TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- Saltire Capital Ltd. (TSX: SLT.U) (TSX: SLT) ( TSX: SLT.WT.U) (TSX: SLT.WT) (OTCQX: SLTEF) ("Saltire" or the "Company") today announced a change in its external auditor. Effective August 24, 2026, MNP LLP ("MNP") resigned as the Company's auditor at the request of the Company, and the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") has appointed Ernst & Young LLP ("EY") as the Company's new auditor, to hold office until the Company's next annual general meeting of shareholders.

The appointment of EY was approved by the Company's Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

The change of auditor follows a request for proposal process undertaken by the Company's audit committee. There were no reservations or modified opinions contained in MNP's audit reports in connection with the audits of the Company's two most recently completed financial years, and there are no "reportable events", as defined in National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations, in connection with the change. A copy of the Company's notice of change of auditor, together with the required letters from MNP and EY, will be filed on SEDAR+ and will be available at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Saltire

Saltire Capital Ltd. is a publicly traded permanent capital vehicle that invests in strong, undervalued businesses operating in foundational sectors of the real-world economy. The company takes meaningful stakes in private businesses with high barriers to entry, predictable cash flows and a defined competitive advantage, providing business owners with a long-term capital partner that supports management continuity and preserves company legacy. Using a disciplined buy-and-build approach, Saltire identifies growth opportunities in fragmented industries, improves company fundamentals and scales businesses into standalone platforms. This structure ensures the interests of shareholders and company leaders remain aligned for the long term. Learn more at www.saltirecapitalltd.com. 

Forward Looking Information

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Additional information about Saltire is available on the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

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