International Battery Metals Ltd. Announces RSU Grant to Norma Garcia

International Battery Metals Ltd. (IBAT), a leading provider of modular direct lithium extraction systems, has approved the grant of 500,000 restricted share units (RSUs) to its General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Norma Garcia. The announcement was made on May 14, 2026, in both Vancouver, BC, and Houston, TX. These RSUs will vest in equal portions on the annual anniversary of their grant date, over a span of three years. Once vested, each RSU can be converted into one common share of the company. The grant is in accordance with the company's equity compensation plan and complies with applicable securities laws and TSX Venture Exchange policies.