<div id="readability-page-1"><div>NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESGRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProStar Holdings Inc. (“ProStar®” or the “Company”) OTCQB:MAPPF FSE:5D00, developer of PointMan® Precision Mapping Solutions® and the LinQD™ enterprise integration platform, is pleased to announce that the Company has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of secured convertible debentures of the Company (each, a “Convertible Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of US$675,000 (the “Offering”).Each Convertible Debenture bears interest at a rate of 12.5% per annum (the “Interest”) and will mature 24 months following the date of issuance (the “Maturity Date”). The principal amount of each Convertible Debenture (the “Principal Amount”) will be convertible into units of the Company (each a “Unit”) at a conversion price of US$0.10 per Unit (the “Conversion Price”) at the option of the holder of a Convertible Debenture (“Debenture Holder”) at any time prior to the Maturity Date.Each Unit is comprised of one common share of the Company (a “Common Share”) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each full Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the Company (a “Warrant Share”) at a price of US$0.14 per Common Share for a period of 5 years from the closing date of the Offering.Upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each, a “Trigger Event”), the outstanding Principal Amount underlying the Convertible Debenture will be, subject to the applicable regulatory approvals, automatically converted into Units at the Conversion Price: (a) upon the Company reaching US$2,000,000 in booked Annual Recurring Revenue (“ARR”) in 2026; or (b) upon the Company reaching US$2,500,000 in booked ARR in 2027.Upon voluntary conversion, maturity or upon the occurrence of a Trigger Event, the Debenture Holder shall have the option to settle any portion of the accrued Interest in cash or through the issuance of Common Shares. If elected, the Company will promptly make an application to the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) to settle the accrued Interest in Common Shares at a conversion rate equal to the Market Price (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) of the Common Shares at the time the accrued Interest becomes payable. Any issuance of Common Shares upon conversion of the Interest will be subject to TSXV approval.The Convertible Debentures are secured by a first-ranking security interest over all present and after-acquired property and assets of the Company.The net proceeds received by the Company from the Offering are intended to be used for general corporate purposes.The Offering remains subject to receipt of TSXV approval and all other necessary regulatory approvals. All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a four-month hold period from the closing date under applicable Canadian securities laws, in addition to such other restrictions as may apply under applicable securities laws of jurisdictions outside Canada.Early Warning DisclosureWayne Moore, a director of the Company, through Clark For Capital LLC, a limited liability corporation beneficially owned by him, acquired beneficial ownership of and control or direction over US$500,000 principal amount of Convertible Debentures pursuant to the Offering.Prior to the acquisition, Mr. Moore beneficially owned or controlled 8,993,333 Common Shares, 850,000 stock options and 5,033,333 common share purchase warrants, with each stock option and warrant entitling Mr. Moore to purchase one additional Common Share upon payment of additional consideration to the Company. These Common Shares, stock options and warrants represented approximately 5.57% of the Company’s then-issued and outstanding Common Shares on an undiluted basis and approximately 8.89% of the Company’s then-issued and outstanding standing Common Shares on a partially diluted basis, assuming conversion of Mr. Moore’s stock options and warrants into Common Shares.Immediately following the acquisition, Mr. Moore now beneficially owns or controls US$500,000 principal amount of Convertible Debentures, 8,993,333 Common Shares, 850,000 stock options and 5,033,333 common share purchase warrants, representing approximately 5.57% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Shares on an undiluted basis and approximately 12.79% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially diluted basis, assuming conversion of Mr. Moore’s Convertible Debentures into Units and conversion of Mr. Moore’s stock options and warrants into Common Shares.The Convertible Debenture was acquired by Mr. Moore for investment purposes. Mr. Moore may acquire additional securities of the Company, including on the open market or through private acquisitions, or may sell securities of the Company, including on the open market or through private dispositions, in the future depending on market conditions, reformulation of plans and/or other relevant factors.This news release is being issued pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, which requires an early warning report to be filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca containing additional information with respect to the foregoing matters. A copy of Mr. Moore’s early warning report will appear on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.Related Party DisclosureWayne Moore and Jonathan Richards, directors of the Company (the “Interested Parties”) purchased US$525,000 of the Convertible Debentures pursuant to the Offering. The participation by the Interested Parties in the Offering constituted a “related party transaction” as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the directors of the Company have determined that the Interested Parties’ participation in the Offering is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 in reliance on the exemptions contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101. The Company did not file a material change report 21 days prior to the closing of the Offering as the details of the participation of the Interested Parties had not been confirmed at that time, and the Company wished to close on an expedited basis for sound business reasons.About ProStar:ProStar Geocorp is a leading provider of geospatial intelligence technologies with a mission to become the global standard for mapping and managing critical infrastructure. The Company delivers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution and an enterprise integration platform that transforms how critical infrastructure assets are identified, managed, and maintained worldwide.ProStar’s flagship products, PointMan and LinQD, make infrastructure mapping and management more accurate, accessible, and connected than ever before. PointMan provides a powerful cloud and mobile precision mapping solution, while LinQD seamlessly integrates both emerging technologies and legacy systems into a single unified platform. By streamlining the management of critical infrastructure, ProStar’s solutions reduce risks, improve efficiencies, and support regulatory compliance in complex, high-stakes environments.The Company’s growing global customer base includes Fortune 500 corporations, leading construction and engineering firms, utilities, municipalities, and U.S. Departments of Transportation. ProStar has forged strategic alliances with global technology leaders, further extending its competitive advantage and accelerating adoption.ProStar also holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with 16 issued patents in the United States and Canada, securing its leadership position in precision mapping technologies.Headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado, ProStar is committed to building a safer, smarter, and more resilient infrastructure future worldwide.For more information about ProStar, please visit www.prostarcorp.com.On behalf of the Company, Contact: Page Tucker CEO &amp; Director 970-242-4024 Investorrelations@prostarcorp.comNeither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information:This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Such information includes, without limitation, information regarding the terms and conditions of the Company’s future plans. Although the Company believes that such information is reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.Forward-looking information is typically identified by words such as: “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “postulate” and similar expressions, or are those which, by their nature, refer to future events. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking information provided by the Company is not a guarantee of future results or performance and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking information as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to: the state of the financial markets for the Company’s securities; the state of the technology sector; recent market volatility; the Company’s ability to raise the necessary capital or to be fully able to implement its business strategies; and other risks and factors that the Company is unaware of at this time. The reader is referred to the Company’s most recent Annual Management’s Discussion &amp; Analysis filed on SEDAR + on April 25, 2025, for a more complete discussion of applicable risk factors and their potential effects, copies of which may be accessed through the Company’s issuer page on SEDAR + at www.sedarplus.ca.The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements.This news release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities, nor a solicitation for offers to buy any securities. </div></div>

ProStar Holdings Inc. has closed a non-brokered private placement of secured convertible debentures totaling US$675,000. The debentures carry a 12.5% interest rate and mature in 24 months, convertible into units at US$0.10 each. The offering is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Director Wayne Moore acquired US$500,000 of the debentures, increasing his ownership stake in the company. All securities are subject to a four-month hold period under Canadian securities laws.

Prostar Announces Closing of Convertible Debenture Financing