ROC Energy Acquisition Corp. announced that it has issued non convertible promissory note for the gross proceeds of $2,070,000 on March 2, 2023. The transaction included participation from returning investor ROC Energy Holdings, LLC.

The Note bears no interest and is due and payable upon the earlier to occur of the date on which the Company's initial business combination is consummated and the liquidation of the Company on or before June 6, 2023 or such later liquidation date as may be approved by the Company's stockholders. The issuance of the Note was made pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.