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Prime Drink Group Provides Bi-Weekly MCTO Status Report and Announces Closing of Private Placement

Published August 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM

MONTREAL, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prime Drink Group Corp. (CSE: PRME) (“Prime” or the “Company”) announces that further to its news release date July 30, 2025, the Company voluntarily applied for and the Company’s principal regulator, the British Columbia Securities Commission (the “BCSC”) granted a management cease trade order (the “MCTO”) dated July 30, 2025, under National Policy 12-203 Management Cease Trade Orders (“NP 12-203”) and provided the Company with an extension to file its annual financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2025, including the related management’s discussion and analysis, and related certifications on or before July 29, 2025 (collectively the “Annual Financial Filings”). The deadline has now been extended to on or before September 29, 2025.

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How will the extended deadline for the annual financial filings affect investor confidence and short‑term share volatility? What are the specific terms and pricing of the recently closed private placement, and how does the capital raised impact the company's cash runway? Are there any covenants or restrictions tied to the private placement that could limit operational flexibility or future fundraising? Does the management cease‑trade order (MCTO) indicate deeper regulatory or compliance concerns that could affect future financing ability? What is the likelihood that the upcoming financial statements will contain material adverse findings or restatements? How does the current share dilution from the private placement compare to recent issuances by peer companies in the beverage sector? What is the market's perception of the BCSC's decision to grant an extension, and could this set a precedent for similar small‑cap companies? How might the MCTO and filing extension influence analyst coverage, target price revisions, or institutional ownership levels? What operational milestones does Prime Drink Group plan to achieve with the proceeds from the private placement, and are those milestones realistic within the next 12‑18 months? Could the extended filing timeline trigger any default clauses in existing debt agreements or supplier contracts?