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FUTR Payments Expands Instant Data Connectivity Across 70% of U.S. Auto Dealer Market

FUTR Payments (OTCQB: FTRCF) announced expanded integrations that provide instant data connectivity to roughly 11,000 U.S. franchised auto dealers, representing about 70% of the U.S. franchised auto retail market as of December 10, 2025.

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FUTR Payments (OTCQB: FTRCF) announced expanded integrations that provide instant data connectivity to roughly 11,000 U.S. franchised auto dealers, representing about 70% of the U.S. franchised auto retail market as of December 10, 2025. The integrations aim to reduce onboarding friction for dealers and consumers and accelerate roll-out of FUTR's Payments 2.0 platform.

The release highlights product capabilities enabled by the connectivity: a self-serve consumer portal, intelligent document vault, AI contract insights, smarter payment workflows, and real-time identity and financial checks. FUTR cites FDIC-insured custodial accounts, full disclosures, transparent pricing, and risk-free trials as consumer protections.

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Positive

  • Connectivity to ~11,000 U.S. franchised dealers (~70% market coverage)
  • Enables Payments 2.0 features: portal, document vault, AI contract insights
  • FDIC-insured custodial account structure for secure funds movement

Negative

  • Only 250+ dealers currently active, indicating a large activation gap versus connectivity
Argus Dec 10 session
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News Market Reaction – FTRCF

In the Dec 10 session, FTRCF declined 3.38%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement highlights a major scaling step for FUTR Payments, extending instant data connecti...
Analysis

This announcement highlights a major scaling step for FUTR Payments, extending instant data connectivity to roughly 11,000 U.S. franchised dealers and about 70% of the auto retail market. It builds on the recent launch of Payments 2.0 and the Tax Max partnership, which expanded dealer reach by approximately 400%. Against Q1 2026 results that showed an 89% gross margin but a $1.3 million adjusted operating loss, investors may watch how this broader connectivity translates into dealer adoption, transaction volumes, and future financial performance.

Key Figures

US dealer connectivity: approximately 70% Connected dealers: roughly 11,000 dealers Current dealers: 250+ dealers +5 more
US dealer connectivity
approximately 70%
Share of U.S. franchised auto retail market reached by FUTR Payments 2.0
Connected dealers
roughly 11,000 dealers
U.S. franchised dealers with instant data connectivity
Current dealers
250+ dealers
Existing dealer network size referenced by FUTR Payments
Q1 2026 revenue
$1.92 million
Quarter ended September 30, 2025, in CAD
Revenue change
5.9% decline
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025 revenue change
Gross margin
89%
Q1 2026 gross margin
Adjusted loss from operations
$1.3 million
Q1 2026 adjusted operating loss
Funds raised
$6.0 million
Non-brokered private placements in Q1 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 05
5 events
  1. Dec 05

    Insider accumulation

    24h Move
    +7.0%

    Insider G. Scott Paterson increased his ownership through open-market and unit buys.

  2. Dec 04

    Advisory appointment

    24h Move
    +0.6%

    AI specialist Damian Fozard joined the advisory board to guide financial agent development.

  3. Nov 28

    Earnings update

    24h Move
    +6.0%

    Q1 2026 showed lower revenue and higher adjusted operating loss despite strong gross margin.

  4. Nov 20

    Channel partnership

    24h Move
    -7.9%

    Multi-year exclusive Tax Max partnership expanded U.S. dealer reach via Payments 2.0.

  5. Nov 19

    Product launch

    24h Move
    +0.2%

    Launch of Payments 2.0 modern auto payments platform with expanded integrations and features.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

dealer management system, AI powered contract insights, real-time reporting, FDIC-insured custodial account structure
4 terms
dealer management system technical
"New dealer management system integrations powered by FUTR Payments 2.0 unlocks..."
A dealer management system is a centralized software platform that handles the day-to-day operations of a dealer business — from tracking inventory and sales to customer records, billing, accounting and regulatory compliance. For investors, it matters because a well-designed system can speed transactions, reduce errors and compliance risk, and lower operating costs, much like a modern checkout and accounting system that keeps a store running smoothly and profitably.
AI powered contract insights technical
"AI powered contract insights that help consumers understand deals, documents..."
AI powered contract insights are software tools that use artificial intelligence to read and summarize legal agreements, flag important clauses, risks, deadlines and financial terms much like a fast, attentive assistant highlighting the parts you should care about. For investors, these insights speed due diligence, reduce the chance of overlooked obligations or hidden costs, and help compare deal terms consistently so investment decisions and valuations are based on clearer, more reliable information.
real-time reporting technical
"infrastructure designed to automate payment processing, manage document workflows, and support real-time reporting..."
Real-time reporting is the immediate transmission of financial data, corporate announcements, or market prices as they occur, rather than after a delay. For investors, it’s like a live scoreboard: seeing updates the moment they happen enables faster decisions, helps manage risk, and prevents being blindsided by late information that can affect a stock’s price or trading strategy.
FDIC-insured custodial account structure regulatory
"secure funds movement through an FDIC-insured custodial account structure."
An FDIC-insured custodial account structure is an arrangement where a bank or other qualified holder keeps cash on behalf of an investor or brokerage and that cash is protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to legal limits. It matters to investors because it offers bank-failure protection for deposited cash used in trading or settlement, like putting money in a locked safe held by a trusted guardian, but it does not protect stocks, bonds, or other investment losses and is subject to insurance limits and account titling rules.

