Zefiro Methane Corp.’s Subsidiary Completes Recapitalization of Plants & Goodwin, Inc. and Acquisition of 100% of the Outstanding Common Stock

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (Cboe Canada: ZEFI) (Frankfurt: Y6B) (OTCQB: ZEFIF) (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”) is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated August 6, 2024, Zefiro’s subsidiary, Plants & Goodwin, Inc. (“P&G”) has completed the previously announced transaction (the “Transaction”) to acquire the remaining common shares of P&G from Luke Plants in exchange for newly issued preferred stock in P&G pursuant a Securities Exchange Agreement.

Following closing of the Transaction, Zefiro Methane Holding LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Zefiro, owns 100% of the common shares of P&G and Luke Plants owns approximately 7.01 million newly issued Series A Convertible Preferred Shares of P&G (the “Preferred Shares”) that entitle him to, in addition to other customary rights, (a) a US$1.00 per share initial liquidation preference and (b) a 10% per annum dividend, payable in kind, until the later of June 30, 2028 or the achievement of US$10 million in June-to-June annual operating cash flow at P&G (after which dividends will be payable in cash). The Preferred Shares are redeemable at P&G’s option at the liquidation preference (including any accrued but unpaid dividends) following the earlier of Luke Plants’ termination as an employee of Zefiro and its affiliates or the second anniversary of the closing of the Transaction. The Preferred Shares will automatically convert at a conversion price of US$1.20 per share upon the completion of a qualified public offering of P&G or an affiliate of P&G (the “IPO Issuer”) on a nationally recognized U.S. stock exchange into common stock of the IPO Issuer.

Reporters/Media: For any questions or to arrange an interview with Dr. Debs or Mr. Plants, please contact Rich Myers of Profile Advisors (New York City) by email at media@zefiromethane.com or by telephone at +1 (347) 774-1125.

About Zefiro Methane Corp.

Zefiro is an environmental services company, specializing in methane abatement. Zefiro strives to be a key commercial force towards Active Sustainability. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, Zefiro is building a new toolkit to clean up air, land, and water sources directly impacted by methane leaks. The Company has built a fully integrated ground operation driven by an innovative monetization solution for the emerging methane abatement marketplace. As an originator of high-quality U.S.-based methane offsets, Zefiro aims to generate long-term economic, environmental, and social returns.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company,

ZEFIRO METHANE CORP.

“Talal Debs”

Talal Debs, Founder & CEO

For further information, please contact:

Zefiro Investor Relations
1 (800) 274-ZEFI (274-9334)
investor@zefiromethane.com

For media inquiries, please contact:

Rich Myers – Profile Advisors (New York)
media@zefiromethane.com
+1 (347) 774-1125

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