Is the Emerging Growth Research Flash Report on First Phosphate (PHOS, FRSPF) company-sponsored and how is EGR compensated?

Yes. The Flash Report is company-sponsored research. Emerging Growth Research discloses it was paid US$1,500 for this report, expects no additional compensation over the next 12 months for it, and may have received or may receive other compensation for additional services.

Emerging Growth Research Issues Press Release Announcing New Flash Report on First Phosphate Corp.

Emerging Growth Research (EGR) released a new company-sponsored Flash Report on First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS, FRSPF), updating its valuation framework and highlighting recent project developments and financing support.

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Emerging Growth Research (EGR) released a new company-sponsored Flash Report on First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS, FRSPF), updating its valuation framework and highlighting recent project developments and financing support.

EGR lowered the discount rate used for First Phosphate’s Begin-Lamarche mine to 10.5% from 11.5% and for the proposed Port Saguenay phosphoric acid plant to 12.5% from 13.5%, holding all operating, production, capex and commodity price assumptions unchanged. The report cites the company’s recent Nasdaq ADR uplisting, broader engagement from U.S. institutional, sovereign and G7-aligned financing sources, and letters of intent including a potential up to C$275 million guarantee from Denmark’s EIFO for the mine and support from Italian institutions SACE, CDP and SIMEST for the acid plant. It also notes Quebec fast-track permitting for the Filon area, an expanded mineral resource estimate and an upcoming feasibility study expected in early 2027 as a key potential revaluation catalyst.

News Explained

The release identifies EGR’s report as company-sponsored and says EGR was paid US$1,500, expects US$0 in additional payment over the next 12 months, and may have received past or future compensation; the valuation update is sponsored analysis, not a new company financing or project commitment.

Market Reaction – PHOS

+1.96% $16.63

15m delay

+1.96% Vs previous close

$16.63 Last Price

$16.16 $17.03 Day Range

$314.55M Market Cap

0.1x Rel. Volume

Following this news, PHOS has gained 1.96%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. The stock is currently trading at $16.63.

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Market Context

The August 24 resource-update reaction was -7.62%, providing a recent example of divergence between ...

Analysis

The August 24 resource-update reaction was -7.62%, providing a recent example of divergence between constructive project news and trading response. This report adds valuation methodology changes, but company-sponsored research compensation remains a credibility risk.

Key Figures

Discount-rate reduction: 100 basis points Mine discount rate: 10.5% from 11.5% Plant discount rate: 12.5% from 13.5% +4 more

7 metrics

Discount-rate reduction 100 basis points Mine and phosphoric acid plant SOTP analysis

Mine discount rate 10.5% from 11.5% EGR SOTP valuation framework

Plant discount rate 12.5% from 13.5% EGR SOTP valuation framework

EIFO guarantee Up to C$275 million Letter of intent for the Begin-Lamarche mine

Feasibility study timing Early 2027 Expected primary revaluation catalyst

Report compensation US$1,500 Amount paid to EGR for this report

Expected additional compensation US$0 Expected over the following 12 months

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Sep 01 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Sep 01	Annual meeting results	Neutral	-5.7%	Shareholder voting results and adoption of an advance notice policy
Aug 24	Mineral resource update	Positive	-7.6%	Updated technical report showed substantially larger indicated mineral resources
Aug 17	Research report release	Positive	+1.8%	Company-sponsored research reiterated its rating and price target
Aug 13	Nasdaq bell ceremony	Neutral	+24.6%	Board and management scheduled a Nasdaq Opening Bell ceremony
Aug 10	ADR uplisting	Neutral	+13249900.0%	Level 2 ADRs began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive or neutral announcements were frequently followed by divergent price moves, including -7.62% after the Aug 24 resource update and -5.72% after the Sep 1 meeting results.

Key Terms

sum-of-the-parts, net asset value, discount rates, ADR, +1 more

5 terms

sum-of-the-parts financial

"its sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) net asset value analysis"

A valuation approach that estimates the worth of each business unit, asset or subsidiary separately and adds those parts together to get the company’s total value—like pricing each room in a house and then totaling them. It matters to investors because it can reveal hidden or mispriced value within diverse or conglomerate companies, helping determine whether the market price reflects true asset worth or if a breakup, sale, or restructuring could unlock gains.

net asset value financial

"sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) net asset value analysis"

Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.

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discount rates financial

"lowering the discount rates applied in its sum-of-the-parts"

The rate used to convert future cash flows, payments, or benefits into their present value so they can be compared today. It reflects the time value of money and risks—higher discount rates reduce the present value of future sums, like valuing a promised $100 next year as less than $100 today. Investors use discount rates when pricing bonds, stocks, projects and other investments because they determine how much future earnings are worth now.

