AIMIA ANNOUNCES APPLICATION FOR AIM LISTING

TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) (JSE: AII) ("the Company") today announced that it has made an application for the admission of its common shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange's AIM Market ("AIM"). Subject to the receipt of necessary approvals, Aimia anticipates trading on AIM will commence on or about September 9, 2026. Aimia will trade under the symbol "AII."

"Consistent with our strategy and focus of enhancing shareholder value, we have explored becoming AIM quoted and believe that it will enhance our liquidity, attract new investors, and facilitate making investments in target companies," said Rhys Summerton, Aimia's Executive Chairman. "We look forward to becoming AIM quoted."

Aimia will maintain its listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Aimia is not undertaking any capital raise with its dual listing on AIM and its issued share capital will be unaffected by the AIM quotation. Aimia's preferred shares will continue to trade only on the TSX.

Aimia's AIM admission documents, including its Schedule 1 and Supplement, are available from the Company's website at www.aimia.com.

About Aimia

Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM; JSE: AII) is a diversified conglomerate focused on enhancing the value of its holdings. Headquartered in Toronto, Aimia's priorities include increasing its intrinsic value, reducing holding company costs, reducing the discount of its share price to the intrinsic value of its businesses, and redeploying capital to make investments in undervalued companies.

For more information about Aimia, visit www.aimia.com

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Forward‑looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Aimia' s control. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: (i) the risk that required approvals are not obtained, are delayed, or are subject to conditions; (ii) changes in market conditions affecting liquidity, trading volumes and investor interest; (iii) regulatory, legal or policy changes impacting listing requirements or our business; and (iv) operational or timing constraints that affect the anticipated AIM admission date.

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SOURCE Aimia Inc.

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