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New dealer management system integrations powered by FUTR Payments 2.0 unlocks seamless data connectivity to more than 11,000 U.S. Auto Dealers

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 10, 2025) - The FUTR Corporation (TSXV: FTRC) (OTCQB: FTRCF) (FSE: QA20) (WKN: A4165Y) (ISIN: CA3609521057) ("FUTR" or the "Company"), a pioneer in high-fidelity AI and next-generation payment infrastructure that helps consumers unlock financial value from their data, today announced expanded data connectivity into approximately 70% of the U.S. franchised auto retail market — accelerating dealer activation capabilities and enhancing consumer experience.

With these integrations, FUTR now has connectivity to roughly 11,000 U.S. franchised dealers, materially reducing friction in onboarding dealers, consumers and scaling Payments 2.0 across FUTR's dealer pipeline.

"This significant milestone in our technology stack, along with the recent Tax Max distribution partnership puts FUTR in an ideal position to grow our dealer network from the 250+ today," said Mindy Bruns, Chief Business Officer of FUTR Payments. "FUTR now has further instant access to high quality dealers and consented consumer auto data, which strengthens our AI driven payments products."

Through this connectivity, FUTR can enhance support for a range of auto finance functions in the Payments 2.0 technology suite, including:

  • Self-serve consumer portal to manage total auto loan cost or ownership
  • Intelligent document vault to store and query all contracts and related items
  • AI powered contract insights that help consumers understand deals, documents and obligations
  • Smarter payment workflows using accurate dealership and consumer information
  • Fast identity checks and financial verification using real-time system data

This milestone advances FUTR's mission to deliver AI-powered payment automation and consumer financial tools embedded directly into everyday transactions.

FUTR Payments operates on a proprietary, AI-enabled infrastructure designed to automate payment processing, manage document workflows, and support real-time reporting across all participating dealers. The platform's architecture ensures regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and secure funds movement through an FDIC-insured custodial account structure. All participating customers receive full disclosures, transparent pricing, and a risk-free trial period as part of FUTR's privacy-first and consumer-empowerment mandate. As previously announced, FUTR recently launched Payments 2.0 — a faster, more modern auto payments platform that helps dealers onboard customers quickly.

About The FUTR Corporation

FUTR builds high-fidelity AI systems and next-generation payment infrastructure that unlock consumer financial potential across industries. By combining best-in-class data connectivity with AI-driven transaction automation, FUTR delivers seamless payment, credit, and verification experiences embedded directly within partner ecosystems enabling reliable, explainable AI that can act on behalf of consumers.

FUTR's model ensures that all contributors to the data economy, including consumers and institutions, are rewarded for the value they create.

www.thefutrcorp.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of applicable securities laws) which reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as "believe", "anticipate", "project", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may", "estimate" and other similar expressions. These statements are based on the Company's expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections and include, without limitation, statements regarding the future success of the Company's business. The forward-looking statements in this news release are based on certain assumptions. The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, these forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information regarding The FUTR Corporation, please contact: Jason Ewart, EVP, at 416-580-0721.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

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Tel: (212) 896-1254
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To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/277581

FAQ

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What does FUTR Payments' announcement on December 10, 2025 mean for FTRCF shareholders?

FUTR reports expanded data connectivity to ~11,000 dealers (70% U.S. franchised market), which could speed dealer onboarding and Payments 2.0 adoption.

How many U.S. franchised auto dealers does FUTR claim connectivity to as of December 10, 2025 for FTRCF?

FUTR states it has connectivity to approximately 11,000 U.S. franchised dealers, about 70% of the market.

What dealer activation progress did FUTR report versus its connectivity for FTRCF?

The company said it currently has over 250 active dealers, noting room to grow versus the ~11,000 dealers connected.

What Payments 2.0 features are enabled by FUTR's expanded dealer integrations for FTRCF?

Features include a self-serve consumer portal, intelligent document vault, AI contract insights, smarter payment workflows, and real-time identity checks.

Does FUTR describe consumer protections and custody for FTRCF payments?

Yes; FUTR says the platform uses an FDIC-insured custodial account, offers full disclosures, transparent pricing, and a risk-free trial period.

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