ANDERSON, SC – March 26, 2026 — Ideal Group of Companies, Inc. (OTC: IDGR) (“IDGR” or the “Company”), an integrated holding company that includes real estate development and financing enterprises, today announced that it is actively pursuing funding, including through the U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program as the cornerstone capital strategy for its flagship development projects. The Company is targeting a capital raise of $40 to $50 million to initiate its projects, including in Brownsville, Texas, and Orlando, Florida.

Utilizing the EB-5 Program as a Strategic Capital Tool

The EB-5 program, administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), allows qualifying foreign nationals to obtain permanent U.S. residency through investments that create American jobs. Established Regional Center and direct investment pathways under the program make it a well-suited vehicle for large-scale mixed-use and hospitality developments of the type anchoring IDGR’s current pipeline. EB-5 capital offers a structurally attractive alternative to conventional debt financing — typically at a lower cost of capital, longer maturities, and without shareholder dilution.

Texas Development Initiative — Brownsville Region

IDGR is advancing a significant real estate development opportunity in the Brownsville, Texas market — a strategically important and rapidly growing region anchored by proximity to the SpaceX Starbase launch facility and the recent addition of a $5.7 billion LNG facility currently under construction in the city located along the Texas-Mexico border corridor. This project is similarly positioned to qualify for EB-5 TEA (Targeted Employment Areas) designation given the regional economic profile of the area, making it well-suited to attract international investors seeking U.S. immigration benefits alongside credible, asset-backed returns. 

Flagship Project: Palazzo del Lago Resort — Orlando, Florida

Another beneficiary of IDGR’s EB-5 funding strategy is the planned development of the Palazzo del Lago Resort, a landmark mixed-use resort and residential destination planned for Orlando, Florida. Palazzo del Lago is designed to be one of the most prestigious resort destinations in the United States.

Phase I of the resort will include 1,552 luxury rooms and suites across the main Resort Building and Tower 1. Phases II and III will add 800 resort villas across four 18-story Villa towers. Designed in the classic Italian Renaissance architectural style, the Resort will feature a world-class health spa, multiple signature restaurants and beverage outlets, and state-of-the-art conference and banquet facilities. Upon completion, Palazzo del Lago is expected to establish itself as one of Orlando’s definitive luxury resort addresses.

The scale, employment generation potential, and location characteristics of Palazzo del Lago make it a compelling candidate for EB-5 funding. IDGR expects that this project, along with the Brownsville, Texas project, will add substantial new jobs and have a positive economic impact in both regions.

Funding Structure and Path Forward

IDGR’s EB-5 capital strategy is being structured to complement traditional construction financing and equity. The Company intends to submit or affiliate with applicable Regional Center filings as appropriate, with the balance of project funding to be sourced through conventional senior lenders and IDGR’s operational capital. Management believes this blended structure provides the most efficient path to groundbreaking while preserving shareholder equity.

About Ideal Group of Companies, Inc.

Ideal Group of Companies Inc. (idealgroupcorp.com) is a dynamic and growing enterprise focused on strategicacquisitions and operational excellence across multiple sectors. Through its Oxygen Mortgage division and expandingportfolio of holdings, IDGR is committed to creating sustainable value for shareholders through disciplined capital deployment and operational execution. Headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina, IDGR pursues opportunities thatdeliver immediate financial leverage and long-term growth potential. For more information, visit idealgroupcorp.com.

Contacts:

Ideal Group of Companies Inc. Charles Cardona, CEO [email protected] Tel. +1-864-345-8698

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