AppYea's CFO Ron Mekler Makes $225,000 Strategic Equity Investment, Reinforcing Executive Alignment Following Asset Closing
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AppYea (OTCQB: APYP) announced that Chief Financial Officer Ron Mekler made a $225,000 strategic equity investment via a private placement on Jan 20, 2026. Mr. Mekler purchased 12,500,000 units at $0.018 per unit, each unit including one common share and one warrant exercisable at $0.022. The investment followed the closing of the Techlott asset acquisition and completion of senior leadership hires.
The company said proceeds will support its operating plan focused on near-term execution in regulated digital gaming and blockchain infrastructure markets. The filing notes anti-dilution protection granted to Mr. Mekler and management framed the purchase as a signal of insider alignment ahead of commercial rollout.
Positive
- CFO Ron Mekler invested $225,000 in a private placement
- Issuance of 12,500,000 units at $0.018 per unit
- Proceeds earmarked to support near-term execution in regulated markets
- Transaction followed closing of the Techlott asset acquisition and leadership build-out
Negative
- Transaction creates potential dilution via 12,500,000 shares plus warrants
- Warrants exercisable at $0.022 could further increase share count if exercised
- Investor received anti-dilution protection, which may disadvantage existing shareholders
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, APYP gained 5.47%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
The investment by the Company's Chief Financial Officer reflects direct management alignment as AppYea advances efforts towards commercial deployment.
The investment follows the successful closing of the Techlott asset acquisition and the completion of the Company's senior leadership build-out. The Company views this investment as a clear signal of executive confidence and alignment as AppYea advances its commercial rollout strategy in regulated international markets.
Investment Terms and Strategic Context
Mr. Mekler purchased 12,500,000 units at a price of
The Company intends to deploy the proceeds in support of its operating plan, with a focus on near-term execution milestones within regulated digital gaming and blockchain infrastructure markets.
Management Commentary
"Alignment between leadership and shareholders is especially important at an execution stage," said Yakir Abadi, Chief Executive Officer of AppYea. "Following our asset integration and leadership expansion, our CFO's investment reinforces our focus on disciplined execution and measurable progress."
Ron Mekler, Chief Financial Officer of AppYea, added:
"My decision to invest reflects the operational clarity the Company has achieved. With the Techlott infrastructure integrated and early commercial frameworks in place, AppYea is operating with increased focus and financial discipline. As CFO, and as a shareholder, I am aligned with building long-term value through consistent execution."
Eldar Edmond Grady, Chairman of the Board, concluded:
"Strengthening governance and insider alignment is essential as we advance our broader capital markets initiatives. This investment underscores the accountability and discipline guiding AppYea as it enters its commercial execution phase."
About AppYea, Inc.
AppYea, Inc. is a public technology company advancing blockchain trust infrastructure for regulated, outcome-driven markets. The Company's focus is to support transparency, integrity, and auditability through real-time verification systems designed for institutional and government-aligned deployments.
Safe Harbor Statement:
Statements included in this press release, which are not historical in nature, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements relating to the future performance of AppYea are subject to many factors including, but not limited to, the sufficiency of working capital to complete the multi-prong platform and realize our business plans and new strategic direction, the going concern qualification in our financial statements, our ability to raise the capital needed to realize our business plan, our success in concluding commercial execution and institutional deployment, , our success in commercializing the integrated platform, our success in in applying to and uplisting to a US exchange, market strategy and timelines, the introduction of competitive products, market acceptance of our product offerings, the success of our business model and the impact of any adverse litigation, commercialization and technological difficulties, and the other risks identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2025. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information, or otherwise.
Investor Relations Contact:
Golmidas Communications
info@golmidas.com
For Institutional and Board Inquiries:
Eldar Edmond Grady
Chairman of the Board
eldar@mellatrix.com
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SOURCE AppYea Inc.
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