Eco-Growth Strategies Announces Board Approval of Comprehensive Uplisting Preparation Plan as Company Continues Strategic Progress Toward National Exchange Readiness

Rhea-AI Summary

Eco-Growth Strategies (OTC: ECGS) announced on December 11, 2025 that its board approved a comprehensive Uplisting Preparation Plan and a budget of up to $350,000 to advance potential listing on a national securities exchange.

Key steps include completion of PCAOB‑standard audits, transition to full SEC reporting, expansion of independent governance, enhanced financial controls, and operational readiness for Hawaiian bottled water production. Recent milestones cited include reservation of the ticker THWC with Nasdaq and approximately $2.3 million in cumulative financing over the past 12 months.

The company stressed these actions are preliminary and exploratory and do not assure any listing; any listing remains subject to exchange standards, regulatory processes, and market conditions.

Positive

• Board-approved uplisting plan with clear budget: $350,000
• Completed $2.3 million cumulative financing in last 12 months
• Reserved Nasdaq ticker "THWC" aligned with strategy
• Plan includes PCAOB-standard audits and full SEC reporting

Negative

• No assurance that any national-exchange listing will occur
• Uplisting remains subject to quantitative and qualitative standards

News Market Reaction

-51.46%

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-51.46% News Effect

On the day this news was published, ECGS declined 51.46%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Uplisting prep budget: $350,000 Cumulative financing: $2.3 million

2 metrics

Uplisting prep budget $350,000 Board-approved budget for uplisting preparation plan

Cumulative financing $2.3 million Financing completed over the past twelve months

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.0750 Vol: Volume 143,864 is 9% abov...

normal vol

$0.0750 Last Close

Volume Volume 143,864 is 9% above the 20-day average of 132,463. normal

Technical Price $0.68 is trading above the 200-day MA at $0.22, indicating a pre-existing uptrend.

Peers on Argus

ECGS gained 23.64% while key peers were mostly flat or modestly positive; one pe...

ECGS gained 23.64% while key peers were mostly flat or modestly positive; one peer (GRLF) showed a 100% move, but no broad, consistent sector trend is evident.

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Dec 08 (Positive)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 08	Auditor engagement	Positive	+35.0%	Hired PCAOB-registered auditor to support uplisting and compliance.
Dec 03	Ticker reservation	Positive	+2.3%	Reserved Nasdaq ticker THWC as part of uplisting strategy.
Nov 17	Bank engagement	Positive	+3.3%	Engaged Maxim Group to assist growth and potential up-list.
Oct 07	Plant reopening	Positive	+0.8%	Announced reopening and upgrade of Aiea, Hawaii bottling plant.

Pattern Detected

Recent Nasdaq uplisting and operational development news have consistently coincided with positive price reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Eco-Growth Strategies has repeatedly highlighted its Nasdaq uplisting readiness and operational build-out. On Nov 17, 2025, it engaged Maxim Group to assist with growth and a potential uplist. On Dec 3, it reserved Nasdaq ticker THWC, followed by engaging PCAOB-registered auditor BCRG Group on Dec 8. Each of these steps drew positive price reactions, and today’s uplisting preparation plan continues that multi-year capital markets strategy.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock dropped -51.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite this uplist...

Analysis

The stock dropped -51.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite this uplisting preparation plan would contrast with earlier positive responses to similar news, such as moves of 34.99%, 3.34%, and 2.33% on prior uplisting-related updates. The plan’s $350,000 budget and noted $2.3 million in financing highlighted continued corporate development, but investors might reassess risks around timing, listing uncertainty, and the costs of meeting full SEC reporting and governance requirements, leading to pressure on the shares.

Key Terms

uplisting, PCAOB-standard audits, SEC reporting, independent board

4 terms

uplisting financial

"approved a comprehensive Uplisting Preparation Plan and a corresponding budget"

Uplisting occurs when a company's stock moves from a less regulated, smaller exchange to a more established and widely recognized one. This transition can make the stock more accessible and attractive to a broader range of investors, potentially increasing its value and trading volume. For investors, uplisting often signals growth and stability, which can influence confidence and trading decisions.

PCAOB-standard audits regulatory

"The approved plan includes:Completion of PCAOB-standard auditsTransition"

PCAOB-standard audits are independent examinations of a public company’s financial statements and internal controls carried out according to rules set by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Like a technical safety inspection for a building, these audits aim to make sure the books are accurate and free of misleading errors, giving investors more confidence that reported profits, losses and risks reflect reality and reducing the chance of hidden problems.