ADR financial

"First Phosphate's recent Nasdaq ADR uplisting"

An American Depositary Receipt (ADR) is a financial certificate that lets investors buy shares of a foreign company through U.S. stock markets, similar to buying a local wrapper that represents the underlying foreign shares. ADRs matter because they make investing in overseas companies easier and more liquid by trading in U.S. dollars and under U.S. market rules, while still carrying currency, regulatory, and country-specific risks that can affect share value.

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lithium iron phosphate technical

"for lithium iron phosphate ("LFP") battery materials"

A lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery is a type of rechargeable lithium-ion battery that uses iron and phosphate in its positive electrode, offering a safer, longer‑lasting but lower energy‑density alternative to some other lithium chemistries. Investors watch LFP because it tends to cost less, resists fire and aging better, and relies on different raw materials and supply chains—factors that influence product pricing, manufacturing costs, and market adoption in electric vehicles and energy storage.

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09/02/2026 - 09:00 AM

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 2, 2026 / Emerging Growth Research, LLC ("Emerging Growth Research" or "EGR") today announced the release of its company-sponsored research Flash Report on First Phosphate Corp. (NASDAQ:PHOS)(CSE:PHOS)(OTCQX:FRSPF)(FSE:KD0), a mineral development and clean technology company building a vertically integrated North American supply chain for lithium iron phosphate ("LFP") battery materials.

The Flash Report is issued in connection with EGR's ongoing company-sponsored research coverage of First Phosphate and is intended to update investors on recent developments affecting the Company's valuation. In the report, EGR is lowering the discount rates applied in its sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) net asset value analysis for First Phosphate by 100 basis points across both the mine and phosphoric acid plant, reflecting sustained de-risking of the Company's development plan.

Key Highlights

Lower Discount Rates on Sustained De-Risking -- EGR reduced the discount rate applied to the mine to 10.5% (from 11.5%) and to the phosphoric acid plant to 12.5% (from 13.5%) in its SOTP valuation framework, with all operating, production, capex and commodity price assumptions held unchanged.
Improved Access to Capital -- First Phosphate's recent Nasdaq ADR uplisting has broadened the Company's access to U.S. institutional capital, while management has reported growing engagement from sovereign and allied (G7) sources of project financing focused on securing a Western LFP phosphate supply chain.
Sovereign and Export-Credit Support -- Denmark's state-backed Export and Investment Fund (EIFO) has issued a letter of intent for a guarantee of up to C$275 million for the Begin-Lamarche mine, and three Italian institutions -- SACE, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and SIMEST, with support from engineering group MAIRE -- have issued letters of intent for the proposed Port Saguenay phosphoric acid plant.
Quebec Fast-Track Permitting -- Filon's inclusion in Quebec's fast-track permitting framework further reduces permitting risk and supports the timeline toward feasibility.
Expanded Mineral Resource Estimate -- The finalized mineral resource estimate materially increases the Indicated resource base and demonstrates continuity and consistency across the deposit, reducing uncertainty around resource conversion, mine planning and project economics.
Feasibility Study Catalyst -- EGR views the upcoming feasibility study, expected in early 2027, as the primary revaluation catalyst and may revisit both its cash flow inputs and discount rates upon its completion.

The full Flash Report from Emerging Growth Research is available at:

https://storage.googleapis.com/accesswire/media/1215613/first-phosphate-phos-flash-report-9226.pdf

https://emerginggrowth.com/profile/frspf/ (on the right side of the page as you scroll down)

About First Phosphate Corp.

First Phosphate Corp. (NASDAQ:PHOS)(CSE:PHOS)(OTCQX:FRSPF)(FSE:KD0) is a mineral exploration and development and clean technology company dedicated to building and reshoring a vertically integrated mine-to-market supply chain for the production of LFP batteries in North America. Target markets include energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility, and national security. First Phosphate's flagship Begin-Lamarche property, located in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada, represents a rare North American igneous phosphate resource producing high-purity phosphate characterized by very low levels of impurities. For more information, please visit www.FirstPhosphate.com.

About Emerging Growth Research

Emerging Growth Research, LLC ("EGR") is a research firm focused on emerging growth companies, including small-, micro- and nano-cap companies across healthcare, biotechnology, energy, metals and mining, technology and other emerging industries. EGR provides research reports, quarterly updates, flash reports and other investor-focused content covering emerging growth companies.

Emerging Growth Research also provides company-sponsored research services. The research referenced in this press release is company-sponsored research.

Contact:

Emerging Growth Research
Research@EmergingGrowth.com
www.EmergingGrowth.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning business operations, financial performance, project development, financing and permitting timelines, capital markets opportunities, and future growth expectations. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Important risk factors include, but are not limited to, permitting and regulatory timing, the availability and terms of project financing, commodity price assumptions, execution risk associated with feasibility and development activities, and the Company's ability to successfully execute its growth strategy.

