EMPRESS GRANTS STOCK OPTIONS AND EQUITY INCENTIVES

Empress Royalty Corp. announced a comprehensive equity incentive program involving the grant of 1,575,000 stock options to its directors, officers, employees, and consultants. The options carry an exercise price of $0.87 per share, representing the closing market price on May 5, 2026, and will vest over a two-year period with one-third vesting immediately, one-third after one year, and the final third after two years. The options expire on May 5, 2031.

In addition to the stock options, the Board of Directors approved the grant of 625,000 restricted share units (RSUs) and 500,000 deferred share units (DSUs) to certain directors, officers and consultants. The RSUs will vest equally over a two-year period beginning May 5, 2027, with each unit representing the right to receive one common share upon vesting. The DSUs will vest and settle according to the company's existing Equity Incentive Plan.

This equity compensation package reflects standard corporate governance practices for maintaining and incentivizing key personnel in the precious metals royalty and streaming sector. Empress Royalty operates as a global royalty and streaming creation company focused on building a diversified portfolio of gold and silver investments. The company's business model involves providing non-dilutive capital to mining companies with development and production stage projects through its strategic partnership with Endeavour Financial.

The timing and structure of these equity grants suggest the company is positioning itself for continued growth in the royalty and streaming space, using proven incentive structures to align management and employee interests with shareholder value creation. The grants are governed by shareholder-approved plans, indicating proper corporate governance oversight of the compensation program.