ONAR Holding Corporation Reports Q2 2025 Results Aligned with AI-Powered Strategy and $6M Series E Capital Momentum
ONAR Holding Corporation (OTCQB: ONAR), an AI-powered marketing agency network, reported its Q2 2025 financial results with 28% year-to-date revenue growth. Despite posting a net loss due to public company costs and non-operating expenses, the company made significant strategic moves including debt management and beginning to close its Series E financing round.
Key developments include appointing Scott Kauffman as Chairman of the Board, partnering with IQSTEL's Reality Border for AI platform development, and signing a definitive agreement to acquire Retina.ai. The company is also evaluating strategic alternatives for its pool construction subsidiary and implementing enhanced financial controls to address material weaknesses.
ONAR is working to refinance approximately $1.8 million in short-term debt and convert $1.0 million in related-party debt into a long-term note to improve its financial position.
ONAR Holding Corporation (OTCQB: ONAR), una rete di agenzie di marketing potenziata dall'IA, ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025 con una crescita dei ricavi del 28% da inizio anno. Nonostante abbia registrato una perdita netta a causa dei costi legati allo status di società pubblica e di oneri non operativi, la società ha compiuto mosse strategiche rilevanti, tra cui la gestione del debito e l'avvio della chiusura del suo round di finanziamento Serie E.
Tra gli sviluppi chiave figurano la nomina di Scott Kauffman a Presidente del Consiglio, la collaborazione con Reality Border di IQSTEL per lo sviluppo di una piattaforma AI e la firma di un accordo definitivo per l'acquisizione di Retina.ai. L'azienda sta inoltre valutando alternative strategiche per la sua controllata nel settore della costruzione di piscine e sta implementando controlli finanziari rafforzati per correggere debolezze materiali.
ONAR sta lavorando al rifinanziamento di circa $1,8 milioni di debito a breve termine e alla conversione di $1,0 milione di debito con parti correlate in una nota a lungo termine per migliorare la propria posizione finanziaria.
ONAR Holding Corporation (OTCQB: ONAR), una red de agencias de marketing impulsada por IA, informó sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025 con un crecimiento de ingresos del 28% acumulado en el año. Aunque registró una pérdida neta debido a costos de ser una empresa pública y gastos no operativos, la compañía realizó movimientos estratégicos importantes, incluyendo la gestión de deuda y el inicio del cierre de su ronda de financiación Serie E.
Entre los avances clave están el nombramiento de Scott Kauffman como presidente del consejo, la asociación con Reality Border de IQSTEL para desarrollar una plataforma de IA y la firma de un acuerdo definitivo para adquirir Retina.ai. La compañía también está evaluando alternativas estratégicas para su subsidiaria de construcción de piscinas e implementando controles financieros mejorados para abordar debilidades materiales.
ONAR está trabajando para refinanciar aproximadamente $1.8 millones en deuda a corto plazo y convertir $1.0 millón en deuda con partes relacionadas en un pagaré a largo plazo para mejorar su posición financiera.
ONAR Holding Corporation (OTCQB: ONAR)는 AI 기반 마케팅 에이전시 네트워크로, 연초 대비 매출 28% 증가를 기록한 2025년 2분기 실적을 발표했습니다. 상장사 비용과 영업외 비용으로 순손실을 기록했지만, 부채 관리와 Series E 자금조달 라운드 마무리 착수 등 주요 전략적 조치를 진행했습니다.
주요 내용으로는 이사회 의장에 Scott Kauffman 임명, AI 플랫폼 개발을 위한 IQSTEL의 Reality Border와의 파트너십, 그리고 Retina.ai 인수를 위한 확정 계약 체결이 포함됩니다. 또한 수영장 건설 자회사에 대한 전략적 대안 검토와 중대한 약점을 해소하기 위한 재무 통제 강화도 추진 중입니다.
ONAR는 약 $1.8M의 단기부채를 재융자하고 $1.0M의 관련당사자 부채를 장기어음으로 전환해 재무구조를 개선하려고 노력하고 있습니다.
ONAR Holding Corporation (OTCQB: ONAR), un réseau d'agences marketing propulsé par l'IA, a publié ses résultats du deuxième trimestre 2025 avec une croissance des revenus de 28% depuis le début de l'année. Bien que la société ait enregistré une perte nette en raison des coûts liés au statut de société cotée et de charges non opérationnelles, elle a pris d'importantes mesures stratégiques, notamment la gestion de la dette et le début de la clôture de son tour de financement Série E.
