DR. PHONE FIX ANNOUNCES ISSUANCE OF OPTIONS TO ITS DIRECTORS

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EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 13, 2026 /CNW/ - Dr. Phone Fix Canada Corporation (TSXV: DPF) ("Dr. Phone Fix" or the "Corporation"), one of Canada's fastest-growing consumer electronics repair and resale platforms, announces that its board of directors has approved the granting of stock options ("Options"), in lieu of cash compensation, under its stock option plan (the "Stock Option Plan"), to its directors, to acquire an aggregate of 3,720,000 common shares ("Common Shares") of the Corporation (the "Option Grant").

The Options were issued as of February 12, 2026 (the "Grant Date"), and are exercisable for a period of 10 years, at a price of $0.19 per Common Share. 25% of the Options vested on the Grant Date and the remaining 75% of the Options will vest in three 25% increments, at the end of each of the 3 subsequent 90-day periods, following the Grant Date.

All Options and the Common Shares underlying such Options are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the Grant Date.

Following the Option Grant, the Corporation  has a total of 8,992,125 Options outstanding. The Corporation's Stock Option Plan limits the total number of Common Shares underlying the aggregate outstanding Options at any time to no more than 10% of the Common Shares which are issued and outstanding at such time. As of the date of this press release, the total number of Common Shares underlying the aggregate outstanding Options represents approximately 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares.

ABOUT DR. PHONE FIX

Dr. Phone Fix is a national, award-winning, eco-friendly, and customer-centric leader in Canada's cell phone and electronics repair and certified pre-owned device industry. Founded in 2019, the Corporation now operates 44 retail locations nationwide through a standardized and scalable operating platform designed to support consistent execution across multiple markets, delivering fast, reliable, and environmentally conscious repair services alongside a curated selection of certified pre-owned devices and premium accessories. Dr. Phone Fix maintains strong partnerships with OEMs and certified suppliers, ensuring consistently high-quality standards across its national footprint. With a focus on responsible device lifecycle management, customer service, and operational discipline, Dr. Phone Fix continues to set the benchmark for device care and resale in Canada.

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SOURCE Dr. Phone Fix

For further information: Piyush Sawhney, CEO and Director, Phone: [phone], Email: [email protected], www.docphonefix.com