C00543-2026

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Jan 29, 2026
2. SEC Identification Number
ASO94-03992
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
003-871-592
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
Penthouse, JSY Platinum Tower, Asean corner Fuentes St., Aseana Avenue Postal Code 1701
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(02) 8519 7888
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Parañaque
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
Common Shares 5,110,421,196
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
9

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Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc.FNI

PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 - Press Release References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C)
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

FNI earns global legal honors for governance and corporate social responsibility; SVP for Legal and Regulatory Affairs makes Top Tier In-House Counsel List
Background/Description of the Disclosure

Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (PSE: FNI), one of the Philippines’ leading nickel ore exporters, has achieved a major international milestone after securing top honors at the prestigious In-House Community (IHC) Counsel of the Year Awards 2025. Out of the record-breaking 200 nominations spanning 11 jurisdictions from leading corporations and legal teams across the region, FNI was granted the Best Practice Management Award for Corporate Social Responsibility and was likewise shortlisted under the highly competitive Industry Awards — Energy and Natural Resources category, underscoring the company’s strong governance, sustainability leadership, and legal excellence.

The IHC Counsel of the Year awards honor excellence, leadership, and innovation in the in-house legal profession. FNI’s victory in the Corporate Social Responsibility category affirms the Company’s strong governance framework, values-driven culture, and deep commitment to responsible mining, environmental stewardship, and community development—pillars that underpin its long-term business strategy and investor value proposition. These recognitions place FNI’s legal team among the most respected across Asia, the Middle East, and India

Further strengthening FNI’s international profile, the Company’s Senior Vice President for Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Atty. Noel B. Lazaro, was recognized as part of IHC’s Top Tier In-House Counsel List 2025, a global recognition honoring the most outstanding in-house legal and compliance leaders in the industry.

The Top Tier In-House Counsel List celebrates professionals who exemplify innovation, dedication, efficiency, corporate social responsibility, and a commitment to diversity. The initiative aims to elevate the legal profession by recognizing leaders who set the gold standard in in-house practice.

Atty. Lazaro’s inclusion reflects his strategic leadership in strengthening FNI’s legal, regulatory, and governance capabilities amid a dynamic and increasingly complex operating environment.

“In a workplace as nurturing and values-driven as FNI, the unwavering support and encouragement of our employees truly make all the difference. This recognition reflects not only individual effort, but the collective commitment of our entire organization to excellence, integrity, and responsible corporate governance,” said Atty. Lazaro.

FNI’s international recognition reinforces the Company’s strategic focus on strong corporate governance, regulatory discipline, environmental protection, and social development. As global demand for responsibly sourced minerals continues to grow, FNI remains firmly positioned as a trusted mining partner and industry leader, guided by world-class leadership and a robust ESG-driven operating framework.
Other Relevant Information

Attached is the Press Release document
Filed on behalf by:
Name Eveart Grace Pomarin-Claro
Designation Corporate Secretary and Alternate Corporate Information Officer