<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/63c144a0-5c1d-45ef-99bc-e677d522fbb0?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="sparc ai logo.png" alt="SPARC AI INC"/>VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPARC AI Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) (Frankfurt: 5OV0) is pleased to announce that it has engaged the services of ICP Securities Inc. (“ICP”) to provide automated market making services, including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium® in compliance with the CSE policies. ICP will be paid a monthly fee of C$7,500, plus applicable taxes. The agreement between the Company and ICP was signed with a start date of June 9th , 2026, and is for four (4) months (the “Initial Term”) and shall be automatically renewed for subsequent one (1) month terms (each month called an “Additional Term”) unless either party provides at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term or an Additional Term, as applicable. The agreement does not include performance-based compensation, stock options or any other securities-based compensation. ICP and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future. ICP is an arm’s length party to the Company. ICP’s market making activity will be primarily to correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of the Company’s shares. ICP will be responsible for the costs it incurs in buying and selling the Company’s shares, and no third party will be providing funds or securities for the market making activities. About ICP SECURITIES INC. ICP Securities Inc. is a Toronto based CIRO dealer-member that specializes in automated market making and liquidity provision, as well as having a proprietary market making algorithm, ICP Premium®, that enhances liquidity and quote health. Established in 2023, with a focus on market structure, execution, and trading, ICP has leveraged its own proprietary technology to deliver high quality liquidity provision and execution services to a broad array of public issuers and institutional investors. About SPARC AI Inc. SPARC AI Inc. develops next-generation, GPS-free target acquisition and intelligence software for defence drones and edge devices. Its zero-signature technology delivers real-time detection, tracking, and behavioural insights without reliance on radar, lidar, or heavy sensors. SPARC AI's flagship platform, Overwatch, provides defence operators and commanders with unmatched situational awareness across the connected fleet. The Company is committed to building a scalable software platform that defines the future of defence drone intelligence globally. For further information contact: SPARC AI Inc. E-mail: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ontMDEEwW4fBaW-AT4MfvWZbwta8Z_PIg-mi9xxGDueglAduZy7LexIhhSHfpAtKTU0IfwDrRq2cGNMPa8dKlhUxQg-EtqEXVeJ8Kul2KDM=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="investors@sparcai.net">investors@sparcai.net</a> Web: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Sqi6zmQcXSf053CuiBYFsxMHcVzdUgdb0mfDgAqkJy-LiEA_upkXDc5Fld4bZkr-adIAPHyCIacArl6iLXi9sw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">www.sparcai.co </a> Tel: (213) 459-3994 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected timing for completion of the Offering and the intended use of proceeds. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements contained herein. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are highlighted in the “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s management discussion and analysis. Forward-looking statements are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company at this time, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies that may cause the Company’s actual financial results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied herein. Some of the material factors or assumptions used to develop forward-looking statements include, without limitation: the failure to complete the Offering; reliance on key management and other personnel; potential downturns in economic conditions; competition from others; market factors, including future demand products developed by the Company; the policies and actions of foreign governments, which could impact the ability of the Company to successfully market its products; the Company’s expectations in connection with the development of the Target Acquisition System; the effectiveness of the Target Acquisition System; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and/or changes in the administration or laws, policies and practices; the impact of general business and economic conditions; currency exchange rates; and the impact of inflation. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking statements and the assumptions made with respect thereto are made as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. <img alt="" src='https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/MGEzYTc2YWEtODNmOS00ZGY4LThlOTMtMGJhNDhhOWY2OWVmLTEzMTg4MTUtMjAyNi0wNi0wOS1lbg==/tiny/SPARC-AI-INC.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' />

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