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TROOPS, INC. ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF INITIAL PAYMENT TOWARD STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BY WANG & LEE GROUP, INC.
HONG KONG, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TROOPS, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROO) (the "Company" or "TROOPS") today announced it has received the initial tranche of a
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[{"type":"text","content":"HONG KONG, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TROOPS, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROO) (the \"Company\" or \"TROOPS\") today announced it has received the initial tranche of a strategic investment exceeding US$10 million from Wang & Lee Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLGS) (\"Wang & Lee\") which is expected to be complete by mid-April 2025. This milestone underscores the rapid progression of the partnership announced by Wang & Lee on March 31, 2025, aimed at integrating cutting-edge AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies across TROOPS' portfolio.\n\nAccelerating Innovation in Smart Communities\nThis initial investment marks a critical step in realizing the shared vision of TROOPS and Wang & Lee of creating smarter, greener communities. With Wang & Lee's expertise and resources, TROOPS is poised to redefine urban living through technology that prioritizes sustainability, convenience, and financial value for stakeholders.\nAI-Driven Advertising Platforms: Hyper-targeted advertising solutions to enhance tenant engagement and building revenue.IoT Smart Home Devices: Installation of energy-efficient, security-enhanced systems in select properties.Blockchain Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Rewards: Development of a tokenized ecosystem to incentivize sustainable practices among tenants and visitors.Strategic Roadmap\nTechnology Integration: potential scaling IoT and AI smart home systems across up to 200 buildings.ESG Token Rollout: partnerships with electric vehicle insurers, lenders, and eco-product vendors to expand token redemption opportunities.Operational Synergies: Leveraging Wang & Lee's recent acquisition of Solar (HK) Limited to integrate renewable energy solutions.Financial and Market Outlook\nTROOPS' collaboration with Wang & Lee aligns with its strategy to enhance asset value and tenant retention while addressing global ESG priorities while the investment further strengthens TROOPS' liquidity position.\nSafe Harbor and Informational Statement\nThis announcement contains \"forward-looking\" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are made under the \"safe harbor\" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those with r...