Pacific Ridge Grants Stock Options

Rhea-AI Summary

Pacific Ridge Exploration (OTCQB: PEXZF; TSXV: PEX) granted a total of 1,850,000 incentive stock options on December 1, 2025.

The options were awarded to various directors, officers, advisors, and consultants, are exercisable at CAD$0.25 per share and expire after five years. The awards are subject to the company's stock option plan and TSX Venture Exchange policies.

Positive

• 1,850,000 stock options granted to align directors and advisors
• Options exercisable at CAD$0.25 for a defined five-year term

Negative

• 1,850,000 potential share dilution if all options are exercised

News Market Reaction

-2.29%

1 alert

-2.29% News Effect

On the day this news was published, PEXZF declined 2.29%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Incentive stock options: 1,850,000 options Exercise price: CAD$0.25 per share Option term: 5 years +5 more

8 metrics

Incentive stock options 1,850,000 options Granted to directors, officers, advisors, and consultants

Exercise price CAD$0.25 per share Strike price for granted stock options

Option term 5 years Expiry period for granted stock options

Previous close price $0.1811 Price before option grant news

24h price change -1.81% Move ahead of publication date

Today’s volume 339,281 shares Compared with 20-day average of 110,582 shares

52-week high discount 40.82% below high Relative to 52-week high of 0.306

52-week low premium 141.47% above low Relative to 52-week low of 0.075

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.2000 Vol: Volume 339,281 is 3.07x t...

high vol

$0.2000 Last Close

Volume Volume 339,281 is 3.07x the 20-day average of 110,582 shares. high

Technical Price 0.1811 sits above the 200-day MA at 0.15, but 40.82% below the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

Peers showed mixed moves: MSLVF -8.76%, ENDMF -3.49%, RLYGF -3.45%, SWLFF +4.8%,...

Peers showed mixed moves: MSLVF -8.76%, ENDMF -3.49%, RLYGF -3.45%, SWLFF +4.8%, and GGLXF 0%, suggesting stock-specific drivers for PEXZF.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 01 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 01	Stock option grant	Neutral	-2.3%	Grant of 1,850,000 incentive stock options at CAD$0.25 for five years.
Nov 18	Drill results Kliyul	Positive	+13.5%	Kliyul drilling with 289 m @ 0.77% CuEq and westward mineralization expansion.
Oct 23	Drill results RDP	Positive	+8.7%	RDP drill results including 154.7 m @ 0.63% CuEq and 130.8 m @ 0.47% CuEq.
Oct 16	Drill results RDP	Positive	-2.2%	Best CuEq intercept at RDP with 112.2 m of 1.35% CuEq and high‑grade zones.
Oct 02	Marketing agreement	Neutral	-4.5%	Three‑month digital marketing agreement with IRPub for US$150,000.

Pattern Detected

Recent drilling updates generally saw positive price reactions, while other corporate or marketing announcements, including this option grant, coincided with modest declines.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Pacific Ridge issued several exploration updates and corporate announcements. Drilling results on Oct 16, Oct 23, and Nov 18 highlighted copper‑gold intercepts and resource scale, with two of these drawing strong positive reactions. A three-month digital marketing agreement on Oct 2 and the Dec 1 grant of 1,850,000 stock options at CAD$0.25 occurred alongside small price pullbacks, underscoring a pattern where technical exploration news has been the main positive catalyst.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement detailed the grant of 1,850,000 incentive stock options at an exercise price of CA...

Analysis

This announcement detailed the grant of 1,850,000 incentive stock options at an exercise price of CAD$0.25 for a term of five years, under the company’s stock option plan and TSX Venture Exchange policies. In recent months, the strongest market reactions followed exploration drill results, while corporate agreements and this option grant saw more muted responses. Investors monitoring this story may focus on future drilling updates and how ongoing corporate actions interact with the share price’s position versus its 52-week range.

