VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 21, 2026 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTC:GPUSF)(FSE:1R61, WKN:A428RQ) ("AlsetAI" or the "Company"), announces that it has signed debt settlement agreements with certain arm's length creditors for a total amount of $511,179.80 representing debt owed to the creditors, including amounts owed by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Cedarcross International Technologies Inc. The Company's board of directors believes that settling this debt through the issuance of Shares is in the best interest of the Company, as it allows it to preserve cash for its operations, improve its balance sheet, and support the overall need to manage its financial resources prudently.

In accordance with the terms of the debt settlement agreements (the "Debt Settlement"), the Company intends to settle this debt by issuing 3,098,059 common shares (the "Shares") at a price of $0.165 per Share. This Debt Settlement has been formalized in written agreements and remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The Shares issued will be subject to a mandatory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issue, in accordance with applicable securities laws.

About Alset AI Ventures Inc.

Alset AI is an AI-focused venture investment platform dedicated to sourcing, funding, and developing companies across the artificial intelligence value chain. The company seeks to provide investors with diversified exposure to emerging applications and infrastructure that enable advancements in AI technologies.

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Investor Relations

Adam Ingrao
Chief Executive Officer
T: 236.312.6744
E: ir@alsetai.com

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This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") regarding the Company, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the Debt Settlement; and the strategic direction and business plans of the Company. Forward-looking statements normally contain words like "will", "intend", "anticipate", "could", "should", "may", "might", "expect", "estimate", "forecast", "plan", "potential", "project", "assume", "contemplate", "believe", "shall", "scheduled", and similar terms. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this press release. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, actions, or developments and are based on expectations, assumptions, and other factors that management currently believes are relevant, reasonable, and appropriate in the circumstances. Although management believes that the forward-looking statements herein are reasonable, actual results could be substantially different due to the risks and uncertainties associated with and inherent to Alset AI's business. Additional material risks and uncertainties applicable to the forward-looking statements herein include, without limitation, the impact of general economic conditions, and unforeseen events and developments. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the Company's forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond the control of Alset AI. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as at the date hereof, and Alset AI undertakes no obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. Risks and uncertainties about the Company's business are more fully discussed under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in its most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis and other disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

SOURCE: Alset AI Ventures Inc.