OZOP Energy Solutions, Inc. Announces Addition of Seasoned Beverage Industry Executive Ty Gilmore to Varon Commercial Leadership

Rhea-AI Summary

OZOP Energy Solutions (OTC: OZSC) announced the addition of Ty Gilmore as Chief Revenue Officer of Varon USA, bringing 20+ years of beverage industry experience from Tilray, Diageo, and Glazer’s.

The company said Mr. Gilmore will lead commercial execution, distributor management, national account placement, and sales operating cadence as OZOP advances a binding letter of intent for a proposed transaction with Varon dated January 27, 2026.

Positive

• Added industry veteran Ty Gilmore as Chief Revenue Officer
• Binding letter of intent in place for proposed transaction with Varon (Jan 27, 2026)

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Q3 2025 revenue: $142,840 Q3 2025 net loss: $1,796,175 Cash balance: $341,164 +5 more

8 metrics

Q3 2025 revenue $142,840 Quarter ended September 30, 2025

Q3 2025 net loss $1,796,175 Quarter ended September 30, 2025

Cash balance $341,164 As of September 30, 2025

Current liabilities $36,844,296 As of September 30, 2025

Stockholders’ deficit $36,142,979 As of September 30, 2025

Accumulated deficit $230,427,985 As of September 30, 2025

Debt defaults $17,725,000 Principal in default plus accrued interest

Shares outstanding 11,446,345,735 Common shares as of September 30, 2025

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.1585 Vol: Volume 25,544 is 1.2x the...

normal vol

$0.1585 Last Close

Volume Volume 25,544 is 1.2x the 20-day average of 21,229, indicating elevated interest versus recent trading. normal

Technical Price at 0.15855 remains well below the 200-day MA of 0.93 and 94.72% under the 52-week high of 3, despite a 22% daily gain.

Peers on Argus

OZSC gained 22% with modestly elevated volume, while peers were mixed: TOGI rose...

OZSC gained 22% with modestly elevated volume, while peers were mixed: TOGI rose 22.34%, EXROF fell 77.27%, and HPSIF, ENEVF, EGTYF were flat. No peers appeared in the momentum scanner and there were no same-day peer headlines, pointing to a stock-specific reaction rather than a coordinated sector move.

Historical Context

3 past events · Latest: Feb 04 (Positive)

Pattern 3 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 04	Varon equity funding	Positive	-68.1%	Subsidiary Varon secured a <b>$1.0M</b> equity investment at a <b>$20M</b> valuation.
Jan 26	Leadership highlight	Neutral	-68.1%	Company highlighted Varon CEO Benjamin Varon Schubert’s background and brand platform focus.
Jan 21	Varon acquisition plan	Positive	-68.1%	OZSC announced an agreement to acquire Varon Corp, a revenue-generating beverage platform.

Pattern Detected

Recent Varon-related announcements have coincided with sharp negative reactions of about -68%, indicating a pattern where seemingly positive strategic news has been sold aggressively.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, OZOP has focused news flow on its relationship with Varon. On Jan 21, 2026, it announced an agreement to acquire Varon Corp, a revenue-generating functional beverage platform, which saw the stock drop about 68%. A Jan 26, 2026 leadership highlight and a Feb 4, 2026 $1.0M equity investment into Varon similarly preceded steep declines. Today’s addition of a senior beverage executive at Varon continues this build-out narrative but contrasts with the prior negative price reactions.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement underscores OZOP’s continued emphasis on scaling Varon by recruiting an industry v...

Analysis

This announcement underscores OZOP’s continued emphasis on scaling Varon by recruiting an industry veteran as Chief Revenue Officer, following earlier news on the planned Varon acquisition and a $1.0M investment at a $20M valuation. At the same time, the most recent Q3 2025 filing showed significant net losses, large liabilities, and a sizeable stockholders’ deficit, plus heavy share issuance. Investors may watch how Varon’s execution, financing structure, and integration progress against these balance-sheet constraints.

