Focus Graphite Announces Grant of Stock Options and Restricted Share Units
Rhea-AI Summary
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) announced equity incentives under its shareholder-approved Incentive Plan. Effective July 30, 2026, the company granted 7,900,000 stock options to certain directors and a consultant, exercisable at $0.34 per share, expiring July 30, 2031, with immediate vesting.
Effective August 4, 2026, Focus granted 649,444 restricted share units (RSUs) to a director, each RSU convertible into one common share and vesting on August 4, 2027. According to Focus Graphite, these awards are designed to align management with investors and remain subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
Positive
- 7,900,000 stock options granted at $0.34, expiring July 30, 2031
- 649,444 RSUs granted to a director, vesting August 4, 2027
- Incentive awards made under a shareholder-approved equity incentive plan
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- Equity awards may increase share count through 7,900,000 options and 649,444 RSUs
- All grants are subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, adding regulatory uncertainty
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Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 4, 2026) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a Canadian developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, announces that, effective July 30, 2026, it granted an aggregate of 7,900,000 incentive stock options to certain directors and a consultant of the Company pursuant to its equity incentive plan (the "Incentive Plan").
The stock options are exercisable at a price of
The Company also announces that, effective August 4, 2026, it granted an aggregate of 649,444 restricted share units ("RSUs") to a director pursuant to the Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents the right to receive one common share of the Company upon vesting. The RSUs will vest on August 4, 2027.
"Execution creates value," said Dean Hanisch, Chief Executive Officer of Focus Graphite. "Following shareholder approval of our Incentive Plan at the Company's most recent annual general meeting, these grants reinforce a simple principle: management succeeds when our investors succeed. Our focus remains on disciplined execution and long-term value creation."
The grants are subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two
Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining — we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.
Our commitment to innovation ensures an eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals — reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.
For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com
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Investors Contact:
Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
dhanisch@focusgraphite.com
+1 (613) 612-6060
Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
jlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.
In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things: the receipt of approval from the TSX Venture Exchange for the grants of stock options and restricted share units, the future vesting of the restricted share units in accordance with the terms of the Company's equity incentive plan, and the Company's expectations regarding the alignment of its directors, officers, consultants and other key contributors with the long-term interests of shareholders through its equity incentive program.
The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
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