Zefiro Methane Corp. Announces Recent Open-Market Share Purchases by CEO and Board Members of 723,000 Common Shares

Rhea-AI Summary

Zefiro Methane Corp (OTCQB: ZEFIF) announced that its CEO and three board members purchased a cumulative 723,000 common shares on the open market on or before December 1, 2025. Purchasers named were Catherine Flax (CEO), Correne Loeffler, Jonson Sun, and Daryl Heald. The company said the purchases were individual, made in the open market, and will be reported in required regulatory filings.

The company highlighted continued execution on orphan well retirement, methane emissions reduction, environmental credit generation, and scalable emissions abatement solutions as context for the insider purchases.

Positive

• Insiders bought a cumulative 723,000 common shares
• CEO participated alongside three board members
• Open-market purchases will be reflected in regulatory filings
• Company actions focus on orphan well retirement and emissions reduction

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

-3.22%

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-3.22% News Effect

On the day this news was published, ZEFIF declined 3.22%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Insider share purchases: 723,000 common shares

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Insider share purchases 723,000 common shares Cumulative open-market buys by CEO and three directors

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.3552 Vol: Volume 1,195 vs 20-day av...

low vol

$0.3552 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,195 vs 20-day average 23,516 ahead of this insider-buying news. low

Technical Shares at 0.2234, trading below 200-day MA of 0.28 and 77.66% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

Several peers in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services showed weakness, with names like...

Several peers in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services showed weakness, with names like GWTI (-13.82%) and KLNG (-9.5%) down, while ZEFIF was also down 4.5%, suggesting broader pressure but no confirmed sector-wide momentum signal.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 01 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 01	Insider share buying	Positive	-3.2%	CEO and directors bought <b>723,000</b> shares in open market.
Nov 28	Debt settlement shares	Positive	-3.2%	Shares and options issued to eliminate <b>CAD 407,855.97</b> debt.
Nov 14	Record earnings	Positive	+6.7%	Record Q1 2026 revenue <b>$12.14M</b> and EBITDA <b>$2.6M</b>.
Oct 14	Prelim record results	Positive	-0.2%	Preliminary record revenue ~<b>$12.0M</b> and positive free cash flow.
Oct 09	Governance investigation	Negative	-4.0%	Company began investigating its former CEO over unspecified matters.

Pattern Detected

Positive news (record earnings, balance sheet actions, insider and management developments) has often seen muted or negative next-day moves, except for one strong upside reaction to record earnings.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Zefiro reported record fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $12.14M and record EBITDA of $2.6M for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, alongside improved cash and equity levels. It also used share issuances and options to settle approximately CAD 407,855.97 of debt and forgive additional obligations, while repaying promissory notes. Management changes included appointing Catherine Flax as interim CEO and adding Correne Loeffler to the Board. Today’s insider open-market purchases by Flax and other directors fit into this broader narrative of balance-sheet repair and corporate repositioning.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights cumulative insider open-market purchases of 723,000 Zefiro shares by th...

Analysis

This announcement highlights cumulative insider open-market purchases of 723,000 Zefiro shares by the CEO and three directors, framed as a show of confidence in the company’s strategy and operational execution. It comes after record quarterly revenue and EBITDA, as well as recent debt-settlement transactions that used equity. Investors may monitor follow-up regulatory filings for transaction details, track progress on orphan well retirement and emissions-abatement projects, and watch whether future financial results reinforce this insider conviction.

Key Terms

open market, orphan well retirement, environmental credit generation, emissions abatement

4 terms

open market financial

"723,000 common shares of ZEFI were purchased on the open market"

An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.

orphan well retirement technical

"initiatives related to orphan well retirement, methane emissions reduction"

Orphan well retirement is the process of permanently closing, plugging and cleaning up oil or gas wells that have been abandoned without a financially responsible owner; it also includes removing equipment and restoring the site so it no longer leaks or poses a hazard. Investors pay attention because governments or remaining industry participants may be forced to cover cleanup costs and legal liabilities, which can become a hidden expense or regulatory risk that affects company valuations and local economies — like a neglected house a city must fix up at someone else’s expense.

environmental credit generation technical

"methane emissions reduction, environmental credit generation, and the development"

The process of producing verified, tradable credits—such as carbon offsets or renewable energy certificates—by reducing pollution, capturing emissions, or delivering measurable environmental benefits. Investors care because those credits can be sold or used to meet regulatory obligations, adding a revenue stream or reducing compliance costs, much like turning energy savings into a sellable coupon that improves a company’s cash flow and public standing.

emissions abatement technical

"scalable solutions for verified emissions abatement."

