SOL Global Announces Strategic Acquisition of Additional 12,828 Solana Tokens

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SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) has announced a strategic acquisition of 12,828 Solana tokens at US$192 per token, for a total purchase price of US$2,462,976. The transaction, executed using USDC stablecoin, will increase the company's total Solana holdings to 30,601 tokens.

The acquisition was completed through a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated February 3, 2025, with closing expected around February 22, 2025. The tokens are subject to a vesting schedule with incremental monthly releases until January 7, 2028. According to Paul Kania, interim CEO and CFO, the purchase was made at a significant discount to spot prices through a private transaction with a strategic trading partner.

Positive

• Acquisition of 12,828 Solana tokens at below-market prices
• Total holdings increase to 30,601 tokens, strengthening market position
• Transaction executed in USDC stablecoin, ensuring security and efficiency

Negative

• Extended vesting schedule until January 2028 limits token liquidity
• Significant capital expenditure of US$2.46M in single cryptocurrency asset

The purchase will increase SOL Global's Total Solana Holdings to 30,601 Tokens

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 4, 2025) - SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (FSE: 9SB) ("SOL Global" or the "Company"), one of the first publicly traded companies focused on institutional Solana investments, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated February 3, 2025 (the "Agreement") for the acquisition of 12,828 Solana tokens (the "Tokens").

SOL Global will acquire the Tokens at a price of US$192 per Token for an aggregate purchase price of US$2,462,976. The transaction was executed using USDC stablecoin to ensure efficiency and security. The acquired tokens are subject to the vesting schedule outlined in the Agreement in which a percentage of tokens are released incrementally every single month, with the final tokens being released by January 7, 2028. The transaction is expected to close on or about February 22, 2025.

"This new purchase of Solana tokens is highly accretive for shareholders, as it was done at a meaningful discount to spot Solana prices by way of a private transaction with a strategic trading partner," said Paul Kania, interim CEO and CFO of SOL Global. "We are committed to providing traditional public markets investors with exposure to the Solana ecosystem and we are very excited to have acquired more Solana tokens at a time when the entire Solana ecosystem continues to break records for trading volumes and fee generation."

For Further Information Please Contact:

SOL Global Investments Corp.
Paul Kania, Interim CEO, CFO
Tel: (212) 729-9208
Email: info@solglobal.com
Website: https://solglobal.com/

About SOL Global Investments Corp.

SOL Global is pioneering institutional investment in the Solana ecosystem. As one of the first publicly traded companies globally focused on Solana investment, SOL Global aims to provide unprecedented public exposure to the Solana blockchain through token acquisition, staking for yield generation, and investments in early-stage ventures being built on Solana.

Forward-Looking Statements

It is possible that the transactions described herein may not close on the terms or timing provided, or at all.

This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based upon certain material assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including management's perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. While we consider these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to management, there is no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. It is possible that the Investment may not close on the terms or timing set out herein, or at all. By their nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including, and changes in national or regional economic, legal, regulatory and competitive conditions. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward- looking information, except as required by applicable law.

SOL Global is not an affiliate of Solana and does not produce or operate blockchain technology.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/239558

FAQ

How many Solana tokens did SOL Global (SOLCF) acquire in February 2025?

SOL Global acquired 12,828 Solana tokens in February 2025.

What is the total value of SOL Global's February 2025 Solana token purchase?

The total purchase value was US$2,462,976, at US$192 per token.

What is SOL Global's (SOLCF) total Solana token holding after the February 2025 acquisition?

After the acquisition, SOL Global's total Solana holdings increased to 30,601 tokens.

When does the vesting schedule for SOL Global's new Solana tokens end?

The vesting schedule for the newly acquired tokens ends on January 7, 2028.

How did SOL Global (SOLCF) execute the Solana token purchase transaction?

The transaction was executed using USDC stablecoin to ensure efficiency and security.