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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001654954-26-004089

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 20-F

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 140

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260430

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260430

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NXT Energy Solutions Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001009922
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** OIL AND GAS FIELD EXPLORATION SERVICES [1382]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 611126904
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A0
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 20-F
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-24027
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26919838

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3320 - 17TH AVENUE SW
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 302
- **CITY:** CALGARY, T3E 0B4
- **STATE:** A0
- **ZIP:** 90035
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 403-264-7020

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3320 - 17TH AVENUE SW
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 302
- **CITY:** CALGARY, T3E 0B4
- **STATE:** A0
- **ZIP:** 90035

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ENERGY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES /
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20000628

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PINNACLE OIL INTERNATIONAL INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20000626

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ENERGY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20000616

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 20-F**

(Mark One)

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| ☐ | Registration Statement Pursuant To Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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| ☒ | Annual Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended <u>**December 31, 2025**</u>. |
| OR | OR |
| ☐ | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
| For the transition period from __ to __ | For the transition period from __ to __ |
| OR | OR |
| ☐ | Shell Company Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
| Date of event requiring this shell company report: | Date of event requiring this shell company report: |

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Commission file number <u>**000-24027**</u>

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| **NXT Energy Solutions Inc.** |
| (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) |

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<u>Alberta, Canada</u>

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Suite 302, 3320 - 17th Avenue SW

<u>Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4</u>

(Address of principal executive offices)

Eugene Woychyshyn

Phone: 403-206-0805

Facsimile: 403-264-6442

Suite 302, 3320 - 17th Avenue SW

<u>Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4</u>

(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and address of Company Contact Person)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

<u>Common Shares</u>

(Title of Class)

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report:

118,596,228 common shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025 (119,487,040 common shares outstanding as of April 30, 2026).

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes ☐ No ☒

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Yes ☐ No ☒

Note-Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from their obligations under those Sections.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See definition of "accelerated filer", "large accelerated filer", and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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| Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐  |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | Emerging growth Company | ☐  |

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If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

† The term "new or revised financial accounting standard" refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing.

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| U.S. GAAP | ☒ | International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board | ☐ | Other | ☐ |

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If "Other" has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.

Item 17 ☐ Item 18 ☐

If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)

Yes ☐ No ☒

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| **Auditor Name:** MNP LLP | **Firm ID#** 1930 | **Auditor Location:** Calgary Alberta, Canada |

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| [PART I](#p1) | [PART I](#p1) | [PART I](#p1) |
| [ITEM 1.](#i1) | [IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS](#i1) | 5 |
| [ITEM 2.](#i2) | [OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE](#i2) | 5 |
| [ITEM 3.](#i3) | [KEY INFORMATION](#i3) | 5 |
| [ITEM 4.](#i4) | [INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY](#i4) | 14 |
| [ITEM 4A.](#i4a) | [UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS](#i4a) | 22 |
| [ITEM 5.](#i5) | [OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS](#i5) | 23 |
| [ITEM 6.](#i6) | [DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES](#i6) | 39 |
| [ITEM 7.](#i7) | [MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS](#i7) | 52 |
| [ITEM 8.](#i8) | [FINANCIAL INFORMATION](#i8) | 55 |
| [ITEM 9.](#i9) | [THE OFFER AND LISTING](#i9) | 55 |
| [ITEM 10.](#i10) | [ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#i10) | 56 |
| [ITEM 11.](#i11) | [QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK](#i11) | 66 |
| [ITEM 12.](#i12) | [DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES](#i12) | 66 |
| [PART II](#p2) | [PART II](#p2) | [PART II](#p2) |
| [ITEM 13.](#i13) | [DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES](#i13) | 67 |
| [ITEM 14.](#i14) | [MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS](#i14) | 67 |
| [ITEM 15.](#i15) | [CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES](#i15) | 67 |
| [ITEM 16A.](#i16a) | [AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT](#i16a) | 68 |
| [ITEM 16B.](#i16b) | [CODE OF ETHICS](#i16b) | 68 |
| [ITEM 16C.](#i16c) | [PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES](#i16c) | 68 |
| [ITEM 16D.](#i16d) | [EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES](#i16d) | 69 |
| [ITEM 16E.](#i16e) | [PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS](#i16e) | 69 |
| [ITEM 16F.](#i16f) | [CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT](#i16f) | 69 |
| [ITEM 16G.](#i16g) | [CORPORATE GOVERNANCE](#i16g) | 69 |
| [ITEM 16H.](#i16h) | [MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE](#i16h) | 69 |
| [ITEM 16I.](#i16i) | [DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS](#i16i) | 69 |
| [ITEM 16J.](#i16j) | [INSIDER TRADING POLICIES](#i16j) | 69 |
| [ITEM 16K.](#i16k) | [CYBERSECURITY](#i16k) | 70 |
| [PART III](#p3) | [PART III](#p3) | [PART III](#p3) |
| [ITEM 17.](#i17) | [FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#i17) | 71 |
| [ITEM 18.](#i18) | [FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#i18) | 71 |
| [ITEM 19.](#i19) | [EXHIBITS \[note: remember that this need to be hyperlinked\]](#i19) | 72 |

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 *20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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**FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS**

NXT Energy Solutions Inc. is a Calgary-based technology company whose proprietary airborne SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system, applied in numerous basins around the world, uses the principles of quantum mechanics to infer stress anomalies of exploration interest. The method can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify areas conducive to fluid entrapment in order to recommend areas with commercial hydrocarbon and/or geothermal potential. The SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system enables our clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. SFD<sup>®</sup> is environmentally friendly and unaffected by ground security issues or difficult terrain and is the registered trademark of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. NXT Energy Solutions Inc. provides its clients with an effective and reliable method to reduce time, costs, and risks related to exploration.

Except for any historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this Annual Report on Form 20-F contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to our financial condition, results of operations and business. These statements relate to analyses and other information which are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. This information also relates to our future prospects, developments and business strategies. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as "anticipate", "believe", "can", "continue", "could", "would", "should", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "seek", "may", "plan", "remain", "shall", "will", "target", "foresee" and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including current trend information, projections for deliveries and other trend projections, that may cause our actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those suggested or described in this Annual Report on Form 20-F.

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| Execution of the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey (as defined herein); |
| execution of the South Asia SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey (as defined herein); |
| execution of the AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey (as defined herein); |
| the Company's ability to successfully work with Synergy and Ataraxia (each as defined herein) to develop future business in the African continent; |
| expectations regarding the amortization of the Company's intellectual property ("IP") assets; |
| that the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology may reduce the need for seismic in wide-area reconnaissance; |
| expectations regarding maintenance performed on the Company's leased aircraft; |
| expectations regarding the future vesting, settlement and expiry of securities issued in connection with the Company's share-based compensation plans; |
| the Company's ability to use alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar liabilities; |
| expectations regarding the future vesting, settlement and expiry of securities issued in connection with the Company's share-based compensation plans; |
| the development, commercialization, and protection of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology for geothermal resource exploration; |
| the extent to which expanding the Company's scope of business to include exploring for both hydrocarbon and geothermal resources is anticipated to result in an expansion of its scope of revenue sources; |
| the Company's pursuit of opportunities to secure new revenue contracts; |
| expectations regarding competition within the industries in which the Company operates; |
| the Company's ability to continue operating as a going concern; |
| the Company's ability to continue making payments on its office lease, its aircraft lease and the effects of any default under either such lease; |
| the Company's ability to repay the amounts owing under the HASCAP Loan (as defined herein) over it remaining term; |
| the timing and value of payments owing under the Company's office lease; |
| the Company's belief that its current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet obligations and planned operations for the year beyond the date that the audited consolidated financial statements have been issued; |
| expectations regarding the Company's DCPs and ICFR (each as defined herein), including the Company's ability to further adjust such DCPs and ICFR to mitigate material weaknesses going forward; |
| estimates related to the Company's future financial position and liquidity, including certain contractual obligations; and |
| the Company's general business strategies and objectives. |

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 *20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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Such forward-looking information is based on several assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made with respect to the following matters, in addition to any other assumptions identified in this document:

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| our ability to develop and market our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology and services to current and new customers; |
| our belief that our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology is technically superior to other airborne survey systems; |
| our ability to source personnel and equipment in a timely manner and at an acceptable cost; |
| our ability to obtain all permits and approvals required; |
| our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms; |
| our ability to obtain insurance to mitigate the risk of default on client billings; |
| our assessment of the office lease being reasonable; |
| our assessment of potential indicators of impairment and recognition of SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue; |
| the estimated minimum annual commitments for the Company's lease components; |
| foreign currency exchange and interest rates; and |
| general business, economic, and market conditions (including global commodity prices and inflation. |

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Although NXT believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them as NXT can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is based on expectations, estimates, and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by NXT and are described in the forward-looking information. Material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

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| the ability of management to execute its business plan, including their ability to secure additional new revenue contracts; |
| our ability to successfully advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada; |
| health, safety, and the environmental factors; |
| our ability to develop and commercialize the geothermal technology; |
| our ability to service existing debt; |
| our ability to protect and maintain our IP and rights to our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology; |
| our reliance on a limited number of key personnel; |
| our reliance on a single aircraft; |
| our reliance on a limited number of clients; |
| counterparty credit risk; |
| foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations; |
| trade and tariffs risks, especially on oil and gas imports and aircraft operating supplies; |
| the likelihood that the Company's DCPs and ICFR (each as defined herein) will prevent or detect material misstatements in our audited consolidated financial statements; |
| changes in, or in the interpretation of, laws, regulations, or policies; and |
| general business, economic, and market conditions (including global commodity prices). |

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If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected, estimated or projected. Given these uncertainties, users of the information included in this Annual Report on Form 20-F, including investors and prospective investors, are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update the forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report on Form 20-F.

In this Annual Report on Form 20-F, except as specified otherwise or unless the context requires otherwise, "we", "our", "us", the "Company", and "NXT" refer to NXT Energy Solutions Inc. and its subsidiaries. All references to "fiscal" in connection with a year shall mean the year ended December 31.

All financial information contained herein is expressed in Canadian dollars ("CDN$") unless otherwise stated.

 *20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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**PART I**

**ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS**

This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the United States *Securities Exchange Act of 1934*, as amended, (the "**U.S. Exchange Act**") and, as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.

**ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE**

This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the U.S. Exchange Act and, as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.

**ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION**

**A. [Reserved].**

**B. Capitalization and indebtedness.**

This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the U.S. Exchange Act and, as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.

**C. Reasons for the offer and use of proceeds.**

This Form 20-F is being filed as an annual report under the U.S. Exchange Act and, as such, there is no requirement to provide any information under this item.

**D. Risk factors.**

Investing in our common shares involves a high degree of risk. In addition to the other information included in this document, you should carefully consider the risks described below before purchasing our common shares. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could materially suffer. As a result, the trading price of our common shares could decline and you might lose all or part of your investment.

**Our ability to continue operating.**

NXT continues to make progress toward realizing widespread commercialization of its SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. The Company's ability to generate cash flow from operations will depend on its ability to service its existing clients and develop new clients for its SFD<sup>®</sup> services. Management recognizes that the commercialization phase can last for several years, and that it can have significant economic dependence on a small number of clients, which can have a material effect on the Company's operating results and financial position. During 2025 the Company realized positive operating cash flow.

The events described in the following paragraphs highlight that there continues to be material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt about NXT's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued. The Company's current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company's obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued.

During 2024 the Company completed an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey and received deposits on three other SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys planned to be executed in 2025 (the "2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys"). As of the date of this 20-F, the Company has finished one of those SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and the interpretation phase of two of the 2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys. In addition, during 2023 and 2024 the Company completed convertible debenture financings which resulted in raising additional net proceeds of approximately US$6,172,000 of which US$6,127,000 of the original proceeds have been converted to common shares at December 31, 2025.

 *20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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The Company continues to develop its pipeline of opportunities to secure additional revenue contracts. The Company's longer-term success remains dependent upon its ability to convert these revenue opportunities into successful contracts, to continue to attract new client projects, expand its revenue base to a level sufficient to exceed fixed operating costs, and generate consistent positive cash flow from operations. The occurrence and timing of these events cannot be predicted with certainty.

Further financing options that may or may not be available to the Company include the issuance of new equity, debentures or bank credit facilities. The need for any of these options will be dependent on the timing of securing additional SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenues and obtaining financing on terms that are acceptable to both the Company and the financier.

The consolidated financial statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used. These adjustments could be material.

If the Company were to default on its office lease, the current month rent plus the next three months become immediately due. If the Company were to default on the aircraft lease, the Company would be required to deliver the aircraft back to the Lessor (defined below).

**We rely on a limited number of key personnel who collectively possess the knowledge and skills to conduct SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and interpret SFD<sup>®</sup> data as required to meet contract obligations.**

We rely on a limited number of key personnel who collectively possess the knowledge and skills to conduct SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and interpret SFD<sup>®</sup> data as required to meet contract obligations. Additional or replacement personnel may not be found and trained quickly. The loss of any of these key persons or increased demand for our services from clients could impair our ability to meet contract obligations, thereby adversely impacting our reputation and our ability to earn future revenue from clients.

The Company's future success depends, to a significant extent, on the continued service of its key technical and management personnel and on our ability to continue to attract and retain qualified employees. The loss of the services of our employees or a failure to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We do not have "key person" insurance on any of our personnel.

We depend on key staff members that are involved in the SFD<sup>®</sup> data interpretation process and to continue to enhance our technology. We are working to minimize dependency on key personnel. Currently, a total of four persons, two of which are highly experienced, are trained to interpret SFD<sup>®</sup> signals. A process of formal documentation of the ongoing research and development of the sensor technology, the acquisition/survey methodologies, and the processing and interpretation work flows is ongoing and will be part of the management systems.

Within the Province of Alberta, the skilled personnel that we require may periodically be in short supply and there is specialized training required that can take several months in order for a new employee to become effective. If we cannot hire these key personnel, we have inadequate time to train them or should we lose current personnel, then our ability to accept contracts or meet contract commitments may be adversely affected, thereby restricting our ability to earn revenue.

**Availability of Aircraft.**

If NXT's aircraft is not available (due to damage, a need for extensive repairs, or other unforeseen events) to conduct survey projects, there is a risk that suitable alternative aircraft may not be available on a timely basis from other charter operators when needed. This inability to conduct survey operations could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

 *20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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**Debt Service**

NXT has financed a portion of its operations through debt. Amounts paid in respect of interest and principal on debt incurred by NXT may impair NXT's ability to satisfy its other obligations. All of NXT's debt is fixed rate. The lender has been provided with security over substantially all of the assets of NXT. If NXT becomes unable to pay its debt service charges or otherwise commits an event of default such as bankruptcy, the lender may be able to foreclose on or sell the assets of NXT.

**We rely on specialized equipment, including a limited number of SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors and this limitation may affect our ability to conduct business.**

NXT relies on specialized data acquisition equipment, including a limited number of SFD<sup>®</sup> sensor devices, to conduct our aerial SFD<sup>®</sup> survey operations. We would be at risk if these survey sensors were to become damaged, destroyed, worn out, stolen or in any way became unavailable for use in operations prior to us creating and testing additional sensors. Should the sensors become unavailable for any reason, our ability to conduct surveys could be delayed for several months as we built new sensors. During this period, we may become unable to satisfy contractual obligations, which may jeopardize future revenue opportunities and may potentially result in a client making claims against the Company for breach of contract. In addition, an inability to satisfy contractual obligations may have an adverse effect on our developing reputation within the oil and gas community. NXT mitigates this risk by researching new designs, constructing additional SFD<sup>®</sup> sensor devices and obtaining replacement cost insurance on each SFD<sup>®</sup> sensor.

**Our financial position is affected by foreign currency fluctuations.**

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk in relation to its potential holding of significant US$ balances in cash and cash equivalents, deposits, accounts payables, accrued liabilities, and lease obligations, and entering into United States dollar revenue contracts. The Company has not historically entered into hedging contracts to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange but has used strategies to reduce the volatility of US$ assets and liabilities, including converting excess US$ to Canadian dollars.

Changes in currency exchange rates could have an adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

**Our net income or loss is impacted by interest rate fluctuations.**

We periodically invest available cash in short term investments that generate interest income that will be affected by any change in interest rates. The Company's long-term debt interest is fixed at 4% until 2031. Any refinancing of the long-term debt could result in a significantly different interest rate.

**Volatility in oil and natural gas commodity prices may affect demand for our services.**

NXT's customer base is in the oil and natural gas exploration industry, which is exposed to risks of volatility in oil and natural gas commodity prices. As such, demand for our services and prospective revenues may become adversely impacted by fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices. The impact of price changes on our ability to enter into SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts cannot be readily determined at this time. However, in general, if commodity prices decline significantly, our opportunity to obtain and execute SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts may also likely decline, at least in the short term. Therefore, NXT focuses on national oil companies as they have a long-term strategic view and are not as affected by short-term oil fluctuations.

**We are a small business with limited personnel and our inability to segregate duties between administrative staff is an internal control weakness.**

Certain duties that are most appropriately segregated between different employees are, due to our current limited staff, assigned to one individual.

Standard internal control methodology involves the separation of incompatible functions by assigning these functions to separate individuals and in larger organizations to separate departments. We often cannot allocate these functions to separate individuals because our administrative staff is limited.

 *20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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Although we have adopted alternative control methods designed to mitigate our reduced ability to separate incompatible functions, these alternative controls may not operate at the same level of precision and there is more than a remote likelihood that our internal control over financial reporting will not prevent or detect material misstatements if they should exist in our financial statements. This lack of separation of duties exposes us to potential misappropriation of funds, embezzlement and other forms of fraud and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. (See also Item 15.)

**We may periodically engage in transactions with related parties.**

We may periodically enter into related party transactions. One of the members of NXT's Board is a partner at the law firm Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, which provides legal services to NXT. Another member of the Board was a board member of Pana Holdings Mauritius, the parent company of Ataraxia Capital ("Ataraxia") until May 1, 2025. A third member of the Board is an employee of Mork Capital (defined below), which held two-year term convertible debentures until June 26, 2025.

Although we publicly disclose all related party transactions and manage potential conflicts of interest through mandated adherence to our Code of Conduct & Business Ethics and the maintenance of a strong independent Board, all related party transactions have the potential for conflicts of interest that may compromise the ability of Board members to exercise their fiduciary responsibility to the Company.

**Our rights to SFD<sup>®</sup> technology may be challenged and we may need to defend our rights to the technology in the courts.**

A risk exists that an unknown party may claim some legal entitlement to our IP, our rights to commercialize this IP, or our right to create SFD<sup>®</sup> devices and processes. However, we believe that such a claim would be without merit.

The SFD<sup>®</sup> technology is an essential component of our business plan. If a third party challenged our lawful entitlement to this technology, the legal defense of our right to the technology may be expensive and could cause a loss of our right to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology, or a protracted legal process to assert our right to the technology would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

As explained in more detail below, on December 22, 2025, all the retained or otherwise remaining rights, title and interest in and to the SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology were acquired by the Company from the estate of George Liszicasz.

**Surveys have not been tested over all potential geological conditions**.

SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys have not been tested over all potential geological conditions. Some geological conditions may subsequently be proven to be unsuited for SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys thereby creating unforeseen limitations to the application of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys.

Any limitation to the application of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys has the potential of restricting future revenue opportunities and if not properly disclosed to industry clients, such limitations may impact the reputation of the Company with these clients.

**Unless we pursue ongoing technological improvement and development, we may be unable to respond to changes in customer requirements or new competitive technologies.**

We must continue to refine and develop our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system to make it scalable for growth and to respond to potential future competitive pressures. These improvements require substantial time and resources. Furthermore, even if resources are available, there can be no assurance that the Company will be commercially or technically successful in enhancing the technology. If we are unable to keep pace with new technologies, evolving industry standards and demands, that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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**The financial statements rely upon estimates and assumptions that could be incorrect.**

In preparing these Consolidated Financial Statements, NXT is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect both the amount and timing of recording assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses since the determination of these items may be dependent on future events. The Company uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgment in making these estimates and assumptions. In the opinion of management, these Consolidated Financial Statements have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the Company's significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions used are based upon management's best estimate as at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period when determined. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

The estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and are based upon the best information available to management; however, we cannot provide assurance that future events will not prove that these estimates and assumptions are inaccurate. Any revisions to our estimates and assumptions may have a material impact on our future reported net income or loss and assets and liabilities.

**Cyberattacks or other breaches of our technology hardware and software, as well as risks associated with compliance and data privacy could have an adverse effect on our systems, our service to our customers, our reputation, our competitive position, and financial results.**

Our ability to manage our operations successfully is critical to our success. Our business relies on our ability to electronically gather, compile, process, store and distribute data and other information. Unintended interruptions or failures resulting from computer and telecommunications failures, equipment or software malfunction, power outages, catastrophic events, security breaches (such as unauthorized access by hackers), social engineering schemes, unauthorized access, errors in usage by our employees, computer viruses, ransomware or malware, and other events could harm our business.

We have undertaken efforts and other steps to enhance our data security infrastructure. Any security breach or failure in our computer equipment, systems or data could result in the interruption of our business operations and adversely impact our financial results.

**There is no certainty that an investor can trade our common shares on public markets at a stable market price.**

The Company has historically had a limited public market for our common shares on the TSX and the United States OTC Markets Group's Venture Stage Marketplace (the "OTC") and there is a risk that a broader or more active public trading market for our common shares will not develop or be sustained, or that current trading levels will not be sustained.

The market price for the common shares on the exchanges where our common shares are listed has been, and we anticipate will continue to be, very volatile and subject to significant price and volume fluctuations in response to a variety of external and internal factors. This is especially true with respect to emerging companies such as ours. Examples of external factors, which can generally be described as factors that are unrelated to the operating performance or financial condition of any particular company, include changes in interest rates and worldwide economic and market conditions, as well as changes in industry conditions, such as changes in oil and natural gas prices, oil and natural gas inventory levels, regulatory and environment rules, and announcements of technology innovations or new products by other companies. Examples of internal factors, which can generally be described as factors that are directly related to our consolidated financial condition or results of operations, would include release of reports by securities analysts and announcements we may make from time to time relative to our operating performance, clients' exploration results, financing, advances in technology or other business developments.

Because we have a limited history of profitability to date, the market price for the common shares is more volatile than that of a seasoned issuer. Changes in the market price of the common shares, for example, may have no connection with our operating results or the quality of services provided to clients. No predictions or projections can be made as to what the prevailing market price for the common shares will be at any time, or as to what effect, if any, that the sale of common shares or the availability of common shares for sale at any time will have on the prevailing market price. Given the relatively low historic trading volumes, small trades of common shares can adversely and potentially dramatically affect the market prices for those shares. Accordingly, investors in our common shares should anticipate both a volatile stock price and poor liquidity unless these conditions change.

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**Our right to issue additional capital stock at any time could have an adverse effect on your proportionate ownership and voting rights.**

Our right to issue additional securities at any time could have an adverse effect on a shareholder's proportionate ownership.

We are authorized under our Articles of Continuance to issue an unlimited number of common shares and unlimited number of Preferred Shares. We may issue common shares and Preferred Shares under such circumstances and in such manner and at such times, prices, amounts and purposes as our Board may, in its discretion, determine to be necessary and appropriate, subject to compliance with all applicable exchange regulations and corporate and securities laws. Any such issue of common shares or Preferred Shares would dilute the proportionate ownership of the current holders of those securities.

**We may not be able to protect our trade secrets and IP from competitors who would use this knowledge to eliminate or reduce our technological advantage.**

Our success and future revenue growth will depend, in part, on our ability to protect our IP. We have commenced an IP strategy process to obtain patents related to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology, while also utilizing "trade secrets" protection of the proprietary nature of our technology, as applicable.

Initiatives to expand and protect our IP (including patenting and new research and development initiatives) have been very successful. Squire Patton Boggs LLP, a United States-based leader in IP protection, has been advising NXT on our IP strategy, including the prior filing of an initial United States provisional patent application in May 2012. In November 2014, NXT filed a related patent amendment submission in the United States and since that time has undertaken new patent applications in select strategic international markets.

So far, SFD<sup>®</sup> patents have been granted in India (July 2021), Russia (January 2017), Japan (July 2017), Canada (August 2017), Mexico (September 2017), the United States (two patents were granted in November 2017 and September 2018, respectively), China (April 2018), and in the European Patent Office (January 2020). In summary, the total number of countries granting our patents is forty-seven. The patents serve an important purpose of the protection for our proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. The patents also serve as multiple independent third-party recognitions of the technological invention in terms of practical applicability, conceptual novelty, and knowledge advancement.

The patent protection application process requires disclosure of at least some aspects of our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology to third parties and ultimately public disclosure. This disclosure could significantly increase the risk of unlawful use of our technology by third parties. Furthermore, we have no assurance that, even with patent protection, a patent could be registered to protect our IP in all or any jurisdictions within North America or other countries throughout the world. If registered, there can be no assurance that it would be sufficiently broad to protect our technology or that any potential patent would not be challenged, invalidated or circumvented or that any right granted thereunder would provide meaningful protection or a competitive advantage to us. Finally, protection afforded by patents is limited by the financial resources available to legally defend IP rights. We currently do not possess the required financial resources to fund a lengthy defense of our rights if challenged by a much larger competitor or an oil and gas company.

We enjoy common and contract law protection of our technology and trade secrets. Employees and contractors are governed by confidentiality agreements as well as a fiduciary responsibility to protect our technology, supporting documentation and other proprietary information.

Our strongest protection of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology comes from restricting access to knowledge concerning the technology. Only a very limited number of NXT personnel have access to or knowledge of the underlying SFD<sup>®</sup> technology and no one employee has access or knowledge of all aspects of the SFD<sup>®</sup> system. Currently, no third party has any significant knowledge of the technology.

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The Company reassesses the appropriateness of its IP protection strategy on an ongoing basis and seeks advice from IP advisors as necessary.

It is possible that a third party will copy or otherwise obtain and use the Company's technology without authorization, develop a similar technology independently or design around the Company's secrets. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the steps taken by the Company to prevent misappropriation or infringement of our IP will be successful.

An inability to protect our IP would make it possible for competitors to offer similar products and services that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

**Development, Commercialization, and Protection of the Geothermal Rights**

With the acquisition of the Geothermal Rights, the Company will continue to refine and develop the SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system to commercialize the Geothermal Rights. This development requires substantial time and resources, and continued government assistance is not guaranteed. Furthermore, even if resources are available, there can be no assurance that the Company will be commercially or technically successful in enhancing the technology. If we are unable to develop and commercialize the geothermal applications of SFD<sup>®</sup> technologies, or adapt to evolving industry standards and demands, these could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

**We experience operational hazards in our flight operations that may subject us to potential claims in the event that an incident or accident occurs.**

We experience operational hazards in our flight operations that may subject us to potential claims in the event that an incident or accident occurs. The flight operations of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys are subject to the hazards associated with general flight operations. An aircraft accident may cause personal injury and loss of life, as well as severe damage to and destruction of property or the SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors and related equipment.

Independent third parties provide all the services required to maintain and operate the aircraft and they mitigate the primary risks of flight operations. These services are provided by an organization accredited by Transport Canada to operate aircraft in accordance with Transport Canada's approved and audited operating procedures. The aircraft operator employs the required pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, support personnel and ensures that they operate within their Transport Canada operating certificate. Our employees do not perform any airworthiness or flight safety operations.

We require the flight contractor to maintain appropriate insurance coverage for the risks associated with aircraft operations and we obtain insurance coverage to provide us with additional risk protection. In addition, we maintain general business insurance coverage and believe that this insurance and the policy limits are appropriate for the operational risks that we incur.

Despite our policy to not operate the aircraft directly and our insurance coverage, we cannot avoid or alternatively be insured for all risks of flight operations. In the event of an incident or accident, we may be sued by injured parties in excess of our policy limits or for damages that are not covered by our insurance policy. The magnitude of a lawsuit of this nature is not determinable. Furthermore, to the extent that our SFD<sup>®</sup> equipment is damaged, we may be unable to conduct SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys for several months following an accident.

**We conduct operations in foreign countries, which exposes us to several risks that may have a material adverse effect on the Company.**

Criminal Activity and Social Instability – We operate in foreign countries that can experience significant social upheaval and criminal activity. Systemic criminal activity in a country or isolated criminal acts may disrupt operations, impact our ability to earn revenue, dramatically add to our cost of operations or potentially prevent us from earning any survey revenue in a country.

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Political Instability - Any changes in regulations or shifts in political attitudes are beyond the control of the Company and may adversely affect our business. Exploration may be affected in varying degrees by government regulations which have the effect of restricting exploration and production activities. These changes may adversely impact the laws and policies governing price controls, export controls, foreign exchange controls, income taxes, expropriation of property, environmental legislation, site safety or other areas.

Currently, there are no restrictions (other than the payment of local withholding taxes) on the repatriation back to Canada of our earnings in foreign countries in which we have operated, however, there can be no assurance that significant restrictions on repatriation to Canada of earnings will not be imposed in the future.

Our operations may also be adversely affected by changes in laws and policies in Canada impacting foreign travel and immigration, foreign trade, taxation and investment.

Commercial Disputes – While operating in a foreign country, we are subjected to local commercial laws which often involve executing contracts in a foreign language. Although every effort is made to ensure we have access to an accurate English translation, misunderstanding and potential disputes between parties may arise.

In the event of a dispute arising in connection with our foreign operations for any reason, we may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or may not be successful in subjecting foreign persons to the jurisdictions of the courts of Canada or enforcing Canadian judgments in such other jurisdictions. We may also be hindered or prevented from enforcing our rights with respect to a government instrumentality because of the doctrine of sovereign immunity.

Accordingly, these risk factors have the potential of adversely reducing the level of survey revenue from our clients, our ability to operate effectively or our ability to be paid for our services and may have a material adverse effect on our financial position.

Where possible, NXT utilizes risk mitigation products offered by entities such as Export Development Canada ("EDC"). EDC financial products include insurance coverage of contract accounts receivable, guarantee support for contract performance bonds and wrongful call insurance for such bonds.

Corruption and Bribery - Foreign markets may be susceptible to a higher risk of corruption and bribery. All of NXT's employees, contractors and independent sales agents are required to adhere to the Company's code of conduct and business ethics, which prohibits illegal activities, including any acts of bribery or corruption.

**We rely upon the right to conduct airborne surveys in foreign countries. These foreign operations expose us to the risks that we will be prevented from conducting surveys when requested by clients.**

The operation of our business, namely conducting aerial SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and interpreting SFD<sup>®</sup> data, is not subject to material governmental or environmental regulation in Canada and the United States with the exception of flight rules issued by Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration governing the use of commercial aircraft, including rules relating to low altitude flights. The requirements in other countries vary greatly and may require permits and/or provide other restrictions to conducting flight operations in the country that may restrict our ability to perform SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys.

For example, in South American countries in which we have operated, SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys must comply with additional requirements not encountered in Canada and the United States, including customs obligations and bonds related to the importation and exportation of the aircraft into the country, obtaining permits from the local aviation authority, and obtaining permits from the local Air Force. We have successfully operated in South America, Africa, Asia, and other global regions in accordance with these typical requirements.

Based on our North America and international experience to date, we do not anticipate any government controls or regulations that will prevent timely completion of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. However, we may encounter government restrictions in other countries that may impact or restrict our ability to conduct surveys.

If we encounter government regulation and restrictions that impact or prevent us from conducting surveys in any country, then we will not be able to earn revenue in the country and we may be exposed to forfeiting any performance bonds which may have been issued.

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**Credit risk arises from the potential that the Company may incur a loss if counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its obligation in accordance with agreed terms.**

The Company's financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts receivable reflects management's assessment of credit risk. On December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents included balances in bank accounts placed with financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. The Company manages accounts receivable credit risk by requiring advance payments before entering into certain contract milestones and when possible, accounts receivable insurance.

**Tax Matters**

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to income, value added and other taxes in Canada, the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof or tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the Company or its subsidiaries do business could adversely affect the Company's results from operations, returns to shareholders, and cash flow. Our effective tax rates could also be affected by changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, or changes in tax laws or their interpretation. While management believes the Company and its subsidiaries are in compliance with current prevailing tax laws and requirements, one or more taxing jurisdictions could seek to impose incremental or new taxes on the Company or its subsidiaries or the Company or its subsidiaries could be subject to assessment, reassessment, audit, investigation, inquiry or judicial or administrative proceedings by any such taxing jurisdiction. The timing or impacts of any such assessment, reassessment, audit, investigation, inquiry or judicial or administrative proceedings or any future changes in tax laws, including the impacts of proposed regulations, cannot be predicted. Any adverse tax developments, including legislative changes, judicial holdings or administrative interpretations, could have a material and adverse effect on the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows of the Company.

**Occurrence of Natural Disasters, Epidemics or Other Events**

Our business could be materially and adversely affected by natural disasters, such as fires or floods, the outbreak of a widespread health epidemic or pandemic, or other events, such as wars, including the military conflicts, acts of terrorism, power shortages or communication interruptions. The occurrence of a disaster or similar event could materially disrupt our business and operations. These events could also cause us to close our operating facilities temporarily, which would severely disrupt our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, our net sales could be materially reduced to the extent that a natural disaster, health epidemic or other major event harms the economies of the countries in which we operate. As such, the outbreak of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine could result in more widespread conflict and could have a severe adverse effect on the surrounding regions and the related markets, and on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The duration of the conflicts and related events and whether they escalate further cannot be predicted. Our operations could also be severely disrupted if our customers, partners and other third-party providers or other participants were affected by natural disasters, health epidemics, or other major events, such as wars and military conflicts.

**Tariff and Trade Risk**

Ongoing geopolitical tensions may lead to trade restrictions or tariffs that may impact NXT's business. Tariffs, imposed on products imported into ANADA, including operating and aircraft supplies would and do increase costs. Tariffs may disrupt trade and increase energy costs. Depending on responses from Canada on tariffs, trade tensions may exacerbate and could potentially escalate into a broader trade war, further impacting the economy and destabilizing markets – including the oil and natural gas market. Trade restrictions and tariffs may also increase volatility in, or have an adverse impact on, exchange rates and interest rates. Such occurrences may materially affect NXT's business, cashflows and financial position.

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**You will be subject to the penny stock rules to the extent our stock price on the OTCQB is less than $5.00.**

Since the common shares are not listed on a national stock exchange within the United States, trading in the common shares on the OTCQB is subject, to the extent the market price for the common shares is less than $5.00 per share, to a number of regulations known as the "penny stock rules". The penny stock rules, subject to certain exemptions, require a broker-dealer to deliver a standardized risk disclosure, the form of which is developed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") to provide the customer with additional information, including current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account, make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and to receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. To the extent these requirements may be applicable, they will reduce the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the common shares and may severely and adversely affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell the common shares.

**You should not expect to receive dividends in the foreseeable future.**

We have never paid any cash dividends on our common shares and we do not anticipate that we will pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Our current business plan is to retain any future earnings to finance the expansion of our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board and will be dependent upon our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and other factors as our Board may deem relevant at that time.

**We are a Canadian company and our nationality may impair the enforceability of a judgment for any person resident outside Canada.**

Since we are a Canadian company and most of our assets and key personnel are located in Canada, you may not be able to enforce a U.S. judgment for claims you may bring against us, our assets, our key personnel or many of the experts named in this document. This may prevent you from receiving compensation to which you may otherwise have a claim.

We are organized under the laws of Alberta, Canada and substantially all of our assets are normally located in Canada. In addition, three of our current members of our Board and our officers are residents of Canada or Ireland. As a result, it may be impossible for you to affect service of process upon us or these individuals within the U.S. or to enforce any judgments in civil and commercial matters, including judgments under U.S. federal securities laws. In addition, a Canadian court may not permit you to bring an original action in Canada or to enforce in Canada a judgment of a U.S. court based upon civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws.

**We caution that the factors referred to above and those referred to as part of particular forward-looking statements may not be exhaustive and that new risk factors emerge from time to time in our rapidly changing business environment.**

**ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY**

**A. History and development of the Company.**

We are a technology company focused on providing a service to oil and natural gas exploration clients using our proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> remote sensing airborne survey system. SFD<sup>®</sup> and NXT<sup>®</sup> are both registered trademarks of NXT Energy Solutions Inc.

NXT's corporate history is summarized as follows:

· NXT was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on September 27, 1994 as Auric Mining Corporation.

· In January 1996, NXT acquired all of the common stock of NXT Energy USA, Inc. (which was then known as Pinnacle Oil Inc.) from its shareholders in exchange for common shares. As a consequence of this reverse acquisition, NXT Energy USA Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary and its shareholders acquired a 92% controlling interest in NXT's common shares.

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| Prior to this reverse acquisition transaction, NXT was a corporate shell conducting no active business, and NXT Energy USA Inc. was a development stage R&D enterprise holding the worldwide rights to use what is now our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology for hydrocarbon exploration purposes. |
| Shortly thereafter, on February 23, 1996 we changed our name to Pinnacle Oil International, Inc. and on June 13, 2000, subsequently changed our name to Energy Exploration Technologies. |
| On October 24, 2003, our shareholders approved the continuance of the Company from the State of Nevada to the Province of Alberta, Canada under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "ABCA"). Also, our name was modified to Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. ("EETI"). |
| On September 22, 2008 EETI changed its name to NXT Energy Solutions Inc. by way of Articles of Amendment filed pursuant to the ABCA. |
| At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on August 2, 2023 shareholders approved the cancellation of the outstanding Series 1 preferred shares and approve the creation of the Series 2 Preferred Shares to facilitate the conversion of the convertible debentures to be issued under the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement (as defined herein). |

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Our registered office is located at 302, 3320 – 17<sup>th</sup> AVE SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4 and our telephone number is (403) 264-7020.

We are a reporting issuer in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia and are principally governed by the Alberta Securities Commission in accordance with the *Securities Act (Alberta)* and the *Business Corporations Act (Alberta).*We are a foreign private issuer under United States securities laws and are subject to the regulation of the US Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with the Exchange Act.

The underlying technology employed by our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system was invented by Mr. Liszicasz, our former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). The technology was initially licensed to the Company by Mr. Liszicasz until December 31, 2006 through a series of consecutive license agreements. On December 31, 2006, we obtained the rights to the technology from Mr. Liszicasz pursuant to the terms of the TTA.

Upon execution of the TTA, Mr. Liszicasz transferred to us all his rights and entitlements to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology for use in the field of hydrocarbon exploration. For further details of the TTA, see "Exhibit 4.1".

On April 18, 2021 the TTA was amended so that Mr. Liszicasz transferred to us all his rights and entitlements to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology for the use in the field of geothermal resources. All other all rights, title, and interest in and to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technologies for all other commercial applications remained with Mr. Liszicasz.

On December 23, 2025, NXT acquired remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights for all present and future applications, sensor uses, and geophysical targets using SFD<sup>®</sup>, and as a result has full ownership of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. As a result of this transaction, NXT now holds full ownership of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology across all present and future applications, sensor uses, and geophysical targets, including, but not limited to mineral systems and other strategic subsurface resources.

Our business does not normally rely on significant capital expenditures other than required regulatory additions to the aircraft. For 2026 we do not anticipate further significant upgrades for the aircraft. For the last three fiscal years, the Company made capital expenditures for property and equipment of $89,448 (2025), $27,029 (2024), and $32,322 (2023).

The Company does not currently have any significant capital expenditures in progress, or planned for the short term.

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SEC maintains an internet site (http://www.sec.gov), which contains reports, proxy and statements, and other information regarding NXT that we file electronically with the SEC. Our website is http://www.nxtenergy.com.

**B. Business overview.**

**Description of the nature of the Company's operations and principal activities**

NXT Energy Solutions Inc. is a Calgary-based technology company whose proprietary airborne SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system, applied in numerous basins around the world, uses the principles of quantum mechanics to infer stress anomalies of exploration interest. The method can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify areas conducive to fluid entrapment in order to recommend areas with commercial hydrocarbon and/or geothermal potential. The SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system enables our clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. SFD<sup>®</sup> is environmentally friendly and unaffected by ground security issues or difficult terrain and is the registered trademark of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. NXT Energy Solutions Inc. provides its clients with an effective and reliable method to reduce time, costs, and risks related to exploration.

We utilize our proprietary, airborne SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system to provide a service for the geothermal and oil and gas exploration industry. NXT provides a rapid and cost-effective method for our clients to evaluate large land areas for their exploration potential. Recently NXT's principal markets have been in Africa and Asia.

SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors remotely respond to gravity perturbations that are associated with subsurface density and stress regimes that are meaningful for hydrocarbon and geothermal exploration. These responses are captured as raw data that, when interpreted, can provide a qualitative method to detect the presence of geological features such as structures, faults, fractures and reefs that are often associated with fluid accumulations and transport. The SFD<sup>®</sup> technology can be deployed over any terrain in onshore, offshore and near-shore environments and has been used both for prospect level exploration and as a reconnaissance tool in frontier and under-explored areas. The SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system has been demonstrated to quickly focus exploration resources, offering the benefit of reducing the risk, time and expense associated with the upstream cycle. As part of NXT's SFD<sup>®</sup> services, recommendations with rankings are provided to the customer enabling them to prioritize their highest value prospects for exploration.

Following completion of the aerial surveys, we deliver to our clients a detailed report and maps of the surveyed area that identifies, ranks and recommends areas with SFD<sup>®</sup> indications of reservoir potential.

In 2006, we commenced our current business model and began providing SFD<sup>®</sup> survey services to clients on a fee-for-service basis. In accordance with this model, we have not invested either directly or indirectly in exploration or development wells or engaged in other exploration or production activities. Our current business model minimizes our capital requirements, thereby conserving cash and minimizes any perceived or real conflicts between the interests of NXT and its survey clients.

NXT's primary business model is to earn revenues by conducting SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys for clients on a fee-for-service basis. Secondly, we may be able to negotiate to earn revenue from gross overriding royalty income and/or other incentive fees from clients should they generate production on areas recommended by SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. Finally, in the future, we may earn a fee by providing other related geological and geophysical integration services to clients.

We also continue to utilize high quality local sales representatives with key knowledge of their respective areas, potential clients and the exploration potential of a region allowing NXT to cover larger areas and more clients with minimum fixed cost. Our sales representatives continue to pursue SFD<sup>®</sup> opportunities in numerous regions including Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Furthermore, to ensure our sales representatives follow industry best practices, each representative is required to annually certify they adhere to NXT's code of conduct and business ethics.

NXT has been effective in positioning the SFD<sup>®</sup> method as an established geophysical tool for oil and gas exploration following the successful completion of projects in Canada, the United States, Columbia, Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Pakistan, Africa, Türkiye, and most recently in South East Asia. Our efforts have been supported with the publication of technical papers, creation of project case studies and the development of a strong list of references and recommendation letters. In addition, NXT has now been granted patents or received patent allowance in forty-seven separate countries.

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Our overall objective remains to continue to increase industry awareness and appreciation of the value of our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system and our strategy to achieve this includes maximizing client endorsement opportunities (such as through joint case studies) and targeting the most appropriate markets (i.e., where SFD<sup>®</sup> provides the maximum benefits). Our specific tactics include:

1. focusing the majority of sales resources on high profile primary markets with national oil companies that offer maximum opportunities for success;

2. building upon success in this initial market, and step out to other markets in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa South East Asia, and South Asia;

3. pursuing expressions of interest from qualified potential client "bluebirds" from all other locations in the world. The bluebird model is defined as an opportunity that arises, not from deliberate targeted sales initiatives, but in response to unsolicited client enquiries;

4. continuing to conduct pilot surveys to expand our knowledge base and provide documentation to support the use of SFD® in new applications. Each new application opens more market opportunities and provides valuable case studies to support our sales initiatives; and

5. responding to opportunities to present at technical conferences, publish papers in periodicals and generally maximize our opportunities to educate the industry on SFD<sup>®</sup> capabilities and document case study successes.

As we continue to progress and grow our project pipeline on a fee-for-survey-projects basis, we remain optimistic given our progress during 2025. We conduct our operations in line with the Company's HS&E policies and safety management systems.

**Description of the principal markets in which the Company competes**

We provide our services in any region of the world where oil and gas exploration activities are conducted. However, we choose to be strategic and focus our limited marketing and sales resources in a limited number of markets.

The Company generates revenue from its SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system that enables the clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. NXT conducts all of its survey operations from its head office in Canada, and occasionally maintains administrative offices in foreign locations if and when needed. Revenue fluctuations are a normal part of SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue and can vary significantly year-over-year.

Revenues for 2025, 2024 and 2023 were generated solely from the Hydrocarbon Right. There were no revenues from the Geothermal Right in any of the periods.

A summary of SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenues derived in our primary geographic market segments for the last 3 fiscal years, and highlights of global survey operations, follows:

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| Asia | $**2886268** | $644294 | $2145716 |
| Africa | **13465018** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total International | **16351286** | 644294 | $2145716 |
| Canada | **-** |  |  |
|  | **16351286** | 644294 | 2145716 |

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<u>International Markets</u>

*SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Pakistan*

On December 4, 2025, the Company announced that it successfully completed the data acquisition phase in Pakistan for its SFD<sup>®</sup> survey with AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited (the "AL-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey"). NXT's interpretations were completed in Q1-26 and recommendations are expected to be delivered to the customer by the end of Q2-26.

*SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys in Africa*

On September 24, 2024, the Company announced that it signed a contract with its Strategic Alliance Partner, Synergy, to provide a second SFD<sup>®</sup> survey for an oil and gas exploration company in Africa (the "African SFD**<sup>®</sup>** Survey"). NXT has now completed SFD<sup>®</sup> data acquisition and interpretation of the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey.

On May 1, 2025, the Company announced that it has entered into an additional contract with Synergy, to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Africa. Data acquisition operations for this SFD<sup>®</sup> contract are expected to commence in the second quarter of 2026, and NXT's interpretations and recommendations for both African SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys are expected to be delivered to the client in the third quarter of 2026.

*SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Southeast Asia*

On May 22, 2024, the Company announced that it entered a contract to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in Southeast Asia (the "Southeast Asia SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey"). Interpretation of the survey results and recommendations with respect to this survey were completed in July 2025.

*SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Türkiye*

On September 5, 2023, the Company announced that it had signed a contract to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in Türkiye, which is strategically located at the junction of Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East (the "Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey"). NXT delivered the final SFD<sup>®</sup> survey results to its Turkish customer and performed the integration of SFD<sup>®</sup> data with the customers' existing geological and geophysical data in March 2024. All flight operations related to the data acquisition survey phase were completed in January 2024. As part of NXT's SFD<sup>®</sup> services, recommendations with rankings are provided to the customer identifying their highest value prospects for exploration. NXT has been fully paid for this survey and is actively pursuing additional SFD<sup>®</sup> survey opportunities in the Turkish region.

*SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in South Asia*

On April 8, 2026 NXT announced that it has entered into a contract to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in South Asia. Details of this typical survey are to remain confidential at this time, at the Client's request. Data acquisition operations for this contract are expected to commence by the third quarter of 2026, and NXT's interpretations and recommendations are expected to be delivered during the fourth quarter of 2026.

<u>Geothermal Update</u>

*Geothermal SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Alberta, Canada*

On August 21, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide a geothermal SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to Alberta Geothermal Resource Recovery Inc. ("AGRRI"). The AGRRI survey is an important milestone in NXT's development of the geothermal application of our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology; our first geothermal survey for a client. The value to NXT is to demonstrate the commerciality of SFD<sup>®</sup> in the geothermal domain. The survey has been performed and results are being reviewed.

**Description of seasonality of the Company's main business**

There is no seasonality to our business. NXT does however, have a very cyclical business, as revenue activity is dependent upon the level of capital investment in exploration drilling in the oil & gas industry and the size and timing of a limited number of SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts each year.

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**Description of the sources and availability of raw materials**

We do not foresee any constraints upon materials or equipment that will impede our ability to execute our business plan or affect our ability to conduct and/or expand our business. Our main direct project input costs are aircraft operating costs and data interpretation staff.

In order to conduct our survey operations, we require the following:

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| *Survey aircraft* – Air Partners Corp. ("Air Partners"), a Calgary-based air-charter operator, provides crew and maintenance services for our survey operations worldwide. In December 2015, we acquired a 1997 Cessna Citation Ultra 560 jet aircraft, from Air Partners, which was previously made available to NXT to charter. In April, 2017, NXT completed a sale and leaseback agreement of its aircraft with a Calgary-based international aircraft services organization. On March 22, 2024, the Company extended its Aircraft lease for three years, until March 28, 2027 (the "Aircraft Lease"). The Aircraft Lease was converted to a capital lease and the Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease. We currently rely on Air Partners to manage and operate the aircraft which we use for our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey operations. |
| *SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors* – All of our current 35 survey sensors were manufactured in-house. Certain machining is required by third-party machine shops, with final assembly performed by our technical staff. The sensors, once assembled, require flight testing prior to being considered acceptable for operational use. Not all sensors meet the performance criteria for operational use; however, we have demonstrated our ability to manufacture new functional SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors. |
| *SFD<sup>®</sup> assembly* – The units in which the sensors are housed in are custom-designed, fabricated and assembled in-house or through subcontracted vendors. We utilize the services of Transport Canada approved Design Approval Representatives to prepare subsequent type certificates ("STC") for the installation of our SFD<sup>®</sup> units in each aircraft that we utilize for surveys. The time to obtain an STC approval for the installation of our SFD<sup>®</sup> units into any proposed aircraft type may require several months. |
| *Computer hardware and software* (*Data Acquisition System, SFD<sup>®</sup> Signal Conditioning Unit, and data interpretation software) –* The Data Acquisition System and software was developed by in-house personnel and is being utilized on SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys ("Data Acquisition System"). The hardware we use in our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey systems (other than the SFD<sup>®</sup> unit), and the balance of the computer software we use, are all readily available from retail or wholesale sources. |

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We are not dependent upon any other third-party contract manufacturers or suppliers to satisfy our technology requirements.

**Description of marketing channels**

We largely use direct sales methods with use of independent commissioned sales representatives in international markets.

**Summary information on dependence on patents, licenses, and contracts**

**Patents**

In May 2012, we commenced a "provisional" patent application process in the United States and formally filed an SFD<sup>®</sup> technology patent on May 22, 2013, which was subsequently published on November 28, 2013. We intend to continue expanding the process with additional formal patent applications in the future. We understand that our right to patent the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology is not compromised by our ongoing commercial use of the technology, as the components of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology have never been disclosed to third parties (except under very limited and confidential terms) or released in any manner into the public domain.

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In 2017, NXT expanded and protected its IP (including patenting and new research and development initiatives). Squire Patton Boggs LLP, a United States-based leader in IP protection, has been advising NXT on its IP strategy, including the prior filing of an initial United States provisional patent application in May 2012. In November 2014, NXT filed a related patent amendment submission in the United States and since undertaken new patent applications in select strategic international markets.

NXT has been granted SFD<sup>®</sup> patents in India (July 2021), Russia (January 2017), Japan (July 2017), Canada (August 2017), Mexico (September 2017), the United States (two patents were granted in November 2017 and September 2018, respectively), China (April 2018), and in the European Union (January 2020). In total, NXT has obtained SFD<sup>®</sup> patents in forty-seven jurisdictions. These patents protect our proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology and serve as independent third-party recognition of our technological invention in terms of practical applicability, conceptual novelty, and knowledge advancement.

**Basis for statements made regarding competitive position**

Our SFD<sup>®</sup> airborne survey service is based upon a proprietary technology, which is capable of remotely identifying, from a survey aircraft, subsurface anomalies associated with potential hydrocarbon traps with a resolution that we believe is technically superior to other airborne survey systems. To our knowledge there is no other company employing technology comparable to our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system for oil and natural gas exploration.

Seismic is the standard technology used by the oil and gas industry to image subsurface structures. It is our view that the SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system is highly complementary to seismic analysis. Our system may reduce the need for seismic in wide-area reconnaissance but will not replace the role of seismic in verifying structure, closure and selecting drilling locations. The seismic industry is competitive with many international and regional service providers.

The SFD<sup>®</sup> system can be used as a focusing tool for seismic. With an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey, a large tract (that is, a tract over 5,000 square kilometers) of land can be evaluated quickly to identify locations with indications of reservoir potential. Seismic surveys, although effective in identifying these locations, are much more expensive, require significantly more time and impose a much greater negative impact on local communities and the environment. An SFD<sup>®</sup> survey deployed first can provide necessary information to target a seismic program over a limited area of locations selected by SFD<sup>®</sup>. This approach can result in a more effective seismic program as compared to traditional seismic surveying, and can reduce the overall cost, time, community resistance and environmental impact required to locate and qualify a prospect.

The industry uses other technologies for wide area oil and natural gas reconnaissance exploration, such as aeromagnetic and gravity surveys. These systems can provide regional geological information, such as basement depth, sedimentary thickness and major faulting and structural development; however, these other airborne techniques are not as suitable for identifying areas with reservoir potential as the SFD<sup>®</sup> system.

**Description of material effects of governmental & environmental regulation**

**SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey Flight Operations**

The operation of our business, namely conducting aerial SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and interpreting SFD<sup>®</sup> data, is not subject to material governmental or environmental regulation in Canada or the United States with the exception of flight rules issued by Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Authority governing the use of commercial aircraft, including rules relating to low altitude flights. The requirements in other countries vary greatly and may require permits and/or provide other restrictions to conducting flight operations in the country that may restrict our ability to perform SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys as freely as in Canada and the United States.

SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys in other countries must often comply with three requirements not encountered in Canada and the United States. These requirements usually include, but are not limited to:

i) customs obligations and bonds related to the importation and exportation of the aircraft into the country;

ii) obtaining permits from the local aviation authority; and

iii) obtaining permits from the Air Force.

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NXT has successfully operated in several different countries in accordance with these requirements.

With our past experience in Canada, the United States, Türkiye, Nigeria, Bolivia, Mexico, Colombia and other countries, we do not anticipate any unusual government controls or regulations that might significantly prevent timely completion of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. However, we may encounter unforeseen government regulations or restrictions in other countries that may impair or restrict our ability to conduct surveys, which could limit our ability to earn revenue or potentially expose us to forfeiture of performance bonds.

**C. Organizational structure.**

The following table provides a list of all subsidiaries and other companies controlled by NXT:

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| **Subsidiaries** | **Date and Manner of**<br> **Incorporation** | **Authorized Share** <br>**Capital** | **Issued and Outstanding** <br>**Shares** | **Nature of the Business** | **% of each Class of Shares owned by NXT** |
| NXT Energy USA, Inc. | October 20, 1995 by Articles of Incorporation – State of Nevada | 20,000,000 common<br>shares | 5,000,000 common<br>shares | Inactive | 100% |
| NXT Aero USA, Inc. | August 28, 2000 by Articles of Incorporation – State of Nevada | 1,000 common<br>shares<br>4,000 preferred<br>shares | 100 common<br>shares | Inactive | 100% |
| Cascade Petroleum Inc. (Formerly Survey Services International Inc.)¹ | September 6, 2011 by Articles of Incorporation – Province of Alberta | Unlimited number of common shares | 100 common<br>shares | Inactive | 100% |
| NXT Energy Services (SFD) Inc. | December 2008 by Federal Articles of Incorporation – Canada | Unlimited number of common shares | 100 common<br>shares | Inactive | 100% |
| PetroCaza Exploration Inc. | May 2015 by Articles of Incorporation Province of Alberta | Unlimited number of common and preferred shares | 100 common<br>shares | Inactive | 100% |

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*¹On January 16<sup>th</sup>, 2017, the name of Survey Services International Inc. was changed to "Cascade Petroleum Inc."* 

**D. Property, plant and equipment.**

<u>Facilities / Office Premises</u>

NXT leases 7,300 square feet of office premises at 3320 – 17th Avenue SW in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The lease expires in September 2030.

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<u>Aircraft</u>

In order to perform our survey services, NXT is required to fly the survey area in a jet aircraft. On March 22, 2024 the Company extended its aircraft lease for three years, until March 28, 2027. The aircraft lease was converted to a capital lease and the Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease. Terms of the extension include a principal of US$1,210,000, an interest rate of 12%, and monthly payments of US$40,189. The Company has an early purchase option to acquire the aircraft on September 28, 2026.