Emissions abatement means the steps a company takes to cut the amount of pollutants it releases into the air, especially greenhouse gases like CO2. Think of it as patching leaks in a boat—reducing releases lowers future cleanup costs, regulatory fines and business risk while potentially unlocking energy savings or market advantages, so investors watch it as a signal of long‑term cost control and compliance readiness.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Cumulatively, 723,000 common shares of ZEFI were purchased on the open market by Zefiro's CEO in addition to three members of its Board of Directors.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - December 1, 2025) - ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (Cboe CA: ZEFI) (FSE: Y6B) (OTCQB US: ZEFIF) (the "Company", "Zefiro", or "ZEFI") announces that its CEO and several members of its Board of Directors have recently purchased common shares of the Company in the open market.

Participants in the recent insider purchases include:

• Catherine Flax, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
• Correne Loeffler, Board Member
• Jonson Sun, Board Member
• Daryl Heald, Board Member

These purchases were made individually and independently, and reflect a shared confidence in Zefiro's strategic direction, operational execution, and long-term value creation potential.

"Zefiro has spent the past several months strengthening the financial and operational foundation of the Company," said Catherine Flax, CEO of Zefiro. "We have sharpened our focus on revenue-generating activities, enhanced operational performance, and continue to build meaningful partnerships across state, federal, and commercial channels. These insider purchases underscore our collective belief in the Company's trajectory and in the work our teams are delivering every day."

The Company continues to execute initiatives related to orphan well retirement, methane emissions reduction, environmental credit generation, and the development of scalable solutions for verified emissions abatement.

The insider transactions referenced above were completed through open-market purchases and will be reflected in regulatory filings as required.

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About Zefiro Methane Corp.

Zefiro is an Environmental Services Company, specializing in methane abatement. Zefiro strives to be a key commercial force towards Active Sustainability. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, Zefiro is building a new toolkit to clean up air, land, and water sources directly impacted by methane leaks. The Company has built a fully integrated ground operation driven by an innovative monetization solution for the emerging methane abatement marketplace. As an originator of high-quality U.S.-based methane offsets, Zefiro aims to generate long-term economic, environmental, and social returns.

For further information, please contact:

Zefiro Investor Relations
1 (800) 274-ZEFI (274-9334)
investor@zefiromethane.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seeks", "believes", "plans", "expects", "intends", "estimates", "anticipates" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information including statements regarding: the purchase of shares by certain individuals; revenue-generating activities, operational performance, and partnerships across state, federal, and commercial channels; and initiatives related to orphan well retirement, methane emissions reduction, environmental credit generation, and the development of solutions for emissions abatement. The forward-looking information reflects management's current expectations based on information currently available and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking information. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed timeframes or at all. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The forward-looking information included in this news release is made as of the date of this news release and the Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/276413

FAQ

How many shares did Zefiro insiders buy on December 1, 2025 (ZEFIF)?

Insiders purchased a cumulative 723,000 common shares in open-market transactions reported on December 1, 2025.

Which Zefiro insiders purchased shares in the open market (ZEFIF)?

Purchasers named were Catherine Flax (CEO), Correne Loeffler, Jonson Sun, and Daryl Heald.

Were the Zefiro insider purchases (ZEFIF) made through the company or on the open market?

The purchases were made individually and independently on the open market, not through the company.

Will Zefiro (ZEFIF) disclose the insider trades to regulators?

Yes. The company said the open-market insider transactions will be reflected in regulatory filings as required.

What corporate activities did Zefiro cite alongside the insider purchases (ZEFIF)?

The company referenced work on orphan well retirement, methane emissions reduction, environmental credit generation, and scalable emissions abatement solutions.