Critical Metals Amends European Lithium Deal with Floating Exchange Ratio

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Critical Metals amended its acquisition agreement with European Lithium, replacing the fixed exchange ratio with a floating ratio based on CRML's 20-day VWAP, with a floor of US$8.00 and ceiling of US$16.00.

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• Exchange Ratio Changed to Floating

  The fixed exchange ratio of 0.035 CRML shares per EUR share is replaced with a floating ratio determined by CRML's 20-day VWAP on Nasdaq, ranging from 0.025 to 0.045 shares per EUR share.

• Cap and Collar Set

  If the Scheme VWAP is at or below US$8.00, the ratio is 0.045; if at or above US$16.00, the ratio is 0.025; between those prices, the ratio adjusts on a straight-line basis.

• Option and Performance Right Consideration Adjusted

  The consideration for EUR listed options, unlisted options, and performance rights is recalculated using the revised exchange ratio, flowing through to those instruments.

• Other Terms Unchanged

  All other material terms of the transaction, including conditions precedent, remain unchanged from the original Scheme Implementation Deed dated May 18, 2026.

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Critical Metals and European Lithium have replaced the fixed 0.035 exchange ratio with a floating ratio tied to CRML's 20-day VWAP, capped between 0.025 and 0.045 shares per EUR share. This protects CRML shareholders from excessive dilution if the stock price falls, but also reduces the upside for EUR holders if the price rises. The amendment is a material change to the acquisition terms and will directly affect the number of new CRML shares issued to European Lithium shareholders.