Torrent Cap - TRRPF STOCK NEWS

Torrent Capital (TSXV: TORR) has announced the granting of 455,000 incentive stock options under its Stock Option Plan, with 295,000 allocated to Directors and Officers and 160,000 to consultants. The options are exercisable at $0.75 per share, vesting 50% at six months and 50% at twelve months, with a five-year expiration period.

Additionally, the company has issued 90,000 restricted share units (RSUs), with 70,000 going to a Director and Officer and 20,000 to a consultant. These RSUs will vest after one year. Torrent Capital operates as a publicly traded Investment Issuer managing a portfolio of public equities, cryptocurrencies, and private investments, focusing on companies with potential for accelerated growth or trading below intrinsic value.

Torrent Capital (TSXV: TORR) has expanded its Solana (SOL) holdings by acquiring an additional 10,776 tokens since February 12, 2025. As of February 19, 2025, the company's total SOL holdings stand at 17,731 tokens, which are currently generating yield through staking rewards. The company has expressed its intention to further increase its investment and participation in the Solana ecosystem through continued token accumulation and staking activities.

Torrent Capital (TSXV: TORR) has expanded its cryptocurrency portfolio by acquiring an additional 4,955 Solana (SOL) tokens since January 6, 2025. This follows the company's initial announcement of creating a cryptocurrency portfolio and initial SOL purchases. As of February 10, 2025, Torrent's total holdings amount to 6,955 SOL tokens, which are currently generating yield through staking rewards. The company has expressed its intention to further increase its investment and participation in the Solana ecosystem through continued token accumulation and staking activities.

Torrent Capital (TSXV: TORR) has initiated its cryptocurrency investment portfolio by acquiring 2,000 Solana (SOL) tokens, which have been staked for yield generation. The company views Solana as a promising blockchain platform due to its high throughput of over 65,000 transactions per second, low fees, and growing ecosystem that surpassed Ethereum in new developer onboarding in 2024.

The investment aligns with the broader cryptocurrency market growth, which reached a market capitalization of $3.6 trillion in 2024. Torrent cites several favorable factors for their timing, including the incoming US Administration's positive stance on cryptocurrencies and increasing institutional adoption, evidenced by successful Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launched in 2024 that accumulated over $100 billion in assets under management.

The company anticipates potential catalysts in 2025, including the review of Solana ETF applications by Grayscale and Vaneck. Torrent's strategy focuses on maximizing rewards and passive income while participating in blockchain operating networks.

Torrent Capital (TSXV: TORR) has appointed Carl Sheppard as President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Sheppard will lead the company's long-term strategy for business development, working alongside CEO Wade Dawe to oversee operations and identify new investment opportunities. He will focus on expanding strategic business consulting services and supporting the growth of Argentia Capital Inc. (ACI), where he serves as Interim CEO. ACI, a joint venture between Torrent and Port of Argentia Inc., focuses on port infrastructure construction and services in Newfoundland and Labrador. Sheppard brings significant experience as a senior advisor to Canadian resource organizations and has held various officer and board positions across private and public sectors.

Torrent Capital congratulates Port of Argentia and Hamburg Port Authority on signing a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the export and import of green hydrogen from Canada to Germany. The agreement supports the Canada-Germany Energy Partnership and Hydrogen Alliance, aiming to reduce emissions and transition to cleaner fuels. Pattern Energy is developing a 300-MW wind energy to green hydrogen production project at the Port of Argentia, with plans to export 400 metric tonnes per day of green ammonia by 2027.

Torrent Capital Ltd. (TSXV: TORR) provides an update on its 50/50 joint venture company, Argentia Capital Inc. with Port of Argentia Inc. and its Investment Portfolio. The joint venture aims to invest in developmental projects at the Port of Argentia, including a wind to green fuels project with Pattern Renewable Holdings Canada 2 ULC. Additionally, a rare earth industrial park is being established at the Port. The Investment Portfolio has declined 6.4% in the third quarter, but there are encouraging signs for small cap stocks.