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TORONTO, March 9, 2026 /CNW/ - Next Edge Capital Corp. ("Next Edge" or the "Manager") is pleased to announce that CMP Next Edge 2026 Critical and Precious Metals Short Duration Flow-Through LP (the "Partnership") has completed the first closing of its initial public offering on March 6, 2026 of 280,510 Series A Units and 79,490 Series F Units (collectively, the "Units") for aggregate gross proceeds of $9,000,000.

The Units are being offered in all provinces in Canada at a price per Unit of $25.00 with a minimum subscription of 200 Units ($5,000).

The Manager has retained Palos Wealth Management Inc. to provide portfolio management services to the Partnership.

The offering is being made through a syndicate of agents led by National Bank Financial Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., and Scotia Capital Inc. as joint bookrunners and includes BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., Canaccord Genuity Corp., Desjardins Securities Inc., iA Private Wealth Inc., Raymond James Ltd., Richardson Wealth Limited, Ventum Financial Corp., CI Investment Services Inc., Manulife Wealth Inc., Research Capital Corp., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.

About Next Edge

Next Edge is an investment fund manager and a leader in the structuring and distribution of alternative, private credit and value-added fund products in Canada. The firm is led by an experienced management team that has launched numerous investment solutions in a variety of product structures and has been responsible for raising over CAD $3 billion of alternative assets since 2000.¹ Next Edge specializes and focuses on providing unique, non-correlated pooled investment vehicles to the Canadian marketplace.

About Palos Wealth Management Inc.

Palos is a Montreal-based wealth and investment management firm with over 20 years of experience providing innovative investment solutions. Palos specializes in active portfolio management, focusing on delivering high-performing investment strategies and consistent, risk-adjusted returns tailored to the needs of their clients. With a proven track record in resource-focused investments and a commitment to excellence, Palos is a trusted partner for clients across Canada.

Further information can be found at www.nextedgecapital.com or contact Next Edge at (416) 775-3600 or via email at info@nextedgecapital.com. 

Next Edge Capital Corp., 18 King Street East, Suite 902, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1C4

The offering is made only by prospectus. The prospectus contains important detailed information about the securities being offered. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from any of the Agents. Investors should read the prospectus before making an investment decision.

There are ongoing fees and expenses associated with owning securities of an investment fund. An investment fund must prepare disclosure documents that contain key information about the fund. You can find more detailed information about the fund in these documents. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

The Units have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or the securities laws of any state of the United States, and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, in the United States (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable securities laws of any state of the United States or in reliance on an exemption from such registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Fund's securities referred to herein in the United States.

SOURCE Next Edge Capital Corp.