Westport Provides Bi-Weekly Management Cease Trade Order Status Update
Rhea-AI Summary
Westport (TSX:WPRT, Nasdaq:WPRT) provided a bi-weekly status update under NP 12-203 after a management cease trade order (MCTO) was issued April 1, 2026 due to delayed annual filings following a cybersecurity incident.
Investigation has concluded, management says internal controls over financial reporting were not deficient, a revised audit scope is underway, and the company plans to file the annual filings as soon as possible while issuing bi-weekly updates.
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Positive
- MCTO issued April 1, 2026
- Cybersecurity investigation concluded
- Management found no internal controls deficiency
- Revised audit scope now underway
- Company commits to bi-weekly status updates
Negative
- Annual Filings missed March 31, 2026 deadline
- MCTO restricts trading by CEO and CFO
- Cybersecurity incident delayed filings
- Audit work expanded, delaying final filings
News Market Reaction – WPRT
On the day this news was published, WPRT declined 3.30%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.8% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $1M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $37.85M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 01 | MCTO issuance | Negative | -3.6% | Temporary management cease trade order after cyber incident delayed annual filings. |
| Apr 01 | Hydrogen HPDI update | Positive | +6.6% | Hydrogen HPDI fuel system moving into on-road testing with Volvo trucks. |
| Mar 20 | Cyber incident disclosure | Negative | -4.1% | Unauthorized access to internal IT systems and resulting delay in annual results. |
| Mar 12 | Earnings scheduling | Neutral | +2.5% | Announcement of dates for Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results and call. |
| Feb 04 | Milestone payment | Positive | +4.8% | Receipt of non-dilutive $6.5 million milestone from Light-Duty segment sale. |
Recent news tied to cybersecurity and the MCTO has coincided with negative moves, while operational and strategic updates have generally seen positive price reactions.
Over the last few months, Westport has balanced strategic progress with cybersecurity and reporting challenges. A $6.5 million divestiture milestone in early February and hydrogen HPDI progress with Volvo on Apr 1 drew positive reactions. In contrast, the Mar 17 cybersecurity incident and resulting reporting delays, including the Apr 1 management cease trade order, were followed by share price declines. Today’s MCTO status report fits into this ongoing disclosure cycle.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement updates investors on the management cease trade order tied to delayed 2025 Annual Filings following a cybersecurity incident. The company reports its investigation has concluded and found no deficiencies in internal controls over financial reporting, and a revised audit scope is underway. Investors may focus on the timing of the audited statements, continued compliance with National Policy 12-203, and any future disclosures related to cyber risk and financial reporting integrity.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“Westport" or the “Company”) (TSX:WPRT / Nasdaq: WPRT) is providing this bi-weekly management cease trade order status report in accordance with National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders (“NP 12-203“).
On April 1, 2026, the Company announced that, at the request of the Company, the British Columbia Securities Commission issued a temporary management cease trade order against the Company (the “MCTO”) under NP 12-203 in connection with the Company’s delayed filing of its: (i) audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Annual Financial Statements“), (ii) management’s discussion and analysis relating to the Annual Financial Statements, (iii) CEO and CFO certificates relating to the Annual Financial Statements and (iv) annual information form on Form 20-F (collectively, (the “Annual Filings“), as a result of the cybersecurity incident previously announced by the Company on March 20, 2026 (the “Announcement”). Each of the Annual Filings was required to be filed by March 31, 2026, under Canadian securities laws. The MCTO restricts trading in the Company’s securities by the CEO and CFO but does not restrict trading by other shareholders or investors.
Pursuant to NP 12-203, Westport must file bi-weekly default status reports by way of news releases during the period of the MCTO. The Company confirms that since the date of the announcement, the investigation of the cyber incident has concluded and included a review of internal controls over financial reporting. Management has concluded that the Company's internal controls over financial reporting were not deficient in connection with the incident. A revised scope of audit activity in relation to the Annual Filings has been defined and is now underway. Westport plans to issue its Annual Filings as soon as possible.
Westport confirms that since the date of the Announcement: (i) there has been no material change to the information set out in the Announcement that would reasonably be expected to be material to an investor; (ii) the Company is satisfying and intends to continue to satisfy the alternative information guidelines under NP 12-203 by providing bi-weekly status updates by way of news release until the Annual Filings are filed; (iii) the Company does not anticipate any subsequent specified defaults under NP 12-203; and (iv) there is no material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed
About Westport
Westport is a technology and innovation company connecting synergistic technologies to power a cleaner tomorrow. As a leading supplier of affordable, alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced components and systems that enable the transition from traditional fuels to cleaner energy solutions.
Our proven technologies support a wide range of clean fuels – including natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen – empowering OEMs and commercial transportation industries to meet performance demands, regulatory requirements, and climate targets in a cost-effective way. With decades of expertise and a commitment to engineering excellence, Westport is helping our partners achieve sustainability goals—without compromising performance or cost-efficiency – making clean, scalable transport solutions a reality.
Westport is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information, visit www.westport.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company's ability to complete and file the Annual Filings and the timing thereof, the terms of the MCTO, the Company's audit activities, the Company's expectations regarding subsequent specified defaults, and the Company's compliance with the reporting requirements of NP 12-203. These forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on both the views of management and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include those related to the cybersecurity incident and the Company's ability to complete and file the Annual Filings, general economic conditions of and access to the capital and debt markets, solvency, governmental policies and regulation, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, supply-chain factors and other risks and assumptions described in our most recent Annual Information Form and other filings with securities regulators. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of press release. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise such statements to reflect any change in our expectations or in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in these forward looking statements except as required by National Instrument 51-102. The contents of any website, RSS feed or twitter account referenced in this press release are not incorporated by reference herein.
Contact Information
Westport Investor Relations
T: +1 604-718-2046
