PHI Group Signs Definitive Agreements for Acquisition of Majority Ownerships in Kota Companies and Acceleration of Clean Energy Initiative

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PHI Group, Inc. has signed agreements to acquire 50.10% of both Kota Energy Group LLC and Kota Construction LLC for a total of $64.125 million, effective January 26, 2022. This acquisition aims to enhance PHI's growth potential in the solar energy sector. KOTA aims to generate up to $1 billion in revenue within the next year, leveraging its competitive advantages in solar solutions. The expected closing date of these transactions is within 45 days from the agreement date, illustrating PHI's aggressive expansion strategy.

Positive

• Acquisition of KOTA expected to enhance PHI's position in the growing solar energy market.
• KOTA's projected revenue of up to $1 billion in the next twelve months indicates strong growth potential.
• KOTA's successful sales of over 10 Megawatts and $12M in revenue in 2021 highlight its market traction.

Negative

• Total acquisition cost of $64.125 million could strain PHI's financial resources.
• Dependence on KOTA's projected revenue growth may expose PHI to risks if targets are not met.

* With adequate financial resources KOTA can be on a path to generate up to one billion dollars in revenue within the next twelve months

New York, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHI Group, Inc. (www.phiglobal.com, PHIL), a diversified holding company currently engaged in PHILUX Global Funds (a group of Luxembourg bank funds), the Asia Diamond Exchange project (“ADE”) in Vietnam, mergers and acquisitions and investing in special situations (www.co2-1-0.io), is pleased to announce that the Company signed Agreements of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreements”), effective January 26, 2022, to acquire 50.10% of both Kota Energy Group LLC and Kota Construction LLC (collectively referred to as “KOTA”).

According to the Agreements, PHI Group has agreed to acquire 50.10% of Kota Energy Group LLC for $12,524,469 and 50.10% of Kota Construction LLC for $51,600,531, totaling $64,125,000, to be paid in cash. The closings of these transactions are expected to occur as soon as possible and no later than forty-five days from the effective day.

KOTA provides solutions for solar energy to residential and commercial customers, with unique competitive advantages. Separated into two separate and unique companies, KOTA Energy Group (KEG) serves as the sales engine with some of the industry’s top talent in sales. KEG, as one of the fastest growing companies in solar, sold over 10 Megawatts in 2021 bringing in over $12M in revenue. KOTA Construction (KC) is a premier installer with one of the best reputations in the industry for quality and service. KC as the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) side of KOTA has over $50M in contracts and 14 Megawatts under management from 2021. KOTA prioritizes itself to have the best employee and customer experience possible, through its high standard of installation quality, its industry leading technology platforms, which enable increased sales volume, while maintaining fast, and transparent project timelines. Its strategic partnerships with key players in the solar industry have increased margins, while delivering top tier products to customers without sacrificing quality. KOTA’s guiding core values of “Become, Create, Give” have been the driving factor in decision making that have led it to become the most highly sought-after solar company to work with in the solar industry. Website for KOTA: https://www.kotasolar.com.

KOTA management has devised a plan to accelerate its growth and expansion and is confident that with adequate financial resources KOTA can be on a path to generate up to one billion dollars in revenue within the next twelve months.

Cole De Arman, Chief Executive Officer of KOTA, stated: “We are excited for the many opportunities ahead. An aggressive plan forward has been carefully laid out that will bring many new markets to bear for KOTA as well as increase growth in existing markets. A detailed projection for these future revenue streams will guide us into a profitable relationship with PHI Group and we look forward to working with them.”

Henry Fahman, Chairman and CEO of PHI Group, Inc., confirmed: “We delight in collaborating with KOTA’s extremely talented and dedicated management and staff to capture these unique opportunities and fast-track KOTA’s growth with certain distinctive advantages. Besides opening new markets and increasing growth in existing ones, we will be able to introduce innovative products and services that are expected to greatly benefit KOTA’s customers and further intensify its revenues and profits beyond the already carefully laid-out plan. Moreover, KOTA will also play a very important, mutually rewarding role in the CO2-1-0 (Carbon) Corp.’s carbon emission mitigation program (www.co2-1-0.io).

You are cordially invited to join a scheduled presentation by KOTA management and PHI Group:

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Time: Feb 8, 2022 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada), 21:30 UTC
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About PHI Group, Inc.

PHI Group (www.phiglobal.com, PHIL) primarily focuses on advancing PHILUX Global Funds, a group of Luxembourg bank funds organized as “Reserved Alternative Investment Fund” (“RAIF”) and building the Asia Diamond Exchange (“ADE”) in Vietnam. The Company also engages in mergers and acquisitions and invests in select industries and special situations (www.co2-1-0.io) that may substantially enhance shareholder value.

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” pursuant to the “safe-harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. “Forward-looking statements” describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as “may,” “future,” “plan” or “planned,” “will” or “should,” “expected,” “anticipates,” “draft,” “eventually” or “projected,” which are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.

Contact:

PHI Group, Inc.
Tel: +1-714-793-9227
Email: info@phiglobal.com

KOTA Energy Group LLC
Tel: +1-855-800-5682
Email: info@kotasolar.com

FAQ

What is PHI Group's acquisition of KOTA about?

PHI Group is acquiring 50.10% of Kota Energy Group and Kota Construction for a total of $64.125 million to strengthen its position in the solar energy sector.

When will the KOTA acquisition be finalized?

The transactions are expected to close no later than 45 days from January 26, 2022.

What revenue does KOTA expect to generate after the acquisition?

KOTA aims to generate up to $1 billion in revenue within the next twelve months post-acquisition.

What competitive advantages does KOTA offer?

KOTA provides solar energy solutions with a strong sales team and reputation for quality, with over $50 million in contracts and strong growth in 2021.