• Lakeba Group becomes a top 10 shareholder of WhiteHawk
• Lakeba brings expertise in building and scaling global AI and cybersecurity businesses
• Partnership to accelerate WhiteHawk's growth and expand market opportunities

WhiteHawk Limited (ASX: WHK), the first global online cybersecurity exchange enabling businesses to mitigate cyber risks effectively, has announced that Lakeba Group Limited, an entity associated with WhiteHawk Director Mr Giuseppe Porcelli, has completed a strategic investment. Through this investment, 18,260,870 WhiteHawk shares have been issued and 9,130,435 WHKOA options will be issued, positioning Lakeba as a top 10 shareholder of WhiteHawk. WhiteHawk Executive Chair Terry Roberts commented that the company is delighted to welcome Lakeba Group as a significant shareholder and strategic partner, as Lakeba brings extensive expertise in building and scaling global AI and cybersecurity businesses. The partnership is expected to accelerate WhiteHawk's growth trajectory and expand its market opportunities. Giuseppe Porcelli, Executive Chairman of Lakeba Group, expressed his strong belief in WhiteHawk's leadership and its potential to become a global force in cybersecurity for the AI economy, and the company is excited to contribute its expertise to support WhiteHawk's long-term growth.