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LQWD Acquires Additional Bitcoin Increasing Its Holdings to ~252.5 BTC

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Executive Summary

  • LQWD Technologies Corp. purchased approximately 14 Bitcoin for an aggregate cash outlay of ~US$1.56 million, raising its total treasury to ~252.5 Bitcoin (≈864 sats per share basic, 665 sats fully diluted).
  • The acquisition brings the company’s cumulative Bitcoin cost basis to ~US$19.54 million at an average price of ~US$77,370 per Bitcoin.
  • Concurrently, Matthew Whitcomb was promoted to Vice President, Capital Markets & Corporate Development and the company granted 750,000 stock options (C$1.50 exercise price, up‑to‑5‑year term, vesting within 12 months).

Key Details

  • Bitcoin Purchase: ~14 Bitcoin @ ~US$111,307 each → total cash outlay ≈ US$1,558,295.
  • Updated Treasury Position: ~252.5 Bitcoin total holdings.
  • Cost Basis: Total amount purchased to date ≈ US$19,535,800; average purchase price ≈ US$77,370 per Bitcoin.
  • Share‑Based Metrics: ≈864 satoshis per LQWD share (basic), ≈665 satoshis per share (fully diluted).
  • Yield Indicator: Year‑to‑date Bitcoin yield ≈49.4% measured by increase in sats per diluted share.
  • Capital Structure: 29,238,408 shares outstanding; no debt; Bitcoin reserves unencumbered.
  • Executive Promotion: Matthew Whitcomb appointed Vice President, Capital Markets & Corporate Development, effective immediately.
  • Stock Option Grant: 750,000 options granted to directors, officers, employees and consultants; exercise price C$1.50 per share; term up to 5 years; vesting over up to 12 months.

Notable Quotes

“Our goal is to keep building long‑term value by combining Bitcoin accumulation with yield generation on the Lightning Network,” – Shone Anstey, CEO.

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