<u>Equipment</u>

Our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology is comprised of three main components, as detailed in the first three items below, which we collectively refer to as our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system. This system is generally stored at our Calgary office facility unless deployed during survey operations when this equipment would travel with the aircraft or be stored in a locked facility at the survey location when not in use. In addition, there is extensive interpretation equipment located in Calgary. The main categories of equipment we use are:

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| *Stress Field Detector –* The stress field detector, or SFD<sup>®</sup> system, including a unit which houses the SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors, is the principal component of our technology. The SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors respond to fine-scale perturbations in the gravitational field caused by changes in subsurface density and stress distribution. These responses are transformed through electromechanical transduction into electronic digital signals as the output. The SFD<sup>®</sup> method has proven highly effective at identifying potential hydrocarbon traps in a wide variety of geological settings onshore and offshore. Airborne SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys are currently conducted utilizing an array of 22 SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors, consisting of six primary, eight secondary and eight research and development sensors, allowing multiple independent SFD<sup>®</sup> signals to be acquired at all points of a designed survey.  |
| *SFD<sup>®</sup> Signal Conditioning Unit –* This self-contained unit contains electronic circuits and high-capacity batteries for powering the sensors and for stabilizing and conditioning electronic signals. All sensor output is directly connected to this unit and after signal conditioning is completed, all output is forwarded to the computer system. |
| *Data Acquisition System –* This is used in conjunction with the SFD<sup>®</sup> sensor array on surveys. Our Data Acquisition System is a compact, portable computer system which concurrently acquires the electronic digital signals from the SFD<sup>®</sup> sensor array and other pertinent client data, including the GPS location information of the data. |
| *Interpretation Theatre –* Once returned to our base of operations, the SFD<sup>®</sup> data collected is processed and converted into a format that can be used by our interpretation staff using systems consisting of generally off-the-shelf computer equipment, high-definition monitors, projectors and screens. This equipment is generally permanently set up at our Calgary office facility. A remote SFD<sup>®</sup> data interpretation theatre is available and may be deployed during survey operations and would be set up in a facility at the survey client's city. |

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<u>Oil and Gas Properties</u>

We have minor historical interests in a limited number of acreage holdings of undeveloped lands in western Canada. These assets are not a material asset and have been written off in our financial statements. We are not affected by any significant environmental concerns, nor is there any planned significant capital additions contemplated. We have accrued approximately $23,311 for asset retirement obligations related to the minor non-operating interest in these oil and gas wells in which NXT has outstanding abandonment and reclamation obligations in accordance with government regulations. The estimated future abandonment liability is based on estimates of the future timing and costs to abandon, remediate and reclaim the well sites within the next five years.

**ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS**

Not applicable.

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**ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS**

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated Financial Statements and the notes to those statements incorporated by reference elsewhere in this Form 20-F. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this annual report, particularly under the caption "Risk Factors".

**A. Operating results.**

Overall Operational Performance

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| SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue | $**16351286** | $644294 | $2145716 |
| Net loss and comprehensive loss | **(2317149)** | (9077795) | (5451112) |
| Net loss per common share - basic | $**(0.02)** | $(0.12) | $(0.07) |
| Net loss per common share-diluted | $**(0.02)** | $(0.12) | $(0.07) |
| Net increase in cash  | **2846743** | 328682 | 138276 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | **3577138** | 730395 | 401713 |
| Short-term investments | **343075** |  | **-** |
| Total assets | **19311880** | 14026301 | 15184760 |
| Lease liabilities | **1573302** | 2301542 | 595517 |
| Long-term debt | **601852** | 712963 | 824074 |
| Convertible debentures | **89826** | 9174957 | 3355989 |

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Summary financial highlights for the last three fiscal years are as follows:

<u>Financial Highlights for 2025</u>

2025 has been a transformational year for NXT. Strategic initiatives undertaken in 2023 are now taking shape. Revenue increased from 644,284 in 2024 to $16,351,286 in 2025, a 2,437% increase. Operating cash inflow improved $5,132,508 versus 2024. Net loss improved by $6,760,646 versus 2024. These favourable financial numbers were all the result of the Company executing on three SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys in three different parts of the world. In December 2025 we acquired all the remaining and future rights and applications for the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology giving us unencumbered ability to further develop the technology. In November 2025 we secured a US$2.0 million investment to advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada, opening up new opportunities for the Company. With this progress, convertible debenture holders showed their confidence by converting 100% of their convertible debentures into common shares giving NXT a strong balance sheet with strengthened working capital and overall financial position.

The 2025 result was heavily skewed by a non-cash accounting charge. The company recognized a loss of $5.4 million on the fair value remeasurement of its convertible debentures. This charge is a direct result of the increase in NXT's common share price during the period and conversion dates, which increased the liability value of the conversion feature. This accounting requirement masks a much stronger underlying operational performance.

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| Net loss for YE-25 compared to YE-24 improved by $6.76 million or by $0.10 per share-basic and share-diluted;  |
| on December 23, 2025, NXT acquired all remaining SFD® rights for all present and future applications, sensor uses, and geophysical targets using SFD<sup>®</sup> SFD®, and as a result has full ownership of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology; |
| in December 2025 the Company completed the acquisition phase of the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Pakistan; |
| net working capital was approximately $5.26 million at December 31, 2025, an increase of $11.9 million since December 31, 2024, or 179%; |

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| cash and short-term investments as at December 31, 2025 were approximately $3.92 million; |
| on November 24, 2025, the Company received a US$2,000,000 strategic investment by way of the 2025 Private Placement (Defined below) of common shares to its largest shareholder MCAPM LP to advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada; |
| cash flow provided by operating activities was approximately $1.16 million during YE-25, compared to $3.97 million used by operating activities in YE-24; |
| for YE-25 the net loss was $2.32 million, including non-cash charges for stock-based compensation expenses ("SBCE"), amortization expenses and remeasurement loss, all totaling approximately $8.04 million, versus a net loss of $9.08 million in YE-24; |
| net loss per share for YE-25 was $0.02 per share (basic and diluted), versus a net loss of $0.12 per share (basic and diluted) in YE-24; |
| general and administrative expenses ("G&A") increased by approximately $0.28 million (7%) in YE-25 as compared to YE-24; |
| in July 2025 the Company completed the integration phase of the Southeast Asia SFD<sup>®</sup>; |
| On May 1, 2025, the Company announced that it has entered into a second contract for 2025 with its Strategic Alliance Partner, Synergy E&P Limited ("Synergy"), to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Africa. Data acquisition operations for this SFD<sup>®</sup> contract are still expected to commence in 2026; |
| the Company completed data interpretation for the first African SFD<sup>®</sup> survey flown for Synergy; and |
| on May 30, 2025, Ataraxia converted US$2,300,000 of convertible debentures into 13,540,208 commons shares and on June 26, 2025, MCAPM LP and Micheal P. Mork ("Mork Capital") converted US$3,375,000 of convertible debentures into 15,605,088 common shares |

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| On September 24, 2024 the Company announced that it entered a contract with its Strategic Alliance Partner, Synergy E&P Technologies Limited ("Synergy") to provide a repeat SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Africa for an oil and gas exploration company. The Company mobilized for this SFD<sup>®</sup> survey on December 30, 2024. In January 2025, NXT completed SFD<sup>®</sup> data acquisition over 14 flight days for the SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Africa. NXT's interpretation and recommendations are expected to be delivered during the second quarter of 2025; |
| NXT was awarded an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Pakistan, by AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited, in the Northern Suleiman Fold Belt, commenced in Q4-25; |
| On August 21, 2024 the Company entered into a contract to provide a geothermal SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to Alberta Geothermal Resource Recovery Inc; |
| NXT completed the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey, delivered the final results thereof to its Turkish customers and completed the integration of SFD<sup>®</sup> data with existing geological and geophysical data; |
| NXT's SFD<sup>®</sup> awarded *Best Exploration Technology* at the 2024 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards; |
| NXT was named a finalist for the *Energy Transition Award - Upstream* category at the 2024 Annual Platts Global Energy Awards; |
| the debentures issued to MCAPM, LP were finalized for a total of US$2.0 million (approximately CDN$2.7 million); |
| the Company received US$900,000 (approximately CDN$1,227,291) for convertible debentures from Ataraxia under the same terms as the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement (defined herein) signed between Ataraxia and NXT in 2023, except for the conversion price of US$0.24 per common share versus US$0.143 in 2023; |
| On March 22, 2024 the Company extended its lease on its aircraft for an additional three years as a capital lease. Under the terms of the lease, the Company will own the aircraft at the end of the term;  |
| NXT surrendered approximately 3,207 square feet, or approximately 31% of its current office space to its landlord, and extended its lease on the reduced office space until September 30, 2030; |
| cash and short-term investments at December 31, 2024 was approximately $0.73 million; |
| net working capital was approximately ($6.68) million at December 31, 2024 versus approximately ($1.86) million at December 31, 2023; |
| the Company recorded SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenues of approximately $0.64 million 2024 versus $2.15 million for 2023; |
| a net loss of $9.08 million was recorded for 2024, including SBCE, amortization expense and remeasurement loss, all totaling approximately $2.45 million; |
| net loss per common share for 2024 was $0.12 per share (basic) and $0.12 per share (diluted); |
| cash flow used in operating activities was approximately $3.97 million during 2024, compared to $4.83 million used in 2023; and |
| G&A increased by approximately $0.63 million (16%) in 2024 as compared to 2023. |

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<u>Financial Highlights for 2023</u>

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| the Company commenced the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey for an independent oil and gas exploration company in Türkiye. |
| the first two tranches of the November Debentures (defined below) were received for a total of US$1.15 million (CDN$1.58 million) of cash; |
| ten-year strategic partnership in Africa with Synergy as described below; |
| The 2023 Ataraxia Debenture contributed $1.90 million of cash as defined and described below; |
| 2022 Private Placement (defined below) contributed $1.62 million of cash; |
| In Q1-23 the Company announced the grant of 2,050,000 incentive stock options at a price of $0.216 to employees, officers and directors. These incentive stock options will vest upon receipt of cash for SFD<sup>®</sup> services performed: 1/3 upon collection of US$6.5 million, 1/3 upon the collection of the next US$7.0 million and the final 1/3 upon collection of an additional US$7.5 million; |
| cash at December 31, 2023 was approximately $0.40 million; |
| net working capital was approximately ($1.86) million at December 31, 2023; |
| the Company recorded SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenues of approximately $2.15 million; |
| a net loss of approximately $5.45 million was recorded for 2023, including SBCE and amortization expense of approximately $1.97 million; |
| net loss per common share for 2023 was $0.07 per share (basic) and $0.07 per share (diluted); |
| cash flow used in operating activities was approximately $4.83 million in the 2023 financial year; and |
| G&A expenses decreased by approximately $0.32 million (8%) in 2023 as compared to 2022. |

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| SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue | $**16351286** | $644294 | $2145716 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SFD<sup>®</sup> related costs | **5758141** | 2021768 | 2249126 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | **4329325** | 4045778 | 3420143 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization expense | **1920733** | 1887013 | 1759473 |
|  | **12008199** | 7954559 | 7428742 |
| Other expense, net | **6163271** | 1767530 | 168086 |
| Loss before income taxes | **(1820184)** | (9077795) | (5451112) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | **496965** | **-** | **-** |
| Net loss for the year | **(2317149)** | (9077795) | (5451112) |

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<u>Revenue and expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023</u>

<u>SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenues</u> – During 2025 NXT continued to diversify its sources of revenue through contracts in several regions allowing it to reduce concentration risk in a single geography and showing the broader acceptance of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. In YE-25, SFD<sup>®</sup>- related revenue was from three SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys.

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In 2024 and 2023 the Company recorded revenues from Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys.

<u>SFD<sup>®</sup> related costs</u> – SFD<sup>®</sup> related costs include lease expenses and aircraft operation and maintenance costs. In 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred aircraft operation costs for aircraft lease, handling, maintenance costs and SFD<sup>®</sup> survey operations. In 2025, aircraft lease costs were $nil because as of March 22, 2024, the Company extended its aircraft lease for an additional three years and converted the lease into a finance lease. As a result, amortization and interest increased $21,794 in 2025 versus 2024. Aircraft operations were $1,306,600 (86%) higher as scheduled maintenance was performed on the aircraft after the African SFD<sup>®</sup> and Southeast Asia surveys. Survey project costs were $2,521,010 (approximately 621%) higher versus 2024 as the Company incurred costs for the three SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys in 2025 versus two smaller surveys in 2024.

During 2024, aircraft operations were $647,939 (approximately 74%) higher as pilot training and required maintenance were performed before the mobilization of upcoming SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys. Survey projects were $602,521 lower due to costs incurred to perform the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Q4-23. Aircraft lease costs were approximately 75% lower due to the conversion of the lease from an operation lease to a finance lease. $364,013 of lease costs in 2023 were partially offset by approximately $311,190 of lease, depreciation and interest costs in 2024.

In 2023 the Company incurred increased SFD<sup>®</sup> related costs due to the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> survey.

*G&A*- G&A is a major component of NXT's total expenses. The categories included in G&A are as follows:

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| Salaries, benefits, and consulting charges  | $**1636261** | $1791482 | $1512150 |
| Board, professional fees, and public company costs | **899523** | 899797 | 753468 |
| Premises and administrative overhead | **779575** | 782218 | 822019 |
| Business development | **311086** | 303546 | 91235 |
| Total G&A before Stock based compensation  | **3626445** | 3777043 | 3178872 |
| Stock based compensation  | **702880** | 268735 | 241271 |
| Total G&A | **4329325** | 4045778 | 3420143 |

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G&A expenses increased $283,547, or 7%, in 2025 compared to 2024 for the following reasons:

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| board and professional fees and public company costs decreased $274 or 0% due to SEC related regulatory costs that were offset by board fees being taken as SBCE by five directors in YE-25, lower legal fees due to the 2025 Private Placement (defined below) expenses being capitalized and lower TSX fees due to reduced financing in YE-25; |
| premises and administrative overhead costs decreased $2,643 or 0%, due to the 31% space reduction as of May 1, 2024. This was partially offset by additional SFD<sup>®</sup> survey software expenditures as the Company prepared for its SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys;  |
| SBCE's were higher in YE-25 versus YE-24 by $434,145 or 162%, as the Company granted RSU to employees in February 2025 and options to directors and employees in February and December 2025.Please see the next section Stock-based Compensation Expenses for further information on the SBCE. |

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G&A increased $625,635 or 18%, in 2024 compared to 2023 for the following reasons:

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| Salaries, benefits, and consulting charges increased $279,332 or approximately 18%, due to commissions and retainers paid for SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue and one additional headcount; |
| Board and professional fees and public company costs increased $146,329 or approximately 19%, due to professional fees related to the convertible debentures and less Board fees were taken as SBCE in YE-24; |
| premises and administrative overhead costs decreased $39,801 or approximately 5%, due to the approximately 30% space reduction as of May 1, 2024. Please see the section "Contractual Obligations – Leases". This was offset by additional SFD<sup>®</sup> survey software expenditures as the Company prepares for its SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys; |
| business development costs increased $212,311 or approximately 233% due to increased travel related to finalizing SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts.; and |
| SBCE's were higher in YE-24 versus YE-23 by $27,464 or approximately 11%, mostly due to the Company recognizing expenses related to the Performance Options and increased employee participation in the ESP Plan. Please see the next section "*Discussion of Operations – Stock-based Compensation*" for further information on the SBCE. |

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<u>*Stock-based compensation*</u>

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| **Stock-based compensation expense** | **For the year ended December 31,**  | **For the year ended December 31,**  | **For the year ended December 31,**  |
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| Stock Option Expense | $**205859** | $118849 | $92500 |
| Deferred Share Units | **155000** | 15000 | **-** |
| Restricted Stock Units | **298527** | 40632 | 62441 |
| Employee Share Purchase Plan | **43494** | 41619 | 30508 |
| Consultant Compensation | **-** | 52634 | 55822 |
| Total SBCE Expenses | **702880** | 268734 | 241271 |

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SBCE varies in any given year as it is a function of several factors including the number of units of each type of stock-based compensation plan issued in the period and the amortization term (based on the term of the contract and/or number of years for full vesting of the units. Also, SBCE is a function of periodic changes in the inputs used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model, such as volatility in NXT's trailing share price and for cash-settled stock-based compensation awards variability will occur based on changes to observable prices. Stock options granted generally expire, if unexercised, five years from the date granted and entitlement to exercise them generally vests at a rate determined by the Board. On January 6, 2023, the Company granted 2,050,000 incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.216 to employees, officers and directors (the "2023 Options"). The 2023 Options vest upon the occurrence of several milestones relating to the cash received for SFD<sup>®</sup> services performed as follows: (i) one-third of the 2023 Options vest upon the collection of US$6.5 million for SFD<sup>®</sup> services performed; (ii) one-third of the 2023 Options vest upon the collection of the next US$7.0 million for SFD<sup>®</sup> services performed; and (iii) the final one-third of the 2023 Options vest upon collection of an additional US$7.5 million for SFD<sup>®</sup> services performed. The Company has reached the first milestone of collecting US$6.5 million for the 2023 Options. The Company estimates that it should reach the remaining two milestones in 2026.

On February 24, 2025, the Company granted 1,400,000 incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.203 to directors of the Company (the "Incentive Options"). The Incentive Options will vest upon the Company achieving a trailing twelve-month free cash flow per share of $0.10. The Company currently estimates that it will achieve this target of $0.10 during Q1-27. Reaching the target has been delayed by one year due to the delayed start date for the second African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey and the increase in the outstanding shares due to the 2025 Private Placement (defined below).

On December 16, 2025, the Company granted 4,300,000 additional incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.309 to employees and directors of the Company (the "December 25 Incentive Options"). One half of the December 25 Incentive Options will vest when the Company achieves a trailing twelve-month free cash flow per share of $0.15. The other half will vest when the Company achieves a trailing 12-month revenue of $25,000,000. The Company currently estimates that it will achieve both targets during Q1-27.

The deferred share unit ("DSUs") plan (the "DSU Plan") is a long-term incentive plan that permits the grant of DSUs to qualified directors. DSUs granted under the DSU Plan are to be settled at the retirement, resignation or death of the Board member holding the DSUs. RSUs entitle the holder to receive, at the option of the Company, either the underlying number of shares of the Company's common stock upon vesting of such units or a cash payment equal to the value of the underlying shares.

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Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") entitle the holder to receive, at the option of the Company, either the underlying number of shares of the Company's common shares upon vesting of such RSUs or a cash payment equal to the value of the underlying shares. The RSUs vest at a rate of one-third on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. The Company has historically settled the exercise of vested RSUs with common shares and cash. On February 21, 2024, the Company granted 1,035,000 RSUs to employees and officers which will vest over a three-year period. On February 24, 2025, the Company granted 1,875,000 RSUs to employees and officers which will vest over a three-year period.

The Employee Share Purchase Plan (the "ESP Plan") allows employees and other individuals determined by the Board to be eligible to contribute a minimum of 1% and a maximum of 10% of their earnings to the plan for the purchase of common shares in the capital of the Company, of which the Company will make an equal contribution. Common shares contributed by the Company may be issued from treasury or acquired through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. During 2025, 2024 and 2023 the Company has elected to issue Common Shares from treasury.

SBCE in 2025 was higher compared to 2024 by $434,146 or 162%. The Company began to recognize the expense for both the 2023 Options, the Incentive Options and the December 25 Incentive Options, versus only the 2023 Options in 2024. In addition, five directors received their fees as DSUs during 2025, versus none in 2024. Also, the ESP Plan costs increased as employee contributions increased in 2025 versus 2024. The RSU expense in 2025 reflected the costs of two RSU grants versus one in 2024 and a higher share price.

SBCE in 2024 was higher compared to 2023 by $27,463 or approximately 11%. The Company began to recognize expense for the first two milestones of the 2023 Options in 2024. Stock option expense in 2023 was for director fees reimbursed via stock options. In addition, $15,000 of director fees were reimbursed by DSUs during Q4-24, but there were zero DSUs issued in Q4-23. The ESP Plan expense increased as employee participation in the plan increased in 2024 versus 2023. The RSU expense decreased year over year as the 2024 RSU grant versus the 2023 RSU grant accrued a lower cost due to the lower share price and less units in the 2024 grant versus the previous 2020 RSU grant which had its final vesting period in 2023.

On October 1, 2023 the Company entered into a service agreement with a marketing consultant to provide sales and market services to introduce potential customers to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology, attend trade shows, and update the Company's market systems. The consultant agreed to be compensated in common shares only for approximately US$16,000 per month, based on the five-day volume average price at the end of each month until February 29, 2024. On December 31, 2024, a total of 634,439 common shares were due to the marketing consultant (360,139 common shares at December 31, 2023). On January 29, 2025, 634,439 common shares were issued to the marketing consultant.

*<u>Amortization Expense</u>*

Property and equipment and Intellectual property is recorded at cost, less accumulated amortization, which is recorded over the estimated service lives of the assets using annual rates and methods which are also subject to ongoing tests of potential impairment of the recorded net book value.

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| **Amortization Expense**  | **For the year ended December 31,**  | **For the year ended December 31,**  | **For the year ended December 31,**  |
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| Property and equipment | $**222219** | $188499 | $60959 |
| Intellectual property | **1698514** | 1698514 | 1698514 |
| Total Amortization Expense | **1920733** | 1887013 | 1759473 |

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<u>Property and equipment and related amortization expense.</u> Property and equipment depreciation was higher in 2025 versus 2024 and versus 2023 as the Company converted its aircraft lease to a finance lease in Q2-24, and as a result, began to record the amortization of the aircraft as a depreciating expense over the estimated remaining useful life of approximately ten years for the aircraft. Amortization also decreases each year as the Company uses the declining balance method of amortization, thereby having the effect of lowering amortization each year on existing assets.

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<u>IP and related amortization expense.</u> NXT acquired specific rights to utilize the proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology in global hydrocarbon exploration applications from the inventor of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology, NXT's former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, on August 31, 2015. The value attributed to the acquired IP assets was $25.3 million. The IP assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over a 15-year period (future amortization expense of $1,685,000 per year) and are also being subject to an ongoing assessment of potential indicators of impairment of the recorded net book value.

As discussed in Item 4.B., the Company acquired the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology for the Geothermal Right from NXT's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer on April 18, 2021. The Geothermal Right is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 20 years. The annual amortization expense expected to be recognized is approximately $13,781 per year for a five-year aggregate total of $68,902.

No impairments were recognized in 2025, 2024, or 2023.

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| **Other Expense (Income)** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
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| Interest expense , net | $**516775** | $750611 | $160262 |
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | **(32923)** | 574106 | (8028) |
| Loss of fair value remeasurement | **5418502** | 296534 |  |
| Intellectual property | **16154** | 12565 | 12864 |
| ARO and related expenses | **5727** | (1741) | 2988 |
| Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications | **7136** | 135455 | **-** |
| Purchase of remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> technology & rights | **231900** |  | **-** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Other Expense, net | **6163271** | 1767530 | 168086 |

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<u>Interest expense, net.</u> This category of other expenses includes interest income earned on short-term investments net of interest expense from the convertible debentures, and long-term debt.

Interest expense decreased $233,836 (31%) in 2025 versus 2024, due to the conversion of convertible debentures in the period between Q2-25 to Q4-25.

Interest expense increased in 2024 versus 2023, due to the Company issuing the Debentures during 2023 and 2024.

<u>Foreign exchange loss (gain).</u> This category of other expenses includes losses and gains caused by changes in the relative currency exchange values of US$ and CDN$. The Company held net US$ asset at December 31, 2025 and a net US$ liability at December 31, 2023 and 2022, which included accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, US$ lease obligations, convertible debentures and the security deposit for the aircraft, all of which have an effect on the unrealized foreign exchange gain and loss.

In 2025, even though the CDN$ strengthened versus the US$ by 4.6% since December 31, 2024, the Company still recorded a foreign exchange gain in 2025 as the conversion of the debentures in May and June 2025 was at a higher CDN$/US$ exchange rate.

For 2024 the exchange loss was the result of (i) the 8.7% weaker CDN$ to US$ between December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and (ii) the Company having a net liability of US$7,130,144.

For 2023, the exchange gain was the result of (i) the 2.4% stronger CDN$ to US$ rate between December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023 and (ii) the Company having a net liability of US$1,179,649.

The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts, but does however use alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar assets including converting excess US dollars to CDN dollars.

<u>Loss on fair value remeasurement.</u> The Company recognized a loss of $5,418,502 in 2025 on the fair value remeasurement of the November Debentures (defined below) as of December 31, 2025, and also on the debentures converted to common shares (as at June 26, 2025 and September 23, 2025) which have been revalued at their fair value, using level 3 inputs which include the market price, volatility and conversion price of the Company's common stock as at the conversion dates through 2025, and December 31, 2025. As the share price increased, the fair value of the convertible debentures also increased and vice versa.

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The Company recognized a loss of $296,534 in the 2024 financial year on the fair value remeasurement of the November Debentures and 2024 Debentures (each as defined herein) due to changes in the US$/CDN$ exchange rates and the Company's share price.

<u>Intellectual property.</u> In 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company's IP and other expenses were associated with periodic patent maintenance and renewal fees required during these time periods.

<u>ARO and related expenses.</u> This category of other expenses primarily includes Asset retirement obligations ("ARO") related to minor non-operated interests in oil and natural gas wells in which NXT has outstanding abandonment and reclamation obligations in accordance with government regulations. The estimated future abandonment liability is based on estimates of the future timing and costs to abandon, remediate and reclaim the well sites within the next five years.

<u>Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications.</u> During Q2-24 the Company reduced its office space by approximately 31% and extended its office lease until September 2030. In Q1-24, the Company extended its Aircraft lease for three years, until March 28, 2027. As a result, the Company recognized a loss on lease modifications in YE-24. In YE-25 the Company disposed of obsolete equipment.

<u>Purchase of remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> technology & rights</u><u>.</u> On December 23, 2025, NXT acquired remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights for all present and future applications, sensor uses, and geophysical targets using SFD<sup>®</sup>, and as a result has full ownership of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. The consideration paid for these remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights have been expensed.

<u>Income tax expense</u> – The Company anticipates that operations in foreign countries during 2025 will give rise to a tax liability in those countries. Below is the estimated tax expense. There was no tax expense in 2024 or 2023.

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| Foreign net income | 1656552 |  |  |
| Statutory income tax rate  | 30.0% |  |  |
| Foreign Income tax expense | 496965 |  |  |

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At the end of 2025, NXT has available for future Canadian income tax deduction purposes significant unrecorded deferred income tax assets, the benefit of which has not been recorded in the Company's financial statements due to uncertainty regarding the amount and timing of their potential future utilization. These deferred income tax assets include non-capital losses carried-forward (expiring in 2031 to 2044) and other resource deductions totaling approximately $12.5 million.

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**Summary of Quarterly Results (Unaudited)**

A summary of operating results for each of the trailing 8 quarters (including a comparison to each respective prior quarter) follows. The extent of the profit or loss each quarter is mainly due to the timing and the number of survey contracts that are underway, and variances in such non-cash items as SBCE, which can occasionally be a significant expense in any given quarter

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| SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue | $2138817 | $91992 | $1656476 | $12464071 |
| Net (loss) income  | (1237969) | (1781040) | (6982658) | 7684518 |
| (Loss) income per share - basic | (0.01) | (0.02) | (0.08) | 0.10 |
| (Loss) income per share diluted | (0.01) | (0.02) | (0.08) | 0.08 |

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| SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue | $42222 | $- | $- | $602072 |
| Net loss | (2800582) | (1477400) | (3013213) | (1786600) |
| Loss per share - basic  | (0.04) | (0.02) | (0.04) | (0.02) |
| Loss per share – diluted | (0.04) | (0.02) | (0.04) | (0.02) |

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*Significant or Unusual Items Impacting Net Loss:*

During Q4-25, SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue versus the previous two quarters increased due to the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Q4-25 and as a result also decreased the net loss. During Q3-25, the loss was driven by SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net increasing due to costs to support the SFD<sup>®</sup> flown surveys and aircraft maintenance costs for upcoming SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. During Q2-25, the Company recorded a net loss due to the fair value remeasurement on the convertible debentures. During Q1-25, the Company's earned net income due to the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey. During Q4-24, the Company's net loss increased due to unrealized foreign exchange losses due to the weakening CDN$ and interest increases due to the issuance of the debentures. In Q3-24, the Company incurred additional G&A costs in anticipation of increased commercial activity, recognized a gain for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures, and unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) improved due to a strengthening CDN$. In Q2-24, the Company wrote off leasehold improvements due to the 31% office space reduction, recognized a loss for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures, related increased interest expense, and unrealized foreign exchange loss increased due to the net US$ liabilities held by the Company. In Q1-24, SFD<sup>®</sup> related-revenues were from the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey. Net loss reflected higher SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net due to the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey an additional headcount, sales commissions and higher business development travel costs as well as interest expense due to the Debentures issued during 2023 and 2024 financial years. In each quarter between Q1-24 and Q4-24, the Company incurred net losses due to incurred SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs related to aircraft lease and aircraft maintenance costs, G&A expenses, and non-cash items such as SBCE, which can be a significant expense in any given quarter. More details are provided below:

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| In Q4-25, the Company recorded a net loss of $1,237,969. The net loss improved versus the previous two quarters due to the contribution of the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey, lower SBCE expenses, lower interest expense due to the conversion of convertible debentures, and the partial reversal of previous estimates for the non-cash fair value adjustment to the convertible debentures, given the decrease in the price of the Company's common shares. This was offset by the expensing of the acquisition of the remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights and technologies the Company did not previously own and foreign income tax expense; |
| In Q3-25, the Company recorded a net loss of $1,781,040 driven by SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net increasing due to costs to support the SFD<sup>®</sup> flown surveys and aircraft maintenance costs for upcoming SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. The Company recorded SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenues in Q3-25 from the Southeast Asia SFD<sup>®</sup> survey and SBCE increasing due to the increase in the price of the Company's common shares; |
| In Q2-25, the Company recorded a net loss of $6,982,658. The Q2-25 loss was attributed to the non-cash fair value adjustment to the convertible debentures, given the significant increase in the price of the Company's common shares; |

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| In Q1-25, the Company earned net income due to the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey and incurring a foreign exchange gain due to the US$ accounts receivable balance. This was offset partially by the loss for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures; |
| In Q4-24, the Company incurred additional interest costs due to the addition of the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures (defined below) and the 6.5% weakening of the CDN$ during the quarter with the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures increasing the net US$ liability. The Company also recognized a gain for the fair value remeasurement of the 2024 Debentures and the November Debentures; |
| in Q3-24, the Company incurred additional G&A costs in anticipation of increased commercial activity, recognized a gain for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures, and unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) improved due to a strengthening CDN$;  |
| in Q2-24, the Company wrote off leasehold improvements due to the 31% office space reduction, interest expense increased and fair value remeasurement due to the addition of the 2024 Debentures, and with the strengthening US$ versus the CDN$ unrealized foreign exchange loss increased due to the net US$ liabilities; and |
| in Q1-24, SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue and SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs increased due to the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey. G&A increased due to an additional headcount and business development costs. Interest expense increased due to the issuance of the November Debentures; |

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***Advance Application of SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology in Canada***

On November 24, 2025, the Company received a US$2,000,000 strategic investment by way of a private placement of common shares to its largest shareholder Mork Capital to advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada. Mork Capital was issued 7,050,500 common shares of the Company at a price of CAD$0.40 per share for total gross proceeds of approximately US$2,000,000 (the "2025 Private Placement"). The 2025 Private Placement proceeds are providing NXT with enhanced balance sheet flexibility to accelerate widespread usage of SFD<sup>®</sup> data in Canada while preserving its core business model as a technology and service provider.

As part of this process, the Company engaged Baycrest Energy Ltd. to assist in evaluating strategic pathways related to this initiative. The Company believes this initiative represents a meaningful opportunity to unlock shareholder value from NXT's extensive proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> data library, which includes more than 50,000 line-kilometers of airborne geophysical data in the Western Canadian sedimentary basin.

***Strategic Investment Africa***

On May 24, 2023, the Company entered into a ten-year strategic alliance and associated financing with Synergy which grants Synergy an exclusive license to use, distribute, sub-license, market and sell NXT's SFD<sup>®</sup> solutions in Africa. In addition, on September 30, 2023, NXT extended the exclusive license to include Ataraxia, an affiliate of Synergy.

PE Energy Limited, an affiliate of Synergy and Ataraxia, has performed several commercial projects with NXT in Africa in the past, in addition to the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey.

Synergy and Ataraxia, with this arrangement, will be advancing the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology to address energy security and transition in the African continent for both oil and gas and geothermal sources. Synergy, Ataraxia and NXT have and will continue to work closely together to train local technical teams and regulatory authorities on the patented SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. The local content is a commercial advantage for NXT and has shown early signs of increasing our operational efficiency.

Building upon a record of successful collaborations underpinned by the continued market demand in Africa, in 2023 Ataraxia executed the subscription agreement (the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement) pursuant to which Ataraxia agreed to subscribe for an aggregate of US$2.3 million convertible debentures (collectively, the "Ataraxia Debentures"), with a subscription price to be advanced in instalments, of which it completed US$1.4 million during Q3-23. In November 2024 Ataraxia funded the remaining balance of US$900,000. On May 30, 2025, Ataraxia converted US$2,300,000 of convertible debentures into 13,540,208 common shares

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**B. Liquidity and capital resources.**

***Going Concern***

The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that NXT will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

The events described in the following paragraphs highlight that there continues to be material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt about NXT's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued. The Company's current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company's obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued.

During 2024 the Company completed an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey and had received deposits on three other SFD<sup>®</sup>surveys planned to be executed in 2025 (the "2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys"). As of the date of these financial statements, the Company has finished one of those SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and the interpretation phase of two of the 2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys. In addition, during 2023 and 2024 the Company completed convertible debenture financings which resulted in raising additional net proceeds of approximately US$6,172,000 of which US$6,127,000 of the original proceeds have been converted to common shares as of December 31, 2025.

The Company continues to develop its pipeline of opportunities to secure additional revenue contracts. The Company's longer-term success remains dependent upon its ability to convert these revenue opportunities into successful contracts, to continue to attract new client projects, expand its revenue base to a level sufficient to exceed fixed operating costs, and generate consistent positive cash flow from operations. The occurrence and timing of these events cannot be predicted with certainty.

Further financing options that may or may not be available to the Company include the issuance of new equity, debentures or bank credit facilities. The need for any of these options will be dependent on the timing of securing additional SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenues and obtaining financing on terms that are acceptable to both the Company and the financier.

The Consolidated Financial Statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these Consolidated Financial Statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used. These adjustments could be material.

NXT's cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits as at December 31, 2025, totaled $3,920,213. Net working capital totaled $5,257,017.

Risks related to having sufficient ongoing net working capital to execute survey project contracts are mitigated through NXT's normal practice of obtaining advance payments and progress payments from customers throughout the course of projects, which often span three to four months. In addition, where possible, risk of default on client billings are mitigated using export insurance programs offered by Export Development Canada.

The Company does not have provisions in its leases, contracts, or other arrangements that would trigger additional funding requirements or early payments except if the Company were to default on its office lease, where the current month's rent plus the next three months would become immediately due. If the Company were to default on the aircraft lease, the Company would be required to deliver the aircraft back to the lessor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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2025 Private Placement

On November 24, 2025, the Company received a US$2,000,000 strategic investment by way of the 2025 Private Placement to advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada. Mork Capital was issued 7,050,500 common shares of the Company at a price of CAD$0.40 per share for total gross proceeds of approximately US$2,000,000. The 2025 Private Placement proceeds are providing NXT with enhanced balance sheet flexibility to accelerate widespread usage of SFD<sup>®</sup> data in Canada while preserving its core business model as a technology and service provider. Please see the section above "*Advance Application of SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology in Canada"*

***Debentures***

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| 2026 | $54611 | $74943 |
| Less interest | (9611) | (13189) |
| Principal remaining | 45000 | 61754 |
| Accumulated change in fair value of convertible debentures  | 20456 | 28072 |
| Fair value of convertible debentures | 65456 | 89826 |

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1. US$ payments have been converted to CDN$ at a rate of 1.3723.

*2024 Debentures*

On May 31, 2024, the Company issued convertible debentures (the "2024 Debentures") to MCAPM LP for the principal amount of US$2,000,000 (approximately CDN$2,773,660). The 2024 Debentures bore interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and were due on May 31, 2026. The 2024 Debentures were convertible into common shares at a conversion price of US$0.25 (approximately CDN$0.3428) per common share, which provided MCAPM LP with the right to obtain up to 8,000,000 common shares of the Company.

The proceeds from the 2024 Debenture were used to support the working capital needs of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and other G&A costs, which include business development and marketing activities required to transform the existing pipeline of SFD<sup>®</sup> opportunities into firm contracts.

*November Debentures*

On November 8, 2023, the Company issued the first tranche of a multi-tranche unsecured convertible debenture (the "November Debentures"). The November Debentures bore interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and were due and payable two years after issuance. The November Debentures were convertible into common shares in the capital of NXT at a fixed conversion price of US$0.1808 (CDN$0.25). During 2023, the Company issued the first two tranches of the November Debentures for US$1,150,000 (approximately CDN$1,577,600).

On January 12, 2024, the Company closed the final tranche of the November Debentures for an additional US$722,000 (approximately CDN$966,036). Including the final tranche, the Company issued a total of US$1,872,000 (approximately CAD$2,543,636) of the November Debentures, which will allow the subscribers to obtain an aggregate of up to 10,353,982 common shares. Insiders, which include Mork Capital and all the directors of NXT, were issued November Debentures valued, in the aggregate principal amount, at US$1,522,000 (approximately CDN$2,076,776).

*Ataraxia Debentures*

In May 2023, the Company signed the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement in which Ataraxia would purchase US$2,300,000 of convertible debentures. The terms of the convertible debentures issued to Ataraxia included an annual interest rate of 10% paid quarterly in arrears. The convertible debentures can also be converted into voting preferred shares with an annual dividend rate of 10% paid per quarter. The preferred shares were not transferable, but could be converted on a one-to-one basis into common shares. The convertible debentures were payable on demand two years after the issue date and were secured by a general security agreement, subordinate to the long-term debt.

On May 31, 2023, the Company issued a two-year term convertible debenture for US$1,200,000 (approximately CDN$1,631,954) to Ataraxia and an additional US$200,000 (approximately CDN$265,560) on July 10, 2023 (the "2023 Ataraxia Debentures"). The 2023 Ataraxia Debentures had a fixed conversion price of US$0.143 per common share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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On November 4, 2024, the Company issued a two-year term convertible debenture for US$500,000 (approximately CDN$676,995) to Ataraxia and an additional US$400,000 (approximately CDN$550,296) on November 12, 2024 (the "2024 Ataraxia Debentures"). The 2024 Ataraxia Debentures had a fixed conversion price of US$0.24 per common share. The proceeds from the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures have been used to support the working capital needs of the SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys in Africa.

*Debenture Conversions*

On June 26, 2025, Mork Capital converted all of their convertible debentures into 15,605,088 common shares of NXT. On September 23, 2025, US$49,000 of the November Debentures were converted into 271,017 common shares of NXT. During December 2025, US$677,000 of November Debentures were converted into 2,228,979 common shares of NXT.

The remaining US$45,000 of the November Debentures at December 31, 2025, were converted into 248,893 common shares of NXT on January 5, 2026.

On May 30, 2025, Ataraxia converted US$2,300,000 of the Ataraxia Debentures into 13,540,208 common shares.

Mork Capital currently owns 37,576,821 common shares. This represents approximately 31.5% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of this 20-F.

***Investor's Rights Agreement***

On May 31, 2023, the Company and Ataraxia entered into an Investor Rights Agreement (the "Investor Rights Agreement") pursuant to which Ataraxia has been granted the right: (i) to nominate one person for election or appointment as a director of the Company; (ii) to have one representative of Ataraxia attend the Company's Board meetings as an observer (except any portion of a Board meeting where the Company's relationship with Ataraxia is to be a subject of discussion); (iii) to purchase up to its pro rata portion (calculated on a fully diluted basis) of any securities offered by the Company, subject to certain limitations set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement; and (iv) receive certain information regarding the Company, including annual and quarterly financial statements, annual budgets, the capitalization tables, and access to its premises upon reasonable notification. In each case, Ataraxia will retain the rights set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement for so long as Ataraxia holds common shares representing at least 5% of the outstanding common shares of the Company. Ataraxia currently owns 13,540,208 common shares. This represents approximately 11.3% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of this 20-F.

The Investor Rights Agreement is publicly available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

***2022 Private Placement***

On December 22, 2022, the Company announced a multi-tranche private placement (the "2022 Private Placement") at $0.195 per share. On December 22, 2022, the Company issued 1,148,282 common shares for gross proceeds of $223,915 in the first tranche, less issuance costs of $7,732. On January 25, 2023, the Company closed the 2022 Private Placement by issuing an additional 8,510,000 common shares, at $0.195 per common share, for additional aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1,659,450, less issuance costs of $37,393. The proceeds from the 2022 Private Placement were used to support G&A, which include business development and marketing activities required to transform the pipeline of SFD® survey opportunities into firm contracts. Mork Capital purchased 8,750,000 common shares or $1,706,250 of the 2022 Private Placement along with two members of the Board for a total of $83,515.

<u>Non-GAAP Measure:</u> This discussion includes references to the term "net working capital", which does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. NXT management uses this non-GAAP measure to improve our ability to assess liquidity at a point in time. Net working capital is defined as total current assets less total current liabilities, excluding amounts accumulated in work in progress and deferred revenue. Management excludes these amounts from the calculation as they do not represent future cash inflows or outflows to the Company.

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NXT had net working capital of $5,257,017 as at December 31, 2025, broken down as follows:

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| Current assets (current liabilities): |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $**3920213** | $730395 | $3189818 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable and contract assets | **4231891** | 105858 | 4126033 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and deposits | **217241** | 274799 | (57558) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | **(1662048)** | (1233974) | (428074) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenue | **-** | (840768) | 840768 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax payable | **(496965)** |  | (496965) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of convertible debentures | **(89826)** | (4915248) | 4825422 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long-term debt | **(111111)** | (111111) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of lease obligation | **(752378)** | (693607) | (58771) |
| Total Net Working Capital | **5257017** | (6683656) | 11940673 |

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Net working capital as at December 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, increased by $11,940,673, or 179%. Funds were received from the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey and the 2025 Private Placement as well as accounts receivable increasing from the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> and African SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys. Funds were used to settle scheduled lease and long-term liability obligations. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased due to costs accrued for the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys and aircraft scheduled maintenance. Deferred revenue decreased 100% as both the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey and the Southeast Asia SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey were flown in 2025. The Company incurred foreign income taxes payable due to work in international locations in 2025. Convertible debentures decreased 98% as debentures were converted to common shares in 2025.

<u>Long-term Debt (HASCAP Loan)</u>

On May 26, 2021, the Company received $1,000,000 from the BDC's HASCAP Loan. The HASCAP Loan is a $1,000,000 non-revolving ten-year term credit facility with an interest rate of 4%. Repayment terms were interest only until May 26, 2022, and monthly principal plus interest payments for the remaining nine years. The HASCAP Loan is secured by a general security agreement and is guaranteed by BDC.

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| 2026 | 133148 |
| 2027 | 128704 |
| 2028 | 124259 |
| 2029 | 119815 |
| 2030 to 2031 | 162130 |
| **Total principal and interest payments** | **668056** |
| Less interest | (66204) |
| **Total principal remaining** | **601852** |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 111111 |
| Non-current portion of long-term debt | 490741 |

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*<u>Sources and uses of cash</u>*

The overall net changes in cash balances in each of the years noted below is a function of several factors including any inflows (outflows) due to changes in net working capital balances and net of any cash transferred into/out of short-term investments. Further information on the net changes in cash, by each of the operating, financing, and investing activities, for the last three fiscal years is as follows:

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| Cash provided by (used in): |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating activities | $**1162917** | $(3969591) | $(4831950) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financing activities | **2209120** | 4305807 | 5009117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investing activities | **(439108)** | (27029) | (32322) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effect of foreign rate changes on cash | **(86186)** | 19495 | (6569) |
| Net cash inflow | **2846743** | 328682 | 138276 |
| Cash & cash equivalents, start of the year | **730395** | 401713 | 263437 |
| Cash & cash equivalents, end of the year | **3577138** | 730395 | 401713 |
| Cash & cash equivalents | **3577138** | 730395 | 401713 |
| Short-term investments | **343075** | **-** | **-** |
| Total | **3920213** | 730395 | 401713 |

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*<u>Operating Activities</u>*

Net cash flow from operating activities listed above is a function of net income (loss) for the year, an add back of the net non-cash revenue and expense items (such as SBCE, amortization expense, deferred tax expense / (recovery) and the net change in year-end working capital items (for example, a net decrease in working capital in the year gives rise to a source of cash), with these components each year as follows:

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| Comprehensive loss for the year | **(2317149)** | (9077795) | $(5452708) |
| Total non-cash expense items and lease items | **7745495** | 3239208 | 1914845 |
|  | **5428346** | (5838587) | (3537863) |
| Change in non-cash working capital balances | **(4265429)** | 1868996 | (1294087) |
| Total cash provided by (used in) in operations | **1162917** | (3969591) | (4831950) |

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Operating cash flow was positive for 2025. It improved by $5,132,508 in 2025 versus 2024 due to receipts for the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey.

Operating cash flow increased by $862,359 in 2024 as compared to 2023 due to payment of outstanding accounts receivable from the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey, net of accounts payable and accrued liability payments related to the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey and deposits received on the 2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys.

*<u>Financing Activities</u>*

**2025 –** In 2024, proceeds were received from employees under the ESP Plan and stock option exercises. The 2025 Private Placement net of issuance costs contributed $2,777,168. Repayment of lease obligations increased as the Company's revised aircraft lease converted into a finance lease in 2024.

**2024 –** In 2024, proceeds were received from employee contributions under the ESP Plan and from convertible debentures. Beginning in Q2-24, the Company began payment on its revised aircraft lease, which as of Q2-24 is a finance lease, and continued long-term debt payments.

**2023** – Net proceeds from the 2022 Private Placement was $1,622,057. Proceeds from the Convertible Debentures were $3,457,555 (US$2,550,000). Please see the Item 5 B sections *"Ataraxia Debentures"*and*"November Debentures"*. Proceeds were also received from employee contributions under the ESP Plan and RSU's. The Company began to repay its long-term debt, the HASCAP Loan, at the beginning of Q3-22. The repayment of financial liability was for the sales and leaseback agreement on NXT's aircraft which ended in Q1-22.

*<u>Investing Activities</u>*

**2025 –** The Company upgraded certain SFD<sup>®</sup> equipment in 2025 to enhance data acquisition of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. The Company also purchased and used US$ short-term investments to segregate funds that mature just prior to monthly payment obligations for the Aircraft Lease.

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**2024 –** The Company upgraded certain SFD<sup>®</sup> equipment in 2024 to enhance the data acquisition phase of the SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey.

**2023 –** The Company upgraded certain SFD<sup>®</sup> equipment in Q4-23 to enhance the data acquisition phase of the SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey.

**C. Research and development, patents, and licenses, etc.**

R&D expenditures incurred to develop, improve, and test the SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system and related components are expensed as incurred. Any IP that is acquired for the purpose of enhancing R&D projects, if there is no alternative use for the IP, is expensed in the period acquired.

<u>Patents</u>

As of the date of this 20-F, NXT has been granted SFD<sup>®</sup> patents on its SFD<sup>®</sup> technology in forty-seven jurisdictions, including Brazil (February 2022), India (July 2021), Russia (January 2017), Japan (July 2017), Canada (August 2017), Mexico (September 2017), the United States (two patents were granted in November 2017 and September 2018, respectively), China (April 2018), and Europe (January 2020). These patents protect our proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology and serve as independent third-party recognition of our technological invention.

**D. Trend information.**

We have historically conducted a limited number of service contracts each year, the dollar value and timing of securing and ultimate delivery of which are subject to numerous external factors.

As noted previously, the amount and timing of our annual revenues can vary widely year to year, as we derive our revenues from a limited number of service contracts each year and each individual contract may have a large effect on the aggregate annual revenues and profits. At the date of this 20-F current external trends such as in commodity prices could affect our operations for the current fiscal year. Please see Item 3 D for a discussion on these risks.

**E. Critical Accounting Estimates**

In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, NXT is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect both the amount and timing of recording assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses since the determination of these items may be dependent on future events. The Company uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgment in making these estimates and assumptions. In the opinion of management, the Consolidated Financial Statements have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the Company's significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions used are based upon management's best estimate as at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period when determined. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Certain estimates and judgments have a material impact where the assumptions underlying these accounting estimates relate to matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate or judgment is made or are subjective. In 2025 and 2024, the estimates and judgments included the assessment of impairment indicators of IP and recognition of SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue.

The Company reviews IP for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company considers both internal and external factors when assessing potential indicators of impairment of its IP, including the consideration of historical and forecasted SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenues, market capitalization, and the SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue multiples compared to industry peers. When indicators of impairment exist, the Company first compares the total of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows or the estimated sale price to the carrying value of an asset. If the carrying value exceeds these amounts, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the IP.

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The Company recognizes SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue in the Consolidated Financial Statements based on the performance obligation for NXT in SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys, which are the acquisition, processing, interpretation and integration of SFD<sup>®</sup> data. Revenue from the sale of SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts is recognized over time by measuring the progress toward satisfaction of its performance obligation to the customer. The Company uses direct survey costs as the input measure to recognize revenue in any fiscal period. The percentage of direct survey costs incurred to date over the total expected survey costs to be incurred, provides an appropriate measure of the stage of the performance obligation being satisfied over time. The accounting for contracts that are not complete at the reporting date involves significant judgment, particularly as it relates to determining the total anticipated costs at completion.

**Off-balance sheet arrangements.**

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements as of the date of this 20-F other than office premise non-lease operating costs with Interloq Capital (the "Landlord"). If the Company were to default on its office lease the current month rent including operation costs plus the next three months become immediately due.

NXT pays an estimated operating cost during the current year, but has the obligation to pay the actual operating costs incurred as defined in the office lease with the Landlord early in the first quarter of the preceding year if the estimate was low, or will receive a refund if the estimate was too high. Currently, the Company believes that the current operating cost estimate is reasonable and is constant with discussions with the Landlord under the Company's office lease.

**Safe Harbor.**

The Company seeks safe harbor for our forward-looking statements. Please see the section titled "Forward-Looking Statements" above.

**ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES**

**A. Directors and senior management.**

Our articles of incorporation provide for a minimum of one director and a maximum of 15 directors comprising our Board. At present, our Board consists of eight members.

Our directors are elected by our shareholders at our annual meeting of shareholders and hold the position either until the next annual shareholders' meeting, the date of their resignation or until a successor is appointed.

