Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc. Acquires Assets of Hawaiian Isles Water

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Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc (OTC PINK:ECGS) has acquired the assets of Hawaiian Isles Water (HIW), a 29-year-old bottled water brand based in Aiea, HI. The acquisition includes all branding/IP, bottling equipment, and raw materials inventory, valued at approximately $6M USD.

ECGS has executed a new lease on HIW's facility, the 2nd largest bottled water plant near Honolulu, which spans 55,000 square feet with capacity to generate up to $100M through additional equipment installations. The company has invested approximately $1.2M in retrofitting the plant.

HIW was operating at a run rate of approximately $15M with adjusted Net Income of approximately $2M in FY 2023. ECGS plans to maintain existing customers while expanding through new co-branding/bottling opportunities, with expectations to add approximately $30M in additional revenue and $7M in net income by the third quarter.

Positive

• Acquisition of Hawaiian Isles Water assets valued at $6M
• Secured lease through 2035 for the 2nd largest bottled water plant in Hawaii
• Acquired brand has established 29-year history in the market
• Plant has capacity to generate up to $100M with equipment upgrades
• Expected addition of $30M in revenue and $7M in net income by Q3
• Planned expansion into Asian markets (China, Philippines, South Korea, Japan)
• Management team has 30+ years average experience in snack food/beverage industry

Negative

• $1.2M investment required for plant retrofitting
• Dependent on renewing existing co-bottling agreements
• International expansion plans may face regulatory and logistical challenges

The Company has executed a new lease on the 2^nd largest bottled water plant near Honolulu HI

HONOLULU, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc (OTC PINK:ECGS), a premier bottler of purified and spring water, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Hawaiian Isles Water (HIW) based in Aiea, HI. HIW is a 29-year-old brand providing purified bottled water throughout the islands. The assets acquired are all of the branding/IP, bottling equipment, and raw materials inventory. The company has valued these assets at approximately $6M USD. The bottling plant is leased through 2035 from the Lessors.

HIW was on a run rate in FY '2023 of approximately $15M with adjusted Net Income of approximately $2M. The Company (ECGS) has invested approximately $1.2M in retrofitting the plant, including new electrical, lighting, office remodeling, and HVAC repairs. The plant is the second largest bottled water plant in the Hawaiian Islands. It is approximately 55,000 square feet with the capacity of generating $100M through additional equipment installations.

Lewis Cohen, President of ECGS, stated "We are extremely pleased with this acquisition. We intend to maintain the existing customers and expand the customer base with new co-branding/bottling opportunities. The company expects to renew its two existing co-bottling agreements and expects to add two more by the third quarter. The new agreements are expected to add approximately $30M in additional revenue and $7M in net income."

William (Bill) Delgado, CEO of ECGS, added "Our management team, made up of snack food/beverage professionals with an average industry experience of 30+ years each, are excited to re-vitalize this 29-year-old brand. We fully intend to expand within the islands and a major expansion into China, Philippines, South Korea, and Japan by the end of the year. We also have additional acquisitions that will be announced in the coming weeks".

About Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc.

Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc. is a re-focused and re-organized premier bottler of purified and natural spring water focusing on the Hawaiian Islands, Asia, and North America. The company's mission is to employ the best practice and science to source, manufacture, and package the highest quality water products.

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Contact: 
Lewis Cohen
l.cohen@hawaiianisleswater.com
925-260-6434

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FAQ

What assets did Eco-Growth Strategies (ECGS) acquire from Hawaiian Isles Water?

ECGS acquired all branding/IP, bottling equipment, and raw materials inventory of Hawaiian Isles Water, valued at approximately $6M USD.

How much revenue did Hawaiian Isles Water generate before ECGS acquisition?

Hawaiian Isles Water was on a run rate of approximately $15M with adjusted Net Income of approximately $2M in FY 2023.

What is the production capacity of the ECGS newly acquired water bottling plant?

The 55,000 square foot plant is the second largest bottled water plant in the Hawaiian Islands with capacity to generate up to $100M through additional equipment installations.

How much additional revenue does ECGS expect from new co-bottling agreements?

ECGS expects to add approximately $30M in additional revenue and $7M in net income from new co-bottling agreements by the third quarter.

What are ECGS's expansion plans for Hawaiian Isles Water?

ECGS plans to expand within the Hawaiian islands and into China, Philippines, South Korea, and Japan by the end of the year, while also pursuing additional acquisitions.

How much has ECGS invested in retrofitting the Hawaiian water bottling plant?

ECGS has invested approximately $1.2M in retrofitting the plant, including new electrical, lighting, office remodeling, and HVAC repairs.