(Nasdaq: SOAR) To Enter The Critical Minerals Sector Through A Pending Game-Changing Merger

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Any content you receive is for information purposes only. Always conduct your own research. *Sponsored (Nasdaq: SOAR) To Enter The Critical Minerals Sector Through A Pending Game-Changing Merger *Click Here To Get Our Alerts Faster Via SMS* February 2nd Greetings Readers, We're on merger watch... An under-the-radar company has positioned themselves to complete a game-changing merger in Q1 2026. Expanding into the critical minerals sector through this proposed merger, Wall Street's focus could shift quickly towards this company as the U.S. looks to sure up its supply chains and shift dependence away from nations like Russia and China. And our focus is shifting too after seeing this Nasdaq profile has a low float of fewer than 7Mn shares and several recent press releases signaling a company on the move. That's why our top Tuesday watchlist position is currently held by: Volato Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOAR). Volato Group, Inc. is a technology company focused on building scalable software and data solutions that improve the reliability and intelligence of high-stakes business decisions. The company’s Parslee Document Intelligence platform enhances the performance of leading large language models (LLMs) by adding deterministic structure and auditability to complex documents such as contracts and SEC filings. Through its pending acquisition of M2i Global, Volato is expanding into the critical minerals sector—leveraging its software expertise to bring greater transparency, traceability, and operational intelligence to supply chains essential for U.S. national security and advanced technologies. And based on several potential catalysts, (Nasdaq: SOAR) tops Tuesday's watchlist. Check them out: #1. A Low Float Could Introduce The Potential For Heightened Volatility In A Flash. #2. M2i With Volato Group Signs A Key Strategic Collaboration Agreement. #3. The Company Adds Significant Experience To Their Board Of Directors. #4. A Shareholder Letter Reviews Critical Highlights Achieved Throughout 2025 (Strategic 2026 Roadmap). #5. Q4 And Full Year 2025 Financial Guidance Signals Volato's Strong Preparation For Q1 Merger Closing. But more on those in a second... A Game-Changing Merger Nears For Volato Group Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR) and M2i Global (OTCQB: MTWO) remain firmly on track to complete their planned merger in Q1 2026, signaling strong progress and disciplined management execution. The recent filing of Amendment No. 1 to the Form S‑4, under active SEC review, demonstrates steady regulatory advancement despite temporary government delays. Extending the merger agreement to March 31, 2026, ensures a structured and compliant closing process. Volato continues to focus on integration planning across governance, internal controls, and operational alignment to position the combined company for seamless performance. These steps reinforce management’s confidence in the merger’s strategic benefits and long-term value creation potential. “We remain confident in the strategic rationale for this transaction and now have clear line of sight to completing the remaining regulatory steps,” said Major General (Ret) Alberto Rosende, Chief Executive Officer of M2i Global. “The extension provides the appropriate time to complete the process in a compliant and orderly manner, and we remain focused on closing the merger.” “The filing of Amendment No. 1 reflects continued forward momentum in the SEC review process and our disciplined approach to execution,” said Mark Heinen, Chief Financial Officer of Volato. “Extending the outside date aligns the transaction timeline with the current regulatory environment while allowing both companies to remain focused on operations, compliance, and readiness for closing.” Who Exactly Is M2i Global? For decades, the U.S. has relied on foreign imports for the essential minerals that underpin our military strength and technological advancements. This dependency poses significant risks to national security and economic stability, particularly as geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions threaten our access to these critical resources. The shift away from domestic mining and processing has left us vulnerable, with most global production controlled by nations like China and Russia. As technological innovation and the push towards Net Zero emissions drive unprecedented demand for these minerals, the need for a robust, domestic supply chain has never been more urgent. Enter the Minerals Metals Initiatives (M2i), a pioneering firm dedicated to revitalizing America’s minerals and metals industry. Based in Nevada, M2i is leading the charge to establish a secure, reliable supply chain for critical minerals, crucial for both defense and economic prosperity. With a visionary leadership team and strategic partnerships, M2i is set to transform the industry by integrating mining, processing, recycling, and defense relations into a cohesive, future-focused operation. By tapping into this emerging opp., M2i aims to strengthen U.S. independence and support our allies with a stable supply of essential resources. M2i’s Critical Minerals Supply Chain M2i Global’s Sourcing Global Access of Critical Minerals for the United States NT Minerals - exclusive offtake agreement for 88,000 tonnes of Copper, which is currently valued at $1Bn. Nimy Resources - collaborating on the development and supply of gallium from the Mons Project in Western Australia, which hosts a near-term JORC (Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee) compliant gallium resource. Titanium X - in the process of acquiring titanium minerals either by off-take agreements or project acquisition. Planned Projects M2i Global, Inc.’s “Blueprint” identifies 19 projects across graphite, cathodes, LAB circularity, gallium, titanium, and the Clearinghouse pilot. The implicit sequencing was: 2026: Graphite into Hammond, IL; NV graphite pilot, Clearinghouse pilot. 