Company Description
Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc. (OTC: ECGS) is a Hawaii-based bottled water and beverage company focused on purified and natural spring water sourced from the Hawaiian Islands. According to the company’s public statements, Eco-Growth Strategies positions itself as a premier bottler and a premium bottled water company, advancing sustainable production and regional distribution while building out facilities and brands tied to Hawaiian water.
The company is listed on the over-the-counter markets under the ticker ECGS and has described itself as a restructured and growth-focused bottler. Its activities center on developing and scaling production of high-quality purified and natural spring water, with an emphasis on the Hawaiian Islands and broader regional markets.
Core Business and Hawaiian Water Focus
Eco-Growth Strategies reports that it specializes in purified and spring water and is developing Hawaiian water brands. Public disclosures describe the company as a Hawaii-based premium bottled water company and a premier bottler of Hawaiian sourced purified and spring water. The company highlights high-quality purified and natural spring water sourced from the Hawaiian Islands as the foundation of its business.
The company has acquired the assets of Hawaiian Isles Water, a 29-year-old brand providing purified bottled water throughout the Hawaiian Islands. The acquired assets include branding and intellectual property, bottling equipment, and raw materials inventory associated with that brand. Eco-Growth Strategies has also announced a merger agreement to acquire all assets of Hawaiian Springs Water Company, a premium spring water brand with a long operating history, subject to conditions described by the company.
Production Facilities and Infrastructure
Eco-Growth Strategies has disclosed that it is pursuing facility and infrastructure expansion initiatives in Hawaii. The company has acquired and is in the process of reopening a bottling plant in Aiea, Hawaii, associated with the Hawaiian Isles Water assets. This facility is described as the second largest bottled water plant in the Hawaiian Islands, with significant square footage and installed bottling equipment. The company has reported making substantial repairs and upgrades to this plant, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and office improvements, as part of its plan to return the facility to production.
In addition, the company has announced a merger agreement to acquire the plant and assets of Hawaiian Springs Water Company near Hilo, Hawaii. Public statements describe that facility as including a main bottling plant and warehousing, located on leased property and incorporating a solar farm that provides an alternative power source to existing power facilities. The company has stated that this transaction is contingent on conditions including its planned uplisting to a senior exchange.
Brand Portfolio and Acquisitions
Eco-Growth Strategies’ disclosed brand and asset base includes:
- Hawaiian Isles Water (HIW) – A 29-year-old purified bottled water brand serving customers throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Eco-Growth Strategies reports that it has acquired HIW’s branding and intellectual property, bottling equipment, and raw materials inventory, and has executed a lease on the associated bottling plant.
- Hawaiian Springs Water Company (HSW) – A premium spring water brand that Eco-Growth Strategies has agreed to acquire through a merger agreement covering all assets, subject to due diligence and other conditions. Company disclosures describe Hawaiian Springs Water as a well-established brand with a broad presence across Hawaii and mainland United States.
The company has characterized these transactions as enhancing its Hawaiian Isles Water brand and adding a premium spring water product sourced from lava rock formations on the Big Island, based on its public statements about the planned acquisition of Hawaiian Springs Water.
Geographic Orientation and Market Reach
Eco-Growth Strategies identifies itself as a Hawaii-based company with a focus on the Hawaiian Islands. In its public communications, the company has also referenced a focus on Asia and North America, and has described distribution for certain brands across Hawaii and mainland United States. The company has discussed expansion within the islands and broader regional opportunities in its statements about brand and facility development.
Corporate Development and Uplisting Readiness
Eco-Growth Strategies has publicly outlined a multi-year corporate development strategy aimed at preparing for a potential uplisting from the over-the-counter markets to a national securities exchange. The company has emphasized that these activities are preliminary and exploratory and that there can be no assurance of any listing or related transactions.
Key elements of the company’s stated uplisting preparation and public-company readiness efforts include:
- Reservation of the preferred Nasdaq ticker symbol "THWC" as an administrative step aligned with its long-term capital markets strategy.
- Engagement of a leading emerging-growth investment bank to assist with growth strategy and a potential up-list to Nasdaq.
- Retention of a capital-markets advisory firm to support uplisting readiness, governance alignment, and strategic reporting initiatives.
- Engagement of BCRG Group, Inc., a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) registered accounting firm, to serve as independent auditor.
- Board approval of an Uplisting Preparation Plan and associated budget, focusing on strengthening financial reporting, governance structures, operational documentation, and public-company infrastructure.
The company has described its current phase as moving from planning into execution of this uplisting readiness initiative. Workstreams identified by Eco-Growth Strategies include completion of PCAOB-standard financial audits, preparation for full SEC reporting compliance, expansion of corporate governance with independent board and committee structures, enhancement of internal controls and disclosure procedures, and upgrades to investor communications and public-company infrastructure.
Governance, Reporting, and Investor Communications
Eco-Growth Strategies has stated that it is expanding its corporate governance framework and improving reporting systems and internal controls to align with standards expected of national-exchange issuers. The company has described efforts to enhance financial reporting quality, strengthen internal controls, and improve transparency.
