and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the risk that the Private Placement may not be completed on the terms described herein or at all; the risk that regulatory or exchange approvals may not be obtained in a timely manner or at all; market conditions and investor demand; fluctuations in capital markets; the Company's ability to deploy capital as intended; changes in the Company's business plans, priorities, or capital requirements; risks relating to the development, commercialization, regulatory environment, and market acceptance of the Company's products, services, peptide-related initiatives, and telehealth-enabled programs; the ability of the Company to establish or maintain strategic relationships and distribution channels; and general economic, market, competitive, regulatory, and geopolitical conditions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and reflect management's beliefs and expectations only as of the date hereof.

There can be no assurance that the Private Placement will be completed as proposed or that the Company will achieve its anticipated corporate, operational, or financial objectives. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and are encouraged to consult the Company's continuous disclosure filings available under its profile on SEDAR+ for additional risk factors and further information.

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