The following sets forth information, including directorships in other reporting issuers, as of the date of this 20-F, for our directors, and executive officers:

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| **Peter Mork**<br>**Healdsburg, California, USA**<br>*Director since* <br>*July 2024* | Mr. Mork, has served as a Portfolio Manager at Mork Capital Management, LLC in Healdsburg, California since 2021, and in similar roles over the last two decades, drawing on investment sector expertise. Previously, he led Institutional Sales & Research at La Jolla Economics in San Diego. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. <br>Mr. Mork is chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Governance and Audit Committees. |

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| **Theodore Patsellis**<br>**Athens, Hellenic Republic**<br>*Director since* <br>*June 2023* | Mr. Patsellis is a Greek attorney admitted to the Athens Bar Association since 1996, a Greek Ministry of Justice certified Mediator and the Owner of a boutique Law firm since 2013. He holds a Bachelor Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Law Faculty 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 various teams of professionals involved in large business transactions in the South-East European region. His expertise spans across 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, Marketing Services and Real Estate. He is currently sitting on the Board of Directors of NXT Energy Solutions in Canada and Vivid Living Co. S.A. in Greece. In addition, he is acting as legal representative of Oliver Marketing LTD in Greece since 2018. As of November 2025, he has also been appointed as liquidator of Pepper Hellas Asset Management Solutions S.A.<br>Mr. Patsellis' term on the Board will end June 9, 2026. |

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| **Charles Selby**<br>**Calgary, Alberta, Canada**<br>*Chairman since* <br>*June 2024*<br>*Director since* <br>*January 2006* | <br>Mr. Selby obtained a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University, a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Calgary, and was a registered Professional Engineer and lawyer in the Province of Alberta. Since 2017 he has been President and Director of Caledonian Midstream Corporation, a company that has natural gas and oil production together with a sour natural gas plant and infrastructure in the Alberta foothills and is also the CEO and a director of Wildcat Royalty Corporation. Mr. Selby served as Vice President of Pengrowth Corporation for almost 20 years participating in the growth of that entity to an enterprise value of more than $4 billion. He previously practiced law for two large Canadian law firms, specializing in securities and international transactions primarily in the energy business. As a professional engineer. Mr. Selby worked for Chevron in Canada, the US and Saudi Arabia. He has also served as a director and/or officer of a number of reporting issuers in the oil and natural gas industry including Arakis Energy Corp., with operations in the Sudan. <br>Mr. Selby is the Chairman of NXT. He is also Chair of the Audit and Disclosure Committees and a member of the Strategic Planning Committee. |
| **Gerry Sheehan**<br>**Dublin, Leinster, Ireland**<br>*Director since*<br>*July 2021; and CEO since April 2026.*<br>| <br>Mr. Sheehan has worked continuously in international oil and gas exploration, development, and production for over 40 years. He has broad technical and business development experience in Africa, South Asia and Europe.<br>Mr. Sheehan began his career in 1982 as a geophysicist working with the British National Oil Corporation ("BNOC"), after privatization becoming Britoil plc. He evaluated acreages in the United Kingdom, Dutch, Danish, Irish and Norwegian sectors. In 1986, he transferred to the BNOC Houston office as a technical auditor. He was later seconded to the Global Basin Evaluation Team, focusing on Africa and Asia.<br>In 1987, Mr. Sheehan joined the fledgling oil company Tullow Oil plc. as part of the founding technical team. The company was successful in Senegal on a World Bank-sponsored gas to power project. New acreage was secured in the UK onshore, Pakistan, Syria and Yemen, with follow-on successful exploration and field development projects. |

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|  | From 1992 to 1998, Mr. Sheehan held the position of Chief Geophysicist. The company operated in South Asia culminating in the discovery and development of the one trillion cubic feet-sized Bangora gas field in Bangladesh on behalf of Texaco and Chevron. His project team also deployed a successful re-development of the offshore Espoir field in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa, with partners Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Addax Petroleum.<br>From 1998 to 2006, he held the post of International Exploration Manager, this role also encompassed a business development responsibility. This was a time of rapid growth and expansion in the company with new assets acquired in West Africa, North Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and South Asia. In 2004, Mr. Sheehan led the technical due-diligence team on the corporate acquisition of Energy Africa plc. The enlarged company rapidly expanded its footprint in Africa with notable oil exploration successes in Ghana and Uganda, both countries now seen as significant oil countries.<br>In 2007, Mr. Sheehan founded a private company, Blackstairs Energy. The company acquired oil field rehabilitation projects in Romania, and exploration acreage in Armenia and Senegal. The company also undertook technical and commercial asset evaluations on behalf of third parties.<br>In 2014, Mr. Sheehan was a founder of T5 Oil & Gas, a private London-based oil and gas company. T5 is a licence partner in a portfolio of assets in Gabon, comprising offshore oil production and a suite of un-developed oil and gas fields, both offshore and onshore, now being advanced to development. He has been continuously employed by T5 Oil & Gas since 2014.<br>Mr. Sheehan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and a Master of Science in Applied Geophysics, both obtained from the National University of Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society (FGS, elected 2009) and is an active member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG, 1986) and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG, 1996).<br>Mr. Sheehan became the CEO of NXT on April 20, 2026.<br>Mr. Sheehan is the Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee and a member of the Disclosure Committee. |
| **Jeffrey Tilson**<br>**Seal Beach, California, USA**<br>*Director since*<br>*December 2024* | Mr. Tilson is a Fee-Only Investment Advisor and the President of JST Investment Consulting, a Seal Beach-based firm he founded in 2011. With over two decades of experience in financial advising, Mr. Tilson is dedicated to providing clients with personalized, transparent, and fiduciary-focused investment strategies.<br>Previously, Mr. Tilson spent 10 years as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, where he co-managed and serviced approximately US$220 million in client investment assets. Recognizing an opportunity to offer a higher level of service on a more cost-effective platform, he established JST Investment Consulting as a referral-only firm that prioritizes client success over sales-driven models.<br>Mr. Tilson holds a double major in Finance, Real Estate and Law, and Management Information Systems from California State University, Long Beach. He also holds professional designations from the College for Financial Planning, including:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA)<br>|

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Tilson maintains memberships in industry organizations, including:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Fee-Only Network<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Association of Financial Educators (AFE)<br>Mr. Tilson has held leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• President of Friends of the Child Development Center, an organization supporting early childhood education and development programs.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• President of Business Networking International (BNI).<br>Mr. Tilson is a member of the Audit, Governance, and Compensation Committees. |
| **Thomas E. Valentine**<br>**Calgary, Alberta, Canada**<br>*Director since*<br>*November 2007*<br>*Corporate Secretary since*<br>*April 2014* | Mr. Valentine is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, where he has practiced law, both as a barrister and a solicitor, since being admitted to the Law Society of Alberta in 1987. He is a member of the firm's Energy and Infrastructure practice group and is involved in energy-related matters in Canada and throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia, a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University, and a Master of Laws degree from the London School of Economics.<br>Over the past twenty years, Mr. Valentine has delivered lectures and held workshops around the globe on a wide range of international oil and gas law topics in locations such as Afghanistan, Mozambique, Uruguay, Argentina, Singapore, Dubai, Doha, London, Amsterdam and South Korea.<br>Mr. Valentine is Corporate Secretary of Touchstone Exploration Inc., and formerly was a director of two other Canadian public companies, Calvalley Petroleum Inc. (to May 2015) and Veraz Petroleum Ltd. (to December 2012).<br>Mr. Valentine is the Chair of the Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. |

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| **Bruce G. Wilcox**<br>**New York, New York, USA**<br>*Chief Executive Officer June 2024 to April 2026;* <br>*Interim Chief Executive Officer*<br>*June 2023 to June 2024; and* <br>*Director since* <br>*June 2015*<br>| <br>Mr. Wilcox has had a long career as an investment company CEO, analyst and portfolio manager. He spent most of his career with Cumberland Associates, LLC, a New York equity fund, from 1986 through retirement in 2010, progressing from analyst/portfolio manager to partner (1989), and Chairman of the Management Committee (1997). Mr. Wilcox specialized in Cumberland's investments in the energy industry (exploration and production and service companies), with an emphasis on value and long- term holdings. During his tenure, the fund's assets under management ranged from US$0.7 billion to $1.5 billion.<br>From 1984 to 1986, Mr. Wilcox was with Central National-Gottesman, Inc. as an analyst and portfolio manager on a team responsible for a $500 million listed equity portfolio.<br>Mr. Wilcox was CEO of E Street Management, LLC from 2016 through 2020, which managed a long/short equity fund of funds.<br>From January 2011 to present he has also been one of three managing members of Xiling Fund III, LLC, part of a series of private equity funds (US$100+ million) which invests in museum-quality Imperial Chinese porcelains, archaic bronzes and ink paintings.<br>Mr. Wilcox obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Modern Chinese from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1977); and a Master of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix (1980, now a part of Arizona State University).<br>Mr. Wilcox is a member of several boards, including the Teachers College of Columbia University (2003 to date, including serving as the Chair of the Investment Committee for that entire period), the University of California Santa Barbara Foundation (2003 to date, including as former Chair of the Board of Trustees, Investment and Finance Committees), and was a Trustee (2001 to May 2023) of the Manhattan Institute For Policy Research, a leading urban, state, and national policy institution, which works on matters such as energy policy.<br>Mr. Wilcox is a member of the Strategic Planning Committee. |

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| **Eugene Woychyshyn**<br>**Calgary, Alberta, Canada**<br>*Chief Financial Officer since December 2018;* <br>*President since November 2025; and Director since July 2024* | Mr. Woychyshyn brings to NXT over 30 years of leadership experience in multiple industries and worldwide regions including North America, Europe and Asia. Mr. Woychyshyn has extensive hands-on experience and accomplishments in mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, purchasing, treasury, financial reporting and control, compliance, human resource management and tax planning. In almost ten years as an expatriate with assignments in Norway, China, the United States and Southeast Asia, Mr. Woychyshyn developed international business competencies. <br>Mr. Woychyshyn originally served as a consultant to NXT from November 2017 to November 2018, providing controllership services. From 2015 to 2017 he was the Chief Financial Officer of Imaging Dynamics Company Limited.<br>Mr. Woychyshyn is a Chartered Professional Accountant, CA, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from the University of Manitoba and a Masters of Business Administration degree from St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia PA. <br>Mr. Woychyshyn is a member of the Disclosure Committee. |

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None of the directors or executive officers is, or has been in the last ten years, a director, CEO or chief financial officer of any company, including NXT, except as noted below that: (i) was subject to a cease trade order or order similar to a cease trade order or an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation for a period of more than 30 consecutive days that was issued while the director or executive officer was acting in that capacity; or (ii) was subject to a cease trade order, an order similar to a cease trade order, or an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation after the proposed director ceased to be a director, CEO or chief financial officer and which resulted from an event that occurred while that person was acting in such a capacity.

None of the directors or executive officers is, or has been in the last ten years, a director or executive officer of any company, including NXT, that, while that person was acting in that capacity, or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets.

None of the directors or executive officers has, within the last ten years, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or become subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold their assets.

Charlies Selby was a board member of Montana Exploration Corp. ("MEC") when it was issued a cease trade order by the Alberta Securities Commission on May 4, 2018 against MEC for failing to file its annual audited financial statements, annual management's discussion and analysis and certification of annual filings within the required time period. MEC ceased operations in June 2021.

Messrs. Mork, Patsellis, Selby, Tilson and Valentine are considered "independent" within the meaning of Canadian securities law.

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**B. Compensation** 

<u>Executive Compensation</u>

The following table sets out certain information regarding the annual and long-term compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer as at December 31, 2025. The Chief Financial Officer is based in the Calgary, Canada head office and the Chief Executive officer is based in New York, New York, USA. Both are paid in Canadian dollars.

Summary compensation table for the year ended December 31, 2025:

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| Bruce G. Wilcox CEO<sup>(3)</sup> | $224375 | $– $| 203960 | $- | $428335 |
| Eugene Woychyshyn, VP of Finance & CFO | $185208 | $– $| 226006 | $1883 | $413097 |

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(1) Share-based rewards represent the Company match to the executive's contribution to the ESP Plan, RSU Grants, stock option grants, and DSU grants.

(2) "Other" consists of the taxable portion of company paid amounts for group health benefits.

(3) Mr. Wilcox retired as the CEO on April 20, 2026.

(See Item 6.E "Share Ownership" for details regarding stock options, DSUs, RSUs, and ESP Plan shares granted to officers).

No amount is set aside or accrued by the Company or its subsidiaries to provide pension, retirement or similar benefits to officers or directors.

<u>Director Compensation</u>

NXT compensates directors for serving on our Board by paying a combination of an annual cash retainer, which may be compensated in DSUs, as well periodically granting stock options to purchase NXT common shares. No options were granted to directors in 2025 for director fees. A total of 1,400,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.203 per common share were issued to directors of the Company on February 24, 2025. A total of 2,000,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.309 per common share were issued to directors of the Company on December 16, 2025.

In 2024, the directors' fees were not paid in cash. Mr. Mork, Mr. Selby, Mr. Tilson, Mr. Wilcox, and Mr. Woychyshyn elected to take their director fees in DSUs. The annual retainer was based on $30,000 ($35,000 in the case of the Chairman of the Audit Committee). Total compensation payable to non-executive directors during 2025 is summarized as follows:

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| Peter Mork | $30000 |
| Theodore Patsellis | 30000 |
| Charles Selby | 35000 |
| Gerry Sheehan | 30000 |
| Jeffrey Tilson | 30000 |
| Tom Valentine | 30000 |

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We do not provide additional compensation for committee participation (other than as noted previously regarding the minor additional amount for service as the Chairman of the Audit Committee). (See Item 6.E "Share ownership" for details regarding stock options and DSUs granted to directors.)

The Company reimburses directors for out-of-pocket expenses for attending Board and committee meetings. We do not provide termination benefits for directors.

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**C. Board practices.**

<u>Expiration Dates</u>

No director or member of our administrative, or supervisory bodies has an expiration date for their current term of office. Directors are elected by shareholders at the annual meeting of shareholders and hold the position either until the next annual shareholders' meeting or until a successor is appointed. The period during which each individual has served as a director is set out in the table under Item 6.A – "Directors and senior management".

<u>Service Contracts</u>

No independent directors have service contracts with the Company or any of its subsidiaries that provide benefits upon termination of employment.

<u>Board of Directors Mandate</u>

The principal role of the Board is stewardship of the Company through the creation of shareholder value, including the protection and enhancement of the value of its assets, as the fundamental objective. The stewardship responsibility means that the Board oversees the general operation of the business and management, which is responsible for the day-to-day conduct of the business. The Board must assess and ensure systems are in place to manage the risks of the Company's business with the objective of preserving the Company's assets. The Board, through the CEO, sets the attitude and disposition of the Company towards compliance with applicable laws, environmental, safety and health policies, financial practices and reporting. In addition to its primary accountability to shareholders, the Board is also accountable to employees, government authorities, other stakeholders and the public. The Mandate of the Board is posted on the Company website and may be viewed at www.nxtenergy.com or you may request a copy be mailed to you by writing to our offices at Suite 302, 3320 - 17th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4.

**<u>Board Committees</u>**

**CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE**

The Company and the Board recognize the importance of corporate governance to the effective management of the Company and to its shareholders. The Company's approach to significant issues of corporate governance is designed with a view to ensuring that the business and affairs of the Company are effectively managed so as to enhance shareholder value. The Mandate of the Corporate Governance Committee is posted on the Company website and may be viewed at www.nxtenergy.com or you may request a copy be mailed to you by writing to our offices at Suite 302, 3320 - 17th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4.

The Board and management endorse the need to establish forward-looking governance policies and to continuously evaluate and modify them to ensure their effectiveness.

<u>Composition of the Corporate Governance Committee</u>

Mr. Valentine (Chair), Mr. Tilson and Mr. Mork are members of the Corporate Governance Committee. All members of the Corporate Governance Committee are independent within the meaning of Canadian National Instrument 58-101.

<u>Responsibilities of the Corporate Governance Committee</u>

The Corporate Governance Committee's duties, as outlined in its charter, are to deal with the Company's approach to corporate governance and the promotion of compliance with industry and regulatory standards. The committee is responsible for overseeing and assessing the functioning of the Board and the committees of the Board and for the development, recommendation to the Board, implementation and assessment of effective corporate governance principles and guidelines. The Committee's responsibilities also include identifying new candidates for director and recommending that the Board select qualified director candidates for election at the next annual meeting of shareholders.

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**DISCLOSURE COMMITTEE**

<u>Composition of the Disclosure Committee</u>

The Disclosure Committee currently consists of Mr. Selby, Mr. Sheehan and Mr. Woychyshyn.

<u>Responsibilities of the Disclosure Committee</u>

The Disclosure Committee's duties are to ensure that the Company provides timely, accurate and balanced disclosure of all material information about the Company and to provide fair and equal access to such information. All news releases, including but not limited to releases of material information, are managed by the Disclosure Committee. If the information has been determined by the Disclosure Committee to be material, news releases will be prepared, reviewed and then disseminated through a news-wire service that provides simultaneous service to widespread news services and financial media. Additionally, the Disclosure Committee is responsible for ensuring public disclosure through filing these news releases on SEDAR+, EDGAR, and our website.

**STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE**

**Composition of the Strategic Planning Committee**

Messrs. Sheehan (Chair), Selby, and Wilcox are the current members of the Strategic Planning Committee. Mr. Selby is independent within the meaning of National Instrument 58-101 – *Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices*.

**Responsibilities of the Strategic Planning Committee**

The Strategic Planning Committee's duties are to set out the long-term goals of the Company and to take an active role in the development and execution of plans to achieve those goals. The Committee participates in establishing priority areas of Company business, assessment of strategic initiatives from Company senior executives with regard to development and implementation control of the Company Strategy and business area specific strategies of the Company. The Committee also makes recommendations regarding the overall organization and management structure including areas where management needs to be strengthened, reviewing the organizational job descriptions, requirements and also procedures for coordination of organizational management and Board resources. The Committee is actively involved in the Company's strategic planning process and reviews all materials relating to the strategic plan with management. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving the strategic plan. At least one Board meeting each year is centered on discussing and considering the strategic plan, which takes into account the risks and opportunities of the business. Management must seek the Board's approval for any transaction that would have a significant impact on the strategic plan.

**AUDIT COMMITTEE**

<u>Composition of the Audit Committee</u>

The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Selby (Chair), Tilson, and Mork. All members of the Audit Committee are independent within the meaning of National Instrument 52-110 –*Audit Committees*, and each member is financially literate. The Company's Audit Committee Charter is posted on our website and may be viewed at www.nxtenergy.com or you may request a copy be mailed to you by writing to our offices at Suite 302, 3320 – 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4. All members of the Audit Committee have an educational background and experience that provides them with the knowledge and ability to understand accounting policies and related financial reporting and disclosure issues, in order to fulfill their duties and responsibilities as a member of the Audit Committee.

**Charles Selby**

Mr. Selby is both a lawyer and professional engineer, with past legal experience specializing in securities and corporate finance matters. He has served on the board or in senior management roles with a number of private firms as well as reporting issuers in the oil and natural gas industry. Mr. Selby has previously served on the audit committees of Alta Canada Energy Corp. and served as the audit committee chairman for Idaho Natural Resources Corp. (formerly Bridge Resources Corp.).

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**Jeffrey Tilson**

Mr. Tilson spent 10 years as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and currently owns, where he co-managed and serviced approximately US$220 million in client investment assets. He currently runs his referral-only firm, JST Investment Consulting, that he established. He holds a double major in Finance, Real Estate & Law, and Management Information Systems from California State University, Long Beach and holds professional designations from the College for Financial Planning, including:

· Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)

· Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS)

· Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA)

Mr. Tilson maintains active memberships in industry organizations, including:

· National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)

· Fee-Only Network

· Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC)

· Association of Financial Educators (AFE).

**Peter Mork**

Mr. Mork is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has served on several non-profit boards in leadership positions and has served as a Portfolio Manager at Mork Capital Management, LLC in Healdsburg, California since 2021, and in similar roles over the last two decades, drawing on investment sector and financial statement expertise.

<u>Audit Committee Oversight</u> - The Company's Board has adopted all recommendations by the Audit Committee with respect to the nomination and compensation of the external auditor.

<u>Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures</u> - The Audit Committee has adopted a formal policy requiring the pre-approval of all audit and non-audit related services to be provided by the Company's principal auditor prior to the commencement of the engagement, subject to the following:

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**COMPENSATION COMMITTEE**

<u>Composition of the Compensation Committee</u>

Messrs. Mork (Chair), Tilson and Valentine are the current members of the Compensation Committee. All members are independent within the meaning of NI 58-101 and have extensive direct financial and legal experience which is relevant to fulfilling their responsibilities related to executive compensation. In his career as a portfolio manager, Mr. Mork has advised on and analyzed compensation plans for public companies. In addition, he has gained relevant human resource experience serving on various boards. Mr. Valentine has served on the compensation committee of two public companies and has dealt with compensation and employment law issues for 30 years. Mr. Tilson has advised on compensation plans for not-for-profit organizations and holds relevant education and certifications in finance and financial planning. In addition, he has gained relevant human resource experience running his own business. The charter of the Compensation Committee is posted on the Company's website and may viewed at www.nxtenergy.com. Investors may also request a copy be mailed to them by writing to our offices at Suite 302, 3320 – 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4.

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<u>Responsibilities of the Compensation Committee</u>

The Compensation Committee's duties, as outlined in its charter, are to deal with the assessment of management and succession to key positions and compensation within the Company. The Compensation Committee shall assist the Board in discharging the Board's oversight responsibilities relating to the compensation and retention of key senior management employees, and in particular the CEO, with the skills and expertise needed to enable the Company to achieve its goals and strategies at fair and competitive compensation and appropriate performance incentives. In discharging its responsibilities, the Compensation Committee will report and where appropriate, make recommendations to the Board in respect of the matters identified in the charter.

**D. Employees**

<u>Fiscal year ended December 31, 2025</u>

As of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we had a total of 12 employees. NXT has no employees that are members of a labor union. The following summarizes the number of employees and independent contractors by main job function as at December 31, 2025:

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| Finance, administration and sales | 2 |  | 2 |
| Operations and technical development | 8 |  | 8 |
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Ten of the above noted staff are based in Canada; our CEO is based in New York City, New York, USA. The seven operations and technical development staff include one research scientist holding a Ph.D., two geoscientists, two engineers, a logistics and safety professional, and an information technology professional. We periodically engage other technical and administrative contract personnel as required on a project basis.

<u>Fiscal year ended December 31, 2024</u>

As of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we had a total of 11 employees. NXT has no employees that are members of a labor union. The following summarizes the number of employees and independent contractors by main job function as at December 31, 2024:

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Ten of the above noted staff are based in Canada; our CEO is based in New York City, New York, USA. The seven operations and technical development staff include one research scientist holding a Ph.D., two geoscientists, two engineers, a logistics and safety professional, and an information technology professional. We periodically engage other technical and administrative contract personnel as required on a project basis.

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<u>Fiscal year ended December 31, 2023</u>

As of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, we had a total of 11 employees. NXT has no employees that are members of a labor union. The following summarizes the number of employees and independent contractors by main job function as at December 31, 2023:

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Ten of the above noted staff were based in Canada; our CEO was based in New York City, New York, USA. The six operations and technical development staff include one research scientist holding a Ph.D., two geoscientists, two engineers and an information technology professional. We periodically engaged other technical and administrative contract personnel as required on a project basis.

**E. Share ownership.**

Information on the ownership of our common shares is given under Item 7, Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions.

**Summary of Stock Options, Restricted Share Units, Employee Share Purchase Plan and Deferred Share Units Granted To Executive Officers and Directors**

All stock options have been granted pursuant to the Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") of the Company. The Plan is approved and ratified by shareholders every three years at the Company's annual general meeting ("AGM"). The Plan, was re-approved and ratified at the Company's AGM held on June 2, 2025. Pursuant to this Plan, all stock option grants must be approved by the Board. Stock options may be granted to the directors, officers and employees of NXT and to consultants retained by the Company. The aggregate number of common shares reserved for issuance under this Plan, and any other plan of the Company, shall not, at the time of the stock option grant, exceed ten percent of the total number of issued and outstanding shares (calculated on a non-diluted basis) unless the Company receives the permission of the stock exchange or exchanges on which the shares are then listed to exceed such threshold. No stock option shall be exercisable for a period exceeding five (5) years from the date the stock option is granted unless the Company receives the permission of the stock exchange or exchanges on which the shares are then listed and as specifically provided by the Board and as permitted under the rules of any stock exchange or exchanges on which the shares are then listed, and in any event, no stock option shall be exercisable for a period exceeding ten (10) years from the date the option is granted.

Stock options are generally issued with vesting criteria set at rates determined by the Board. The exercise price for an option grant is set at the five-day volume weighted price on the date preceding the grant or some higher price at the discretion of the Board.

The RSU is approved and ratified by shareholders every three years at the Company's AGM. The RSU, as was re-approved and ratified at the Company's AGM held on August 2, 2023. Pursuant to the RSU, all grants must be approved by the Board of the Company. RSU's may be granted to the directors, officers and employees of NXT and to consultants retained by the Company. The aggregate number of common shares reserved for issuance under this Plan, and any other plan of the Company, shall not, at the time of the RSU grant, exceed ten percent of the total number of issued and outstanding shares (calculated on a non-diluted basis). The RSU's are generally issued with a three-year vesting where they shall vest at the end of each of the first three years following the grant date. The price is determined on the vesting date.

DSU Plan was approved and ratified by the shareholders at the Company's annual meeting on June 2, 2025. The DSU Plan is a long-term incentive plan that permits the grant of DSUs to qualified directors, as determined by the Board in its absolute discretion (collectively, the "Designated Participants"). Designated Participants are required to elect (in respect of each calendar year) the amount of the aggregate annual retainer or fee to be received in the form of DSUs, cash, Common Shares purchased on the secondary market, or a combination thereof, subject to requirements imposed by the Board to receive a specified minimum value of his or her annual retainer or fee in the form of DSUs. DSUs granted under the DSU Plan are to be settled at the election of the Board in cash, Common Shares issued from treasury (subject to Shareholder approval of unallocated entitlements thereunder every three years thereafter), or, at the election of the Board, or a combination of cash and Common Shares.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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The ESP Plan is approved and ratified by shareholders every three years at the Company's AGM. The ESP Plan was initially approved and ratified at the Company's AGM held on August 2, 2023. The shareholders of the Company and subsequently the TSX approved, the ESP Plan. The ESP Plan allows employees and other individuals determined by the Board to be eligible to contribute a minimum of 1% and a maximum of 10% of their earnings to the plan for the purchase of common shares in the capital of the Company, of which the Company will make an equal contribution. Common shares contributed by the Company may be issued from treasury or acquired through the facilities of the TSX. During 2025, 2024 and 2023 the Company has elected to issue common shares from treasury.

The following stock options, RSUs, DSUs and ESP Plan matches were granted to NXT's executive officers and directors in the three prior fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 and to date of this 20-F.

<u>2026 to the date of this 20-F:</u>

· A total of 103,607 DSUs were earned by directors of the Company; and

· A total of 27,946 common shares were matched by the Company through the ESP Plan for an executive officer for the year-to-date period ended as of the date of this 20-F.

<u>In 2025:</u>

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| A total of 1,400,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.203 per common share were issued to directors of the Company on February 24, 2025; |
| A total of 2,000,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.309 per common share were issued to directors of the Company on December 16, 2025; |
| A total of 404,927 DSUs were earned by directors of the Company; |
| A total of 400,000 RSU were granted to officers of the Company on February 24, 2025; and |
| A total of 65,169 common shares were matched by the Company through the ESP Plan for an executive officer. |

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<u>In 2024:</u>

· A total of 82,872 DSUs were earned by directors of the Company;

· A total of 200,000 RSU were granted to officers of the Company on February 21, 2024; and

· A total of 112,904 common shares were matched by the Company through the ESP Plan for an executive officer.

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| A total of 150,000 of stock options held by an officer of the Company expired; |
| A total of 566,500 stock options with an average exercise price of $0.222 per common share were earned by a director of the Company in lieu of director fees; |
| A total of 850,000 stock options with an average exercise price of $0.216 per common share were granted to directors and an officer of the Company; |
| A director forfeited 100,000 stock options with an average exercise price of $0.216 upon his resignation from the Board; |
| No RSUs were granted to officers of the Company; |
| No DSUs were earned by directors of the Company; and |
| A total of 78,571 common shares were matched by the Company through the ESP Plan for executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2023. |

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*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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The following table sets forth information regarding outstanding stock options which have been granted to our directors and officers as of the date of the 20-F. All options are issued at an exercise price set at the weighted average trading price on the five trading dates prior to the grant date. Each option entitles the option holder to acquire one common share of the Company.

**Issued and outstanding stock options held by directors and officers of the Company** (as of the date of this 20-F)

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| <br>**Name and**<br>**Position** |<br>**Exercise**<br>**Price** | **Option**<br>**Grant**<br>**Date** | **Option**<br>**Expiry**<br>**Date** | **# of**<br>**options**<br>**held** | **% of total**<br>**outstanding**<br>**options** |
| **Theodore Patsellis** | $0.259 | 14-Sep-23 | 14-Sep-28 | 100000 |  |
| Director | $0.252 | 28-Sep-23 | 28-Sep-28 | 36400 |  |
|  | $0.203 | 24-Feb-25 | 24-Feb-30 | 200000 |  |
|  | $0.309 | 16-Dec-25 | 16-Dec-30 | 200000 |  |
|  |  |  |  | **536400** | **6.8%** |
| **Charles Selby** | $0.216 | 06-Jan-23 | 06-Jan-28 | 100000 |  |
| Chairman | $0.264 | 11-Jan-23 | 11-Jan-28 | 177200 |  |
|  | $0.200 | 05-Jun-23 | 05-Jun-28 | 55400 |  |
|  | $0.252 | 28-Sep-23 | 28-Sep-28 | 42450 |  |
|  | $0.203 | 24-Feb-25 | 24-Feb-30 | 200000 |  |
|  | $0.309 | 16-Dec-25 | 16-Dec-30 | 400000 |  |
|  |  |  |  | **975050** | **12.4%** |
| **Gerry Sheehan** | $0.216 | 06-Jan-23 | 06-Jan-28 | **100000** |  |
| CEO & Director | $0.203 | 24-Feb-25 | 24-Feb-30 | 200000 |  |
|  | $0.309 | 16-Dec-25 | 16-Dec-30 | 200000 |  |
|  |  |  |  | **500000** | **6.3%** |
| **Jeffrey Tilson** | $0.203 | 24-Feb-25 | 24-Feb-30 | 200000 |  |
| Director | $0.309 | 16-Dec-25 | 16-Dec-30 | **200000** |  |
|  |  |  |  | **400000** | **5.1%** |
| **Thomas Valentine** | $0.216 | 06-Jan-23 | 06-Jan-28 | 100000 |  |
| Director | $0.200 | 05-Jun-23 | 05-Jun-28 | 110800 |  |
|  | $0.203 | 24-Feb-25 | 24-Feb-30 | 200000 |  |
|  | $0.309 | 16-Dec-25 | 16-Dec-30 | 200000 |  |
|  |  |  |  | **610800** | **7.8%** |
| **Bruce G. Wilcox** | $0.216 | 06-Jan-23 | 06-Jan-28 | 100000 |  |
| Director | $0.264 | 09-Jan-23 | 09-Jan-28 | 52650 |  |
|  | $0.203 | 24-Feb-25 | 24-Feb-30 | 200000 |  |
|  | $0.309 | 16-Dec-25 | 16-Dec-30 | 400000 |  |
|  |  |  |  | **752650** | **9.5%** |
| **Eugene Woychyshyn** | $0.216 | 06-Jan-23 | 06-Jan-28 | **250000** |  |
| Director, President and CFO | $0.203 | 24-Feb-25 | 24-Feb-30 | 200000 |  |
|  | $0.309 | 16-Dec-25 | 16-Dec-30 | 400000 |  |
|  |  |  |  | **850000** | **10.8%** |
| **Total held by officers and directors** |  |  |  | **4624900** | **58.7%** |

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**Issued and outstanding RSUs held by directors and officers of the Company** (as of the date of this 20-F)

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| Name and Position | **RSU Grant Date** | **RSU Expiry Date** | **Outstanding RSUs** | **% of total Outstanding RSUs** |
| **Bruce G. Wilcox** | 21-Feb-24 | 21-Feb-27 | 26666 |  |
| Director | 24-Feb-25 | 24-Feb-28 | 133333 |  |
|  |  |  | **159999** | **10.3%** |
| **Eugene Woychyshyn** | 21-Feb-24 | 21-Feb-27 | 40000 |  |
| Director, President and CFO | 24-Feb-25 | 24-Feb-28 | 133333 |  |
|  |  |  | **173333** | **11.1%** |
| % |  |  | **333332** | **21.4%** |

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**Outstanding DSUs held by directors of the Company** (as of the date of this 20-F)

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| **Name** | **Position** | **Outstanding DSUs** | **% of Outstanding** |
| Peter Mork | Director | 139.862 | 22.2% |
| Charles Selby | Chairman | 152184 | 24.2% |
| Jeffrey Tilson | Director | 98426 | 15.7% |
| **Bruce G. Wilcox** | Director | 98426 | 15.7% |
| **Eugene Woychyshyn** | Director, President and CFO  | 139.862 | 22.2% |
|  |  | 628760 | 100.0% |

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F. Disclosure of a Registrant's Action to Recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation

Not applicable.

**ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS**

**A. Major shareholders.**

The following table sets forth information concerning the beneficial ownership of our common shares as of the date of this 20-F by persons who beneficially own 5% or more of the outstanding common shares of NXT, each person who is a director of NXT, each executive officer named in this Form 20-F, each individual referenced in Item 6.E above and all directors and executive officers as a group. For the purposes of this Form 20-F, a person is considered to be a "beneficial owner" of common shares in the Company if that person has, or shares with another person, the power to direct the vote or disposition of the common shares or to receive the economic benefit of ownership of the common shares.

A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of a common share if that person has the right to acquire the share within 60 days by option or other agreement (whether or not, in the case of a stock option, the current market price of the underlying common share is below the stock option exercise price). Therefore, the table below also reflects, for each such beneficial owner, the number of options exercisable into common shares, RSUs and DSUs to vest, within 60 days of the date of this 20-F that are owned by each beneficial owner, but, in determining the percentage ownership and general voting power of such person, does not assume the exercise of options or the conversion of securities owned by any other person.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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We believe that the beneficial owners of common shares listed below, based on information they furnished, have sole voting and investment power over the number of shares listed opposite their names. The percentage of beneficial ownership is based on 119,487,040 common shares issued and outstanding as of the date of this 20-F. This total of 119,487,040 excludes all outstanding options that are exercisable within 60 days of 20-F, but which are adjusted for each person's % purposes as noted in footnote 5 below).

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| **Beneficial Ownership of Directors and Officers ("D&O")** | **Beneficially Owned as at the date of this 20-F** | **Percent of Common Shares**<sup>5</sup> |
| **Directors and Officers:** |  |  |
| Peter Mork<sup>1</sup> | 545099 | \*3 |
| Theodore Patsellis<sup>1</sup> | 108449 | \*3 |
| Charles Selby <sup>1</sup> | 935099 | \*3 |
| Gerry Sheehan<sup>1,2</sup> | 359226 | \*3 |
| Jeffrey Tilson<sup>1</sup> | 8007638 | 6.70% |
| Thomas Valentine<sup>1</sup> | 332186 | \*3 |
| Bruce G. Wilcox <sup>1</sup> | 1248401 | 1.04% |
| Eugene Woychyshyn<sup>1,2</sup> | 1444257 | 1.21% |
| Total D & O Common Shares | 12980355 | 10.85% |
| **Major Shareholders (> 5%):** |  |  |
| Alberta Green Ventures Limited Partnership | 6764945 | 5.66% |
| Ataraxia | 13540208 | 11.33% |
| Chee Pheng Cheng | 11256869 | 9.42% |
| Mork Capital<sup>4</sup> | 37576821 | 31.45% |

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<sup>1</sup> *Director of NXT*

*<sup>2</sup> Officer of NXT*

*<sup>3</sup> Beneficially owns less than one percent of the total outstanding common shares.*

*<sup>4</sup> Mr. Michael Mork controls MCAPM, LP. Mr. Mork owns 2,886,233 common shares included in this total.*

*<sup>5</sup> For each beneficial owner's percentage of common shares calculation, it is assumed that any stock options, DSUs and convertible debenture that they hold which are, or will become exercisable within 60 days of the date of this 20-F have been exercised (while also assuming that no one else similarly exercises), and such options are thus included in both the numerator and denominator for purposes of each of their own person's calculations as follows:*

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|  | Common shares held | vested & exercisable options | Vested DSUs | **Pro forma total** |
| Peter Mork | 405237 |  | 139862 | 545099 |
| Theodore Patsellis | 38716 | 69733 |  | 108449 |
| Charles Selby | 474532 | 308383 | 152184 | 935099 |
| Gerry Sheehan | 325893 | 33333 |  | 359226 |
| Jeffrey Tilson | 7909212 |  | 98426 | 8007638 |
| Thomas Valentine | 188053 | 144133 |  | 332186 |
| Bruce G. Wilcox | 1063992 | 85983 | 98426 | 1248401 |
| Eugene Woychyshyn | 1221062 | 83333 | 139862 | 1444257 |
|  | 11626697 | 724898 | 628760 | 12980355 |

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Major changes in the last 3 years in the percentage ownership of persons who beneficially own (as at the respective December 31, year-end dates) 5% or more of the outstanding common shares of NXT were:

1. On November 28, 2025, Mr. Tilson acquired 525,000 common shares through a private transaction an additional 500,000 on January 2, 2026.

2. Mork Capital was issued 7,050,500 common shares through the 2025 Private Placement on November 24, 2025.

3. On September 3, 2025, Ms. Cheng acquired beneficial ownership of 625,717 common shares pursuant to the settlement of the Estate of George Liszicasz, the former CEO of NXT, which estate Ms. Cheng is a beneficiary.

4. Mr. Tilson has acquired common shares on the public markets since he became a director on December 16, 2024.

5. Ataraxia acquired US$500,000 of convertible debentures on November 4 and US$400,000 on November 12, 2024 which were converted to 3,750,000 common shares on May 30, 2025.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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6. Mork Capital acquired US$2,000,000 of convertible debentures on May 31, 2024, which were converted to 8,000,000 common shares on June 26, 2025.

7. Mork Capital acquired US$1,000,000 of convertible debentures on November 8, 2023, and US$375,000 on January 12, 2024, which were converted to 7,605,088 common shares June 26, 2025.

8. On March 5, 2024, Ms. Cheng acquired beneficial ownership of 2,000,000 common shares pursuant to the settlement of the Estate of George Liszicasz.

9. On August 4, 2023, Ms. Cheng acquired beneficial ownership of 11,072,001 common shares pursuant to the settlement of the Estate of George Liszicasz.

10. During 2023, 2024 and 2025 Ms. Cheng has sold common shares on the public markets.

11. Ataraxia acquired US$1,200,000 of convertible debentures on May 31, 2023 and US$200,000 on July 10, 2023 which together may be converted to 9,790,208 common shares on May 30, 2025.

12. Mork Capital acquired 8,750,000 common shares through the 2022 Private Placement between December 23, 2022 and January 11, 2023.

NXT is a foreign private issuer for its current fiscal year. As of the last business day of the Company's second fiscal quarter, the 50% of the Company's executive officers are Canadian citizens who reside in Canada, the majority of the Company's assets are in Canada and the Company is administered principally in Canada. Three of the eight directors of the Company are Canadian citizens as of the date of this 20-F. The Company's major shareholders in common shares have the same voting rights as other holders of common shares. The Company is not directly or indirectly owned or controlled by another corporation, a foreign government or any other natural or legal persons severally or jointly. There are no arrangements known to the Company which may result in a change of control of the Company.

**B. Related party transactions.**

Summarized below are certain other transactions and business relationships between NXT and persons who are related parties, for the current fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, through the date of this 20-F:

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| Details of stock options, DSUs and RSUs which have been granted to related parties during the above noted period are included with Item 6.E above. No stock options have been exercised by related parties in these periods; |
| Details of Board of Director fees and Management Compensation for 2025 are included above with Item 6.B. In 2026, as of the date of this 20-F, total Director fees incurred are approximately $81,667 and Management Compensation is approximately $225,628; |
| One of the members of NXT's Board, Mr. Thomas Valentine is a partner in the law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, which provides legal advice to NXT. In 2025, NXT incurred legal costs of $145,177 with this firm, for which a total of $41,450 is included in accounts payable as at December 31, 2025. Norton Rose Fulbright continues to provide legal services to NXT. In 2026, as of the date of this 20-F, approximately $26,813 of legal fees with Norton Rose Fulbright have been incurred, for which $26,238 is still outstanding; |
| Another member of NXT's Board of Directors was a board member of Pana Holdings Mauritius, the parent company of Ataraxia until May 1, 2025, which held the Ataraxia Debentures until May 30, 2025. Total interest expense was $134,806 (US$94,521). Details of the convertible debentures and conversion are included with Item 5.B above; |
| A third member of Board is an employee of MCAPM LP, which held convertible debentures until June 26, 2025. Total interest expense in 2025 was $232,440 (US$163,664). Details of the convertible debentures and conversion are included with Item 5.B above; and |
| During 2025 convertible debentures held by members of the Board of Directors included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, a total of $2,954 (US$2,152) and total interest expense was $18,718 (US$13,348). Details of the convertible debentures and conversion are included with Item 5.B above. |

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**C. Interests of experts and counsel.**

Not applicable.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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**ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION**

**A. Consolidated statements and other financial information.**

The Company's consolidated financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars and are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The financial statements and notes thereto as required under Item 8 are attached as Exhibit 15.1 to this annual report and are incorporated by reference herein. The audit reports of MNP LLP ("MNP") are included therein immediately preceding the consolidated financial statements and is also incorporated by reference herein.

No significant events or changes have occurred subsequent to the date of the December 31, 2025 consolidated financial statements, except as otherwise disclosed herein Item 8.B.

**Legal Proceedings**

To the best of the Company's knowledge, there are no legal or arbitration proceedings existing or pending which have had or may have, significant effects on the Company's financial position or profitability and no such proceedings are pending or known to be contemplated by governmental authorities.

**Dividend Policy**

The Company does not pay dividends.

**B. Significant Changes.**

As of the date of this 20-F, three subsequent events have occurred subsequent to the date of consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025:

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| On April 20, 2026, Mr. Gerry Sheehan became the CEO of NXT and Mr. Bruce G. Wilcox retired as CEO of the Company; |
| On April 8, 2026, NXT announced that it has entered into a contract to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in South Asia; and |
| The remaining debentures with a face value of US$45,000 were converted into 248,893 common shares at a fixed conversion price of US$0.1808 on January 5, 2026. |

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NXT's interim unaudited consolidated financial statements for the 3-month period ended March 31, 2026, are planned to be released on or before May 14, 2026.

**ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING**

**A. Offer and listing details.**

Our common shares are currently quoted in the U.S. on the OTC Markets QB Exchange under the symbol "NSFDF", in Canada on the TSX under the symbol "SFD". There have been no trading suspensions over the last three years.

**B. Plan of distribution.**

Not applicable.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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**C. Markets.**

Our common shares are currently quoted in the U.S. on the OTC Markets QB Exchange under the symbol "NSFDF", in Canada on the TSX under the symbol "SFD" effective from March 22, 2016, and in Europe on the Frankfurt and Berlin Exchanges (both of these listings are inactive) under the symbol "EFW".

**D. Selling shareholders.**

Not applicable.

**E. Dilution.**

Not applicable.

**F. Expenses of the issue.**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**A. Share capital.**

Not applicable.

**B. Memorandum and articles of association.**

NXT was incorporated in the State of Nevada in 1994. With respect to the foregoing items, the law applicable to NXT in the Province of Alberta is not significantly different from that in the State of Nevada. NXT was established in Alberta pursuant to a Certificate of Continuance issued October 24, 2003 by the Registrar of Corporations of the Province of Alberta. NXT's Alberta Corporate Access Number is 2010730915. The Articles of Continuance of NXT were amended to create the Series 1 Preferred Shares on December 28, 2006, and provide that there are no restrictions on the nature of the business that may be carried on by NXT. On September 19, 2008, pursuant to Articles of Amendment, the name of the Company was changed from Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. to NXT Energy Solutions Inc. At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on August 2, 2023 shareholders approved the cancellation of the outstanding Series 1 preferred shares and approve the creation of the Series 2 Preferred Shares under the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement.

<u>Quorum</u>

The Board of NXT may fix the quorum for meetings of the Board or of a committee of the Board, but unless so fixed, a majority of the directors or of a committee of directors holding office at the time of the meeting constitutes a quorum provided that no business may be transacted unless at least half of the directors present are resident Canadians. Business cannot be transacted without a quorum. A quorum of directors may vote on any matter of business properly brought before the meeting provided that where a director is a party to a material contract or proposed material contract or is a director or an officer of or has a material interest in any person who is a party to a material contract or proposed material contract with NXT, such director must disclose his or her interest at the earliest possible date, request the conflict be noted in the minutes of the meeting and with few exceptions, refrain from voting on the matter in which the director has a conflict of interest. There is no limitation on the Board to vote on matters of their remuneration as a director, officer, employee or agent of NXT or of an affiliate of NXT.

<u>Borrowing Powers</u>

The Board may, without authorization of the shareholders of NXT:

(a) borrow money on the credit of NXT;

(b) issue, reissue, sell or pledge debt obligations of NXT;

(c) subject to restrictions respecting financial assistance prescribed in the ABCA, guarantee, on behalf of NXT, the performance of an obligation of any person; and

(d) mortgage, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise create a security interest in all or any property of NXT, owned or subsequently acquired, to secure any obligation of NXT.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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The Board of NXT may, by resolution, delegate to a director, a committee of directors or an officer all or any of the foregoing borrowing powers.

<u>Directors</u>

A person is qualified to be or stand for election as a director provided such person is at least 18 years of age, is not bankrupt and is not mentally incapacitated pursuant to applicable mental health legislation of the Province of Alberta or pursuant to an order of the courts of the Province of Alberta. There is no provision in NXT's Articles or By-Laws relating to the retirement or non-retirement of directors under an age limit requirement. There is also no requirement in NXT's Articles or By-Laws for a director to hold securities of NXT.

Pursuant to the ABCA, a director or officer shall not be disqualified by his office, or be required to vacate his office, by reason only that he is a party to, or is a director or officer or has a material interest in any person who is a party to, a material contract or proposed material contract with NXT or subsidiary thereof. Such a director or officer shall, however, disclose the nature and extent of his interest in the contract at the time and in the manner provided by the ABCA. Any such contract or proposed contract shall be referred to the Board of NXT or shareholders for approval even if such contract is one that in the ordinary course of NXT's business would not require approval by the Board or shareholders. Subject to the provisions of the ABCA, a director shall not by reason only of his office be accountable to NXT or to its shareholders for any profit or gain realized from such a contract or transaction, and such contract or transaction shall not be void or voidable by reason only of the director's interest therein, provided that the required declaration and disclosure of interest is properly made, the contract or transaction is approved by the directors or shareholders, and it is fair and reasonable to NXT at the time it was approved and, if required by the ABCA, the director refrains from voting as a director on the contract or transaction and absents himself from the director's meeting at which the contract is authorized or approved by the directors, except attendance for the purpose of being counted in the quorum.

<u>Rights Attached to Common Shares</u>

The holders of the common shares are entitled to dividends as and when declared by the directors of NXT, to one vote per share at meetings of shareholders of NXT, and upon liquidation, subject to the rights of the holders of preferred shares, are entitled to share rateably with the holders of the common shares in all distributions of assets of NXT.

<u>Rights Attached to Preferred Shares</u>

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Preferred Shares, issuable in series. The Board may by resolution fix before issuance, the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions to attach to the Preferred Shares of each series, subject to shareholder approval. The Preferred Shares are entitled to preference over the common shares with respect to the payment of dividends, if any, and in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company. As of March 31, 2026, there are no Preferred Shares outstanding.

As of May 29, 2025, the Series 2 Preferred Shares terms are no longer valid with the conversion of the Ataraxia Debentures into common shares of NXT. Therefore, the Board is planning to ask shareholders to cancel the Series 2 Preferred Shares at the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of shareholders.

The complete description of the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions of the Preferred Shares is included in our Articles of Continuance, a copy of which is available through the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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<u>Alteration of the Rights of Shareholders</u>

Under the ABCA, any substantive change to the Articles (including, but not limited to, change of any maximum number of shares that NXT is authorized to issue, creation of new classes of shares, add, change or remove any rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions in respect of all or any of its shares, whether issued or unissued, change the shares of any class or series, whether issued or unissued, into a different number of shares of the same class or series or into the same or a different number of shares of other classes or series) or other fundamental changes to the capital structure of NXT, including a proposed amalgamation or continuance of NXT out of the jurisdiction, requires shareholder approval by not less than 2/3 of the votes cast by shareholders voting in person or by proxy at a shareholders' meeting called for that purpose. In certain prescribed circumstances, holders of shares of a class or of a series are entitled to vote separately as a class or series on a proposal to amend the Articles whether or not shares of a class or series otherwise carry the right to vote. The holders of a series of shares of a class are entitled to vote separately as a series only if the series is affected by an amendment in a manner different from other shares of the same class.

<u>Meetings of Shareholders</u>

NXT's By-Laws provide that the Board shall call an annual meeting of shareholders to be held not later than fifteen months after holding the last preceding annual meeting. NXT's By-Laws provide that the Board may at any time call a special meeting of shareholders. Only the registered holders of shares are entitled to receive notice of and vote at annual and special meetings of shareholders, except to the extent that:

(a) if a record date is fixed, the person transfers ownership of any of the person's shares after the record date; or

(b) if no record date is fixed, the person transfers ownership of any of the person's shares after the date on which the list of shareholders is prepared; and

(c) the transferee of those shares;

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The ABCA also permits the holders of not less than 5% of the issued voting securities of NXT to give notice to the Board requiring them to call and hold a meeting of NXT.

The only persons entitled to be present at a meeting of shareholders are:

(a) the shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting;

(b) the Board of NXT;

(c) the external auditor of NXT; and

(d) any others who, although not entitled or required under the provisions of the ABCA, any unanimous shareholder agreement, or the Articles or the By-Laws, are allowed to be present at the meeting.

Any other person may be admitted only on the invitation of the Chairperson of the meeting or with the consent of the meeting.

There are no restrictions in NXT's Articles or By-Laws as to the number of shares that may be held by non-residents other than restrictions set out in the *Investment Canada Act* (the "ICA") (Canada), as further described under Item 10.D – "Exchange Controls" below.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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<u>Change of Control</u>

There are no specific provisions in the Articles or By-Laws of NXT that have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of NXT and that would operate only with respect to a merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring involving NXT (or any of its subsidiaries). Notwithstanding this, the Board, under the general powers conferred to it under NXT's By-Laws, have the authority to approve and invoke a shareholders rights plan that will protect shareholders from unfair, abusive or coercive take-over strategies, including the acquisition or control of NXT by a bidder in a transaction or series of transactions that does not treat all shareholders equally or fairly or that does not afford all shareholders an equal opportunity to share in any premium paid upon an acquisition of control. NXT has not adopted such a plan.

<u>Shareholder Ownership Disclosure</u>

There are no provisions in NXT's By-Laws regarding public disclosure of individual shareholdings.

**C. Material contracts.**

On May 31, 2023, the Company and Ataraxia entered into an Investor Rights Agreement (the "Investor Rights Agreement") pursuant to which Ataraxia has been granted the right: (i) to nominate one person for election or appointment as a director of the Company; (ii) to have one representative of Ataraxia attend the Company's Board meetings as an observer (except any portion of a Board meeting where the Company's relationship with Ataraxia is to be a subject of discussion); (iii) to purchase up to its pro rata portion (calculated on a fully diluted basis) of any securities offered by the Company, subject to certain limitations set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement; and (iv) receive certain information regarding the Company, including annual and quarterly financial statements, annual budgets, the capitalization tables, and access to its premises upon reasonable notification. In each case, Ataraxia will retain the rights set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement for so long as Ataraxia holds common shares representing at least 5% of the outstanding common shares of the Company. Ataraxia currently owns 13,540,208 common shares. This represents approximately 11.3% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of this 20-F.

The Investor Rights Agreement is publicly available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at <u>www.sedarplus.ca</u>.

**Executive Employment Agreements**

The Company occasionally enters into employment agreements with the Company's executive officers, with such agreements setting out the principal terms of the employment relationship as between the executive officer and the Company, including the individual's overall role, the expectations of the Company around business practices including confidentiality, ethical behavior and conflict of interest and financial terms. In addition, the agreements detail any severance payments that may be provided on termination of employment.

Mr. Bruce G. Wilcox served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company up to April 20, 2026. As a result, his executive employment agreement is no longer valid. Mr. Sheehan, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, does not have an executive employment agreement as of the date of this 20-F.

Mr. Eugene Woychyshyn serves as the President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to an executive employment agreement effective as of May 1, 2024 (the "**Woychyshyn EEA**"). Pursuant to the terms of the Woychyshyn EEA, the employment of Mr. Woychyshyn *(*the "**Executive**") may be terminated by the Company. Upon termination of employment without cause, and for any other reason excluding termination with cause, disability, death, or voluntary resignation, the Executive is entitled to immediately receive:

(i) an amount equal to the greater of 8 months of such Executive's base salary, or 2 months of the base salary plus 1.5 months of the base salary for each year of service completed or commenced;

(ii) an amount equal to 50 percent of any bonuses paid to the Executive for the prior calendar year;

(iii) any declared but unpaid bonuses and any accrued benefits and vacation;

(iv) accrued or vested rights under the Company's equity-based incentive plans, subject to compliance and conditions of such plans; and

(v) an amount equal to 15 percent of the amount calculated pursuant to item (i) above.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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In addition to the above benefits, if the termination is pursuant to a change of control, all outstanding unvested rights under the Company's equity-based incentive plans shall immediately accelerate and vest upon the occurrence of the change of control, and the Executives will have 90 days to exercise such rights. A change of control is defined in the Woychyshyn EEA as:

(i) the acceptance by the 50 percent of the holders of voting securities of the Company, of any offer, whether by way of a takeover bid or otherwise, for more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting securities of the Company;

(ii) the acquisition of the beneficial ownership of more than 50 percent of the combined voting rights of the Company's then outstanding voting securities by a person or two or more persons acting jointly;

(iii) the entering into of any agreement by the Company to merge, consolidate, amalgamate, initiate an arrangement or be absorbed by or into another company, except where such agreement relates to a bona fide reorganization of the Company in circumstances where the business of the Company is continued, and where the shareholdings or ownership interests remain substantially the same following the reorganization;

(iv) the passing of a resolution by the Board, or shareholders of the Company, to substantially liquidate assets or wind-up its business or significantly rearrange its affairs, except where such resolution or commencement relates to a bona fide reorganization of the Company in circumstances where the business of the Company is continued, and where the ownership interests remain substantially the same following the reorganization as existed prior to the reorganization;

(v) the sale by the Company of all or substantially all of the assets; or

(vi) individuals who were proposed as nominees by the management of the Company to become members of the Board immediately prior to a meeting of the shareholders of the Company involving a contest for or, an item of business relating to the election of directors shall not constitute a majority of the Board following such election.

The following table sets out the estimated amounts payable by the Company to the Executive under the Woychyshyn EEA if the Executive had been terminated by the Company without cause on December 31, 2025:

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| Eugene Woychyshyn | 507014 | 79300 | 37333 | 48952 |

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**Notes:**

(1) Options held by Executive at December 31, 2025, valued at the December 31, 2025, market price less the exercise price.

(2) These amounts were calculated using $0.35, which was the closing trading price of the Common Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2025, the last day of trading of the year.

There are no benefits payable to the Executives upon termination with cause, disability, death, or voluntary resignation.

**D. Exchange controls.**

There is no law, governmental decree or regulation in Canada that restricts the export or import of capital, or which would affect the remittance of dividends or other payments by the Company to non-resident holders of Common Shares, other than withholding tax.

**E. Taxation.**

<u>Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations</u>

The following is a general summary of certain anticipated material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to a U.S. Holder (as defined below) arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of common shares of the Company.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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This summary is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be a complete analysis or listing of all potential U.S. federal income tax considerations that may apply to a U.S. Holder arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of common shares. In addition, this summary does not take into account the individual facts and circumstances of any particular U.S. Holder that may affect the U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to such U.S. Holder, including, without limitation, specific tax considerations applicable to a U.S. Holder under an applicable income tax treaty. Accordingly, this summary is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal or U.S. federal income tax advice with respect to any particular U.S. Holder. This summary does not address the U.S. federal net investment income tax, U.S. federal alternative minimum tax, U.S. federal estate and gift tax, U.S. state and local tax, and non-U.S. tax considerations applicable to U.S. Holders arising from or relating to the acquisition, ownership or disposition of common shares. In addition, except as specifically set forth below, this summary does not discuss applicable tax reporting requirements. Each prospective U.S. Holder should consult its own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal, U.S. state and local, and non-U.S. tax considerations arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of common shares.

No legal opinion from U.S. legal counsel or ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") has been requested, or will be obtained, regarding the U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to a U.S. Holder arising from or relating to the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of common shares. This summary is not binding on the IRS and the IRS is not precluded from taking a position that is different from, or contrary to, the positions taken in this summary. In addition, because the authorities on which this summary is based are subject to various interpretations, the IRS and the U.S. courts could disagree with one or more of the conclusions described in this summary.

This summary is based on the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), Treasury Regulations (whether final, temporary, or proposed) promulgated thereunder (the "Treasury Regulations"), published rulings of the IRS, published administrative positions of the IRS, the Convention between Canada and the United States of America with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital, signed September 26, 1980, as amended (the "Canada-U.S. Tax Convention"), and U.S. court decisions that are applicable, and, in each case, as in effect and available, as of the date of this document. Any of the authorities on which this summary is based could be changed in a material and adverse manner at any time, and any such change could be applied on a retroactive or prospective basis, which could affect the U.S. federal income tax considerations described in this summary. This summary does not discuss the potential effects, whether adverse or beneficial, of any proposed legislation that, if enacted, could be applied on a retroactive or prospective basis.

<u>U.S. Holders</u>

For purposes of this summary, the term "U.S. Holder" means a beneficial owner of common shares that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

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<u>U.S. Holders Subject to Special U.S. Federal Income Tax Rules Not Addressed</u>

This summary does not address the U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to U.S. Holders that are subject to special provisions under the Code, including, but not limited to, U.S. Holders that: (a) are tax-exempt organizations, qualified retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, or other tax-deferred accounts; (b) are banks, financial institutions, underwriters, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, or regulated investment companies; (c) are broker-dealers, dealers, or traders in securities or currencies that elect to apply a mark-to-market accounting method; (d) have a "functional currency" other than the U.S. dollar; (e) own common shares as part of a straddle, hedging transaction, conversion transaction, constructive sale, or other integrated transaction; (f) acquire common shares in connection with the exercise or cancellation of employee or director stock options or otherwise as compensation for services; (g) hold common shares other than as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment purposes); (h) are partnerships or other "pass-through" entities (and investors in such partnerships or pass-through entities); (i) are S corporations (and shareholders or investors in such S corporations); (j) own, have owned or will own (directly, indirectly, or by attribution) 10% or more of the total combined voting power or value of the outstanding shares of the Company; (k) are U.S. expatriates or former long-term residents of the U.S.; (l) hold common shares in connection with a trade or business, permanent establishment, or fixed base outside the United States; or (m) are subject to special tax accounting rules with respect to the common shares. U.S. Holders that are subject to special provisions under the Code, including, but not limited to, U.S. Holders described immediately above, should consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal, U.S. state and local, and non-U.S. tax considerations arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of common shares.

If an entity or arrangement that is classified as a partnership (or other pass-through entity) for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds common shares, the U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to such entity or arrangement and the partners (or other owners or participants) of such entity or arrangement generally will depend on the activities of the entity or arrangement and the status of such partners (or owners or participants). This summary does not address the tax considerations applicable to any such partner (or owner or participants). Partners (or other owners or participants) of entities or arrangements that are classified as partnerships or as "pass-through" entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes should consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax considerations arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of common shares.

**Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules**

If the Company were to constitute a "passive foreign investment company" within the meaning of Section 1297(a) of the Code (a "PFIC") for any year during a U.S. Holder's holding period, then certain potentially adverse rules would affect the U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to a U.S. Holder resulting from the acquisition, ownership and disposition of common shares. The Company believes that it was not a PFIC for its most recently completed tax year and, based on current business plans and financial expectations, the Company does not anticipate that it will be a PFIC for its current tax year. No opinion of legal counsel or ruling from the IRS concerning the status of the Company as a PFIC has been obtained or is currently planned to be requested. However, PFIC classification is fundamentally factual in nature, generally cannot be determined until the close of the tax year in question and is determined annually. Additionally, the analysis depends, in part, on the application of complex U.S. federal income tax rules, which are subject to differing interpretations. In addition, whether any corporation will be a PFIC for any tax year depends on the assets and income of such corporation over the course of each tax year and, as a result, cannot be predicted with certainty as of the date of this document. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not challenge any determination made by the Company (or any subsidiary of the Company) concerning its PFIC status. Each U.S. Holder should consult its own tax advisors regarding the PFIC status of the Company and each subsidiary of the Company.

