Following the reopening of federal agencies, Volato Group and M2i Global advance key milestones toward an expected Q1 2026 closing

Volato Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Volato”) (NYSE American: SOAR), today announced key developments in its pending all-stock merger with M2i Global, Inc. (OTCQB: MTWO). Volato has filed the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), following the SEC’s completion of its review of the initial confidential submission.

With the reopening of federal agencies following the recent government shutdown, both companies now anticipate closing the merger in the first quarter of 2026, pending completion of SEC review and shareholder approval.

Recent milestones and highlights

• S-4 Filed: Volato has filed the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the SEC on December 15, 2025, marking a key step toward shareholder approvals. This filing follows the SEC’s completion of its review of the initial confidential submission, enabled by the resumption of normal government operations.
• M2i Shareholder Approval Obtained: M2i Global shareholders have formally approved the merger with Volato Group, satisfying a key closing condition and demonstrating strong support for the combination.
• Liability Condition Met: Volato reduced total liabilities to $9.5 million as of September 30, 2025, meeting the merger’s debt closing condition.
• Expects to Regain NYSE Compliance: The Company believes its stockholders’ equity of $4.1 million as of September 30, 2025, satisfies NYSE American’s continued listing standard, pending exchange confirmation.
• Ongoing Operating Progress: Applying its proven enterprise-software expertise, Volato has developed and is preparing to pilot the secure technology backbone that will support critical mineral traceability, contracting, and compliance across the United States and allied nations.
• M2i Global Commercial Activity: M2i Global has continued to develop its critical-minerals platform, including recent offtake and sourcing announcements supportive of long-term supply security.
• Definitive Agreement Executed: Volato and M2i Global signed the Agreement and Plan of Merger on July 28, 2025, outlining an all-stock combination in which M2i Global will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Volato.

“Our teams have maintained disciplined momentum on all workstreams,” said Mark Heinen, Chief Financial Officer of Volato. “Filing the S-4 marks another important milestone toward closing. With the SEC review process back on track following the government reopening, we expect to achieve a first-quarter 2026 closing. The combined company will be well positioned to deliver technology-driven efficiency and transparency across the critical-materials supply chain.”

Major General (Ret.) Alberto C. Rosende, Chief Executive Officer of M2i Global, added: “Our focus remains on executing our commercial strategy and building long-term value for shareholders. With federal operations restored, we are continuing to advance key partnerships and sourcing initiatives that strengthen our position in the critical-materials sector. Together, we are creating a platform that promotes secure, transparent, and sustainable supply chains vital to national and economic security.”

Next Steps

The proposed merger remains subject to SEC review of the registration statement, Volato shareholder approval, and other customary closing conditions. Additional information regarding the transaction, including risk factors and the combined company’s business, is included in the Form S-4.

About Volato

Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) is a technology company focused on building scalable software and data solutions that improve the reliability and intelligence of high-stakes business decisions. The Company’s existing Parslee Document Intelligence platform enhances the performance of leading large language models (LLMs) by adding deterministic structure and auditability to complex documents such as contracts and SEC filings. Through its pending merger with M2i Global, Volato Group is expanding into the critical minerals sector—leveraging its software expertise to bring greater transparency, traceability, and operational intelligence to supply chains essential for U.S. national security and advanced technologies. For more information visit www.flyvolato.com.

About M2i Global, Inc.

M2i Global, Inc integrates people, technology, and solutions from across sectors to ensure access to critical minerals and metals for national defense and economic security. M2i Global aims to establish a Critical Mineral Reserve, creating a resilient supply chain that addresses the global shortage of essential minerals and metals. For more information, please visit: www.m2i.global.

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