File: Attachment OTS NR-2026 02 17 PP Not Proceeding.pdf

OPTIMUS GOLD CORP.

702 889 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3B2

February 17, 2026 Telephone: 778.300.1873 Trading Symbol: OTS.H Toll Free: 1.888.880.2288 12g3-2(b): 82-3923

PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Optimus Gold Corp. is, at this time, not proceeding with its private placement financing of up to $900,000 previously announced on January 14, 2026.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OPTIMUS GOLD CORP.

PER: "John Brydle"

John Brydle, Director

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