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Press releaseGlobeNewswire· February 25, 2026

Fairfax Launches C$650 Million Senior Notes Offering

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Fairfax Launches C$650 Million Senior Notes Offering Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. The base shelf prospectus is accessible, and the shelf prospectus supplement for this offering will be accessible within two business days, through SEDAR+ TORONTO, Feb…
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  • Fairfax intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to refinance, repay or redeem outstanding debt, equity or other corporate obligations of Fairfax and its subsidiaries, to pursue potential acquisition or investment opportunities, and for general corporate purposes

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  • The Offering is expected to close on or about February 27, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions

    80% confidence
  • As of the date of this press release, Fairfax has not made any determination as to the specific debt, equity or other corporate obligations to be repaid or redeemed, nor the amount, timing or method of such repurchase or redemption

    80% confidence
  • As of the date of this press release, Fairfax has not made any determination as to the specific acquisitions or investment opportunities to be pursued, nor the cost, timing or method of such acquisitions or investments

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