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High-yield note and warrant financing for AppTech Payments (APCX) detailed

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AppTech Payments Corp. entered into securities purchase agreements with LendSpark Corporation and Manetto Hill Fund Series I, LLC for high-yield debt financing and equity-linked securities. Each Investor purchased an 18% promissory note with a principal amount of $500,000 at a discounted purchase price of $475,000, reflecting an original issue discount.

The notes mature 14 months from the April 3, 2026 issue date, include cash amortization payments starting on May 4, 2026, and are convertible at the Investors’ option into common stock at $2.00 per share, subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership cap. Upon certain defaults, Investors may accelerate the notes and receive up to 125% of outstanding principal and accrued interest, with alternative conversion pricing.

Each Investor also received a warrant to purchase up to 500,000 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $1.00 per share, with a five‑year term, a 4.99% ownership cap, cashless exercise features and anti‑dilution protections. Infinitus Pay Inc., a wholly‑owned subsidiary, provided a guaranty of the Company’s obligations and granted a security interest in collateral.

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AppTech adds costly, equity-linked debt with tight investor protections.

AppTech Payments entered into private financing where each Investor buys an 18% note with $500,000 principal for $475,000, plus warrants for 500,000 shares at $1.00. The structure combines high interest, original issue discount and equity upside for Investors.

The notes are convertible at $2.00 per share and carry 4.99% beneficial ownership limits, default acceleration to up to 125% of principal and interest, and collateral-backed guarantees from Infinitus Pay Inc. These terms prioritize Investor protection and potential return while increasing AppTech’s fixed obligations and potential dilution.

The warrants’ five‑year term, anti‑dilution protections and cashless exercise provisions extend equity exposure over time. Future filings may clarify how amortization payments starting May 4, 2026 affect liquidity and whether any note conversions or warrant exercises occur.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Note principal per Investor $500,000 principal 18% promissory note issued April 3, 2026
Note purchase price per Investor $475,000 cash Reflects $25,000 original issue discount per note
Interest rate 18% per annum On each promissory note
Maturity 14 months From April 3, 2026 note issue date
Conversion price $2.00 per share Fixed price to convert note into common stock
Warrant exercise price $1.00 per share Initial exercise price for 500,000 warrant shares
Beneficial ownership cap 4.99% Applies to conversions and warrant exercises
Default payout multiple 125% of principal and interest Amount payable upon certain events of default
original issue discount financial
"for a purchase price of $475,000 per Note (reflecting an original issue discount of $25,000 per Note)"
Original issue discount (OID) is the difference between a debt security’s face value and the lower price at which it is first sold, treated as additional interest that accrues over the life of the instrument. For investors it matters because OID raises the effective yield and changes taxable income and the holding’s cost basis over time — think of buying a $100 voucher for $90 and recognizing the $10 gain as earned interest as the voucher approaches maturity.
beneficial ownership limitation financial
"The Note contains a beneficial ownership limitation of 4.99% (which limits the extent to which the Investor may convert)"
A beneficial ownership limitation is a rule that caps the percentage of a company’s shares an investor can be treated as owning or controlling for voting, regulatory or tax purposes. It matters to investors because it can restrict how many shares a person or group can buy or vote, affect takeover chances, and influence share liquidity and value — like a speed limit that prevents any single driver from taking over the whole road.
cashless exercise financial
"The Warrant includes, among other things, (i) a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, (ii) provisions for cashless exercise in certain circumstances"
A cashless exercise is a way for an option holder to convert stock options into actual shares without paying the purchase price in cash; instead they immediately give up a portion of the newly issued shares to cover the cost and any withholding taxes. Investors care because this process increases the number of shares available and can slightly dilute existing holdings, while also signaling how insiders or employees are realizing compensation without needing cash — similar to paying for a purchase by handing over part of what you just bought.
anti-dilution protections financial
"customary anti-dilution protections, including adjustments in the event of dilutive issuances and stock splits or similar events"
Regulation D regulatory
"were offered and sold in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D"
Regulation D is a set of rules that govern how companies can raise money from investors without going through the full process required for public stock offerings. It provides simplified options for private placements, making it easier for companies to seek investments from a smaller group of investors. For investors, it offers opportunities to invest in private companies, often with fewer restrictions, but also with different levels of risk and disclosure.
guaranty financial
"entered into a guaranty agreement (the “Guaranty”) in favor of the Investors, pursuant to which Infinitus guaranteed the Company’s obligations"
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 3, 2026

 

AppTech Payments Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-39158   65-0847995

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

5876 Owens Ave, Suite 100

Carlsbad, California 92008

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (760) 707-5959

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
     
  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
     
  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
     
  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share   APCX  

OTCQB

Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $4.15   APCXW  

OTCQB

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

   

 

 

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On April 3, 2026, AppTech Payments Corp. (the “Company”) entered into securities purchase agreements (the “Purchase Agreements”) with each of LendSpark Corporation (“LendSpark”) and Manetto Hill Fund Series I, LLC (“Manetto,” and together with LendSpark, the “Investors”), pursuant to which each Investor agreed to purchase, and the Company agreed to issue and sell to such Investor, an 18% promissory note in the principal amount of $500,000 (each, a “Note” and collectively, the “Notes”) for a purchase price of $475,000 per Note (reflecting an original issue discount of $25,000 per Note). Each Investor also received a common stock purchase warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (each, a “Warrant” and collectively, the “Warrants,” and together with the Notes, the “Securities”). The Notes and Warrants were issued in a private placement transaction.

