{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"148398","rtpr_id":"nACSb46Lqa-20260921","ticker":"TRWD","exchange":"OTC","all_tickers":["TRWD"],"title":"TRWD Secures First Licensing Deal","author":"ACCESSWIRE","published_at":"2026-09-21T12:00:00.591Z","article_body":"NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/) /\nSeptember 21, 2026 / Tradewinds Universal (OTCID:TRWD) today announced that it\nhas entered into its first technology licensing agreement, a non-exclusive\nagreement for the use and deployment of the Company's communications\ntechnology platform within the nightlife industry in Latin America.\n\nThe agreement represents an initial implementation of TRWD's recently\nannounced strategy to complement its acquisition model with licensing,\ntechnology, payment systems and other revenue-producing relationships.\n\nUnder the terms of the agreement, TRWD will receive a negotiated percentage of\nrevenue generated through participating partners developed under the licensing\nrelationship. The agreement also provides for an initial non-refundable\ndeposit of $50,000 to TRWD.\n\nThe agreement includes an initial 90-day probationary period designed to allow\nTRWD to evaluate the licensee's ability to fulfill its responsibilities,\nestablish participating relationships and successfully implement the Company's\ntechnology within the targeted market.\n\nBased on the anticipated scope of the relationship and potential participation\nof nightlife operators within the licensed territory, management believes\nrevenue generated to TRWD under the agreement could reach seven figures in the\nnear term if the licensee successfully executes its strategy.\n\n\"This is exactly the type of relationship we envisioned when we announced our\nexpanded licensing strategy,\" said Andrew Read, CEO. \"Our platform gives us a\nway to establish revenue-producing relationships with nightlife operators\nwithout requiring TRWD to acquire every participating location. This agreement\nprovides an opportunity to begin expanding that model while maintaining a\nperformance-based structure.\"\n\nThe Company (https://pr.report/qjfa) believes licensing relationships of this\ntype can complement its traditional acquisition strategy by allowing TRWD to\nexpand its technology and financial services footprint across a substantially\nlarger number of venues.\n\nTRWD intends to provide additional updates regarding the implementation of\nthis agreement and additional licensing agreements in upcoming announcements.\n\nRecent Relevant Press\n\n• September 17, 2026 - TRWD Develops Licensing-Led Expansion Strategy to\nComplement Acquisition Model and Expand Beyond 100-Venue Goal\n(https://pr.report/qjfb)\n\n• July 28, 2026 - TRWD Acquires Platform for Financial Services Division\n(https://pr.report/qjfc)\n\nAbout Tradewinds Universal\n\nTradewinds Universal (OTCID:TRWD) is a holding company focused on acquiring\nand scaling adult hospitality businesses and related technologies. The Company\nis pursuing consolidation of a fragmented industry while developing a platform\ndesigned to support a growing network of venues through acquisitions,\nlicensing, payment systems and management services.\n\nThe Company's strategy draws on industry experience and relationships that\ninclude operators of Peppermint Hippo venues, while expanding beyond any\nsingle venue group. TRWD's recently acquired communications technology\nplatform and developing payment infrastructure are intended to provide\nadditional revenue opportunities and support the Company's expansion\nthroughout the broader adult nightlife industry.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\napplicable federal securities laws. These statements include, among others,\nstatements concerning the implementation and potential performance of the\nlicensing agreement, participation by nightlife operators, anticipated\nrevenues, expansion into Latin America, development of the Company's\ntechnology and payment platforms, and the Company's broader acquisition and\nlicensing strategy.\n\nForward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions\nand involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ\nmaterially from those expressed or implied. Potential revenue under the\nlicensing agreement is dependent upon successful implementation by the\nlicensee, participation by third-party operators, transaction volumes,\nregulatory and payment-processing requirements, market conditions and other\nfactors. There can be no assurance that anticipated revenue levels will be\nachieved.\n\nThe Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any\nforward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.\n\nContact\nRocco Fuerte\nInvestor Relations\nTradewinds Universal\n(619) 483-1008\nRocco@TradewindsUniversal.com\n\nSOURCE: Tradewinds Universal\nView the original press release\n(https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/sports-leisure-and-entertainment/trwd-secures-first-licensing-deal-1224516)\non ACCESS Newswire\n\n\nCopyright 2026 ACCESS Newswire. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nACSb46Lqa-20260921","title":"TRWD Secures First Licensing Deal","author":"ACCESSWIRE","ticker":"TRWD","created":"2026-09-21T12:00:00.591Z","tickers":["TRWD"],"exchange":"OTC","article_body":"NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/) /\nSeptember 21, 2026 / Tradewinds Universal (OTCID:TRWD) today announced that it\nhas entered into its first technology licensing agreement, a non-exclusive\nagreement for the use and deployment of the Company's communications\ntechnology platform within the nightlife industry in Latin America.\n\nThe agreement represents an initial implementation of TRWD's recently\nannounced strategy to complement its acquisition model with licensing,\ntechnology, payment systems and other revenue-producing relationships.\n\nUnder the terms of the agreement, TRWD will receive a negotiated percentage of\nrevenue generated through participating partners developed under the licensing\nrelationship. The agreement also provides for an initial non-refundable\ndeposit of $50,000 to TRWD.\n\nThe agreement includes an initial 90-day probationary period designed to allow\nTRWD to evaluate the licensee's ability to fulfill its responsibilities,\nestablish participating relationships and successfully implement the Company's\ntechnology within the targeted market.\n\nBased on the anticipated scope of the relationship and potential participation\nof nightlife operators within the licensed territory, management believes\nrevenue generated to TRWD under the agreement could reach seven figures in the\nnear term if the licensee successfully executes its strategy.\n\n\"This is exactly the type of relationship we envisioned when we announced our\nexpanded licensing strategy,\" said Andrew Read, CEO. \"Our platform gives us a\nway to establish revenue-producing relationships with nightlife operators\nwithout requiring TRWD to acquire every participating location. This agreement\nprovides an opportunity to begin expanding that model while maintaining a\nperformance-based structure.\"\n\nThe Company (https://pr.report/qjfa) believes licensing relationships of this\ntype can complement its traditional acquisition strategy by allowing TRWD to\nexpand its technology and financial services footprint across a substantially\nlarger number of venues.\n\nTRWD intends to provide additional updates regarding the implementation of\nthis agreement and additional licensing agreements in upcoming announcements.\n\nRecent Relevant Press\n\n• September 17, 2026 - TRWD Develops Licensing-Led Expansion Strategy to\nComplement Acquisition Model and Expand Beyond 100-Venue Goal\n(https://pr.report/qjfb)\n\n• July 28, 2026 - TRWD Acquires Platform for Financial Services Division\n(https://pr.report/qjfc)\n\nAbout Tradewinds Universal\n\nTradewinds Universal (OTCID:TRWD) is a holding company focused on acquiring\nand scaling adult hospitality businesses and related technologies. The Company\nis pursuing consolidation of a fragmented industry while developing a platform\ndesigned to support a growing network of venues through acquisitions,\nlicensing, payment systems and management services.\n\nThe Company's strategy draws on industry experience and relationships that\ninclude operators of Peppermint Hippo venues, while expanding beyond any\nsingle venue group. TRWD's recently acquired communications technology\nplatform and developing payment infrastructure are intended to provide\nadditional revenue opportunities and support the Company's expansion\nthroughout the broader adult nightlife industry.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\napplicable federal securities laws. These statements include, among others,\nstatements concerning the implementation and potential performance of the\nlicensing agreement, participation by nightlife operators, anticipated\nrevenues, expansion into Latin America, development of the Company's\ntechnology and payment platforms, and the Company's broader acquisition and\nlicensing strategy.\n\nForward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions\nand involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ\nmaterially from those expressed or implied. Potential revenue under the\nlicensing agreement is dependent upon successful implementation by the\nlicensee, participation by third-party operators, transaction volumes,\nregulatory and payment-processing requirements, market conditions and other\nfactors. There can be no assurance that anticipated revenue levels will be\nachieved.\n\nThe Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any\nforward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.\n\nContact\nRocco Fuerte\nInvestor Relations\nTradewinds Universal\n(619) 483-1008\nRocco@TradewindsUniversal.com\n\nSOURCE: Tradewinds Universal\nView the original press release\n(https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/sports-leisure-and-entertainment/trwd-secures-first-licensing-deal-1224516)\non ACCESS Newswire\n\n\nCopyright 2026 ACCESS Newswire. 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