Nextech3D.ai Provides Update on Acquisition of Remaining ARway Shares; Closing Expected in October 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR, OTCQB:NEXCF) has signed a definitive agreement dated July 24, 2026 to acquire all remaining common shares of ARway (CSE:ARWY, OTC:ARWYF) it does not already own via a three‑cornered amalgamation. Nextech currently holds about 15 million ARway shares, or roughly 40% of the 38,641,161 ARway shares outstanding; management and insiders own an additional ~20%.
According to Nextech3D.ai, approximately 19,866,921 Nextech shares will be issuable as consideration, reflecting a deemed value of $0.065 per ARway share and $0.12 per Nextech share, for an exchange ratio of about 0.5141 Nextech share per ARway share. All Nextech shares received by Nextech in its capacity as an ARway shareholder will be cancelled after closing.
ARway, which owns event platform Map D, generated about $1.58 million in revenue and $1.52 million in gross profit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Upon the anticipated October 2026 closing, ARway will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nextech, ARway shares will be delisted from the Canadian Securities Exchange, and Nextech expects to integrate ARway and Map D to streamline its AI‑powered event technology stack. Completion remains subject to ARway shareholder approval, Canadian Securities Exchange approval and customary closing conditions, and there is no assurance the transaction will close as proposed.
Positive
- ARway FY 2026 performance: revenue about $1.58M and gross profit about $1.52M, indicating a high gross margin business being consolidated by Nextech3D.ai.
- Exchange ratio locked: approximately 0.5141 Nextech share per ARway share, giving both sets of shareholders clear, quantified terms.
- Strategic consolidation: Nextech moves toward 100% ownership of ARway and its Map D event platform, aiming to unify AI-powered event technology under one structure.
- Share cancellation feature: Nextech will cancel all Nextech shares it receives as an ARway shareholder, reducing effective dilution versus the full 19.87M shares issuable.
Negative
- Potential dilution: up to approximately 19,866,921 new Nextech shares will be issuable as consideration, increasing Nextech’s share count from the current 236,660,791 outstanding.
- Transaction uncertainty: completion depends on ARway shareholder approval, Canadian Securities Exchange approval and customary conditions, with explicit caution that closing may not occur as proposed.
- ARway delisting: ARway shares are expected to be delisted from the Canadian Securities Exchange upon completion, removing a separate public listing for ARway shareholders.
Key Figures
Previous Acquisition,AI Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 | acquisition correction | Negative | -6.6% | Corrected Krafty Labs securities terms included convertible note and warrant details. |
| Jan 05 | acquisition closing | Positive | +1.2% | Krafty Labs acquisition closed with cash consideration and reported revenue and gross margin. |
| Dec 24 | acquisition update | Positive | +1.4% | Krafty Labs closing date and CEO convertible-note investment were disclosed. |
| Dec 09 | acquisition agreement | Positive | +22.4% | Krafty Labs definitive agreement outlined cash consideration, revenue, and enterprise customer additions. |
| Dec 02 | ARway acquisition | Positive | +0.6% | ARway consolidation agreement addressed ownership, operational streamlining, and recurring SaaS revenue opportunities. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
The five supplied acquisition/AI events produced mostly positive price reactions, with one negative reaction.
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Company Progressing Toward
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 27, 2026 / Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR)(OTCQB:NEXCF)(FSE:1SS) ("Nextech" or the "Company"), an AI-first event technology and 3D modeling company, today provided an update regarding its previously announced acquisition of all outstanding shares of ARway Corporation (CSE:ARWY)(OTC PINK:ARWYF) ("ARway") that it does not already own.
On a standalone basis, ARway generated revenue of approximately
Nextech and ARway are pleased to jointly announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement dated July 24, 2026 (the "Definitive Agreement") setting forth the terms and conditions of their previously announced transaction (the "Transaction"), pursuant to which Nextech proposes to acquire all of the common shares of ARway (the "ARway Shares").