Parmi les principales évolutions figurent la nomination de Scott Kauffman en tant que président du conseil d'administration, le partenariat avec Reality Border d'IQSTEL pour le développement d'une plateforme IA et la signature d'un accord définitif pour acquérir Retina.ai. La société évalue également des alternatives stratégiques pour sa filiale de construction de piscines et met en place des contrôles financiers renforcés pour corriger des faiblesses matérielles.
ONAR travaille à refinancer environ 1,8 million de dollars de dettes à court terme et à convertir 1,0 million de dollars de dettes envers des parties liées en une dette à long terme afin d'améliorer sa position financière.
ONAR Holding Corporation (OTCQB: ONAR), ein KI-gestütztes Marketingagentur-Netzwerk, meldete seine Finanzergebnisse für Q2 2025 mit einem Umsatzwachstum von 28% seit Jahresbeginn. Trotz eines Nettoverlusts aufgrund von Kosten als börsennotiertes Unternehmen und nicht-operativen Aufwendungen hat das Unternehmen wesentliche strategische Schritte unternommen, darunter Schuldenmanagement und den Beginn des Abschlusses seiner Serie-E-Finanzierungsrunde.
Zu den wichtigsten Entwicklungen zählen die Ernennung von Scott Kauffman zum Vorsitzenden des Vorstands, die Partnerschaft mit IQSTELs Reality Border zur Entwicklung einer KI-Plattform und der Abschluss einer definitiven Vereinbarung zur Übernahme von Retina.ai. Das Unternehmen prüft zudem strategische Alternativen für seine Poolbau-Tochter und führt verbesserte Finanzkontrollen ein, um wesentliche Schwachstellen zu beheben.
ONAR arbeitet daran, etwa $1,8 Millionen kurzfristige Verbindlichkeiten zu refinanzieren und $1,0 Million verbundene Darlehen in eine langfristige Schuldverschreibung umzuwandeln, um seine finanzielle Lage zu stärken.
- 28% year-to-date revenue growth compared to previous year
- Successfully began closing Series E financing round
- Strategic acquisition agreement with Retina.ai, serving major clients like Unilever
- Strengthened Board with appointment of experienced executives including former MDC Partners CEO
- Converted $142,000 of debt to equity and repaid $300,000 in principal
- Pool construction subsidiary reported profitability in H1 2025
- Reported net loss in Q2 2025
- Material weakness in financial controls requiring remediation
- Significant short-term debt burden of $1.8 million requiring refinancing
- High operating costs from public company compliance and stock-based compensation
Miami, FL, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ONAR Holding Corporation (OTCQB: ONAR), an AI-powered marketing agency network, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, and provided a strategic update on its ongoing growth initiatives.
Q2 2025 Results
- Revenue Growth: Year-to-date revenue increased approximately
28% compared to the same period last year, reflecting continued momentum across ONAR’s platform.
- Financial Performance: The Company reported a net loss in Q2, largely driven by public company compliance costs, stock-based compensation, and other non-operating expenses. Management views these as temporary headwinds that will normalize relative to revenue as ONAR scales through additional acquisitions.
- Balance Sheet Actions: During the quarter, ONAR converted approximately
$142,000 of debt into equity and repaid nearly$300,000 in principal, reflecting disciplined liability management.
- Capital Progress: ONAR has begun closing on its Series E financing round, representing positive momentum in the Company’s capital strategy.
Strategic Developments
- Board Strengthening: In July, ONAR appointed Scott Kauffman, former Chairman & CEO of MDC Partners, as Chairman of the Board. Soon after, the Company added Mark Gazit and Reda Raad as independent directors, bringing decades of expertise in marketing, AI, and global governance.
- Technology Roadmap: ONAR partnered with IQSTEL’s Reality Border to co-develop a multi-agent AI operating platform, which will underpin Cortex, the Company’s proprietary marketing intelligence system.
- M&A Pipeline Expansion: The Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Retina.ai, a predictive customer intelligence platform serving brands such as Unilever and Dollar Shave Club, enhancing Cortex’s predictive analytics and SaaS potential.
- Portfolio Focus: ONAR is evaluating strategic alternatives for its pool construction subsidiary, which delivered profitability in the first half of 2025. Management believes a potential divestiture could sharpen the Company’s focus on scaling its AI-enabled agency platform.
- Debt Extensions: Subsequent to quarter-end, ONAR began discussions to refinance approximately
$1.8 million in short-term debt and convert approximately$1.0 million in related-party debt into a long-term note, strengthening liquidity and extending maturities.
