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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAPLE LEAF GREEN WORLD INC.
CSE: MGW | OTC: MGWFF
Maple Leaf Green World Inc. Announces Board Changes and Reconstitution of Audit Committee
Calgary, Alberta August 24, 2026 Maple Leaf Green World Inc. (CSE: MGW | OTC: MGWFF)
(the "Company" or "Maple Leaf") announces changes to its Board of Directors (the "Board") and the
reconstitution of its audit committee (the "Audit Committee") as part of its ongoing continuous disclosure
remediation and application for revocation of the failure-to-file cease trade order (the "FFCTO").
Board Changes and Director Appointment
Mr. Louis Kin Man Sing has tendered his resignation as a director of the Company, effective immediately,
to facilitate the reconstitution of the Board and the Audit Committee.
Effective immediately, the Board has appointed Mr. Pat Gramlich as an independent director to fill the
vacancy created by Mr. Sing's resignation pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Alberta). Mr.
Gramlich will hold office until the close of the Company's next Annual General Meeting of shareholders
("AGM"), at which time he will stand for election by shareholders.
Mr. Gramlich brings over 25 years of senior executive management and commercial operating experience,
with extensive oversight in financial reporting, corporate budgeting, and operational governance.
Reconstitution of Audit Committee and Form 52-110F2 Disclosure
Following the appointment of Mr. Gramlich, the Board has reconstituted the Audit Committee, which is
now comprised of:
dot Mr. Thomas West (Chair) Independent Director
dot Mr. Pat Gramlich Independent Director
dot Mr. Herman Xiwen Luo Chief Financial Officer and Director
The Board has determined that a majority of the Audit Committee members (Mr. West and Mr. Gramlich)
are "independent" and not executive officers, employees, or control persons of the Company or an affiliate,
satisfying the composition requirements of section 6.1.1 of National Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees
("NI 52-110") for venture issuers.
The Board has also determined that all three members of the Audit Committee are "financially literate"
within the meaning of NI 52-110. Pursuant to Section 3 of Form 52-110F2, Mr. Gramlich's relevant
education and experience includes:
dot Understanding of Accounting Principles: Comprehensive practical knowledge of Canadian
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) relevant to development-stage commercial
operations.
dot Application to Estimates, Accruals, and Provisions: Over two decades of direct experience
evaluating operational budgets, revenue recognition, contract terms, asset impairments, and
expense accruals.
dot Financial Statement Analysis: Proven experience analyzing and assessing the breadth and
complexity of financial statements comparable to those of the Company.
dot Internal Controls: Direct experience designing, implementing, and supervising internal control
procedures and operational financial reporting systems.
Filing of Amended and Restated Q1 2026 Interim Financial Statements
The Company has re-filed on SEDAR+ its amended and restated Q1 2026 IFS, together with
updated Form 52-109F2R certifications. The amended Q1 2026 IFS incorporates a comprehensive
Subsequent Events Note (Note 18) in accordance with IAS 10 (Events after the Reporting Period),
disclosing material corporate developments occurring subsequent to March 31, 2026, including
the board and officer changes, the reconstitution of the Audit Committee, the transition of the
Company's registrar and transfer agent to Endeavor Trust Corporation, debt status, and the AGM
undertaking.
Update on Cease Trade Order Revocation
The Company continues to work cooperatively with Staff of the Alberta Securities Commission to address
all remaining comments in connection with its continuous disclosure review and to secure the revocation
of the FFCTO issued on May 6, 2025. The Company has prepared a further revised draft of its amended
and restated interim financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2026 (incorporating IAS 10
subsequent event disclosures) and expects to file the restated statements together with updated certifications
(Form 52-109F2R) upon regulatory confirmation.
The Company's securities remain subject to the FFCTO and trading remains halted. Revocation of the
FFCTO remains subject to the satisfaction of all regulatory requirements and the discretion of the Alberta
Securities Commission, and there can be no assurance as to when, or whether, the FFCTO will be revoked.
About Maple Leaf Green World Inc.
Maple Leaf Green World Inc. is a development-stage issuer incorporated under the laws of the Province of
Alberta, with common shares listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE: MGW). Maple Leaf is
focused on green and environmentally friendly business initiatives and aims to contribute to a more
sustainable future.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian
securities laws, including statements regarding the appointment of directors, the composition of the Audit
Committee, subsequent regulatory filings, the holding of the AGM, and the anticipated revocation of the
FFCTO. Forward-looking information reflects management's current expectations and is based on
assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially,
including the risk that the FFCTO is not revoked or that required regulatory steps are not completed. Except
as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release. The Canadian Securities Exchange has not in any way passed upon the merits of the matters
described in this release.
For further information, please contact:
Raymond Lai
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Maple Leaf Green World Inc.
Email: rlai@mlgreenworld.com
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