In addition, in any year in which the Company is classified as a PFIC, a U.S. Holder will be required to file an annual report with the IRS containing such information as Treasury Regulations and/or other IRS guidance may require. A failure to satisfy such reporting requirements may result in an extension of the time period during which the IRS can assess a tax. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the requirements of filing such information returns under these rules, including the requirement to file an IRS Form 8621 annually.

The Company generally will be a PFIC if, after the application of certain "look-through" rules with respect to subsidiaries in which the Company holds at least 25% of the value of such subsidiary, for a tax year, (a) 75% or more of the gross income of the Company for such tax year is passive income or (b) 50% or more of the value of the Company's assets either produce passive income or are held for the production of passive income, based on the quarterly average of the fair market value of such assets. "Gross income" generally includes all sales revenues less the cost of goods sold, plus income from investments and incidental or outside operations or sources, and "passive income" generally includes, for example, dividends, interest, certain rents and royalties, certain gains from the sale of stock and securities, and certain gains from commodities transactions. Active business gains arising from the sale of commodities generally are excluded from passive income if substantially all of a foreign corporation's commodities are stock in trade or other inventory, depreciable property used in its trade or business or supplies regularly used or consumed in the ordinary course of its trade or business, and certain other requirements are satisfied.

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If the Company were a PFIC in any tax year during which a U.S. Holder held common shares, such U.S. Holder generally would be subject to special rules with respect to "excess distributions" made by the Company on the common shares and with respect to gain from the disposition of common shares. An "excess distribution" generally is defined as the excess of distributions with respect to the common shares received by a U.S Holder in any tax year over 125% of the average annual distributions such U.S. Holder has received from the Company during the shorter of the three preceding tax years, or such U.S. Holder's holding period for the common shares. Generally, a U.S. Holder would be required to allocate any excess distribution or gain from the disposition of the common shares ratably over its holding period for the common shares. Such amounts allocated to the year of the disposition or excess distribution would be taxed as ordinary income, and amounts allocated to prior tax years would be taxed as ordinary income at the highest tax rate in effect for each such year and an interest charge at a rate applicable to underpayments of tax would apply.

While there are U.S. federal income tax elections that sometimes can be made to alter these adverse tax consequences (including the "QEF Election" under Section 1295 of the Code and the "Mark-to-Market Election" under Section 1296 of the Code), such elections are available in limited circumstances and must be made in a timely manner.

U.S. Holders should be aware that, for each tax year, if any, that the Company is a PFIC, the Company can provide no assurances that it will satisfy the record keeping requirements of a PFIC, or that it will make available to U.S. Holders the information such U.S. Holders require to make a QEF Election with respect to the Company or any subsidiary that also is classified as a PFIC.

Certain additional adverse rules may apply with respect to a U.S. Holder if the Company is a PFIC, regardless of whether the U.S. Holder makes a QEF Election. These rules include special rules that apply to the amount of foreign tax credit that a U.S. Holder may claim on a distribution from a PFIC. Subject to these special rules, foreign taxes paid with respect to any distribution in respect of stock in a PFIC are generally eligible for the foreign tax credit. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the potential application of the PFIC rules to the ownership and disposition of shares, and the availability of certain U.S. tax elections under the PFIC rules.

**General Rules Applicable to the Ownership and Disposition of Common Shares**

The following discussion is subject, in its entirety, to the rules described above under the heading "Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules".

<u>Distributions on Common Shares</u>

A U.S. Holder that receives a distribution, including a constructive distribution, with respect to a common share will be required to include the amount of such distribution in gross income as a dividend (without reduction for any Canadian income tax withheld from such distribution) to the extent of the current and accumulated "earnings and profits" of the Company, as computed for U.S. federal income tax purposes. A dividend generally will be taxed to a U.S. Holder at ordinary income tax rates if the Company is a PFIC for the tax year of such distribution or the preceding tax year. To the extent that a distribution exceeds the current and accumulated "earnings and profits" of the Company, such distribution will be treated first as a tax-free return of capital to the extent of a U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in the common shares and thereafter as gain from the sale or exchange of such common shares. (See more detailed discussion at "Sale or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares" below). However, the Company does not intend to maintain calculations of its earnings and profits in accordance with U.S. federal income tax principles, and each U.S. Holder should assume that any distribution by the Company with respect to the common shares will constitute ordinary dividend income. Dividends received on common shares by corporate U.S. Holders generally will not be eligible for the "dividends received deduction." Subject to applicable limitations and provided the Company is eligible for the benefits of the Canada-U.S. Tax Convention, dividends paid by the Company to non-corporate U.S. Holders, including individuals, generally will be eligible for the preferential tax rates applicable to long-term capital gains for dividends, provided certain holding period and other conditions are satisfied, including that the Company not be classified as a PFIC in the tax year of distribution or in the preceding tax year. The dividend rules are complex, and each U.S. Holder should consult its own tax advisors regarding the application of such rules.

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<u>Sale or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares</u>

Upon the sale or other taxable disposition of common shares, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference, if any, between (a) the U.S. dollar value of cash received plus the fair market value of any property received and (b) such U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in the common shares sold or otherwise disposed of. A U.S. Holder's tax basis in common shares generally will be such holder's U.S. dollar cost for such common shares. Gain or loss recognized on such sale or other disposition generally will be long-term capital gain or loss if, at the time of the sale or other disposition, the common shares have been held for longer than one year.

Preferential tax rates currently apply to long-term capital gain of a U.S. Holder that is an individual, estate, or trust. There are currently no preferential tax rates for long-term capital gain of a U.S. Holder that is a corporation. Deductions for capital losses are subject to significant limitations under the Code.

<u>Receipt of Foreign Currency</u>

The amount of any distribution paid to a U.S. Holder in foreign currency, or payment received on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of common shares, generally will be equal to the U.S. dollar value of such foreign currency based on the exchange rate applicable on the date of receipt or, if applicable, the date of settlement if the common shares are traded on an established securities market (regardless of whether such foreign currency is converted into U.S. dollars at that time). If the foreign currency received is not converted into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt, a U.S. Holder will have a basis in the foreign currency equal to its U.S. dollar value on the date of receipt. Any U.S. Holder who receives payment in foreign currency and engages in a subsequent conversion or other disposition of the foreign currency after the date of receipt may have a foreign currency exchange gain or loss that would be treated as ordinary income or loss, and generally will be U.S. source income or loss for foreign tax credit purposes. Different rules apply to U.S. Holders who use the accrual method of tax accounting. Each U.S. Holder should consult its own U.S. tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax considerations of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of foreign currency.

<u>Foreign Tax Credit</u>

Dividends paid on the common shares will be treated as foreign-source income, and generally will be treated as "passive category income" or "general category income" for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes. Any gain or loss recognized on a sale or other disposition of common shares generally will be U.S.-source gain or loss. Certain U.S. Holders that are eligible for the benefits of the Canada-U.S. Tax Convention may elect to treat such gain or loss as Canadian-source gain or loss for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes. The Code applies various complex limitations on the amount of foreign taxes that may be claimed as a result by U.S. taxpayers. In addition, Treasury Regulations that apply to taxes paid or accrued (the "Foreign Tax Credit Regulations") impose additional requirements for Canadian withholding taxes to be eligible for a foreign tax credit, and there can be no assurance that those requirements will be satisfied. The Treasury Department has released guidance temporarily pausing the application of certain of the Foreign Tax Credit Regulations.

Subject to the PFIC rules and the Foreign Tax Credit Regulations, each as discussed above, a U.S. Holder that pays (whether directly or through withholding) Canadian income tax with respect to dividends paid on the common shares generally will be entitled, at the election of such U.S. Holder, to receive either a deduction or a credit for such Canadian income tax paid. Generally, a credit will reduce a U.S. Holder's U.S. federal income tax liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis, whereas a deduction will reduce a U.S. Holder's income subject to U.S. federal income tax. This election is made on a year-by-year basis and applies to all foreign taxes paid or accrued (whether directly or through withholding) by a U.S. Holder during a year. The foreign tax credit rules are complex and involve the application of rules that depend on a U.S. Holder's particular circumstances. Accordingly, each U.S. Holder should consult its own U.S. tax advisors regarding the foreign tax credit rules.

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<u>Information Reporting and Backup Withholding</u>

Under U.S. federal income tax law and Treasury Regulations, certain categories of U.S. Holders must file information returns with respect to their investment in, or involvement in, a foreign corporation. For example, U.S. return disclosure obligations (and related penalties) are imposed on individuals who are U.S. Holders that hold certain specified foreign financial assets in excess of certain threshold amounts. The definition of specified foreign financial assets includes not only financial accounts maintained in foreign financial institutions, but also, unless held in accounts maintained by a financial institution, any stock or security issued by a non-U.S. person, any financial instrument or contract held for investment that has an issuer or counterparty other than a U.S. person and any interest in a non-U.S. entity. U.S. Holders may be subject to these reporting requirements unless their common shares are held in an account at certain financial institutions. Penalties for failure to file certain of these information returns are substantial. U.S. Holders should consult with their own tax advisors regarding the requirements of filing information returns, including the requirement to file an IRS Form 8938.

Payments made within the United States, or by a U.S. payer or U.S. middleman, of dividends on, and proceeds arising from certain sales or other taxable dispositions of, common shares generally will be subject to information reporting and backup withholding, currently at the rate of 24%, if a U.S. Holder (a) fails to furnish such U.S. Holder's correct U.S. taxpayer identification number (generally on IRS Form W-9), (b) furnishes an incorrect U.S. taxpayer identification number, (c) is notified by the IRS that such U.S. Holder has previously failed to properly report items subject to backup withholding, or (d) fails to certify, under penalty of perjury, that such U.S. Holder has furnished its correct U.S. taxpayer identification number and that the IRS has not notified such U.S. Holder that it is subject to backup withholding. However, certain exempt persons, such as U.S. Holders that are corporations, generally are excluded from these information reporting and backup withholding rules. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the U.S. backup withholding tax rules will be allowed as a credit against a U.S. Holder's U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, or will be refunded, if such U.S. Holder furnishes required information to the IRS in a timely manner.

The discussion of reporting requirements set forth above is not intended to constitute a complete description of all reporting requirements that may apply to a U.S. Holder. A failure to satisfy certain reporting requirements may result in an extension of the time period during which the IRS can assess a tax and, under certain circumstances, such an extension may apply to assessments of amounts unrelated to any unsatisfied reporting requirement. Each U.S. Holder should consult its own financial advisor, legal counsel or other tax advisor regarding the information reporting and backup withholding rules.

THE ABOVE SUMMARY IS NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE ANALYSIS OF ALL TAX CONSIDERATIONS APPLICABLE TO U.S. HOLDERS WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP, AND DISPOSITION OF COMMON SHARES. U.S. HOLDERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE TAX CONSIDERATIONS APPLICABLE TO THEM IN LIGHT OF THEIR OWN PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES.

**F. Dividends and paying agents.**

Not applicable.

**G. Statement by experts.**

Not applicable.

**H. Documents on display.**

We will furnish our shareholders with annual reports, which will include a review of operations and annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. We intend, although we are not obligated to do so, to furnish when requested by our shareholders quarterly reports by mail with the assistance of a corporate services provider, which will include unaudited interim financial information prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP for each of the three quarters of each fiscal year following the end of each such quarter. We may discontinue providing quarterly reports at any time without prior notice to our shareholders. For additional information on the Company, please consult our website at www.nxtenergy.com, or the SEDAR+ website at http://www.sedarplus.ca.

Our reports and other information, including this annual report and the exhibits hereto, as filed with the SEC in accordance with the Exchange Act, may be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, Washington, D.C. 20549. In addition, copies of such reports and other information filed with the SEC can be obtained from www.sec.gov.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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**J. ANNUAL REPORT TO SECURITY HOLDERS.**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK**

As at December 31, 2025 and to date in 2026, we do not have any variable interest-bearing debt facilities. We have fixed interest-bearing debt facilities with the HASCAP Loan, the 2024 Debentures, the Ataraxia Debentures, and the November Debentures (See Item 5B.). As at December 31, 2025, and to date in 2026, we do not have any forward/futures hedging contracts in place to manage risks related to foreign currency or interest rate fluctuations.

<u>Currency Fluctuations</u>

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk in relation to its holding of significant US$ balances in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payables, accrued liabilities, convertible debentures, and lease obligations, and pricing its SFD® survey contracts in US$. The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts, but to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange the Company uses strategies to reduce the volatility of United States Dollar assets including converting excess United States dollars to Canadian dollars. As of December 31, 2025, the Company held net United States dollar assets totaling approximately US$5,033,705. Accordingly, a hypothetical 10% change in the value of one United States dollar expressed in Canadian dollars as at December 31, 2025, would have had an approximately $690,775 effect on the unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss for the year.

<u>Interest Fluctuations</u>

The Company's long-term debt interest is fixed at 4%. Any refinancing of the long-term debt could result in a significantly different interest rate. We currently do not have any variable interest rate debt.

We caution that the factors referred to above and those referred to as part of particular forward-looking statements may not be exhaustive and that new risk factors emerge from time to time in our rapidly changing business environment.

**ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES**

Not applicable.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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**PART II**

**ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES**

There have not been any defaults, dividend arrears or delinquencies.

**ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS**

There have been no material modifications to the rights of security holders except as outlined in Item 4.B "Summary information on dependence on patents, licenses and contracts" within this Form 20-F.

**ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES**

<u>Disclosure Controls and Procedures</u>

We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures ("DCP") designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports is accumulated and communicated to management, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As discussed below, the Responsible Officers (as defined below) concluded that, as at December 31, 2025, its DCPs are not effective.

<u>Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting</u>

The Company's CEO and CFO, together the "Responsible Officers", are responsible for establishing and maintaining DCP, or causing them to be designed under their supervision, for NXT to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the Company is made known to the Responsible Officers by others within the organization, particularly during the period in which the Company's quarterly and year-end consolidated financial statements, Form 20-F and Management Discussion and Analysis are being prepared.

As of December 31, 2025, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Responsible Officers, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's DCP as defined under the rules adopted by the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act. The evaluation concluded that there are material weaknesses in the Company's ICFR (defined below) that have a direct impact on the Company's DCP as discussed in more detail below.

Our management, under the supervision of the Responsible Officers, is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting ("ICFR") as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of our consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our Responsible Officers assessed the effectiveness of our ICFR as of December 31, 2025. In making this assessment, they used the criteria established in *Internal Control – Integrated Framework 2013, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control* ("COSO").

Our ICFR were not required to be independently audited. Accordingly, no independent audit was performed over the effectiveness of internal controls as at December 31, 2025 and this annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company's registered public accounting firm regarding ICFR. Management's report was not subject to attestation by the Company's registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management's report in this annual report.

During this process, we identified the following material weaknesses in the Company's ICFR that have a direct impact on the Company's DCP:

· due to the limited number of staff, it is not feasible to achieve adequate segregation of incompatible duties. NXT partially mitigates this deficiency by adding management and Audit Committee review procedures over the areas where inadequate segregation of duties are of the greatest concern; and

· NXT does not have a sufficient level of staff with specialized expertise to adequately conduct separate preparation and a subsequent independent review of certain complex or highly judgmental accounting issues. NXT partially mitigates this deficiency by preparing financial statements with their best judgments and estimates of the complex accounting matters, and relies on reviews by management, external consultants, and the Audit Committee.

From time to time to reduce these risks and to supplement a small corporate finance function, the Company engages various outside experts and advisors to assist with various accounting, controls and tax issues in the normal course. Given the small size of the Company's finance team, management has established a practice of increased engagement of the Company's Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee in reviewing the public disclosure and has increased the engagement of external consultants and legal counsel as well.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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The Responsible Officers concluded that, as at December 31, 2025, its ICFR is not effective and as a result its DCPs are not sufficiently effective. NXT reached this conclusion based upon its assessment that there is a more than remote likelihood that its ICFR will not prevent or detect material misstatements if they should exist in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Responsible Officers continue to take certain actions to mitigate these material weaknesses including: (i) the implementation of controls with regards to the review procedures surrounding its disclosure; and (ii) engagement of third-party specialists. In addition, the CFO engages subject matter consultants as the need arises.

<u>Changes in Internal Controls</u>

There were no changes to the Company's ICFR in 2025.

It should be noted that a control system, including the Company's DCPs and ICFR, no matter how well conceived, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met, and it should not be expected that the DCPs and ICFR will prevent all errors or fraud.

There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the period ended December 31, 2025.

**ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT**

Our Board has determined that we have at least one audit committee "financial expert" (as defined under Item 16.A of Form 20-F) serving on our Audit Committee. The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Selby (Chair), Tilson, and Mork. All members of the NXT Audit Committee has relevant experience in understanding and evaluating financial information, generally accepted accounting principles, control systems and audit committee functions. They are considered financial experts, and all are "independent" directors, as that term is defined under the listing standards of NASDAQ.

**ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS**

NXT has in place a Code of Conduct & Business Ethics (the "Code of Conduct") that applies to all of our directors, officers, employees, and consultants. This Code of Conduct is incorporated in our Employee Handbook, is an integral part of our employee contracts and our Employee Handbook and contains Company policies on Business Ethics, Employee Practices and Conflicts of Interest.

During 2025, the Company did not significantly amend its Code of Conduct or grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, from any provision of the Code of Conduct to any of its directors, officers or employees. Copies of NXT's Code of Conduct are available without charge to any person upon request from NXT's Chief Financial Officer at nxt_info@nxtenergy.com or at NXT's headquarters at Suite 302, 3320 – 17<sup>th</sup> Avenue SW, Calgary Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4, and on the Company website, www.nxtenergy.com.

**ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES**

The following table sets forth the aggregate audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees of our principal accountants and all other fees billed for products and services provided by our principal accountants for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| Audit fees<sup>1.</sup> | $**271145** | $**260010** | $261803 |
| Audit-related fees | **-** | **-** |  |
| Tax fees<sup>2.</sup> | **-** | **-** |  |
| Total fees | **271145** | 260010 | 261803 |

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*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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<u>Audit Committee's Pre-approval Policies and Procedures</u>

Our Audit Committee nominates and engages our independent auditors to audit our financial statements. Our Audit Committee also requires management to obtain the Audit Committee's approval on a case-by-case basis before engaging our independent auditors to provide any audit or permitted non-audit services to the Company or any of our subsidiaries. All fees shown have been pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

**ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 16I – DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 16J – INSIDER TRADING POLICIES**

NXT has adopted an insider trading policy. NXT's insider trading policy is contained in its code of ethics. The policy governs the purchase, sale, and other dispositions of the registrant's securities by directors, senior management, and employees that are reasonably designed to promote compliance with applicable insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and any listing standards applicable to NXT.

The trading of NXT stock and other NXT securities in the market by an insider, based upon material, non-public information, or by others who have acquired material, non-public information by any means, is prohibited and subjects the user of such information to legal risks, including civil or even criminal penalties.

Material information is any information that an independent investor might consider important in deciding whether to buy, sell or hold securities of NXT. Such information includes financial results; financial forecasts; changes in dividends; possible mergers, acquisitions, divestitures or joint ventures; and information concerning significant discoveries, important product developments, major litigation developments, and major changes in business directions.

Insiders may not buy or sell NXT stock until a "reasonable time" (defined as a minimum of 2 full business days) has passed after the information has been disclosed to the public via a press release that is issued by NXT on a newswire service.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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A blackout period prohibiting any Insider trading is imposed by NXT when material information has not been disclosed to the public. Examples include the period of time prior to the public release of scheduled quarterly and year-end financial results on SEDAR+ and prior to news releases related to other material information.

Material information is considered to be non-public unless it has been adequately disclosed to the public by way of public filings with securities regulatory authorities (such as SEDAR+ in Canada, and EDGAR in the USA) or issuance of Company press releases.

All insiders must exercise caution not to disclose material information to outsiders, either intentionally or inadvertently, under any circumstances. NXT policy forbids giving confidential information about the Company to outsiders except under limited circumstances as approved by legal counsel.

The Insider Trading Policy is filed as Exhibit 11.2 to this Form 20-F.

**ITEM 16K – CYBERSECURITY**

The Company recognizes the importance of cybersecurity in protecting our intellectual property, operations, and data. The Company's cybersecurity risk management processes are integral to our risk management framework. We conduct regular cybersecurity risk analysis to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within our IT infrastructure, applications, and operational procedures. We have implemented and maintain various information security processes and software designed to identify, assess and manage material cybersecurity threats to our computer networks, third party hosted services, communications systems, hardware/software, customer/internal data, intellectual property and confidential information.

Our IT department helps identify, assess and manage our cybersecurity threats and risks by monitoring and evaluating our threat environment using various methods including, for example, manual tools, automated tools, analyzing reports of threats from credible third parties such as Microsoft and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, conducting scans of the network footprint and authentication methods. We implement and maintain various technical, physical, and organizational measures, processes, standards and policies designed to manage and mitigate material risks from cybersecurity threats to our Information Systems and Data such as disaster recovery/business continuity plans, network security controls, data segregation, access controls, physical security, systems monitoring and employee training.

We integrate cybersecurity risk considerations into our planning processes, ensuring that potential impacts on our business operations, reputation, and financial condition are adequately assessed and mitigated. Our contracts with third-party providers include specific security requirements and obligations to protect our data and systems. We acquire appropriate liability coverage to cover potential losses from a cybersecurity breach.

Our cybersecurity risk assessment and management processes are implemented and maintained by our CFO and our IT Manager wo conduct regular briefing with our staff for education and compliance. The Company' board of directors plays a crucial role in overseeing our company's cybersecurity posture including receiving periodic updates on cybersecurity matters from our IT Manager.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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**PART III**

**ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

The Company's consolidated financial statements and related notes are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and included in Item 18 to this annual report.

**ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

The Company's consolidated financial statements and related notes for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, together with the reports of MNP LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants (Exhibit 15.1), have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and are attached as exhibit 15.1 hereto and are incorporated into the annual report.

*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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**ITEM 19. EXHIBITS [note: remember that this need to be hyperlinked to previously posted docs.]**

**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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| 1.1 | Articles of Incorporation of Auric Mining Corporation as filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on September 27, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on June 29, 1998)  |
| 1.2 | Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Auric Mining Corporation as filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on February 23, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on June 29, 1998)  |
| 1.3 | Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Pinnacle Oil International, Inc. as filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on April 1, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on June 29, 1998)  |
| [1.4](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000094420900001192/0000944209-00-001192-0002.txt) | [Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Pinnacle Oil International, Inc. as filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on June 13, 2000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to our Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 as filed on July 28, 2000)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000094420900001192/0000944209-00-001192-0002.txt) |
| [1.5](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717109000488/ex0108.htm) | [Articles of Amendment of Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. as filed with the province of Alberta, Canada on September 22, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.8 to our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2008 as filed on June 29, 2009)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717109000488/ex0108.htm) |
| [1.6](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717113000323/nom.htm) | [Amendment to the Articles of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (incorporated by reference to Item V of Exhibit 99.1 to Form 6-K as filed on September 20, 2013)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717113000323/nom.htm) |
| [1.7](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717113000323/inforcirc.htm) | [NXT Energy Solutions Inc. By-Law No. 1 (incorporated by reference to Schedule "D" to Exhibit 99.2 to Form 6-K as filed on September 20, 2013)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717113000323/inforcirc.htm) |
| [2.1](nxt_ex21.htm) | [Description of Securities](nxt_ex21.htm) |
| [4.1](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717114000094/ex46.htm) | [Form of Indemnification Agreement between NXT Energy Solutions Inc. and each of its Directors and Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2013 as filed on April 30, 2014)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717114000094/ex46.htm) |
| [4.2](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717107000050/ownershipagree.htm) | [SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology Ownership Agreement dated December 31, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to Form 6-K as filed on January 12, 2007)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717107000050/ownershipagree.htm) |
| [4.3](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717107000050/transferagree.htm) | [Technology Transfer Agreement dated December 31, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to Form 6-K as filed on January 12, 2007)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717107000050/transferagree.htm) |
| [4.4](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000165495421005098/nsfdf_ex991.htm) | [Letter Agreement: Geothermal Applications for SFD Technology dated April 18, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Form 6-K as filed on May 4, 2021)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000165495421005098/nsfdf_ex991.htm) |
| 4.5 | Stock Option Plan |
| [4.6](nxt_ex46.htm) | [Standard Executive Employment Agreement](nxt_ex46.htm) |
| 5.1 | Ataraxia Convertible Debenture Subscription Agreement |
| 5.2 | Ataraxia Investor Rights Agreement |
| [8.1](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717114000094/ex81.htm) | [List of Subsidiaries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 8.1 to our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2013 as filed on April 30, 2014)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717114000094/ex81.htm) |
| [11.1](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717114000094/ex111.htm) | [Code of Conduct and Business Ethics (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 11.1 to our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2013 as filed on April 30, 2014)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1009922/000113717114000094/ex111.htm) |
| 11.2 | Insider Trading Policy |

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| [12.1](nxt_ex121.htm) | [Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer](nxt_ex121.htm) |
| [12.2](nxt_ex122.htm) | [Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer](nxt_ex122.htm) |
| [13.1](nxt_ex131.htm) | [Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer](nxt_ex131.htm) |
| [13.2](nxt_ex132.htm) | [Section 1350 Certification of VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer](nxt_ex132.htm) |
| [15.1](nxt_ex151.htm) | [Consolidated Financial Statements and Audit report of MNP LLP for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023](nxt_ex151.htm) |
| [15.2](nxt_ex152.htm) | [Consent of MNP LLP](nxt_ex152.htm) |
| [15.3](nxt_ex153.htm) | [Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025](nxt_ex153.htm) |
| 15.4 | Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File |

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*20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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**SIGNATURES**

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.

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| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | NXT Energy Solutions Inc. |
| By:  | "/s/ Gerry Sheehan" |
| Gerry Sheehan | Gerry Sheehan |
| Director and Chief Executive Officer | Director and Chief Executive Officer |
| Dated: April 30, 2026 | Dated: April 30, 2026 |

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74<br>

## Exhibit 2.1

**<u>EXHIBIT 2.1</u>**

**DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 12 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT**

NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT" or the "Company") has the following securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"):

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This exhibit contains a description of the rights of the holders of common shares. The following summary is subject to and qualified in its entirety by NXT's articles of incorporation (the "Articles of Incorporation"), by-laws (the "By-Laws") and by applicable Alberta and Canadian law, particularly the *Business Corporations Act* (Alberta) (the "ABCA"). This is not a summary of all the significant provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws or of Alberta or Canadian law and does not purport to be complete. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F to which this description of securities registered under section 12 of the Exchange Act (the "Description of Securities") is an exhibit.

**Item 9. General**

**Item 9. A.3 Pre-emptive rights**

The Articles of Incorporation permit the issuance of an unlimited number of common shares, and shareholders have no pre-emptive rights in connection with such further issuance.

**Item 9. A.5 Type and class of securities**

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares, no par value. All common shares are issued in registered form and there are not restrictions on the free transferability of such common shares, except for any transfer restrictions imposed by applicable securities laws.

**Item 9. A.6 Limitations or qualifications**

Not applicable.

**Item 9. A.7 Other rights**

Not applicable.

**Item 10. B Memorandum and articles of association**

**Item 10. B.3 Shareholder rights**

***Dividends***

The holders of common shares are entitled to receive any dividend declared by the Board of the Company on the common shares, provided that NXT shall be entitled to declare dividends on any other classes of shares without being obliged to declare dividends on the common shares.

NXT is authorized to issue an unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in one or more series, none of which are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof. With respect to the payment of dividends, NXT's preferred shares, if issued, would be entitled to preference over the common shares.

***Voting Rights***

The holders of common shares are entitled to attend and vote at all meetings of the shareholders of the Company. The directors stand for reelection at the same intervals and cumulative voting is not permitted.

***Rights Upon Dissolution***

Subject to the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to any other class of NXT's shares, the holders of the common shares are entitled to share equally in such of the Company's property as is distributable to the holders of common shares. With respect to the distribution of assets or the return of capital in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, any preferred shares, if issued, would be entitled to preference over the common shares.

***Redemption Provisions***

Not applicable.

***Sinking fund provisions***

Not applicable.

***Capital Calls***

Not applicable.

***Discrimination provisions***

Not applicable.

**Item 10. B.4 Changes to shareholder rights**

***Action Necessary to Change the Rights of Shareholders***

NXT's shareholders can authorize the alteration or amendment of the Articles of Incorporation to create or vary the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attached to any of NXT's shares by passing a special resolution. However, the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attached to any class or series of shares may not be amended unless the shareholders holding shares of that class or series to which the right or special right is attached consent by a separate special resolution (subject to certain exceptions for separate class votes). A special resolution means a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two thirds of the votes cast by the applicable class or series of shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at a meeting.

***Amendments to the By-Laws***

NXT's Board may make, amend or repeal any By-Law that regulates the business or affairs of the Company. If the directors make, amend or repeal a by-law, they are required under the ABCA to submit such action to the shareholders at the next meeting of shareholders and the shareholders may confirm, reject or amend the action by an ordinary resolution. If the action is rejected by the shareholders or if the directors do not submit the action to shareholders at the next shareholder meeting, the action will cease to be effective and no subsequent resolution of the directors to make, amend or repeal a by-law that has substantially the same purpose or effect will be effective until it is confirmed by the shareholders.

**Item 10. B.6 Limitations**

There are no restrictions on the rights of non-resident or foreign shareholders to hold or exercise voting rights with respect to NXT's common shares.

**Item 10. B.7 Change in control**

The Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws do not contain any change of control limitations with respect to a merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring that involves NXT. Notwithstanding this, the Board of directors, under the general powers conferred to it under NXT's By-Laws, have the authority to approve and invoke a shareholders rights plan that will protect shareholders from unfair, abusive or coercive take-over strategies, including the acquisition or control of NXT by a bidder in a transaction or series of transactions that does not treat all shareholders equally or fairly or that does not afford all shareholders an equal opportunity to share in any premium paid upon an acquisition of control.

**Item 10. B.8 Disclosure of shareholdings**

Although applicable securities laws regarding shareholder ownership by certain persons require disclosure, neither the Articles of Incorporation nor the By-Laws provide for any ownership threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed.

**Item 10. B.9 Differences in the law**

For a discussion of the significant differences of the law applicable to NXT and the law in the US, please see the section entitled 'PROPOSAL NO. 1: CONTINUANCE OF ENERGY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES AS A CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA' of the Form Def 14A filed at the time of the Company's continuance from Nevada to Alberta on October 3, 2003.

**Item 10. B.10 Changes in capital**

The requirements imposed by the Articles of Incorporation governing changes in capital are not more stringent than is required by law.

## Exhibit 4.6

**EXHIBIT 4.6**

**STANDARD EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

This Agreement is made as of this first day of ***Month Year*** (the "Effective Date"),

BETWEEN:

**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.** 

**(herein called "NXT" or the "Corporation")**

- and -

***Executive***

**(herein called the "Executive")**

WHEREAS NXT wishes to continue to employ the Executive as the ***Executive's Position*** of the Corporation;

AND WHEREAS NXT and the Executive have agreed that the Executive will continue their employment with the Corporation on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the "Executive Employment Agreement");

AND WHEREAS NXT acknowledges that, notwithstanding the date of this Executive Employment Agreement, the Executive commenced their duties on ***Date*** (the "Effective Date");

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration the parties agree as follows:

**1. Employment and Title**

NXT agrees to and does hereby employ the Executive on the terms herein contained. The Executive shall occupy the office of ***Executive's Position*** of the Corporation and shall report to work at NXT's Calgary head office.

The term of this Executive Employment Agreement shall be for an indefinite period commencing on the Effective Date (the "Term"), unless terminated by the Executive or the Corporation pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Executive Employment Agreement.

**2 .Duties**

The Executive shall perform the duties and responsibilities of, including all those duties and responsibilities customarily performed by a person holding the same or equivalent position in corporations of a similar size to the Corporation, in a similar Business to that of the Corporation, in Canada, as well as such other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to the Executive by the Board of Directors from time to time, all in accordance with the policies, procedures and rules established by the Corporation at its sole discretion from time to time, as may be amended by the Corporation at its sole discretion from time to time.

The Executive's duties shall include overall responsibility for the business and affairs of the Corporation, as per their job description.

The Executive agrees to devote the Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of NXT and shall not undertake, without the consent of the Board of Directors, during the course of the Executive's employment, any other business or occupation or become a director, officer, employee, or agent of another company, firm, or proprietorship, provided that such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

**3. Reporting**

The Executive shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and/or the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

**4. Base Salary and Benefits**

(a)  ***Base Salary.*** The annual base salary payable to the Executive for their services hereunder shall be  ***$xx,xxx*** , exclusive of bonuses, benefits and other compensation. The annual base salary shall be paid via third party payroll service in equal bi-monthly instalments of  ***$x,xxx*** in respect of each whole and any partial months of service hereunder (less any deductions or withholding amounts required by law) in accordance with practices established by NXT from time to time for payment of salaries of senior management, or in such other manner as may be mutually agreed upon. The Executive's salary is to be reviewed at least annually by the Compensation Committee in the first quarter of each year, but no later than March 31.

(b)  ***Benefits.*** The Executive will be eligible to participate in NXT's group medical and dental plan (the "Plan"), according to the terms of the Plan as may be reasonably amended by NXT at its sole discretion from time to time, and will be eligible for re-imbursement of Alberta Health Care premiums (if any).

(c)  ***Stock Options.*** The Executive shall be eligible to participate in NXT's Stock Option Plan, in the manner and to the extent, if any, authorized by the Board of Directors of NXT. In the event of death, disability or the termination pursuant to section 7 of this Agreement (excluding termination under subparagraph 7(e)(iv) herein), the treatment of any vested and unvested portions of outstanding stock options held by the Executive shall be subject to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan, as amended from time to time. If the Executive's employment is terminated pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph 7(e)(iv) herein, all of the Executive's rights under the Corporation's Stock Option Plan shall vest immediately and be exercisable, notwithstanding any provision of the Stock Option Plan to the contrary.

(d)  ***Bonuses.*** The Executive shall be eligible to participate in any formal or ad hoc bonus plan for senior officers and employees of NXT, in the manner and to the extent, if any, authorized by the Board of Directors of NXT.

(e)  ***Other Allowances.*** The Executive shall be entitled any other allowances as approved by the Compensation Committee and that are consistent and customary with the Calgary market for the  ***Executive's Position*** of the Corporation's peer group, such as, but not limited to:

■ reimbursement of any reasonable professional fees upon presentation of receipts;

■ transportation allowances;

■ parking;

■ company provided automobile;

■ home office expenses;

all at the Corporation's expense during the term of this Agreement:

**5. Vacation**

The Executive shall be entitled to at least 4 weeks paid vacation per year. Vacation may be taken in such a manner and at such times as the Executive and NXT mutually agree. Any unused vacation time in any year will be carried forward to future years or paid.

**6. Expenses**

The Executive shall be reimbursed for all reasonable travel, entertainment and other out-of-pocket expenses actually and properly incurred by the Executive from time to time in connection with carrying out their duties hereunder. For all such expenses, the Executive shall furnish to NXT originals of all invoices or statements for which the Executive seeks reimbursement.

**7. Termination**

(a)  ***For Just Cause.*** NXT may terminate the Executive's employment immediately at any time without notice or any payment in lieu of notice for Just Cause. "Just Cause" shall mean:

(i) the repeated and demonstrated failure on the part of the Executive to perform the material duties of the Executive's position in a competent manner after NXT has given the Executive reasonable written notice of such failure, together with full particulars, and a reasonable opportunity to correct it, provided that such failure shall not constitute Just Cause if the Executive fails to perform duties which follow a change (other than those clearly consistent with a promotion) in their position or duties or, which result from the Executive's disability; or

(ii) the Executive being convicted of a criminal offence involving fraud or dishonesty whether or not the offence directly or indirectly involved personal gain by the Executive at NXT's expense; or

(iii) the Executive being convicted of a prohibited activity as set forth in the Corporation's Anti-corruption policy; or

(iv) any other act or omission of the Executive which would constitute just cause at common law.

(b)  ***For Disability.*** Subject to the obligations of NXT under applicable human rights legislation, NXT may terminate the Executive's employment immediately by notice to the Executive if the Executive becomes Permanently Disabled. "Permanently Disabled" means a mental or physical disability whereby the Executive:

(i) Is unable, due to illness, disease, mental or physical disability or similar cause, to fulfill their obligations as an employee or officer of the Corporation for any consecutive 4 month period, or by any period of 6 or more months (whether consecutive or not) in any 12 month period; or

(ii) Is declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be mentally incompetent or incapable of managing their affairs.

(c)  ***For Death.*** The Executive's employment shall terminate immediately without notice upon the death of the Executive.

(d)  ***Voluntary Termination.*** The Executive's employment may be terminated by the Executive at any time, without reason, upon thirty days' written notice to NXT; provided that, following receipt of notice of termination from the Executive, NXT may at any time elect to waive notice from the Executive, in which case the Executive's resignation will become effective immediately.

(e)  ***For Good Reason.*** The Executive's employment may be terminated by the Executive at any time for Good Reason. "Good Reason" means:

(i) Termination without cause, constructive dismissal, or a change (other than a change that is clearly consistent with a promotion) in the Executive's position(s), duties, responsibilities, authorities, title(s) or office(s) held by the Executive in NXT; or

(ii) NXT is in breach or default of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement and has failed to cure same within 15 days of receipt of notice thereof from the Executive; or

(iii) NXT fails to maintain directors' and officers' liability or environmental liability insurance (if required) in reasonable amounts as agreed to by the parties; or

(iv) a Change of Control of the Corporation has occurred. For the purposes of this Agreement, "Change of Control" means:

(A) the acceptance by the holders of voting securities of the Corporation, representing in the aggregate more than 50 percent of all issued and outstanding voting securities of the Corporation, of any offer, whether by way of a takeover bid or otherwise, for more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting securities of the Corporation;

(B) the acquisition, by whatever means (including, without limitation, amalgamation, arrangement, consolidation or merger), by a person (or two or more persons who in such acquisition have acted jointly or in concert or intend to exercise jointly or in concert any voting rights attaching to the voting securities acquired), directly or indirectly, of the beneficial ownership of such number of voting securities or rights to voting securities of the Corporation, which together with such person's then owned voting securities and rights to voting securities, if any, represent (assuming the full exercise of such rights to voting securities) more than 50 percent of the combined voting rights of the Corporation's then outstanding voting securities, together with the voting securities that would be outstanding on the full exercise of the rights to voting securities acquired and such person's previously owned rights to voting securities;

(C) the entering into of any agreement by the Corporation to merge, consolidate, amalgamate, initiate an arrangement or be absorbed by or into another company (except where such agreement relates to a *bona fide* reorganization of the Corporation in circumstances where the business of the Corporation is continued, directly or indirectly, and where the shareholdings or ownership interests remain substantially the same following the reorganization as existed prior to the reorganization);

(D) the passing of a resolution by the Board of Directors or shareholders of the Corporation to substantially liquidate assets or wind-up its business or significantly rearrange its affairs in one or more transactions or series of transactions or the commencement of proceedings for such a liquidation, winding-up or re-arrangement (except where such resolution or commencement relates to a *bona fide* reorganization of the Corporation in circumstances where the business of the Corporation is continued, directly or indirectly, and where the shareholdings or ownership interests remain substantially the same following the reorganization as existed prior to the reorganization);

(E) the sale by the Corporation of all or substantially all of the assets (other than to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation in circumstances where the business of the Corporation is continued, directly or indirectly, and where the shareholdings or ownership interest in the Corporation or its successor remain substantially the same following the sale as existed prior to the sale); or

(F) individuals who were proposed as nominees by or on behalf of the management of the Corporation (but not including nominees under a shareholder proposal) to become members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation immediately prior to a meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation involving a contest for or, an item of business relating to the election of directors and for which a management proxy circular has been sent as contemplated by the *Business Corporations Act* (Alberta) shall not constitute a majority of the Board of Directors following such election.

**8. Payments on Termination**

(a) ***Termination for Just Cause.*** Upon termination for Just Cause, the Executive shall not be entitled to any payment other than compensation earned by the Executive up to and including the date of termination (including declared but unpaid bonuses and any accrued benefits and vacation), together with any amount to which the Executive is entitled under the Employment Standards Act (Alberta), or any replacement thereof, as amended and in force from time to time.

(b) ***Disability.*** Upon termination as a result of the Executive becoming permanently disabled, the Executive shall be entitled to compensation earned by the Executive up to and including the date of termination (including declared but unpaid bonuses and any accrued benefits and vacation), together with any amount to which the Executive is entitled under the Employment Standards Act (Alberta), or any replacement thereof, as amended and in force from time to time. In addition, NXT shall use reasonable commercial efforts to facilitate the receipt by the Executive of any benefits for which the Executive is eligible under any applicable disability insurance policy.

(c) ***Death.*** Upon termination as a result of the Executive's death, the Executive's estate shall be entitled to compensation earned by the Executive up to and including the date of death (including declared but unpaid bonuses and any accrued benefits and vacation), together with any amount to which the Executive's estate is entitled under the Employment Standards Act (Alberta), or any replacement thereof, as amended and in force from time to time. In addition, NXT shall use reasonable commercial efforts to facilitate the receipt by the Executive's estate of any payments due under any company sponsored life insurance policy which is in place in favour of the Executive.

(d) ***Voluntary Termination.*** Upon voluntary termination of the Executive's employment (other than termination by the Executive for Good Reason), the Executive shall be entitled to compensation earned by the Executive up to and including the date of termination (including declared but unpaid bonuses and any accrued benefits and vacation) together with any amount to which the Executive is entitled under the Employment Standards Act (Alberta), or any replacement thereof, as amended and in force from time to time. The Executive acknowledges that if NXT elects to waive notice of the Executive's resignation, as contemplated in section 7(d), NXT will be required to pay compensation to the Executive at two times the compensation for the remaining term of the notice period.

(e) ***Other Reasons as per Section 7(e); (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv).*** If the Executive's employment is terminated for any reason other than the reasons set out in subsection 7(a) through (d) inclusive, the Executive shall be entitled to receive the aggregate of:

(i) Greater of

(A) 8 months of salary at the then applicable base salary rate, or

(B) 2 months of salary at the then applicable base salary rate plus an additional 1.5 months for each year of service completed or commenced, at the then applicable base salary rate;

(ii) An amount equal to 50% of any cash bonuses paid to the Executive for the prior calendar year;

(iii) the Executive shall be entitled to declared but unpaid bonuses and any accrued benefits and vacation;

(iv) the Executive shall be entitled to all accrued or vested rights under the Corporation's Stock Option Plan, subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of such plan;

(v) should the Executive hold stock options, or restricted stock units on such termination, all unvested stock options and restricted stock units held shall immediately accelerate and vest upon the occurrence of the termination, and the Executive shall have thirty (30) days thereafter to exercise such options as per Section 7(e); (i), (ii) or (iii) and ninety (90) days as per Section as per Section 7(e); (iv). Accelerated stock options not exercised within such thirty (30) or ninety (90) day period, will be null and void. This Agreement evidences the agreement of the Corporation and the Executive to amend the Corporation's Stock Option Plan and any agreement or certificate issued thereunder to the extent necessary to give full effect to the acceleration of the Executive's unvested rights, if any; and

(vi) a payment equal to 15% of the amount calculated pursuant to article 8(f to compensate the Executive for loss of Benefits.

(f) ***Cessation of Benefits.*** The Executive understands and agrees that all benefits of employment, excluding short and long-term disability coverage, will cease as of the last day of the following month of the date on which the Executive's employment is terminated, and that the Corporation shall have no liability for any damages caused by the cessation of such benefits regardless of the reason for termination. The Corporation has no obligation to extend benefit coverage beyond the date determined by this section 8(f) after the termination of the Executive's employment.

(g) ***Transitional Assistance upon Change of Control.*** If the Executive's employment is terminated upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, and the Executive agrees at the request of the Corporation to continue their employment with the Corporation for a period of up to three months following the Change of Control, to assist the Corporation with management and transitional matters. During such period, the Executive will be entitled to receive all benefits set forth in section 4 herein and NXT acknowledges the compensation paid to the Executive pursuant to this subsection 8(g) shall not reduce the amounts due to the Executive pursuant to subsection 8(e) and 8(f) of this Agreement.

(h) ***Resignation Required.*** In consideration of the payments contemplated by this section 8, the Executive agrees that, upon request, they will deliver to NXT the resignation contemplated by subsection 12(a) of this Agreement.

**9. Confidentiality and non-competition**

(a)  ***Confidentiality*.** The Executive acknowledges that during the term of their employment by NXT they will inevitably acquire substantial knowledge, experience and expertise in all aspects of the business or businesses now or hereafter carried on by NXT. The Executive further acknowledges that as a result of the nature of their position and its inherent opportunities, the Executive will have access to and will be entrusted with specific detailed confidential information concerning the businesses now or hereafter carried on by NXT, including but not limited to information relating to the Corporation's technology, business opportunities, services provided, pricing policies, financial information, marketing schemes, sales and distribution information and customer information and that the disclosure of any such information to competitors of NXT or any other third party would be detrimental to the best interests of NXT and would cause irreparable harm to NXT's interests. The Executive also acknowledges that the right to maintain such information in confidence constitutes a proprietary right which NXT is entitled to protect and that the Executive owes a duty of fidelity to the Corporation that includes a duty to ensure that the Corporation's confidential information remains at all times confidential. Accordingly, the Executive covenants and agrees with NXT that they will not during their employment or at any time thereafter, disclose or use any such confidential information for any purpose other than to further the interests of NXT.

(b)  ***Non-competition*** . The Executive also agrees that, so long as they is employed by the Corporation pursuant to this Agreement, they shall not engage in any practice or business that competes, whether directly, with the business of the Corporation or its related corporations.

(c)  ***Survival.*** The covenants and agreements contained in this section 9 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the Executive's employment by NXT.

**10. Personal Data and Privacy**

The Executive consents that:

(a) the personal data relating to the Executive may be maintained and stored by the Corporation electronically or in any other form; and

(b) the personal data relating to the Executive may be freely transferred and shared between the Corporation and its subsidiaries irrespective of where the offices of such entities are physically located.

The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Corporation has the right to collect, use and disclose the Executive's personal information for purposes relating to the Executive's employment with the Corporation, including:

(a) ensuring that the Executive is paid for the services performed for the Corporation;

(b) administering any benefits to which the Executive is or may become entitled to, including medical, dental, disability and life insurance benefits, stock options and any stock savings plans. This shall include the disclosure of the Executive's personal information to any insurance company and/or broker or to any entity that manages or administers the Corporation's benefits on behalf of the Corporation;

(c) compliance with any regulatory reporting and withholding requirements relating to the Executive's employment, including disclosure to shareholders;

(d) enforcing the Corporation's policies including those relating to the proper use of the electronic communications network and to comply with applicable laws; and

(e) in the event of a potential sale or transfer of all or part of the shares or assets of the Corporation, disclosing to any potential acquiring organization the Executive's personal information solely for the purpose of determining the value of the Corporation and its assets and liabilities and to evaluate the Executive's position in the Corporation. If the Executive's personal information is disclosed to any potential acquiring organization, the Corporation will require the potential acquiring organization to agree to protect the privacy of the Executive's personal information in a manner that is consistent with any policy of the Corporation dealing with privacy that may be in effect from time to time and/or any applicable laws that may be in effect from time to time.

**11. Indemnity**

Subject to the provisions of the *Business Corporations Act* (Alberta), the Corporation agrees to indemnify and save the Executive harmless from and against all costs, charges and expenses including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, reasonably incurred by him in respect of any civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which the Executive is made a party by reason of having been a director or officer of the Corporation if:

(a) the Executive acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Corporation; and

(b) in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, the Executive had reasonable grounds for believing that their conduct was lawful.

Subject to the provisions of the *Business Corporations Act* (Alberta), the Corporation, agrees, with the approval of the court, to indemnify and save the Executive harmless from and against all costs, charges and expenses reasonably incurred by him in respect of an action by or on behalf of the Corporation to procure a judgment in the Corporation's favour to which the Executive is made a party by reason of having been a director or officer of the Corporation, if:

(a) the Executive acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Corporation; and

(b) in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, the Executive had reasonable grounds for believing that their conduct was lawful.

**12. General**

(a)  ***Resignation from the Corporation.*** Upon termination of their employment with NXT, the Executive will tender their resignation from any positions they may hold as an officer or director of NXT. Such resignations shall be without prejudice to the rights of the Executive under this Agreement or otherwise.

(b)  ***Return of Materials.*** All files, forms, brochures, books, materials, written correspondence, memoranda, documents, manuals, computer discs, software products and lists (including lists of suppliers, products and prices) pertaining to the business of NXT that may come into the possession or control of the Executive shall at all times remain the property of NXT or such subsidiary, as the case may be. On termination of the Executive's employment for any reason, the Executive agrees to: (i) deliver promptly to NXT all such property in the possession of the Executive or directly or indirectly under the control of the Executive; and (ii) delete or destroy all computer files and data on their personal computer or other electronic equipment which contains any information which is the property of NXT. The Executive agrees not to make for their personal or business use or that of any other party, reproductions or copies of any such property or other property of NXT.

(c)  ***Notices.*** Unless otherwise permitted by this Agreement, all notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been full given if personally delivered on the date so delivered:

(i) to the Executive, at:  ***Home Address*** 

(ii) to NXT, at Suite 302, 3320 17<sup>th</sup> Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 0B4 Attention: Board of Directors

or such other address as each party may from time to time notify the other of in writing.

(d) ***No Derogation.*** Nothing herein derogates from any rights the Executive may have under applicable law.

(e) ***No Assignment*** . This Agreement is not assignable by either party without the express consent in writing of the other party hereto.

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| (f) | ***Enurement.*** This Agreement is binding upon and enures to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns. |
| (g) | ***Severability.*** If any provision contained herein is determined to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, it shall not affect or impair the validity of any other provision herein and each such provision is deemed to be separate, severable and distinct. |
| (h) | ***Entire Agreement.*** This Agreement constitutes the only agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall supersede any and all prior negotiations and understandings, including without limitation, any previous consulting agreements, term sheets or other agreements between the Executive and NXT. |
|  | This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any way except by written instrument signed by the Parties hereto. |
| (i) | ***Interpretation.*** For the purposes of this Agreement, references made to NXT or the Corporation shall be deemed to be references to all associated or affiliated entities of NXT. |
|  | The headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience and ease of reference only, and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. |
| (j) | ***Governing Law.*** This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta. Each of the parties agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Alberta and all courts competent to hear appeals therefrom with respect to any matters arising out of this Agreement. |
| (k) | ***Currency.*** All monetary amounts referred to herein are in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted. |

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that they have read and understand the terms of this Agreement, and that they have had an opportunity to seek independent legal advice prior to entering into this Agreement, and that they have executed this Agreement with full force and effect from the date first written above.

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| **NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.** | **NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.** | **NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.** |
| Per: | Per: |  |
|  |  | Chairman of the Board |
| **EXECUTIVE** | **EXECUTIVE** | **EXECUTIVE** |
| Per: | Per: |  |
|  | ***Executive Name*** | ***Executive Name*** |

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## Exhibit 12.1

**<u>EXHIBIT 12.1</u>**

CERTIFICATION

I, Gerry Sheehan, Director and Chief Executive Officer of NXT Energy Solutions Inc., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of NXT Energy Solutions Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Company's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Company's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company's auditors and the audit committee of the Company's Board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 30, 2026

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| "/s/ Gerry Sheehan" |
| **Gerry Sheehan** |
| Director and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 12.2

**<u>EXHIBIT 12.2</u>**

CERTIFICATION

I, Eugene Woychyshyn, Director, President and Chief Financial Officer, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of NXT Energy Solutions Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Company's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Company's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company's auditors and the audit committee of the Company's Board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: April 30, 2026

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| /s/ Eugene Woychyshyn  |
| Eugene Woychyshyn |
| Director, President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 13.1

**<u>EXHIBIT 13.1</u>**

Certification

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chapter 63, Title 18 U.S.C. §§ 1350(a) and (b)), the undersigned hereby certifies in their capacity as officers of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the "Company") that the Annual Report of the Company on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that the information contained in such Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: April 30, 2026

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|:---|
| "/s/ Gerry Sheehan" |
| **Gerry Sheehan** |
| Director and Chief Executive Officer |

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**A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC. AND WILL BE RETAINED BY NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC. AND FURNISHED TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.**

## Exhibit 13.2

**<u>EXHIBIT 13.2</u>**

Certification

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chapter 63, Title 18 U.S.C. §§ 1350(a) and (b)), the undersigned hereby certifies in his capacity as an officer of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the "Company") that the Annual Report of the Company on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that the information contained in such Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: April 30, 2026

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|:---|
| /s/ Eugene Woychyshyn  |
| Eugene Woychyshyn |
| Director, President and Chief Financial Officer |

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**A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC. AND WILL BE RETAINED BY NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC. AND FURNISHED TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.**

## Exhibit 15.1

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 **EXHIBIT 15.1**

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

**Consolidated Financial Statements**

**For the Years ended**

**December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023**

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of NXT Energy Solutions Inc.

**Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements**

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the Company) as at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, cash flows and shareholders' equity (deficit) for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes and schedules (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP").

**Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern**

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company's current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company's obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date of auditor's report, unless additional financing is obtained or new revenue contracts are completed. This raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

**Basis for Opinion**

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

**Critical Audit Matters**

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

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| **MNP LLP** |  |
| Suite 2000, 112 - 4th Avenue SW, Calgary AB, T2P 0H3 | 1.877.500.0792 T: 403.263.3385 F: 403.269.8450 |

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***Going Concern***

*Critical Audit Matter Description*

As described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company's current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company's obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that these consolidated financial statements have been issued, unless additional financing is obtained or new revenue contracts are completed.

We identified the assessment of the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern as a critical audit matter due to the significant assumptions and judgements made by management in estimating future cash flows, which are subject to high degree of uncertainty.

This matter is also described in the "Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern" section of our report.

*Audit Response*

We responded to this matter by performing procedures in relation to the assessment of the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. Our audit work in relation to this included, but was not restricted to, the following:

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| Obtaining an understanding from management on the Company's future plans for the operations, including financing arrangements. |
| Evaluating the key assumptions used in management's model to estimate future cash flows by comparing assumptions used by management against historical performance, budgets, economic and industry indicators and publicly available information. |
| Comparing the assumptions related to revenue projections to those used in assessments of impairment indicators for non-financial assets. |
| Assessing the adequacy of the going concern disclosure included in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements and considering whether these appropriately reflected the assessments that management performed. |

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Chartered Professional Accountants

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2023.