Key Terms

8-k, binding letter of intent, regulation fd, going concern, +3 more

7 terms

8-k regulatory

"please see 8K filed on sec.gov on January 27, 2026"

An 8-K is a public report companies must file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose major events or changes that shareholders should know about, such as leadership changes, mergers, financial surprises, or legal developments. It matters to investors because it acts like a breaking-news alert for a company’s health and prospects—providing timely facts that can affect stock value and investment decisions.

binding letter of intent regulatory

"OZOP has previously entered into a binding letter of intent for a proposed transaction"

A binding letter of intent is a short written agreement in which parties formally commit to the main terms of a proposed transaction — such as price, timeline and key conditions — before the full contract is completed. It matters to investors because it raises the chance the deal will actually happen and can change a company’s value and risk profile, much like a signed down-payment that holds buyers and sellers to core promises while final paperwork is finished.

regulation fd regulatory

"furnished a press release dated January 21, 2026 as a Regulation FD disclosure"

Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.

going concern financial

"leading to “substantial doubt” about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern."

A going concern is a business that is expected to continue its operations and meet its obligations for the foreseeable future, rather than shutting down or selling off assets. This assumption matters to investors because it indicates stability and ongoing profitability, making the business a more reliable investment. Think of it as believing a restaurant will stay open and serve customers, rather than closing down suddenly.

equity investment financial

"secured a US$1.0 million equity investment at a US$20.0 million pre-money valuation."

An equity investment is buying ownership in a company by purchasing its shares, which gives you a claim on future profits and a portion of the company's value. It matters to investors because returns depend on the company’s growth and performance—like owning a slice of a pie that can grow or shrink—so you can gain through rising share prices or dividends but also risk losing value if the business falters.

working capital deficit financial

"a working capital deficit of $36,273,834, and debt defaults totaling $17,725,000"

A working capital deficit occurs when a company's short-term obligations—like bills, supplier payments and near-term debt—are larger than its readily available short-term resources such as cash, money expected from customers, and inventory that can be sold. Like a household whose monthly bills exceed its checking account, it signals potential difficulty paying immediate expenses, which matters to investors because it raises the chance the company will need outside financing or cut operations, affecting risk and value.

debt conversions financial

"issued more than 3.8 billion new common shares through sales, services and debt conversions"

Debt conversions are deals where a company trades what it owes (loans or bonds) for another form of claim, most commonly shares of the company, so the lender becomes an owner instead of a creditor. Think of it as swapping an IOU for stock; it can ease cash pressure and improve the balance sheet but also changes ownership and can dilute existing shareholders, so investors watch these moves for signs of financial stress or recovery.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

WARWICK, NY, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OZOP Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC: OZSC, “Company”) today highlighted the addition of Ty Gilmore to the commercial leadership team of Varon. Mr. Gilmore will serve as Chief Revenue Officer of Varon. He is a seasoned beverage industry executive with more than two decades of experience across national accounts, distribution, and operational leadership at large-scale, multi-billion-dollar consumer packaged goods companies.

Most recently, Mr. Gilmore served as President of Tilray Beverages North America, the beverage division of Tilray Brands, Inc., a publicly traded, diversified consumer products company with 1,600 employees and operations spanning beverages, wellness, and lifestyle brands across multiple international markets. During his tenure at Tilray, Mr. Gilmore held senior leadership responsibilities within the Company’s U.S. beverage platform, overseeing commercial execution across multiple beverage categories and complex, national distribution networks.

Prior to Tilray, Mr. Gilmore spent seven years leading national accounts at Diageo, one of the world’s largest global spirits companies with 29,000 employees, and previously served as an Executive Senior Vice President at Glazer’s Beer and Beverage, one of the largest beer, wine, and spirits distributors in the United States with 2,100 employees. In these roles, he managed sales, marketing, and operational execution across multi-state distributor systems and high-volume retail and convenience channels.

At Varon USA, Mr. Gilmore will serve as Chief Revenue Officer, focusing on strengthening commercial execution and distributor management, advancing key account and chain placement initiatives, enhancing sales operating cadence and reporting, and supporting organizational build-out and operational oversight across the Company’s U.S. beverage portfolio.

“Ty’s background is exactly what we value—execution in the real world at scale,” said Benjamin Varon Schubert, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Varon Corp. “He understands distributors, national accounts, and how to translate brand demand into placements and repeatable velocity. This addition strengthens our ability to operate with discipline as we expand.”

“OZOP continues to support the build-out of experienced operating teams across its portfolio,” said Brian Conway, Chief Executive Officer of OZOP Energy Solutions, Inc. “Adding leaders who have operated inside large, complex consumer organizations reinforces our focus on responsible growth and execution at scale.”