- Controls and Governance: Consistent with its 10-Q disclosure, ONAR has begun implementing enhanced financial controls and engaging external accounting resources to remediate a reported material weakness and support future growth.
Management Commentary
Claude Zdanow, CEO of ONAR, commented, “Our second quarter results show both financial discipline and continued progress toward our long-term strategy. We are advancing on multiple fronts — beginning to close our Series E financing, strengthening our Board, deepening our AI infrastructure with Cortex, and expanding our acquisition pipeline. Each of these developments supports ONAR’s goal of building the first AI-powered marketing ecosystem designed for mid-market companies.”
Dear Shareholders,
Our Q2 2025 results highlight the momentum we are building toward ONAR’s long-term vision. We reported year-to-date revenue growth of approximately
While the company reported a net loss overall, much of this is driven by public company compliance costs, stock-based compensation, and other non-operating expenses. These are requirements of being a listed company and represent investments ahead of scale. As we complete additional acquisitions and expand our revenue base, we expect these costs to represent a smaller percentage of total expenses, creating a clearer path toward profitability. Importantly, during the quarter, we also reduced obligations by converting debt into equity and repaying principal balances. These actions demonstrate our commitment to managing liabilities prudently while continuing to invest in growth.
This quarter also marked significant progress on the strategic and corporate fronts. We announced the appointment of Scott Kauffman, former Chairman and CEO of MDC Partners, as Chairman of the Board, and later welcomed Mark Gazit and Reda Raad as independent directors. We also previously announced the appointment of Jon Bond, former founder of Kirshbaum & Bond and CEO of White Ops, as well as Howard Palefsky, who led eight companies to over four billion dollars in exits. These leaders bring decades of experience in marketing, technology, and global M&A, and their appointments underscore the strength of our governance as we scale. As part of that same commitment, we are also strengthening our internal reporting processes and controls. We have begun implementing enhanced financial oversight and engaged external accounting resources to remediate the material weakness disclosed in our 10-Q.
On the technology side, we advanced the roadmap for Cortex, our proprietary marketing intelligence system. Through our partnership with IQSTEL’s Reality Border division, we began co-developing a multi-agent AI operating platform that will serve as the foundation of Cortex. At the same time, we signed a definitive agreement to acquire Retina.ai, a customer intelligence platform trusted by global brands such as Unilever and Dollar Shave Club. These steps expand the scope of Cortex, enhancing our ability to deliver predictive insights and laying the groundwork for future SaaS revenue opportunities.
On the capital side, we have begun closing our Series E financing round, which reflects growing investor interest in our platform and provides resources to support acquisitions and technology investments. In addition, we have started discussions to refinance and extend key debt maturities, including both third-party and related-party obligations, further strengthening our liquidity position.
Finally, we are evaluating strategic alternatives for our pool services business, which has been profitable but is not core to our long-term focus. A potential divestiture could allow us to concentrate even more of our resources on scaling ONAR into the leading AI-powered marketing network.
Each of these achievements builds on the foundation laid out in our vision: to create an AI-powered marketing network that transforms how mid-market brands scale. We are pursuing a massive opportunity, and ONAR is uniquely positioned to capture it by combining specialized agencies, proprietary AI, and the scale advantages of a public platform.
I want to thank all of our shareholders for your continued support. We are moving deliberately, with discipline and transparency, as we execute toward our long-term goals.
Sincerely,
Claude Zdanow
Chief Executive Officer
ONAR Holding Corporation
About ONAR Holding Corporation
ONAR (OTCQB: ONAR) is a leading marketing technology company and network of specialized marketing agencies. Its mission is to deliver unparalleled marketing services with measurable growth through an integrated, AI-driven approach. ONAR’s agency network includes specialized performance, healthcare, and experiential marketing solutions, supported by ONAR Labs—a technology incubator deepening its AI capabilities. ONAR works with mid-market and growth-stage companies and is actively acquiring agencies to expand its platform.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward‑looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 (Section 27A) and the Exchange Act (Section 21E). These statements reflect ONAR’s current expectations and include, among others, statements regarding its long-term growth strategy, acquisition activities, AI technology development, expected normalization of expenses, and fundraising objectives. These statements are not guarantees and involve known and unknown risks, including market conditions, integration risks, competition, and regulatory changes, which could cause actual outcomes to differ materially. Detailed risk factors are included in ONAR’s SEC filings. ONAR assumes no obligation to update these forward‑looking statements, except as required by law.
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