2027: LAB dismantling/oxide, cathode precursor, gallium pilots, titanium/alloy pilots. 2028: NV graphite at scale, LAB/cathode scaling, titanium under DPA, gallium replication. 2029: Exchange Gulf Coast hub, titanium alloys, LAB/cathode mainstream, graphite expansions. 2030: Gallium refining, full-stack Exchange, broad SMS integration. Primary Revenue Drivers 2026 DLA Hammond (Graphite) IDIQ → Task Order, 5,000 MT @ $1.50/kg = ~$7.5Mn Nevada Exchange (Reno) DV-serialized marketplace for critical minerals ~$2–3Mn revenue from graphite/CSPG + SMS registration LAB Recycling – Phase 1 ~$25Mn Phase 1 – battery breaking SMS (HAWD) – Phase-1 ~$7Mn initial inventory (copper, nickel, cobalt, titanium, Ga₂O₃, REOs, Mn oxide) ~$0.1Mn monetization (fees + pilot leasing) • Purpose: prove custody + Exchange integration Find Sources And More Here: SOAR Website. M2i Presentation. ----- And as I mentioned above, (Nasdaq: SOAR) has several potential catalysts we're tracking at the moment. Check them out: #1. SOAR Potential Catalyst - A Low Float Could Introduce The Potential For Heightened Volatility In A Flash. According to info from the Yahoo Finance website, SOAR has a fairly low float. In fact, the website reports this profile to have approx. 6.95Mn shares in its float. Why is that important? It's important on one crucial level. Volatility potential. If the company provides positive news towards the beginning of 2026, could it help provide a breakout spark when paired with this volatility potential? ----- #2. SOAR Potential Catalyst - M2i With Volato Group Signs A Key Strategic Collaboration Agreement. M2i Global, along with Volato Group, and Titanium X Sign Strategic Collaboration Agreement to Advance Critical Mineral Development in the United States Includes Exclusive Supply Agreement of Titanium Concentrate Atlanta, GA and Reno, NV, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- M2i Global, Inc. (“M2i,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) (OTCQB: MTWO), a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, along with Volato Group, Inc. (“Volato”) (NYSE American: SOAR), a technology-driven company, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration agreement with Titanium X, marking a major step forward in advancing domestic refining capabilities and securing the critical materials supply chain essential to U.S. industry and national security. Under the agreement, Titanium X and M2i Global will cooperate on the financing, development, and commercialization of Titanium X’s critical mineral assets, leveraging M2i’s global expertise in mineral project execution. The two firms are actively engaged in discussions to finalize an exclusive supply agreement for titanium concentrate. Major General (Ret) Alberto Rosende, Chief Executive Officer of M2i, stated, “We are proud to join forces with Titanium X to strengthen the U.S. supply chain for critical minerals. This collaboration combines Titanium X’s world-class asset base with M2i’s execution capabilities and government financing strategies. Together, we aim to accelerate development timelines and deliver tangible value to American industry and stakeholders.” ... Read the full article here. ----- #3. SOAR Potential Catalyst - The Company Adds Significant Experience To Their Board Of Directors. Volato Group Appoints Alan D. Gaines to Board of Directors Veteran In-vest-ment Banker and Energy Industry Leader to Serve as Audit Committee Chairman ATLANTA, December 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volato Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Volato") (NYSE American: SOAR), today announced the appointment of Alan D. Gaines to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Gaines will also serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee. Mr. Gaines is an accomplished in-vest-ment banker, strategic advisor, and entrepreneur with more than four decades of experience in global capital markets, energy, critical minerals, and infrastructure development. Over his career, he has led or participated in more than 200 major transactions, raising over $100Bn in aggregate capital. ... Mr. Gaines’ extensive background in finance, energy, and critical mineral development complements Volato’s pending merger with M2i Global, Inc. (OTC: MTWO), which is focused on building a vertically integrated supply chain for critical minerals serving U.S. industrial and defense markets. "We are honored to welcome Alan Gaines to the Volato Board. His deep experience in complex financial transactions, energy market dynamics, and board governance will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our financial oversight and strategic direction. His leadership as