Key Terms

incentive stock options, stock option plan, tsx venture exchange

3 terms

incentive stock options financial

"has granted 1,850,000 incentive stock options ("stock options") to various"

Incentive stock options are a type of employee stock option that gives eligible workers the right to buy company shares at a fixed price later on, often below future market value. They matter to investors because they align employee incentives with company performance, can dilute existing ownership when exercised, and create potential tax advantages for option holders if certain holding-time rules are met — think of them as a coupon to buy stock at today’s price with extra tax rules attached.

stock option plan financial

"subject to the terms and conditions of Pacific Ridge's stock option plan and"

A stock option plan is a company program that gives employees the right to buy company shares at a preset price after a certain time, like a coupon allowing purchase later at a fixed rate. It matters to investors because these options can increase the number of shares outstanding — reducing each existing share’s ownership slice and potentially changing per-share results — while also aligning employee incentives with boosting the company’s value.

tsx venture exchange regulatory

"and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange."

A junior stock exchange in Canada where smaller, early-stage companies list shares to raise capital and gain public visibility. Think of it as a farmers’ market for young businesses: it offers investors a chance to buy into fast-growing but higher-risk ventures, with looser listing rules and typically lower liquidity than major exchanges. It matters because performance and financing on this exchange can signal growth prospects or risk for investors.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 1, 2025) - Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: PEX) (OTCQB: PEXZF) (FSE: PQW) ("Pacific Ridge" or the "Company") has granted 1,850,000 incentive stock options ("stock options") to various directors, officers, advisors, and consultants. The stock options are exercisable at a price of CAD$0.25 for a period of five years. The stock options are subject to the terms and conditions of Pacific Ridge's stock option plan and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Pacific Ridge

A Fiore Group company, Pacific Ridge's goal is to become British Columbia's leading copper exploration company. The Kliyul copper-gold project, located in the prolific Quesnel terrane close to existing infrastructure, is the Company's flagship project. The Kliyul Main Zone, just one target area at Kliyul, hosts 334.1 million tonnes grading 0.33% CuEq*(0.15% copper, 0.26 g/t gold, and 0.95 g/t silver) in the Inferred Mineral Resource category (see news release dated August 6, 2025). In addition to Kliyul, the Company's project portfolio includes the RDP copper-gold project, the Chuchi copper-gold project, the Onjo copper-gold project, and the Redton copper-gold project, all located in B.C. Pacific Ridge would like to acknowledge that its B.C. projects are located in the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Gitxsan Nation, McLeod Lake Indian Band, Nak'azdli Whut'en, Takla Nation, and Tsay Keh Dene Nation.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

"Blaine Monaghan"

Blaine Monaghan
President & CEO
Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.

Investor Relations:
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Email: ir@pacificridgeexploration.com
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*CuEq = ((Cu%) x $Cu x 22.0462) + (Au(g/t) x AuR/CuR x $Au x 0.032151) + (Ag(g/t) x AgR/CuR x $Ag x 0.032151)) / ($Cu x 22.0462).
Commodity prices: $Cu = US$4.60/lb, $Au = US$2,600/oz., and Ag = US$30.00/oz.
There has been no metallurgical recovery testing on Kliyul mineralization.
The Company estimates copper recoveries (CuR) of 80%, gold recoveries (AuR) of 60%, and silver recoveries (AgR) of 60%
Factors: 22.0462 = Cu% to lbs per tonne, 0.032151 = Au g/t to troy oz per tonne, and 0.032151 = Ag g/t to troy oz per tonne.

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.

Forward-Looking Information: This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, which address exploration drilling and other activities and events or developments that Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. ("Pacific Ridge") expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Although Pacific Ridge 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 or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include market prices, exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions, that one of the options will be exercised, the ability of Pacific Ridge and other parties to satisfy stock exchange and other regulatory requirements in a timely manner, the availability of financing for Pacific Ridge's proposed programs on reasonable terms, and the ability of third party service providers to deliver services in a timely manner. 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. Pacific Ridge does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/276376

FAQ

What did Pacific Ridge (PEXZF) announce on December 1, 2025 about stock options?

Pacific Ridge granted 1,850,000 incentive stock options exercisable at CAD$0.25 for five years.

Who received the stock options from Pacific Ridge (PEXZF)?

The options were granted to various directors, officers, advisors, and consultants.

What is the exercise price and term of Pacific Ridge's December 1, 2025 options?

The options are exercisable at CAD$0.25 per share and expire after five years.

Are Pacific Ridge (PEXZF) options subject to any plan or exchange rules?

Yes; the options are subject to Pacific Ridge's stock option plan and TSX Venture Exchange policies.

How could the December 1, 2025 option grant affect PEXZF shareholders?

If all options are exercised, up to 1,850,000 new shares could be issued, creating potential dilution.