CyberCatch Announces Closing of Previously Announced Transaction to Acquire Multi-Authority Attributes-Based Encryption

Rhea-AI Summary

CyberCatch (OTCQB: CYBHF) completed its acquisition of Atriarch to obtain multi-authority attributes-based encryption with revocation IP. Pursuant to a January 30, 2026 share exchange, CyberCatch issued 1,250,000 common shares at CAD $2.00 per share (CAD 2.5M consideration).

The company says it has identified immediate use cases across key sectors and anticipates announcing partnerships to license the technology. The Transaction remains subject to final approval by the TSX Venture Exchange and the issued CyberCatch shares carry contractual sale restrictions.

Positive

• Acquired multi-authority attributes-based encryption IP with revocation
• Issued 1,250,000 shares to complete the acquisition (CAD $2.00 per share)
• Identified immediate use cases and anticipated partner licensing to drive sales

Negative

• Transaction is subject to TSXV final approval
• Issued CyberCatch shares are subject to contractual sale restrictions
• Share issuance may dilute existing shareholders (1,250,000 shares issued)

Vancouver, British Columbia and San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 12, 2026) - CyberCatch Holdings, Inc. (TSXV: CYBE) (OTCQB: CYBHF) ("CyberCatch'' or the "Company"), a cybersecurity company offering a patented, AI-enabled platform solution for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation, is pleased to announce it has completed the transaction, previously announced on February 2, 2026, to acquire Atriarch Inc. ("Atriach") in order to obtain a multi-authority attributes-based encryption with revocation technology intellectual property.

As previously announced, CyberCatch has identified several immediate use cases in key sectors and anticipates announcing several partnerships for the partners to license and incorporate into their technology products to enable customers to mitigate risk from AI and quantum driven cyberattacks and drive large sales and revenues.

Pursuant to a share exchange agreement dated January 30, 2026, CyberCatch acquired all issued and outstanding shares of Atriarch in exchange for 1,250,000 common shares of CyberCatch (the "CyberCatch Shares") at CAD $2.00 per CyberCatch Share.

The Transaction is subject to final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") and the CyberCatch Shares are subject to certain contractual sale restrictions.

About CyberCatch
CyberCatch Holdings, Inc. (TSXV: CYBE) (OTCQB: CYBHF) provides a proprietary, AI-enabled Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that provides continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation to organizations in critical segments, so they can be safe from cyber threats. The CyberCatch platform focuses on solving the root cause of why cyberattacks are successful: security holes from control deficiencies. It first helps implement all mandated and necessary controls, then the platform automatically and continuously tests the controls from three dimensions (outside-in, inside-out and social engineering) to find control failures so one can fix them promptly to stay compliant and safe from attackers. Learn more at: https://www.cybercatch.com.

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.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company 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 and specifically include statements regarding: the Company's strategies, expectations, planned operations or future actions; the strategic benefits of the Transaction; and the benefits of the Transaction to shareholders.. 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 forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. A variety of inherent risks, uncertainties and factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, affect the operations, performance and results of the Company and its business, and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results expressed or implied by forward looking statements. Some of these risks, uncertainties and factors include: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, delays or changes in plans with respect to projects or capital expenditures; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in labour costs and other costs and expenses as anticipated, labour disputes and other risks of the cybersecurity industry. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements and reference should also be made to the Company's annual management's discussion and analysis, filed under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of additional risk factors.

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 in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. For further information, please contact:

Mr. Sai Huda, CEO, CyberCatch or Investor Relations 
Phone: 1-866-756-2923
Email: info@cybercatch.com

SOURCE CyberCatch

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FAQ

What did CyberCatch (CYBHF) acquire on February 12, 2026?

CyberCatch acquired Atriarch's multi-authority attributes-based encryption with revocation IP. According to CyberCatch, the acquisition transfers that intellectual property and associated technology into CyberCatch's platform.

How did CyberCatch (CYBHF) pay for the Atriarch acquisition?

CyberCatch issued 1,250,000 common shares at CAD $2.00 per share as consideration. According to CyberCatch, the share exchange was executed under a January 30, 2026 agreement.

Is the CyberCatch (CYBHF) acquisition final and fully approved?

The acquisition is complete but remains subject to final TSXV approval. According to CyberCatch, the Transaction awaits TSX Venture Exchange final approval and carries sale restrictions on the shares.

What near-term plans did CyberCatch (CYBHF) announce after the acquisition?

CyberCatch plans to announce partnerships to license the acquired technology to partners. According to CyberCatch, several immediate use cases were identified across key sectors to mitigate AI and quantum cyber risks.

How might the Atriarch acquisition affect CyberCatch (CYBHF) shareholders?

Shareholders may see strategic IP added to the company's portfolio but also dilution from issued shares. According to CyberCatch, 1,250,000 CyberCatch shares were issued as purchase consideration under the exchange agreement.