Royalties Inc. Announces DTC Eligibility

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Royalties Inc (CSE: RI) (OTC Pink: ROYIF) has achieved DTC eligibility for its common shares in the United States. This development enables electronic clearing and settlement through the Depository Trust Company, a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing (DTCC).

The DTC eligibility is expected to enhance trading efficiency and liquidity of the company's shares in the U.S. market by streamlining the trading process and expanding access across a broader network of brokerage firms. The company views this as a significant milestone for attracting U.S. investors and plans to pursue an OTCQB listing as its next step.

Positive

• DTC eligibility achieved, enabling easier trading access for U.S. investors
• Enhanced potential for share liquidity in the U.S. market
• Planned upgrade from OTC Pink to OTCQB listing

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• None.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 3, 2025) - Royalties Inc. (CSE: RI) (OTC Pink: ROYIF), ("the Company") is pleased to announce that its common shares are now eligible for electronic clearing and settlement in the United States through the Depository Trust Company ("DTC"). DTC eligibility is expected to simplify the process of trading and enhance the liquidity of its common shares in the United States, the world's largest capital market.

DTC eligibility streamlines the trading process, making it more efficient for investors and brokers. As a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), DTC handles electronic clearing and settlement for publicly traded companies. With DTC eligibility, the Company's shares can now be traded across a wider network of brokerage firms, accelerating the settlement process and improving access for a broader range of investors.

DTC eligibility is a significant milestone in attracting U.S. investors to Royalties Inc, as it simplifies trading under our U.S. symbol 'ROYIF' on the OTC Markets platform. The next step is to apply for an OTCQB listing. https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/ROYIF/overview.

Royalties Inc is attending the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2025 on April 22-24.

About Royalties Inc.

Royalties Inc. owns a 100% interest, subject to a 1.5% NSR owned as a separate asset, on the Bilbao silver-lead-zinc-copper project located in the State of Zacatecas, Mexico.

Royalties Inc. owns 88% of the outstanding shares of Minera Portree de Zacatecas, S.A. de C.V ("MPZ") which holds an asserted claim (backed by a court approved lien) to a 2% net smelter royalty on five mining concessions which are part of the Cozamin mine operated by Capstone Copper Corp.("Capstone"), which claim is challenged by Capstone.

Royalties Inc. has a 2% stake in Music Royalties Inc. ("MRI"), which has acquired 30 cash-flowing catalogs and paid out over $10 million in dividends since 2019 from 30 cash-flowing catalogs generating a 7.2% annual yield.

For further information contact Royalties Inc. at www.royaltiesinc.com

Tim Gallagher 
CEO & Director
(416) 925‐0090 

Andrew Robertson 
Director
(416) 317-0137

Connor Gallagher
Investor Relations
(647) 921-2206

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Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What does DTC eligibility mean for Royalties Inc (ROYIF) shareholders?

DTC eligibility enables more efficient electronic trading and settlement of ROYIF shares in the U.S., potentially improving liquidity and making it easier for U.S. investors to trade the stock.

What are the next steps for Royalties Inc (ROYIF) after gaining DTC eligibility?

The company plans to apply for an OTCQB listing as its next step following DTC eligibility.

Where is Royalties Inc (ROYIF) currently listed?

Royalties Inc trades on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE: RI) and the OTC Pink Market (ROYIF) in the United States.

What upcoming events will Royalties Inc (ROYIF) attend in 2025?

Royalties Inc will attend the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2025 on April 22-24.