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Society Pass Inc (Nasdaq: SOPA) Announces Evolution of its Business Model, Upcoming Investments in AI-Driven Data Centre and Telecoms Companies

Society Pass (Nasdaq: SOPA) on December 11, 2025 announced a strategic evolution to act as an acquirer and operator of AI-driven software and network infrastructure companies across Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.

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Society Pass (Nasdaq: SOPA) on December 11, 2025 announced a strategic evolution to act as an acquirer and operator of AI-driven software and network infrastructure companies across Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.

The company said it will seek equity stakes and investments in data centre and telecoms operators over the next few months to support its next‑generation e-commerce ecosystem in SEA. Management cited a prior transaction where the company acquired NUTR for under US$5 million (August 2022) and later listed it on Nasdaq at a market capitalization of over US$70 million as evidence of its value‑creation track record.

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Positive

  • NUTR acquisition cost under US$5 million (August 2022)
  • NUTR market cap listed at over US$70 million
  • Strategic pivot to AI-driven data centre and telecom investments across SEA, Europe, North America

Negative

  • None.
Argus Dec 11 session
-13.16% close to close Open Argus
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News Market Reaction – SOPA

In the Dec 11 session, SOPA declined 13.16%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock dropped -13.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the AI-focu...
Analysis

The stock dropped -13.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the AI-focused strategy shift would contrast with SOPA’s recent pattern, where good news like strong 2Q 2025 results and Nasdaq compliance coincided with gains of 275.89% and 10.08%. The new model of acquiring AI‑driven infrastructure companies follows the NusaTrip value-creation example, but investors could focus on funding needs, integration challenges and past operating losses noted in recent filings when reassessing risk.

Key Figures

NusaTrip acquisition price: under US$5 million NusaTrip IPO market cap: over US$70 million 2Q 2025 revenue: $2.5M +5 more
NusaTrip acquisition price
under US$5 million
Acquisition consideration in August 2022
NusaTrip IPO market cap
over US$70 million
Market capitalization at recent Nasdaq listing
2Q 2025 revenue
$2.5M
2Q 2025 results (prior earnings release)
2Q 2025 revenue growth
46% YoY
Year-on-year growth in 2Q 2025
2Q 2025 EPS
$0.10
Earnings per share in 2Q 2025, beat prior estimates
Stockholders’ equity threshold
$2.5 million
Nasdaq continued listing requirement met on Sep 2, 2025
Current price change
6.29%
Move on the day of AI-focused business model news
52-week range
$0.6448 – $6.75
Positioned well below prior 52-week high pre‑news

Historical Context

2 past events · Latest: Oct 06
2 events
  1. Oct 06

    Earnings and estimates

    24h Move
    +275.9%

    Strong 2Q 2025 growth and raised analyst estimates alongside NusaTrip IPO.

  2. Sep 08

    Listing compliance

    24h Move
    +10.1%

    Maintained Nasdaq listing by meeting $2.5M stockholders’ equity requirement.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing corporate transformation, Society Pass Inc. (Nasdaq: SOPA) (the “Company”), Southeast Asia’s (SEA) next generation e-commerce ecosystem, today announces the evolution of its business model to re-position itself as an acquirer and operator of AI-driven software and network infrastructure companies located in SEA, Europe and North America. The Company looks to invest in and acquire equity stakes in data centre and telecoms operators over the next few months to cement its market leadership in developing its next generation e-commerce ecosystem in SEA.

Raynauld Liang, CEO of the Company, comments, “The Company’s success in listing NusaTrip Incorporated into a stand-alone public company is testament of our ability to incubate and grow fast-growing companies into market leaders in the respective fields. We acquired NUTR for an acquisition consideration of under US$5 million in August 2022 and recently listed it on Nasdaq at a market capitalization of over US$70 million. We believe this recent success in creating value for our shareholders bode well for making significant investments in the Company’s next focus on the AI-driven ecosystem.”

About Society Pass Inc.
Founded in 2018 as an e-commerce ecosystem in the fast-growing markets of Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, which account for more than 80% of the SEA population, and with offices located in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Manila, and Singapore, Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA) is an acquisition-focused holding company operating 3 interconnected verticals (digital media, travel, and lifestyle). Society Pass leverages technology to tailor a more personalised experience for customers in the purchase journey and to transform the entire retail value chain in SEA.

Society Pass completed an initial public offering and began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SOPA in November 2021.

For more information on Society Pass, please visit:

Website at https://www.thesocietypass.com or
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/societypass or
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thesocietypass or
X at https://twitter.com/society_pass or
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/societypass/.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbour” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the completion and timing of closing of the offering and the intended use of the proceeds. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “can have”, “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements represent Society Pass Incorporated’s current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Among those risks and uncertainties are market conditions, including the trading price and volatility of Society Pass Incorporated’s common stock and risks relating to Society Pass Incorporated’s business including the Company’s ability to develop and successfully change its business model and the Company’s ability to identify new investments and spin-off acquisitions.

Media Contact:
Raynuald LIANG
Chief Executive Officer
ray@thesocietypass.com


FAQ

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What did Society Pass (SOPA) announce on December 11, 2025 about its business model?

Society Pass said it will evolve into an acquirer and operator of AI-driven software and network infrastructure companies across SEA, Europe and North America.

Which sectors will SOPA target for investments and acquisitions?

The company said it will target data centre and telecoms operators for equity stakes and investments.

What example did SOPA give to support its investment strategy and value creation?

SOPA cited acquiring NUTR for under US$5 million in August 2022 and later listing it on Nasdaq at a market cap of over US$70 million.

What is the timeline for SOPA's planned investments in data centres and telecoms?

The company indicated it aims to invest in and acquire stakes in those operators over the next few months.

How might SOPA's strategic shift affect shareholders?

Management frames the shift as pursuing value creation through acquisitions of AI and network infrastructure, citing prior successful listings as precedent.

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