On September 13, 2023, Eric Leslie notified Meta Materials Inc. of his resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and from all committees of the Board on which he served, in each case effective immediately. Prior to his resignation, Mr. Leslie served on the Audit Committee and Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board. The resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company related to the Company?s operations, policies or practices.

Mr. Leslie will move into a Strategic Advisor role at the Company. In connection with Mr. Leslie's resignation the Board has appointed John R. Harding, a member of the Board, to replace Mr. Leslie as a member of Audit Committee of the Board. In addition, the Board has appointed Vyomesh Joshi, a member of the Board, to replace Mr. Leslie as a member of Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board.