Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited Insiders Show Strong Confidence in Company by Converting Loans into Equity
Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA) announced that its Founder/CEO Nick Langton and Board Chairman Vaughn Taylor have converted a total of $250,000 in interest-free loans into common equity. The conversion was executed at the same price as the company's recent $5 million public offering, demonstrating insider confidence in the company's future.
Each executive converted $125,000 of their loans, following their previous investment in the October 2024 Reg-S private placement. This strategic move strengthens the company's balance sheet while increasing insider ownership, reflecting management's commitment to MMA's vision of transforming consumer engagement in martial arts and combat sports.
Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA) ha annunciato che il suo Fondatore/CEO Nick Langton e il Presidente del Consiglio di Amministrazione Vaughn Taylor hanno convertito un totale di 250.000 dollari di prestiti senza interessi in azioni ordinarie. La conversione è stata effettuata allo stesso prezzo della recente offerta pubblica da 5 milioni di dollari della società, dimostrando la fiducia degli insider nel futuro dell'azienda.
Ciascun dirigente ha convertito 125.000 dollari dei propri prestiti, a seguito del loro investimento precedente nel collocamento privato Reg-S di ottobre 2024. Questa mossa strategica rafforza il bilancio della società aumentando la partecipazione degli insider, riflettendo l'impegno della direzione nella visione di MMA di trasformare il coinvolgimento dei consumatori nelle arti marziali e negli sport da combattimento.
Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA) anunció que su Fundador/CEO Nick Langton y el Presidente del Consejo Vaughn Taylor han convertido un total de 250,000 dólares en préstamos sin intereses en acciones comunes. La conversión se realizó al mismo precio que la reciente oferta pública de 5 millones de dólares de la compañía, demostrando la confianza interna en el futuro de la empresa.
Cada ejecutivo convirtió 125,000 dólares de sus préstamos, tras su inversión previa en la colocación privada Reg-S de octubre de 2024. Esta maniobra estratégica fortalece el balance de la empresa mientras aumenta la propiedad interna, reflejando el compromiso de la dirección con la visión de MMA de transformar la interacción del consumidor en las artes marciales y deportes de combate.
Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA)는 창립자 겸 CEO 닉 랭턴과 이사회 의장 보언 테일러가 총 25만 달러의 무이자 대출금을 보통주로 전환했다고 발표했습니다. 이번 전환은 회사의 최근 500만 달러 공모가와 동일한 가격으로 이루어져 내부자의 회사 미래에 대한 신뢰를 보여줍니다.
각 임원은 2024년 10월 Reg-S 사모 발행에 이어 각각 12만 5천 달러의 대출금을 전환했습니다. 이 전략적 조치는 회사의 재무구조를 강화하고 내부자 지분을 늘려 MMA가 무술 및 격투 스포츠에서 소비자 참여를 혁신하려는 비전에 대한 경영진의 의지를 반영합니다.
Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American : MMA) a annoncé que son fondateur/PDG Nick Langton et le président du conseil d'administration Vaughn Taylor ont converti un total de 250 000 dollars de prêts sans intérêt en actions ordinaires. La conversion a été réalisée au même prix que la récente offre publique de 5 millions de dollars de la société, témoignant de la confiance des initiés dans l'avenir de l'entreprise.
Chaque dirigeant a converti 125 000 dollars de ses prêts, suite à leur investissement antérieur dans le placement privé Reg-S d'octobre 2024. Cette démarche stratégique renforce le bilan de la société tout en augmentant la participation des initiés, reflétant l'engagement de la direction envers la vision de MMA de transformer l'engagement des consommateurs dans les arts martiaux et les sports de combat.
Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA) gab bekannt, dass Gründer/CEO Nick Langton und Vorstandsvorsitzender Vaughn Taylor insgesamt 250.000 US-Dollar zinsfreie Darlehen in Stammaktien umgewandelt haben. Die Umwandlung erfolgte zum gleichen Preis wie das jüngste 5-Millionen-Dollar-Öffentliche Angebot des Unternehmens und zeigt das Vertrauen der Insider in die Zukunft der Firma.
