Certain statements included in this announcement6 constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including, but not limited to, those identified by the expressions “expect”, “will”, “believe” and similar expressions. Some of the specific forward-looking statements in this announcement include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the Offer and the terms thereof. There can be no assurance that the Offer will be completed or that it will be completed on the terms and conditions contemplated in this announcement. The proposed Offer could be modified or terminated in accordance with its terms. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of key expectations and assumptions made by the Corporation including, without limitation, that the Offer will be completed on the terms currently contemplated. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based on what the Corporation’s management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Corporation cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such information. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Those risks and uncertainties include, among other things: the Offer may not be completed on the terms, or in accordance with the timing, currently contemplated, or at all. Additional information about risks and uncertainties related to the Corporation are contained in the Corporation’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in the Corporation’s most recent management’s discussion and analysis of financial results, both of which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. The forward-looking statements contained herein represent the Corporation’s expectations as of the date of this announcement, and are subject to change after this date. The Corporation assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.