Great Rock Capital Extends AirBoss Financing Partnership

Great Rock Capital Extends AirBoss Financing Partnership

Westport, CT - October 7, 2026 - Great Rock Capital, a private credit firm specializing in middle market lending, today announced a five-year extension of its term loan facility with AirBoss of America Corp. ("AirBoss"). AirBoss is the second largest rubber solutions and custom compounding company in North America and is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BOS) and OTCQX (OTCQX: ABSSF).

The extended financing, which also includes an asset-based lending facility agented by The Toronto-Dominion Bank, provides AirBoss with increased liquidity and financial flexibility to pursue acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and other corporate opportunities. The extension reflects Great Rock Capital's commitment to AirBoss as a long-term financing partner and its approach to working closely with portfolio companies to deliver customized capital solutions. Great Rock remains focused on supporting AirBoss's growth strategy and long-term objectives.

"We have developed a strong and collaborative relationship with the AirBoss team, and we are pleased to extend our partnership," said Stuart Armstrong, CEO of Great Rock Capital. "This extension demonstrates our commitment to providing flexible, tailored capital solutions that support AirBoss as it builds on its achievements and pursues its next phase of growth."

About Great Rock Capital

Great Rock Capital is a private credit firm that specializes in serving the needs of middle market companies across the United States and Canada. The Company provides fast, flexible, and creative financing solutions that maximize liquidity and provide growth capital. The firm offers senior secured credit facilities ranging in size from $25 million to +$200 million, including bespoke revolvers and term loan structures that deliver greater flexibility than those provided by traditional commercial lenders. Great Rock has significant capital commitments from its partners: a private equity business, a large institutional investor, and corporate note holders. To learn more, visit https://www.greatrockcapital.com.

About AirBoss‍

AirBoss of America is a diversified developer, manufacturer and provider of survivability solutions, advanced custom rubber compounds and finished rubber products that are designed to outperform in the most challenging environments. Founded in 1989, the company operates through two divisions. AirBoss Rubber Solutions is a North American custom rubber compounder with 500million turn pounds of annual capacity. AirBoss Manufactured Products is a supplier of anti-vibration and rubber-molded solutions to the North American automotive market and other sectors, and also a global supplier of personal and respiratory protective equipment and technology for the defense, healthcare, medical and first responder communities, through its AirBoss Defense operations. The Company's shares trade on the TSX under the symbol BOS and on the OTCQX under the symbol ABSSF. Visit https://www.airboss.com for more information.

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