Aether Catalyst Solutions, Inc. Announces Adoption of Quarterly Reporting Exemption Under Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933

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Aether Catalyst Solutions (OTCQB: ATHHF) will adopt semi-annual financial reporting under Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933. The move shifts the company from quarterly to twice-yearly financial statements and MD&A filings.

The company will skip interim reports for periods ending March 31 and October 31, 2026, while continuing audited annual and six‑month filings. Aether confirms it meets the Blanket Order criteria, including annual revenue under $10 million and a disclosure record over 12 months.

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Positive

• Shift to semi-annual reporting expected to lower administrative and financial reporting burden
• Continued commitment to audited annual and six-month interim financial statements and MD&A
• Confirms eligibility as a venture issuer with annual revenue under $10 million and compliant disclosure record

Negative

• Elimination of quarterly financial statements and MD&A may reduce reporting frequency for investors
• No interim financials for three months ending March 31, 2026, and nine months ending October 31, 2026

Burnaby, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2026) - Aether Catalyst Solutions, Inc. (CSE: ATHR) (FSE: 2QZ) (OTCQB: ATHHF) ("ATHR" or the "Company") announces that it is relying on the exemptions provided under Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933 Exemptions to Permit Semi-Annual Reporting for Certain Venture Issuers (the "Blanket Order") and move to semi-annual financial reporting ("SAR").

The Blanket Order allows eligible venture issuers to voluntarily move from quarterly to semi-annual financial reporting. By adopting SAR, the Company aims to reduce the administrative and financial burden associated with quarterly reporting.

Under the Blanket Order, the Company will be exempt from filing interim financial reports and related Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for its first and third quarters. As a result, the Company will not file interim financial statements and related MD&A for the three-month period ending March 31, 2026, and the nine-month period ending October 31, 2026. The Company will continue to file audited annual financial statements and MD&A (due within 120 days of November 30) and six-month interim financial statements and MD&A (due within 60 days of May 31).

The Company confirms it meets the Blanket Order's eligibility criteria, which include being a venture issuer with annual revenues of less than $10 million, having a disclosure record of over 12 months and having filed all required periodic and timely continuous disclosure documents.

This news release is being filed pursuant to Coordinated Blanket Order 51 - 933 Exemptions to Permit Semi-Annual Reporting for Certain Venture Issuers.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Aether Catalyst Solutions, Inc. is focused on providing an order of magnitude cost reduction in automotive catalytic converter catalyst, while meeting, or exceeding government emission standards. Aether is working to quickly advance its technology through rapid screening of new materials directed at enhancing end of life conversion levels after accelerated aging. While Aether's primary focus has been automotive applications, the company is also developing catalysts to address Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) emissions - a significant contributor to urban air pollution.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Aether Catalyst Solutions, Inc.
Paul Woodward
President
Tel: 604 690-3797
http://www.aethercatalyst.com

The Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") or any other securities regulatory authority has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this management prepared news release.

Forward-Looking Information
This release may include certain statements that are deemed "forward-looking statements." All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, which address events or developments that Aether expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects," "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/299496

FAQ

What reporting change did Aether Catalyst Solutions (ATHHF) announce on May 29, 2026?

Aether Catalyst Solutions will transition to semi-annual financial reporting under Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933. According to Aether Catalyst Solutions, this change allows it to replace quarterly filings with twice-yearly financial statements and MD&A while maintaining annual audited reports.

How will semi-annual reporting affect Aether Catalyst Solutions’ 2026 financial filings (ATHHF)?

Aether Catalyst Solutions will not file interim financial statements and MD&A for periods ending March 31 and October 31, 2026. According to Aether Catalyst Solutions, it will instead provide audited annual results and six-month interim statements within the required 120-day and 60-day deadlines.

Why is Aether Catalyst Solutions (ATHHF) using the Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933 exemption?

Aether Catalyst Solutions is using the exemption to move from quarterly to semi-annual reporting. According to Aether Catalyst Solutions, adopting semi-annual reporting is intended to reduce the administrative and financial burden associated with preparing more frequent interim filings.

What eligibility criteria does Aether Catalyst Solutions (ATHHF) meet for semi-annual reporting?

Aether Catalyst Solutions states it meets Blanket Order 51-933 criteria, including being a venture issuer with annual revenue under $10 million. According to Aether Catalyst Solutions, it also maintains a disclosure record over 12 months and has filed all required continuous disclosure documents.

Will Aether Catalyst Solutions (ATHHF) continue issuing audited financial statements?

Yes, Aether Catalyst Solutions will continue issuing audited annual financial statements and MD&A. According to Aether Catalyst Solutions, annual reports are due within 120 days of November 30, and six‑month interim financial statements and MD&A are due within 60 days of May 31.

How often will investors receive financial updates from Aether Catalyst Solutions (ATHHF) under SAR?

Under semi-annual reporting, investors will receive financial statements twice per year instead of quarterly. According to Aether Catalyst Solutions, these will include audited annual statements and six‑month interim financials, replacing first- and third-quarter reports and related MD&A.