Black Swan Graphene Inc. Announces AGM Results

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Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) has announced the results of its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders. The company reported that seven directors were elected to its board, including Harry Swan, Simon Marcotte, Peter Damouni, Michael Edwards, Roy McDowall, Brad Humphrey, and Dr. David Deak. Shareholders also approved the appointment of the Company's auditors and the Company's Omnibus Plan.

The meeting saw a significant turnout, with over 45% of all issued and outstanding shares represented. The board expressed its gratitude to shareholders for their continued support. The nominees for the board were listed in the Management Information Circular dated August 20, 2024, and their election was in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

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• High shareholder participation with over 45% of issued and outstanding shares represented at the meeting
• Successful election of seven directors to the board
• Approval of the Company's auditors and Omnibus Plan by shareholders

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• None.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 10, 2024) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) ("Black Swan" or the "Company"), reports, in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange, that the nominees listed in the Management Information Circular dated August 20, 2024 for the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Company (the "Meeting") were elected as directors of the Company. The Company elected seven directors to its board, namely, Harry Swan, Simon Marcotte, Peter Damouni, Michael Edwards, Roy McDowall, Brad Humphrey & Dr. David Deak.

In addition, shareholders at the annual meeting also approved the appointment of the Company's auditors and the Company's Omnibus Plan. Over 45% of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company were represented at the Meeting.

The board would also like to express its gratitude to its shareholders for their continued support.

About Black Swan Graphene Inc.

Black Swan is focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several industrial sectors, including concrete, polymers, Li-ion batteries, and others, which are expected to require large volumes of graphene. Black Swan aims to leverage the low cost and green hydroelectricity of the province of Québec as well as the proximity of the province's emerging graphite industry in order to establish an integrated supply chain, reduce overall costs, and accelerate the deployment of graphene usage. On March 27, 2023, Black Swan, Concretene and Arup Group Ltd. ("Arup") announced strategic partnerships, establishing a fully integrated supply chain, and providing a turnkey solution for the construction and concrete industries. Arup is a multinational engineering consultancy headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with 18,000 experts working across 140 countries. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan") over the last decade. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer, with a century-long track record and has been at the forefront of graphene innovation.

More information is available at: www.blackswangraphene.com

For further information please contact: Paul Hardy, Vice President - Corporate Development, phardy@blackswangraphene.com, +1 (416) 844-7365

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the use of proceeds from the Offering and future results of operations, performance and achievements of the Company. Although the Company believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements by the Company are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and risks, including, uncertainties of the global economy, market fluctuations, the discretion of the Company in respect to the use of proceeds discussed above, any exercise of termination by counterparties under applicable agreements, the Company's inability to obtain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for its activities, to produce minerals from its properties successfully or profitably, to continue its projected growth, to raise the necessary capital or to be fully able to implement its business strategies and other risks identified in its disclosure documents filed at www.sedarplus.ca. This press release is not, and is not to be construed in any way as, an offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities in Canada or in the United States.

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 events, results and/or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by the Company or on its behalf, except in accordance with and as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither 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/226281

FAQ

Who were the directors elected to Black Swan Graphene's board in the recent AGM?

The seven directors elected to Black Swan Graphene's board were Harry Swan, Simon Marcotte, Peter Damouni, Michael Edwards, Roy McDowall, Brad Humphrey, and Dr. David Deak.

What was the shareholder participation rate at Black Swan Graphene's (BSWGF) recent AGM?

Over 45% of all issued and outstanding shares of Black Swan Graphene were represented at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders.

What additional items were approved by shareholders at Black Swan Graphene's (BSWGF) AGM?

Shareholders approved the appointment of the Company's auditors and the Company's Omnibus Plan at the Annual and Special Meeting.

When was the Management Information Circular for Black Swan Graphene's (BSWGF) AGM dated?

The Management Information Circular for Black Swan Graphene's AGM was dated August 20, 2024.