 

The Note was issued on April 3, 2026 with a principal amount of $500,000, which includes an original issue discount of $25,000. The purchase price paid by the Investor for the Note was $475,000, subject to certain transaction expense deductions as described below.

 

The Note bears interest at a rate of 18% per annum, and matures 14 months from the issue date (the “Maturity Date”). The Note provides for amortization payments in cash, beginning May 4, 2026, with scheduled payments continuing through the Maturity Date.

 

The Note is convertible, at the Investor’s option and subject to certain limitations, into shares of the Company’s common stock at a fixed conversion price of $2.00 per share, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. The Note contains a beneficial ownership limitation of 4.99% (which limits the extent to which the Investor may convert the Note if such conversion would cause the Investor and its attribution parties to beneficially own more than 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding common stock).

 

The Note contains customary events of default, including, among others, failure to pay amounts when due (subject to cure periods), failure to timely deliver shares upon conversion, breaches of covenants, and certain insolvency events. Upon an event of default, amounts outstanding under the Note may become immediately due and payable and the Investor may be entitled to receive an amount equal to 125% of the outstanding principal and accrued interest (including default interest), as provided in the Note, and may have the right to convert amounts due at alternative pricing terms set forth in the Note.

 

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, the Company also issued the Warrant to the Investor. The Warrant is exercisable for up to 500,000 shares of Common Stock at an initial exercise price of $1.00 per share, subject to adjustment as provided in the Warrant, and expires five years from the issuance date. The Warrant includes, among other things, (i) a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, (ii) provisions for cashless exercise in certain circumstances, and (iii) customary anti-dilution protections, including adjustments in the event of dilutive issuances and stock splits or similar events, in each case as set forth in the Warrant.

 

In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreements, Infinitus Pay Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Infinitus”), entered into a guaranty agreement (the “Guaranty”) in favor of the Investors, pursuant to which Infinitus guaranteed the Company’s obligations under the Notes upon the occurrence of an event of default, and granted the Investors a security interest in certain collateral as set forth in the Guaranty.

 

In connection with the transactions described above, the Company agreed to pay certain fees and expenses, including fees payable to HCC Securities Group, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, as placement agent.

 

The foregoing summaries of the Purchase Agreements, the Notes, the Warrants and the Guaranty do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of such agreements, which are filed as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

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Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation Under an Off-balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

The information set forth under Item 1.01 with respect to the Transaction Documents above of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

 

Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information set forth under Item 1.01 above of this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the transaction documents is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02. The Note and the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Note have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state securities laws, and were offered and sold in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. 

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)   Exhibits

  

The following exhibits are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

 

Number Exhibit Description
4.1 Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant
10.1 Form of Securities Purchase Agreement
10.2 Form of Promissory Note
10.3 Guaranty, dated as of April 3, 2026, made by Infinitus Pay Inc., in favor of LendSpark Corporation and Manetto Hill Fund Series I, LLC
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  APPTECH PAYMENTS CORP.
     
Date: April 10, 2026 By: /s/ Thomas DeRosa
    Thomas DeRosa
    Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FAQ

What financing did AppTech Payments Corp. (APCX) enter on April 3, 2026?

AppTech entered private securities purchase agreements with LendSpark and Manetto Hill Fund Series I, LLC. Each bought an 18% promissory note with $500,000 principal for $475,000 and received a warrant to purchase 500,000 AppTech common shares.

What are the key terms of AppTech Payments’ new 18% promissory notes?

Each note has $500,000 principal, an 18% annual interest rate and a 14‑month maturity from April 3, 2026. Cash amortization payments begin on May 4, 2026, with default provisions allowing Investors to receive up to 125% of outstanding principal and accrued interest.

How can AppTech’s new notes convert into APCX common stock?

The notes are convertible at each Investor’s option into AppTech common stock at a fixed conversion price of $2.00 per share. A 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation prevents any Investor and its attribution parties from exceeding that ownership threshold through conversions.

What are the terms of the warrants issued by AppTech Payments (APCX)?

Each Investor received a warrant exercisable for up to 500,000 shares of AppTech common stock at an initial exercise price of $1.00 per share. The warrants last five years, include a 4.99% ownership cap, permit cashless exercise in some cases and provide anti‑dilution protections.

What guarantees back AppTech Payments’ obligations under the new notes?

Infinitus Pay Inc., AppTech’s wholly owned subsidiary, signed a guaranty in favor of the Investors. It guarantees the Company’s obligations under the notes upon an event of default and grants the Investors a security interest in specified collateral, strengthening Investor protection.

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