Calgary, Canada

March 31, 2026

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**To insert Audit Report**

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

**Consolidated Balance Sheets**

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; December 31,**<br>**2025** | **December 31,**<br>**2024** |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| Current assets |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $3577138 | $730395 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term investments (Note 3) | 343075 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable (Note 4) | 2928840 | 105858 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract assets (Note 4) | 1303051 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses | 217242 | 274799 |
|  | 8369346 | 1111052 |
| Long term assets |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits (Note 5) | 249155 | 261485 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property and equipment (Note 6) | 388792 | 375777 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right of Use Assets (Note 7) | 2231620 | 2506506 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intellectual property (Note 8) | 8072967 | 9771481 |
|  | $19311880 | $14026301 |
| **Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit** |  |  |
| Current liabilities |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 9, 25) | $1662048 | $1233974 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax payable (Note 20) | 496965 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenue (Note 10) |  | 840768 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Convertible debentures (Note 11) | 89826 | 4915248 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long-term debt (Note 12) | 111111 | 111111 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of lease obligations (Note 13) | 752378 | 693607 |
|  | 3112328 | 7794708 |
| Long-term liabilities |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Convertible debentures (Note 11) |  | 4259709 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt (Note 12) | 490741 | 601852 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term lease obligations (Note 13) | 820924 | 1607935 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligations (Note 14)  | 23311 | 24761 |
|  | 1334976 | 6494257 |
|  | 4447304 | 14288965 |
| Shareholders' equity (deficit) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common shares (Note 16): - authorized unlimited |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issued: 118,596,228 (2024 – 78,495,184) common shares | 115497385 | 98262510 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contributed capital | 9948836 | 9739322 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deficit | (110581645) | (108264496) |
|  | 14864576 | (262664) |
|  | $19311880 | $14026301 |

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Going Concern (Note 1)

Commitments (Note 15)

Subsequent event (Notes 4 & 11)

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|:---|:---|
| Signed "Charles Selby" | Signed "Bruce G. Wilcox" |
| Director | Director |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

**Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss**

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the Year ended December 31,** | **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the Year ended December 31,** | **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the Year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Revenue** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue (Note 24) | $16351286 | $644294 | $2145716 |
| **Expenses** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SFD<sup>®</sup> related costs, net | 5758141 | 2021768 | 2249126 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative expenses (Notes 18, 25) | 4329325 | 4045778 | 3420143 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization | 1920733 | 1887013 | 1759473 |
|  | 12008199 | 7954559 | 7428742 |
| **Other expenses (income)**  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | 516775 | 750611 | 160262 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign exchange loss (gain)  | (32923) | 574106 | (8028) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on remeasurement of convertible debentures (Note 11) | 5418502 | 296534 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other (Note 19) | 260917 | 146279 | 15852 |
|  | 6163271 | 1767530 | 168086 |
| **Loss before income taxes**  | (1820184) | (9077795) | (5451112) |
| **Income tax expense (Note 20)** | 496965 | - | - |
| **Net loss and comprehensive loss** | (2317149) | (9077795) | (5451112) |
| Loss per share (Note 17) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | (0.02) | (0.12) | (0.07) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | (0.02) | (0.12) | (0.07) |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

**Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows**

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Year ended December 31,** | **For the Year ended December 31,** | **For the Year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Cash from (used in):**  | **Cash from (used in):**  | **Cash from (used in):**  | **Cash from (used in):**  |
| **Operating activities** |  |  |  |
| Net loss | $(2317149) | $(9077795) | $(5451112) |
| Items not affecting cash: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock based compensation expense (Note 18) | 702880 | 268734 | 241271 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization (Notes 6, 7, & 8) | 1920733 | 1887013 | 1759473 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accretion expense (recovery) (Note 14) | (1450) | (2269) | 2456 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-cash lease amortization and accretion (Note 13) | 235003 | 353433 | 683190 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (296635) | 659257 | (25451) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on disposal of assets and lease modifications | 7138 | 135455 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Remeasurement of convertible debentures (Note 11) | 5418502 | 296534 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in non-cash working capital balances (Note 22) | (4265429) | 1874759 | (1290725) |
| Lease payments (Note 13) | (240676) | (364712) | (739527) |
| Prepaid long-term insurance | - | - | (11525) |
|  | 3480066 | 5108204 | 619162 |
| Net cash from (used in) operating activities | 1162917 | (3969591) | (4831950) |
| **Financing activities** |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from the Employee Share Purchase plan (Note 18) | 43495 | 41620 | 36246 |
| Proceeds from stock options and restricted Stock Units | 65537 |  | 4370 |
| Repayment of long-term debt (Note 12) | (111111) | (111111) | (111111) |
| Net proceeds from Private Placement (Note 16) | 2777168 |  | 1622057 |
| Net proceeds from Convertible Debentures (Note 11) |  | 4735004 | 3457555 |
| Repayment of lease obligations (Note 13) | (565969) | (359706) | **-** |
| Net cash from financing activities | 2209120 | 4305807 | 5009117 |
| **Investing activities**  |  |  |  |
| Purchase of property and equipment, net | (89448) | (27029) | (32322) |
| Proceeds from short-term investments (Note 3) | (349660) | - | - |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (439108) | (27029) | (32322) |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (86186) | 19495 | (6569) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 2846743 | 328682 | 138276 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year | 730395 | 401713 | 263437 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year  | $3577138 | $730395 | $401713 |
| **Supplemental information** |  |  |  |
| Cash interest paid | $486857 | $548756 | $120952 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

**Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Deficit**

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Year ending December 31,** | **For the Year ending December 31,** | **For the Year ending December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Common Shares**  |  |  |  |
| Balance at beginning of the year | $98262510 | $98179271 | $96423648 |
| Issuance of common stock, net of share issuance costs for Note 16: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Private placements | 2777168 |  | 1622057 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee Share Purchase Plan | 86990 | 83239 | 66755 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted Stock Unit Plan | 39035 |  | 66811 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exercise of stock options | 65537 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conversion of convertible debentures | 14114800 |  |  |
| Transfers from contributed capital: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exercise of stock options | 42890 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity based transaction with a non-employee (note 16) | 108455 | - | - |
| Balance at end of the year | $115497385 | $98262510 | $98179271 |
| **Contributed Capital**  |  |  |  |
| Balance at beginning of the year | $9739322 | $9552839 | $9404518 |
| Transfer of equity to common shares | (151345) |  |  |
| Recognition of stock-based compensation expense (Note 18) | 360859 | 186483 | 148321 |
| Balance at end of the year | $9948836 | $9739322 | $9552839 |
| **Deficit** |  |  |  |
| Balance at beginning of the year | $(108264496) | $(99186701) | $(93735589) |
| Net loss | (2317149) | (9077795) | (5451112) |
| Balance at end of the year | $(110581645) | $(108264496) | $(99186701) |
| **Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) at end of the year** | $14864576 | $(262664) | $8545409 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

**1. The Company and going concern** 

NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the "Company" or "NXT") is a publicly traded company based in Calgary, Alberta Canada and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX").

NXT's proprietary Stress Field Detection ("SFD<sup>®</sup>") technology is an airborne survey system that utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to infer stress anomalies of exploration interest. This method can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify areas conducive to fluid entrapment to recommend areas with commercial hydrocarbon and/or geothermal potential.

These audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the" Consolidated Financial Statements") of NXT have been prepared by management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America ("US GAAP").

These Consolidated Financial Statements reflect adjustments, all of which are normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to reflect fairly the financial position and results of operations for the respective periods.

These Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that NXT will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

The events described in the following paragraphs highlight that there continues to be material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt about NXT's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued. The Company's current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company's obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that these Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued.

During 2024 the Company completed an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey and had received deposits on three other SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys planned to be executed in 2025 (the "2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys"). As of the date of these financial statements, the Company has finished one of those SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and the interpretation phase of two of the 2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys. In addition, during 2023 and 2024 the Company completed convertible debenture financings which resulted in raising additional net proceeds of approximately US$6,172,000 of which US$6,127,000 of the original proceeds have been converted to common shares as of December 31, 2025.

The Company continues to develop its pipeline of opportunities to secure additional revenue contracts. The Company's longer-term success remains dependent upon its ability to convert these revenue opportunities into successful contracts, to continue to attract new client projects, expand its revenue base to a level sufficient to exceed fixed operating costs, and generate consistent positive cash flow from operations. The occurrence and timing of these events cannot be predicted with certainty.

Further financing options that may or may not be available to the Company include the issuance of new equity, debentures or bank credit facilities. The need for any of these options will be dependent on the timing of securing additional SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenues and obtaining financing on terms that are acceptable to both the Company and the financier.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

The Consolidated Financial Statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these Consolidated Financial Statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used. These adjustments could be material.

**Use of Estimates and Judgements**

In preparing these Consolidated Financial Statements, NXT is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect both the amount and timing of recording assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses since the determination of these items may be dependent on future events. The Company uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgment in making these estimates and assumptions. In the opinion of management, these Consolidated Financial Statements have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the Company's significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions used are based upon management's best estimate as at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period when determined. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Certain estimates and judgments have a material impact where the assumptions underlying these accounting estimates relate to matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate or judgment is made or are subjective. In 2025, 2024 and 2023, the estimates and judgments included the assessment of impairment indicators of intellectual property and recognition of SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue.

The Company reviews intellectual property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company considers both internal and external factors when assessing for potential indicators of impairment of its intellectual property, including the consideration of historical and forecasted SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenues, market capitalization, control premiums, and the SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue multiples compared to industry peers. When indicators of impairment exist, the Company first compares the total of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows or the estimated sale price to the carrying value of an asset. If the carrying value exceeds these amounts, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the intellectual property.

Other accounting estimates and judgments that may have a material impact on the financial statements include: the forward-looking assumptions related to the going concern assumption, the estimated useful lives of intellectual property and property, plant and equipment, reaching the final milestone payment for the geothermal right, lease interest rates and terms, the fair value of convertible debentures, and the assumptions used to measure stock-based compensation expense.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

**2. Significant Accounting Policies**

**Basis of Presentation**

These consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, have been prepared by management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of US GAAP.

**Consolidation** 

These consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries (all of which are inactive). All significant inter-company balances and transactions among NXT and its subsidiaries have been eliminated and are therefore not reflected in these consolidated financial statements.

**Cash and Cash Equivalents**

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and short-term Guaranteed Investment Certificates ("GIC's") with an original maturity less than 90 days from the date of acquisition.

**Short Term Investments**

Short term investments consist of short term GICs, with original maturity dates greater than 90 days and up to one year.

**Fair Value Measures**

For any balance sheet items recorded at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis, the Company is required to classify the fair value measure into one of three categories based on the fair value hierarchy noted below.

In Level I, the fair value of assets and liabilities is determined by reference to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Company has the ability to assess at the measurement date.

At December 31, 2025 the fair values of restricted stock units ("RSU") liability was based on share price that was determined using Level I inputs.

In Level II, determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities is based on the extrapolation of inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level I, for which all significant inputs are observable directly or indirectly. Such inputs include published exchange rates, interest rates, yield curves and stock quotes from external data service providers. Transfers between Level I and Level II would occur when there is a change in market circumstances. There are no Level II fair value measures.

In Level III, the fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis is determined using a market approach based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value can fluctuate between Level II and Level III depending on the proportion of the value of the contract that extends beyond the time frame for which inputs are considered to be observable. As contracts near maturity and observable market data becomes available, the contracts are transferred out of Level III and into Level II.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

The determination of the fair value of the acquisition of the Intellectual property (Note 8) was determined using Level III inputs, as well as the convertible debentures (Note 11).

**Measurement of credit losses on financial instruments**

The impairment model of financial instruments is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. In making the assessment of expected losses, the Company considers the following factors: historically realized bad debts; a counterparty's present financial condition and whether a counterparty has breached certain contracts; the probability that a counterparty will enter bankruptcy; changes in economic conditions that correlate to increased levels of default and term to maturity of the specific receivable. These expected credit losses are recognized as an allowance rather than as a direct write-down of the amortized cost basis.

**Deposits**

Deposits consist of security payments made to lessors for the Company's office and aircraft lease. They are classified as long-term if the lease end date is greater than one year.

**Property and Equipment**

Property and equipment is recorded at cost, less accumulated amortization, which is recorded over the estimated service lives of the assets using the following annual rates and methods:

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|:---|:---|
| Survey equipment | 20% declining balance |
| Computers | 30% declining balance |
| Furniture and other equipment | 20% declining balance |
| Leasehold improvements | 10% declining balance |

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**Intellectual Property** 

Intellectual property acquired is recorded at cost, less accumulated amortization, which is recorded over the estimated minimum useful life of the assets. The Company incurs periodic costs that are expensed when incurred to file patents and to maintain them.

 **Impairment of Long-Lived Assets** 

The Company reviews long-lived assets, which includes property, equipment and intellectual property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company considers both internal and external factors when assessing for potential indicators of impairment, and with respect to intellectual property, the Company's assessment includes consideration of historical and forecasted SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenues, market capitalization, control premiums, and the SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue multiples compared to industry peers.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

When indicators of impairment exist, the Company first compares the total of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows or the estimated sale price to the carrying value of an asset. If the carrying value exceeds these amounts, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the asset.

**Convertible Debentures**

The Company's convertible debentures are denominated in U.S. dollars while the Company's functional currency is the Canadian dollar. As a result, the conversion feature does not meet the "fixed-for-fixed" equity classification criteria under ASC 815. Accordingly, the convertible debentures are classified as financial liabilities and measured at fair value through profit or loss, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. If the convertible debentures are converted to common shares, the common shares will be classified as equity. Interest on the convertible debenture is accrued as earned.

**Foreign Currency Translation**

The Company's functional currency is the Canadian dollar. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Canadian dollars at the average exchange rate for the applicable period. Monetary assets and liabilities are translated into Canadian dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of the applicable period. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are recorded at the relevant exchange rates for the period in which the balances arose. Any related foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from these translations are included in the determination of net income (loss) for the period.

**Income Taxes**

NXT follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. This method recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities based on temporary differences in reported amounts for financial statement and income tax purposes, at the income tax rates expected to apply in the future periods when the temporary differences are expected to be reversed or realized. The effect of a change in income tax rates on deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities is recognized in income in the period when the tax rate change is enacted. Valuation allowances are provided when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (ASU 2023-09), which improves income tax disclosures by requiring: (1) consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation, and (2) income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. It also includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024.

**Stock-based Compensation**

NXT follows the fair value method of accounting for stock options, restricted stock units, deferred stock units, and the employee share purchase plan (the "Share Compensation Plans") that are granted to acquire common shares under NXT's Share Compensation Plans. For equity-settled stock-based compensation awards, fair values are determined at the grant date and the expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the requisite service period with a corresponding increase recorded in contributed capital. An adjustment is made to compensation for any differences between the estimated forfeitures and the actual forfeitures. For cash-settled stock-based compensation awards, fair values, based on observable prices, are determined at each reporting date and periodic changes are recognized as compensation costs, with a corresponding change to liabilities. Stock-based awards with performance conditions are recognized as compensation costs only when the performance condition is probable of being met.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

Upon exercise or realization of the equity-settled Share Compensation Plans, the consideration received by NXT, and the related amount which previously recorded in contributed capital, is recognized as an increase in the recorded value of the common shares of the Company.

**Net Income (Loss) Per Share**

Basic income (loss) per share amounts is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares that are outstanding for the fiscal period. Shares issued during the period are weighted for the portion of the period that the shares were outstanding. Diluted income per share, in periods when NXT has net income, is computed using the treasury stock method, whereby the weighted average number of shares outstanding is increased to include any additional shares that would be issued from the assumed exercise of stock options and restricted stock units. The incremental number of shares added under the treasury stock method assumes that outstanding stock options and restricted stock units that are exercisable at exercise prices below the Company's average market price (i.e. they were "in-the-money") for the applicable fiscal period are exercised and then that number of incremental shares is reduced by the number of shares that could have been repurchased by the Company from the issuance proceeds, using the average market price of the Company's shares for the applicable fiscal period.

No addition to the basic number of shares is made when calculating the diluted number of shares if the diluted per share amounts become anti-dilutive (such as occurs in the case where there is a net loss for the period).

**Revenue**

<u>SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys</u>

The performance obligation for NXT in SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys is the acquisition, processing, interpretation and integration of Stress Field Detection (SFD<sup>®</sup>) data. Revenue from SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts is recognized over time using an input method based on direct survey costs incurred relative to total estimated survey costs. The determination of total estimated survey costs requires management judgment and is based on expected aircraft utilization, personnel costs, data processing costs, and other project-specific inputs.

Changes in estimated total costs or project scope may result in adjustments to revenue recognized in the period of change. All funds received or invoiced in advance of recognition of revenue are reflected as contract obligations and classified as a current liability on our balance sheet.

The Company uses direct survey costs as the input measure to recognize revenue in any fiscal period. The percentage of direct survey costs incurred to date over the total expected survey costs to be incurred, provides an appropriate measure of the stage of the performance obligation being satisfied over time.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

<u>SFD<sup>®</sup> Data Sales</u>

The performance obligation for NXT in SFD<sup>®</sup> data sales is the delivery of the promised specific services as itemized in the contract with the customer. Revenue from the sale of SFD<sup>®</sup> data (excluding any related foreign value added taxes) is recognized once the services are completed and the data is transferred to the customer.

**Leases** 

The Company determines if an arrangement is an operating or finance lease, as defined under US GAAP, at inception. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. These leases are included in right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease obligations in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease obligations represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from such leases. Lease obligations are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term, taking into consideration conditions such as incentives and termination penalties, as appropriate. A corresponding ROU asset is recognized at the amount of the lease obligation, adjusted for payments made prior to lease commencement or initial direct costs, if any.

When calculating the present value, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease, or uses its incremental borrowing rate for a similar term and risk profile based on the information available at the commencement date. The Company's lease terms may have options to extend or terminate the lease which are included in the calculation of lease obligations when it is reasonably certain that it will exercise those options. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Office and equipment lease expenses are included within General and administrative expenses.

The aircraft lease cost is treated as a finance lease and is recorded in ROU assets. The ROU asset amortization included within amortization costs and lease payments are recorded as interest expense and as a reduction in the lease liability. The aircraft ROU is amortized at a 10% declining balance.

Lease agreements can contain both lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately. The office lease contains non-lease components which are detailed in Note 15.

**Government grants**

Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and all attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as an expense reduction in the period in which the costs are incurred. Where the grant relates to an asset, it is recognized as a reduction to the net book value of the related asset and then subsequently in net loss over the expected useful life of the related asset through lower charges to amortization and impairment.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

**3. Short-term investments**

As at December 31, 2025 all GIC's had less than one year left before maturity. Interest rates ranged from 2.5% to 2.7%. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**Days to maturity** | **December 31,**<br>**2025** | **December 31**,<br>**2024** |
| Less than 90 days | $68615 | $- |
| 91 to 180 days | 205845 |  |
| Greater than 180 days  | 68615 | - |
|  | 343075 | - |

---

**4. Accounts receivable and Contract Assets**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2025** | **December 31,**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2024** |
| Total receivables and contract assets | $4135241 | $22210 |
| Contract assets | (1303051) | - |
| Trade receivables | 2832190 | 22210 |
| Other receivables | 96650 | 83648 |
| Net Accounts receivable | 2928840 | 105858 |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | - | - |
| Accounts receivable | 2928840 | 105858 |

---

<u>Aging of trade receivable as of December 31, 2025</u>

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Current | $1243715 |
| 0-90 days | 68630 |
| 91-180 days |  |
| >180 days | 1519845 |
|  | 2832190 |

---

<u>Allowance for Doubtful Accounts</u>

The $68,630 that was less than 90 days overdue was paid subsequent to year end.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

The $1,519,845 overdue for greater than 180 days is with one customer. The customer paid the Company US$2,000,000 between November 26, 2025, and December 2, 2025, for invoices related to this outstanding amount. In addition, the customer paid US$346,500 on February 13, 2026, for the mobilization fee for an upcoming SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Africa. The Company is in constant communication with its customer and is not providing additional services to the customer until the remaining overdue accounts receivable is settled. Given these recent payments and continued discussions with the customer, the Company has determined a provision for doubtful accounts on the outstanding accounts receivable balances at December 31, 2025, is not required.

<u>Contract Assets</u>

Contract assets are revenues not invoiced as of December 31, 2025.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Movement in contract assets** | For the year ended December 31, 2025 | For the year ended December 31, 2025 |
|  | US$ | CDN$ |
| Opening balance, January 1 | $- | $- |
| Revenue | 11486476 | 16351286 |
| Revenue invoiced per contract milestones | (10536943) | (15048235) |
| Closing balance, December 31 | 949533 | 1303051 |

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**5. Deposits**

Security deposits have been made to the lessors of the office building and the aircraft. The aircraft deposit is denominated in United States Dollars.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,** <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2025** | **December 31,**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2024** |
| Aircraft | $205846 | $215775 |
| Building | 43309 | 43309 |
| Prepaid expenses | - | 2401 |
|  | 249155 | 261485 |

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

**6. Property and equipment** 

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
|  | **Cost**<br>**Base** | **Accumulated**<br>**Amortization** | **Net book**<br>**value** |
| Survey equipment | $999990 | $796808 | $203182 |
| Computers and software | 926313 | 902603 | 23710 |
| Furniture and other equipment | 407885 | 402708 | 5177 |
| Leasehold improvements | 523507 | 366784 | 156723 |
|  | 2857695 | 2468903 | 388792 |

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Cost**<br>**Base** | **Accumulated**<br>**Amortization** | **Net book**<br>**value** |
| Survey equipment | $949062 | $771143 | $177919 |
| Computers and software | 1265045 | 1257313 | 7732 |
| Furniture and other equipment | 405877 | 401110 | 4767 |
| Leasehold improvements | 523507 | 338148 | 185359 |
|  | 3143491 | 2767714 | 375777 |

---

**7. Right of use assets**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
|  | **Cost**<br>**Base** | **Accumulated**<br>**Amortization** | **Right of**<br>**Use** |
| Aircraft  | $3468239 | $2091929 | $1376310 |
| Office Building  | 2324694 | 1472261 | 852433 |
| Printer | 9716 | 6839 | 2877 |
|  | 5802649 | 3571029 | 2231620 |

---

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Cost**<br>**Base** | **Accumulated**<br>**Amortization** | **Right of**<br>**Use**  |
| Aircraft  | $3468239 | $1939006 | $1529233 |
| Office Building  | 2324694 | 1352941 | 971753 |
| Printer | 9716 | 4196 | 5520 |
|  | 5802649 | 3296143 | 2506506 |

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

<u>Aircraft</u>

On March 22, 2024, the Company extended its Aircraft lease for three years to March 28, 2027. The Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease term. Terms of the lease extension include an interest rate of 12%, and monthly payments of US$40,189. The Company has an early purchase option to acquire the aircraft on any of the remaining following dates, March 28, 2026 or September 28, 2026. The purchase price would be the amortized value of the lease liability, plus a four-months of interest. The lease is being treated as a finance lease.

**8. Intellectual property**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
|  | **Cost**<br>**Base** | **Accumulated**<br>**amortization** | **Net book**<br>**Value** |
| SFD<sup>®</sup> Hydrocarbon Right acquired | $25271000 | $17409334 | $7861666 |
| SFD<sup>®</sup> Geothermal Right acquired | 275610 | 64309 | 211301 |
|  | 25546610 | 17473643 | 8072967 |

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Cost**<br>**Base** | **Accumulated**<br>**amortization** | **Net book**<br>**Value** |
| SFD<sup>®</sup> Hydrocarbon Right acquired | $25271000 | $15724601 | $9546399 |
| SFD<sup>®</sup> Geothermal Right acquired | 275610 | 50528 | 225082 |
|  | 25546610 | 15775129 | 9771481 |

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<u>SFD<sup>®</sup> Hydrocarbon and SFD<sup>®</sup> Geothermal Rights</u>

During 2015, NXT acquired the rights to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology for use in the exploration of hydrocarbons ("Hydrocarbon Right") from Mr. George Liszicasz, the former President and CEO of NXT ("CEO"), The Company acquired the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology rights for geothermal resources ("Geothermal Right") from the former CEO on April 18, 2021. The Hydrocarbon Right and Geothermal Right were recorded at the fair value of the consideration transferred and are capitalized.

The Hydrocarbon Right is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 15 years. The annual amortization expense expected to be recognized is approximately $1.7 million per year for a 5-year aggregate total of $8.5 million.

The current book value of the Geothermal Right is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 20 years. The annual amortization expense expected to be recognized is approximately $13,781 per year for a 5-year aggregate total of approximately $68,902.

<u>All Other SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology and Rights</u>

On December 23, 2025, NXT acquired remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights for all present and future applications, sensor uses, and geophysical targets using SFD<sup>®</sup>, and as a result has full ownership of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. The consideration paid for these remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights have been expensed.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

<u>Reconciliation of Intellectual Property</u>

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **SFD<sup>®</sup> Hydrocarbon Right** | **SFD<sup>®</sup> Geothermal Right** | **Total** |
| Net book value at December 31, 2023 | 11231132 | 238863 | 11469995 |
| Amortization for 2024 | (1684733) | (13781) | (1698514) |
| Net book value at December 31, 2024 | 9546399 | 225082 | 9771481 |
| Amortization for 2025 | (1684733) | (13781) | (1698514) |
| Net book value at December 31, 2025 | 7861666 | 211301 | 8072967 |

---

**9. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,**<br>**2025** | **December 31,**<br>**2024** |
| Accrued liabilities related to: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consultants and professional fees | $72434 | $261753 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payroll related | 496457 | 471596 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Board of director's fees | 291218 | 201218 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest payable | 13430 | 109029 |
|  | 873539 | 1043596 |
| Trade payables and other | 788509 | 190378 |
|  | 1662048 | 1233974 |

---

At December 31, 2025, payroll related includes $326,841 accrued for RSUs.

**10. Deferred revenue**

As of December 31, 2024, the company has received $840,768 (US$584,477) of deposits for signed SFD<sup>®</sup> contracts that were started in 2025. There is no deferred revenue at December 31, 2025.

**11. Convertible Debentures**

The table below details convertible debentures outstanding at December 31, 2025.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Repayment of principal and interest for convertible debentures:** | US$ | CDN$<sup>1.</sup> |
| 2026 | 54611 | 74943 |
| Total principal and interest payments | 54611 | 74943 |
| Less interest | (9611) | (13189) |
| Principal remaining | 45000 | 61754 |
| Accumulated change in fair value of convertible debentures  | 20456 | 28072 |
| Fair value of convertible debentures | 65456 | 89826 |

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1. Converted at 1.3723

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

The debentures outstanding at December 31, 2025, bear interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and are due and payable two years after issuance. The remaining debentures were converted into 248,893 common shares at a fixed conversion price of US$0.1808 on January 5, 2026.

Between May 31, 2023, and November 12, 2024, the Company issued a total of US$6,172,000 of convertible debentures. US$6,127,000 of the debentures were converted into common shares during 2025. The fair value of the convertible debentures is determined using valuation techniques that incorporate significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Key inputs include the market price of the Company's common shares, expected share price volatility, remaining term to maturity, and the contractual conversion price.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized a loss of $5,418,502 related to the remeasurement of convertible debentures, which is included in other expenses in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.

A change in expected volatility or share price assumptions would have a significant impact on the estimated fair value of the convertible debentures and the related gain or loss recognized in earnings.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Movement in convertible debentures** | For the year ended December 31, 2025 | For the year ended December 31, 2025 |
|  | US$ | CDN$ |
| Opening balance, January 1 | $6378141 | $9174957 |
| Fair value remeasurement of convertible debentures held at the beginning of the period | 3960005 | 5418502 |
| Conversion to common shares | (10272690) | (14114800) |
| Foreign exchange | - | (388833) |
| Closing balance, December 31 | 65456 | 89826 |

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<u>Debenture Conversions</u>

On May 30, 2025, Ataraxia Capital ("Ataraxia") converted $3,175,480 (US$2,300,000) of convertible debentures into 13,540,208 commons shares at conversion prices of US$0.143 and US$0.24 per common share.

On June 26, 2025, MCAPM, LP and Michael P. Mork ("Mork Capital") converted convertible debentures with a face value US$3,375,000 into 15,605,088 common shares at conversion prices of US$0.1808 and US$0.25 per common share. The common shares related to the Mork Capital convertible debenture were recognized at their fair value using Level 3 inputs, resulting in a fair value of C$9,986,066 (US$7,282,838) on the date of conversion.

On September 23, 2025, US$49,000 face value of convertible debentures were converted into 271,017 common shares of NXT at a conversion price of US$0.1808. The common shares related to the September 23, 2025, conversion of convertible debenture was recognized at their fair value using Level 3 inputs, resulting in a fair value of C$153,571 (US$111,078) on the date of conversion.

During December 2025, US$677,000 face value of convertible debentures were converted into 2,228,979 common shares of NXT at a conversion price of US$0.1808. The common shares related to the December 2025, conversion of convertible debenture was recognized at their fair value using Level 3 inputs, resulting in a fair value of C$799,683 (US$578,774) on the dates of conversion.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

The fair value attributed to convertible debentures was determined utilizing the following key weighted average assumptions:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **For the year ended**  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Volatility | 99% | 94% |
| Term to maturity (years) | 0.64 | 1.19 |
| Price of common shares | $0.41 | $0.11 |

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| $US | $305383 | $455112 | $94781 |
| $CDN | $432782 | $621378 | $128612 |

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**12. Long-term debt**

On May 26, 2021, the Company received $1,000,000 from the Business Development Bank of Canada's ("BDC") Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program ("HASCAP Loan"), funded by the Royal Bank of Canada. The HASCAP Loan is a $1,000,000 non-revolving ten-year term credit facility with an interest rate of 4%. Repayment terms were interest only until May 26, 2022, and monthly principal plus interest payments for the remaining nine years. The HASCAP Loan is secured by a general security agreement and is guaranteed by BDC.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Repayment of principal and interest:** |  |
| 2026 | $133148 |
| 2027 | 128704 |
| 2028 | 124259 |
| 2029 | 119815 |
| 2030 to 2031 | 162130 |
| Total principal and interest payments | 668056 |
| Less interest | (66204) |
| Total principal remaining | 601852 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 111111 |
| Non-current portion of long-term debt | 490741 |

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

**13. Lease obligations**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Opening balance, January 1 | $2301542 | $595517 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions  |  | 2252803 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease payments | (240676) | (364712) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finance lease principal payments | (565969) | (359706) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease accretion | 113041 | 99803 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign exchange | (34636) | 77837 |
| Closing Balance | 1573302 | 2301542 |
| Current portion of lease obligations | 752378 | 693607 |
| Long-term lease obligations | 820924 | 1607935 |

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Maturity of lease liabilities:** | **Finance Lease<sup>1.</sup>** | **Operating Leases** | **Total** |
| 2026 | 661816 | 240391 | **902207** |
| 2027 | 111248 | 237252 | **348500** |
| 2028 |  | 237252 | **237252** |
| 2029 |  | 237252 | **237252** |
| 2030 | - | 177939 | **177939** |
| Total lease payments | 773064 | 1130086 | **1903150** |
| Less imputed interest | (55078) | (274770) | **(329848)** |
| Total discounted lease payments | 717986 | 855316 | **1573302** |
| Current portion of lease obligations | 608404 | 143974 | **752378** |
| Non-current portion of lease obligations | 109582 | 711342 | **820924** |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Converted at 1.3723

As of December 31, 2025, the Company's aircraft lease was a financing lease, and the other leases were operating leases. The weighted average incremental borrowing rate for all leases is 10.9%. None of the leases have an option to extend past their current terms. The weighted average remaining lease terms at December 31, 2025, is 3.1 years. The Company's total operating lease expenditures for the period ended December 31, 2025, were $240,672 (2024 - $366,571). The Company's total financing lease expenditures for the period ended December 31, 2025, was $676,105 (2024 - $495,233), including interest expense of approximately $124,741 (2024-$131,337). Lease expense for operating leases are included in general and administrative expenses, while finance lease expenses are included in both amortization and interest expense, net.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

<u>Non-cash lease amortization and accretion</u>

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Amortization of lease incentives and other | $(5672) | $(9997) | $(8099) |
| ROU asset amortization | 127634 | 263627 | 600911 |
| Lease liability accretion  | 113041 | 99803 | 90378 |
|  | 235003 | 353433 | 683190 |

---

**14. Asset retirement obligations** 

Asset retirement obligations ("ARO") relate to minor non-operated interests in oil and natural gas wells in which NXT has outstanding abandonment and reclamation obligations in accordance with government regulations. The estimated future abandonment liability is based on estimates of the future timing and costs to abandon, remediate and reclaim the well sites within the next five years. The net present value of the ARO is as noted below and has been calculated using an inflation rate of 2.4% and discounted using a credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate of 10%.

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| ARO balance, beginning of the year | $24761 | $27030 | $24574 |
| Accretion expense | 2457 | 2069 | 2069 |
| Change in ARO estimates | (3907) | (4338) | 387 |
| ARO balance, end of the year | 23311 | 24761 | 27030 |

---

**15. Commitments**

The table below is the non-lease operating cost components associated with the costs of the building lease.

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **For the year ending December 31,** | **Office Premises** |
| 2026 | $163401 |
| 2027 | 163401 |
| 2028 | 163401 |
| 2029 | 163401 |
| 2030 | 122551 |
| Total | 776155 |

---

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

**16. Common shares**

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares, of which the following are issued and outstanding:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
|  | # of shares | $ amount | # of shares | $ amount |
| As at the beginning of the year | 78495184 | 98262510 | 78025237 | 98179271 |
| Private placement, net of issuance costs | 7050500 | 2777168 |  |  |
| Employee Share Purchase Plan (Note 18) | 265808 | 86990 | 469947 | 83239 |
| Restricted Stock Units (Note 18) | 194206 | 39035 |  |  |
| Exercise of Stock Options (Note 18) | 310799 | 108427 |  |  |
| Conversion of convertible debentures (Note 11) | 31645292 | 14114800 |  |  |
| Equity based transaction with non-employee (Note 18) | 634439 | 108455 | - | - |
| As at the end of the year&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | 118596228 | 115497385 | 78495184 | 98262510 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the year ended December 31,** | **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2023** |
|  | # of shares | $ amount |
| As at the beginning of the year | 68949109 | 96423648 |
| Private placement, net of issuance costs | 8510000 | 1622057 |
| Employee Share Purchase Plan (Note 18) | 309509 | 66755 |
| Restricted Stock Units (Note 18) | 256619 | 66811 |
| As at the end of the year&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | 78025237 | 98179271 |

---

<u>Private Placements</u>

On November 24, 2025, the Company finalized a private placement for $0.40 per share. The Company issued 7,050,500 common shares for gross proceeds of approximately $2,821,272 (US$2,000,000) less issuance costs of $44,104.

On December 22, 2022, the Company announced a multi-tranche private placement (the "2022 Private Placement") at $0.195 per share. At December 22, 2022, the Company issued 1,148,282 common shares for gross proceeds of $223,915 in the first tranche, less issuance costs of $7,732. On January 25, 2023, the Company closed the 2022 Private Placement by issuing an additional 8,510,000 common shares, at $0.195 per common share, for additional aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1,659,450, less issuance costs of $37,393.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

<u>Equity based transaction with non-employee:</u>

On October 1, 2023, the Company entered into a service agreement with a marketing consultant (the "Consultant") to provide sales and marketing services to introduce potential customers to the Company's SFD<sup>®</sup> technology, attend trade shows, and update the Company's marketing systems. The Consultant agreed to be compensated in Common Shares only for approximately US$16,000 per month, based on the five-day volume average price at the end of each month until February 29, 2024. 634,439 common shares issued to the Consultant on January 29, 2025.

**17. Net loss income per share**

<u>Net loss per share – Basic & Diluted</u> 

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net loss for the year&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | $(2317149) | $(9077495) | $(5451112) |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding for the year: |  |  |  |
| Basic  | 96453727 | 78271095 | 77646094 |
| Diluted  | 96453727 | 78271095 | 77646094 |
| Net loss per share – Basic&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | $(0.02) | $(0.12) | $(0.07) |
| Net loss per share – Diluted&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | $(0.02) | $(0.12) | $(0.07) |

---

In periods in which a loss results, all outstanding stock options, RSUs, deferred share units ("DSUs") and potential shares from convertible debentures have been excluded from the diluted loss per share calculations as their effect is anti-dilutive.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

**18. Share-based compensation** 

The Company has an equity compensation program in place for its executives, employees and directors. Executives and employees are given equity compensation grants that vest based on a recipient's continued employment. The Company's stock-based compensation awards outstanding as at December 31, 2025, include stock options, DSUs, RSUs, and the employee share purchase plan ("ESP Plan"). The following tables provide information about stock option, RSUs, DSUs, and ESP Plan activity.

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Stock Option Expense&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | $205859 | $118849 | $92500 |
| Deferred Share Units | 155000 | 15000 |  |
| Compensation Expense (Note 16) | - | 52634 | 55821 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation expense in Contributed Capital | 360859 | 186483 | 148321 |
| Employee Share Purchase Plan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | 43494 | 41619 | 30508 |
| Restricted Stock Units | 298527 | 40632 | 62442 |
| Total stock-based compensation expense&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | 702880 | 268734 | 241271 |

---

<u>Stock Options:</u>

The following is a summary of stock options which are outstanding as at December 31, 2025.

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Exercise price per share** | **# of options outstanding** | **# of options exercisable** | **Average remaining life (in years)** |
| $0.200 | 166200 | 166200 | 2.4 |
| $0.203 | 1400000 | - | 4.2 |
| $0.216 | 1553334 | 440000 | 2.0 |
| $0.252 | 78850 | 78850 | 2.7 |
| $0.259 | 100000 | 33333 | 2.7 |
| $0.260 | 52650 | 52650 | 2.0 |
| $0.264 | 177200 | 177200 | 2.0 |
| $0.309 | 4350000 | 50000 | 5.0 |
|  | 7878234 | 998233 | 4.0 |

---

The continuity of the number of stock options which are outstanding at the end of the current year and as at the prior years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
|  |

# of stock<br>Options | weighted<br>average<br>exercise price |

# of stock<br>Options | Weighted<br>Average<br>exercise price |
| Options outstanding, start of the year | 2647820 | $0.30 | 2927820 | $0.32 |
| Granted | 5750000 | $0.28 |  | $- |
| Exercised | (310799) | $(0.21) |  | $- |
| Forfeited |  | $- | (180000) | $(0.22) |
| Expired | (208787) | $(0.48) | (100000) | $(0.52) |
| Options outstanding, end of the year | 7878234 | $0.27 | 2647820 | $0.24 |
| Options exercisable, end of the year | 998233 | $0.23 | 777820 | $0.30 |

---

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2023** |
|  |

# of stock<br>Options | Weighted<br>Average<br>exercise price |
| Options outstanding, start of the year | 461320 | $0.51 |
| Granted | 2716500 | $0.22 |
| Forfeited | (100000) | $(0.22) |
| Expired | (150000) | $(0.59) |
| Options outstanding, end of the year | 2927820 | $0.25 |
| Options exercisable, end of the year | 877820 | $0.32 |

---

Stock options granted generally expire, if unexercised, five years from the date granted and entitlement to exercise them generally vests at a rate as determined by the Board of Directors.

On December 16, 2025, the Company granted 4,300,000 incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.309 to employees and directors of the Company. One half of these stock options will vest when the Company achieves a trailing twelve-month free cash flow per share of $0.15. The other half will vest when the Company achieves a trailing 12-month revenue of $25,000,000. The Company is recognizing Stock based compensation expense ("SBCE") for these stock options. None have vested as of December 31, 2025.

On February 24, 2025, the Company granted 1,400,000 incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.203 to directors of the Company. These stock options will vest upon the achieving of a trailing twelve-month free cash flow per share of $0.10. The Company is recognizing Stock based compensation expense ("SBCE") for these stock options. None have vested as of December 31, 2025.

On January 6, 2023, the Company announced the grant of 2,050,000 performance stock options at a price of $0.216 to employees, officers and directors. These stock options vest upon receipt of cash for SFD<sup>®</sup> services performed as per the following schedule.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Vesting Target** | **Vested** |
| 1/3 vest upon the collection of US$6.5 million | Yes |
| 1/3 vest upon the collection of the next US$7.0 million | No |
| 1/3 vest upon the collection of an additional US$7.5 million | No |

---

Approximately 1,653,334 of these options are outstanding as of December 31, 2025, of which 473,333 are vested.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

Stock-based compensation expense is calculated based on the fair value attributed to grants of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model and utilizing the following weighted average assumptions:

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **For the year ended**  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Expected dividends paid per common share | Nil |  | Nil |
| Expected life in years | 5.0 |  | 5.0 |
| Weighted average expected volatility in the price of common shares | 115% |  | 79% |
| Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 3.16% |  | 3.32% |
| Weighted average fair market value per share at grant date | $0.23 | $- | $0.22 |
| Forfeiture rate | 11.5% |  | 18.5% |

---

<u>Deferred Stock Units:</u> 

A continuity of the number of DSUs which are outstanding at the end of the current year and as at the prior years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
| <br>**Opening balance** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Opening balance | 120226 | 37354 | 37354 |
| Granted | 404927 | 82872 | - |
| Closing balance | 525153 | 120226 | 37354 |

---

The DSUs plan is a long-term incentive plan that permits the grant of DSUs to qualified directors. DSUs granted under the DSUs plan are to be settled at the retirement, resignation or death of the Board member holding the DSUs.

<u>Restricted Stock Units:</u> 

RSUs entitle the holder to receive, at the option of the Company, either the underlying number of shares of the Company's common shares upon vesting of such units or a cash payment equal to the value of the underlying shares. The RSUs vest at a rate of one-third at the end of each of the first three years following the date of grant. Historically, the Company settled the RSUs that vested with shares and cash.

A continuity of the number of RSUs, including fair value ("FV") which are outstanding at the end of the current year and as the end of the prior years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
|  | # of RSUs | FV/Unit | # of RSUs | FV/Unit |
| RSUs outstanding, start of the year | 915000 | $0.16 | - | - |
| Granted | 1875000 | $0.20 | 1035000 | $0.14 |
| Common shares issued | (194206) | ($0.20) | - | - |
| Payroll withholdings settled in cash | (110796) | ($0.20) | - | - |
| Forfeited | - | - | (120000) | ($0.14) |
| RSUs outstanding, end of the year | 2484998 | $0.35 | 915000 | $0.16 |

---

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2023** |
|  | # of RSUs | FV/Unit |
| RSUs outstanding, start of the year | 348334 | $0.21 |
| Granted |  |  |
| Common shares issued | (256619) | $(0.26) |
| Payroll withholdings settled in cash | (91715) | $(0.23) |
| RSUs outstanding, end of the year | - | - |

---

<u>Employee Share Purchase Plan:</u>

The ESP Plan allows employees and other individuals determined by the Board to be eligible to contribute a minimum of 1% and a maximum of 10% of their earnings to the plan for the purchase of common shares in the capital of the Company, of which the Company will make an equal contribution. Common shares contributed by the Company may be issued from treasury or acquired through the facilities of the TSX. Historically, the Company has elected to issue common shares from treasury.

A continuity of the number of commons shares under the ESP Plan which are outstanding at the end of the current year and as at the prior years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
|  | # of shares | $ amount | # of shares | $ amount |
| Purchased by employees | 132904 | $43495 | 234974 | $41620 |
| Matched by the Company | 132904 | 43494 | 234973 | 41619 |
| Total Common Shares issued | 265808 | 86989 | 469947 | 83239 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2023** |
|  | # of shares | $ amount |
| Purchased by employees | 168515 | $36246 |
| Matched by the Company | 140994 | 30509 |
| Total Common Shares issued | 309509 | 66755 |

---

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

**19. Other expenses (income)**

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Intellectual property&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | $16154 | $12565 | $12864 |
| ARO and related expenses | 5727 | (1741) | 2988 |
| Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications | 7136 | 135455 |  |
| Purchase of remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology and Rights (Note 8) | 231900 | - | - |
| Total other expense&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | 260917 | 146279 | 15852 |

---

**20. Income Tax Expense** 

Payments made to NXT for services rendered to clients and branch offices in certain countries may be subject to foreign income and withholding taxes. Such taxes incurred are only recoverable in certain limited circumstances, including potential utilization in Canada as a foreign tax credit, or against future taxable earnings from the foreign jurisdictions.

Income tax expense is different from the expected amount that would be computed by applying the statutory Canadian federal of 15% to NXT's income (loss) before income taxes as follows: (The Company is headquartered in Alberta Canada and therefore uses the 15% federal rate).

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | 2025 | % | 2024 | % | 2023 | % |
| Net loss before income taxes | $(1820183) |  | $(9077795) |  | $(5451112) |  |
| Canadian federal income tax rate | 15.0% |  | 15.0% |  | 15.0% |  |
| Canadian Income tax recovery at statutory income tax rate | (273028) | (15) | (1361669) | (15) | (817667) | (15) |
| Effect of non- deductible expenses and other items: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alberta income tax recovery (8%)<sup>1.</sup> | (145615) | (8) | (726224) | (8) | (436089) | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value remeasurement of convertible debentures<sup>2.</sup> | 1246256 | 68 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation and other expenses<sup>2.</sup> | 170327 | 9 | 92142 | 1 | 58801 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign income taxes<sup>3.</sup> | 496965 | 27 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign exchange adjustments | (68226) | (4) | 160597 | 2 | 2754 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in estimates | (57879) | (3) | (14841) | 0 | (10060) | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expiry of 2015 foreign tax credits<sup>4.</sup> | 215230 | 12 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;US loss expiry and other | 1193 | 0 | 1530 | 0 | 437330 | 8 |
| Change in valuation allowance | (1088258) | 59 | 1848465 | (20) | 764931 | (14) |
| Current tax expense | 496965 | 27 | - | - | - | - |

---

1. The Company is headquartered in the province of Alberta where the provincial tax rate is 8%.

2. The fair value remeasurement of convertible debentures, SBCE, and other expenses are not deductible for calculating taxable income.

3. The Company has earned income in foreign locations of approximately $1,656,552 with an estimated tax rate 30%.

4. The Company earned foreign tax credits in 2015 which expired in 2025.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

A valuation allowance has been provided for the Company's deferred income tax assets due to uncertainty regarding the amount and timing of their potential future utilization, as follows:

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net operating losses carried forward: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Canada and Alberta (expiration dates 2031 to 2044) | $9451820 | $11076403 | $9594511 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;USA (expirations in 2026) | 2106 | 3921 | 5631 |
| Property & equipment, Lease obligations and |  |  |  |
| Financing | 1962496 | 2008844 | 1959426 |
| SRED Expenditures | 676518 | 676518 | 676518 |
| Foreign Tax Credit | 451549 | 285772 | 285772 |
|  | 12544489 | 14051458 | 12521858 |
| Intellectual property and Right of Use Assets | (2053503) | (2472214) | (2791079) |
| Less valuation allowance | (10490986) | (11579244) | (9730779) |

---

**21. Financial instruments** 

<u>Non-derivative financial instruments</u>

The Company's non-derivative financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and long-term debt. The carrying value of these financial instruments, excluding long-term debt, approximates their fair values due to their short terms to maturity. The Company has determined that long-term debt approximates its fair value as the interest rate approximates market rates.

<u>Convertible debentures</u>

The conversion feature of the convertible debentures in an embedded derivative. Therefore, they are measured at fair value through profit and loss.

<u>Credit Risk</u>

Credit risk arises from the potential that the Company may incur a loss if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its obligation in accordance with agreed terms. The Company's financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, and accounts receivable reflects management's assessment of maximum exposure to credit risk. As at December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents included balances in bank accounts placed with financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. The Company manages accounts receivable credit risk by usually requiring advance payments before commencing certain contract milestones and when possible, accounts receivable insurance.

Please see Note 4 for an analysis of overdue accounts receivable.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

<u>Foreign Exchange Risk</u>

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk in relation to its holding of significant US$ balances in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payables, accrued liabilities, convertible debentures, and lease obligations, and pricing its SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts in US$. The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts, but to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange the Company uses strategies to reduce the volatility of United States Dollar assets including converting excess United States dollars to Canadian dollars. As of December 31, 2025, the Company held net United States dollar assets totaling approximately US$5,033,705. Accordingly, a hypothetical 10% change in the value of one United States dollar expressed in Canadian dollars as at December 31, 2025, would have had an approximately $690,775 effect on the unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss for the period.

**22. Change in non-cash operating working capital**

The changes in non-cash operating working capital balances are comprised of:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Accounts receivable and contract assets | $(4158055) | $1722665 | $(1835922) |
| Prepaid expenses | 54194 | (221126) | (17516) |
| Deposits | 5762 | 5763 | 3362 |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 176473 | (438199) | 559351 |
| Income taxes payable | 496965 |  |  |
| Deferred revenue | (840768) | 805656 | - |
|  | (4265429) | 1874759 | (1290725) |

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**23. Geographic information**

The Company generates revenue from its SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system that enables the clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. NXT conducts all its survey operations from its head office in Canada and occasionally maintains administrative offices in foreign locations when needed. Management has concluded that the Company operates in a single operating and reportable segment.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

**24. Revenue**

Revenues for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 were generated solely by the Hydrocarbon Right and four different customers. There were no revenues attributable to the Geothermal Right. Revenue fluctuations are a normal part of SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system sales and can vary significantly year-over-year.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Asia | $2886268 | $644294 | $2145716 |
| Africa | 13465018 | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total International | 16351286 | 644294 | 2145716 |
| Canada | - | - | - |
|  | 16351286 | 644294 | 2145716 |

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At December 31, 2025, $1,046,502 (US$762,590) of the remaining performance obligations for two customers remain unsatisfied. The Company expects to realize these unsatisfied performance obligations by June 30, 2026.

Revenue generated by one customer in each year was as follows, 82% in 2025, 73% in 2024, and 100% in 2023. The $1,519,845 overdue accounts receivable for greater than 180 days as at December 31, 2025, is with one customer (Note 4).

**25. Other related party transactions** 

One of the members of NXT's Board of Directors is a partner in a law firm which provides legal advice to NXT. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include a total of $41,540 ($55,455 as at December 31, 2024) payable to this law firm.

Another member of the Board was a board member of Pana Holdings Mauritius, the parent company of Ataraxia until May 1, 2025. Ataraxia held two-year term convertible debentures until May 30, 2025 (Note 11). Accounts payable and accrued liabilities to Ataraxia for accrued interest at December 31, 2025, are $nil, ($40,011 or US$27,814, as at December 31, 2024). The terms of the convertible debentures issued to Ataraxia included an annual interest rate of 10%, paid quarterly in arrears with conversion prices of US$0.143 and US$0.24 per common share. The debentures were able to be converted into either common shares or voting preferred shares with an annual dividend rate of 10% paid per quarter for the preferred shares, and they could have been converted on a one-to-one basis into common shares. The convertible debentures were payable on demand.

A third member of the Board is an employee of Mork Capital, which held two-year term convertible debentures until June 26, 2025 (Note 11). Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2025, were $nil, (December 31, 2024 - $57,063 or US$39,669) to Mork Capital for accrued interest. The terms of the convertible debentures issued to Mork Capital included an annual interest rate of 10%, paid quarterly in arrears with conversion prices of US$0.1808 and US$0.25 per common share.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

Certain members of the Board, elected to have most of their Board fees payable at December 31, 2023, transferred into convertible debentures (Note 11), for a total of US$147,000 (CDN$196,686). US$102,000 of these convertible debentures were converted into common shares of NXT during 2025. In addition, accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2025, include a total of $2,954 (US$2,152), (December 31, 2024 - $4,680 or US$3,253) to Board members for accrued interest on the convertible debentures. The terms of the convertible debentures issued to members of the Board included an annual interest rate of 10%, paid quarterly in arrears with conversion price of US$0.25 per common share.

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include $291,218 ($201,218 as at December 31, 2024) for Board fees.

<u>Related party expenses</u>

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Legal Fees | $145177 | $164373 | $129600 |
| Interest Expense<sup>1.</sup> | $367246 | $441986 | $107792 |
| Board of director fees | $245000 | $182500 | $185000 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. $US271,533 for 2025. US$322,905 for 2024, and US$79,356 for 2023. Includes interest expense for Ataraxia, Mork Capital and the board of directors.

**26. Segment Reporting**

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, amended reportable segment disclosure requirements to include disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. Among the disclosure enhancements are new disclosures regarding significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, as well as other segment items bridging segment revenue to each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and are applied retrospectively. The Company has adopted ASU No. 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures."

The Chief Executive Officer of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. serves as the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"). The Company operates as a single business segment, focused primarily on the SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys.

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

<u>(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)</u>

As a single-segment entity, the Company complies with ASC 280-10-50-20, reporting segment profit or loss, significant expenses, and other segment items. Given that the Company has one revenue stream and limited number of revenue contract, the CODM is focused on SFD<sup>®</sup>-revenue, SFD<sup>®</sup>- related costs and general and administrative expenses.

The Company has adopted ASU 2023-07 for the year ended December 31, 2024. Since the Company's single segment represents the entire entity, certain financial information may be referenced in the primary financial statements instead of duplicated in segment disclosures.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue | $16351286 | $644294 | $2145716 |
| Expenses: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft lease costs |  | 91237 | 364013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft operations | 2831343 | 1524743 | 876804 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survey projects | 2926798 | 405788 | 1008309 |
| SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net | 5758141 | 2021768 | 2249126 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salaries, benefits and consulting charges | 1636261 | 1791482 | 1512150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Board and professional fees, public company costs | 899523 | 899797 | 753468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Premises and administrative overhead | 779575 | 782218 | 822019 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Business development | 311086 | 303546 | 91235 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 702880 | 268735 | 241271 |
| Total general and administrative expenses | 4329325 | 4045778 | 3420143 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization | 1920733 | 1887013 | 1759473 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | 516775 | 750611 | 160262 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (32923) | 574106 | (8028) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss (gain) on fair value remeasurement | 5418502 | 296534 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of SFD<sup>®</sup> technology & other expenses | 260917 | 146279 | 15852 |
| Segment net loss before income taxes | (1820184) | (9077795) | (5451112) |
| Income tax expense | 496965 | - | - |
| Consolidated net loss | (2317149) | (9077795) | (5451112) |

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

**ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM**

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025**

***March 31, 2026***

**Table of Contents**

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| **1** | **ADVISORIES** | **ADVISORIES** | 1 |
| **2** | **CORPORATE STRUCTURE** | **CORPORATE STRUCTURE** | 2 |
|  | **2.1** | **COMPANY INFORMATION** | 2 |
|  | **2.2** | **INTERCORPORATE RELATIONSHIPS** | 3 |
| **3** | **GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS** | **GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS** | 3 |
|  | **3.1** | **THREE YEAR HISTORY** | 3 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(a)* | *2023* | *4* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(b)* | *2024* | *6* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(c)* | *2025* | *6* |
|  | **3.2** | **OUTLOOK** | 7 |
| **4** | **BUSINESS OVERVIEW** | **BUSINESS OVERVIEW** | 8 |
|  | **4.1** | **COMPANY'S OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES** | 8 |
|  | **4.2** | **SEASONALITY OF THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS** | 9 |
|  | **4.3** | **SOURCES AND AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT** | 9 |
|  | **4.4** | **MARKETING CHANNELS** | 10 |
|  | **4.5** | **EMPLOYEES** | 10 |
|  | **4.6** | **PATENTS** | 11 |
|  | **4.7** | **COMPETITION** | 11 |
|  | **4.8** | **GOVERNMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION** | 12 |
|  | **4.9** | **PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT** | 12 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(a)* | *Facilities / Office Premises* | *12* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(b)* | *Equipment* | *12* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(c)* | *Oil and Gas Properties* | *13* |
| **5** | **RISK FACTORS** | **RISK FACTORS** | 13 |
|  | **5.1** | **GOING CONCERN** | 13 |
|  | **5.2** | **RELIANCE ON KEY PERSONNEL** | 14 |
|  | **5.3** | **AVAILABILITY OF AIRCRAFT** | 15 |
|  | **5.4** | **DEBT SERVICE** | 15 |
|  | **5.5** | **RELIANCE ON SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT** | 15 |
|  | **5.6** | **FOREIGN CURRENCY** | 15 |
|  | **5.7** | **INTEREST RATE FLUCTUATIONS** | 16 |
|  | **5.8** | **COMMODITY PRICES** | 16 |
|  | **5.9** | **SEGREGATION OF DUTIES** | 16 |
|  | **5.10** | **RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS** | 16 |
|  | **5.11** | **RIGHTS TO SFD<sup>®</sup> TECHNOLOGY** | 16 |
|  | **5.12** | **GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS** | 17 |
|  | **5.13** | **TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENT** | 17 |
|  | **5.14** | **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** | 17 |
|  | **5.15** | **CYBER SECURITY** | 17 |
|  | **5.16**  | **ABILITY TO TRADE SHARES**  | 18 |
|  | **5.17**  | **DILUTION**  | 18 |
|  | **5.18**  | **INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY**  | 19 |
|  | **5.19**  | **DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND PROTECTION OF THE GEOTHERMAL RIGHTS**  | 20 |
|  | **5.20**  | **FLIGHT OPERATIONS**  | 20 |

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|  | **5.21** | **FOREIGN COUNTRIES** | 20 |
|  | A) | CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND SOCIAL INSTABILITY | 20 |
|  | B) | POLITICAL INSTABILITY | 20 |
|  | C) | COMMERCIAL DISPUTES | 21 |
|  | D) | CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY | 21 |
|  | **5.22** | **FLIGHT PERMITS** | 21 |
|  | **5.23** | **CREDIT RISK** | 22 |
|  | **5.24** | **TAX MATTERS** | 22 |
|  | **5.25** | **OCCURRENCE OF NATURAL DISASTERS, EPIDEMICS OR OTHER EVENTS** | 22 |
|  | **5.26** | **TARIFF AND TRADE RISK** | 23 |
| **6**  | **DIVIDEND POLICY** | **DIVIDEND POLICY** | **23** |
| **7** | **CAPITAL STRUCTURE** | **CAPITAL STRUCTURE** | **23** |
|  | **7.1** | **COMMON SHARES** | 23 |
|  | **7.2** | **PREFERRED SHARES** | 24 |
| **8** | **MARKET FOR SECURITIES** | **MARKET FOR SECURITIES** | **24** |
| **9** | **PRIOR SALES** | **PRIOR SALES** | **24** |
| **10**  | **ESCROWED AND RESTRICTED SECURITIES** | **ESCROWED AND RESTRICTED SECURITIES** | **25** |
| **11**  | **DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS** | **DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS** | **25** |
|  | **11.1** | **CEASE TRADE ORDERS, BANKRUPTCIES, PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS** | 29 |
|  | **11.2** | **BOARD COMMITTEES** | 30 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(a)* | *Corporate Governance Committee* | *30* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(b)* | *Disclosure Committee* | *31* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(c)* | *Audit Committee* | *31* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(d)* | *Compensation Committee* | *33* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(e)* | *Strategic Planning Committee* | *33* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(ii)* | *Responsibilities* | *33* |
| **12**  | **CONFLICTS OF INTEREST** | **CONFLICTS OF INTEREST** | **34** |
|  | **12.1** | **BOARD PRACTICES** | 34 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(a)* | *Expiration Dates* | *34* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(b)* | *Service Contracts* | *34* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(c)* | *Board of Directors Mandate* | *34* |
| **13**  | **TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR** | **TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR** | **34** |
| **14**  | **MATERIAL CONTRACTS** | **MATERIAL CONTRACTS** | **34** |
| **15**  | **LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS** | **LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS** | **35** |
| **16**  | **INTERESTS OF EXPERTS** | **INTERESTS OF EXPERTS** | **35** |
| **17**  | **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** | **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** | **35** |
| **APPENDIX "A"** | **APPENDIX "A"** | **APPENDIX "A"** | **36** |
| **APPENDIX "B"** | **APPENDIX "B"** | **APPENDIX "B"** | **40** |

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**1 ADVISORIES**

Certain statements contained in this Annual Information Form ("AIF") constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements typically contain words such as "anticipate", "believe", "can", "continue", "could", "would", "should", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "seek", "may", "plan", "remain", "shall", "will", "target", "foresee", and similar words and phrases suggesting future outcomes or an outlook. Forward-looking statements in this AIF include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to complete and be compensated for announced SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys; the development, commercialization and protection of the SFD<sup>®</sup> (as defined below) technology for geothermal resource exploration; that the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology may reduce the need for seismic in wide-area reconnaissance; the extent to which expanding the Company's scope of business to include exploring for both hydrocarbon and geothermal resources is anticipated to result in an expansion of its scope of revenue sources; the Company's intention to continue providing services on a fee-for-service basis and consider vertical models; our ability to successfully advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada; the Company's ability to successfully work with Synergy and Ataraxia (each as defined herein) to develop future business in the African continent; the Company's objective to continue to increase industry awareness of its business; the Company's ability to use alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar liabilities; expectations regarding competition within the industries in which the Company operates; the Company's ability to continue operating as a going concern; the Company's ability to repay amounts outstanding under estimates related to our future financial position and liquidity including certain contractual obligations; the Company's ability to repay the amounts owing under long-term debt; the sufficiency of aircraft and general business insurance coverage, should it be required; and general business strategies and objectives.