Disclosure

This report was prepared for institutional and professional investors ONLY, and it is also known as Company Sponsored Research ("CSR"). Collectively, however ("EGR Report(s)").

Be advised that this EGR Report is being provided by Emerging Growth Research LLC ("EGR") solely for informational purposes, is not the opinion of EmergingGrowth.com ("EG"), should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities, and should not be considered in any decision to buy or sell any security mentioned within the EGR Reports. All information contained in the EGR Report as well as on the EmergingGrowth.com website is obtained from sources believed to be reliable but not guaranteed to be accurate or all-inclusive, timely, or correct. The information includes certain forward-looking statements, which may be affected by unforeseen circumstances and / or certain risks. Because EGR is compensated as detailed herein and EG receives Licensing fees from EGR, as also detailed herein, EG and EGR have a conflict of interest and strongly urge you to consult your own independent financial, investment, tax, and legal advisors prior to purchasing or selling any securities mentioned herein.

The analyst that has prepared and is responsible for the content of this report has stated that neither he/she, nor any of his/her associates both professional and personal, to the best of his/her knowledge have no personal or professional relationship with any of the companies or principals of any companies mentioned within, other than providing services that EGR may offer.

EGR is being compensated by the subject Company of this report. EGR was paid one thousand five hundred USD for this report and expects to receive an additional zero dollars over the following 12 months. EGR may have also received additional past compensation, EGR may receive future compensation, and EG may receive compensation for additional services such as presenting on the Emerging Growth Conference or investor or public relations services, details about which can be found in the full disclosure, here: https://emerginggrowth.com/frspf-phos-egr-report-disclosure/.

It is the intent of EGR to provide continuing coverage on a quarterly basis, or otherwise for the subject Company of this report; however, EGR and EG will not notify readers of this report if coverage by EGR, for any reason is terminated.

The reader or user of this content agrees that neither EGR and / or EG nor the analysts, directors, officers, employees, representatives, independent contractors, agents or affiliates of EGR and EG shall be liable or held liable for any omissions, errors, or inaccuracies, regardless of cause, foreseeability, or the lack of timeliness of this or any of our other reports to users. This lack of liability extends to direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, losses, lost income, lost profit, or opportunity costs.

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Rating Definitions

Buy, 30% or greater price appreciation in the next 12 months.

Buy-Extended, near-term EPS and/or revenue horizon is challenging with strong long-term appreciation possibility.

Buy-Emerging, initial stages with low revenue and the potential for large returns with higher risk and volatility.

Hold, perform similar to market.

Sell, 30% or more decline in the next 12 months.

No part of this material may be copied, photocopied, or duplicated in any form by any means or redistributed without the prior written consent of Emerging Growth Research LLC.

SOURCE: First Phosphate Corp.

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FAQ

What did Emerging Growth Research announce about First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS) on September 2, 2026?

Emerging Growth Research released a new company-sponsored Flash Report on First Phosphate Corp., updating its sum-of-the-parts valuation by lowering discount rates for the company’s mine and phosphoric acid plant and outlining recent financing, permitting and resource developments.

How did Emerging Growth Research change its valuation discount rates for First Phosphate (PHOS)?

Emerging Growth Research reduced the discount rate applied to First Phosphate’s mine to 10.5% from 11.5% and to the proposed phosphoric acid plant to 12.5% from 13.5%, while keeping operating, production, capex and commodity price assumptions unchanged in its sum-of-the-parts analysis.

What financing support did the First Phosphate (FRSPF) Flash Report highlight?

The Flash Report notes that Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO) issued a letter of intent for a guarantee of up to C$275 million for the Begin-Lamarche mine, and three Italian institutions—SACE, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and SIMEST—issued letters of intent for the proposed Port Saguenay phosphoric acid plant.

How does First Phosphate’s Nasdaq uplisting affect its access to capital according to the Flash Report on PHOS?

The report states that First Phosphate’s recent Nasdaq ADR uplisting has broadened its access to U.S. institutional capital and that management reports growing engagement from sovereign and G7-aligned project financing sources focused on securing a Western LFP phosphate supply chain.

What project developments for First Phosphate (PHOS) are mentioned in the Emerging Growth Research Flash Report?

The Flash Report highlights Quebec fast-track permitting coverage for Filon, a finalized mineral resource estimate that increases the Indicated resource base and demonstrates deposit continuity, and identifies an upcoming feasibility study, expected in early 2027, as a primary potential revaluation catalyst.

When is the First Phosphate (PHOS) feasibility study expected, according to Emerging Growth Research?

Emerging Growth Research indicates that the upcoming feasibility study for First Phosphate’s project is expected in early 2027 and characterizes its completion as the main potential catalyst for revisiting cash flow inputs and discount rates in its valuation.