Zefiro Methane Provides Update on Record First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results and Strong Corporate Pipeline

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Zefiro Methane (OTCQB: ZEFIF) reported preliminary Q1 FY2026 results with record revenue of approximately $12.0 million, ~20% above its prior best quarter, and delivered positive net income and positive free cash flow.

Recent operational milestones include a ~USD $1,300,000 WVDEP subcontract award, the first public sale and delivery of ACR959 carbon credits totaling 92,956 metric tons CO2 to buyers, repayment of a $350,000 promissory note, and a renegotiated note maturing March 1, 2026.

Positive

• Record revenue of approximately $12.0 million
• Q1 FY2026 revenue ~20% above prior company high
• Achieved positive net income in Q1 FY2026
• Generated positive free cash flow in Q1 FY2026
• WVDEP subcontract to deliver ~$1,300,000 revenue
• Issued/delivered 92,956 metric tons CO2 credits

Negative

• Renegotiated note now maturing on March 1, 2026
• Near-term focus on retiring upcoming loan obligations

The Company generated record revenue of approximately $12.0 million USD and positive net income and free cash flow for Q1'26 of the new fiscal year

Fort Lauderdale, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - October 14, 2025) - ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (Cboe CA: ZEFI) (FSE: Y6B) (OTCQB: ZEFIF) (the "Company", "Zefiro", or "ZEFI") is pleased to provide an update on its performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 and overall business progress. The Company continues to execute on its mission to support emissions reductions all while focusing on delivering strong financial results. All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

Quarterly Results:

For the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, based on preliminary, unaudited results, Zefiro generated record revenue of approximately $12.0 million, which was ~20% higher than the highest quarterly revenue in the Company's history (the first quarter of fiscal year 2025). In addition to the robust first quarter of revenue in fiscal year 2026, expenses have continued to decline, which is driving positive Net Income and free cash flow for this first quarter. Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure. Further details and reconciliations to comparable IFRS measures are available in the Company's most recent MD&A on SEDAR+.

This financial performance reflects continued demand for the Company's environmental remediation services and carbon credit offerings and management's concentrated focus on expense reduction, as well as operational efficiencies that have helped drive profitability early in the fiscal year.

Recent Highlights:

• Two of Zefiro's largest private sector customers have recently approached the Company about continuing operations throughout the remainder of the calendar year. This extension not only reflects the strong performance and value being delivered on-site but also provides additional incremental revenue that will further support the Company's financial performance during the winter season.
• On July 28, 2025, the Company announced that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection ("WVDEP") has awarded the Company a project consisting of pre-plugging and post-plugging methane quantification, in addition to locating oil/gas wells for the purpose of identifying them as candidates to be plugged. Based on an increased scope of work provided by the WVDEP, the Company will realize approximately USD $1,300,000 in revenue from carrying out this project as a subcontractor to North Wind Site Services.
• On August 19, 2025, the Company completed the first-ever publicly announced sale of Carbon Offsets originated under the America Carbon Registry's ("ACR") orphan well methodology Project 959 ("ACR959") and successfully delivered the first tranche of ACR959 carbon credits to Mercuria Energy America, LLC ("Mercuria"). The successful issuance under the ACR methodology of certified carbon credits confirmed emissions reductions of 92,956 metric tons of CO2. The Company has also completed delivery of carbon credits to two other strategic buyers.
• In September 2025, the Company repaid and retired its $350,000 promissory note from X Machina Capital Strategies Fund I LP. The note payable was entered into on March 13, 2025, with a six-month term and a 12% annual interest rate. This repayment further demonstrates Zefiro's commitment to financial discipline and reducing its debt obligations.
• The Company recently completed the renegotiation of the "Zefiro USA" note and is now in compliance. The maturity date of the note has been extended to March 1, 2026, providing Zefiro with greater financial flexibility and stability in the near term.

Looking Ahead:

• The Company is actively working to secure several additional contracts in both the Environmental Services and Environmental Markets spaces. These initiatives are designed to support consistent revenue generation and operational momentum, while reinforcing Zefiro's strategic positioning in the emissions reduction and well remediation sectors.
• As Zefiro enters the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, the Company remains committed to its deleveraging strategy, with a focus on retiring upcoming loan obligations in a timely and complete manner. Management is focused on maximizing free cash flow to meet upcoming debt payments, reflecting a disciplined approach to financial management. Strengthening the balance sheet continues to be a top priority, as the Company positions itself for long-term growth and financial resilience.

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 Company's intention to reduce emissions from end-of-life oil and gas wells and eliminate methane gas; the Company's partnerships with industry operators, state agencies, and federal governments; the Company's expectations for continued increases in revenues and EBITDA growth as a result of these partnerships; the Company's intentions to build out its presence in the United States; the anticipated federal funding for orphaned well site plugging, remediation and restoring activities; the Company's expectations to become a growing environmental services company; the Company's ability to provide institutional and retail investors alike with the opportunity to join the Active Sustainability movement; the Company's ability to generate long-term economic, environmental, and social returns; and other statements regarding the Company's business and the industry In which the Company operates. 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. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) adverse general market and economic conditions; (ii) changes to and price and volume volatility in the carbon market; (iii) changes to the regulatory landscape and global policies applicable to the Company's business; (iv) failure to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals; and (v) other risk factors set forth in the Company's Prospectus dated April 8, 2024 under the heading "Risk Factors". The Company operates in a rapidly evolving environment where technologies are in the early stage of adoption. New risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is impossible for the Company's management to predict all risk factors, nor can the Company assess the impact of all factors on Company's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including, but not limited to, the assumption that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner. 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.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

Zefiro has included certain performance measures in this press release that do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) including: (a) Adjusted EBITDA. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance and ability to generate cash flow.

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FAQ

What were Zefiro Methane (ZEFIF) preliminary Q1 FY2026 revenue and profit results?

Zefiro reported preliminary record revenue of ~$12.0 million for Q1 FY2026 and stated it achieved positive net income and positive free cash flow.

How much revenue will Zefiro realize from the WVDEP subcontract announced in 2025?

Zefiro expects to realize approximately USD $1,300,000 from the WVDEP subcontract as a subcontractor to North Wind Site Services.

How many carbon credits did Zefiro deliver under ACR959 and who bought the first tranche?

Zefiro confirmed issuance of certified credits equating to 92,956 metric tons CO2 and delivered the first tranche to Mercuria Energy America, LLC.

What recent debt actions did Zefiro (ZEFIF) complete in 2025?

In September 2025 Zefiro repaid and retired a $350,000 promissory note and renegotiated the Zefiro USA note to mature on March 1, 2026.

Does Zefiro expect continued revenue from private customers into calendar 2025–2026 winter season?

Two of Zefiro's largest private sector customers approached the company about continuing operations through the remainder of the calendar year, indicating potential incremental winter revenue.

How is Zefiro (ZEFIF) approaching its balance sheet after Q1 FY2026 results?

Management emphasized a deleveraging strategy focused on maximizing free cash flow to retire upcoming loan obligations and strengthen the balance sheet.