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Toronto, Ontario, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avante Corp. (TSX.V: XX) (“Avante” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company’s five nominees set forth in the Company’s management information circular dated August 25, 2026 (the “Circular”), being Daniel Argiros, Wendy Teramoto, Robert Klopot, Emmanuel Mounouchos and Jonathan Pollack, were all elected as directors of the Company at the annual general and special meeting of shareholders held today (the “Meeting”). Each of the directors elected at the Meeting will hold office until the next annual general meeting of the Company or until their successor is duly elected or appointed, unless their post is vacated earlier.

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At the Meeting, shareholders also approved the appointment of Deloitte LLP as the auditor of the Company until the close of the next annual general meeting, as well as the ratification of the Company’s stock option plan. Shareholders did not approve any of Shareholder Proposal One, Shareholder Proposal Two, Shareholder Proposal Three, Shareholder Proposal Four or Shareholder Proposal Five, each as described in Schedule D of the Circular.

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Further information with respect to the matters considered at the Meeting can be found in the Circular, which is available under Avante’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

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Detailed voting results with respect to the matters considered at the Meeting are set out in the tables below.

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Election of Directors

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Appointment of Auditor

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Ratification of Stock Option Plan

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Shareholder Proposals

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Emmanuel Mounouchos, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair of Avante, commented, “Thank you to our shareholders for their continued support. We look forward to welcoming you to next year’s annual meeting, which will be held both in person and online, where you can meet our leadership, see our technology in action and have your questions answered directly.”

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About Avante Corp.

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Avante Corp. is a Toronto-based leading provider of security personnel and technology-enabled security solutions for residential and commercial clients. Avante’s mission is to deliver an elevated level of security globally, with a white-glove approach for high-net-worth families and corporations alike, through advanced solutions and methods for detecting conditions requiring immediate response. The Company has developed a diversified security platform that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver superior security services. With an experienced team and a proven track record of solid growth, Avante is taking steps to build a broad portfolio of security businesses and solutions for its customers through organic growth complemented by strategic acquisitions. Avante acquires, manages, and develops industry-leading companies that provide specialized, mission-critical solutions to address the security risks faced by its clients. Avante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker “XX”. For more information, please visit www.avantecorp.ca and consider joining our investor email list.