First Canadian Graphite Inc. Announces $3M Financing
The proposed financing pairs new common shares with warrants, while executive incentive grants could also add shares upon vesting.
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Rhea-AI Summary
First Canadian Graphite (GRAPF) plans to raise CAD $3 million through a unit financing to support exploration and working capital. The proposed issuance comprises 6,666,667 units at $0.45 each, with one common share and one-half warrant per unit. Warrants would be exercisable at $0.75 for two years, subject to an acceleration provision. Closing requires regulatory approvals, including TSX Venture Exchange approval.
Proceeds are intended for general working capital and upcoming field stripping and an anticipated 20,000-metre diamond drilling program at Lac Guéret South. The company aims to work toward a first resource estimate. It also granted executives 1,672,555 performance share units, each redeemable for one common share upon vesting. Vesting depends on Board-determined performance indicators and cannot occur before October 13, 2027. A finder's fee may be payable on the financing.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Proposed financing would raise CAD $3,000,000 for First Canadian Graphite.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Exploration plans include field stripping and an anticipated 20,000-metre diamond drilling program at Lac Guéret South.
Negative
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Proposed issuance of 6,666,667 units at $0.45 each adds shares and half-warrants, creating dilution.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Warrants permit additional share issuance at $0.75 for two years, subject to acceleration.
- Minor pointFinancing closing remains subject to regulatory approvals, including TSX Venture Exchange approval.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Executive grants of 1,672,555 performance share units could add one share each upon performance-based vesting, not before October 13, 2027.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Financing may incur a finder's fee under TSX Venture Exchange policies.
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MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2026 / First Canadian Graphite Inc. (TSXV:FCI)(OTCQB:GRAPF) ("FC graphite" or the "Company") announces its intention to raise.
The gross proceeds from the financing will be for general working capital and the upcoming field stripping and diamond drilling program of an anticipated 20,000 metres. While the Company intends to spend the proceeds from the financing as stated above, there may be circumstances where, for sound business reasons, funds may be reallocated at the discretion of the Board.
Insiders may participate in the financing with full particulars of such participation to be included in the news release announcing the closing, when closed. A finder's fee may be payable in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
"After the encouraging results from our summer prospecting and airborne surveys, we're excited to begin testing the geology at Lac Guéret South with the drill bit," said John LaGourgue, President and CEO of FC graphite. "Our work this past summer has outlined a large, high-grade graphite system at Zone 13, and this financing positions us to advance the project systematically, as planned. Field stripping will help us refine our targets, and our anticipated 20,000-metre diamond drilling program is designed to build our understanding of the deposit phase by phase as we work toward a first resource estimate."
The closing of the financing is subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals including the TSX Venture Exchange. The securities issued under the financing will be subject to a hold period ending on the date that is four months plus one day following the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities laws, and if applicable, will be subject to U.S. resale restrictions under U.S. securities laws.
The securities to be sold in the financing have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("U.S. Securities Act"), or any state or other applicable jurisdiction's securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state or other jurisdictions' securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation, or sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Upcoming Fall 2026 Conference Schedule
First Canadian Graphite also announces that President and CEO John LaGourgue will be actively presenting and meeting with investors at several industry conferences across Canada through the end of the year to discuss the Company's plans for the district-scale high-grade graphite potential at Lac Guéret South, including the upcoming Phase III program. Investors, analysts, and stakeholders are invited to connect with management at the following events:
- Planet MicroCap Showcase (Toronto): October 27-29, 2026
- XPLOR (Montreal): November 2-5, 2026
- Mi3 Dinner (Laval): November 2, 2026
- Mi3 Lunch (Montreal): November 3, 2026
- Québec Mines + Énergie (Québec City): November 16-19, 2026
John LaGourgue and members of the FC graphite leadership team will attend the scheduled events and welcome opportunities for one-on-one meetings.
