NXT Announces Closing of First Tranche of US$2.3 Million Convertible Debenture, New Board Member and Revised AGM Date

CALGARY, Alberta, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT" or the "Company") (TSX: SFD; OTCQB: NSFDF) is pleased to announce it has received US$1.2 million of the previously announced US$2.3 million convertible debenture from Ataraxia Capital, an affiliate of Synergy E&P Technologies Limited (“Ataraxia”). Ataraxia intends to advance the remaining amount in the near future.

The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), or any state securities laws, and accordingly, may not be offered or sold within the United States except in compliance with the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and applicable state securities requirements or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

New Board Member

The Company is also pleased to announce that Mr. Theodore Patsellis is joining the Board of Directors as the representative for Ataraxia as per the terms of the convertible debenture. Mr. Patsellis is a Greek attorney admitted to the Athens Bar Association in 1996, a Greek Ministry of Justice certified Mediator, and the Owner of a Law firm since 2013. He holds a Bachelor Degree from the Athens Capodistrian Law University and an LL.M. degree from the Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich. Having worked for many years with Ernst & Young, Hill International Inc. and other renowned law firms, Mr. Patsellis has acquired extensive experience working in diversified environments and a variety of business cultures. With a strong German background and the experience of having lived and worked in Germany, Greece, Serbia and Romania as a lawyer and tax professional, he was able to lead a team of professionals involved in large business transactions in the South-East European region. His expertise comprises M&A, Corporate, Transaction Law, Local and International taxation, Corporate Governance and Compliance. His industry knowledge ranges from the Telecommunications and Energy sectors to the Retail, Hospitality and Consumer Products, Pharmaceuticals, and Real Estate. He is currently sitting on the Board of Directors of PANA Holdings in Mauritius and Vivid Living Co. S.A. in Greece.