Nextech currently owns approximately 15 million ARway Shares, representing approximately
Closing is anticipated in October 2026. Upon completion of the Transaction, ARway will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nextech, consolidating ownership of ARway's technology, intellectual property, and event technology assets under a single corporate structure.
Strategic Benefits
ARway owns Map D, a leading event management platform that supports hundreds of events annually through interactive floor plans, exhibitor management, and event engagement technologies.
By integrating ARway and Map D directly into Nextech, management believes the Company will be better positioned to accelerate product innovation, eliminate duplicate overhead, improve operational efficiency, and deliver a more comprehensive AI-powered event technology platform.
The combined technology stack will span:
Event registration and ticketing
Interactive floor plans
Exhibitor management
AI-powered attendee matchmaking
AR and AI navigation
Mobile event engagement
Payment processing
Blockchain ticketing
3D modeling and spatial computing
CEO Commentary
Evan Gappelberg, CEO of Nextech3D.ai, commented:
"This transaction is about simplification, scale, and value creation. By consolidating
Looking Ahead
Management of Nextech believes completion of the acquisition will further strengthen Nextech's position as an AI-first technology company focused on event technology, spatial computing, augmented reality, and digital engagement solutions.
As the Company advances toward the anticipated October 2026 closing, Nextech remains focused on integrating its technology portfolio, expanding recurring SaaS revenue opportunities, and creating long-term shareholder value through a more streamlined and operationally efficient business.
Further Details of the Transaction
38,641,161 ARway Shares are currently outstanding.
236,660,791 Nextech Shares are currently outstanding.
An aggregate of approximately 19,866,921 Nextech Shares will be issuable as consideration for the Transaction.
Deemed value of
$0.065 per ARway Share and$0.12 per Nextech Share.Exchange ratio of approximately 0.5141388221 Nextech Shares for each one (1) ARway Share (the "Exchange Ratio").
Pursuant to the Definitive Agreement, the Transaction will proceed by way of a three-cornered amalgamation, whereby ARway will amalgamate with a wholly owned subsidiary of Nextech and shareholders of ARway will receive Nextech Shares on a pro rata basis, calculated based on their existing holdings of ARway Shares and the Exchange Ratio.
All Nextech Shares acquired by Nextech as an existing shareholder of ARway pursuant to the Transaction will be cancelled immediately following completion of the Transaction.
There are not expected to be any changes to the management of either Nextech or ARway as a result of the Transaction. The ARway Shares will be delisted from the Canadian Securities Exchange upon completion of the Transaction.
Completion of the Transaction remains subject to:
Approval by ARway shareholders;
Approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange; and
Satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
A notice of meeting and management information circular containing full details of the Transaction will be filed on SEDAR+ in due course.
There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed, or at all.
Further details regarding the proposed Transaction will be included in a disclosure document to be prepared and filed in connection with the Transaction. Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in such disclosure document, any information released or received with respect to these matters may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon.
About Nextech3D.ai
Nextech3D.ai is an AI-first technology company focused on transforming engagement through artificial intelligence, event technology, spatial computing, augmented reality, and immersive digital experiences.
Through its portfolio of enterprise software, AI solutions, and event technology platforms, Nextech helps organizations create more engaging and productive experiences for customers, employees, and event participants.
For more information:
For Further Information:
Nextech3D.ai and ARway Corporation
Evan Gappelberg
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Tel: 866-ARITIZE (274-8493)
Forward-Looking Statements
The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Certain information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the anticipated completion of the acquisition of the remaining outstanding shares of ARway, the expected timing of closing, anticipated strategic and operational benefits, future revenue opportunities, and growth initiatives.
Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," or variations of such words and phrases. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.
There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed, or at all, or that the anticipated benefits of the Transaction will be realized.
Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Neither Nextech nor ARway undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws.
SOURCE: NexTech3D.AI Corp
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