OZOP has previously entered into a binding letter of intent for a proposed transaction with Varon (please see 8K filed on sec.gov on January 27, 2026).

About Varon USA

Varon USA builds truly healthy, performance-driven functional beverages, not “better for you” alternatives. Combining cultural relevance at scale, best-in-class marketing infrastructure, and products that taste exceptional while delivering real, measurable health benefits, Varon USA represents the Company’s primary growth engine in the United States.

The division is focused on operating and partnership platforms supporting functional wellness, performance, and sports hydration brands that are deeply embedded within high-engagement, culture-defining ecosystems. The division includes Ballislife Functional Sports Drink, aligned with one of the largest and most influential basketball media platforms globally, and SG Revive, a functional wellness beverage developed in partnership with ASA Entertainment, a leader in youth culture and sports media.

Collectively, these platforms reach tens of millions of highly loyal, deeply engaged consumers annually through dominant digital media channels, large-scale live events, broadcast exposure, and expansive youth initiatives, enabling Varon to systematically convert authentic cultural engagement into repeat consumer demand, while maintaining discipline, scalability, and long-term brand equity across a rapidly expanding national footprint.
 
About Varon Wellness

Varon Wellness operates established, high-velocity functional and performance beverage brands with proven, repeat consumer demand and meaningful national retail presence in Canada, with a focused mandate across functional wellness, performance, and sports hydration. The division includes Bucked Up, a recognized, culturally relevant performance energy and protein brand with deeply established traction in fitness, athletic, and performance-driven communities, and Vitagua, Varon’s proprietary, zero-sugar sparkling vitamin water brand purpose-built for modern, health-conscious consumers at scale.
 
Varon Wellness also includes a strategic, high-impact investment in Unity Electro Fest, a major Canadian music festival with large-scale attendance and national visibility that provides an experiential, high-engagement platform utilized for mass product trial, consumer immersion, and powerful brand activation. The division operates under Varon’s Elevated Wellness approach, prioritizing flavor-first, consumer-led formulations that deliver meaningful, credible functional benefits, supported by disciplined execution, operational rigor, and scalable commercialization across expanding channels.
 
About Varon Spirits

Varon Spirits is a boutique importer and agency representing a select roster of premium spirits brands. The business focuses on curating and distributing distinctive spirits rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural relevance, including ultra-premium tequilas, vodkas, and select rare offerings. Varon Spirits operates under a focused, capital-light model aligned with the Company’s broader lifestyle-driven beverage strategy.
 
About Ozop Energy Solutions.

Ozop Energy Solutions (Ozop Energy Solutions (http://ozopenergy.com/) is the flagship company that oversees a wide variety of products in various stages of development in the renewable energy sector. Our strategy focuses on capturing a significant share of the rapidly growing renewable energy market as a provider of assets and infrastructure needed to store energy.
 
This press release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s public filings which can be found at www.sec.gov
 
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FAQ

Who is Ty Gilmore and what role did OZOP (OZSC) name him to on March 2, 2026?

Ty Gilmore was named Chief Revenue Officer of Varon USA, bringing over 20 years in beverage commercial leadership. According to OZOP, he will direct distributor management, national account placement, and sales operating cadence across the U.S. beverage portfolio.

How does Ty Gilmore's experience at Tilray and Diageo support OZOP's growth plans (OZSC)?

Gilmore brings experience running U.S. beverage platforms and national accounts at large consumer companies. According to OZOP, his background should strengthen commercial execution, distributor relations, and repeatable retail velocity for the company's beverage brands.

What responsibilities will Ty Gilmore assume at Varon under OZOP's oversight (OZSC)?

Gilmore will focus on strengthening commercial execution, distributor management, and key account placement initiatives. According to OZOP, he will also enhance sales reporting, operating cadence, and support organizational build-out across the U.S. beverage portfolio.

Does OZOP (OZSC) have a transaction planned with Varon and what is its status as of March 2, 2026?

OZOP has a binding letter of intent for a proposed transaction with Varon dated January 27, 2026. According to OZOP, the letter of intent represents a formal step toward a potential transaction between the companies.

What immediate investor implications does the Ty Gilmore hire have for OZOP (OZSC)?

The hire signals OZOP's focus on commercial scale-up and distributor execution for its beverage assets. According to OZOP, adding experienced operating leadership aims to support disciplined growth and improved retail placement outcomes.