Audit Committee Chair will further enhance our governance structure as Volato advances its business combination with M2i Global and expands into the critical minerals and technology sectors," said Mark Heinen, Chief Financial Officer of Volato. Read the full article here. ----- #4. SOAR Potential Catalyst - A Shareholder Letter Reviews Critical Highlights Achieved Throughout 2025 (Strategic 2026 Roadmap). M2i Global, along with Volato Group, Issues Year End Shareholder Letter, Providing Highlights Achieved in 2025 Strategic Roadmap is Set for Further Advancing the Business and Capital Markets Plans in 2026 Atlanta, GA and Reno, NV, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- M2i Global, Inc. (“M2i,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) (OTCQB: MTWO), a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, along with Volato Group, Inc. (“Volato”) (NYSE American: SOAR), a technology-driven company, and Next-Gen Energy Technology, is pleased to provide the following shareholder letter highlighting milestones achieved in 2025 and laying out its strategic roadmap for 2026. Dear Shareholders, Partners, and Employees, M2i Global, Inc. is a critical minerals and metals Company established to secure reliable, resilient, and responsible access to critical minerals and metals for the U.S., its allies, and partners for U.S. national defense and economic security. Simply put, we do not compete with other companies in the minerals and metals industry, but rather, they are our partners and clients, who are joining us to build the critical mineral reserve for the U.S. Our vision is to create critical mineral independence, assuring access for the U.S, and its partners to critical minerals and metals. In 2025 we focused on advancing our efforts to grow our ecosystem of partners and critical mineral sourcing agreements, continuing the development of the Critical Mineral Reserve, expanding our processing and refining capabilities, identifying and executing a potential merger to uplist to a major exchange, solidifying our partnership with the Hawthorne Army Depot, and scaling our outreach efforts to increase our engagement with shareholders and media partners. This is a short summary of the progress we have made in 2025 on each of these efforts: Critical Minerals supply chain sourcing agreements. M2i Global has been focused on expanding the capabilities to source needed critical minerals. Our trusted partner, Reforme Group, is an Australian mining services, infrastructure, recycling, and renewables company, known for its specialized expertise in developing green and brownfield mining projects. Reforme Group has minority ownership and partnerships with 40+ critical mineral miners in Australia. In addition to offtake agreements and letters of intent already in place, we added gallium and titanium to the existing list of materials we are now able to source. ... Read the full article here. ----- #5. SOAR Potential Catalyst - Q4 And Full Year 2025 Financial Guidance Signals Volato's Strong Preparation For Q1 Merger Closing. Volato Group Provides Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Guidance ATLANTA, December 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volato Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Volato") (NYSE American: SOAR), today announced preliminary financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025, reflecting continued execution against its strategic and balance sheet objectives. For the fourth quarter of 2025, Volato expects to report revenue between $27Mn and $28Mn. For the full year 2025, the Company anticipates total revenue between $78 Mn and $79Mn, with net income of $6Mn to $8Mn. These results reflect a year of meaningful progression aligning operational performance with Volato’s long-term growth initiatives and advancing its pending merger with M2i Global, Inc. (OTC: MTWO). During 2025, Volato also made substantial progress strengthening its balance sheet. As of September 30, 2025, the Company reduced total liabilities to $9.5Mn, satisfying the debt reduction condition required under its pending merger agreement with M2i Global, Inc. (OTC: MTWO). Volato expects continued improvement in its capital structure as it advances toward a targeted first-quarter 2026 closing of the transaction. "Our 2025 results reflect a year of transformation and disciplined balance sheet execution," said Mark Heinen, Chief Financial Officer of Volato. "We made significant progress reducing liabilities while sharpening our focus on scalable, technology-driven businesses that are designed to complement and strengthen the M2i Global platform over the long term." Read the full article here. ----- (Nasdaq: SOAR) Recap - The 5 Top Potential Catalysts On Our Radar #1. A Low Float Could Introduce The Potential For Heightened Volatility In A Flash. #2. M2i With Volato Group Signs A Key Strategic Collaboration Agreement. #3. The Company Adds Significant Experience To Their Board Of Directors. #4. A Shareholder Letter Reviews Critical Highlights Achieved Throughout 2025 (Strategic 2026 Roadmap). #5. Q4 And Full Year 2025 Financial Guidance Signals Volato's Strong Preparation For Q1 Merger Closing. ----- We're officially launching coverage on Volato Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOAR). Be on the lookout for updates coming out soon. 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