VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Methanex Corporation (the “Company” or “Methanex”) (TSX: MX) (Nasdaq: MEOH) announced today that it has issued a notice of partial redemption for US$300 million of its outstanding 5.125% senior notes due October 15, 2027. The redemption date is October 19, 2026.

Rich Sumner, President and CEO, Methanex Corporation, stated, “Today’s announcement is underpinned by the company’s strong cash position and cash flow generation capability, resulting from continued tight global methanol market conditions combined with production from our significantly strengthened asset base, and is aligned with our commitment to progress towards our stated balance sheet leverage target.”

ABOUT METHANEX

Methanex is a Vancouver-based, publicly traded company and is the world’s largest supplier of methanol globally. Methanex shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada under the trading symbol “MX” and on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States under the trading symbol “MEOH”. Methanex can be visited online at www.methanex.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION WARNING

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, or forward-looking information, with respect to us and our industry. These statements relate to future events or our future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Statements that include the word “will” or other comparable terminology and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements.

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Inquiries:
Robert B. Winslow, CFA
Vice President, Investor Relations
Methanex Corporation
604-661-2600 or Toll Free: 1-800-661-8851
www.methanex.com