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Blue Gold (BGL) converts debt, secures $4M loan and note reset

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Blue Gold Limited converted existing debt into equity and arranged new financing. On May 5, 2026, it exchanged $2,042,132 of indebtedness for 2,042,132 Class A ordinary shares and $778,617 for 778,617 shares, using a Section 3(a)(9) exemption with no commissions.

The company also agreed to file resale registration statements for these shares within 60 days. Concurrently, it entered a new drawdown facility of up to $4,000,000 at 10% annual interest, maturing May 5, 2027, with a lender option to convert amounts into Class A shares at $1.00 per share.

Blue Gold issued a dilutive issuance notice to 3i, LP, triggering anti-dilution adjustments on existing senior convertible notes so their conversion price becomes the lower of 93% of the three‑day VWAP (but not below $0.50) or $1.00, as adjusted for corporate actions.

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Blue Gold restructures debt into equity and adds a dilutive convertible facility.

Blue Gold Limited exchanged $2,042,132 and $778,617 of outstanding facilities for equal numbers of Class A shares, eliminating these debts but increasing the equity base. These exchanges were done under Securities Act Section 3(a)(9) without commissions, suggesting a balance-sheet focused transaction.

The new up to $4,000,000 drawdown facility at 10% interest provides short-term funding through May 5, 2027, with the lender able to convert at $1.00 per share. This introduces potential future share issuance and interest costs. The anti-dilution reset on the 3i senior convertible notes, with a floor at $0.50, further increases prospective dilution if conversion occurs.

Overall, the company gains liquidity and removes specific debts, while shareholders face additional dilution pathways from the new facility’s conversion feature and the adjusted note conversion formula. The actual impact will depend on future drawdowns and conversion decisions disclosed in subsequent filings.

Debt exchanged A $2,042,132 for 2,042,132 shares Exchange Agreement A, May 5, 2026
Debt exchanged B $778,617 for 778,617 shares Exchange Agreement B, May 5, 2026
New facility size $4,000,000 drawdown loan New Facility Agreement, May 5, 2026
Weekly drawdown cap $500,000 per week New Facility Agreement availability
Facility interest rate 10% per year Interest on drawn amounts
Facility conversion price $1.00 per share Conversion price for Class A shares
Anti-dilution VWAP factor 93% of three-day VWAP Reset formula for senior convertible notes
Conversion price floor $0.50 per share Minimum conversion price for senior notes
Section 3(a)(9) regulatory
"Each exchange was effected in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933"
Section 3(a)(9) is a provision of U.S. securities law that exempts certain exchanges of an issuer’s own securities with its existing holders from the usual public registration rules, typically when the swap doesn’t involve a public offering or outside buyers. For investors, it matters because such exchanges can change who holds what, affect dilution and liquidity, and may occur with less public disclosure than a registered sale — think of it like swapping old coupons for new ones behind the scenes rather than selling them in a public marketplace.
registration statement on Form F-1 regulatory
"the Company has agreed to file, within sixty (60) days... a registration statement on Form F-1"
A registration statement on Form F-1 is a legal document companies file with regulators to offer their shares to investors in a foreign country or market. It provides essential information about the company's business, finances, and risks, helping investors make informed decisions about whether to buy its stock. This process ensures transparency and protects investors by making company details publicly available before trading begins.
drawdown loan facility financial
"entered into a Facility Agreement... that provides for a drawdown loan facility of up to $4,000,000"
mandatory conversion notice financial
"the Lender has the right... to deliver a mandatory conversion notice requiring the Company to convert"
anti-dilution provisions financial
"will be reduced pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions set forth in Section 7(c) of the senior convertible notes"
Anti-dilution provisions are contract terms that protect an investor’s percentage ownership when a company issues new shares at a lower price than the investor originally paid. They work like an automatic recalculation of split pieces when a pie gets cut into more slices, preserving the investor’s relative stake and reducing unexpected losses of ownership and voting power, which matters because it affects potential control, future returns, and valuation of an investment.
volume weighted average price (VWAP) financial
"93% of the lowest volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares"
Volume weighted average price (VWAP) is the average price a security traded at over a specific period, where each trade is weighted by the number of shares traded so larger trades count more. Think of it like an average price at a market where bulk purchases move the average more than small ones. Investors use VWAP as a performance benchmark and a reference point to judge whether a buy or sell happened at a good price and to guide trading decisions.

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

Commission File Number 001-42717

 

 

 

Blue Gold Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

94 Solaris Avenue
Camana Bay
PO Box 1348
Grand Cayman KY1-1108
Cayman Islands
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT

 

Entry into Exchange Agreements

 

On May 5, 2026, Blue Gold Limited (the “Company”) entered into two exchange agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) with Kaela Ritchie (the “Lender”), pursuant to which the Company exchanged certain outstanding indebtedness owed to the Lender under two facility agreements for newly issued Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”) of the Company. 

 

Pursuant to the first exchange agreement (“Exchange Agreement A”), dated May 5, 2026, the Company exchanged the entirety of its outstanding indebtedness under that certain Facility Agreement, dated January 10, 2026, in the aggregate amount of $2,042,132 (reflecting all principal, plus all accrued and unpaid interest through the date of the Exchange Agreement), for 2,042,132 Class A Ordinary Shares.

