Pond Technologies Holdings Inc. Provides Update on Find Familiar Spirits: Macabre Spirits Announces Successful Launch and Immediate Sell-Out of Ghost Face Vodka
(TheNewswire)
Vancouver, British Columbia –February 19, 2026 – TheNewswire – Pond Technologies Holdings Inc.(“Pond” or the “Company”) (TSXV: POND) is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on thebusiness of Find Familiar Spirits, LLC (“FFS”), with whichthe Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent dated October27, 2025, in respect of a proposed reverse takeover transaction (the“ProposedTransaction”), pursuant to the policies of theTSX Venture Exchange.
Macabre Spirits, a premium spirits brand wholly ownedby FFS and co-founded by Matthew Lillard (Scream franchise, ScoobyDoo) and screenwriter Justin Ware, today announced the successfullaunch of Ghost Face Vodka on February 9, 2026 (the “Release”).Developed in partnership with Fun World, the creator and owner of theiconic Ghost Face mask and costume that gained worldwide fame throughthe Scream films, the launch saw the initial limited-editioncollectible set sell out in two hours on its first day ofavailability, demonstrating overwhelming demand from fans.
The launch was timed a few weeks ahead of Lillard’shighly anticipated return as Stu Macher in Scream 7 (releasingFebruary 27, 2026), the latest installment in the iconic Screamfranchise, which consists of six films that have collectively grossedover $910 million worldwide at the box office.1
Ghost Face Vodka is a premium spirit distilled inGermany from 100% non-GMO potatoes. It is naturally gluten-free andexhibits a clean, smooth profile, creamy mid-palate, and silky finish,suitable for enjoying neat or in cocktails.
The initial limited-edition collectible setincluded:
A multi-faceted Italian glass bottle with high-qualitylabeling
A bottle hand-signed by Macabre Spirits co-founderMatthew Lillard (available in limited quantities)
A limited-edition collector’s box
Exclusive Ghost Face Vodka glassware and enamelpins
Access via QR code to “GFV Killer Bash,” a customsocial party game developed exclusively for the launch
The complete set was priced at USD$160 and wasavailable exclusively direct-to-consumer at GhostFaceVodka.com. Due tothe immediate sell-out on launch day, availability is now exhausted,though Macabre Spirits plans to announce additional Ghost Face productreleases in the coming months. FFS will provide additional detailsregarding the product releases.
A broader retail rollout in select U.S. states isplanned for later in 2026.
Matthew Lillard, co-founder of Macabre Spirits,commented: “The response to Ghost Face Vodka has been incredible,selling out on day one. At Macabre Spirits, we focus on deliveringpremium spirit experiences tailored to the horror community.Partnering with Fun World on Ghost Face Vodka has allowed us to bringan iconic brand to fans in a new format — a high-quality,collectible product that clearly resonates with the strong enthusiasmfor the franchise.”
Grant Smith, CEO of Pond Technologies, stated: “Weare thrilled by the successful launch and immediate sell-out of GhostFace Vodka from Find Familiar Spirits’ Macabre Spirits brand. Thismilestone underscores the significant growth potential and innovative,fandom-focused business model of FFS as we continue to advance towardcompletion of the Proposed Transaction.”
About Find Familiar Spirits
Find Familiar Spirits creates premium spirits brandstargeted at dedicated enthusiast communities (“fandoms”), bothindependently and through partnerships with intellectual propertyholders, celebrities, and other collaborators. Its brands includeQuest’s End Whiskey (fantasy/gaming) and Macabre Spirits (horror).Products are sold primarily direct-to-consumer, with expanding retaildistribution.
About Pond Technologies HoldingsInc.
Located in Markham, Ontario, Pond Technologies hasdeveloped proprietary technology for controlled cultivation ofmicroalgae in photobioreactors, enabling CO2 abatement and productionof high-value ingredients. The Company currently markets OrganicSpirulina and Astaxanthin under its Regenurex brand.
Cautionary Note Regarding theProposed Transaction
Completion of the ProposedTransaction remains subject to a number of conditions, includingexecution of a definitive agreement, receipt of all requiredregulatory, shareholder, and TSX Venture Exchange approvals,completion of a concurrent financing, and other customary closingconditions. There can be no assurance that the Proposed Transactionwill be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, exceptas disclosed in the management information circular or filingstatement to be prepared in connection with the Proposed Transaction,any information released or received with respect to the ProposedTransaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be reliedupon.
The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has inno way passed upon the merits of the Proposed Transaction and hasneither approved nor disapproved the contents of this newsrelease.
Cautionary Statements RegardingForward Looking Information
This news release contains“forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicablesecurities laws relating to the proposal to complete the ProposedTransaction and associated transactions, the Release, expectedrevenues, availability, pricing and details relating to the Release.Any such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as“expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “projects”,“plans” and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not toplace undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Statements about,among other things, the completion and expected terms of the ProposedTransaction, the future impact of the Release on the business of FFS,the ability of FFS to market and sell the products, including thoserelated to the Release, the expected results of the Release on futurebusiness, FFS’s strategic plans and the parties’ ability tosatisfy closing conditions and receive necessary approvals, are allforward-looking information. These statements should not be read asguarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involveknown and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that maycause actual results, performance or achievements to be materiallydifferent from those implied by such statements. Although suchstatements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, therecan be no assurance that the Proposed Transaction will be completed onthe terms described above or that the Release will launch as describedherein. Pond and FFS assume no responsibility to update orrevise forward-lookinginformation to reflect new events or circumstances unless required byapplicable law.
For further information, pleasecontact:
Pond Technologies Holdings Inc.
Grant Smith, CEO
(416) 399-0726
Find Familiar Spirits LLC
Liz Valentine, Marketing Director
(904) 619-1479
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its RegulationServices Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSXVenture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracyof this release.
1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scream_(franchise)
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