The Company's updated corporate presentation is available on its website: https://fcgraphite.com/FC-Graphite-Corporate-Presentation.pdf
Grant of Performance Share Units
The Company announces the grant of an aggregate of 1,672,555 performance share units ("PSUs") to executives as part of a short and long-term incentive program as determined by the Board in accordance with the Company's 2026 Omnibus Share Incentive Plan adopted at the Annual General Meeting held July 7, 2026. Each vested PSU can be redeemed for one fully paid and non-assessable common share of the Company issued from treasury. The PSUs granted will vest upon the achievement of certain key performance indicators as determined by the Board, vesting not before October 13, 2027. The 2026 Omnibus Share Incentive Plan's objective is to create an incentive compensation program that is aligned with the Company's long-term objectives.
About FC graphite
FC graphite is engaged in the exploration of critical minerals and is committed to advancing its Lac Guéret South high-grade graphite property to support applications in energy transition and advanced technologies.
The Lac Guéret South Project (formerly the Berkwood Project) borders Nouveau Monde Graphite's Uatnan graphite project in the southwest Manicouagan reservoir area, approximately 234 km north-northwest of Baie-Comeau in Québec's Côte-Nord region, on the Nitassinan (ancestral territory) of the Pessamit Innu.
Recent work at Zone 13 has outlined a significant new high-grade graphite-bearing anomaly with a confirmed strike length of 3.3 km and widths exceeding 150 m. Prospecting on this discovery has returned surface and near-surface high-grade graphite, with 46 samples assaying up to
The Company's land claims and optioned ground now exceed 200 km², establishing one of the most extensive claim portfolios in the Lac Guéret Graphite District. With more than
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
First Canadian Graphite Inc.
Signed:
John LaGourgue, CEO, President & Director
For more information, contact:
info@FCGraphite.com
(604) 838-3376
https://fcgraphite.com/
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. The information in this news release about the Company; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be "forward-looking information" ("FLI"). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are FLI and can be identified by the use of statements that include words such as "anticipates", "plans", "continues", "estimates", "expects", "may", "will", "projects", "predicts", "proposes", "potential", "target", "implement", "scheduled", "intends", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar words or expressions. FLI in this new release includes, but is not limited to the Company's ability to successfully fund, or remain fully funded for the implementation of its business strategy and for exploration of any of its projects (including from the capital markets), and the expected timing of announcements in this regard. FLI involves known and unknown risks, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially.
The FLI in this news release reflects the Company's current views about future events, and while considered reasonable by the Company at this time are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Accordingly, there can be no certainty that they will accurately reflect actual results. Assumptions upon which such FLI is based include, without limitation: the Company's, ability to implement its overall business strategy and to fund, explore, advance and develop each of its projects, including results therefrom and timing thereof, the impact of increasing competition in the mineral exploration business, including the Company's competitive position in the industry, and general economic conditions, including in relation to currency controls and interest rate fluctuations.
The FLI contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, the "Forward-Looking Statements" section contained in the Company's most recent management's discussion and analysis (MD&A), which is available on SEDAR plus at www.sedarplus.ca. All FLI in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking information.
The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be 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 News Release.
SOURCE: First Canadian Graphite Inc.
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FAQ
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How much does First Canadian Graphite plan to raise, and what is the unit price?
First Canadian Graphite plans to raise CAD $3,000,000 by issuing 6,666,667 units at $0.45 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half warrant. Closing is subject to necessary regulatory approvals, including approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.
What will First Canadian Graphite use the financing proceeds for?
Proceeds are intended for general working capital and upcoming field stripping and an anticipated 20,000-metre diamond drilling program at Lac Guéret South. The Board may reallocate funds for sound business reasons.
When can First Canadian Graphite accelerate the financing warrants?
The company may accelerate the warrants if its shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange at or above $1.10 per share for 10 consecutive days. Written notice to investors may then shorten the remaining exercise period to not less than 30 days from the notice date.