BURLINGTON, ON, July 2026 – ATS Scientific Inc. ("ATS Scientific" or the "Company"), one of Canada's largest independent providers of scientific equipment and service, is pleased to announce that CAI Capital Partners ("CAI"), a Vancouver-based private equity firm, has made a strategic investment in ATS Scientific Inc. and its subsidiary, Folio Instruments Inc. ("Folio").

CAI Capital Partners brings over three decades of experience partnering with founder-led businesses across North America and investing in value-added distribution and technical service organizations. With CAI's support, ATS Scientific is well positioned for its next phase of growth. The partnership will support continued investment in technical expertise, service capabilities, and strategic growth opportunities across Canada, while the Company remains committed to the customer-first approach that has defined ATS for more than 35 years.

"What differentiates ATS is not simply the highly specialized instruments it distributes, but the technical expertise and service the team delivers alongside them," said Trevor Riback, Principal at CAI Capital Partners. "ATS has become a trusted partner to customers and global suppliers supporting critical research, testing, and quality-control workflows across Canada. We are excited to work with Aleks and the ATS team to support the Company's continued growth."

"ATS has grown by helping customers select the right solutions and then standing behind the equipment with responsive, knowledgeable support," commented ATS Scientific Chief Executive Officer Aleks Sobot. "CAI shares our long-term vision and brings deep experience in value-added distribution and technical services. We look forward to working together to strengthen our capabilities and create new opportunities for our team, our partners, and our customers."

ATS Scientific will continue to operate under its existing leadership team, led by Chief Executive Officer Aleks Sobot, maintaining its customer-first approach and commitment to providing industry-leading scientific solutions and aftermarket support across Canada.

The partnership positions ATS Scientific for continued expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, further strengthening its ability to serve customers and suppliers nationwide.

About ATS Scientific

Founded in 1989, ATS Scientific Inc. is one of Canada's leading providers of specialized laboratory and scientific instrumentation. Beyond delivering industry-leading instrumentation, ATS provides the technical expertise, application support, and ongoing service that help customers maximize the value of their investment. Through long-standing partnerships with leading global manufacturers and a commitment to exceptional customer support, ATS serves a wide range of industries including research, pharmaceutical and life sciences, food and feed, environmental, energy, and mining. For additional information, please visit www.ats-scientific.com.

About CAI Capital Partners

CAI Capital Partners is a Vancouver-based private equity firm focused on partnering with and growing founder-owned businesses in the Canadian and U.S. lower middle market. Over three decades, CAI has invested more than C$1.6 billion of equity capital into companies across North America. CAI has extensive experience supporting the growth of value-added distribution and technical service businesses and was named to Inc.'s list of Founder-Friendly Investors. For additional information, please visit www.caifunds.com.

SOURCE ATS Scientific