Vancouver, British Columbia – October 1, 2026 – TheNewswire – Plaid Technologies Inc. (CSE: STIF) (OTC: STIFF) (FRA: 5QX0) (“Plaid” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Mr. Guy Bourgeois as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective September 30, 2026, following the resignation of Mr. Gary Dodge from his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective on the same date.

The Company wishes to thank Mr. Dodge for his contributions and service during his tenure as Chief Financial Officer and extends its best wishes for his future endeavors.

Mr. Bourgeois currently serves as a director, Corporate Secretary and Chairman of the Company and brings extensive knowledge of the Company's business, operations and governance to his new role. His responsibilities as Interim Chief Financial Officer include overseeing the Company's financial reporting and regulatory filings.

The Company intends to seek a suitable candidate for the position of permanent Chief Financial Officer in due course and will provide an update once an appointment has been made.

 

About the Company

 

Plaid Technologies Inc. is a Canadian advanced materials company focused on the development and commercialization of graphene-enhanced technologies, including applications in construction, energy, and industrial materials.  

 

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

 

"Paul Hughes"

Paul Hughes

Interim Chief Executive Officer

 

Telephone:  1-800-585-7517

Email: info@plaidtechnologiesinc.com

Website: https://www.plaidtechnologiesinc.com

 

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the Company’s intention to seek a suitable candidate for the position of permanent Chief Financial Officer and to provide an update once an appointment has been made. Such forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, including that suitable candidates will be available and that the Company will be able to engage a candidate on acceptable terms. Forward-looking information is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including difficulties or delays in identifying and securing a suitable candidate, changes in the Company’s management needs, and other risks described in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca. There can be no assurance that a permanent Chief Financial Officer will be appointed within any particular timeframe. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this news release is provided as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such information except as required by applicable securities laws.