Lithium Ionic Announces Withdrawal of Shareholder Requisition for a Special Meeting

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Or sign-in if you have an account.Waratah Capital Advisors confirms it will vote in favour of all six Management Nominees proposed for election as directors at the Company’s annual general and special meeting of shareholders on August 18, 2026THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountTORONTO, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQX: LTHCF; FSE: H3N) (“Lithium Ionic” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. (together with its affiliates and investment funds managed by it and its affiliates, “Waratah”) has formally withdrawn its requisition for a special meeting of shareholders of the Company (the “Requisition”) and has confirmed to the Company that it will vote in favour of the election of all six Management Nominees proposed for election as directors, and in favour of the other items of business recommended for approval by management, at the Company’s upcoming annual general and special meeting of shareholders to be held on August 18, 2026 (the “Meeting”).Withdrawal of the RequisitionGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAs announced on April 14, 2026, the Company received the Requisition from Waratah requesting that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) call a special meeting of shareholders of the Company. Following constructive engagement between the Company and Waratah, Waratah has formally withdrawn the Requisition.Waratah Confirms Support for Management NomineesWaratah has confirmed to the Company that it will vote in favour of the election of the six management nominees proposed for election as directors in the Company’s management information circular for the Meeting (the “Circular”), and in favour of the other items of business recommended for approval by management, at the Meeting. A copy of the Circular is available on the Company’s website at www.lithiumionic.com, and under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.Blake Hylands, P.Geo., CEO of Lithium Ionic, commented, “We are pleased to have reached a constructive outcome with Waratah and thank our shareholders for their support over the past several months. This resolution allows the Board and management team to move forward with a clear mandate and a focus on execution. We remain squarely focused on advancing Bandeira and on becoming a near-term, low-cost producer of high-quality spodumene concentrate for global battery supply chains.”Annual General and Special MeetingThe Meeting will proceed as scheduled on August 18, 2026. The Board recommends that shareholders vote FOR each of the items of business described in the Circular. Shareholders are encouraged to vote in advance of the proxy voting deadline of 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on August 14, 2026.On behalf of the Board of Directors of Lithium Ionic Corp. Blake HylandsChief Executive Officer, Director+1 647.316.2500info@lithiumionic.comAbout Lithium Ionic Corp.Lithium Ionic is a Canadian lithium development company focused on responsibly advancing its 100%-owned Bandeira Lithium Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, a region coined the “Lithium Valley” that is emerging as a premier hard-rock lithium district. The Company is executing on a focused development strategy centered on engineering de-risking, permitting advancement, commercial planning, and construction readiness, with the goal of becoming a near-term producer of high-quality spodumene concentrate for global battery supply chains.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking InformationThis advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not historical in nature contain forward-looking information. 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