SEC reporting regulatory

"The approved plan includes:Completion of PCAOB-standard auditsTransition to full SEC reportingExpansion"

SEC reporting is the process by which publicly traded companies regularly share important financial information with the government agency responsible for overseeing the stock market. This information helps investors understand a company's financial health and make informed decisions, much like how a doctor’s check-up provides insight into a person's well-being. Consistent and transparent reporting ensures trust and fairness in the financial markets.

independent board financial

"Expansion of governance, including independent board and committee structuresEnhancement"

A board is called independent when most of its directors have no significant business, family, or financial ties to the company’s management, so they can evaluate decisions without personal conflicts. For investors this matters because independent boards act like neutral referees who oversee strategy, executive pay and risk, reducing the chance that managers make self-serving choices and increasing confidence that shareholder interests will be protected.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

HONOLULU, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc. (OTC: ECGS) ("ECGS" or the "Company"), a Hawaii-based premium bottled water company, today announced that its Board of Directors has formally approved a comprehensive Uplisting Preparation Plan and a corresponding budget of up to $350,000 to support the Company's continued progress toward potential listing on a national securities exchange.

The approved plan outlines the next phase of ECGS's multi-year corporate development strategy, focusing on strengthening financial reporting, governance structures, operational documentation, and public-company infrastructure. These steps are designed to position ECGS for the rigorous standards expected of national-exchange issuers.

Recent Momentum

The Board's approval follows a series of important developments completed over the past several months, including:

• Reservation of the ticker symbol "THWC" with Nasdaq, an administrative milestone aligned with the Company's long-term capital markets strategy
• Completion of approximately $2.3 million in cumulative financing over the past twelve months, supporting operational development and corporate readiness
• Ongoing upgrades to reporting systems and governance practices
• Onboarding of a leading emerging-growth company investment bank and capital markets advisory company
• Advancement of facility and production planning for the Company's Hawaiian water operations

Together, these initiatives reflect ECGS's commitment to building a more robust, institutional-grade corporate platform.

CEO Comment

"We are pleased to take this next major step forward," said W.J. 'Bill' Delgado, Chief Executive Officer of ECGS. "The Board's approval of our uplisting preparation plan and budget provides clear direction and the necessary resources to continue strengthening our financial reporting, governance systems, and operational capabilities. Over the past year, we have built real momentum, and this plan allows us to continue maturing as a public company while preparing for future opportunities, including a potential uplisting.

We remain focused on disciplined execution and long-term value creation for our shareholders."

Plan Overview

The approved plan includes:

• Completion of PCAOB-standard audits
• Transition to full SEC reporting
• Expansion of governance, including independent board and committee structures
• Enhancement of financial controls and corporate policies
• Continued operational documentation and commercial readiness for Hawaiian water production
• Investor communications upgrades and public-company infrastructure improvements

The Board's authorization enables management to execute these workstreams immediately.

Important Notice: No Assurance of Listing

The approval of the Uplisting Preparation Plan and the reservation of a ticker symbol with Nasdaq are preliminary and exploratory actions. These steps do not constitute, reflect, or imply any determination by any national securities exchange regarding the Company's eligibility for, or approval of, any listing application.

Any potential listing remains subject to satisfaction of applicable quantitative and qualitative standards, completion of regulatory and corporate processes, and prevailing market conditions. There can be no assurance that an application will be made, accepted, or approved.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company's uplisting readiness, corporate development, operational progress, governance enhancements, financial reporting initiatives, and potential future milestones. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially.

Factors that may affect actual results include, among others: the Company's ability to complete the Uplisting Preparation Plan within anticipated timelines or budgets; the ability to satisfy national-exchange listing standards; regulatory developments; market conditions; operational challenges; the availability of additional financing; and other risks described in the Company's public disclosures. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

About Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc.

Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc. ("ECGS") is a Hawaii-based bottled water company developing and scaling the production of high-quality purified and natural spring water sourced from the Hawaiian Islands. The Company is pursuing facility and infrastructure expansion initiatives in Hawaii and is listed on the OTC Markets under the ticker ECGS. Learn more at https://www.hawaiianisleswater.com.

Investor Relations and Media Contact
FSR Capital
Kristina Smirnova – k.smirnova@fsrgrp.com

 

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FAQ

What did Eco-Growth Strategies (ECGS) announce on December 11, 2025 about uplisting?

The board approved a comprehensive Uplisting Preparation Plan and a budget of up to $350,000 to support potential listing readiness.

How much financing has ECGS raised in the past 12 months and how does that affect uplisting?

ECGS completed approximately $2.3 million in cumulative financing over the prior 12 months to support operations and corporate readiness.

What concrete steps will ECGS take to prepare for a national exchange listing (ECGS)?

The plan includes PCAOB‑standard audits, transition to full SEC reporting, stronger governance, enhanced financial controls, and operational documentation.

Has ECGS reserved a ticker symbol for a potential uplisting?

Yes, ECGS reserved the Nasdaq ticker THWC as part of its capital markets strategy.

Does the board approval guarantee ECGS will be listed on a national exchange?

No. The actions are preliminary and exploratory and do not guarantee any listing; acceptance depends on exchange and regulatory requirements.