Next Hydrogen Announces Closing of $1.5 million in Loans

Core Points - Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. has entered into a loan agreement for an unsecured loan of $530,000 at an interest rate of 5.0% per annum, maturing one year from the advance date [1][2] - The company issued 214,140 common shares as bonus shares to the lenders, representing approximately 20% of the loan principal [2] - The proceeds from the loan will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes to support ongoing operations [4] Financial Details - The loan agreement includes a setup fee of $20,000 payable on the maturity date [2] - The loan may be converted into common shares at the option of the company, subject to TSXV approval [3][6] - The company has also secured an additional $1 million loan from an arm's length commercial lender [1] Company Overview - Next Hydrogen, founded in 2007, specializes in designing and manufacturing electrolyzers for generating clean hydrogen [7] - The company holds 40 patents for its unique cell design, enabling efficient conversion of renewable electricity into green hydrogen [7] - Next Hydrogen is focused on scaling its technology to provide commercial solutions for decarbonizing transportation and industrial sectors [7]