 

Pursuant to the second exchange agreement (“Exchange Agreement B”), dated May 5, 2026, the Company exchanged the entirety of its outstanding indebtedness under that certain Facility Agreement dated March 26, 2026, in the aggregate amount of $778,617 (reflecting all principal, plus all accrued and unpaid interest through the date of the Exchange Agreement), for 778,617 Class A Ordinary Shares.

 

Each exchange was effected in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), with no commission or other remuneration paid in connection therewith. Pursuant to each Exchange Agreement, the Company has agreed to file, within sixty (60) days following May 5, 2026, a registration statement on Form F-1 (or another appropriate form) to register for resale the Class A Ordinary Shares issued in the exchanges, and to use commercially reasonable efforts to have such registration statement declared effective as soon as reasonably practicable. 

 

Entry into Facility Agreement

 

On May 5, 2026, concurrently with the execution of the Exchange Agreements, the Company entered into a Facility Agreement (the “New Facility Agreement”) with the Lender that provides for a drawdown loan facility of up to $4,000,000, subject to increase upon mutual agreement of the parties. The facility is available for drawdown by the Company for a period of six months with a maximum aggregate drawdown per week of $500,000. Interest will accrue at 10% per year on the drawn amounts. At any time and from time to time prior to maturity, the Lender has the right, but not the obligation, to deliver a mandatory conversion notice requiring the Company to convert all or any portion of the outstanding balance into Class A Ordinary Shares at a conversion price of $1.00 per share (subject to adjustment for any stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations or other similar transactions that occur with respect to the Class A ordinary shares following May 5, 2026) (the “Conversion Shares”). The Company is obligated to prepare and file a registration statement with the SEC within sixty (60) calendar days following the date of a mandatory conversion notice to register the Conversion Shares, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to have such registration statement declared effective as soon as reasonably practicable. At maturity, the Company shall repay the balance and interest, provided, that, the Company may repay the balance at any time prior to maturity without premium or penalty. The New Facility Agreement matures on May 5, 2027.

  

Dilutive Issuance Notice

 

On May 5, 2026, the Company delivered a notice of dilutive issuance to 3i, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Holder”), pertaining to certain outstanding senior convertible notes issued pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and the Holder, dated August 29, 2025, notifying the Holder that, in connection with the Company’s entry into the Facility Agreement, the conversion price of the senior convertible notes held by the Holder will be reduced pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions set forth in Section 7(c) of the senior convertible notes such that the conversion price applicable to the senior convertible notes will be reduced to mean the lower of (A) 93% of the lowest volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares during the three (3) trading days immediately preceding the date the conversion notice is delivered, but in no event lower than $0.50, and (B) $1.00, in each case as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, recapitalizations and similar events.

 

The foregoing description of Exchange Agreement A, Exchange Agreement B and the New Facility Agreement are not intended to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to such agreements, copies of which are attached as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3, respectively, to this Report on Form 6-K.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1   Exchange Agreement A by and between the Company and Kaela Ritchie, dated May 5, 2026
10.2   Exchange Agreement B by and between the Company and Kaela Ritchie, dated May 5, 2026
10.3   Facility Agreement by and between the Company and Kaela Ritchie, dated May 5, 2026

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Date: May 6, 2026

 

BLUE GOLD LIMITED  
     
By: /s/ Andrew Cavaghan  
  Andrew Cavaghan  
  Chief Executive Officer  

 

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FAQ

What debt did Blue Gold Limited (BGL) convert into shares on May 5, 2026?

Blue Gold converted two facilities into equity: $2,042,132 of indebtedness into 2,042,132 Class A shares and $778,617 into 778,617 Class A shares. Both amounts included principal plus accrued interest as of the exchange date.

What are the key terms of Blue Gold Limited (BGL)’s new $4,000,000 facility?

The new facility allows drawdowns of up to $4,000,000 over six months, with a weekly cap of $500,000. Drawn amounts bear 10% annual interest and mature on May 5, 2027, with repayment permitted anytime before maturity without premium.

How can the new Blue Gold Limited (BGL) facility convert into Class A shares?

The lender may issue a mandatory conversion notice any time before maturity, requiring conversion of some or all outstanding balance into Class A shares at a $1.00 per share conversion price, subject to standard adjustments for stock splits and similar corporate actions.

What registration obligations did Blue Gold Limited (BGL) undertake for new and conversion shares?

Blue Gold agreed to file a Form F-1 registration statement, or similar form, within 60 days of May 5, 2026 to register the exchanged shares for resale, and within 60 days of any mandatory conversion notice to register future conversion shares.

How did Blue Gold Limited (BGL)’s new facility affect existing senior convertible notes?

The company issued a dilutive issuance notice to 3i, LP, adjusting the senior convertible notes’ conversion price. It now equals the lower of 93% of the three-day VWAP of Class A shares (but not below $0.50) or $1.00, as adjusted for corporate events.

Under which exemption were Blue Gold Limited (BGL)’s debt-for-equity exchanges completed?

The exchanges of indebtedness for Class A shares relied on Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933. This exemption allows exchanges of securities by the issuer without registration when no commission or other remuneration is paid for soliciting the exchange.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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