Focus Graphite Appoints Jean-Francois Perrault as Strategic Advisor
Focus Graphite Appoints Jean-Francois
Perrault as Strategic Advisor
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 15, 2025) -
Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB:
FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0)
("
Focus
" or the "
Company
"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Jean-Francois Perrault as Strategic Advisor. A highly respected Quebec-based capital markets
executive, Mr. Perrault will provide strategic and financial guidance as Focus advances its flagship Lac
Knife and Lac Tetepisca graphite projects towards mine permitting and development.
Mr. Perrault brings more than 30 years of experience in merchant banking, capital markets, and
investment banking. He is currently Managing Partner at Pavilion Capital Advisers, a capital markets
and alternative asset advisory firm serving both public and private enterprises.
Previously, he served for 16 years, until 2025, as Managing Director, Corporate Finance at Leede
Financial Inc., where he led numerous public and private placement financings for emerging and
established Canadian issuers. Earlier, he held senior corporate finance roles with Union Securities and
TD Capital. At TD, he helped launch TD Capital Private Equity Partners, Canada's first international
private equity fund of funds.
In addition to his corporate leadership experience, Mr. Perrault serves on the TSX Venture Exchange's
Local Advisory Committee (Eastern Canada), providing guidance on capital formation and venture
market growth. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from McGill University and an MBA from
Concordia University.
Jean-Francois Perrault, commented "I'm delighted to join Focus Graphite as a Strategic Advisor.
Quebec has long been a leader in metals and mining, supported by deep capital markets expertise, a
skilled workforce, and strong government engagement. Focus Graphite's assets are ideally positioned
to benefit from this ecosystem at a time when North America is seeking to reduce its dependence on
China for critical minerals. I look forward to leveraging my network and experience to help guide the
Company through its next stage of financing and development."
Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus, stated "As Focus Graphite advances toward permitting and
development, we're assembling a team with the experience and relationships needed to succeed. Jean-
Francois brings over 30 years of experience in Quebec's investment and brokerage community, where
he is widely respected across government, institutional funds, and the mining sector. His deep roots in
Quebec's metals and mining ecosystem, combined with his capital-markets insight, will bring
exceptional value as we enter this next stage of growth."
As part of his engagement, Mr. Perrault has been granted 50,000 stock options, exercisable at C$0.60
per share for five (5) years, under the Company's incentive stock option plan, subject to regulatory
approval.
About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned
world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands
as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed
feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defense, and advanced
materials industries.
Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and
highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are
pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies,
including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery
performance and efficiency.
Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market.
Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions,
and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As
a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical
minerals - reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable
future.
For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit
http://www.focusgraphite.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/
X:
https://x.com/focusgraphite
Investors Contact:
Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
+1 (613) 612-6060
Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
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Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These
statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend,"
"expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements
relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and
are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such
future events.
In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things,
the anticipated benefits of Mr. Perrault's appointment as Strategic Advisor; his expected contributions
to the Company's strategic planning, financing, and capital markets initiatives; and Focus Graphite's
advancement toward mine permitting and development of its Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca graphite
projects. Forward-looking information also includes statements regarding the Company's objectives to
strengthen its leadership team, enhance its capital markets profile, secure project financing, and
position itself as a key contributor to North America's critical minerals supply chain and energy
transition.
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related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to
raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral
exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public
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