To support investor outreach and communications, Eco-Growth Strategies has engaged TraDigital Marketing Group to assist with investor relations services. According to company disclosures, this engagement is intended to support strategic communication planning, dissemination of financial disclosures, maintenance of an updated investor relations website with access to filings and press releases, and targeted outreach to retail and institutional investors, subject to applicable guidelines and approvals.
Capital Raising and Balance Sheet Development
Eco-Growth Strategies has reported that it has received cumulative equity and convertible note investments since the acquisition of the Hawaiian Isles Water assets. The company has stated that these investments have supported operational growth, facility development in Hawaii, and continued enhancement of its public-company infrastructure.
In its public communications, the company has linked capital raised to activities such as facility upgrades and equipment planning, production scale-up initiatives, general working capital, governance and reporting enhancements, and capital-markets readiness activities. Eco-Growth Strategies has also indicated that it is evaluating potential institutional funding options as part of its longer-term capital-markets strategy, while emphasizing that it is not conducting an offering at the time of those statements and that any future financing would be subject to board approval, regulatory requirements, and market conditions.
Strategic Direction and Corporate Positioning
Eco-Growth Strategies describes itself as a restructured and growth-focused bottler with a focus on purified and natural spring water. The company’s public statements emphasize facility and infrastructure expansion in Hawaii, development of Hawaiian water brands, and the creation of a more institutional-grade public-company platform. Management commentary in press releases has highlighted goals such as returning the company to sales and profitability, expanding distribution, and pursuing additional acquisitions, while also underscoring an emphasis on disciplined execution and long-term value creation as articulated by the company.
Risk and Regulatory Disclosures
In its press releases, Eco-Growth Strategies includes cautionary language noting that uplisting-related steps, ticker symbol reservation, and potential acquisitions are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The company has stated that there can be no assurance that any application for listing will be made, accepted, or approved, or that any listing or transaction will occur. It has also referenced risks related to meeting exchange listing standards, operational and infrastructure development, availability of financing, regulatory developments, and market conditions, as described in its public disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What does Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc. do?
Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc. is a Hawaii-based bottled water and beverage company that focuses on purified and natural spring water sourced from the Hawaiian Islands. The company describes itself as a premier bottler and premium bottled water company with an emphasis on Hawaiian water brands.
- What brands and assets are associated with Eco-Growth Strategies?
The company has acquired the assets of Hawaiian Isles Water, a 29-year-old purified bottled water brand in the Hawaiian Islands, including branding, bottling equipment, and raw materials inventory. It has also entered into a merger agreement to acquire all assets of Hawaiian Springs Water Company, a premium spring water brand, subject to conditions outlined in its public statements.
- Where are Eco-Growth Strategies’ production facilities located?
Eco-Growth Strategies has disclosed that it operates and is reopening a bottling plant in Aiea, Hawaii, associated with the Hawaiian Isles Water assets. The company has also announced a merger agreement to acquire a bottling facility near Hilo, Hawaii, through Hawaiian Springs Water Company, subject to completion of that transaction.
- On which market does Eco-Growth Strategies’ stock trade?
According to the company’s press releases, Eco-Growth Strategies’ common stock is listed on the OTC Markets under the ticker symbol ECGS.
- What is Eco-Growth Strategies’ uplisting strategy?
The company has outlined a multi-year uplisting readiness strategy aimed at potential listing on a national securities exchange. Steps described by the company include reserving the Nasdaq ticker symbol "THWC", engaging capital-markets advisors and a PCAOB-registered auditor, strengthening governance and reporting systems, and executing an Uplisting Preparation Plan approved by its board of directors. The company emphasizes that these actions are preliminary and that there is no assurance of any listing.
- How is Eco-Growth Strategies strengthening its corporate governance and reporting?
Eco-Growth Strategies has stated that it is expanding governance structures, including independent board and committee frameworks, enhancing internal controls and corporate policies, and transitioning toward full SEC reporting. It has engaged a PCAOB-registered audit firm and external advisory firms to support these efforts.
- What role do acquisitions play in Eco-Growth Strategies’ business model?
The company has used acquisitions and merger agreements to build its portfolio of Hawaiian water assets and brands. This includes acquiring the assets of Hawaiian Isles Water and entering into a merger agreement to acquire Hawaiian Springs Water Company, with the stated goal of enhancing its product offerings and facility base in Hawaii.
- How is Eco-Growth Strategies approaching investor relations?
Eco-Growth Strategies has engaged TraDigital Marketing Group to help develop and implement an investor relations program. According to company disclosures, this includes strategic communication planning, dissemination of financial disclosures, maintenance of an investor relations website, and targeted outreach to investors, subject to regulatory guidelines.
- Is Eco-Growth Strategies evaluating institutional funding?
The company has publicly stated that it is evaluating potential institutional funding options as part of its longer-term capital-markets strategy. It has emphasized that such evaluations are intended to support operational growth and balance-sheet strength and that any financing would be subject to board approval, regulatory requirements, and market conditions.
- Does Eco-Growth Strategies provide any assurances about uplisting or financing?
No. In its press releases, Eco-Growth Strategies clearly states that its uplisting preparation activities, ticker symbol reservation, and evaluation of funding options are preliminary and exploratory. The company notes that there can be no assurance that any application, transaction, or financing will be pursued, completed, or approved.
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