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NOCERA, INC. (NCRA): M&A transaction — Nocera closes $875k purchase of 229 acres in Alabama for first U.S. fish farm
NOCERA, INC.
- Closed on $875,000 purchase of 229 acres of agricultural land in Montgomery, Alabama on Feb 16, 2023.
- Funded with $225,000 cash and $650,000 loan from unaffiliated Taiwan financial company at 6% interest, 2-year term.
- Plans to construct first large-scale fish farm using Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems; site prep and construction start by Q3 2023.
- CEO Jeff Cheng says facility at capacity could generate substantial revenue; model replicable for future U.S. farms.
- Pledged $500,000 certificate of deposit as security for the loan.