Early Warning Reports Issued Pursuant to National Instrument 62-103

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Coloured Ties Capital (OTC Pink: APEOF) filed an Early Warning Report under National Instrument 62-103 disclosing acquisition and subsequent dilution of its stake in LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR).

On June 5, 2025 CTI acquired 2,474,526 shares at $0.15 each for $371,178.90, raising its stake to 31.24%. Subsequent private placements on Sept 10, 2025 and Dec 30, 2025 reduced CTI's stake to 29.03% and 24.18%, respectively. CTI says the shares were acquired for investment purposes.

Positive

• Acquired 2,474,526 shares at $0.15 each on June 5, 2025
• Paid $371,178.90 aggregate consideration for the Transaction
• Stake briefly increased to 31.24% ownership after the June 5, 2025 acquisition

Negative

• Ownership diluted to 29.03% after LaFleur private placement on Sept 10, 2025
• Ownership further diluted to 24.18% after Dec 30, 2025 private placement and flow-through offering

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2026) - Coloured Ties Capital Inc. (TSXV: TIE) (OTC Pink: APEOF) (FSE: 97A0) ("CTI" or the "Company") announces that this press release is being disseminated as required by National Instrument 62-103 The Early Warning System and Related Take Over Bids and Insider Reporting Issues, in connection with the filing of an early warning report (the "Early Warning Report") regarding CTI's acquisition of common shares of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) ("LaFleur") (the "Common Shares") on June 5, 2025, and the reduction in ownership resulting from private placements conducted by LaFleur on September 10, 2025 and December 30, 2025.

CTI announces that on June 5, 2025, CTI acquired control and direction over 2,474,526 Common Shares in the capital of LaFleur. The 2,474,526 Common Shares were received by CTI from PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. in its capacity as monitor of Beacon Gold Mill Inc. (the "Transaction"). Pursuant to the Transaction, the Common Shares were acquired at a price of $0.15 per Common Share for aggregate consideration of $371,178.90. Prior to the Transaction, CTI had control and direction over 17,363,711 Common Shares, representing approximately 27.34% of issued and outstanding Common Shares. Following completion of the Transaction, CTI has control and direction over 19,838,237 Common Shares, representing approximately 31.24% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares. As a result of the Transaction, CTI acquired 2,474,526 Common Shares, representing 3.9% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted and partially diluted basis, as there are no warrants, options, or other convertible securities of LaFleur currently outstanding.

As a result of the private placement completed by LaFleur on September 10, 2025, CTI's ownership share of LaFleur was reduced from 31.76% to 29.03% of the issued and outstanding shares of LaFleur on a non-diluted and partially diluted basis, as there are no warrants, options, or other convertible securities of LaFleur currently outstanding.

As a result of the private placement and flow-through offering completed by LaFleur on December 30, 2025, CTI's ownership share of LaFleur was reduced from 28.39% to 24.18% of the issued and outstanding shares of LaFleur on a non-diluted and partially diluted basis, as there are no warrants, options, or other convertible securities of LaFleur currently outstanding.

The Common Shares were acquired for investment purposes. CTI may, depending on market and other conditions, increase or decrease their ownership of LaFleur's securities, whether in the open market, by privately negotiated agreements or otherwise, subject to a number of factors, including general market conditions and other available investment and business opportunities.

This news release is being issued in accordance with National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues. CTI has filed a corresponding Early Warning Report on its SEDAR+ profile which can be viewed at www.sedarplus.ca.

For further information, please contact:

Coloured Ties Capital Inc.
Harry Nijjar Chief Financial Officer 
harry@malaspinaconsultants.com
1500-1055 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4N7

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/288369

FAQ

What did Coloured Ties Capital disclose in its March 13, 2026 early warning about APEOF?

It disclosed acquisition and dilution of its LaFleur stake, including a June 5, 2025 purchase. According to the company, CTI acquired 2,474,526 shares at $0.15 for $371,178.90 and later experienced dilution from private placements on Sept 10 and Dec 30, 2025.

How much did APEOF pay per share for LaFleur stock on June 5, 2025?

APEOF paid $0.15 per LaFleur share on June 5, 2025. According to the company, the purchase of 2,474,526 shares resulted in aggregate consideration of $371,178.90 under the Transaction.

What was APEOF's ownership percentage in LaFleur after the June 5, 2025 purchase?

After the June 5, 2025 acquisition, APEOF controlled 31.24% of LaFleur. According to the company, ownership rose from 27.34% to 31.24% following receipt of 2,474,526 Common Shares from the monitor.

How did LaFleur private placements affect APEOF's stake in 2025?

Two private placements reduced APEOF's stake from 31.76% to 24.18% across Sept and Dec 2025. According to the company, placements on Sept 10 and Dec 30, 2025 lowered ownership to 29.03% and then to 24.18%.

Why did Coloured Ties Capital acquire LaFleur shares and will it change its position?

CTI says the shares were acquired for investment purposes and it may adjust holdings. According to the company, changes to ownership will depend on market conditions and business opportunities, including open market or private transactions.

Where can investors view Coloured Ties Capital's Early Warning Report for APEOF?

The Early Warning Report is filed on SEDAR+ and publicly viewable there. According to the company, the corresponding Early Warning Report has been posted to its SEDAR+ profile for investor review.