Exhibit 99.1
First
Phosphate Reports Annual Meeting Results,
Substantial
Increase in Shareholder Base and Adoption of Advance Notice Policy
Saguenay,
Québec – September 1, 2026 First Phosphate Corp (“First Phosphate” or the “Company”)
(NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is pleased to report the voting results for the Company’s Annual General
and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on August 28, 2026.
Voting
Results
Detailed
voting results of the election of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) are set out below:
| Nominee |
Votes
For |
%
For |
Votes
Withheld |
%
Withheld |
| John
Passalacqua |
65,681,593 |
99.52% |
317,515 |
0.48% |
| Laurence
W. Zeifman |
63,839,049 |
96.73% |
2,160,059 |
3.27% |
| Bennett
Kurtz |
65,673,958 |
99.51% |
325,150 |
0.49% |
| Peter
Nicholson |
65,691,489 |
99.53% |
307,619 |
0.47% |
| Peter
Kent |
64,335,301 |
97.48% |
1,663,807 |
2.52% |
All
nominees, as set forth in the Company’s Management Information Circular dated July 29, 2026 (the “Circular”),
were elected as directors of First Phosphate at the Meeting.
At
the Meeting, shareholders also approved: (1) the number of directors to be fixed at five, (2) the appointment of Davidson &
Company LLP as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the Board to fix the remuneration of the auditor, (3)
the Company’s advance notice policy (the “Policy”); and (4) the re-approval of the Company’s omnibus
equity incentive plan, all as more particularly described in the Circular.
| Matter |
Votes
For |
%
For |
Votes
Against - Withheld |
%
Against - Withheld |
| Number
of directors |
65,594,446 |
99.39% |
404,662 |
0.61% |
| Appointment
of auditors |
64,206,061 |
97.28% |
1,793,047 |
2.72% |
| Advance
Notice Policy |
64,112,942
|
97.14% |
1,886,166 |
2.86% |
| Re-Approve
Equity Incentive Plan |
63,654,831 |
96.45% |
2,344,277 |
3.55% |
For
further information regarding the matters considered at the Meeting, readers are encouraged to review the Circular, a copy of
which is available under the profile for the Company on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
Increase
in Shareholder Base
The
Company is pleased to announce that its shareholders on record for the 2026 Meeting increased by 861% over the 2025 Meeting. The
total registered shareholders reported are based on the registrar of the Company’s transfer agent plus beneficial shareholders
reported by Broadridge.
| AGM
Record Date |
Shareholders |
| 2026 |
12,501 |
| 2025 |
1,301 |
| 2024 |
861 |
| 2023 |
800 |
| 2022 |
307 |
The
Company believes that this increase in shareholders represents a positive sign of maturation in the Company’s corporate
development, one that can be attributed to successful financings, management’s commitment to results, and a broader understanding
and appreciation of the Company’s vision, initiatives and opportunities, among both retail and institutional investors.
Advance
Notice Policy
The
Board has, effective immediately, adopted the Policy which, among other things, and subject to certain exceptions, sets forth
a procedure requiring advance notice to the Company by any shareholder who intends to nominate any person for election as director
of the Company at a meeting of shareholders at which directors are to be elected. For additional details, please consult the full
text of the Policy included in the Circular.
The
Board believes that the Policy provides a clear and transparent process for all shareholders to follow, if they intend to nominate
directors, by providing a reasonable time frame for shareholders to notify the Company of their intention to nominate directors
and requiring shareholders to disclose information concerning proposed nominees that is mandated by applicable securities laws.
The
Policy enables the Board to evaluate the proposed nominees’ qualifications and suitability as directors and respond as appropriate
in the best interests of the Company.
About
First Phosphate Corp
First
Phosphate (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 Bégin-Lamarche property, located in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada, represents a rare North
American igneous phosphate resource producing high-purity phosphate characterized by very low levels of impurities.
For
additional information, please contact:
Bennett
Kurtz
Chief
Financial Officer
Tel:
+1 (416) 200-0657
Investor
Relations: https://firstphosphate.com/investors
General
Inquiries: https://firstphosphate.com/contact
Website:
www.FirstPhosphate.com
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Forward-Looking
Information and Cautionary Statements
This
news release contains certain statements and information that may be considered “forward-looking statements” and “forward
looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases,
forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as
“plans”, “targets”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”,
“an opportunity exists”, “is positioned”, “estimates”, “intends”, “assumes”,
“anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases
or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”,
“will” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” and other similar expressions.
In addition, statements in this news release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements. Although the Company
believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are
not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include development and
exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. These
statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things: that engineering and construction timetables and
capital costs for the Company’s, exploration, development and expansion projects are correctly estimated and not affected
by unforeseen circumstances; the ability to obtain financing for its proposed operations on acceptable terms; no material deterioration
in general business and economic conditions; no material delays in obtaining permits and other approvals; no significant disruptions
affecting the activities of the Company or its ability to access required project equipment and services, and operating supplies
in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; inflation and prices for Company project inputs being approximately consistent
with anticipated levels; the ability to complete the exploration and development programs consistent with the Company’s
expectations; commodity price expectations including assumptions for P2O5; the Company’s relationship with local municipalities
and First Nations remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; the Company’s relationship with other third-party
partners and suppliers remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; and government relations and actions being
consistent with Company expectations. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance
and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. The Company does not
assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained in this release is qualified by these
cautionary statements.