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HTCO Announces Initial Closing of $3 Million Strategic Financing to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Core Viewpoint - HTCO has entered into a financing agreement for an investment of up to US $20 million to enhance its AI platform and support digital transformation initiatives [1]. Financing Agreement Details - The financing will be executed in multiple tranches, with the first tranche of US $3 million already funded [2]. - The financing facility does not include any warrants, aligning with the company's disciplined capital structure strategy [2]. - The investor is subject to a daily trading volume limit of 15 percent of total daily trading volume for subsequent share transactions, aimed at maintaining market stability [3]. Regulatory Compliance - The shares issued in connection with the initial US $3 million financing are contingent upon the company filing an F-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which must be effective within 120 days [4]. Future Financing Considerations - The company has not yet determined the need for additional financing beyond the initial US $3 million, with future decisions based on capital planning, operational needs, and market conditions [5]. Strategic Vision - The company’s chairman stated that this strategic financing reflects strong market confidence in HTCO's long-term vision for marine digital transformation and its ability to drive sustainable value creation for shareholders [6].