Annual Report Highlights Going Concern, Secures $335M Debt for Mine Project, Reports Increased Loss, and GM Partnership Termination

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Nouveau Monde Graphite's annual report highlights a going concern warning and increased losses, but also discloses a crucial US$335 million debt commitment for its Matawinie Mine Project and the termination of its partnership with General Motors.

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• Going Concern Warning Issued

  The company's consolidated financial statements include a going concern warning, indicating substantial doubt about its ability to continue operations without additional funding, due to a net loss of $105.2 million and cash outflows from operating activities of $42.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, and current liabilities exceeding current assets by $11.954 million.

• Secured US$335 Million Debt Commitment

  As a subsequent event, the company executed a commitment letter for US$335 million in senior secured project debt from Export Development Canada (EDC) and Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to support the construction and development of the Phase 2 Matawinie Mine Project. This commitment is subject to definitive documentation and customary conditions precedent.

• Increased Net Loss in 2025

  Nouveau Monde Graphite reported a net loss of $105.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase from the $73.3 million net loss reported in 2024.

• GM Partnership Terminated; Warrants Expired

  General Motors (GM) terminated its supply agreement and subscription agreement with the company, effective November 30, 2025. As a result, 12,500,000 warrants previously issued to GM expired and were cancelled.

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This annual report reveals Nouveau Monde Graphite's ongoing financial challenges, including a significant net loss and a going concern warning, indicating substantial doubt about its ability to continue operations without additional funding. However, the company has made critical progress in securing a US$335 million senior project debt commitment for its Matawinie Mine Project, a vital step towards de-risking its primary asset. The termination of the partnership with General Motors is a notable setback, but the company maintains other key offtake agreements. Investors should monitor the company's ability to finalize definitive agreements for the debt, manage its liquidity, and progress its projects towards commercial production amidst these mixed signals.