Such forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made with respect to the following matters, in addition to any other assumptions identified in this AIF: our ability to market our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology and services to current and new customers; our ability to source personnel and equipment in a timely manner and at an acceptable cost; our ability to retain key personnel; our ability to obtain all permits and approvals required; expectations that there will be no changes to the business in the anticipated financial year; expectations that there will be no renegotiation or termination of any contract that will impact NXT in 2026; our ability to access to materials and equipment; our ability to protect trade secrets and intellectual property from competitors; our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms; our ability to obtain adequate insurance; foreign currency exchange and interest rates; and general business, economic, geopolitical and market conditions (including global commodity prices).

Although NXT believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them as NXT can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is based on expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by NXT and are described in the forward-looking information. Material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ability of management to execute its business plan; health, safety and the environment; the emergence of alternative competitive technologies; our ability to protect and maintain our intellectual property ("IP") and rights to our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology; our reliance on a limited number of key personnel; our reliance on a single aircraft; our reliance on a limited number of clients; counterparty credit risk; tariff and trade risks; foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations; inflation; geopolitical instability; risks associated with climate change; changes in, or in the interpretation of, laws, regulations or policies; general business, economic and market conditions (including global commodity prices); and other factors described herein under the heading "*Risk Factors*".

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

The forward-looking information contained in this AIF is made as of the date hereof and, except as required by applicable securities law, NXT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In this AIF, except as specified otherwise or unless the context requires otherwise, "we", "us", "our", the "Company", and "NXT" refer to NXT Energy Solutions Inc. and its subsidiaries. All references to "fiscal" in connection with a year shall mean the year ended December 31.

All financial information contained herein is expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Our functional and reporting currency is the Canadian dollar. All references to "dollars," "$" and "CDN$" in this AIF are to Canadian dollars unless specific reference is made to United States dollars ("US$"). The information in this AIF is given as of December 31, 2025 unless otherwise indicated.

**2 CORPORATE STRUCTURE**

**2.1 Company Information**

NXT Energy Solutions Inc. is a Calgary-based technology company whose proprietary airborne SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system, applied in numerous basins around the world, uses the principles of quantum mechanics to infer stress anomalies of exploration interest. The method can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify areas conducive to fluid entrapment in order to recommend areas with commercial hydrocarbon and/or geothermal potential. The SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system enables our clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. SFD<sup>®</sup> is environmentally friendly and unaffected by ground security issues or difficult terrain and is the registered trademark of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. NXT Energy Solutions Inc. provides its clients with an effective and reliable method to reduce time, costs, and risks related to exploration.

We are continued under the *Business Corporations Act* (Alberta). The Company was originally incorporated on September 27, 1994 in the state of Nevada and was established in Alberta pursuant to a Certificate of Continuance issued October 24, 2003 by the Registrar of Corporations of the Province of Alberta. NXT's Alberta Corporate Access Number is 2010730915. There have been no material amendments to our Articles of Continuance other than those filed on: (i) December 27, 2006 providing for the creation of the first series of preferred shares in the capital of the Company ("Preferred Shares"); (ii) September 19, 2008 providing for the name change from Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. to NXT Energy Solutions Inc.; and (iii) August 2, 2023 cancelling the first series of Preferred Shares and creating an unlimited quantity of Series 2 Preferred Shares. Our phone number is (403) 264-7020. Our registered office and head office is located at Suite 302, 3320 - 17<sup>th</sup> Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0E8.

We are a reporting issuer in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia and are principally governed by the Alberta Securities Commission in accordance with the *Securities Act* (Alberta). We are a foreign private issuer under United States securities laws and are subject to the regulation of the United States securities in accordance with the *Securities Exchange Act of 1934*, as amended.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**2.2 Intercorporate Relationships**

The following table provides a list of all subsidiaries and other companies controlled by NXT:

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| **Subsidiaries** | **Date and Manner of Incorporation** | **Authorized Share** <br>**Capital** | **Issued and Outstanding Shares** | **Nature of the** <br>**Business**  | **% of each Class of Shares owned by NXT**  |
| NXT Energy USA, Inc.<br>| October 20, 1995 by Articles of<br> Incorporation – State of Nevada, USA<br>| 20,000,000 common shares<br>| 5,000,000 common shares<br>| Inactive<br>| 100%<br>|
| NXT Aero USA, Inc.<br>| August 28, 2000 by Articles of <br>Incorporation – State of Nevada, USA<br>| 1,000 <br>common shares<br>4,000 <br>Preferred Shares<br>| 100 common shares<br>| Inactive<br>| 100%<br>|
| Cascade Petroleum Inc. (Formerly Survey Services <br>International Inc.)¹<br>| September 6, 2011 <br>by Articles of <br>Incorporation – <br>Province of Alberta<br>| Unlimited <br>number of common shares<br>| 100 common shares<br>| Inactive<br>| 100%<br>|
| NXT Energy Services (SFD) Inc.<br>| December 2008 <br>by Articles of <br>Incorporation – <br>Canada<br>| Unlimited <br>number of common shares<br>| 100 common shares<br>| Inactive<br>| 100%<br>|
| PetroCaza <br>Exploration Inc.<br>| May 2015 by <br>Articles of <br>Incorporation – <br>Province of Alberta | Unlimited <br>number of common and Preferred Shares<br>| 100 common shares<br>| Inactive<br>| 100%<br>|

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¹ On January 16, 2017, the name of Survey Services International Inc. was changed to "Cascade Petroleum Inc."

**3 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS**

**3.1 Three Year History**

We provide our services in any region of the world where oil and gas exploration activities are conducted. However, we choose to be strategic and focus our limited marketing and sales resources, and equipment and staff availability, on a limited number of markets.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

A summary of revenues derived in our primary geographic market segments for the last three fiscal years is below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Year ended December 31,** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| International | $16351286 | $644294 | $2145716 |
| Canada | - | - | - |
| Total | $16351286 | $644294 | $2145716 |

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(a) 2023

On September 5, 2023, NXT announced that it had executed a contract to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in Türkiye. In Q1-24, NXT delivered the final SFD<sup>®</sup> survey results and performed the integration of SFD<sup>®</sup> data with the customer's existing geological and geophysical data. The Company's Turkish customer and one of its partners had requested NXT to add additional line kilometers to the original SFD<sup>®</sup> survey. All flight operations related to the data acquisition survey phase were completed in January 2024 and NXT's aircraft and equipment subsequently returned to Calgary. As part of NXT's SFD<sup>®</sup> services, recommendations with rankings are provided to the customer identifying their highest value prospects for exploration.

Given the passing of Mr. George Liszicasz, former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") in January 2023, the board of directors of NXT (the "Board") formally empowered a committee of the Board to assume the CEO's duties. The committee undertook its executive role, until Mr. Bruce G. Wilcox was appointed the interim CEO on June 21, 2023. Mr. Wilcox became the CEO on June 3, 2024.

On May 24, 2023, the Company entered into a ten-year strategic alliance and associated financing with Synergy E&P Technologies Limited ("Synergy"), which grants Synergy an exclusive license to use, distribute, sub-license, market and sell NXT's SFD<sup>®</sup> solutions in Africa. In addition, on September 30, 2023, NXT extended the exclusive license to include Ataraxia Capital ("Ataraxia"), an affiliate of Synergy.

Synergy and Ataraxia, with this new arrangement, are advancing SFD<sup>®</sup> technology to address energy security and transition in the African continent for both oil and gas and geothermal sources. Synergy, Ataraxia and NXT work closely together to train local technical teams and regulatory authorities on the patented SFD<sup>®</sup> technology.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

With the ten-year strategic alliance, Ataraxia, executed a subscription agreement (the "Ataraxia Subscription Agreement") pursuant to which Ataraxia agreed to subscribe for an aggregate of US$2.3 million convertible debentures to be advanced in instalments of which it completed US$1,400,000 million in 2023 (the "2023 Ataraxia Debentures"). The remainder was funded in 2024 (the "2024 Ataraxia Debentures" and, collectively with the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures, the "Ataraxia Debentures").

The terms of the Ataraxia Debentures include an annual interest rate of 10%, paid quarterly, the right to nominate a Board member, and are payable on demand. The Ataraxia Subscription Agreement also granted Ataraxia certain consent rights over incurring additional indebtedness and the issuance of additional equity, as well as the right to approve all nominees to the board of directors. These rights expired on May 31, 2025 when Ataraxia converted all of its Ataraxia Debentures into common shares of NXT.

On May 31, 2023, the Company received US$1,200,000 (approximately CDN$1,631,954) of the Ataraxia Debentures, representing the first instalment under the terms of the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement. The Company received an additional US$200,000 (approximately CDN$265,560) instalment of the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement on July 10, 2023 for a total amount of US$1,400,000 (approximately CDN$1,897,514). The 2023 Ataraxia Debentures had a fixed conversion price of US$0.143 per common share.

The Ataraxia Debentures could have also been converted into voting Preferred Shares with an annual dividend rate of 10% paid per quarter. The Preferred Shares were not transferable but could have been converted on a one-to-one basis into common shares. The Ataraxia Debentures were payable on demand and were secured by a general security agreement, subordinate to the long-term debt.

The proceeds from the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures were used to fund general and administrative costs including working capital, business development and marketing activities to convert NXT's existing opportunity pipeline into firm contracts.

In November 2023, the Company announced a multi-tranche unsecured convertible debenture (the "November Debentures"). The November Debentures bore interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and are due and payable two years after the issuance of the November Debentures. The November Debentures were convertible into common shares of NXT at a conversion price of US$0.1808.

On November 8, 2023, the Company issued the first tranche of the November Debentures for US$1,000,000 (approximately CDN$1,378,340) to MCAPM, LP and Michael P. Mork ("Mork Capital"). The Company appointed a representative from Mork Capital, Mr. Peter Mork, to its Board on July 15, 2024.

On December 22, 2023, the Company issued the second tranche of the November Debentures for US$150,000 (approximately CDN$199,260) which gives subscribers the right to obtain an additional 829,646 common shares in the aggregate upon the conversion of the November Debentures.

On January 12, 2024, the Company closed the final tranche of the November Debentures for an additional US$722,000 (approximately CDN$966,036). With the final tranche, the Company issued a total of US$1,872,000 (approximately CAD$2,543,636) for the November Debentures which allowed the subscribers to obtain an aggregate of up to 10,353,982 common shares. Insiders, which included Mork Capital, were issued November Debentures valued in the aggregate principal amount at US$1,522,000 (approximately CDN$2,076,776).

On January 12, 2024, all six Directors, as of that date, participated in the November Debentures by converting their outstanding Director fees payable as at December 31, 2023 into November Debentures valued, in the aggregate principal amount, at US$147,000 (approximately CDN$196,686). In connection with this issuance, such Directors have the right to obtain, in the aggregate, up to 813,053 common shares.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

The proceeds from the November Debentures were used for SFD<sup>®</sup> survey working capital requirements.

(b) 2024

The Company continued to focus on future revenue generation with the announcement of several SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts in 2024.

On September 24, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a contract with its Strategic Alliance Partner, Synergy, to provide a second SFD<sup>®</sup> survey for an oil and gas exploration company in Africa. NXT completed SFD<sup>®</sup> data acquisition over 14 flight days in January of 2025. NXT's interpretation recommendations were delivered during the second quarter of 2025.

On November 4, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey for AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited, a Pakistani company. Data acquisition operations were completed in December 2025. NXT's interpretation of the survey results and recommendations with respect to such survey are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2026.

On May 22, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in Southeast Asia. Data acquisition operations, interpretation of the survey results and recommendations with respect to such survey were completed in the third quarter of 2025. This survey represents NXT's entry into a new, highly active exploration region.

On August 21, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide a geothermal SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to Alberta Geothermal Resource Recovery Inc. ("AGRRI"). The AGRRI survey is an important milestone in NXT's development of the geothermal application of the Company's SFD<sup>®</sup> technology; our first geothermal survey for a client. The value to NXT is to demonstrate the commerciality of SFD<sup>®</sup> in the geothermal domain. The survey has been performed and results are being reviewed.

In addition to the SFD<sup>®</sup> contracts announced, NXT was awarded "Best Exploration Technology" at the 2024 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards, on October 9, 2024 in Houston. The awards spotlight the energy industry's leading innovations and thought leaders whose innovations today are enabling operators to find, produce, transport and process hydrocarbons more safely, economically, efficiently and sustainably.

In addition, NXT was named a finalist for the *Energy Transition Award - Upstream* category at the Annual Platts Global Energy Awards. The Platts Global Energy Awards recognize corporate and individual innovation, leadership, and exemplary performance in 19 categories spanning the entire energy and chemicals value chain.

To fund its upcoming working capital needs NXT issued convertible debentures during 2024. On May 31, 2024, the Company issued convertible debentures (the "2024 Debentures") to MCAPM LP for the principal amount of US$2,000,000 (approximately CDN$2,773,660). The 2024 Debentures bore interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and were due and payable on May 31, 2026. The 2024 Debentures were convertible into common shares at a conversion price of US$0.25 per common share which provides MCAPM LP with the right to obtain up to 8,000,000 common shares of the Company.

The proceeds from the 2024 Debentures were used to support the working capital needs of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys, and other general and administrative costs including business development and marketing activities required to transform the existing pipeline of SFD<sup>®</sup> opportunities into firm contracts.

In November 2024, the Company announced that Ataraxia would fund the remaining US$900,000 per the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement. On November 4, 2024, the Company issued a two-year term convertible debenture for US$500,000 (approximately CDN$676,995) to Ataraxia and an additional US$400,000 (approximately CDN$550,296) on November 12, 2024. The 2024 Ataraxia Debentures had a fixed conversion price of US$0.24 per common share. The proceeds from the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures have been used to support the working capital needs of the SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys in Africa.

(c) <u>2025</u>

During 2025 the Company executed on three SFD<sup>®</sup> contracts, acquired the remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights and technology, and improved its financial position by generating positive operating cash flows from the SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys, completing a private placement and having 100% convertible debenture holders convert to common shares by January 5, 2026.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

<u>Commercial</u>

In Q1-25 and Q2-NXT has completed SFD<sup>®</sup> data acquisition and interpretation for an oil and gas exploration company in Africa, through Synergy.

On May 1, 2025 NXT announced that it has entered into a new contract with Synergy to provide an additional SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Africa. Data acquisition operations for this SFD<sup>®</sup> contract are expected to commence by Q3-26, NXT received the first milestone payment for this SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Q1-26.

On May 22, 2024, the Company announced that it entered a contract to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in Southeast Asia. Interpretation of the survey results and recommendations with respect to this survey were completed in July 2025.

On December 4, 2025, the Company announced that it successfully completed the data acquisition phase in Pakistan for its SFD<sup>®</sup> survey with AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited (the "AL-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey"). NXT's interpretations and recommendations are expected to be delivered to the customer by the end of Q2-2026.

<u>Advance Application of SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology in Canada</u>

On November 24, 2025, the Company received a US$2,000,000 strategic investment by way of a private placement of common shares to its largest shareholder Mork Capital to advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada. Mork Capital was issued 7,050,500 common shares of the Company at a price of CAD$0.40 per share for total gross proceeds of approximately US$2,000,000 (the "Private Placement"). The Private Placement proceeds are providing NXT with enhanced balance sheet flexibility to accelerate widespread usage of SFD<sup>®</sup> data in Canada while preserving its core business model as a technology and service provider.

As part of this process, the Company engaged Baycrest Energy Ltd. to assist in evaluating strategic pathways related to this initiative. The Company believes this initiative represents a meaningful opportunity to unlock shareholder value from NXT's extensive proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> data library, which includes more than 50,000 line-kilometers of airborne geophysical data in the Western Canadian sedimentary basin.

<u>Convertible Debenture Conversions</u>

On May 29, 2025, Ataraxia converted all its debentures, totaling US$2,300,000, into 13,540,208 common shares of the Corporation. On June 26, 2025, Mork Capital converted all their debentures, totaling US$3,375,000, into 15,605,088 common shares of the Company. On September 23, 2025, US$49,000 of the November Debentures were converted into 271,017 common shares of NXT. During December 2025, US$677,000 of November Debentures were converted into 2,228,979 common shares of NXT.

The remaining US$45,000 of convertible debentures were converted into 248,893 common shares of NXT on January 5, 2026. As of January 5, 2026, 100% of all convertible debentures issued by NXT since 2023 were converted in common shares.

<u>Acquisition of Remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology and Rights</u>

On December 23, 2025, NXT acquired remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights for all present and future applications, sensor uses, and geophysical targets using SFD<sup>®</sup>, and as a result has full ownership of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. As a result of this transaction, NXT now holds full ownership of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology across all present and future applications, sensor uses, and geophysical targets, including, but not limited to mineral systems and other strategic subsurface resources.

**3.2 Outlook**

In 2026, NXT intends to continue its business model of providing SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys on a fee-for-service basis and advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada to accelerate widespread usage of SFD<sup>®</sup> data in Canada while preserving its core business model as a technology and service provider. The Company believes this initiative represents a meaningful opportunity to unlock shareholder value from NXT's extensive proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> data library, which includes more than 50,000 line-kilometers of airborne geophysical data in the Western Canadian sedimentary basin.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**4 BUSINESS OVERVIEW**

**4.1 Company's Operations and Principal Activities**

We utilize our proprietary, airborne SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system to provide a unique exploration service for the oil and gas and geothermal exploration industries. NXT provides a rapid and cost-effective method for our clients to evaluate large land areas for their exploration potential. NXT's principal markets have been in South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

The underlying technology employed by our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system was invented by Mr. George Liszicasz, our former Chairman, CEO, and President. The technology was initially licensed to the Company by Mr. Liszicasz until December 31, 2006 through a series of consecutive license agreements. On December 31, 2006, NXT obtained the rights to the technology from Mr. Liszicasz pursuant to the terms of a Technology Transfer Agreement (the "TTA").

Upon execution of the TTA, Mr. Liszicasz transferred to NXT all his rights and entitlements to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology for use in the field of hydrocarbon exploration.

SFD<sup>®</sup> technology for the purposes of the TTA is defined as the principles of quantum physics and engineering, which are utilized in the operation of stress field detectors used by NXT for the reception, collection and recording of subsurface geological stresses for hydrocarbon exploration.

SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors remotely respond to gravity perturbations that are associated with subsurface density and stress regimes that are meaningful for hydrocarbon and geothermal exploration. These responses are captured as raw data that, when interpreted, can provide a qualitative method to detect the presence of geological features such as structures, faults, fractures and reefs that are often associated with fluid accumulations and transport. The SFD<sup>®</sup> technology can be deployed over any terrain in onshore, offshore and near-shore environments and has been used both for prospect level exploration and as a reconnaissance tool in frontier and under-explored areas. The SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system has been demonstrated to quickly focus exploration resources, offering the benefit of reducing the risk, time and expenses associated with the upstream cycle. As part of NXT's SFD<sup>®</sup> services, recommendations with rankings are provided to the customer, which helps prioritize their highest value prospects for exploration.

Following completion of the aerial surveys, we deliver our clients a detailed report and maps of the surveyed area that identifies, ranks and recommends areas with SFD<sup>®</sup> indications of reservoir potential.

In 2006, we commenced our current business model and began providing SFD<sup>®</sup> survey services to clients on a fee-for-service basis. In accordance with this model, we have not invested either directly or indirectly in exploration or development wells or engaged in other exploration or production activities. Our current business model minimizes our capital requirements, thereby conserving cash, and minimizes any perceived or real conflicts between the interests of NXT and its survey clients.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

NXT's primary business model is to earn revenues by conducting SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys for clients on a fee-for-service basis. Secondly, we may be able to negotiate to earn revenue from gross overriding royalty income and/or other incentive fees from clients should they generate production on areas recommended by SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. Finally, in the future, we may earn a fee by providing other related geological and geophysical integration services to clients.

We also continue to utilize high-quality local sales representatives with key knowledge of their respective areas, potential clients and the exploration potential of a region allowing us to cover larger areas and more clients with minimum fixed costs. Our sales representatives continue to pursue SFD<sup>®</sup> opportunities in numerous regions. To ensure our sales representatives follow industry best practices, each representative is required to annually certify they adhere to NXT's Code of Conduct & Business Ethics.

NXT has been effective in positioning the SFD<sup>®</sup> method as an established geophysical tool for oil and gas exploration following the successful completion of projects in Canada, the United States, Columbia, Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Pakistan, Africa and Türkiye. Our efforts have been supported with the publication of technical papers, creation of project case studies and the development of a strong list of references and recommendation letters. In addition, NXT has now been granted patents or received patent allowance in forty-seven separate countries.

Our overall objective remains to continue to increase industry awareness and appreciation of the value of our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system and our strategy to achieve this includes maximizing client endorsement opportunities (such as through joint case studies) and targeting the most appropriate markets (i.e. where SFD<sup>®</sup> provides the maximum benefits). This can be summarized as "Frequency, Adjacency, and Repeatability." Our specific tactics include:

1. focusing the majority of sales resources on high profile primary markets with national oil companies that offer maximum opportunities for success;

2. building upon success in this initial market, and step out to other markets in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and South Asia;

3. pursuing expressions of interest from qualified potential client "bluebirds" from all other locations in the world. The bluebird model is defined as an opportunity that arises, not from deliberate targeted sales initiatives, but in response to unsolicited client enquiries;

4. continuing to conduct pilot surveys to expand our knowledge base and provide documentation to support the use of SFD<sup>®</sup> in new applications. Each new application opens more market opportunities and provides valuable case studies to support our sales initiatives; and

5. responding to opportunities to present at technical conferences, publish papers in periodicals and generally maximize our opportunities to educate the industry on SFD<sup>®</sup> capabilities and document case study successes.

As we continue to progress and grow our project pipeline on a fee-for-survey-projects basis, we remain optimistic given our progress during 2025. We conduct our operations in line with the Company's HS&E policies and safety management systems.

As NXT has three signed contracts at the date of this AIF, there is currently no one contract upon which NXT's business is substantially dependent; and NXT does not expect any aspect of its business in 2026 to be impacted by a renegotiation or termination of any contract.

**4.2 Seasonality of the Company's Business**

There is no seasonality to our business. However, NXT has a cyclical business, as revenue activity is dependent upon the level of capital investment in exploratory drilling in the oil and gas industry.

**4.3 Sources and Availability of Raw Materials and Equipment**

We do not foresee any constraints upon materials or equipment that will impede our ability to execute our business plan or affect our ability to conduct and/or expand our business. Our main direct project input costs are aircraft operating costs and data interpretation staff.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

In order to conduct our survey operations, we require the following:

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| *Survey aircraft* – Air Partners Corp. ("Air Partners"), a Calgary-based air-charter operator, provides crew and maintenance services for our survey operations worldwide. In December 2015, we acquired a 1997 Cessna Citation Ultra 560 jet aircraft, from Air Partners, which was previously made available to NXT to charter. In April, 2017, NXT completed a sale and leaseback agreement of its aircraft with a Calgary-based international aircraft services organization. On March 22, 2024 the Company extended its Aircraft lease for three years, until March 28, 2027 (the "Aircraft Lease"). The Aircraft Lease was converted to a capital lease and the Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease. We currently rely on Air Partners to manage and operate the aircraft which we use for our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey operations. |
| *SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors* – All of our current 35 survey sensors were manufactured in-house. Certain machining is required by third-party machine shops, with final assembly performed by our technical staff. The sensors, once assembled, require flight testing prior to being considered acceptable for operational use. Not all sensors meet the performance criteria for operational use; however, we have demonstrated our ability to manufacture new functional SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors. |
| *SFD<sup>®</sup> assembly* – The units in which the sensors are housed in are custom-designed, fabricated and assembled in-house or through subcontracted vendors. We utilize the services of Transport Canada approved Design Approval Representatives to prepare subsequent type certificates ("STC") for the installation of our SFD<sup>®</sup> units in each aircraft that we utilize for surveys. The time to obtain an STC approval for the installation of our SFD<sup>®</sup> units into any proposed aircraft type may require several months. |
| *Computer hardware and software* (*Data Acquisition System, SFD<sup>®</sup> Signal Conditioning Unit, and data interpretation software) –* The Data Acquisition System and software was developed by in-house personnel and is being utilized on SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys ("Data Acquisition System"). The hardware we use in our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey systems (other than the SFD<sup>®</sup> unit), and the balance of the computer software we use, are all readily available from retail or wholesale sources. |

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We are not dependent upon any other third-party contract manufacturers or suppliers to satisfy our technology requirements.

**4.4 Marketing Channels**

We largely use direct sales methods with use of independent commissioned sales representatives in international markets.

**4.5 Employees**

As of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 we had a total of 12 employees. NXT has no employees that are members of a labor union. The following summarizes the number of employees and independent contractors by main job function as at December 31, 2025:

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| **Function** | **Employees** | **Contractors** | **Total** |
| Senior management team | 2 |  | 2 |
| Finance and administration | 2 |  | 2 |
| Operations and technical development | 8 |  | 8 |
| Total | 12 |  | 12 |

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 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

Eleven of the above noted staff are based in Canada; our CEO is based in New York City, New York, USA. The eight operations and technical development staff include one research scientist holding a Ph.D., two geoscientists, three engineers, a logistics and safety professional, and an information technology professional. We periodically engage other technical and administrative contract personnel as required on a project basis.

**4.6 Patents**

In May 2012, we commenced a "provisional" patent application process in the United States and formally filed an SFD<sup>®</sup> technology patent on May 22, 2013, which was subsequently published on November 28, 2013. We intend to continue expanding the process with additional formal patent applications in the future. We understand that our right to patent the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology is not compromised by our ongoing commercial use of the technology, as the components of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology have never been disclosed to third parties (except under very limited and confidential terms) or released in any manner into the public domain.

In 2017, NXT expanded and protected its IP (including patenting and new research and development initiatives). Squire Patton Boggs LLP, a United States-based leader in IP protection, has been advising NXT on its IP strategy, including the prior filing of an initial United States provisional patent application in May 2012. In November 2014, NXT filed a related patent amendment submission in the United States and since undertaken new patent applications in select strategic international markets.

NXT has been granted SFD<sup>®</sup> patents in India (July 2021), Russia (January 2017), Japan (July 2017), Canada (August 2017), Mexico (September 2017), the United States (two patents were granted in November 2017 and September 2018, respectively), China (April 2018), and in the European Union (January 2020). In total, NXT has obtained SFD<sup>®</sup> patents in forty-seven jurisdictions. These patents protect our proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology and serve as independent third-party recognition of our technological invention in terms of practical applicability, conceptual novelty, and knowledge advancement.

**4.7 Competition**

Our SFD<sup>®</sup> airborne survey service is based upon a proprietary technology, which is capable of remotely identifying, from a survey aircraft, subsurface anomalies associated with potential hydrocarbon traps with a resolution that we believe is technically superior to other airborne survey systems. To our knowledge there is no other company employing technology comparable to our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system for oil and natural gas exploration.

Seismic is the standard technology used by the oil and gas industry to image subsurface structures. It is our view that the SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system is highly complementary to seismic analysis. Our system may reduce the need for seismic in wide-area reconnaissance but will not replace the role of seismic in verifying structure, closure and selecting drilling locations. The seismic industry is competitive with many international and regional service providers.

The SFD<sup>®</sup> system can be used as a focusing tool for seismic. With an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey, a large tract (that is, a tract over 5,000 square kilometers) of land can be evaluated quickly to identify locations with indications of reservoir potential. Seismic surveys, although effective in identifying these locations, are much more expensive, require significantly more time and impose a much greater negative impact on local communities and the environment. An SFD<sup>®</sup> survey deployed first can provide necessary information to target a seismic program over a limited area of locations selected by SFD<sup>®</sup>. This approach can result in a more effective seismic program as compared to traditional seismic surveying, and can reduce the overall cost, time, community resistance and environmental impact required to locate and qualify a prospect.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

The industry uses other technologies for wide area oil and natural gas reconnaissance exploration, such as aeromagnetic and gravity surveys. These systems can provide regional geological information, such as basement depth, sedimentary thickness and major faulting and structural development; however, these other airborne techniques are not as suitable for identifying areas with reservoir potential as the SFD<sup>®</sup> system.

**4.8 Government and Environmental Regulation**

The operation of our business, namely conducting aerial SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and interpreting SFD<sup>®</sup> data, is not subject to material governmental or environmental regulation in Canada or the United States with the exception of flight rules issued by Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Authority governing the use of commercial aircrafts, including rules relating to low altitude flights. The requirements in other countries vary greatly and may require permits and/or provide other restrictions to conducting flight operations in the country that may restrict our ability to perform SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys as freely as in Canada and the United States.

SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys in other countries must often comply with three requirements not encountered in Canada and the United States. These requirements usually include, but are not limited to:

i) customs obligations and bonds related to the importation and exportation of the aircraft into the country;

ii) obtaining permits from the local aviation authority; and

iii) obtaining permits from the country's Air Force.

NXT has successfully operated in several different countries in accordance with these requirements.

With our past experience in Canada, the United States, Türkiye, Nigeria, Bolivia, Mexico, Colombia and other countries, we do not anticipate any unusual government controls or regulations that might significantly prevent timely completion of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. However, we may encounter unforeseen government regulations or restrictions in other countries that may impair or restrict our ability to conduct surveys, which could limit our ability to earn revenue or potentially expose us to forfeiture of performance bonds.

**4.9 Property, Plant and Equipment**

(a) <u>Facilities / Office Premises</u>

NXT leases 7,300 square feet of office premises at 3320 – 17th Avenue SW in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The lease expires in September 2030.

(b) <u>Equipment</u>

Our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology is comprised of three main components, as detailed in the first three items below, which we collectively refer to as our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system. This system is generally stored at our Calgary office facility unless deployed during survey operations. When deployed, this equipment travels with the aircraft or is stored in a locked facility at the survey location when not in use. In addition, there is extensive interpretation equipment located in Calgary. The main categories of equipment we use are:

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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| *Stress Field Detector –* The stress field detector, or SFD<sup>®</sup> system, including a unit which houses the SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors, is the principal component of our technology. The SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors respond to fine-scale perturbations in the gravitational field caused by changes in subsurface density and stress distribution. These responses are transformed through electromechanical transduction into electronic digital signals as the output. The SFD<sup>®</sup> method has proven highly effective at identifying potential hydrocarbon traps in a wide variety of geological settings onshore and offshore. Airborne SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys are currently conducted utilizing an array of 22 SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors, consisting of six primary, eight secondary and eight research and development sensors, allowing multiple independent SFD<sup>®</sup> signals to be acquired at all points of a designed survey.  |
| *SFD<sup>®</sup> Signal Conditioning Unit –* This self-contained unit contains electronic circuits and high-capacity batteries for powering the sensors and for stabilizing and conditioning electronic signals. All sensor output is directly connected to this unit and after signal conditioning is completed, all output is forwarded to the computer system. |
| *Data Acquisition System –* This is used in conjunction with the SFD<sup>®</sup> sensor array on surveys. Our Data Acquisition System is a compact, portable computer system which concurrently acquires the electronic digital signals from the SFD<sup>®</sup> sensor array and other pertinent client data, including the GPS location information of the data. |
| *Interpretation Theatre –* Once returned to our base of operations, the SFD<sup>®</sup> data collected is processed and converted into a format that can be used by our interpretation staff using systems consisting of generally off-the-shelf computer equipment, high-definition monitors, projectors and screens. This equipment is generally permanently set up at our Calgary office facility. A remote SFD<sup>®</sup> data interpretation theatre is available and may be deployed during survey operations and would be set up in a facility at the survey client's city. |

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(c) <u>Oil and Gas Properties</u>

We have minor historical interests in a limited number of acreage holdings of undeveloped lands in western Canada. These assets are not a material asset and have been written off in our financial statements. We are not affected by any significant environmental concerns, nor is there any planned significant capital additions contemplated.

**5 RISK FACTORS**

Investing in our common shares involves a high degree of risk. In addition to the other information included in this AIF, you should carefully consider the risks described below before purchasing our common shares. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could materially suffer. As a result, the trading price of our common shares could decline, and you might lose all or part of your investment.

**5.1 Going Concern**

NXT continues to make progress toward realizing widespread commercialization of its SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. The Company's ability to generate cash flow from operations will depend on its ability to service its existing clients and develop new clients for its SFD<sup>®</sup> services. Management recognizes that the commercialization phase can last for several years, and that it can have significant economic dependence on a small number of clients, which can have a material effect on the Company's operating results and financial position. During 2025 the Company realized positive operating cash flow.

The events described in the following paragraphs highlight that there continues to be material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt about NXT's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued. The Company's current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company's obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

During 2024 the Company completed an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey and had received deposits on three other SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys planned to be executed in 2025 (the "2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys"). As of the date of these financial statements, the Company has finished one of those SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and the interpretation phase of two of the 2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys. In addition, during 2023 and 2024 the Company completed convertible debenture financings which resulted in raising additional net proceeds of approximately US$6,172,000 of which US$6,127,000 of the original proceeds have been converted to common shares at December 31, 2025.

The Company continues to develop its pipeline of opportunities to secure additional revenue contracts. The Company's longer-term success remains dependent upon its ability to convert these revenue opportunities into successful contracts, to continue to attract new client projects, expand its revenue base to a level sufficient to exceed fixed operating costs, and generate consistent positive cash flow from operations. The occurrence and timing of these events cannot be predicted with certainty.

Further financing options that may or may not be available to the Company include the issuance of new equity, debentures or bank credit facilities. The need for any of these options will be dependent on the timing of securing additional SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenues and obtaining financing on terms that are acceptable to both the Company and the financier.

The Consolidated Financial Statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these Consolidated Financial Statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used. These adjustments could be material.

**5.2 Reliance on Key Personnel**

We rely on a limited number of key personnel who collectively possess the knowledge and skills to conduct SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and interpret SFD<sup>®</sup> data as required to meet contract obligations. Additional or replacement personnel may not be found and trained quickly. The loss of any of these key persons or increased demand for our services from clients could impair our ability to meet contract obligations, thereby adversely impacting our reputation and our ability to earn future revenue from clients.

The Company's future success depends, to a significant extent, on the continued service of its key technical and management personnel and on our ability to continue to attract and retain qualified employees. The loss of the services of our employees or a failure to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We do not have "key person" insurance on any of our personnel.

We depend on key staff members that are involved in the SFD<sup>®</sup> data interpretation process and to continue to enhance our technology. We are working to minimize dependency on key personnel. Currently, a total of four persons, two of whom are highly experienced, are trained to interpret SFD<sup>®</sup> signals. A process of formal documentation of the ongoing research and development of the sensor technology, the acquisition/survey methodologies, and the processing and interpretation work flows is ongoing and will be part of the management systems.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

Within the Province of Alberta, the skilled personnel that we require may periodically be in short supply and there is specialized training required that can take several months in order for a new employee to become effective. If we cannot hire these key personnel, we have inadequate time to train them or should we lose current personnel, then our ability to accept contracts or meet contract commitments may be adversely affected, thereby restricting our ability to earn revenue.

**5.3 Availability of Aircraft**

On March 22, 2024, the Company converted its Aircraft Lease into a three-year finance lease. The Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease. Terms of the extension include a principle of US$1,210,000, an interest rate of 12%, and monthly payments of US$40,189. The Company has an early purchase option to acquire the aircraft on any of the following remaining dates, March 28, 2026 or September 28, 2026. The purchase price would be the amortized value of the lease liability, plus a four-month interest penalty.

When the aircraft is not needed for use by NXT, we seek to earn charter hire reimbursements from the aircraft through Air Partners.

In the event that NXT's aircraft is not available (due to damage, a need for extensive repairs, or other unforeseen events) to conduct survey projects, there is a risk that suitable alternative aircraft may not be available on a timely basis from other charter operators when needed. This inability to conduct survey operations could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

**5.4 Debt Service**

NXT has financed a portion of its operations through debt and leases. Amounts paid in respect of interest and principal on debt incurred by NXT may impair NXT's ability to satisfy its other obligations. All of NXT's debt is fixed rate. The lender has been provided with security over substantially all of the assets of NXT. If NXT becomes unable to pay its debt service charges or otherwise commits an event of default such as bankruptcy, a lender may be able to foreclose on or sell the assets of NXT.

**5.5 Reliance on Specialized Equipment**

NXT relies on specialized data acquisition equipment, including a limited number of SFD<sup>®</sup> sensor devices, to conduct our aerial SFD<sup>®</sup> survey operations. We would be at risk if these survey sensors were to become damaged, destroyed, worn out, stolen or in any way became unavailable for use in operations prior to us creating and testing additional sensors. Should the sensors become unavailable for any reason, our ability to conduct surveys could be delayed for several months as we built new sensors. During this period, we may become unable to satisfy contractual obligations, which may jeopardize future revenue opportunities and may potentially result in a client drawing on a contract performance bond posted by the Company or otherwise making claims against the Company for breach of contract. In addition, an inability to satisfy contractual obligations may have an adverse effect on our developing reputation within the oil and gas community. NXT mitigates this risk by researching new designs, constructing additional SFD<sup>®</sup> sensor devices and obtaining replacement cost insurance on each SFD<sup>®</sup> sensor.

**5.6 Foreign Currency**

NXT is exposed to foreign exchange risk because of holding foreign denominated financial instruments. Any unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arising on such holdings are reflected in earnings at the end of each period. The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts but instead uses alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar liabilities including holding excess US dollars before converting to CDN dollars.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

Changes in currency exchange rates could have an adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

**5.7 Interest Rate Fluctuations**

We periodically invest available cash in short term investments that generate interest income that will be affected by any change in interest rates. The Company's long-term debt interest is fixed at 4% until 2031 Any new debt financing could result in a significantly different interest rate.

**5.8 Commodity Prices**

NXT's customer base is in the oil and natural gas exploration industry, which is exposed to risks of volatility in oil and natural gas commodity prices. As such, demand for our services and prospective revenues may become adversely impacted by fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices. The impact of price changes on our ability to enter into SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts cannot be readily determined at this time. However, in general, if commodity prices decline significantly, our opportunity to obtain and execute SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts may also likely decline, at least in the short term. Therefore, NXT focuses on national oil companies as they have a long-term strategic view and are not as affected by short-term oil fluctuations.

**5.9 Segregation of Duties**

Due to our current limited staff, certain duties that are most appropriately segregated between different employees are assigned to one individual.

Standard internal control methodology involves the separation of incompatible functions by assigning these functions to separate individuals and in larger organizations to separate departments. We often cannot allocate these functions to separate individuals because our administrative staff is limited.

Although we have adopted alternative control methods designed to mitigate for the reduced ability to separate incompatible functions, these alternative controls may not operate at the same level of precision and there is more than a remote likelihood that our internal control over financial reporting will not prevent or detect material misstatements if they should exist in our financial statements. This lack of separation of duties exposes us to potential misappropriation of funds, embezzlement and other forms of fraud and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

**5.10 Related Party Transactions**

We may periodically enter into related party transactions. One member of NXT's Board is a partner at the law firm Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, which provides legal services to NXT. Another member of the Board was a board member of Pana Holdings Mauritius, the parent company of Ataraxia until May 1, 2025. A third member of the Board is an employee of Mork Capital, which held two-year term convertible debentures until June 26, 2025.

Although we publicly disclose all related party transactions and manage potential conflicts of interest through mandated adherence to our Code of Conduct & Business Ethics and the maintenance of a strong independent Board, all related party transactions have the potential for conflicts of interest that may compromise the ability of Board members to exercise their fiduciary responsibility to the Company.

**5.11 Rights to SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology** 

A risk exists that an unknown party may claim some legal entitlement to our IP, our rights to commercialize this IP, or our right to create SFD<sup>®</sup> devices and processes. However, we believe that such a claim would be without merit.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

The SFD<sup>®</sup> technology is an essential component of our business plan. If a third party challenged our lawful entitlement to this technology, the legal defense of our right to the technology may be expensive and could cause a loss of our right to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology, or a protracted legal process to assert our right to the technology would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

**5.12 Geological Conditions**

SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys have not been tested over all potential geological conditions. Some geological conditions may subsequently be proven to be unsuited for SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys, thereby creating unforeseen limitations to the application of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys.

Any limitation to the application of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys has the potential of restricting future revenue opportunities and if not properly disclosed to industry clients, such limitations may impact the reputation of the Company with these clients.

**5.13 Technological Improvement**

Unless we pursue ongoing technological improvement and development, we may be unable to respond to changes in customer requirements or new competitive technologies.

We must continue to refine and develop our SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system to make it scalable for growth and to respond to potential future competitive pressures. These improvements require substantial time and resources. Furthermore, even if resources are available, there can be no assurance that the Company will be commercially or technically successful in enhancing the technology. If we are unable to keep pace with new technologies, evolving industry standards and demands, that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

**5.14 Financial Statements**

In preparing these Consolidated Financial Statements, NXT is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect both the amount and timing of recording assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses since the determination of these items may be dependent on future events. The Company uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgment in making these estimates and assumptions. In the opinion of management, these Consolidated Financial Statements have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the Company's significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions used are based upon management's best estimate as at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period when determined. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

The estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and are based upon the best information available to management; however, we cannot provide assurance that future events will not prove that these estimates and assumptions are inaccurate. Any revisions to our estimates and assumptions may have a material impact on our future reported net income or loss and assets and liabilities.

**5.15 Cyber Security**

Our ability to manage our operations successfully is critical to our success. Our business relies on our ability to electronically gather, compile, process, store and distribute data and other information. Unintended interruptions or failures resulting from computer and telecommunications failures, equipment or software malfunction, power outages, catastrophic events, security breaches (such as unauthorized access by hackers), social engineering schemes, unauthorized access, errors in usage by our employees, computer viruses, ransomware or malware, and other events could harm our business.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

We have undertaken efforts and other steps to enhance our data security infrastructure. Any security breach or failure in our computer equipment, systems or data could result in the interruption of our business operations and adversely impact our financial results.

**5.16 Ability to Trade Shares**

There is no certainty that an investor can trade our common shares on public markets at a stable market price. The Company has historically had a limited public market for our common shares on the TSX and the United States OTCQB Venture Market (the "OTCQB") and there is a risk that a broader or more active public trading market for our common shares will not develop or be sustained, or that current trading levels will not be sustained.

The market price for the common shares on the exchanges where our common shares are listed has been, and we anticipate will continue to be, very volatile and subject to significant price and volume fluctuations in response to a variety of external and internal factors. This is especially true with respect to emerging companies such as ours. Examples of external factors, which can generally be described as factors that are unrelated to the operating performance or financial condition of any particular company, include changes in interest rates and worldwide economic and market conditions, as well as changes in industry conditions, such as changes in oil and natural gas prices, oil and natural gas inventory levels, regulatory and environment rules, and announcements of technology innovations or new products by other companies. Examples of internal factors, which can generally be described as factors that are directly related to our consolidated financial condition or results of operations, would include release of reports by securities analysts and announcements we may make from time to time relative to our operating performance, clients' exploration results, financing, advances in technology or other business developments.

Because we have a limited history of profitability to date, the market price for the common shares is more volatile than that of a seasoned issuer. Changes in the market price of the common shares, for example, may have no connection with our operating results or the quality of services provided to clients. No predictions or projections can be made as to what the prevailing market price for the common shares will be at any time, or as to what effect, if any, that the sale of common shares or the availability of common shares for sale at any time will have on the prevailing market price. Given the relatively low historic trading volumes, small trades of common shares can adversely and potentially dramatically affect the market prices for those shares. Accordingly, investors in our common shares should anticipate both a volatile stock price and poor liquidity unless these conditions change.

**5.17 Dilution**

Our right to issue additional securities at any time could have an adverse effect on a shareholder's proportionate ownership.

We are authorized under our Articles of Continuance to issue an unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of Preferred Shares. We may issue common shares and Preferred Shares under such circumstances and in such manner and at such times, prices, amounts and purposes as our Board may, in its discretion, determine to be necessary and appropriate, subject to compliance with all applicable exchange regulations and corporate and securities laws. Any such issue of common shares or Preferred Shares would dilute the proportionate ownership of the current holders of those securities.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**5.18 Intellectual Property**

We may not be able to protect our trade secrets and IP from competitors who would use this knowledge to eliminate or reduce our technological advantage.

Our success and future revenue growth will depend, in part, on our ability to protect our IP. We have implemented an IP strategy process to obtain patents related to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology, while also utilizing "trade secrets" protection of the proprietary nature of our technology as applicable.

Initiatives to expand and protect our IP (including patenting and new research and development initiatives) have been successful. Squire Patton Boggs LLP, a United States-based leader in IP protection, has been advising NXT on our IP strategy, including the prior filing of an initial United States provisional patent application in May 2012. In November 2014, NXT filed a related patent amendment submission in the United States and since that time undertook patent applications in select strategic international markets.

SFD<sup>®</sup> patents have been granted in Bazil (February 2022), India (July 2021), Russia (January 2017), Japan (July 2017), Canada (August 2017), Mexico (September 2017), the United States (two patents were granted in November 2017 and September 2018, respectively), China (April 2018), and in Europe (January 2020). The total number countries granting our patents is forty-seven. The patents serve an important purpose of protecting our proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. The patents also serve as multiple independent third-party recognitions of the technological invention in terms of practical applicability, conceptual novelty, and knowledge advancement.

The patent protection application process requires disclosure of at least some aspects of our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology to third parties and ultimately public disclosure. This disclosure could significantly increase the risk of unlawful use of our technology by third parties. Furthermore, we have no assurance that, even with patent protection, a patent could be registered to protect our IP in all or any jurisdictions within North America or other countries throughout the world. If registered, there can be no assurance that it would be sufficiently broad to protect our technology or that any potential patent would not be challenged, invalidated or circumvented or that any right granted thereunder would provide meaningful protection or a competitive advantage to us. Finally, protection afforded by patents is limited by the financial resources available to legally defend IP rights. We currently do not possess the required financial resources to fund a lengthy defense of our rights if challenged by a much larger competitor or oil and gas company.

We enjoy common and contract law protection of our technology and trade secrets. Employees and contractors are governed by confidentiality agreements as well as a fiduciary responsibility to protect our technology, supporting documentation and other proprietary information.

Our strongest protection of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology comes from restricting access to knowledge concerning the technology. Only a very limited number of NXT personnel have access to or knowledge of the underlying SFD<sup>®</sup> technology and no one employee has access or knowledge of all aspects of the SFD<sup>®</sup> system. Currently, no third party has any significant knowledge of the technology.

The Company reassesses the appropriateness of its IP protection strategy on an ongoing basis and seeks advice from IP advisors as necessary.

It is possible that a third party will copy or otherwise obtain and use the Company's technology without authorization, develop a similar technology independently or design around the Company's secrets. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the steps taken by the Company to prevent misappropriation or infringement of our IP will be successful.

An inability to protect our IP would make it possible for competitors to offer similar products and services that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**5.19 Development, Commercialization, and Protection of the Geothermal Rights**

With the acquisition of the Geothermal Rights, the Company will continue to refine and develop the SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system to commercialize the Geothermal Rights. This development requires substantial time and resources, and continued government assistance is not guaranteed. Furthermore, even if resources are available, there can be no assurance that the Company will be commercially or technically successful in enhancing the technology. If we are unable to develop and commercialize the geothermal applications of SFD<sup>®</sup> technologies, or adapt to evolving industry standards and demands, these could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

**5.20 Flight Operations**

We experience operational hazards in our flight operations that may subject us to potential claims in the event that an incident or accident occurs. The flight operations of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys are subject to the hazards associated with general flight operations. An aircraft accident may cause personal injury and loss of life, as well as severe damage to and destruction of property or the SFD<sup>®</sup> sensors and related equipment.

Independent third parties provide all the services required to maintain and operate the aircraft and they mitigate the primary risks of flight operations. These services are provided by an organization accredited by Transport Canada to operate aircraft in accordance with Transport Canada's approved and audited operating procedures. The aircraft operator employs the required pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, support personnel and ensures that they operate within their Transport Canada operating certificate. Our employees do not perform any airworthiness or flight safety operations.

We require the flight contractor to maintain appropriate insurance coverage for the risks associated with aircraft operations and we obtain insurance coverage to provide us with additional risk protection. In addition, we maintain general business insurance coverage and believe that this insurance and the policy limits are appropriate for the operational risks that we incur.

Despite our policy to not operate the aircraft directly and our insurance coverage, we cannot avoid or alternatively be insured for all risks of flight operations. In the event of an incident or accident, we may be sued by injured parties in excess of our policy limits or for damages that are not covered by our insurance policy. The magnitude of a lawsuit of this nature is not determinable. Furthermore, to the extent that our SFD<sup>®</sup> equipment is damaged, we may be unable to conduct SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys for several months following an accident.

**5.21 Foreign Countries**

We conduct operations in foreign countries, which exposes us to several risks that may have a material adverse effect on the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) <u>Criminal Activity and Social Instability</u>

We operate in foreign countries that can experience significant social upheaval and criminal activity. Systemic criminal activity in a country or isolated criminal acts may disrupt operations, impact our ability to earn revenue, dramatically add to our cost of operations or potentially prevent us from earning any survey revenue in a country.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) <u>Political Instability</u>

Any changes in regulations or shifts in political attitudes are beyond the control of the Company and may adversely affect our business. Exploration may be affected in varying degrees by government regulations, which have the effect of restricting exploration and production activities. These changes may adversely impact the laws and policies governing price controls, export controls, foreign exchange controls, income taxes, expropriation of property, environmental legislation, site safety or other areas.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

Currently, there are no restrictions (other than the payment of local withholding taxes) on the repatriation back to Canada of our earnings in foreign countries in which we have operated, such as Nigeria; however, there can be no assurance that significant restrictions on repatriation to Canada of earnings will not be imposed in the future.

Our operations may also be adversely affected by changes in laws and policies in Canada impacting foreign travel and immigration, foreign trade, taxation and investment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) <u>Commercial Disputes</u>

While operating in a foreign country, we are subjected to local commercial laws which often involve executing contracts in a foreign language. Although every effort is made to ensure we have access to an accurate English translation, misunderstandings and potential disputes between parties may arise.

In the event of a dispute arising in connection with our foreign operations for any reason, we may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or may not be successful in subjecting foreign persons to the jurisdictions of the courts of Canada or enforcing Canadian judgments in such other jurisdictions. We may also be hindered or prevented from enforcing our rights with respect to a government instrumentality because of the doctrine of sovereign immunity.

Accordingly, these risk factors have the potential of adversely reducing the level of survey revenue from our clients, our ability to operate effectively or our ability to be paid for our services and may have a material adverse effect on our financial position.

Where possible, NXT utilizes risk mitigation products offered by entities such as Export Development Canada ("EDC"). EDC financial products include insurance coverage of contract accounts receivable, guarantee support for contract performance bonds, and wrongful call insurance for such bonds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) <u>Corruption and Bribery</u>

Foreign markets may be susceptible to a higher risk of corruption and bribery. All of NXT's employees, contractors, and independent sales agents are required to adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct & Business Ethics, which prohibits illegal activities, including any acts of bribery or corruption. NXT conducts appropriate due diligence on all of its sales representatives and distributors and requires them to complete annual certifications that they adhere to the Company's Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy.

**5.22 Flight Permits**

We rely upon the right to conduct airborne surveys in foreign countries. These foreign operations expose us to the risks that we will be prevented from conducting surveys when requested by clients.

The operation of our business, namely conducting aerial SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and interpreting SFD<sup>®</sup> data, is not subject to material governmental or environmental regulation in Canada and the United States with the exception of flight rules issued by Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration governing the use of commercial aircraft, including rules relating to low altitude flights. The requirements in other countries vary greatly and may require permits and/or provide other restrictions to conducting flight operations in the country that may restrict our ability to perform SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

For example, in South American countries in which we have operated, such as Colombia and Bolivia, SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys must comply with additional requirements not encountered in Canada and the United States, including customs obligations and bonds related to the importation and exportation of the aircraft into the country, obtaining permits from the local aviation authority, and obtaining permits from the local Air Force. We have successfully operated in South America, Africa, Türkiye, and other global regions in accordance with these typical requirements.

Based on our North America and international experience to date, we do not anticipate any government controls or regulations that will prevent timely completion of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. However, we may encounter government restrictions in other countries that may impact or restrict our ability to conduct surveys.

