OZOP Energy Solutions (OTC: OZSC) highlighted progress in Varon USA and its joint venture with Ballislife to commercialize Ballislife Drink. The brand added NBA guard Desmond Bane as a partner and emphasizes athlete-driven marketing, digital reach (28M followers) and a performance beverage formula targeting hydration and focus.
Ozop Energy Solutions (OTC: OZSC) highlighted Varon Wellness’ plan to introduce Bucked Up Lightly Carbonated Protein into Canada, expanding an existing exclusive manufacturing and distribution partnership for Bucked Up products. The beverage contains 25 grams protein, no fat, no sugar and no caffeine, and won “Best Innovation” at the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival. OZSC noted a binding letter of intent for a proposed transaction with Varon Corp. The Canadian nonalcoholic beverages market was cited at US $9 billion (2024), underscoring market opportunity for the new ready-to-drink product.
OZOP Energy Solutions (OTC: OZSC) highlighted momentum around Varon Corp’s U.S. unit, Varon USA, and its joint venture with Ballislife to form Ballislife Drink Inc.
Ballislife Drink signed 2x NBA All-Star Darius Garland as a brand ambassador and equity partner and targets athlete-focused, clean-label performance hydration leveraging Ballislife’s large digital reach.
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.
OZOP Energy Solutions (OTC: OZSCD / Symbol: OZSC) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Varon Corp secured a US$1.0 million equity investment at a US$20.0 million pre-money valuation. An initial tranche of $200,000 was received on February 2, 2026, with the remaining $800,000 expected to close before quarter-end.
The investment is from a private individual, will be funded in multiple closings, and is intended to support Varon’s operational initiatives and brand development.
OZOP Energy Solutions (OTC: OZSC) highlighted the leadership of Benjamin Varon Schubert, Founder and CEO of Varon Corp, on Jan 26, 2026. Varon Schubert is presented as an experienced operator in brand licensing, commercialization, and multi-party commercial structures with past work tied to major cultural properties and celebrities.
Varon Corp is described as a multi-division consumer brand platform focused on scalability, centralized oversight, repeatable operations, and long-term brand integrity, including the Ballislife Drink platform.