Canada Growth Fund Commits $81.8M in Private Placement, Securing Board Seat and Capping Ownership at 19.9%

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Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF) will invest US$81.8 million in Nouveau Monde Graphite through a private placement, acquiring 44.5 million shares at a slight premium, as part of a larger financing package to fund the Matawinie Project, with CGF gaining board representation and capping its total ownership at 19.9%.

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• Major Private Placement Detailed

  Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF) has agreed to purchase 44,452,460 common shares of Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. for an aggregate subscription price of US$81,792,526.40, priced at $1.84 per share.

• Strategic Capital Infusion

  This investment is a key component of the US$297 million equity financing package announced on April 10, 2026, providing critical funding for the Matawinie Project and general working capital.

• Ownership Capped at 19.9%

  A condition of the transaction is that CGF's total beneficial ownership will not exceed 19.9% of the company's issued and outstanding common shares following the completion of the financing.

• Board Representation Granted

  CGF will have the right to appoint one member to the board of directors and one board observer, indicating significant strategic involvement.

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This Schedule 13D/A provides specific details of Canada Growth Fund Inc.'s (CGF) substantial participation in Nouveau Monde Graphite's recently announced US$297 million equity financing package. CGF's commitment of US$81.8 million, representing approximately 28% of the company's market capitalization, is a significant capital infusion crucial for funding the Matawinie Project's design, engineering, and construction, as well as general working capital. The shares are priced at a slight premium to the current market price, indicating strong investor confidence. While the overall financing is highly dilutive, securing such a large investment from a strategic entity like CGF, which also gains board representation, is a strong positive signal for the company's ability to advance its key projects and extend its operational runway. The condition capping CGF's beneficial ownership at 19.9% post-transaction is a notable governance detail, balancing significant investment with maintaining broader shareholder control.