The Alkaline Water Company Completes PCAOB Audit for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2025, Meeting Final OTCQB Uplisting Requirement

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The Alkaline Water Company (OTC: WTER), known for its Alkaline88 purified water brand, has completed a crucial PCAOB audit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. This milestone marks the fulfillment of a key requirement for the company's planned OTCQB uplisting application.

The company intends to submit its comprehensive uplisting application package to OTC Markets this month. The OTCQB uplisting process requires meeting various qualifying criteria, including corporate governance standards, financial requirements, and ongoing disclosure obligations.

Positive

• Completion of PCAOB audit, meeting a key uplisting requirement
• Progress toward potential OTCQB uplisting which could improve stock visibility and liquidity

Negative

• No guarantee of OTCQB uplisting approval
• Even if approved, uplisting may not result in increased liquidity or market visibility

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTC: WTER -- hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), a leader in the beverage industry known for its purified alkaline water, enhanced with Himalayan rock salt, today announced the completion of its audited financial statements and related notes for the period ended March 31, 2025, by a PCAOB approved auditing firm.

With the completion of this crucial audit milestone, the Company has fulfilled a key requirement for its planned OTCQB uplisting application. The Company intends to submit its comprehensive application package to OTC Markets, Inc. ("OTC Markets") this month.

The Company will keep shareholders informed of material developments regarding the OTCQB application process as they occur.

**About The Alkaline Water Company, Inc.**

The Alkaline Water Company, Inc., are the developers of Alkaline88 - a purified alkaline water, enhanced with Himalayan rock salt and engineered for a smooth and delicious taste.

**Disclaimer Regarding Forward Looking Statements**

Certain statements that we make may constitute "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include information concerning future strategic objectives, business prospects, anticipated savings, financial results (including expenses, earnings, liquidity, cash flow and capital expenditures), industry or market conditions, demand for and pricing of our products, acquisitions and divestitures, anticipated results of litigation and regulatory developments or general economic conditions. In addition, words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," and future or conditional verbs such as "will," "may," "could," "should," and "would," as well as any other statement that necessarily depends on future events, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Specifically, regarding our planned uplisting to OTCQB, there can be no assurance that the Company will be approved for uplisting by OTC Markets or that our Form 15c2-11 filing as part of this process will be accepted. The approval process involves meeting various qualifying criteria, including but not limited to, corporate governance standards, financial requirements, and ongoing disclosure obligations. The Company's ability to meet and maintain these requirements cannot be guaranteed. Additionally, even if approved, such uplisting may not result in increased liquidity or market visibility. We caution investors not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What milestone did The Alkaline Water Company (WTER) achieve in August 2025?

The company completed its PCAOB audit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, which was the final requirement needed for their planned OTCQB uplisting application.

When will WTER submit its OTCQB uplisting application?

The company plans to submit its comprehensive uplisting application package to OTC Markets in August 2025.

What are the requirements for WTER's OTCQB uplisting?

Requirements include meeting corporate governance standards, financial requirements, ongoing disclosure obligations, and completing a PCAOB audit, which the company has now fulfilled.

What is The Alkaline Water Company's main product?

The company's main product is Alkaline88, a purified alkaline water enhanced with Himalayan rock salt.

What are the potential benefits and risks of WTER's planned OTCQB uplisting?

While uplisting could potentially improve stock visibility and liquidity, there's no guarantee of approval, and even if approved, increased liquidity or market visibility is not guaranteed.