If we encounter government regulation and restrictions that impact or prevent us from conducting surveys in any country, then we will not be able to earn revenue in the country and we may be exposed to forfeiting any performance bonds which may have been issued.

**5.23 Credit Risk**

Credit risk arises from the potential that the Company may incur a loss if counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its obligation in accordance with agreed terms. The Company's financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts receivable reflects management's assessment of credit risk. On December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents included balances in bank accounts placed with financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. The Company manages accounts receivable credit risk by requiring advance payments before entering into certain contract milestones and when possible, accounts receivable insurance.

**5.24 Tax Matters** 

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to income, value added and other taxes in Canada, the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof or tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the Company or its subsidiaries do business could adversely affect the Company's results from operations, returns to shareholders, and cash flow. Our effective tax rates could also be affected by changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, or changes in tax laws or their interpretation. While management believes the Company and its subsidiaries are in compliance with current prevailing tax laws and requirements, one or more taxing jurisdictions could seek to impose incremental or new taxes on the Company or its subsidiaries or the Company or its subsidiaries could be subject to assessment, reassessment, audit, investigation, inquiry or judicial or administrative proceedings by any such taxing jurisdiction. The timing or impacts of any such assessment, reassessment, audit, investigation, inquiry or judicial or administrative proceedings or any future changes in tax laws, including the impacts of proposed regulations, cannot be predicted. Any adverse tax developments, including legislative changes, judicial holdings or administrative interpretations, could have a material and adverse effect on the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows of the Company.

**5.25 Occurrence of Natural Disasters, Epidemics or Other Events**

Our business could be materially and adversely affected by natural disasters, such as fires or floods, the outbreak of a widespread health epidemic or pandemic, or other events, such as wars, including the military conflicts, acts of terrorism, power shortages or communication interruptions. The occurrence of a disaster or similar event could materially disrupt our business and operations. These events could also cause us to close our operating facilities temporarily, which would severely disrupt our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, our net sales could be materially reduced to the extent that a natural disaster, health epidemic or other major event harms the economies of the countries in which we operate. As such, the outbreak of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine could result in more widespread conflict and could have a severe adverse effect on the surrounding regions and the related markets, and on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The duration of the conflicts and related events and whether they escalate further cannot be predicted. Our operations could also be severely disrupted if our customers, partners and other third-party providers or other participants were affected by natural disasters, health epidemics, or other major events, such as wars and military conflicts.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**5.26 Tariff and Trade Risk**

Ongoing geopolitical tensions may lead to trade restrictions or tariffs that may impact NXT's business. In February 2025, American President Donald Trump, imposed tariffs on Canadian products imported to the US, including oil and gas imports and operating and aircraft supplies. Tariffs may disrupt trade, increase energy costs, and strain United States and Canadian relations. Depending on responses from Canada and the rest of the international community, trade tensions may exacerbate and could potentially escalate into a broader trade war, further impacting the economy and destabilizing markets – including the oil and natural gas market. Trade restrictions and tariffs may also increase volatility in, or have an adverse impact on, exchange rates and interest rates. Such occurrences may materially affect NXT's business, cashflows and financial position.

**We caution that the factors referred to above and those referred to as part of particular forward-looking statements may not be exhaustive and that new risk factors emerge from time to time in our rapidly changing business environment.**

**6 DIVIDEND POLICY**

We have never paid any cash dividends on our common shares and we do not anticipate that we will pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Our current business plan is to retain any future earnings to finance the expansion of our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board and will be dependent upon our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and other factors as our Board may deem relevant at that time.

**7 CAPITAL STRUCTURE**

**7.1 Common Shares**

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares. There were 118,596,228 common shares outstanding as at December 31, 2025, and there are 119,461,425 fully paid and non-assessable common shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026. The holders of common shares are entitled to dividends (subject to any prior rights of the holders of Preferred Shares) if, and when declared by the Board.

The holders of common shares are entitled to one vote per share at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company and to receive in the event of liquidation or dissolution (subject to any prior rights of the holders of Preferred Shares), all assets of the Company as are distributable to the holders of shares.

The complete description of the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions of the common shares is included in our Articles of Continuance, a copy of which is available through the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at <u>www.sedarplus.ca.</u>

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**7.2 Preferred Shares**

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Preferred Shares, issuable in series. The Board may by resolution fix before issuance, the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions to attach to the Preferred Shares of each series, subject to shareholder approval. The Preferred Shares are entitled to preference over the common shares with respect to the payment of dividends, if any, and in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company. As of March 31, 2026, there are no Preferred Shares outstanding.

As of May 29, 2025, the Series 2 Preferred Shares terms are no longer valid with the conversion of the Ataraxia Debentures into common shares of NXT. Therefore, the Board is planning to ask shareholders to cancel the Series 2 Preferred Shares at the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of shareholders.

The complete description of the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions of the Preferred Shares is included in our Articles of Continuance, a copy of which is available through the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at <u>www.sedarplus.ca</u>.

**8 MARKET FOR SECURITIES**

The following tables set forth the price history of the common shares listed on the OTCQB in the United States and on the TSX in Canada.

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|  | **TSX** | **TSX** | **TSX** | **OTCQB** | **OTCQB** | **OTCQB** |
| **Month Ended**<br>| **High**<br>***(CDN$)*** | **Low** <br>***(CDN$)***  | **Volume**<br> | **High** <br>***(US$)*** | **Low**<br>***(US$)***  | **Volume**<br> |
| December 31, 2025 | $0.365 | $0.270 | 94832 | $0.276 | $0.197 | 162624 |
| November 30, 2025 | $0.475 | $0.300 | 195904 | $0.315 | $0.189 | 336371 |
| October 31, 2025 | $0.560 | $0.400 | 131375 | $0.410 | $0.300 | 216932 |
| September 30, 2025 | $0.720 | $0.500 | 293710 | $0.507 | $0.358 | 38676 |
| August 31, 2025 | $0.930 | $0.680 | 860865 | $0.673 | $0.493 | 198455 |
| July 31, 2025 | $0.890 | $0.560 | 629748 | $0.650 | $0.425 | 195283 |
| June 30, 2025 | $0.640 | $0.460 | 711974 | $0.470 | $0.340 | 419484 |
| May 31, 2025 | $0.700 | $0.250 | 869580 | $0.501 | $0.202 | 817800 |
| April 30, 2025 | $0.270 | $0.210 | 313811 | $0.211 | $0.150 | 209924 |
| March 31, 2025 | $0.350 | $0.230 | 571767 | $0.250 | $0.160 | 654793 |
| February 28, 2025 | $0.300 | $0.185 | 178144 | $0.190 | $0.136 | 526145 |
| January 31, 2025 | $0.590 | $0.150 | 724808 | $0.400 | $0.095 | 1956364 |

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**9 PRIOR SALES**

During the most recently completed financial year, and up to the date hereof, the Company did not issue any securities that were not listed on an exchange or marketplace.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**10 ESCROWED AND RESTRICTED SECURITIES**

There are no securities held in escrow and no securities subject to a contractual restriction on transfer.

**11 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS**

Our Articles of Continuance provide the Board shall be comprised of a minimum of one member and a maximum of 15 members. At present, our Board is comprised of eight members.

Our Directors are elected by our shareholders at each annual meeting of shareholders and hold the position either until the next annual shareholders' meeting, the date of their resignation or until a successor is appointed.

The following sets forth information, including directorships in other reporting issuers, as of March 31, 2026, for our Directors, and executive officer:

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| **PETER MORK<br>HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA, USA**<br>*Director since* <br>*July 2024* | Mr. Mork, has served as a Portfolio Manager at Mork Capital Management, LLC in Healdsburg, California since 2021, and in similar roles over the last two decades, drawing on investment sector expertise. Previously, he led Institutional Sales & Research at La Jolla Economics in San Diego. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. <br>Mr. Mork is chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Strategic Planning Committee.<br>|
| **THEODORE PATSELLIS<br>ATHENS, HELLENIC REPUBLIC**<br>*Director since* <br>*June 2023* | Mr. Patsellis is a Greek attorney admitted to the Athens Bar Association since 1996, a Greek Ministry of Justice certified Mediator and the Owner of a boutique Law firm since 2013. He holds a Bachelor Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Law Faculty 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 various teams of professionals involved in large business transactions in the South-East European region. His expertise spans across 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, Marketing Services and Real Estate. He is currently sitting on the Board of Directors of NXT Energy Solutions in Canada and Vivid Living Co. S.A. in Greece. In addition, he is acting as legal representative of Oliver Marketing LTD in Greece since 2018. As of November 2025, he has also been appointed as liquidator of Pepper Hellas Asset Management Solutions S.A.<br>Mr. Patsellis is a member of the Audit Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee.<br>|

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*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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| **CHARLES SELBY<br>CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA**<br>*Chairman since*<br> *June 2024*<br>*Director since* <br>*January 2006* | Mr. Selby obtained a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University, a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Calgary, and was a registered Professional Engineer and lawyer in the Province of Alberta. Since 2017 he has been President and Director of Caledonian Midstream Corporation, a company that has natural gas and oil production together with a sour natural gas plant and infrastructure in the Alberta foothills and is also the CEO and a director of Wildcat Royalty Corporation. Mr. Selby served as Vice President of Pengrowth Corporation for almost 20 years participating in the growth of that entity to an enterprise value of more than $4 billion. He previously practiced law for two large Canadian law firms, specializing in securities and international transactions primarily in the energy business. As a professional engineer. Mr. Selby worked for Chevron in Canada, the US and Saudi Arabia. He has also served as a director and/or officer of a number of reporting issuers in the oil and natural gas industry including Arakis Energy Corp., with operations in the Sudan. <br>Mr. Selby is the Chairman of NXT. He is also Chair of the Audit and Disclosure Committees and a member of the Strategic Planning and Compensation Committee. |
| **GERRY SHEEHAN<br>DUBLIN, IRELAND**<br>*Director since*<br>*July 2021*<br>| <br>Mr. Sheehan has worked continuously in international oil and gas exploration, development, and production for over 40 years. He has broad technical and business development experience in Africa, South Asia and Europe.<br>Mr. Sheehan began his career in 1982 as a geophysicist working with the British National Oil Corporation ("BNOC"), after privatization becoming Britoil plc. He evaluated acreages in the United Kingdom, Dutch, Danish, Irish and Norwegian sectors. In 1986, he transferred to the BNOC Houston office as a technical auditor. He was later seconded to the Global Basin Evaluation Team, focusing on Africa and Asia.<br>In 1987, Mr. Sheehan joined the fledgling oil company Tullow Oil plc. as part of the founding technical team. The company was successful in Senegal on a World Bank-sponsored gas to power project. New acreage was secured in the UK onshore, Pakistan, Syria and Yemen, with follow-on successful exploration and field development projects.<br>From 1992 to 1998, Mr. Sheehan held the position of Chief Geophysicist. The company operated in South Asia culminating in the discovery and development of the one trillion cubic feet-sized Bangora gas field in Bangladesh on behalf of Texaco and Chevron. His project team also deployed a successful re-development of the offshore Espoir field in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa, with partners Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Addax Petroleum.<br>From 1998 to 2006, he held the post of International Exploration Manager, this role also encompassed a business development responsibility. This was a time of rapid growth and expansion in the company with new assets acquired in West Africa, North Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and South Asia. In 2004, Mr. Sheehan led the technical due-diligence team on the corporate acquisition of Energy Africa plc. The enlarged company rapidly expanded its footprint in Africa with notable oil exploration successes in Ghana and Uganda, both countries now seen as significant oil countries.<br>In 2007, Mr. Sheehan founded a private company, Blackstairs Energy. The company acquired oil field rehabilitation projects in Romania, and exploration acreage in Armenia and Senegal. The company also undertook technical and commercial asset evaluations on behalf of third parties.<br>In 2014, Mr. Sheehan was a founder of T5 Oil & Gas, a private London-based oil and gas company. T5 is a licence partner in a portfolio of assets in Gabon, comprising offshore oil production and a suite of un-developed oil and gas fields, both offshore and onshore, now being advanced to development. He has been continuously employed by T5 Oil & Gas since 2014.<br>Mr. Sheehan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and a Master of Science in Applied Geophysics, both obtained from the National University of Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society (FGS, elected 2009) and is an active member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG, 1986) and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG, 1996).<br>Mr. Sheehan is the chair of the Strategic Planning Committee and a member of the Governance Committee. |

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*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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| **JEFFREY TILSON<br>SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, USA**<br>*Director since* <br>December 2024 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Tilson is a Fee-Only Investment Advisor and the President of JST Investment Consulting, a Seal Beach-based firm he founded in 2011. With over two decades of experience in financial advising, Mr. Tilson is dedicated to providing clients with personalized, transparent, and fiduciary-focused investment strategies.<br>Previously, Mr. Tilson spent 10 years as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, where he co-managed and serviced approximately US$220 million in client investment assets. Recognizing an opportunity to offer a higher level of service on a more cost-effective platform, he established JST Investment Consulting as a referral-only firm that prioritizes client success over sales-driven models.<br>Mr. Tilson holds a double major in Finance, Real Estate and Law, and Management Information Systems from California State University, Long Beach. He also holds professional designations from the College for Financial Planning, including:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA)<br>Mr. Tilson maintains memberships in industry organizations, including:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Fee-Only Network<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Association of Financial Educators (AFE)<br>Mr. Tilson has held leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· President of Friends of the Child Development Center, an organization supporting early childhood education and development programs.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· President of Business Networking International (BNI).<br>Mr. Tilson is a member of the Audit Committee. |

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*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

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| **THOMAS E. VALENTINE<br>CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA**<br>*Director since* <br>November 2007<br>*Corporate Secretary since* <br>April 2014 | Mr. Valentine is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, where he has practiced law, both as a barrister and a solicitor, since being admitted to the Law Society of Alberta in 1987. He is a member of the firm's Energy and Infrastructure practice group and is involved in energy-related matters in Canada and throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia, a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University, and a Master of Laws degree from the London School of Economics.<br>Over the past twenty years, Mr. Valentine has delivered lectures and held workshops around the globe on a wide range of international oil and gas law topics in locations such as Afghanistan, Mozambique, Uruguay, Argentina, Singapore, Dubai, Doha, London, Amsterdam and South Korea. <br>Mr. Valentine is Corporate Secretary of Touchstone Exploration Inc., and formerly was a director of two other Canadian public companies, Calvalley Petroleum Inc. (to May 2015) and Veraz Petroleum Ltd. (to December 2012).<br>Mr. Valentine is the Chair of the Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. |
| **BRUCE G. WILCOX<br>NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA**<br>*Chief Executive Officer* <br>*since June 2024;* <br>*Interim Chief Executive Officer*<br>*June 2023 to June 2024; and*<br>*Director*<br>*since June 2015*<br>| <br>Mr. Wilcox has had a long career as an investment company CEO, analyst and portfolio manager. He spent most of his career with Cumberland Associates, LLC, a New York equity fund, from 1986 through retirement in 2010, progressing from analyst/portfolio manager to partner (1989), and Chairman of the Management Committee (1997). Mr. Wilcox specialized in Cumberland's investments in the energy industry (exploration and production and service companies), with an emphasis on value and long- term holdings. During his tenure, the fund's assets under management ranged from US$0.7 billion to $1.5 billion.<br>From 1984 to 1986, Mr. Wilcox was with Central National-Gottesman, Inc. as an analyst and portfolio manager on a team responsible for a $500 million listed equity portfolio.<br>Mr. Wilcox was CEO of E Street Management, LLC from 2016 through 2020, which managed a long/short equity fund of funds.<br>From January 2011 to present he has also been one of three managing members of Xiling Fund III, LLC, part of a series of private equity funds (US$100+ million) which invests in museum-quality Imperial Chinese porcelains, archaic bronzes and ink paintings.<br>Mr. Wilcox obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Modern Chinese from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1977); and a Master of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix (1980, now a part of Arizona State University).<br>Mr. Wilcox is a member of several boards, including the Teachers College of Columbia University (2003 to date, including serving as the Chair of the Investment Committee for that entire period), the University of California Santa Barbara Foundation (2003 to date, including as former Chair of the Board of Trustees, Investment and Finance Committees), and was a Trustee (2001 to May 2023) of the Manhattan Institute For Policy Research, a leading urban, state, and national policy institution, which works on matters such as energy policy.<br>Mr. Wilcox is a member of the Disclosure Committee.<br>|
| **EUGENE WOYCHYSHYN<br>CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA**<br>*Chief Financial Officer since December 2018;* <br>*President since November 2025; and*<br>*Director since July 2024* | Mr. Woychyshyn brings to NXT over 30 years of leadership experience in multiple industries and worldwide regions including North America, Europe and Asia. Mr. Woychyshyn has extensive hands-on experience and accomplishments in mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, purchasing, treasury, financial reporting and control, compliance, human resource management and tax planning. In almost ten years as an expatriate with assignments in Norway, China, the United States and Southeast Asia, Mr. Woychyshyn developed international business competencies. <br>Mr. Woychyshyn originally served as a consultant to NXT from November 2017 to November 2018, providing controllership services. From 2015 to 2017 he was the Chief Financial Officer of Imaging Dynamics Company Limited.<br>Mr. Woychyshyn is a Chartered Professional Accountant, CA, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from the University of Manitoba and a Masters of Business Administration degree from St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia PA. <br>Mr. Woychyshyn is a member of the Disclosure Committee.<br>|

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*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

As of March 31, 2025, the Directors and officers of NXT, as a group, beneficially owned or controlled or directed, directly or indirectly, 11,613,285 common shares or approximately 9.7% of the issued and outstanding common shares.

**11.1 Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions**

None of the directors or executive officers is, or has been in the last ten years, a director, CEO or chief financial officer of any company, including NXT, except as noted below that: (i) was subject to a cease trade order or order similar to a cease trade order or an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation for a period of more than 30 consecutive days that was issued while the director or executive officer was acting in that capacity; or (ii) was subject to a cease trade order, an order similar to a cease trade order, or an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation after the proposed director ceased to be a director, CEO or chief financial officer and which resulted from an event that occurred while that person was acting in such a capacity.

None of the directors or executive officers is, or has been in the last ten years, a director or executive officer of any company, including NXT, that, while that person was acting in that capacity, or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets.

None of the directors or executive officers has, within the last ten years, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or become subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold their assets.

Charlies Selby was a board member of Montana Exploration Corp. ("MEC") when it was issued a cease trade order by the Alberta Securities Commission on May 4, 2018 against MEC for failing to file its annual audited financial statements, annual management's discussion and analysis and certification of annual filings within the required time period. MEC ceased operations in June 2021.

Messrs. Mork, Patsellis, Selby, Sheehan, Tilson and Valentine are considered "independent" within the meaning of Canadian securities law.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**11.2 Board Committees**

(a) <u>Corporate Governance Committee</u>

The Company and the Board recognize the importance of corporate governance to the effective management of the Company and to its shareholders. The Company's approach to significant issues of corporate governance is designed with a view to ensuring that the business and affairs of the Company are effectively managed so as to enhance shareholder value. The mandate of the Corporate Governance Committee is posted on the Company's website and may be viewed at <u>www.nxtenergy.com</u>. Investors may also request a copy be mailed to them by writing to our offices at Suite 302, 3320 – 17<sup>th</sup> Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4.

The Board and management endorse the need to establish forward-looking governance policies and to continuously evaluate and modify them to ensure their effectiveness.

(i) *Composition* 

Mr. Valentine (Chair), Mr. Sheehan and Mr. Mork are members of the Corporate Governance Committee. All members of the Corporate Governance Committee are independent.

(ii) *Responsibilities* 

The Corporate Governance Committee's duties, as outlined in its charter, are to deal with the Company's approach to corporate governance and the promotion of compliance with industry and regulatory standards. The Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for overseeing and assessing the functioning of the Board and the committees of the Board and for the development, recommendation to the Board, implementation and assessment of effective corporate governance principles and guidelines. The Corporate Governance Committee's responsibilities also include identifying new candidates for appointment as directors and recommending that the Board select qualified director candidates for election at the next annual meeting of shareholders.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

(b) <u>Disclosure</u> <u>Committee</u>

(i) *Composition*

The Disclosure Committee currently consists of Mr. Wilcox and Mr. Selby and Mr. Woychyshyn.

(ii) *Responsibilities* 

The Disclosure Committee's duties are to ensure that the Company provides timely, accurate and balanced disclosure of all material information about the Company and to provide fair and equal access to such information. All news releases, including but not limited to releases of material information, are managed by the Disclosure Committee. If the information has been determined by the Disclosure Committee to be material, news releases will be prepared, reviewed and then disseminated through a news-wire service that provides simultaneous service to widespread news services and financial media. Additionally, the Disclosure Committee is responsible for ensuring public disclosure through filing these news releases on SEDAR+, EDGAR, and our website.

(c) <u>Audit Committee</u>

(i) *Composition*

The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Selby (Chair), Tilson, and Patsellis. All members of the Audit Committee are independent within the meaning of National Instrument 52-110 – *Audit Committees*, and each member is financially literate. The Audit Committee Charter is attached in Appendix "A". All members of the Audit Committee have an educational background and experience that provides them with the knowledge and ability to understand accounting policies and related financial reporting and disclosure issues, in order to fulfill their duties and responsibilities as a member of the Audit Committee.

(A) Charles Selby

Mr. Selby is both a lawyer and professional engineer, with past legal experience specializing in securities and corporate finance matters. He has served on the board or in senior management roles with a number of private firms as well as reporting issuers in the oil and natural gas industry. Mr. Selby has previously served on the audit committees of Alta Canada Energy Corp. and served as the audit committee chairman for Idaho Natural Resources Corp. (formerly Bridge Resources Corp.).

(B) Jeffrey Tilson

Mr. Tilson spent 10 years as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and currently owns, where he co-managed and serviced approximately US$220 million in client investment assets. He currently runs his referral-only firm, JST Investment Consulting, that he established. He holds a double major in Finance, Real Estate & Law, and Management Information Systems from California State University, Long Beach and holds professional designations from the College for Financial Planning, including:

· Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)

· Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS)

· Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA)

Mr. Tilson maintains active memberships in industry organizations, including:

· National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)

· Fee-Only Network

· Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC)

· Association of Financial Educators (AFE)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

(C) Theodore Patsellis

Mr. Patsellis obtained a Bachelor's Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Law Faculty and an LL.M. degree from the Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich. His expertise comprises mergers and acquisitions, corporate and transactional law, local and international taxation, corporate governance and compliance. He has acquired experience working in diversified environments and a variety of business cultures as a lawyer and tax professional. He led a team of professionals involved in large business transactions in the South-East European region.

(ii) *Oversight*

The Board has adopted all recommendations by the Audit Committee with respect to the nomination and compensation of the external auditor.

(iii) *Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures*

The Audit Committee has adopted a formal policy requiring the pre-approval of all audit and non-audit related services to be provided by the Company's principal auditor prior to the commencement of the engagement, subject to the following:

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| the Audit Committee will review annually a list of audit, audit related, recurring tax and other non-audit services and recommend pre-approval of those services for the upcoming year. Any additional requests will be addressed on a case-by-case specific engagement basis; |
| for engagements not on the pre-approved list, the Audit Committee has delegated to the Chair of the Audit Committee the authority to pre-approve individual non-audit service engagements with expected costs of up to $50,000 (annual aggregate total) subject to reporting to the Audit Committee, at its next scheduled meeting; and  |
| for engagements not on the pre-approved list and with expected costs greater than $50,000 (annual aggregate total), the entire Audit Committee must approve this service, generally at its next scheduled meeting. |

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(iv) *Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees, Tax Fees and All Other Fees*

The following table sets forth the aggregate audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees, and all other fees of our principal accountants (MNP LLP) and all other fees billed for products and services provided by our principal accountants for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024.

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| Audit fees<sup>1.</sup> | $271245 | $260010 |
| Tax fees |  |  |
| Other fees | - | - |
| Total fees | 271245 | 260010 |

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<sup>1</sup>. Includes fees related to reviews of each of the Company's unaudited interim, 3-month quarterly filing period.

Our Audit Committee nominates and engages our independent auditors to audit our financial statements and also requires management to obtain the Audit Committee's approval on a case-by-case basis before engaging our independent auditors to provide any audit or permitted non-audit services to the Company or any of our subsidiaries. All fees shown have been pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

(v) *Auditor*

MNP LLP has been the auditor of the Company as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

(d) <u>Compensation</u> <u>Committee</u>

(i) *Composition* 

Messrs. Mork (Chair), Selby and Valentine are the current members of the Compensation Committee. All members are independent within the meaning of National Instrument 58-101 – *Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices* and have extensive direct financial and legal experience which is relevant to fulfilling their responsibilities related to executive compensation. Mr. Selby has approximately 30 years of experience in advising a Canadian company on compensation issues and has served on the compensation committees of the board of directors of other reporting issuers. Mr. Valentine has served on the compensation committee of two public companies, and has dealt with compensation and employment law issues for 30 years. In his career as a portfolio manager, Mr. Mork has advised on and analyzed compensation plans for public companies. In addition, he has gained relevant human resource experience serving on various boards.

(ii) *Responsibilities* 

The Compensation Committee's duties, as outlined in its charter, are to deal with the assessment of management and succession to key positions and compensation within the Company. The Compensation Committee shall assist the Board in discharging the Board's oversight responsibilities relating to the compensation and retention of key senior management employees, and in particular the CEO, with the skills and expertise needed to enable the Company to achieve its goals and strategies at fair and competitive compensation and appropriate performance incentives. In discharging its responsibilities, the Compensation Committee will report and, where appropriate make recommendations to the Board in respect of the matters identified in its charter.

The charter of the Compensation Committee is posted on the Company's website and may viewed at <u>www.nxtenergy.com</u>. Investors may also request a copy be mailed to them by writing to our offices at Suite 302, 3320 – 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4.

(e) <u>Strategic Planning</u> <u>Committee</u>

(i) *Composition*

Messrs. Sheehan (Chair), Selby, and Patsellis are the current members of the Strategic Planning Committee. All members of the Strategic Planning Committee are independent within the meaning of National Instrument 58-101 – *Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices*.

(ii) Responsibilities

The Strategic Planning Committee's duties are to set out the long-term goals of the Company and to take an active role in the development and execution of plans to achieve those goals. The Committee participates in establishing priority areas of Company business, assessment of strategic initiatives from Company senior executives with regard to development and implementation control of the Company strategy and business area specific strategies of the Company. The Strategic Planning Committee also makes recommendations regarding the overall organization and management structure including areas where management needs to be strengthened, reviewing the organizational job descriptions and requirements and procedures for coordination of organizational management and Board resources. The Strategic Planning Committee is actively involved in the Company's strategic planning process and reviews all materials relating to the strategic plan with management. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving the strategic plan. At least one Board meeting each year is centered on discussing and considering the strategic plan, which takes into account the risks and opportunities of the business. Management must seek the Board's approval for any transaction that would have a significant impact on the strategic plan.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**12 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST**

Potential material conflicts of interest with directors, officers and insiders are discussed in sections 3.1, 5.9 and 5.10 of this AIF, which include related party transactions and segregation of duties.

**12.1 Board Practices**

(a) <u>Expiration Dates</u>

No director or member of our administrative, or supervisory bodies has an expiration date for their current term of office. Directors are elected by shareholders at the annual meeting of shareholders and hold the position either until the next annual shareholders' meeting or until a successor is appointed. The period during which each individual has served as a director is set out in the table under "*Directors and Officers*".

(b) <u>Service Contracts</u>

No non-executive directors have service contracts with the Company or any of its subsidiaries that provide benefits upon termination.

(c) <u>Board of Directors Mandate</u>

The principal role of the Board is stewardship of the Company through the creation of shareholder value, including the protection and enhancement of the value of its assets, as the fundamental objective. The stewardship responsibility means that the Board oversees the general operation of the business and management, which is responsible for the day-to-day conduct of the business. The Board must assess and ensure systems are in place to manage the risks of the Company's business with the objective of preserving the Company's assets. The Board, through the CEO, sets the attitude and disposition of the Company towards compliance with applicable laws, environmental, safety and health policies, financial practices and reporting. In addition to its primary accountability to shareholders, the Board is also accountable to employees, government authorities, other stakeholders and the public. The mandate of the Board is attached as Appendix "B".

**13 TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR**

Our transfer agent and registrar is Computershare Trust Company of Canada, located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at #800, 324 - 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2Z2, <u>www.computershare.com</u>.

**14 MATERIAL CONTRACTS**

On May 31, 2023, the Company and Ataraxia entered into an Investor Rights Agreement (the "Investor Rights Agreement") pursuant to which Ataraxia has been granted the right: (i) to nominate one person for election or appointment as a director of the Company; (ii) to have one representative of Ataraxia attend the Company's Board meetings as an observer (except any portion of a Board meeting where the Company's relationship with Ataraxia is to be a subject of discussion); (iii) to purchase up to its pro rata portion (calculated on a fully diluted basis) of any securities offered by the Company, subject to certain limitations set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement; and (iv) receive certain information regarding the Company, including annual and quarterly financial statements, annual budgets, the capitalization tables, and access to its premises upon reasonable notification. In each case, Ataraxia will retain the rights set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement for so long as Ataraxia holds common shares representing at least 5% of the outstanding common shares of the Company. Ataraxia currently owns 13,540,208 common shares. This represents approximately 11.3% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of this AIF.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

The Investor Rights Agreement is publicly available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at <u>www.sedarplus.ca</u>.

**15 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS**

The Company was not party to, and its property was not the subject of, any legal proceedings during the year ended December 31, 2025, and no settlement agreements were entered into before a court relating to securities legislation or with a securities regulatory authority during the period. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge, there are no legal or regulatory proceedings existing or pending which have had or may have significant effects on the Company's financial position or profitability, and no such proceedings are pending or known to be contemplated by governmental or regulatory authorities.

**16 INTERESTS OF EXPERTS**

MNP LLP are the auditors of the Company and have confirmed with respect to the Company that they are independent within the meaning of the relevant rules and related interpretations prescribed by the relevant professional bodies in Canada and any applicable legislation or regulations, and also that they are independent accountants with respect to the Company under all relevant United States professional and regulatory standards.

**17 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

The Company's consolidated financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. Additional financial information relating to NXT can be found in the Company's financial statements, MD&A, and on SEDAR+ at <u>www.sedarplus.ca</u>.

Additional information, including directors' and officers' remuneration, principal holders of NXT's securities, and options to purchase securities, is included in the information circular for NXT's most recent annual meeting of shareholders that involves the election of directors. Additional financial information is contained in NXT's audited consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is available on NXT's website at <u>www.nxtenergy.com</u> and on SEDAR+ at <u>www.sedarplus.ca</u>.

 *AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**APPENDIX "A"**

**AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER**

**INTRODUCTION**

This charter (the "Charter") has been adopted to govern the composition, mandate, responsibilities and authority of the Audit Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the "Company").

**COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURES**

1. The Committee shall be appointed by the Board and shall be composed of three directors, with at least two of whom being "independent" as required by the *Business Corporations Act* (Alberta) (the "Act").

2. The Board will appoint the chair of the Committee.

3. Quorum for meetings shall be a majority of the members of the Committee, present in person or by telephone or other telecommunication device that permits all persons participating in the meeting to speak and to hear each other.

4. Meetings of the Committee shall be conducted as follows:

(a) the Committee shall meet, in person or by teleconference, at least four times annually at such times and locations as may be requested by the chair of the Committee. Notice of meetings to the members shall be the same as set out in the by-laws of the Company for meetings of the Board. The Auditors or any member of the Committee may request a meeting of the Committee; and

(b) management representatives may be invited to attend meetings (except private sessions with the Auditors as defined below).

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE**

The primary responsibilities of the Committee are:

1. To recommend to the Board:

(a) the external auditor (the "Auditors") to be nominated for appointment by the shareholders of the Company for the purpose of preparing or issuing the Auditor's report or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company; and

(b) the compensation of the Auditors.

2. To oversee the work of the Auditors in preparing or issuing the Auditor's report on the Company's annual consolidated financial statements or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company including the resolution of disagreements between management of the Company and the Auditors regarding financial reporting.

3. To pre-approve, as required by the Act and subject to the exemptions in the Act, all non-audit services to be provided to the Company by the Auditors. The Committee may, in accordance with the requirements of the Act, delegate to one or more members of the Committee the authority to pre-approve non-audit services to be provided by the Auditors, provided that all such pre-approvals of non-audit services shall be presented to the Committee at its first scheduled meeting following such pre-approval.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

4. To review:

(a) the Company's unaudited quarterly consolidated financial statements for the first, second and third quarters of the Company's fiscal year ("quarterly statements") and the Company's audited annual consolidated financial statements ("annual statements");

(b) the Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") prepared in conjunction with the quarterly and annual statements; and

(c) all press releases to be issued by the Company with respect to its annual and quarterly earnings and press releases on other material financial reporting matters.

5. To satisfy itself that adequate procedures are adopted by the Company for the review of the Company's public disclosure of financial information extracted or derived from the Company's financial statements other than the public disclosure referred to in section 4 above, and to regularly assess the adequacy of such procedures.

6. To satisfy itself that adequate procedures are adopted and oversee the maintenance of procedures for:

(a) the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters; and

(b) the confidential anonymous submission by employees of the Company and its subsidiaries of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.

7. To review and approve the Company's and its subsidiaries' hiring policies regarding partners, employees and former partners and employees of the current and former Auditors of the Company and its subsidiaries.

**AUTHORITY OF THE COMMITTEE**

Subject to prior consultation with the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer (except in unusual circumstances), the Committee is authorized to:

1. engage independent counsel and other advisors it determines necessary to carry out the Committee's duties and responsibilities;

2. set and require the Company to pay the compensation and charged expenses for any advisors engaged by the Committee; and

3. communicate directly with any internal audit staff of the Company and its subsidiaries (if any) and the Auditors.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE**

**Auditors**

1. The Committee shall ensure that the Company requires and instructs the Auditors to report directly to the Committee.

2. The Committee is responsible for ensuring the independence of the Auditors. On an annual basis, the Committee shall obtain a formal written statement from the Auditors delineating all relationships between the Auditors and the Company and confirming the independence of the Auditors. This written statement shall be obtained in conjunction with the audit of the annual financial statements after each fiscal year end.

**Review of Annual Financial Statements**

The Committee shall review the annual financial statements and related MD&A of the Company prior to their public release and shall report the results of its review to the Board and make recommendations to the Board with respect to Board approval of the financial statements and related MD&A. At the Committee meeting at which the Company's annual financial statements are to be reviewed, the Committee shall meet, in person or by teleconference, with representatives of the Auditors and with the Company's management to assess and understand the annual financial statements and the results of the audit including, but not limited to:

1. that the Company's system of internal controls and financial reporting systems are adequate to produce fair and complete disclosure of its financial results;

2. that the Company's reporting is complete and fairly presents its financial condition in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

3. that accounting judgments and estimates used by management are reasonable and do not constitute earnings management;

4. that risk management policies are in place to identify and reduce significant financial and business risks; and

5. that the Company has in place a system to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

**Review of Quarterly Financial Statements**

The Committee shall review the interim quarterly financial statements and related MD&A of the Company prior to their public release and shall report the results of its review to the Board and make recommendations to the Board with respect to Board approval of the quarterly statements and related MD&A unless the Board has delegated to the Committee the authority to approve the quarterly statements and related MD&A, in which case the Committee shall also approve the quarterly statements and related MD&A. The review by the Company shall be substantially completed prior to the issuance of a press release respecting the quarterly financial results. The Committee shall meet with the Company's management to assess and understand the interim quarterly financial statements and to discuss the results of their preparation and review.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**Other Responsibilities and Duties**

1. As part of the quarterly and annual reviews described above, the Committee will:

(a) meet with management in the absence of the Auditors for the annual review;

(b) meet with the Auditors in the absence of management for the annual review;

(c) review with management and the Auditors any proposed changes in major accounting policies, the presentation and impact of significant risks and uncertainties, and key estimates and judgments of management that may be material to financial reporting;

(d) review with management and the Auditors any significant financial reporting issues discussed during the fiscal period and the method of resolution;

(e) review any problems experienced by the Auditors in performing the annual audit, including any restrictions imposed by management or significant accounting issues on which there was a disagreement with management;

(f) obtain an explanation from management of all significant variances between comparative reporting periods;

(g) review the post-audit or management letter, containing the recommendations of the Auditors, and management's response and subsequent follow up to matters raised by the Auditors;

(h) review any evaluation of internal controls by the Auditors, together with management's response; and

(i) review and reassess the Charter for adequacy at least annually and make changes as it deems necessary.

2. In addition to the quarterly and annual reviews, the Committee will:

(a) prior to the commencement of each annual audit, meet with the Auditors to review the Auditors' audit plan for the ensuing audit;

(b) review with management and the Auditors all material accounting and financial issues affecting the Company not dealt with in annual and quarterly reviews; and

(c) review annually and recommend changes to the Company's Code of Conduct & Business Ethics.

3. The Committee shall perform such other duties as may be required by the Board or as may be delegated to the Committee by the Board.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**APPENDIX "B"**

**BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANDATE**

**PURPOSE**

The principal role of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the "Company") is stewardship of the Company through the creation of shareholder value, including the protection and enhancement of the value of its assets, as the fundamental objective. The stewardship responsibility means that the Board oversees the conduct of the business and management, which is responsible for the day-to-day conduct of the business. The Board must assess and ensure systems are in place to manage the risks of the Company's business with the objective of preserving the Company's assets. The Board, through the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), sets the attitude and disposition of the Company towards compliance with applicable laws, environmental, safety and health policies, financial practices and reporting. In addition to its primary accountability to shareholders, the Board is also accountable to employees, government authorities, other stakeholders and the public.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**

The principal responsibilities of the Board, which are required to ensure the overall stewardship of the Company are as follows:

1. the Board must ensure that there are long-term goals in place and must adopt a strategic planning process. The CEO, with the approval of the Board, must establish long-term goals for the Company. The CEO formulates the Company's strategy, policies and proposed actions and presents them to the Board for approval. The Board brings objectivity and judgment to this process. The Board ultimately approves, on an annual basis, the strategic plan which takes into account, among other things, the opportunities and risks of the Company's business;

2. the Board must identify and have an understanding of the principal risks associated with the Company's businesses and must ensure that appropriate systems are in place which effectively monitor and manage those risks;

3. the Board must ensure that processes are in place to enable it to monitor and measure management's, and in particular the CEO's, performance in achieving the Company's stated objectives. These processes should include appropriate training, development and succession planning of management;

4. to the extent feasible, the Board shall satisfy itself as to the integrity of the CEO and other executive officers and that the CEO and other executive officers create a culture of integrity throughout the Company;

5. the Board must ensure that the necessary internal controls and management systems are in place that effectively monitor the Company's operations and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies;

6. the Board must monitor compliance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Business Ethics; and

7. the Board must ensure the Company has adopted a communication policy which effectively communicates with and receives feedback from shareholders. The Board must also ensure that the Company has appropriate processes in place to effectively communicate with employees, government authorities, other stakeholders and the public.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

**NON-DELEGABLE RESPONSIBILITIES**

Pursuant to the *Business Corporations Act* (Alberta) (the "Act"), certain matters are considered to be of such importance, so as to warrant the attention of all Directors and, accordingly, the Act prescribes that the following matters either cannot be delegated or may only be delegated in a qualified or partial manner:

· the submission of items to shareholders for their approval;

· the filling of a vacancy among the directors or in the office of auditor;

· the appointment of additional directors;

· the issue of securities;

· the declaration of dividends;

· the purchase, redemption or other acquisition of the Company's own shares;

· the payment of certain commissions prescribed by the Act;

· the approval of a management proxy circular;

· the approval of annual financial statements; and

· the adoption, amendment or repeal of by-laws.

**CUSTOMARY BOARD MATTERS**

The following typifies matters customarily considered by the Board in fulfilling its responsibility for stewardship of the Company. The Board may determine it appropriate to delegate certain of these matters to committees of the Board:

· the appointment of officers, other than executive officers;

· adopting a process to consider the competencies and skills the Board, as a whole, should possess and assess the competencies and skills of each Board member and consider the appropriate size of the Board, with a view to facilitating effective decision-making;

· determining the remuneration of directors and auditors;

· reviewing and recommending to shareholders, changes to capital structure;

· approving the Company's long-term strategy and the annual capital expenditure plan of the Company and its subsidiaries and where appropriate any supplementary capital plan;

· approving banking, borrowing and investment policies;

· determining dividend policy;

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

· developing the Company's approach to corporate governance including, without limitation, developing a set of corporate governance principles and guidelines;

· approving the holding, location and date of meetings of shareholders;

· appointment of members to committees of the Board of Directors and approving terms of reference for and the matters to be delegated to such committees;

· granting any waivers from the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Business Ethics for the benefit of the Company's directors or executive officers;

· granting and delegating authority to designated officers and employees including the authority to commit capital, open bank accounts, sign bank requisitions and sign contracts, documents and instruments in writing;

· determining the number of directors and recommending nominees for election by the shareholders;

· approving amendments to the Company's existing: Stock Option Plan, employee benefits plans, or such other plans as the Company approves from time to time;

· approving the acquisition or disposition or certain corporate assets; and

· appointing the Company's transfer agents and registrars.

**BOARD COMMITTEES**

The Board of Directors has the authority to appoint a committee or committees of the Board and may delegate powers to such committees (with the exceptions prescribed by the Act). The matters to be delegated to committees of the Board and the constitution of such committees are assessed annually or more frequently as circumstances require. The following committees have been constituted:

1. the Audit Committee, to deal with financial reporting and control systems;

2. the Compensation Committee, to deal with the assessment of management and succession to key positions and compensation within the Company;

3. the Disclosure Committee, to deal with the Company's approach to disclosure and the promotion of compliance;

4. the Strategic Planning Committee, to deal with the Company's strategic direction; and

5. the Corporate Governance Committee, to deal with the Company's approach to corporate governance and the promotion of compliance.

**COMPOSITION & PROCEDURE**

The Board of Directors is elected annually by shareholders. The number of Directors to be elected at shareholders meetings is fixed by the by-laws. While the election of directors is ultimately determined by the shareholders, it is the policy of the Board that a majority of the Directors be independent (as defined under applicable stock exchange rules and securities laws).

The Chairman of the Board presides as Chair at all meetings of the Board and shareholders of the Company. The Corporate Secretary or the Recording Secretary attends all meetings of the Board and shareholders and records the proceedings thereof. The Corporate Secretary prepares and keeps minutes and records of all meetings of the Board.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

Meetings of the Board of Directors, including telephone conference meetings, are to be held at such time and place as the Chairman of the Board, or any two Directors, may determine. Notice of meetings shall be given to each Director in accordance with the by-laws. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without formal notice if all of the Directors are present and do not object to notice not having been given, or if those absent waive notice in any manner before or after the meeting.

Notice of meeting may be delivered personally, given by mail, facsimile or other electronic means of communication.

Each Board member is expected to attend Board meetings and meetings of committees of which he or she is a member and to become familiar with deliberations and decisions as soon as possible after any missed meetings. In that regard, members of the Board are expected to prepare for Board (and committee) meetings by reviewing meeting materials distributed to members of the Board, to the extent feasible, in advance of such meetings. Matters of a confidential or sensitive nature may be discussed at Board (or committee) meeting without advance distribution of meeting materials to members of the Board. It is expected that members of the Board will actively participate in determining and setting the long and short-term goals and interests of the Company.

In recognition of its independence, the Board shall regularly hold discussions without management present.

A resolution in writing signed by all the Directors entitled to vote on that resolution at a meeting of the Directors is as valid as if it had been passed at a meeting of the Directors. A copy of any such resolution in writing is kept with the minutes of the proceedings of the Directors.

At meetings of the Board, any matter requiring a resolution of the Directors is decided by a majority of the votes cast on the question; and in the case of an equality of votes, the Chair of the meeting is entitled to a second or casting vote.

The Board shall ensure that there is a process in place for annually evaluating the effectiveness of the Board, the committees of the Board and individual directors.

**COMPENSATION**

No director, unless they are an officer of the Company, should receive remuneration from the Company other than compensation received in their capacity as a director.

*AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025*

## Exhibit 15.2

**EXHIBIT 15.2**

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the inclusion in the Annual Report on Form 20-F of our auditor's report dated March 31, 2026, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. as at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

We also consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement No. 333-146890 on Form S-8 of our auditor's report dated March 31, 2026 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. as at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and for the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, as incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 20-F of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. for the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Chartered Professional Accountants

Calgary, Canada

April 30, 2026

## Exhibit 15.3

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**EXHIBIT 15.3**

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**NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.**

**Management's Discussion and Analysis** 

**For the year ended**

**December 31, 2025**

**Management's Discussion and Analysis**

This management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") was prepared by management of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT", "we", "our" or the "Company") based on information available as at March 31, 2026 and unless otherwise stated, has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board"), and should be reviewed in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Consolidated Financial Statements"). This MD&A covers the unaudited three and audited twelve months ended December 31, 2025, with comparative amounts for the unaudited three and audited twelve months ended December 31, 2024.

Our functional and reporting currency is the Canadian dollar. All references to "dollars", "$" and "CDN$" in this MD&A are to Canadian dollars unless specific reference is made to United States dollars ("US$").

NXT<sup>®</sup> and SFD<sup>®</sup> are registered trademarks of NXT in Canada and the United States.

**Advisories**

***Forward-looking Information***

Certain statements contained in this MD&A constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements typically contain words such as "anticipate", "believe", "would", "could", "should", "estimate", "expect", "strategy", "may", "plan", "ensure", "will", "remain", "continue" and similar words and phrases suggesting future outcomes or an outlook. Forward-looking statements in this document include, but are not limited to:

· Execution of the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys (as defined herein);

· Execution of the AL-Haj Enterprises SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey (as defined herein);

· the Company's ability to successfully work with Synergy and Ataraxia (each as defined herein) to develop future business in the African continent;

· that the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology may reduce the need for seismic in wide-area reconnaissance;

· expectations regarding maintenance performed on the Company's leased aircraft;

· expectations regarding the future vesting, settlement and expiry of securities issued in connection with the Company's share-based compensation plans;

· expectations regarding the amortization of the Company's intellectual property ("IP") assets;

· the Company's ability to use alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar liabilities;

· the development, commercialization, and protection of the SFD<sup>®</sup><sup></sup>technology for geothermal resource exploration;

· the extent to which expanding the Company's scope of business to include exploring for both hydrocarbon and geothermal resources is anticipated to result in an expansion of its scope of revenue sources;

· the Company's pursuit of opportunities to secure new revenue contracts;

· expectations regarding competition within the industries in which the Company operates;

· the Company's ability to continue operating as a going concern;

· the Company's ability to continue making payments on its office lease, its aircraft lease and the effects of any default under either such lease;

· the Company's ability to repay the amounts owing under the HASCAP Loan (as defined herein) over the original ten-year period;

· the Company's belief that its current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet obligations and planned operations for the year beyond the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued;

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· expectations regarding the Company's DCPs and ICFR (each as defined herein), including the Company's ability to further adjust such DCPs and ICFR to mitigate material weaknesses going forward;

· estimates related to the Company's future financial position and liquidity, including certain contractual obligations; and

· the Company's general business strategies and objectives.

Such forward-looking information is based on several assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made with respect to the following matters, in addition to any other assumptions identified in this document:

· our ability to develop and market our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology and services to current and new customers;

· our belief that our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology is technically superior to other airborne survey systems;

· our ability to source personnel and equipment in a timely manner and at an acceptable cost;

· our ability to obtain all permits and approvals required;

· our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms;

· our ability to obtain insurance to mitigate the risk of default on client billings;

· our assessment of the office lease being reasonable;

· our assessment of potential indicators of impairment and recognition of SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue;

· the estimated minimum annual commitments for the Company's lease components;

· foreign currency exchange and interest rates; and

· general business, economic, and market conditions (including global commodity prices and inflation).

Although NXT believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, readers are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on them as NXT can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is based on expectations, estimates, and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by NXT and are described in the forward-looking information. Material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

· the ability of management to execute its business plan, including their ability to secure additional new revenue contracts;

· our ability to successfully advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada;

· health, safety, and the environmental factors;

· our ability to develop and commercialize the geothermal technology;

· our ability to service existing debt;

· our ability to protect and maintain our IP and rights to our SFD<sup>®</sup><sup></sup>technology;

· our reliance on a limited number of key personnel;

· our ability to retain and replace key personnel;

· our reliance on a single aircraft;

· our reliance on a limited number of clients;

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· our ability to address changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof or tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the Company or its subsidiaries do business as this could adversely affect the Company's results from operations, returns to shareholders, and cash flow;

· counterparty credit risk;

· foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations;

· tariff and trade risks, especially on oil and gas imports and aircraft operating supplies;

· the likelihood that the Company's DCPs and ICFR (each as defined herein) will prevent or detect material misstatements in our consolidated financial statements;

· changes in, or in the interpretation of, laws, regulations, or policies; and

· general business, economic, and market conditions (including global commodity prices).

For more information relating to risks, see the section titled "*Risk and Uncertainties*" in this MD&A and the section titled "*Risk Factors*" in NXT's most recently filed Annual Information Form dated March 31, 2026 ("AIF"). Except as required by applicable securities law, NXT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

**Financial Outlook**

This MD&A contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook information (collectively, "FOFI") about expectations regarding financial results which are subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications as set out under the heading "Forward-Looking Information". The actual financial results of the Company may vary from the amounts set out herein and such variation may be material. The Company and its management believe that the financial outlook has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management's best estimates and judgments, and the FOFI contained in this MD&A has been approved by management as of the date hereof. However, because this information is in part subjective and subject to numerous risks, it should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such FOFI. FOFI contained in this MD&A has been made as of the date hereof and is provided for the purpose of providing further information about the Company's anticipated future business operations. Readers are cautioned that the FOFI contained in this MD&A should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein.

***Non-GAAP Measures*** 

NXT's accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The Company has consistently used US GAAP for the eight most recently completed quarters.

This MD&A includes references to net working capital, which does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by US GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures being presented by other entities. Net working capital is the difference between current assets and current liabilities. It is composed of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and contract assets, prepaid expenses and deposits, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, unearned revenue, the current portion of convertible debentures, the current portion of long-term debt and the current portion of the Company's lease obligations. Net working capital can be used by investors and management to assess liquidity at a particular point in time. See "*Liquidity and Capital Resources – Net Working Capital*" for further information.

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**Description of the Business** 

NXT is a Calgary-based technology company whose proprietary airborne SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system ("SFD<sup>®</sup>"), applied in numerous basins around the world, uses the principles of quantum mechanics to infer stress anomalies of exploration interest. The method can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify areas conducive to fluid entrapment to recommend areas with commercial hydrocarbon and/or geothermal potential. The SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system enables our clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. SFD<sup>®</sup> is environmentally friendly and unaffected by ground security issues or difficult terrain and is the registered trademark of NXT.

**Financial and Operational Highlights** 

Key financial and operational highlights for Q4-25 are summarized below:

· the Company recorded SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenues of approximately $16.35 million for YE-25 versus $0.64 million for YE-24;

· Net loss for YE-25 compared to YE-24 improved by $6.76 million or by $0.10 per share-basic and share-diluted;

· on December 23, 2025, NXT acquired all remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights for all present and future applications, sensor uses, and geophysical targets using SFD<sup>®</sup>, and as a result has full ownership of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology;

· in December 2025 the Company completed the acquisition phase of the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Pakistan (defined below);

· the Company recorded SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenues of approximately $2.14 million for Q4-25 versus $0.42 for Q4-24;

· net working capital was approximately $5.26 million at December 31, 2025, an increase of $11.9 million since December 31, 2024, or 179%;

· cash and short-term investments as at December 31, 2025 were approximately $3.92 million;

· on November 24, 2025, the Company received a US$2,000,000 strategic investment by way of a private placement of common shares to its largest shareholder MCAPM LP to advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada;

· cash flow provided by operating activities was approximately $1.16 million during YE-25, compared to $3.97 million used by operating activities in YE-24;

· cash flow provided by operating activities was approximately $0.43 million during Q4-25, compared to $1.39 million used by operating activities in Q4-24;

· for YE-25 the net loss was $2.32 million, including non-cash charges for stock-based compensation expenses ("SBCE"), amortization expenses and remeasurement loss, all totaling approximately $8.04 million, versus a net loss of $9.08 million in YE-24;

· for Q4-25 the net loss was $1.24 million, including SBCE, amortization expenses and remeasurement loss, all totaling approximately $0.08 million, versus a net loss of $2.80 million in Q4-24;

· net loss per share for Q4-25 was $0.01 per share (basic and diluted), versus $0.04 per share (basic and diluted) in Q4-24;

· net loss per share for YE-25 was $0.02 per share (basic and diluted), versus a net loss of $0.12 per share (basic and diluted) in YE-24;

· general and administrative ("G&A") expenses decreased by approximately $0.17 million (16%) in Q4-25 as compared to Q4-24; and

· G&A expenses increased by approximately $0.28 million (7%) in YE-25 as compared to YE-24.

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Key financial and operational highlights occurring after December 31, 2025, are summarized below:

· the Company completed data interpretation for the AL-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey (defined below);

· the Company received US$346,500 on February 13, 2026, for the mobilization fee for an upcoming SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Africa; and

· 100% of all outstanding convertible debentures were converted into common shares by January 5, 2026.

**Selected Annual Information**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Figures are given in "($)"** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** | **YE-23** |
| Total assets | 19311880 | 14026301 | 15184760 |
| Lease liabilities | 1573302 | 2301542 | 595517 |
| Convertible debentures | 89826 | 9174957 | 3355989 |
| Long-term debt | 601852 | 712963 | 824074 |
| Revenue | 16351286 | 644294 | 2145716 |
| Net loss | (2317149) | (9077795) | (5451112) |
| Net loss per share |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Basic | (0.02) | (0.12) | (0.07) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diluted | (0.02) | (0.12) | (0.07) |

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Total assets increased in YE-25 from YE-24 as cash and receivables and contract assets increased due to SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. From YE-23 to YE-24 cash and short-term investments were used for operating activities offset by receipts from SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys. Lease liabilities decreased from YE-24 to YE-25 as the Company did not enter into any new lease agreements during YE-25. In YE-24 the Company extended, and at the same time converted its aircraft lease into a three-year capital lease ending in 2027. In addition, the Company extended its office lease until 2030 together with reducing its office space by 31%. During YE-21, the Company entered into the Business Development Bank of Canada's ("BDC") Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program and received a loan of $1 million (the "HASCAP Loan"). The Company is repaying the HASCAP Loan over a nine-year period at approximately $111,111 per year and an interest rate of 4% per annum. YE-25 revenue and reduction in the net loss from YE-24 was the result of three SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys discussed below versus two in YE-24 which decreased the loss in YE-25 versus YE-24. YE-25 also included a non-cash charge of $5,418,505 for the loss on remeasurement of convertible debentures. Revenue in YE-23 was from Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys which contributed to the lower net loss versus YE-24.

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**Discussion of Operations**

2025 has been a transformational year for NXT. Strategic initiatives undertaken in 2023 are now taking shape. Revenue increased from 644,284 in 2024 to $16,351,286 in 2025, a 2,437% increase. Operating cash inflow improved $5,132,508 versus 2024. Net loss improved by $6,760,646 versus 2024. These favourable financial numbers were all the result of the Company executing on three SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys in three different parts of the world. In December 2025 we acquired all the remaining and future rights and applications for the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology giving us unencumbered ability to further develop the technology. In November we secured a US$2.0 million investment to advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada, opening up new opportunities for the Company. With this progress, convertible debenture holders showed their confidence by converting 100% of their convertible debentures into common shares giving NXT a strong balance sheet with strengthened working capital and overall financial position.

The 2025 result was heavily skewed by a non-cash accounting charge. The company recognized a loss of $5.2 million on the fair value remeasurement of its convertible debentures. This charge is a direct result of the increase in NXT's common share price during the period and conversion dates, which increased the liability value of the conversion feature. This accounting requirement masks a much stronger underlying operational performance. Excluding this non-cash accounting charge, the Company's pre-tax operational performance would shift from a loss of $2,317,149 to a profit of approximately $3,101,353, dramatically illustrating the positive impact of the year's commercial success.

***SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology and Rights***

On December 23, 2025, NXT acquired remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights for all present and future applications, sensor uses, and geophysical targets using SFD<sup>®</sup>, and as a result has full ownership of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology.

**Advance Application of SFD<sup>®</sup> Technology in Canada**

On November 24, 2025, the Company received a US$2,000,000 strategic investment by way of a private placement of common shares to its largest shareholder MCAPM LP ("Mork Capital") to advance the application of the Company's proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology within select areas of Western Canada. Mork Capital was issued 7,050,500 common shares of the Company at a price of CAD$0.40 per share for total gross proceeds of approximately US$2,000,000 (the "Private Placement"). The Private Placement proceeds are providing NXT with enhanced balance sheet flexibility to accelerate widespread usage of SFD<sup>®</sup> data in Canada while preserving its core business model as a technology and service provider.

As part of this process, the Company engaged Baycrest Energy Ltd. to assist in evaluating strategic pathways related to this initiative. The Company believes this initiative represents a meaningful opportunity to unlock shareholder value from NXT's extensive proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> data library, which includes more than 50,000 line-kilometers of airborne geophysical data in the Western Canadian sedimentary basin.

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***SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Pakistan***

On December 4, 2025, the Company announced that it successfully completed the data acquisition phase in Pakistan for its SFD<sup>®</sup> survey with AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited (the "AL-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey"). NXT's interpretations were completed in Q1-26 and recommendations are expected to be delivered to the customer by the end of Q2-26.

***SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys in Africa***

On September 24, 2024, the Company announced that it signed a contract with its Strategic Alliance Partner, Synergy, to provide a second SFD<sup>®</sup> survey for an oil and gas exploration company in Africa (the "African SFD**<sup>®</sup>** Survey"). NXT has now completed SFD<sup>®</sup> data acquisition and interpretation of the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey.

On May 1, 2025, the Company announced that it has entered into an additional contract with Synergy, to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Africa. Data acquisition operations for this SFD<sup>®</sup> contract are expected to commence in the second quarter of 2026, and NXT's interpretations and recommendations for both African SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys are expected to be delivered to the client in the third quarter of 2026.

***SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Southeast Asia***

On May 22, 2024, the Company announced that it entered a contract to provide an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in Southeast Asia (the "Southeast Asia SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey"). Interpretation of the survey results and recommendations with respect to this survey were completed in July 2025.

***Patents***

As of the date of this MD&A, NXT has been granted SFD<sup>®</sup> patents on its SFD<sup>®</sup> technology in forty-seven jurisdictions, including Brazil (February 2022), India (July 2021), Russia (January 2017), Japan (July 2017), Canada (August 2017), Mexico (September 2017), the United States (two patents were granted in November 2017 and September 2018, respectively), China (April 2018), and Europe (January 2020). These patents protect our proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology and serve as independent third-party recognition of our technological invention.

***Geothermal SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Alberta, Canada***

On August 21, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide a geothermal SFD<sup>®</sup> survey to Alberta Geothermal Resource Recovery Inc. ("AGRRI"). The AGRRI survey is an important milestone in NXT's development of the geothermal application of our SFD<sup>®</sup> technology; our first geothermal survey for a client. The value to NXT is to demonstrate the commerciality of SFD<sup>®</sup> in the geothermal domain. The survey has been conducted, and results are being reviewed.

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***Summary of Operating Results***

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| **(Figures are given in "$")#4F81BD#4F81BD** | **Q4-25** | **Q4-24** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** |
| SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue | 2138817 | 42222 | 16351286 | 644294 |
| Expenses: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net | 1461717 | 698882 | 5758141 | 2021768 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; General and administrative expenses | 889853 | 1058558 | 4329325 | 4045778 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amortization | 482033 | 482158 | 1920733 | 1887013 |
|  | 2833603 | 2239598 | 12008199 | 7954559 |
| Other Expenses (income): |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest expense, net | 33245 | 224629 | 516775 | 750611 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Foreign exchange (gain) loss | 186689 | 566911 | (32923) | 574106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Loss (gain) on fair value remeasurement | (409616) | (185589) | 5418502 | 296534 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other expenses | 235900 | (2745) | 260917 | 146279 |
|  | 46218 | 603206 | 6163271 | 1767530 |
| Loss before income taxes | (741004) | (2800582) | (1820184) | (9077795) |
| Income tax expense | 496965 | - | 496965 | - |
| Net loss and comprehensive loss  | (1237969) | (2800582) | (2317149) | (9077795) |
| Loss per share – basic  | $(0.01) | (0.04) | ($0.02) | (0.12) |
| Loss per share – diluted | $(0.01) | (0.04) | ($0.02) | (0.12) |

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During YE-25 NXT continued to diversify its sources of revenue through contracts in several regions allowing it to reduce concentration risk in a single geography and showing the broader acceptance of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology.

*<u>Quarterly operating results</u>*. Net loss for Q4-25 compared to Q4-24 improved by $1,562,613 or by $0.03 per share-basic and share-diluted. The Company recorded SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenues in Q4-25 from the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> survey. SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net increased due to costs to support the SFD<sup>®</sup> survey and aircraft maintenance. G&A expenses decreased $168,705 or approximately 16%, compared to Q4-24, due to lower professional fees, business development travel and SBCE. This was partially offset by increased salary and benefit costs with the additional of one interpreter to support increased SFD<sup>®</sup> survey activity. Interest expense decreased $191,384 (85%) in Q4-25 versus Q4-24, due to the conversion of convertible debentures during 2025. A foreign exchange gain of $186,689 was recorded in Q4-25 as the CDN$ strengthen versus the US$ by 6.5% since September 30, 2025, and the Company holding net US$ assets. Due to the decrease in the price of the Company's common shares since September 30, 2025, the Company recognized a non-cash gain of $409,616 on the fair value remeasurement of debentures in Q4-25. Other expenses increased as the Company acquired the remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights and technology it did not previously own. Also included in Other expenses are costs for SFD<sup>®</sup> patent activity. As a result of operating in foreign locations the Company has determined it has liability for foreign income taxes. More details on each line item are provided below.

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*<u>Year-to-date operating results</u>*. Net loss for YE-25 compared to YE-24 decreased by $7,257,611 or by $0.10 per share-basic and share-diluted. The Company recorded SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue in both years. In YE-25, SFD<sup>®</sup>- related revenue was from three SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. In YE-24 SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue was for the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys. The increase in SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net, were the additional costs incurred on the larger 2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and maintenance costs. Also, SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net during Q1-24 included payments for the aircraft lease. As of Q2-24, aircraft lease payments were applied to the lease liability and therefore no longer expensed. G&A expenses increased by $283,547 (7%), compared to YE-24, due to the Company granting incentive SBCE to employees and directors during 2025, and more directors taking their fees as DSUs. This was offset by lower salary costs in G&A as salary was allocated to SFD<sup>®</sup>- related costs. Amortization expense increased $33,720 due to the aircraft now being treated as a finance lease and increased investments in SFD<sup>®</sup> survey equipment. Interest expense decreased $233,836 (31%) in YE-25 versus YE-24, due to the conversion of convertible debentures during 2025. Foreign exchange loss (gain) improved by $607,029 as convertible debentures were converted at a favourable exchange rates. Due to the significant increase in the price of the Company's common shares during Q2-25 and Q3-25, the Company recognized a non-cash loss of $5,418,502 on the fair value remeasurement of debentures. As the share price increased, the fair value of the convertible debentures also increased. Other expenses increased as the Company acquired the remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights and technology it did not own. Also included in Other expenses are costs for SFD<sup>®</sup> patent activity. As a result of operating in foreign locations the Company has determined it has liability for foreign income taxes. More details on each line item are provided below.

***SFD<sup>®</sup>-Related Costs, Net***

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| **SFD<sup>®</sup>-Related Costs (Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Q4-24** | **Net change** | **%<sup>1.</sup>** |
| Aircraft operations  | 596717 | 453003 | 143714 | 32 |
| Survey projects  | 865000 | 245879 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;619121 | 252 |
| Total SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net | 1461717 | 698882 | 762835 | 109 |

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| **SFD<sup>®</sup>-Related Costs (Figures are given in "$")** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** | **Net change** | **Net change** | **%<sup>1.</sup>** |
| Aircraft lease costs  | - | 91237 | 91237 | (91237) | (100) |
| Aircraft operations | 2831343 | 1524743 | 1524743 | 1306600 | 86 |
| Survey projects | 2926798 | 405788 | 405788 | 2521010 | 621 |
| Total SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net | 5758141 | 2021768 | 2021768 | 3736373 | 185 |

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1. Percentages disclosed are approximate figures.

SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs include lease expenses, and aircraft operation and maintenance costs. The Company has discontinued offering its aircraft for charter hire which helps maintain flight hours for SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys.

Aircraft operations were $143,714 (32%) higher as maintenance was performed before the AL-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey SFD<sup>®</sup> survey. Survey project costs were $619,121 higher versus Q4-24 as the Company incurred costs to complete the AL-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> survey.

In YE-25, aircraft lease costs were $nil because as of March 22, 2024, the Company extended its aircraft lease for an additional three years and converted the lease into a finance lease. Please see the section *"Contractual Obligations – Leases"*. Aircraft operations were $1,306,600 (86%) higher as scheduled maintenance was performed on the aircraft after the African SFD<sup>®</sup> and Southeast Asia surveys. Survey project costs were $2,521,010 (approximately 621%) higher versus YE-24 as the Company incurred costs for the three SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys in YE-25 versus two smaller surveys in YE-24.

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***G&A Expenses***

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| **G&A Expenses (Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Q4-24** | **Net change** | **%<sup>1.</sup>** |
| Salaries, benefits and consulting charges  | 460177 | 381876 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;78301 | 21 |
| Board and professional fees, public company costs | 187993 | 272723 | (84730)  | (31) |
| Premises and administrative overhead  | 196518 | 190267 | 6251 | 3 |
| Business development  | 40735 | 116477 | (75742) | (65) |
| Stock-based compensation | 4430 | 97215 | (92785) | (95) |
| Total G&A Expenses | 889853 | 1058558 | (168705) | (16) |

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| **G&A Expenses (Figures are given in "$")** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** | **Net change** | **%<sup>1.</sup>** |
| Salaries, benefits and consulting charges  | 1636261 | 1791482  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(155221)  | (9) |
| Board and professional fees, public company costs | 899523 | 899797 | (274) | (0) |
| Premises and administrative overhead  | 779575 | 782218 | (2643) | (0) |
| Business development  | 311086 | 303546 | 7540 | 2 |
| Stock-based compensation | 702880 | 268735 | 434145 | 162 |
| Total G&A Expenses | 4329325 | 4045778 | 283547 | 7 |

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1. Percentages disclosed are approximate figures.

G&A expenses decreased $168,705, or approximately 16% in Q4-25 compared to Q4-24 for the following reasons:

· salaries, benefits, and consulting charges increased $78,301 or approximately 21%, due to one additional staff, annual salary and benefit increase, less project hours in Q4-25 and vacation timing;

· Board and professional fees and public company costs decreased $84,730 or approximately 31%, due to five board member taking fees as SBCE and reduced legal fees due to the Private Placement costs being capitalized;

· premises and administrative overhead costs increased $6,251 or approximately 3% due to increased hardware and software support costs for SFD<sup>®</sup> given the increase in business activity;

· business development costs decreased by $75,742 or approximately 65% due to resources being focused on the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey in Q4-25; and

· SBCE's were lower in Q4-25 versus Q4-24 by $92,785 or approximately 95%, because the Company expects the dates of reaching the incentive targets to be later than previously forecasted. Also, the RSU, and ESP Plan costs have all decreased due to share price decreases. Theses decreases were offset by increased DSU participation by Directors. Please see the next section "*Discussion of Operations – Stock-based Compensation Expenses*" for further information and detail on the SBCE.

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G&A expenses increased $283,547 or 7%, in YE-25 compared to YE-24 for the following reasons:

· salaries, benefits, and consulting charges decreased $155,211 or 9%, due to salaries being allocated to SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs to support the SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys, offset by one additional staff, annual salary and benefit increase, and vacation timing;

· board and professional fees and public company costs decreased $274 or 0% due to SEC related regulatory costs that were offset by board fees being taken as SBCE by five directors in YE-25, lower legal fees due to the Private Placement expenses being capitalized and lower TSX fees due to reduced financing in YE-25;

· premises and administrative overhead costs decreased $2,643 or 0%, due to the 31% space reduction as of May 1, 2024. This was partially offset by additional SFD<sup>®</sup> survey software expenditures as the Company prepared for its SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys;

· SBCE's were higher in YE-25 versus YE-24 by $434,145 or 162%, as the Company granted RSU to employees in February 2025 and options to directors and employees in February and December 2025. Please see the next section "*Discussion of Operations– Stock-based Compensation Expenses*" for further information on the SBCE.

***<u>Stock-based</u> <u>Compensation Expenses</u>***

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| **Stock-based Compensation Expenses (Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Q4-24** | **Net change**  | **% <sup>1.</sup>** |
| Stock Option Expense | (29099) | 52323  | (81422) | (156) |
| DSUs | 38750 | 15000  | 23750 | 158 |
| RSUs | (12677) | (1069) | (11608) | 1086 |
| ESP Plan | 7456 | 10692  | (3236) | (30) |
| Consultant Compensation | - | 20269 | (20269) | (100) |
| Total SBCE | 4430 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;97215  | (92785) | (95) |

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| **Stock-based Compensation Expenses** **(Figures are given in "$")** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** | **Net change**  | **%<sup>1.</sup>** |
| Stock Option Expense | 205859 | 118849  | 87010 | 73 |
| DSUs | 155000  | 15000  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;140000  | 933% |
| RSUs | 298527  | 40632  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;257895 | 635 |
| ESP Plan | 43494  | 41619  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1875 | 5 |
| Consultant Compensation | - | 52634 | (52634) | (100) |
| Total SBCE | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;702880  | 268734 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;434146 | 162 |

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1. Percentages disclosed are approximate figures.

SBCE varies in any given quarter or year as it is a function of several factors, including the number of units of each type of stock-based compensation issued in the period and the amortization term based on the number of years for full vesting of the units.

SBCE is also a function of periodic changes in the inputs used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model, such as volatility in NXT's trailing common share price. For cash-settled stock-based compensation awards variability will occur based on changes to observable prices.

Stock options granted expire, if unexercised, five years from the date granted, and entitlement to exercise them vests at a rate as determined by the Board. On January 6, 2023, the Company granted 2,050,000 incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.216 to employees, officers and directors (the "2023 Options"). The 2023 Options vest upon the occurrence of several milestones relating to the cash received for SFD<sup>®</sup> services performed as follows: (i) one-third of the 2023 Options vest upon the collection of US$6.5 million for SFD<sup>®</sup> services performed; (ii) one-third of the 2023 Options vest upon the collection of the next US$7.0 million for SFD<sup>®</sup> services performed; and (iii) the final one-third of the 2023 Options vest upon collection of an additional US$7.5 million for SFD<sup>®</sup> services performed. The Company has reached the first milestone of collecting US$6.5 million for the 2023 Options. The Company estimates that it should reach the remaining two milestones in 2026.

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On February 24, 2025, the Company granted 1,400,000 incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.203 to directors of the Company (the "Incentive Options"). The Incentive Options will vest upon the Company achieving a trailing twelve-month free cash flow per share of $0.10. The Company currently estimates that it will achieve this target of $0.10 during Q1-27. Reaching the target has been delayed by one year due to the delayed start date for the second African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey and the increase in the outstanding shares due to the Private Placement.

On December 16, 2025, the Company granted 4,300,000 additional incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.309 to employees and directors of the Company (the "December 25 Incentive Options"). One half of the December 25 Incentive Options will vest when the Company achieves a trailing twelve-month free cash flow per share of $0.15. The other half will vest when the Company achieves a trailing 12-month revenue of $25,000,000. The Company currently estimates that it will achieve both targets during Q1-27.

The deferred share unit ("DSUs") plan (the "DSU Plan") is a long-term plan that permits the grant of DSUs to directors that wish to take their director fees in DSUs instead of cash. One DSU converts to one common share at the retirement, resignation, or death of the Board member. Five directors elected to receive their fees as DSUs during 2025.

Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") entitle the holder to receive, at the option of the Company, either the underlying number of shares of the Company's common shares upon vesting of such RSUs or a cash payment equal to the value of the underlying shares. The RSUs vest at a rate of one-third on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. The Company has historically settled the exercise of vested RSUs with common shares and cash. On February 21, 2024, the Company granted 1,035,000 RSUs to employees and officers which will vest over a three-year period. On February 24, 2025, the Company granted 1,875,000 RSUs to employees and officers which will vest over a three-year period.

The Employee Share Purchase Plan (the "ESP Plan") allows employees and other individuals determined by the Board to be eligible to contribute a minimum of 1% and a maximum of 10% of their earnings to the plan for the purchase of common shares in the capital of the Company, of which the Company will make an equal contribution. Common shares contributed by the Company may be issued from treasury or acquired through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. In 2024 and 2025, the Company elected to issue common shares from the treasury.

On October 1, 2023, the Company entered into a service agreement with a marketing consultant to provide sales and market services to introduce potential customers to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology, attend trade shows, and update the Company's market systems. The consultant agreed to be compensated in common shares only for approximately US$16,000 per month, based on the five-day volume average price at the end of each month until February 29, 2024. On December 31, 2024, a total of 634,439 common shares were due to the marketing consultant. On January 29, 2025, the 634,439 common shares were issued to the marketing consultant. All SBCE for the consultant were recorded in YE-24.

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SBCE in Q4-25 was lower compared to Q4-24 by $92,785 or approximately 95% as the Company extended the estimated dates for achieving the incentive targets for both the 2023 Options and the Incentive Options as discussed above. In addition, the dilution effect of the additional shares from the Private Placement have extended the estimated date for the Incentive Options. Also, the RSU cost decreased as the Company's share price decreased, and ESP Plan costs decreased as employee contributions decreased in Q4-25 versus Q4-24. These reductions were offset by five directors that received their fees as DSUs during Q4-25, versus two in Q4-24.

SBCE in YE-25 was higher compared to YE-24 by $434,146 or 162%. The Company began to recognize the expense for both the 2023 Options, the Incentive Options and the December 25 Incentive Options, versus only the 2023 Options in YE-24. In addition, five directors received their fees as DSUs during YE-25, versus none in YE-24. Also, the ESP Plan costs increased as employee contributions increased in YE-25 versus YTD 2024. The RSU expense in YE-25 reflected the costs of two RSU grants versus one in YE-24 and a higher share price.

***Amortization<u> </u>***

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| **Amortization (Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | **Q4-24** | **Net change** | **%<sup>1.</sup>** |
| Property and equipment  | 57404 | 57529 | (125) | (0) |
| Intellectual property  | 424629 | 424629 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- | - |
| Total Amortization  | 482033 | 482158 | (125) | (0) |

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| **Amortization (Figures are given in "$")** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** | **Net change** | **%<sup>1.</sup>** |
| Property and equipment  | 222219 | 188499 | 33720 | 18 |
| Intellectual property  | 1698514 | 1698514 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-  | 0 |
| Total Amortization Expenses | 1920733 | 1887013 | 33720 | 2 |

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1. Percentages disclosed are approximate figures.

*<u>Property and equipment and related amortization expenses</u> .* Property and equipment amortization was higher in YE-25 compared to YE-24 as the Company converted its aircraft lease to a finance lease in Q2-24, and as a result, began to record the amortization of the aircraft as a depreciating expense over the estimated remaining useful life of the aircraft.

*<u>IP and related amortization expense</u>.* NXT acquired specific rights to utilize the proprietary SFD<sup>®</sup> technology in global hydrocarbon exploration applications from the inventor of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology, the Former CEO, on August 31, 2015. The value attributed to the acquired IP assets was $25.3 million. The IP assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a fifteen-year period (future amortization expense of $1,685,000 per year).

The Company acquired the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology for the Geothermal Rights from the Former CEO on April 18, 2021. The Geothermal Right is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 20 years. The annual amortization expense expected to be recognized is approximately $13,781 per year for a five-year aggregate total of $68,902.

IP is subject to ongoing assessment of potential indicators of impairment of the recorded net book value. No impairments were recognized in YE-25 or YE-24.

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***Other Expenses (Income)*** 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Other Expenses (Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | **Q4-24** | **Net change** | **%<sup>1.</sup>** |
| Interest expense, net | 33245 | 224629 | (191384) | (85) |
| Foreign exchange loss | 186689 | 566911 | (380222) | (67) |
| Gain of fair value remeasurement | (409616) | (185589) | (224027) | (121) |
| Intellectual property | 142 | (902) | 1044 | 116 |
| ARO and related expenses | 3858 | (1843) | 5701 | 309 |
| Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications | - | - | - | - |
| Purchase of remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> technology & rights | 231900 | - | 231900 | 100 |
| Total other expenses, net | 46218 | 603206 | (556988) | (92) |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Other Expenses (Figures are given in "$")** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** | **Net change** | **%** |
| Interest expense, net | 516775 | 750611 | (233836) | (31) |
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | (32923) | 574106 | (607029) | (106) |
| Loss of fair value remeasurement | 5418502 | 296534 | 5121968 | 1727 |
| Intellectual property | 16154 | 12565 | 3589 | 29 |
| ARO and related expenses | 5727 | (1741) | 7468 | (429) |
| Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications | 7136 | 135455 | (128319) | (95) |
| Purchase of remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> technology & rights | 231900 | - | 231900 | 100 |
| Total Other Expenses, net | 6163271 | 1767530 | 4395741 | 249 |

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1. Percentages disclosed are approximate figures.

*<u>Interest expense, net.</u>* This category of other expenses includes interest expense from long-term debt and convertible debentures netted by interest income earned on guaranteed investment certificates.

Interest expense decreased 191,384 (85%) in Q4-25 versus Q4-24, due to the conversion of convertible debentures from Q2-25 to Q4-25.

Interest expense decreased $233,836 (31%) in YE-25 versus YE-24, due to the conversion of convertible debentures from Q2-25 to Q4-25.

*<u>Foreign exchange loss (gain)</u>.* This category includes losses and gains caused by changes in the relative currency exchange values of US$ and CDN$. The Company held net US$ assets at December 31, 2025, which included cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable and contract assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, convertible debentures, US$ lease obligations, and the security deposit for the aircraft, all of which influence the unrealized foreign exchange gain and loss. Given the net US$ assets at December 31, 2025, and the strengthening of the CDN$ by 1.4% since September 30, 2025, the Company recorded a foreign exchange loss in Q4-25.

Even though the CDN$ strengthened versus the US$ by 4.6% since December 31, 2024, the Company still recorded a foreign exchange gain in YE-25 as the conversion of the debentures in May and June 2025 was at a higher CDN$/US$ exchange rate. For Q4-24, the exchange loss was the result of (i) the 6.5% stronger US$ to CDN$ between September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2024, and (ii) the Company having a net liability of US$7,130,144. For YE-24 the exchange loss was the result of (i) the 8.7% weaker CDN$ to US$ between December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and (ii) the Company having a net liability of US$7,130,144.

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The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts but instead uses alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar liabilities including holding excess US dollars before converting to CDN dollars.

*<u>Loss on fair value remeasurement.</u>* The Company recognized a gain of $409,616 in Q4-25, and a loss of $5,418,502 YE-25 on the fair value remeasurement of the November Debentures (defined below) as of December 31, 2025, and also on the debentures converted to common shares (as at June 26, 2025 and September 23, 2025) which have been revalued at their fair value, using level 3 inputs which include the market price, volatility and conversion price of the Company's common stock as at the conversion dates through YE-25, and December 31, 2025. As the share price increased, the fair value of the convertible debentures also increased and vice versa.

*<u>Intellectual P</u><u>roperty</u>.* This category of other expenses primarily includes costs related to IP filings and research and development activity related to the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology.

In YE-25 and YE-24 the Company's IP and other expenses were associated with periodic patent maintenance and renewal fees required during these time periods.

*<u>ARO and related expenses.</u>* This category of other expenses primarily includes Asset retirement obligations ("ARO") related to minor non-operated interests in oil and natural gas wells in which NXT has outstanding abandonment and reclamation obligations in accordance with government regulations. The estimated future abandonment liability is based on estimates of the future timing and costs to abandon, remediate and reclaim the well sites within the next five years.

*<u>Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications.</u>* During Q2-24 the Company reduced its office space by approximately 31% and extended its office lease until September 2030. In Q1-24, the Company extended its Aircraft lease for three years, until March 28, 2027. As a result, the Company recognized a loss on lease modifications in YE-24. In YE-25 the Company disposed of obsolete equipment.

*<u>Purchase of remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> technology & rights.</u>* On December 23, 2025, NXT acquired remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights for all present and future applications, sensor uses, and geophysical targets using SFD<sup>®</sup>, and as a result has full ownership of the SFD<sup>®</sup> technology. The consideration paid for these remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights have been expensed.

***Income Tax Expense***

The Company anticipates that operations in foreign countries during 2025 will give rise to a tax liability in those countries. Below is the estimated tax expense. There was no tax expense in YE-2024.

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|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Foreign net income | 1656552 |  |
| Statutory income tax rate  | 30.0% |  |
| Foreign Income tax expense | 496965 |  |

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**Competition**

NXT's SFD<sup>®</sup> airborne survey service is based upon a proprietary technology, which is capable of remotely identifying, from a survey aircraft, subsurface anomalies associated with potential hydrocarbon traps with a resolution that it believes is technically superior to other airborne survey systems. To the Company's knowledge, there is no other company employing technology comparable to its SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system for oil and natural gas and geothermal exploration.

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Seismic is the standard technology used by the oil and gas industry to image subsurface structures. It is our view that the SFD<sup>®</sup> survey system is highly complementary to seismic analysis. NXT's system may reduce the need for seismic in wide-area reconnaissance but will not replace the role of seismic in verifying structure, closure, and selecting drilling locations. The seismic industry is competitive with many international and regional service providers.

The SFD<sup>®</sup> system can be used as a focusing tool for seismic. With an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey, a large tract (that is, a tract over 5,000 square kilometers) of land can be evaluated quickly to identify locations with indications of reservoir potential. Seismic surveys, although effective in identifying these locations, are much more expensive, require significantly more time, and impose a much greater negative impact on local communities and the environment. Deploying an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey first can provide necessary information to target a seismic program over a limited area of locations selected by SFD<sup>®</sup>. This approach can result in a more effective seismic program and reduce the overall cost, time, community resistance, and environmental impact required to locate and qualify a prospect.

The energy industry uses other technologies for wide area oil and natural gas reconnaissance exploration, such as aeromagnetic and gravity surveys. These systems can provide regional geological information, such as basement depth, sedimentary thickness and major faulting, and structural development.

**Risk and Uncertainties**

Hydrocarbon and geothermal exploration operations involve several risks and uncertainties that may affect the Consolidated Financial Statements and are reasonably likely to affect them in the future. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in detail in NXT's AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025, "Section 5 Risk Factors", dated March 31, 2026, and available as an electronic copy on NXT's website at <u>www.nxtenergy.com</u> and on SEDAR+ at <u>www.sedarplus.ca</u>.

**We caution that the factors referred to in the AIF and those referred to as part of particular forward-looking statements may not be exhaustive and that new risk factors emerge from time to time in the rapidly changing business environment.**

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**Summary of Quarterly Results**

A summary of operating results for each of the trailing eight quarters (including a comparison of certain key categories to each respective prior quarter) follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | **Q3-25** | **Q2-25** | **Q1-25** |
| SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue | 2138817 | 91992 | 1656476 | 12464071 |
| Net (loss) income | (1237969) | (1781040) | (6982658) | 7684518 |
| (Loss) income per share – basic | (0.01) | (0.02) | (0.08) | 0.10 |
| (Loss) income per share – diluted | (0.01) | (0.02) | (0.08) | 0.08 |
| **(Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-24** | **Q3-24** | **Q2-24** | **Q1-24** |
| SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue | 42222 | - | - | 602072 |
| Net loss | (2800582) | (1477400) | (3013213) | (1786600) |
| Loss per share – basic  | (0.04) | (0.02) | (0.04) | (0.02) |
| Loss per share – diluted | (0.04) | (0.02) | (0.04) | (0.02) |

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During Q4-25, SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue versus the previous two quarters increased due to the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> survey in Q4-25 and as a result also decreased the net loss. During Q3-25, the loss was driven by SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net increasing due to costs to support the SFD<sup>®</sup> flown surveys and aircraft maintenance costs for upcoming SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. During Q2-25, the Company recorded a net loss due to the fair value remeasurement on the convertible debentures. During Q1-25, the Company's earned net income due to the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey. During Q4-24, the Company's net loss increased due to unrealized foreign exchange losses due to the weakening CDN$ and interest increases due to the issuance of the debentures. In Q3-24, the Company incurred additional G&A costs in anticipation of increased commercial activity, recognized a gain for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures, and unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) improved due to a strengthening CDN$. In Q2-24, the Company wrote off leasehold improvements due to the 31% office space reduction, recognized a loss for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures, related increased interest expense, and unrealized foreign exchange loss increased due to the net US$ liabilities held by the Company. In Q1-24, SFD<sup>®</sup> related-revenues were from the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey. Net loss reflected higher SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net due to the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey an additional headcount, sales commissions and higher business development travel costs as well as interest expense due to the Debentures issued during 2023 and 2024 financial years. In each quarter between Q1-24 and Q4-24, the Company incurred net losses due to incurred SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs related to aircraft lease and aircraft maintenance costs, G&A expenses, and non-cash items such as SBCE, which can be a significant expense in any given quarter. More details are provided below:

· In Q4-25, the Company recorded a net loss of $1,237,969. The net loss improved versus the previous two quarters due to the contribution of the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey, lower SBCE expenses, lower interest expense due to the conversion of Convertible Debentures, and the partial reversal of previous estimates for the non-cash fair value adjustment to the convertible debentures, given the decrease in the price of the Company's common shares. This was offset by the expensing of the acquisition of the remaining SFD<sup>®</sup> rights and technologies the Company did not previously own and foreign income tax expense;

· In Q3-25, the Company recorded a net loss of $1,781,040 driven by SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs, net increasing due to costs to support the SFD<sup>®</sup> flown surveys and aircraft maintenance costs for upcoming SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. The Company recorded SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenues in Q3-25 from the Southeast Asia SFD<sup>®</sup> survey and SBCE increasing due to the increase in the price of the Company's common shares;

· In Q2-25, the Company recorded a net loss of $6,982,658. The Q2-25 loss was attributed to the non-cash fair value adjustment to the convertible debentures, given the significant increase in the price of the Company's common shares;

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· In Q1-25, the Company earned net income due to the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey and incurring a foreign exchange gain due to the US$ accounts receivable balance. This was offset partially by the loss for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures;

· In Q4-24, the Company incurred additional interest costs due to the addition of US$900,000 of convertible debentures and the 6.5% weakening of the CDN$ during the quarter with the debentures increasing the net US$ liability. The Company also recognized a gain for the fair value remeasurement of debentures;

· in Q3-24, the Company incurred additional G&A costs in anticipation of increased commercial activity, recognized a gain for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures, and unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) improved due to a strengthening CDN$;

· in Q2-24, the Company wrote off leasehold improvements due to the 31% office space reduction, interest expense increased and fair value remeasurement due to the addition of the convertible debentures, and with the strengthening US$ versus the CDN$ unrealized foreign exchange loss increased due to the net US$ liabilities; and

· in Q1-24, SFD<sup>®</sup>-related revenue and SFD<sup>®</sup>-related costs increased due to the Turkish SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey. G&A increased due to an additional headcount and business development costs. Interest expense increased due to the issuance of the November Debentures (defined below).

**Liquidity and Capital Resources**

***Going Concern***

The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that NXT will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

The events described in the following paragraphs highlight that there continues to be material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt about NXT's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued. The Company's current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company's obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been issued.

During 2024 the Company completed an SFD<sup>®</sup> survey and had received deposits on three other SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys planned to be executed in 2025 (the "2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys"). As of the date of these financial statements, the Company has finished one of those SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys and the interpretation phase of two of the 2025 SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys. In addition, during 2023 and 2024 the Company completed convertible debenture financings which resulted in raising additional net proceeds of approximately US$6,172,000 of which US$6,127,000 of the original proceeds have been converted to common shares as of December 31, 2025.

The Company continues to develop its pipeline of opportunities to secure additional revenue contracts. The Company's longer-term success remains dependent upon its ability to convert these revenue opportunities into successful contracts, to continue to attract new client projects, expand its revenue base to a level sufficient to exceed fixed operating costs, and generate consistent positive cash flow from operations. The occurrence and timing of these events cannot be predicted with certainty.

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Further financing options that may or may not be available to the Company include the issuance of new equity, debentures or bank credit facilities. The need for any of these options will be dependent on the timing of securing additional SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenues and obtaining financing on terms that are acceptable to both the Company and the financier.

The Consolidated Financial Statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these Consolidated Financial Statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used. These adjustments could be material.

NXT's cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits as at December 31, 2025, totaled $3,920,213. Net working capital totaled $5,257,017. See the information in the section "*Liquidity and Capital Resources – Net Working Capital*" for further information.

Risks related to having sufficient ongoing net working capital to execute survey project contracts are mitigated through NXT's normal practice of obtaining advance payments and progress payments from customers throughout the course of projects, which often span three to four months. In addition, where possible, risk of default on client billings are mitigated using export insurance programs offered by Export Development Canada.

The Company does not have provisions in its leases, contracts, or other arrangements that would trigger additional funding requirements or early payments except if the Company were to default on its office lease, where the current month's rent plus the next three months would become immediately due. If the Company were to default on the aircraft lease, the Company would be required to deliver the aircraft back to the lessor.

***Net Working Capital (Non-GAAP Measure)***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Net Working Capital (Figures are given in "$")** | **December 31,** **2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **Net Change** | **%<sup>1.</sup>** |
| Current assets (current liabilities) |  |  |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents  | 3920213 | 730395 | 3189818 | 437 |
| Accounts receivable and contract assets | 4231891 | 105858  | 4126033 | 3898 |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 217241 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;274799  | (57558) | (21) |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  | (1662048) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1233974) | (428074) | (35) |
| Deferred revenue | - | (840768) | 840768 | 100 |
| Income tax payable | (496965) | - | (496965) | (100) |
| Current portion of convertible debentures | (89826) | (4915248) | 4825422 | 98 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | (111111) | (111111) | - | - |
| Current portion of lease obligation | (752378) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(693607) | (58771) | (8) |
| Total Net Working Capital  | 5257017 | (6683656) | 11940673 | 179 |

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1. Percentages disclosed are approximate figures.

NXT had net working capital of $5,257,017 as at December 31, 2025.

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Net working capital as at December 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, increased by $11,940,673, or 179%. Funds were received from the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey and the Private Placement as well as accounts receivable increasing from the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> and African SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys. Funds were used to settle scheduled lease and long-term liability obligations. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased due to costs accrued for the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Surveys and aircraft scheduled maintenance. Deferred revenue decreased 100% as the both the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey and the Southeast Asia SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey were flown in 2025. The Company incurred foreign income taxes payable due to work in international locations in 2025. Convertible debentures decreased 98% as debentures were converted to common shares in 2025. Please see "*Advisories – Non-GAAP measures*" for further information.

***Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(Figures are given in "$")** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **Net Change** | **%<sup>1.</sup>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trade accounts payable | (837339) | (342189) | (495150) | (145) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accrued liabilities | (30755) | (109943) | 79188 | 72 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accrued interest | (13430) | (109028) | 95598 | 88 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accrued directors' fees payable | (291218) | (201218) | (90000) | (45) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salaries payable | - | (312119) | 312119 | 100 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vacation pay accrued | (159947) | (88042) | (71905) | (82) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; RSU and ESP Plan liability | (329359) | (71435) | (257924) | (361) |
| Total accounts payable | (1662048) | (1233974) | (428074) | (35) |

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1. Percentages disclosed are approximate figures.

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased by $428,074 or approximately 35%, as at December 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, for the following reasons:

· trade accounts payable increased by $495,150, or approximately 145%, as the Company incurred costs for the Al-Haj SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey;

· accrued liabilities decreased by $79,188, or approximately 72%, due to the Company paying outstanding professional fees more rapidly versus the prior year;

· accrued interest decreased $95,598 or approximately 88% due to the conversion of debentures into common shares, thereby reducing interest expense;

· accrued directors' fees payable increased by $90,000, or approximately 45% as the Company continued to defer cash payments on director fees for those directors electing to not received DSUs as compensation;

· salaries payable decreased by $312,119, or 100%, as the Company paid all the deferred salary that was outstanding as at December 31, 2024;

· vacation pay accrued increased by $71,905, or approximately 82%, due to the timing of vacations and staff performing SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys during prime vacation periods; and

· RSU and ESP Plan liability increased $257,924 or approximately 361% due to the increase in common share market price since December 31, 2024 and an additional grant of RSUs in February 2025.

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***Cash Flow***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Cash Flow-from/(used in) (Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | **Q4-24** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** |
| Operating activities  | 431085 | (1388806) | 1162917 | (3969591) |
| Financing activities  | 2615077 | 1146120 | 2209120 | 4305807 |
| Investing activity  | (349662) | 68417 | (439108) | (27029) |
| Effect of foreign exchange changes on cash | (65744) | 29693 | (86186) | 19495 |
| Net source (use) of cash  | 2630756 | (144576) | 2846743 | 328682 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, start of period  | 946382 | 874971 | 730395 | 401713 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  | 3577138 | 730395 | 3577138 | 730395 |
| Short-term investments, end of period  | 343075 | - | 343075 | - |
| Total cash & short-term investments, end of the period | 3920213 | 730395 | 3920213 | 730395 |

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The overall net changes in cash balances in each of the periods noted above is a function of several factors including any inflows (outflows) due to changes in net working capital balances, funds from and repayment of financings and property, and plant and equipment investments. Further information on the net changes in cash, by each of the operating, financing, and investing activities, is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Operating Activities (Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | **Q4-24** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** |
| Net loss for the period  | (741004) | (2800582) | (1820184) | (9077795) |
| Total non-cash expense and lease items  | 175331 | 996814 | 7745495 | 3239208 |
| Operating activities before change in non-cash working capital balances | (565673) | (1803768) | 5925311 | (5838587) |
| Change in non-cash working capital balances | 996758 | 414962 | (4762394) | 1868996 |
| Total cash from (used) in operating activities  | 431085 | (1388806) | 1162917 | (3969591) |

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Operating cash flow was positive for both Q4-25 and YE-25. It improved by $5,132,508 in YTD 2025 versus YTD 2024, and $1,819,891 in Q4-25 as compared to Q4-24 due to receipts for the African SFD<sup>®</sup> Survey.

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| **Financing Activities (Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | **Q4-24** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** |
| Repayment of long-term debt | (27777) | (27778) | (111111) | (111111) |
| Proceeds from stock compensation plans | 13576 | 10693 | 109032 | 41620 |
| Net proceeds from Private Placement | 2777168 | - | 2777168 | - |
| Proceeds from convertible debentures | - | 1227291 | - | 4677754 |
| Repayment of lease obligations | (147890) | (121336) | (565969) | (359706) |
| Total cash from financing activities  | 2615077 | 1088870 | 2209120 | 4248557 |

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Proceeds were received from employees under the ESP Plan and stock option exercises. Proceeds from convertible debentures were received in YE-24. The Private Placement net of issuance costs contributed $2,777,168. Repayment of lease obligations increased as the Company's revised aircraft lease converted into a finance lease in 2024. Please see the section *"Contractual Obligations Leases"*

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| **Investing Activity (Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | **Q4-24** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** |
| Purchase of property, plant & equipment | (2) | - | (89448) | (27029) |
| Redemption (purchase) of short-term investments  | (349660) | 68417 | (349660) | - |
| Total cash used in (from) investing activity | (349662) | 68417 | (439108) | (27029) |

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The Company upgraded certain SFD<sup>®</sup> equipment in YE-25 and YE-24 to enhance data acquisition of SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys. The Company also purchased and used US$ short-term investments to segregate funds that mature just prior to monthly payment obligations for the Aircraft Lease.

***Contractual Obligations***

<u>Leases</u>

*Office Lease.* The Company has a lease that expires on September 30, 2030, for its current office space. Terms of the lease include an implied interest rate of 10% and monthly payments of $19,771.

*Aircraft Lease*. The Company has a lease on its aircraft lease which expires on March 28, 2027. The Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease term. Terms of the lease include an interest rate of 12% and monthly payments of US$40,189. The Company has an early purchase option to acquire the aircraft only at any of the remaining dates: March 28, 2026 or September 28, 2026. The early purchase option purchase price is the amortized value of the lease liability, plus a four-month interest penalty. The lease is being treated as a finance lease.

The estimated minimum annual commitments for the Company's lease components as at December 31, 2025, are listed in the following table:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Lease payments<sup>1</sup>** | **Office** | **Operating Costs** | **Aircraft <sup>2</sup>** | **Printer** | **Total** |
| 2026 | 237252 | 163401 | 661816 | 3139 | 1065608 |
| 2027 | 237252 | 163401 | 111249 | - | 511902 |
| 2028 | 237252 | 163401 | - | - | 400653 |
| 2029 | 237252 | 163401 | - | - | 400653 |
| 2030 | 177939 | 122551 | - | - | 300490 |
| Total | 1126947 | 776155 | 773065 | 3139 | 2679306 |

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1. Figures are given in $.

2. US$ payments have been converted to CDN$ at a rate of 1.3723.

***Debentures***

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| **Repayment of principal and interest as of December 31, 2025** | **US$** | **CDN$<sup>1</sup>** |
| 2026 principal and interest payments | 54611  | 74943 |
| Less interest | (9611) | (13189) |
| Principal remaining | 45000 | 61754 |
| Accumulated change in fair value of convertible debentures  | 20456 | 28072 |
| Fair value of convertible debentures | 65456 | 89826 |

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1. US$ payments have been converted to CDN$ at a rate of 1.3723.

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<u>Debenture Conversions</u>

Between November 8, 2023, and January 11, 2024, the Company issued a total of US$1,872,000 (approximately CAD$2,543,636) of a multi-tranche unsecured convertible debenture (the "November Debentures"). The November Debentures bore interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and are due and payable two years after issuance. The November Debentures were unsecured. Directors of NXT purchased US147,000 of the November Debentures (approximately CDN$196,686). The November Debentures are convertible to common shares at a fixed conversion price of US$0.1808. On June 26, 2025, Mork Capital converted US$1,347,000 of their November Debentures into 7,450,221 common shares of NXT. On September 23, 2025, US$49,000 of the November Debentures were converted into 271,017 common shares of NXT. During December 2025, US$677,000 of November Debentures were converted into 2,228,979 common shares of NXT.

The remaining US$45,000 of the November Debentures at December 31, 2025 were converted into 248,893 common shares of NXT on January 5, 2026.

On May 30, 2025, Ataraxia Capital ("Ataraxia") converted US$2,300,000 of convertible debentures into 13,540,208 common shares and on June 26, 2025, Mork Capital converted US$3,375,000 of convertible debentures into 15,605,088 common shares (including their November Debentures).

Mork Capital currently owns 37,576,821 common shares. This represents approximately 31.5% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of this MD&A.

<u>Investor's Rights Agreement</u>

On May 31, 2023, the Company and Ataraxia entered into an Investor Rights Agreement (the "Investor Rights Agreement") pursuant to which Ataraxia has been granted the right: (i) to nominate one person for election or appointment as a director of the Company; (ii) to have one representative of Ataraxia attend the Company's Board meetings as an observer (except any portion of a Board meeting where the Company's relationship with Ataraxia is to be a subject of discussion); (iii) to purchase up to its pro rata portion (calculated on a fully diluted basis) of any securities offered by the Company, subject to certain limitations set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement; and (iv) receive certain information regarding the Company, including annual and quarterly financial statements, annual budgets, the capitalization tables, and access to its premises upon reasonable notification. In each case, Ataraxia will retain the rights set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement for so long as Ataraxia holds common shares representing at least 5% of the outstanding common shares of the Company. Ataraxia currently owns 13,540,208 common shares. This represents approximately 11.3% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of this MD&A.

The Investor Rights Agreement is publicly available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at <u>www.sedarplus.ca</u>.

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**Long-term Debt (HASCAP Loan)**

On May 26, 2021, the Company received $1,000,000 from the Business Development Bank of Canada's HASCAP Loan. The HASCAP Loan is a $1,000,000 non-revolving ten-year term credit facility with an interest rate of 4%. Repayment terms were interest only until May 26, 2022, and monthly principal plus interest payments for the remaining nine years. The HASCAP Loan is secured by a general security agreement and is guaranteed by the Business Development Bank of Canada.

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| **Repayment of long-term debt principal and interest: (Figures are given in "$")** |  |
| 2026 | 133148 |
| 2027 | 128704 |
| 2028 | 124259 |
| 2029 | 119815 |
| 2030 to 2031 | 162130 |
| Total principal and interest payments | 668056  |
| Less interest | (66204) |
| **Total principal remaining** | **601852** |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 111111 |
| **Non-current portion of long-term debt** | **490741** |

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**Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements**

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements as of the date of this MD&A other than office premise non-lease operating costs as per NXT's office lease agreement. If the Company were to default on its office lease, the current month's rent including operation costs plus the next three months become immediately due. Operating cost amounts are disclosed in the section "*Liquidity and Capital Resources – Contractual Obligations.*"

NXT pays an estimated operating cost during the current year but has the obligation to pay the actual operating costs incurred as defined in the office lease in the first quarter of the following year if the estimate was low. Conversely, it will receive a refund if the estimate was too high. Currently, the Company believes that the operating cost estimate is reasonable and is consistent with discussions with the landlord under the Company's office lease.

**Transactions with Related Parties**

Related party fees incurred were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(Figures are given in "$")** | **Q4-25** | **Q4-24** | **YE-25** | **YE-24** |
| Legal fees | 44238 | 36747 | 145177 | 164373 |
| Interest Expense<sup>1.</sup> | 3417 | 184039 | 367246 | 441986 |
| Board of director fees | 61250 | 53750 | 245000 | 182500 |

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1. US$2,448 for Q4-25, and US$271,533 for the YE-25. US$137,356 for Q4-24, and US$322,905 for YE-24. Includes interest expense for Ataraxia, board of directors and Mork Capital.

One of the members of NXT's Board of Directors is a partner in a law firm which provides legal advice to NXT. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include a total of $41,540 ($55,455 as at December 31, 2024) payable to this law firm.

Another member of the Board was a board member of Pana Holdings Mauritius, the parent company of Ataraxia until May 1, 2025. Ataraxia held two-year term convertible debentures until May 30, 2025. Please see the section "*Liquidity and Capital Resources – Convertible Debentures*". Accounts payable and accrued liabilities for accrued interest owed to Ataraxia at December 31, 2025, are $nil, ($40,011 or US$27,814, as at December 31, 2024). The terms of the convertible debentures issued to Ataraxia included an annual interest rate of 10%, paid quarterly in arrears with conversion prices of US$0.143 and US$0.24 per common share. The debentures were able to be converted into either common shares or voting preferred shares with an annual dividend rate of 10% paid per quarter for the preferred shares, and they could have been converted on a one-to-one basis into common shares. The convertible debentures were payable on demand.

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A third member of the Board is an employee of Mork Capital, which held two-year term convertible debentures until June 26, 2025. Please see the section "*Liquidity and Capital Resources – Convertible Debentures*". Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2025, were $nil, (December 31, 2024 - $57,063 or US$39,669) to Mork Capital for accrued interest. The terms of the convertible debentures issued to Mork Capital included an annual interest rate of 10%, paid quarterly in arrears with conversion prices of US$0.1808 and US$0.25 per common share.

Certain members of the Board, elected to have most of their Board fees payable at December 31, 2023, transferred into convertible debentures for a total of US$147,000 (CDN$196,686). US$102,000 of these convertible debentures were converted into common shares of NXT during 2025. Please see the section "*Liquidity and Capital Resources – Convertible Debentures*". In addition, accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2025, include a total of $2,954 (US$2,152), (December 31, 2024 - $4,680 or US$3,253) to Board members for accrued interest on the convertible debentures. The terms of the convertible debentures issued to members of the Board included an annual interest rate of 10%, paid quarterly in arrears with conversion price of US$0.25 per common share.

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include $291,218 ($201,218 as at December 31, 2024) for Board fees.

**Critical Accounting Estimates**

In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, NXT is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect both the amount and timing of recording assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses since the determination of these items may be dependent on future events. The Company uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgment in making these estimates and assumptions. In the opinion of management, the Consolidated Financial Statements have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the Company's significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions used are based upon management's best estimate as at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period when determined. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Certain estimates and judgments have a material impact where the assumptions underlying these accounting estimates relate to matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate or judgment is made or are subjective. In 2025 and 2024, the estimates and judgments included the assessment of impairment indicators of IP and recognition of SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue.

The Company reviews IP for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company considers both internal and external factors when assessing potential indicators of impairment of its IP, including the consideration of historical and forecasted SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenues, market capitalization, and the SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue multiples compared to industry peers. When indicators of impairment exist, the Company first compares the total of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows or the estimated sale price to the carrying value of an asset. If the carrying value exceeds these amounts, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the IP.

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The Company recognizes SFD<sup>®</sup> related revenue in the Consolidated Financial Statements based on the performance obligation for NXT in SFD<sup>®</sup> surveys, which are the acquisition, processing, interpretation and integration of SFD<sup>®</sup> data. Revenue from the sale of SFD<sup>®</sup> survey contracts is recognized over time by measuring the progress toward satisfaction of its performance obligation to the customer. The Company uses direct survey costs as the input measure to recognize revenue in any fiscal period. The percentage of direct survey costs incurred to date over the total expected survey costs to be incurred, provides an appropriate measure of the stage of the performance obligation being satisfied over time. The accounting for contracts that are not complete at the reporting date involves significant judgment, particularly as it relates to determining the total anticipated costs at completion.

**Changes in Accounting Policies**

The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by management in accordance with US GAAP. The Company has consistently used US GAAP for the eight most recently completed quarters. The accounting policies applied are consistent with those outlined in NXT's annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, available on NXT's website at <u>www.nxtenergy.com</u> and on SEDAR+ at <u>www.sedarplus.ca</u>.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, amended reportable segment disclosure requirements to include disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. Among the disclosure enhancements are new disclosures regarding significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, as well as other segment items bridging segment revenue to each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and are applied retrospectively. The Company has adopted ASU No. 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures."

**Financial Instruments and Other Instruments**

The Company's non-derivative financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, deferred revenue and long-term debt. The carrying value of these financial instruments, excluding long-term debt approximates their fair values due to their short terms to maturity. NXT is not exposed to significant interest rate fluctuations arising from these financial instruments but is exposed to significant credit risk with accounts receivable. For accounts receivable, where possible, NXT requests advance payments and utilizes risk mitigation products offered by entities such as Export Development Canada including, for example, insurance coverage of contract accounts receivable, guarantee support for contract performance bonds and wrongful call insurance for such bonds.

NXT is exposed to foreign exchange risk because of holding foreign denominated financial instruments. Any unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arising on such holdings are reflected in earnings at the end of each period. The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts but instead uses alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar liabilities including holding excess US dollars before converting to CDN dollars.

The conversion feature of the convertible debentures in an embedded derivative. Therefore, they are measured at fair value through profit and loss.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information relating to risks, see the section titled "*Liquidity and Capital Resources – Net Working Capital*".

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**Outstanding Share Capital**

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| **Figures provided are Common Shares** | **March 31,**<br> **2026** | **December 31,**<br> **2025** | **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| Common shares | 119461425 | 118596228 | 78495184 |
| Dilutive securities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stock Options | 7878234 | 7878234 | 2647820 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DSUs | 628760 | 525153 | 120226 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; RSUs | 1554995 | 2484998 | 915000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; November Debentures at US$0.1808 | - | 248893 | 10353982 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ataraxia Debentures at US$0.1430 | - | - | 9790209 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Debentures at US$0.2500 | - | - | 8000000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ataraxia Debentures at US$0.2400 | - | - | 3750000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marketing consultant compensation | - | - | 634439 |
| **Total share capital and dilutive securities** | **129523414** | **129733506** | **114706860** |

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The dilutive securities in the above table reflect the number of common shares that would be issued if the dilutive securities were fully converted or exercised by the holder of the dilutive security.

**Current Director & Officer Common Share Holdings**

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| **Figures provided are Common Shares** | **March 31,**<br> **2026** | **December 31,**<br> **2025** | **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| Peter Mork <sup>1</sup> | 405237 | 405237 | 380237 |
| Theodore Patsellis <sup>1</sup> | 38716 | 38716 | - |
| Charles Selby <sup>1</sup> | 474532 | 474532 | 408161 |
| Gerry Sheehan <sup>1</sup> | 325893 | 77000 | 77000 |
| Jeffrey Tilson <sup>1</sup> | 7909212 | 7409212 | 5254961 |
| Thomas Valentine <sup>1</sup> | 188053 | 188053 | - |
| Bruce G. Wilcox <sup>1,2</sup> | 1063992 | 970658 | 767000 |
| Eugene Woychyshyn <sup>1,</sup><sup>2</sup> | 1207650 | 1109464 | 955985 |
| **Total director and officer share capital** | **11613285** | **10672872** | **7843344** |

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<sup>1</sup> Director of NXT <br> <sup>2</sup> Officer of NXT

**Disclosure Controls and Procedures ("DCPs") and** 

 **Internal Controls over Financial Reporting ("ICFR")** 

NXT's CEO and Chief Financial Officer (the "CFO") (together the "Responsible Officers") are responsible for establishing and maintaining DCPs, or causing them to be designed under their supervision, for NXT to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the Company is made known to the Responsible Officers by others within the organization, particularly during the period in which the Company's year-end consolidated financial statements and MD&A are being prepared.

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DCPs and other procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that are filed is recorded, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified by the relevant securities regulatory authorities in either Canada or the United States of America. DCPs include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports is communicated to management, including our Responsible Officers, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

The Company has established and maintains ICFR using the criteria that were set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013). The control framework was designed or caused to be designed under the supervision of the Responsible Officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with US GAAP.

In evaluating the effectiveness of the Company's DCPs, as defined under the rules adopted by the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company's Responsible Officers concluded that there are material weaknesses in the Company's ICFR that have a direct impact on the Company's DCPs:

· due to the limited number of staff, it is not feasible to achieve adequate segregation of incompatible duties. NXT partially mitigates this deficiency by adding management and Audit Committee review procedures over the areas where inadequate segregation of duties is of the greatest concern; and

· NXT does not have a sufficient number of staff with specialized expertise to adequately conduct separate preparation and a subsequent independent review of certain complex or highly judgmental accounting issues. NXT partially mitigates this deficiency by preparing financial statements with their best judgments and estimates of complex accounting matters, and relies on reviews by management, external consultants, and the Audit Committee.

From time to time, to reduce these risks and to supplement a small corporate finance function, the Company engages various outside experts and advisors to assist with various accounting, controls, and tax issues in the normal course.

Given the small size of the Company's finance team, management has established a practice of increased engagement of external consultants, legal counsel, the Company's Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee in reviewing public disclosure.

The Responsible Officers concluded that, as at December 31, 2025, NXT's ICFR is not effective and as a result, its DCPs are not effective. NXT reached this conclusion based upon its assessment that there is a more than a remote likelihood that its ICFR will not prevent or detect material misstatements if they should exist in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. The Responsible Officers continue to take certain actions to mitigate these material weaknesses including:

· the implementation of controls regarding review procedures surrounding its disclosure; and

· engagement of third-party experts used above.

In addition, the CFO engages subject matter consultants as the need arises.

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There were no changes to the Company's ICFR in Q4-25.

It should be noted that a control system, including the Company's DCPs and ICFR, no matter how well conceived, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met, and it should not be expected that the DCPs and ICFR will prevent all errors or fraud.

**Additional Information**

Additional information related to the Company, including the Company's 2025 Annual Information Form is available on NXT's website at <u>www.nxtenergy.com</u> and on SEDAR+ at <u>www.sedarplus.ca</u>.

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