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Houston American Energy Secures $5 Million in Strategic Financing to Acquire Texas Gulf Coast Development Site

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Houston American Energy (NYSE American: HUSA) has secured a $5 million Convertible Note from an institutional investor to partially fund the acquisition of a 25-acre site at Cedar Port Industrial Park in Baytown, Texas. The site will be developed into a plastics-to-low-carbon fuels hub.

The Senior Secured Convertible Note includes an 8% Original Issue Discount, resulting in a face amount of $5.4 million, with 7% interest and maturity on July 10, 2026. The Note is convertible at a 10% premium to a look-back price. The total site acquisition cost is expected to be $8.5 million, with closing anticipated in July 2025.

Houston American Energy (NYSE American: HUSA) ha ottenuto un prestito convertibile da 5 milioni di dollari da un investitore istituzionale per finanziare parzialmente l'acquisizione di un terreno di 25 acri presso il Cedar Port Industrial Park a Baytown, Texas. Il sito sarà sviluppato come un polo per la conversione di materie plastiche in carburanti a basse emissioni di carbonio.

Il prestito convertibile senior garantito prevede uno sconto originale dell'8%, che porta l'importo nominale a 5,4 milioni di dollari, con un interesse del 7% e scadenza il 10 luglio 2026. Il prestito è convertibile con un premio del 10% rispetto a un prezzo di riferimento retroattivo. Il costo totale previsto per l'acquisizione del sito è di circa 8,5 milioni di dollari, con la chiusura prevista per luglio 2025.

Houston American Energy (NYSE American: HUSA) ha asegurado una nota convertible de 5 millones de dólares de un inversor institucional para financiar parcialmente la adquisición de un terreno de 25 acres en el Cedar Port Industrial Park en Baytown, Texas. El sitio se desarrollará como un centro para convertir plásticos en combustibles bajos en carbono.

La nota convertible senior garantizada incluye un descuento original del 8%, resultando en un monto nominal de 5,4 millones de dólares, con un interés del 7% y vencimiento el 10 de julio de 2026. La nota es convertible con una prima del 10% sobre un precio retrospectivo. El costo total de adquisición del sitio se espera que sea de 8,5 millones de dólares, con cierre previsto para julio de 2025.

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Houston American Energy (NYSE American : HUSA) a obtenu une obligation convertible de 5 millions de dollars auprès d'un investisseur institutionnel pour financer partiellement l'acquisition d'un terrain de 25 acres au Cedar Port Industrial Park à Baytown, Texas. Le site sera développé en un centre de transformation des plastiques en carburants à faible teneur en carbone.

L'obligation convertible senior garantie comprend une remise initiale de 8%, ce qui porte le montant nominal à 5,4 millions de dollars, avec un taux d'intérêt de 7% et une échéance au 10 juillet 2026. L'obligation est convertible avec une prime de 10% sur un prix de référence rétroactif. Le coût total d'acquisition du site est estimé à 8,5 millions de dollars, la clôture étant prévue pour juillet 2025.

Houston American Energy (NYSE American: HUSA) hat von einem institutionellen Investor eine wandlungsfähige Schuldverschreibung über 5 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten, um teilweise den Erwerb eines 25 Hektar großen Grundstücks im Cedar Port Industrial Park in Baytown, Texas, zu finanzieren. Das Gelände wird zu einem Zentrum für die Umwandlung von Kunststoffen in kohlenstoffarme Kraftstoffe entwickelt.

Die Senior Secured Convertible Note beinhaltet einen ursprünglichen Emissionsabschlag von 8%, was zu einem Nennbetrag von 5,4 Millionen US-Dollar führt, mit 7% Zinsen und Fälligkeit am 10. Juli 2026. Die Note ist zu einem 10% Aufschlag auf einen rückblickenden Preis wandelbar. Die Gesamtkosten für den Grundstückserwerb werden auf 8,5 Millionen US-Dollar geschätzt, der Abschluss wird für Juli 2025 erwartet.

Positive
  • Strategic acquisition of 25-acre site in the largest rail and barge served industrial park in the US
  • Secured $5 million in financing to fund development of low-carbon fuels hub
  • Prime location with direct access to Houston Ship Channel and Port of Houston
  • Company retains prepayment rights on the convertible note
Negative
  • 8% Original Issue Discount increases actual debt burden to $5.4 million
  • 7% interest rate adds to financing costs
  • Potential dilution risk from convertible note structure
  • Additional funding needed as $5 million only covers portion of $8.5 million acquisition cost

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HUSA secured $5M convertible financing for strategic expansion into plastics-to-fuels business, representing significant operational pivot.

Houston American Energy has secured $5 million in strategic financing through a convertible note to fund a portion of its $8.5 million acquisition of a 25-acre industrial site in Cedar Port Industrial Park. This represents a significant capital allocation decision and potential business transformation for HUSA, which has historically focused on oil and gas exploration.

The financing structure reveals important details for investors. The convertible note carries an 8% Original Issue Discount, meaning HUSA received $5 million but will owe approximately $5.4 million at maturity. With a 7% interest rate and July 2026 maturity, this financing isn't cheap but provides critical capital for this strategic pivot. The conversion price offering a 10% premium to recent share prices ($11.00) potentially limits future dilution compared to a discount structure.

