Western Potash Corp. Obtains Initial Order under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act

Western Resources Corp. (TSX: WRX,OTC:WTRNF) ("Western Resources" or the "Company") announces that its subsidiaries, Western Potash Corp., Western Potash Holdings Corp., and 0907414 B.C. Ltd. (collectively, the "Debtors"), have obtained an Initial Order (the "Initial Order") from the Supreme Court of British Columbia (Vancouver Registry) under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) ("CCAA") effective 12:01 a.m., Vancouver time, August 21, 2026 (the "Order Date"). The court proceeding bears file number S-266288.

Pursuant to the Initial Order, FTI Consulting Canada Inc. has been appointed by the Court as the Monitor (the "Monitor"), an officer of the Court, to oversee the CCAA proceedings. The Monitor's dedicated case website is available at：https://cfcanada.fticonsulting.com/WesternPotashCorporation.

Key Terms of the Initial Order

1. Stay of Proceedings

An initial stay period (the "Stay Period") is in place until August 31, 2026. Subject to limited statutory exceptions, no creditor or other party may commence or continue any action, proceeding or enforce remedies against the Debtors, their assets and business without the written consent of the Monitor or leave of the British Columbia Supreme Court. The stay also restricts counterparties from terminating, altering or repudiating material contracts, licences, permits and critical service arrangements with the Debtors, subject to paying for goods and services supplied on or after the Order Date. The Debtors remain obligated to pay for new post-order goods and services in the ordinary course of business.

2. Continued Business Operations

Under the Initial Order, the Debtors remain in possession and control of their assets and will continue operating their business in the ordinary course during the CCAA restructuring process, subject to the rights and powers granted to the Monitor and the terms of the Interim Lender commitment letter, including authorization to the Debtors to pay, among other things, post-order ordinary course operating expenses and rent, as well as pre-order date eligible employee wages, benefits, certain critical supplier obligations, post-order operating expenses, statutory remittances including payroll deductions, sales taxes and municipal property taxes. The Debtors may not make principal or interest payments on pre-CCAA indebtedness absent court or Monitor authorization.

3. Interim Financing

The Court approved interim financing facilities from WPC (Jersey) Limited (the "Interim Lender") in an aggregate principal amount up to US 1,000,000, plus applicable interest, fees and expenses. This interim financing is intended to support ongoing operations and preserve asset value throughout the initial restructuring phase. The Interim Lender's charge ranks second behind the Administration Charge (capped at CDN500,000) for the Monitor and legal professional fees. Both charges enjoy priority over most pre-existing security interests and encumbrances of the Debtors.

4. Restructuring Process

The Debtors, under supervision of the Monitor, intend to develop a plan of compromise or arrangement (the "Plan") for creditors. Under the Initial Order, the Debtors can disclose information, under the supervision of the Monitor and confidentiality protections, to prospective investors, buyers and strategic partners for purposes of negotiating or completing the restructuring or related transactions.

5. Subsequent Hearing

A subsequent hearing is scheduled for August 31, 2026 at the British Columbia Supreme Court, for purposes of seeking extension of the Stay Period and any ancillary relief. At such hearing, the Debtors expect to seek additional authority from the Court, subject to the oversight of the Monitor, to enable the Company and its management to more actively manage and operate the business and its assets during the restructuring process, and to pursue opportunities to preserve and enhance value. The Debtors intend to work constructively with the Monitor while seeking that additional authority.

6. Cross-border Recognition

The Initial Order requests recognition and assistance from courts and regulatory bodies outside Canada. The Monitor is authorized to pursue recognition of the CCAA proceedings under Chapter 15 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, as may be appropriate.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward looking information includes statements regarding the anticipated progress, timing and outcome of the CCAA restructuring, development of a plan of arrangement, availability of interim financing, continuation of business operations and cross-border recognition. These statements are based upon management's current assumptions, expectations and beliefs as of the date of this release, and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Crucial factors could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks related to court decisions, creditor support, liquidity, operational challenges, and other risks detailed in the Company's public filings on SEDAR+. No assurance can be given that the CCAA process will succeed or that any plan of arrangement will be implemented. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law.

Monitor inquiries: please refer to the FTI Consulting case website.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/311025