The Alkaline Water Company Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Eureka Beverages Inc., Expanding Canadian Manufacturing and Private Label Platform
Rhea-AI Summary
The Alkaline Water Company (OTC:WTER) signed a Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of Eureka Beverages, an Edmonton-based private label bottling and canning company. The deal aims to expand WTER's North American manufacturing footprint, strengthen Canadian private label capabilities, and support scalable, capital-efficient growth.
Proposed terms include USD $1,000,000 in cash, paid in installments, and CAD $6,000,000 in restricted common stock. Eureka is expected to retain operational and financial control until payment obligations and closing conditions are met.
Positive
- Proposed acquisition adds Health Canada-compliant beverage facility in Edmonton with multiple production lines
- Expands WTER’s private label platform across water and flavored carbonated beverage categories
- Increases operational presence and customer relationships in Western Canada retail and foodservice channels
- Transaction structure uses USD $1,000,000 cash plus CAD $6,000,000 restricted stock to preserve liquidity
- Cash payments spread into August 2026 and beyond, easing near-term funding needs
Negative
- Consideration includes CAD $6,000,000 in restricted common stock, increasing total share count
- USD $1,000,000 cash commitment creates scheduled outflows over roughly nine months after definitive agreement
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Transaction establishes operational manufacturing presence in Western Canada and expands WTER's scalable private label production capabilities across North America
GLENDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2026 / The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTC:WTER) today announced the execution of a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to acquire
The proposed acquisition is expected to expand WTER's North American manufacturing footprint, strengthen its Canadian private label capabilities, and provide additional operational infrastructure to support future growth initiatives across multiple beverage categories.
Strategic Highlights
Established Operational Infrastructure
Eureka operates a Health Canada-compliant beverage production facility in Edmonton, Alberta equipped with multiple operational production lines supporting bottled and canned beverage manufacturing. The facility includes bottle blowing equipment, dock and grade loading capabilities, and infrastructure designed to support scalable production growth.
Expanded Canadian Commercial Presence
The transaction is expected to provide WTER with an established operational presence in Western Canada and customer relationships across grocery, convenience, foodservice, and private label beverage channels.
Scalable Private Label Platform
Eureka currently supports a variety of beverage categories including purified water, spring water, distilled water, and flavored carbonated beverages, with future expansion opportunities into additional beverage segments.
Capital Efficient Expansion Strategy
The proposed transaction structure is designed to preserve liquidity while expanding operational capacity and accelerating WTER's manufacturing and private label growth strategy.
Proposed Transaction Terms
Under the terms of the LOI, the proposed purchase price consists of:
USD
$1,000,000 in cashCAD
$6,000,000 in restricted WTER common stock
The cash consideration is expected to be paid in installments, including:
USD
$250,000 within 60 days following execution of a Definitive AgreementRemaining balance payable in equal monthly installments beginning August 2026 over a nine-month period
Restricted equity consideration is expected to be issued upon satisfaction of the cash consideration obligations. Eureka is expected to retain operational and financial control of the business until completion of payment obligations and closing conditions.
Management Commentary
"This transaction represents an important step in strengthening WTER's operational infrastructure and expanding our North American manufacturing capabilities," said David Guarino, CFO of The Alkaline Water Company. "We believe Eureka provides an established operational platform with meaningful production capabilities and customer relationships that align with our long-term growth strategy."
"We've spent years building operational infrastructure, production capabilities, and customer relationships throughout Western Canada," said Badre Tijini, President of Eureka Beverages Inc. "We believe partnering with WTER creates an opportunity to further scale the platform and support long-term growth across the private label beverage sector."
About The Alkaline Water Company, Inc.
The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTC:WTER) produces premium alkaline water and functional beverages distributed through retail, convenience, and foodservice channels across the United States and Canada.
About Eureka Beverages Inc.
Eureka Beverages Inc. is an Edmonton, Alberta-based beverage bottling and canning company serving private label and co-packing customers throughout Western Canada from its Health Canada-compliant production facility.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed acquisition, expected operational benefits, future growth opportunities, production capabilities, financing plans, and anticipated business performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the negotiation and execution of a Definitive Agreement, completion of due diligence, financing availability, integration risks, market conditions, operational execution, and other factors beyond the Company's control. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
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SOURCE: ALKALINE WATER Co INC
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