Hemisphere Energy Declares Special Dividend and Announces 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial and Operating Results

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 15, 2026) - Hemisphere Energy Corporation (TSXV: HME) (OTCQX: HMENF) ("Hemisphere" or the "Company") is pleased announce that its Board of Directors has approved the declaration of a special dividend to shareholders, as well as provide its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Special Dividend Supported by the current strength in oil pricing and consistent 2026 first-quarter production performance of approximately 3,800 boe/d (99% heavy oil), Hemisphere's Board of Directors has approved a special dividend of $0.03 per common share under its dividend policy.