{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"4739","rtpr_id":"nACSwy8nGa","ticker":"AURI","exchange":"OTC","all_tickers":["AURI"],"title":"Auri Inc. (\"AURI\") Appoints Bon Halder as Interim CEO to Lead Energy-Focused Execution Strategy","author":"ACCESSWIRE","published_at":"2026-04-22T12:33:00.859Z","article_body":"DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/) / April 22,\n2026 / (OTCID:AURI) - Auri Inc. (\"AURI\"), a diversified holding company\nfocused on energy, infrastructure, and scalable real-world opportunities,\ntoday announced the appointment of Bon Halder as Interim Chief Executive\nOfficer.\n\nMr. Halder brings hands-on operational experience in energy development,\nproject execution, and infrastructure planning. His appointment comes at a\ncritical time as AURI accelerates its transition toward oil and gas and\nresource-based initiatives.\n\nMr. Halder has played a key role in advancing the Applewhite project, where he\nidentified and secured a high-potential reserve, negotiated land acquisition\nterms, and led early-stage development planning. His work has included\noverseeing drone-based site analysis, coordinating plant placement and\ndrainage systems aligned with permitting requirements, and preparing for both\nwash plant (PBR) and stormwater (SWPP) compliance.\n\nIn addition, Mr. Halder has been instrumental in equipment sourcing and\noperational planning to enable rapid deployment and production. He has also\ninitiated discussions with executive leadership at major frac and service\ncompanies, positioning the project for potential purchase orders and long-term\ncontracts.\n\nThese efforts reflect a focus on speed-to-market execution, cost efficiency,\nand building a scalable, revenue-generating operation.\n\nAs Interim CEO, Mr. Halder is expected to strengthen AURI's operational\nstructure, align leadership with execution-focused priorities, and support the\nCompany's broader strategy of maximizing shareholder value through disciplined\ngrowth in the energy sector.\n\nBon Halder, Interim CEO, stated:\n\n\"I am excited to step into this role at such an important time for AURI. Our\nfocus is on bringing in experienced professionals with strong business\nbackgrounds who can execute efficiently and responsibly. We are building a\nfoundation designed to support long-term growth, operational discipline, and\nultimately maximize value for our shareholders.\"\n\nChairman Edward Vakser added:\n\n\"I want to thank our shareholders for their continued patience and support as\nwe work through this transition. With Bon stepping in as Interim CEO, I am\nconfident in the direction we are heading. I look forward to supporting the\nCompany's success in my role as Secretary and watching AURI continue to\nexecute on its strategy.\"\n\nThe Company will continue to provide updates as operational milestones and\nleadership developments progress.\n\nAbout AURI, Inc.\n\nAuri Inc. is a diversified holding company focused on acquisitions, energy,\nand scalable real-world opportunities. The Company is actively expanding its\nfootprint in oil and gas and infrastructure, with an emphasis on operational\nexecution and long-term value creation.\n\nCompany Description\n\nAuri Inc. is a diversified holding company focused on acquisitions, energy,\nand scalable real world opportunities. Backed by an experienced management\nteam with a history of building multimillion dollar businesses, the company is\nactively expanding its footprint in oil and gas and infrastructure.\n\nThrough its wholly owned subsidiary, EVAP Inc., Auri is developing patent\npending technology designed to solve one of the industry's biggest challenges,\nproduced water, by converting saltwater byproducts into high purity steam.\n\nWhile the company maintains interests in digital assets, intellectual\nproperty, and media, its primary focus is now centered on energy driven\nsolutions and long term value creation.\n\nAURI remains dedicated to growing its assets holdings,revenues and to\nincreasing shareholder value.\n\nSafe Harbor Statement:\n\nThis release includes \"forward-looking statements\" within the meaning of\nSection 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the\nSecurities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain statements set forth in this press\nrelease constitute \"forward-looking statements.\" Forward-looking statements\ninclude, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast,\nindicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may\ncontain the words \"estimate\", \"project\", \"intend\", \"forecast\", \"anticipate\",\n\"plan\", \"planning\", \"expect\", \"believe\", \"will likely\", \"should\", \"could\",\n\"would\", \"may\" or words or expressions of similar meaning. Such statements are\nnot guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and\nuncertainties that could cause the company's actual results and financial\nposition to differ materially from those included within the forward-looking\nstatements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,\nincluding those relating to the Company's ability to grow its business. Actual\nresults may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results\nshould not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential\nrisks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's limited operating\nhistory, the limited financial resources, and domestic or global economic\nconditions --activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional\ncompetition and conditions of equity markets.\n\nPress Contact info:\nEv24903@gmail.com\n+1 214-418-6940\n\nX: AURIstock and/or @AURI_OTC\nToken Website: www.auritoken.io\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057444009513\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auri_otc?_t=8deaRcgzNs6&_r=1\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/AURI_OTC\n\nContact Information\nEdward Vakser\nChairman/CEO\nev24903@gmail.com\n2144186940\n\nSOURCE: Auri Inc.\nView the original press release\n(https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/blockchain-and-cryptocurrency/auri-inc.-%22auri%22-appoints-bon-halder-as-interim-ceo-to-lead-energy-fo-1159841)\non ACCESS Newswire\n\n\nCopyright 2026 ACCESS Newswire. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nACSwy8nGa","title":"Auri Inc. (\"AURI\") Appoints Bon Halder as Interim CEO to Lead Energy-Focused Execution Strategy","author":"ACCESSWIRE","ticker":"AURI","created":"2026-04-22T12:33:00.859Z","tickers":["AURI"],"exchange":"OTC","article_body":"DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/) / April 22,\n2026 / (OTCID:AURI) - Auri Inc. (\"AURI\"), a diversified holding company\nfocused on energy, infrastructure, and scalable real-world opportunities,\ntoday announced the appointment of Bon Halder as Interim Chief Executive\nOfficer.\n\nMr. Halder brings hands-on operational experience in energy development,\nproject execution, and infrastructure planning. His appointment comes at a\ncritical time as AURI accelerates its transition toward oil and gas and\nresource-based initiatives.\n\nMr. Halder has played a key role in advancing the Applewhite project, where he\nidentified and secured a high-potential reserve, negotiated land acquisition\nterms, and led early-stage development planning. His work has included\noverseeing drone-based site analysis, coordinating plant placement and\ndrainage systems aligned with permitting requirements, and preparing for both\nwash plant (PBR) and stormwater (SWPP) compliance.\n\nIn addition, Mr. Halder has been instrumental in equipment sourcing and\noperational planning to enable rapid deployment and production. He has also\ninitiated discussions with executive leadership at major frac and service\ncompanies, positioning the project for potential purchase orders and long-term\ncontracts.\n\nThese efforts reflect a focus on speed-to-market execution, cost efficiency,\nand building a scalable, revenue-generating operation.\n\nAs Interim CEO, Mr. Halder is expected to strengthen AURI's operational\nstructure, align leadership with execution-focused priorities, and support the\nCompany's broader strategy of maximizing shareholder value through disciplined\ngrowth in the energy sector.\n\nBon Halder, Interim CEO, stated:\n\n\"I am excited to step into this role at such an important time for AURI. Our\nfocus is on bringing in experienced professionals with strong business\nbackgrounds who can execute efficiently and responsibly. We are building a\nfoundation designed to support long-term growth, operational discipline, and\nultimately maximize value for our shareholders.\"\n\nChairman Edward Vakser added:\n\n\"I want to thank our shareholders for their continued patience and support as\nwe work through this transition. With Bon stepping in as Interim CEO, I am\nconfident in the direction we are heading. I look forward to supporting the\nCompany's success in my role as Secretary and watching AURI continue to\nexecute on its strategy.\"\n\nThe Company will continue to provide updates as operational milestones and\nleadership developments progress.\n\nAbout AURI, Inc.\n\nAuri Inc. is a diversified holding company focused on acquisitions, energy,\nand scalable real-world opportunities. The Company is actively expanding its\nfootprint in oil and gas and infrastructure, with an emphasis on operational\nexecution and long-term value creation.\n\nCompany Description\n\nAuri Inc. is a diversified holding company focused on acquisitions, energy,\nand scalable real world opportunities. Backed by an experienced management\nteam with a history of building multimillion dollar businesses, the company is\nactively expanding its footprint in oil and gas and infrastructure.\n\nThrough its wholly owned subsidiary, EVAP Inc., Auri is developing patent\npending technology designed to solve one of the industry's biggest challenges,\nproduced water, by converting saltwater byproducts into high purity steam.\n\nWhile the company maintains interests in digital assets, intellectual\nproperty, and media, its primary focus is now centered on energy driven\nsolutions and long term value creation.\n\nAURI remains dedicated to growing its assets holdings,revenues and to\nincreasing shareholder value.\n\nSafe Harbor Statement:\n\nThis release includes \"forward-looking statements\" within the meaning of\nSection 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the\nSecurities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain statements set forth in this press\nrelease constitute \"forward-looking statements.\" Forward-looking statements\ninclude, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast,\nindicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may\ncontain the words \"estimate\", \"project\", \"intend\", \"forecast\", \"anticipate\",\n\"plan\", \"planning\", \"expect\", \"believe\", \"will likely\", \"should\", \"could\",\n\"would\", \"may\" or words or expressions of similar meaning. Such statements are\nnot guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and\nuncertainties that could cause the company's actual results and financial\nposition to differ materially from those included within the forward-looking\nstatements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,\nincluding those relating to the Company's ability to grow its business. Actual\nresults may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results\nshould not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential\nrisks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's limited operating\nhistory, the limited financial resources, and domestic or global economic\nconditions --activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional\ncompetition and conditions of equity markets.\n\nPress Contact info:\nEv24903@gmail.com\n+1 214-418-6940\n\nX: AURIstock and/or @AURI_OTC\nToken Website: www.auritoken.io\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057444009513\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auri_otc?_t=8deaRcgzNs6&_r=1\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/AURI_OTC\n\nContact Information\nEdward Vakser\nChairman/CEO\nev24903@gmail.com\n2144186940\n\nSOURCE: Auri Inc.\nView the original press release\n(https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/blockchain-and-cryptocurrency/auri-inc.-%22auri%22-appoints-bon-halder-as-interim-ceo-to-lead-energy-fo-1159841)\non ACCESS Newswire\n\n\nCopyright 2026 ACCESS Newswire. 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