Aecon achieves Gold Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations Certification

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About Aecon

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Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience. Aecon delivers integrated solutions to private and public-sector clients through its Construction segment in the Civil, Urban Transportation, Nuclear, Utility and Industrial sectors, and provides project development, financing, investment, management, and operations and maintenance services through its Concessions segment. Join our online community on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram @AeconGroupInc.

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For further information:

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Adam Borgatti
SVP, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
416-297-2600
[email protected]

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Nicole Court
Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications
416-297-2600
[email protected]

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Jennifer Campeau
Vice President, Indigenous Relations
416-297-2600
[email protected]

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Statement on Forward-Looking Information

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The information in this news release includes certain forward-looking statements which may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans but are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding the operations, business, financial condition, expected financial results, performance, prospects, ongoing objectives, strategies and outlook for Aecon, including statements regarding: Aecon’s anticipated continued advancement of its Indigenous relations, reconciliation objectives and PAIR certification commitments; the anticipated continued growth of Indigenous procurement, relationships, economic participation, employment and business development opportunities; and the expected long-term benefits of these initiatives for Indigenous communities and future generations. Forward-looking statements may in some cases be identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “target,” “future,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “should” or the negative of these terms, or similar expressions.

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In addition to events beyond Aecon’s control, there are factors which could cause actual or future results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or inferred herein including, but not limited to, the risk that anticipated reconciliation objectives, initiatives or Indigenous relations commitments are not realized or advanced as anticipated; the risk that Aecon is unable to maintain its PAIR certification or achieve future certification objectives as expected; the risks associated with a third party’s, including Indigenous partners, communities, businesses, clients and suppliers, failure to perform; the risk of not being able to sustain or grow Indigenous procurement, employment or business development opportunities as anticipated; the risk of not being able to maintain or strengthen relationships and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, businesses and communities; the risks associated with a dynamic geopolitical, economic and regulatory environment; the risk of changes in demand for Aecon’s services and related impacts on its ability to advance these initiatives; the risk that anticipated benefits to Indigenous communities and stakeholders are not fully realized; and the risk of not being able to execute its ongoing reconciliation strategy, commitments and objectives as anticipated. These forward-looking statements are based on a variety of factors and assumptions including but not limited to that: Aecon’s reconciliation and Indigenous relations initiatives continue to be implemented as planned; Indigenous partners, communities and other third parties continue to engage and perform their roles; none of the risks identified above materialize; there are no unforeseen changes to economic and market conditions; and no significant events occur outside the ordinary course of business. These assumptions are based on information currently available to Aecon, including information obtained from third-party sources. While Aecon believes that such third-party sources are reliable sources of information, Aecon has not independently verified the information. Aecon has not ascertained the validity or accuracy of the underlying economic assumptions contained in such information from third-party sources and hereby disclaims any responsibility or liability whatsoever in respect of any information obtained from third-party sources.

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Risk factors are discussed in greater detail in Section 13 – “Risk Factors” in Aecon’s 2025 Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and Aecon’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, each filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Aecon undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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