Calgary, Alberta – June 23, 2025 — High Arctic Overseas Holdings Corp. (TSXV: HOH) has announced the appointment of Matthew Cocks as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 24, 2025, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Mr. Cocks joined the company in October 2023 as Vice President–Finance, overseeing the Papua New Guinea business and strengthening finance and accounting processes in preparation for the company’s spin-out from High Arctic Energy Services Inc.

With more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership roles, Mr. Cocks has worked extensively in both private and public companies across the resources, construction, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. His expertise spans financial stewardship, strategic planning, risk management, and international team development.

“Matt’s 20-plus years of wide-ranging financial management expertise in international markets and in services to the extractive industries will be invaluable to the Corporation as we look to diversify and expand our PNG business,” said Mike Maguire, Chief Executive Officer. He also expressed gratitude to Lonn Bate, who served as Interim CFO since the spin-out, and who will now continue his responsibilities as CFO of High Arctic Energy Services Inc.