King Global Ventures Sees Increased Ownership by Investors Hudye and TAM
Toronto, Ontario — February 18, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Two investors, Ben Hudye and TAM Revocable Trust dtd 04/21/21 Thomas Anthony Mello II, Trustee (“TAM”), have acquired ownership, control, or direction over securities of King Global Ventures Inc. (“King” or the “Corporation”) (CSE: KING) (OTC: KGLDF) (FSE: 5LM1).
This news release is being disseminated as required by National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues.
Ben Hudye, a director and chairman of King Global Ventures, was granted 100,000 Restricted Share Units (RSU Grant) on July 1, 2025, exercisable at $0.60, expiring July 1, 2030, under the Corporation’s RSU/DSU Plan.
Hudye was also granted 100,000 Stock Options (Option Grant) on July 1, 2025, exercisable at $0.70, expiring July 1, 2030, under the Stock Option Plan of the Corporation.
On April 30, 2025, Hudye Inc., a company owned and controlled by Ben Hudye and Ben Hudye together, acquired 2,253,333 Units of the Corporation at $0.45 per Unit via private placement. Each Unit includes one common share and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant, with each Warrant exercisable for one common share at $0.65 for two years.
On February 10, 2026, Hudye Inc., and Ben Hudye together acquired 1,812,499 Units of the Corporation at $0.60 per Unit via private placement. Each Unit is comprised of one common share and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant, with each Warrant exercisable for one common share at $0.90 for two years (collectively (the “Acquisitions”).
Prior to the Acquisitions, Option Grant and RSU Grant, the Ben and Greg Hudye Family Trust and Ben Hudye beneficially owned and controlled, directly and indirectly, 1,400,000 Common Shares, 1,400,000 share purchase warrants, and 200,000 RSUs representing approximately 6.63% of the outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis and 14.21% of the issued and outstanding Shares on a partially-diluted basis (assuming the conversion of all of the warrants into Common Shares and the exercise of all of the RSU’s ).
After the Acquisitions, Option Grant and RSU Grant, Hudye Inc., the Ben and Greg Hudye Family Trust and Ben Hudye beneficially own and control, directly and indirectly, 5,465,832 Common Shares, 5,465,832 share purchase warrants, 300,000 RSU’s and 100,000 Options representing 11.30% of the outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis and 21.48% of the issued and outstanding Shares on a partially-diluted basis (assuming the conversion of all of the warrants into Common Shares and exercise of all the RSUs and Options).
TAM Revocable Trust dtd 04/21/21 Thomas Anthony Mello II, Trustee (“TAM”) acquired ownership of 572,500 Units of the Corporation on February 10, 2026, at $0.60 per Unit via private placement. Each Unit includes one common share and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant, with each Warrant exercisable for one common share at $0.90 for two years.
Prior to this acquisition, TAM beneficially owned and controlled, directly and indirectly, 3,081,237 Common Shares and 3,081,237 share purchase warrants, representing approximately 7.5% of the outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis and 11.54% on a partially-diluted basis (assuming conversion of all warrants into Common Shares).
Upon completion of the Acquisition, TAM beneficially owned and controlled, directly and indirectly, 3,653,737 Common Shares and 3,653,737 share purchase warrants, representing approximately 7.55% of the outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis and 13.85% on a partially-diluted basis (assuming the conversion of all of its warrants into Common Shares).
The Common Share Units were acquired for investment purposes. Ben Hudye and TAM have a long-term view of the investment and may acquire additional securities of the Corporation including on the open market or through private acquisitions or sell the securities including on the open market or through private dispositions in the future depending on market conditions, reformulation of plans and/or other relevant factors.
An early warning report has been filed by Ben Hudye and TAM under applicable securities laws and will be available on the King SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Robert Dzisiak, Chief Executive Officer, represents King Global Ventures.
Additional information about King Ventures can be viewed at the Company’s website at www.kingtsxv.com or at www.sedaplus.ca.
Source: King Global Ventures
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