Freedom Hldg Inc - FHLD STOCK NEWS

The Awareness Group (FHLD) reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2025 results, marking its first quarter as a public company following its September 2024 reverse merger with Freedom Holdings. The company achieved $14.8 million in revenue with a gross margin of 51%, and net income of $7.3 million (EPS of $0.12).

Key highlights include signing 475 residential solar projects totaling nearly $37 million in contract value, launching a Non-FICO Driven Residential Lease program available in all 50 states, and introducing a 30-year residential solar loan. The company acquired Renewable Energy Products Manufacturing Corp. (REPM) to strengthen its commercial solar presence and secured an exclusive partnership with Apollo Solar's network of over 140 EPCs.

To support expansion, TAG secured a $10 million equity line of credit from ClearThink Capital Partners and launched a new business and investor relations website. The company's upcoming milestones include commercial financing solutions, FINRA approval for name/ticker change, and OTCQB uplisting application.

The Awareness Group (TAG), trading as Freedom Holdings (OTC Pink: FHLD), has secured a strategic $10 million equity commitment from ClearThink Capital Partners through an equity line of credit over 24 months. The company plans to file an S-1 registration statement in the near future.

As per CEO Pablo Diaz, this commitment demonstrates ClearThink Capital's confidence in TAG's vision. The capital will support TAG's organic growth strategy, with the company maintaining control over timing and amounts. Following the recent REPM acquisition for commercial solar strategy, TAG plans to announce new commercial and residential products.

Upcoming milestones include applications for a name and ticker change with FINRA, an uplist to OTCQB, and their first earnings report as a public company. Once the registration statement becomes effective, TAG can sell up to $10 million in shares over 24 months at their discretion. The share price will be based on prevailing market prices, with no upper limits or additional financial covenants attached.

The Awareness Group (TAG) has announced the acquisition of Renewable Energy Products Manufacturing Corp. (REPM), strengthening its TAG GRID platform and commercial solar strategy. REPM, based in Collingswood, New Jersey, brings 44 years of combined energy experience and has completed over 1,000 installations across 16 states, contributing to 2 gigawatts of solar power.

This marks TAG's sixth strategic acquisition, joining previous acquisitions including a licensed solar EPC in the South/Southwest, Candela Coin/RexCoin, Southwest Financial (now TAG Financial Services), and Manicorn Productions. The acquisition is expected to provide multiple benefits, including expanded expertise, commercial market access, innovative solar solutions, and new revenue streams.

TAG's M&A strategy involves initially purchasing a controlling interest in companies that meet specific criteria, including successful businesses at growth plateaus and owners seeking growth partnerships. The company provides strategic planning, capital access, operational expertise, and advanced technology to support scaling efforts.

The Awareness Group (TAG), trading as Freedom Holdings (FHLD), has filed its 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. The filing includes 13 days of TAG's operations following its reverse merger with Freedom Holdings on September 17, 2024.

During the brief 13-day period, TAG generated $1.2 million in revenue, which translates to approximately $33 million on an annualized basis. The company's CEO, Pablo Diaz, highlighted that their Non-FICO Driven PPA product had just emerged from beta testing during this period, with sales accelerating subsequently.

Pro-forma results for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2024, show consolidated revenue of $9,558,549 and net operating income of $1,621,521. The company expects to report its first full quarter results for Q1 fiscal 2025 (ended December 31, 2024) in the coming month.

The Awareness Group (TAG) reported significant growth metrics for its Non-FICO Driven Residential PPA program. Since its beta launch in July with two TAG GRID members and official launch in September, the company has:

- Signed 475 projects with a total contract value of $36.9 million through November
- Generated $28.8 million in TAG-owned notes
- Created $13.6 million in investment tax credits (ITC)

The company has expanded from 2 to 10 active TAG GRID members submitting projects, with 21 members total onboarded and expected to begin production in 2025. TAG also introduced a new 30-year residential solar loan program featuring no dealer fees and faster payouts. The company's solutions are now available to homeowners across all 50 states through their non-FICO driven residential solar leasing program.

The Awareness Group (TAG) has launched an innovative 30-year residential solar loan program exclusively for TAG GRID members across 26 states. The program features no dealer fees and above-industry-average payouts, designed to increase sales velocity and attract new platform members.

The loan program supports various project elements including new roofs, ground mounts, solar-supporting pergolas, inverters, tree trimming/removal, carports with solar installations, and EV chargers. Available in 26 states including Arizona, Florida, Texas, and Massachusetts, this financing solution aims to capitalize on the projected 10% annual growth in the U.S. residential solar market from 2025 to 2028.

According to industry data, more than 5 million U.S. homes are expected to have rooftop solar installed by 2026, up from 3.2 million in 2023. The market is anticipated to rebound following a projected 26% contraction in 2024.

The Awareness Group (TAG) has announced a strategic partnership with Apollo Solar and Battery, becoming the exclusive commercial finance partner for Apollo's Catalyst Network, which includes over 140 EPCs, equipment OEMs, and solar industry professionals.

The partnership comes amid significant growth in the U.S. solar market, with commercial solar installations increasing by 44% year-over-year in Q3 2024, reaching 535 MWdc. The U.S. solar market is projected to add more than 250 gigawatts of capacity by 2029.

As the exclusive commercial finance partner, TAG will provide proprietary financing solutions to Catalyst Network members, aiming to streamline project funding and enhance operational efficiencies. The collaboration is expected to accelerate renewable energy adoption and strengthen industry relationships, capitalizing on federal tax incentives and state-level renewable energy mandates.

The Awareness Group (TAG) has launched its new Non-FICO Driven Residential Lease program, complementing its existing Non-FICO Driven Residential PPA. This innovative financing solution removes minimum credit score requirements for solar energy access across all 50 states.

The program aims to revolutionize the renewables market by making clean, affordable energy accessible to everyone, particularly benefiting households with strong utility payment history. This initiative addresses the current disparity where low- and moderate-income households, representing 43% of U.S. households, account for only 15% of solar adopters.

The lease program also creates opportunities for TAG GRID channel members, including solar contractors/EPCs and sales organizations, by expanding their potential market reach and simplifying project approvals. This proprietary financing solution enables partners to tap into previously underserved customer bases while accelerating installation timelines.

The Awareness Group (FHLD) launched a marketing campaign with Benzinga, featuring CEO Pablo Diaz's interview on Benzinga All Access. Since going public in September through a Freedom Holdings reverse merger, the company has implemented the TAG GRID ecosystem, connecting sales organizations, brokers, and EPCs. Their non-FICO residential PPA program has generated $27 million in interest-bearing loans and $11 million in investment tax credits.

Looking ahead to 2025, TAG plans to introduce commercial solar lending products and launch a loyalty program based on Candela Coin cryptocurrency. They're also developing a blockchain-based marketplace for peer-to-peer electricity trading. The company expects to file Freedom Holdings' fiscal 2024 10-K in December.