Jeder der Führungskräfte wandelte 125.000 US-Dollar seiner Darlehen um, nachdem sie zuvor im Oktober 2024 an der Reg-S Privatplatzierung beteiligt waren. Dieser strategische Schritt stärkt die Bilanz des Unternehmens und erhöht den Insiderbesitz, was das Engagement des Managements für MMAs Vision widerspiegelt, das Verbrauchererlebnis in den Kampfsportarten zu transformieren.
- Conversion of $250,000 in debt to equity strengthens balance sheet
- Insider confidence demonstrated through conversion at public offering price
- No interest, warrants, or additional incentives were attached to the original loans
- Increased insider ownership aligns management interests with shareholders
- Follows previous insider investment in October 2024 Reg-S placement
- Equity issuance subject to regulatory approvals and NYSE American requirements
- Potential dilution from conversion of loans to equity
Insights
Insiders converting $250K of interest-free loans to equity at public offering price signals strong management confidence in MMA's future.
This debt-to-equity conversion by Mixed Martial Arts Group's CEO and Chairman represents a meaningful vote of confidence in the company's future. The $250,000 total conversion ($125,000 from each executive) directly strengthens the balance sheet by reducing debt obligations while simultaneously increasing insider ownership stakes. What makes this particularly noteworthy is that these loans were provided interest-free with no warrants or additional incentives, and the conversion occurred at the same $5 million public offering price available to outside investors.
The timing following their recent F-1 public offering and previous investment in a Reg-S private placement in October 2024 creates a pattern of insider commitment. From a financial perspective, this transaction accomplishes three key objectives: (1) it improves the debt-to-equity ratio by reducing liabilities, (2) it aligns management interests more closely with shareholders, and (3) it potentially improves investor perception by demonstrating management's willingness to increase their personal financial exposure on identical terms as public investors.
This type of insider activity typically signals management's belief that the current share price undervalues the company's prospects. By converting debt that could have been repaid with interest into equity at the public offering price, executives are effectively making a calculated bet on share price appreciation exceeding potential interest returns, suggesting confidence in the company's growth trajectory in the martial arts and combat sports technology sector.
New York, NY, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA) (“MMA” or the “Company”) a technology-driven company focused on transforming consumer engagement in martial arts and combat sports, today announced that its Founder and CEO, Nick Langton, and Chairman of the Board, Vaughn Taylor, have each converted
The loans were provided on an interest-free basis, no warrants or additional incentives. As outlined in the recently completed F-1 public offering, the conversion occurred at the offering price of the recently completed
“This transaction is more than financial housekeeping—it’s a deliberate and high-conviction endorsement of the Company’s long-term vision,” said Nick Langton, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. ““We believe our platform is positioned to lead a global movement that reshapes how martial arts are experienced and monetized. By converting this debt into equity, we’re putting our capital behind that belief—on the same terms as our new investors.”
Chairman, Vaughn Taylor added “Founders putting their own funds into equity on the same terms as other investors in the recently completed public offering, is as clear a signal of commitment as we can send. We are building something scalable and impactful. Strengthening our balance sheet while increasing insider ownership is a natural step in that journey.”
The equity issuance is subject to customary regulatory approvals and compliance with NYSE American listing requirements.
About Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited
MMA.INC (Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited) is revolutionizing the combat sports industry by driving participation and engagement across fans, athletes, coaches, and gym owners. The company operates four core business units:
| ● | TrainAlta: A platform that transforms MMA fans into active participants through structured training programs. | |
| ● | Hype: A marketing platform helping gym owners, coaches, and athletes grow revenue from their audiences. | |
| ● | MixedMartialArts.com: The go-to resource for MMA news, fighter data, fight schedules, and the legendary Underground forum. | |
| ● | BJJLink: A leading gym management platform designed for BJJ academies, offering tools for payment processing, marketing, student engagement, and content monetization. | |
With over 5 million social media followers, 530,000 user profiles, 50,000 active students, 18,000 published gyms and 800 verified gyms across 16 countries, MMA.inc continues to transform the martial arts landscape and deliver unparalleled value to its stakeholders.
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