The Cedar Port Industrial Park location offers notable logistical advantages with rail, barge, and Houston Ship Channel access - critical infrastructure for receiving plastic feedstock and distributing refined fuel products. This suggests management has thoroughly evaluated operational requirements for this new business line.

This acquisition signals HUSA's strategic evolution beyond traditional energy exploration into the growing low-carbon fuel space, particularly focusing on plastics conversion technology. The company is allocating substantial capital toward this business transformation, indicating a significant strategic pivot that could fundamentally alter HUSA's business model and future revenue streams.

Proceeds to Fund Portion of Acquisition of 25-Acre Location at Cedar Port Industrial Park, Future Site of Plastics-to-Low-Carbon Fuels Hub

HOUSTON, TX, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) (“HUSA� or the “Company�) today announced it has secured a Convertible Note from an institutional investor for $5 million. The Company intends to use the proceeds to fund a portion of the acquisition and development of a 25-acre site at the Cedar Port Industrial Park located in Baytown, Texas.

“The site at Cedar Port is in the largest rail and barge served industrial park in the United States with direct access to the Houston Ship Channel and the Port of Houston. It provides robust logistical advantages for the transportation of both feedstock and our low-carbon drop-in fuels and chemical products,� said Ed Gillespie, CEO of the Company.

The Senior Secured Convertible Note carries an 8% Original Issue Discount (“OID�) for a face amount of approximately $5.4 million and bears 7% interest with a maturity date of July 10, 2026. The Note includes standard rights for the institutional investor, including instalment payments, optional conversion, and certain default provisions. HUSA retains the right to prepay the Note at a premium prior to its maturity. The Note is convertible into common shares of HUSA at a price representing a 10% premium to a look-back price. The look-back price is defined as the lower of: (i) the closing price on the day prior to signing $11.00 on July 10, 2025, or (ii) the five-day average closing price prior to signing.

HUSA expects to close on the acquisition of the site in July 2025 for approximately $8.5 million. The site will support the foundational buildout of a plastics to fuels development hub, including research and development facilities, storage, roads and other related infrastructure.

About Houston American Energy Corp.

Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) is an independent energy company with a growing and diversified portfolio across both conventional and renewable sectors. Historically focused on the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, the Company is actively expanding into high-growth segments of the energy industry. In July 2025, HUSA acquired Abundia Global Impact Group, a technology-driven platform specializing in the conversion of waste plastics into low-carbon fuels and chemical feedstocks. This strategic acquisition reflects HUSA’s broader commitment to meeting global energy demands through a balanced mix of traditional and alternative energy solutions and positions the Company to capitalize on emerging opportunities in sustainable fuels and energy transition technologies.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information:

This news release contains “forward-looking information� and “forward-looking statements� (collectively, “forward-looking information�) within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking information generally is accompanied by words such as “believe,� “may,� “will,� “estimate,� “continue,� “anticipate,� “intend,� “expect,� “should,� “would,� “plan,� “predict,� “potential,� “seem,� “seek,� “future,� “outlook� and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements about the future growth of the Company in the low-carbon fuels and chemicals sector as well as plans for transportation of feedstock and drop-in fuels and chemical products. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) risks and uncertainties impacting the Company’s business including, risks related to its current liquidity position and the need to obtain additional financing to support ongoing operations, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on NYSE American, the Company’s ability to predict its rate of growth, the Company’s ability to hire, retain and motivate employees, the effects of competition on the Company’s business, including price competition, technological, regulatory and legal developments, developments in the economy and financial markets, risks related to the Company’s ability to repay the Senior Secured Convertible Note, the Company’s ability to complete the acquisition and development of the site at Cedar Port Industrial Park, and (iii) other risks as set forth from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company.

With respect to the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made numerous assumptions. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, market and social uncertainties and contingencies. Additionally, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained herein. A complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company’s business is disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC on .

All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by law.

For additional information, view the company’s website at or contact Houston American Energy Corp. at (713) 222-6966.


FAQ

How much financing did Houston American Energy (HUSA) secure in July 2025?

Houston American Energy secured a $5 million Convertible Note with an 8% Original Issue Discount, resulting in a face amount of $5.4 million.

What are the terms of HUSA's July 2025 convertible note?

The note carries a 7% interest rate, matures on July 10, 2026, and is convertible at a 10% premium to a look-back price, with an 8% Original Issue Discount.

What is the purpose of HUSA's $5 million financing in July 2025?

The financing will partially fund the acquisition of a 25-acre site at Cedar Port Industrial Park in Baytown, Texas, which will be developed into a plastics-to-low-carbon fuels hub.

How much is HUSA's Cedar Port Industrial Park site acquisition expected to cost?

The total acquisition cost for the 25-acre site is expected to be $8.5 million, with closing anticipated in July 2025.

What are the strategic advantages of HUSA's Cedar Port Industrial Park location?

The site is located in the largest rail and barge served industrial park in the US, offering direct access to the Houston Ship Channel and Port of Houston, providing robust logistical advantages for feedstock and product transportation.
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