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Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Files Registration Statement for Registration of its Common Stock

Friday, 15 July 2022 09:00 AM

Meta Materials Inc.

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESSWIRE / July 15, 2022 / Meta Materials Inc. (the "Company" or "META®") (NASDAQ:MMAT)(FSE:MMAT), a developer of high-performance functional materials and nanocomposites, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc., has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the registration of the common stock of Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc. The proposed registration of the common stock of Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc. is being pursued in connection with the planned distribution of all shares of common stock of Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc. to the holders of the Company's Series A Non-Voting Preferred Stock.

A registration statement relating to the registration of the common stock of Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Meta Materials Inc.

META® delivers previously unachievable performance, across a range of applications, by inventing, designing, developing, and manufacturing sustainable, highly functional materials. Our extensive technology platform enables leading global brands to deliver breakthrough products to their customers in consumer electronics, 5G communications, health and wellness, aerospace, automotive, and clean energy. Our nano-optic technology provides anti-counterfeiting security features for government documents and currencies and authentication for brands. Our achievements have been widely recognized, including being named a Lux Research Innovator of the Year in 2021. Learn more at www.metamaterial.com.

About Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc.

Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc. is an emerging growth energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation and/or development of oil and natural gas properties in the United States. Next Bridge Hydrocarbon's primary focus has been the development of interests in an oil and gas project they hold in the Orogrande Basin in West Texas. The company is led by Clifton DuBose, Jr., who has successfully acquired, managed, and/or sold thousands of royalty acres and non-operated working interests in the Permian Basin. Learn more in the registration statement on Form S-1, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the registration of the common stock of Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc.

Forward Looking Information

This press release includes forward-looking information or statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, regarding the Company, which may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the business strategies, expansion plans and operational activities of the Company. Often but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "pursuing", "potential", "predicts", "projects", "seeks", "plans", "expect", "intends", "anticipated", "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Such statements are based on the current expectations and views of future events of the management of the Company and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Although the management of the Company believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company, the capabilities of our facilities and the expansion thereof, research and development projects of the Company, the market potential of the products of the Company , the market position of the Company, the scalability of the Company's production ability, capacity for new customer engagements, material selection programs timeframes, the ability to reduce production costs, enhance metamaterials manufacturing capabilities and extend market reach into new applications and industries, the ability to accelerate commercialization plans, the possibility of new customer contracts, the continued engagement of our employees, the technology industry, market strategic and operational activities, and management's ability to manage and to operate the business. More details about these and other risks that may impact the Company's businesses are described under the heading "Forward-Looking Information" and under the heading "Risk Factors" in the registration statement on Form S-1 filed by Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc. on July 7, 2022, the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2022, with an SEC filing date of March 2, in the Company's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 10, 2022, and in subsequent filings made by Meta Materials with the SEC, which are available on SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements or information. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.

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SOURCE: Meta Materials Inc.

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