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Dalrada Technology Group (DFCO) clarifies $25M secured financing exposure

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Dalrada Technology Group, through its subsidiary Genefic Inc., amended a prior report to clarify that new financing agreements create up to $25,000,000 in aggregate commitments, not $20,000,000 as first disclosed. The package combines up to $20,000,000 of standby letters of credit and related guarantees with a linked $5,000,000 revolving accounts receivable facility supporting Genefic’s healthcare operations.

The facilities run from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2030 and are secured by first-priority liens on substantially all assets of Genefic and the parent company, plus a pledge of 100% of equity in all subsidiaries. Chairman and CEO Brian Bonar has provided an unlimited personal guaranty that is joint and several with the company’s obligations, and the board highlights resulting conflicts of interest between his personal exposure and his duties to shareholders. Upfront consideration includes $140,000 in cash, a $165,000 promissory note, and a pre-funded warrant valued at $225,000.

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  • Extensive collateral and guarantees increase downside risk: First-priority security interests in substantially all assets of both Genefic and the parent company, plus a pledge of 100% of subsidiary equity and an unlimited personal guaranty from the CEO, concentrate risk if Genefic experiences financial distress.

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Dalrada adds $25M committed financing but heavily encumbers assets and leadership.

The amendment clarifies that Genefic’s financing capacity totals $25,000,000, split between a $20,000,000 standby letter of credit facility and a related $5,000,000 receivables-based revolving arrangement. These instruments support Genefic’s healthcare operations by backing obligations to third-party beneficiaries.

The structure is highly secured: the secured party holds first-priority liens on substantially all assets of Genefic and the parent, plus a pledge of 100% of equity interests in all subsidiaries. This upstream guarantee effectively subordinates the group’s assets to Genefic’s obligations, which can constrain flexibility if other creditors require collateral.

Chairman and CEO Brian Bonar has provided an unlimited personal guaranty that is joint and several with company obligations, and the board explicitly notes multiple potential conflicts of interest arising from his personal exposure. Upfront costs include $140,000 in cash, a $165,000 note, and a pre-funded warrant valued at $225,000, adding to the overall financing burden.

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

 

FORM 8-K/A

 

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

 

January 21, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

Dalrada Technology Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

wyoming 000-12641 38-3713274
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation) Number)  
     
600 La Terraza Blvd., Escondido, California 92025
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(858) 283-1253

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

 

N/A

(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:

 

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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).

 

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Explanatory Note This Amendment No. 1 on Form 8-K/A (this “Amendment”) amends the Current Report on Form 8-K originally filed by Dalrada Technology Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on January 27, 2026 (the “Original Report”). The sole purpose of this Amendment is to correct disclosure in Item 2.03 of the Original Report, where the aggregate amount of the direct financial obligations created by the agreements was stated as $20,000,000. The correct aggregate commitment amount across the two related agreements is $25,000,000, consisting of up to $20,000,000 under the Master Performance Standby Letter of Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “SBLC Agreement”) and up to an additional $5,000,000 under the related Credit, Security, and Account Purchase Agreement (the “ARL Agreement”).

 

No other changes have been made to the Original Report. This Amendment does not reflect events occurring after the filing of the Original Report or modify any other disclosures therein. All other information in the Original Report remains unchanged and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On January 21, 2026, Genefic Inc. ("Genefic"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dalrada Technology Group, Inc. (the "Company"), entered into a Master Performance Standby Letter of Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated December 31, 2025 (the "SBLC Agreement") with IBS Equity Fund III, LLC, a division of IBS Investment Bank (the "Secured Party"). The SBLC Agreement provides for the issuance of various guarantees, including standby letters of credit, equity commitment letters, and other financial instruments, up to an aggregate commitment amount of $20,000,000.

 

The SBLC Agreement supports a related Credit, Security, and Account Purchase Agreement (the "ARL Agreement") dated the same day, under which the Secured Party (or its affiliate, IBS Private Credit Fund IV, LLC) may extend revolving credit through the purchase of accounts receivable on behalf of Genefic for the benefit of third-party beneficiaries in connection with Genefic's business operations, up to $5,000,000. Key terms of the agreements include:

 

·Availability Period: Commencing on December 31, 2025, and continuing until December 31, 2030, or earlier upon completion of specified payments or termination.
·Guarantees: Under the SBLC Agreement, may include non-bank general guarantees, equity commitment letters, documentary letters of credit (governed by UCP 600 and UCC Article 5), and performance standby letters of credit (governed by ISP98), including a $5,000,000 standby letter of credit issued to back the obligations under the ARL Agreement.
·Security and Collateral: Secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all assets of Genefic, including real estate, inventory, equipment, receivables, and cash. Genefic must maintain a minimum required collateral value equal to 25% of the outstanding amount of all guarantees. Upon an event of default, the Secured Party may apply collateral to outstanding obligations.
·Personal Guaranty: Brian Bonar, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, serves as guarantor under either agreement.
·Fees and Expenses: Genefic is obligated to pay various fees, transaction expenses, and other costs including, but not limited to, $140,000 in cash at closing, a promissory note in the amount of $165,000 paid monthly in the amount of $7,652 over a 24 month period and a pre-funded warrant valued at $225,000 with mutual, unilateral repurchase rights granting Secured Party the right to purchase 5% of the fully diluted membership units of Genefic each due at closing.
·Interest: Upon an event of default, unpaid obligations accrue interest at a default rate.
·Covenants: Genefic must comply with affirmative covenants (e.g., financial reporting, compliance with laws) and negative covenants (e.g., restrictions on additional indebtedness, liens, or asset dispositions). Financial covenants include maintaining EBITDA to interest ratios and other metrics.
·Events of Defaults include non-payment, failure to maintain minimum collateral value, breach of covenants, insolvency, or cross-defaults with other obligations. Upon default, the Secured Party may accelerate obligations, demand reimbursement, or liquidate collateral.

 

Brian Bonar, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has executed an unlimited personal guaranty in favor of the Secured Party guaranteeing the full and timely payment and performance of all of Genefic's obligations under the agreements. The personal guaranty is joint and several with the obligations of Genefic and the Company, meaning the Secured Party may seek recovery from Mr. Bonar personally without first exhausting remedies against Genefic or the Company's pledged collateral. The Board of Directors recognized that Mr. Bonar's personal guaranty creates potential conflicts of interest, including but not limited to: (i) Mr. Bonar's personal financial exposure under the guaranty may influence his judgment regarding Genefic's business decisions, risk tolerance, and whether to seek alternative financing arrangements or pursue strategic alternatives that could avoid triggering the guaranty; (ii) in the event of financial distress at Genefic, Mr. Bonar's personal liability may create conflicts between his fiduciary duties to the Company and its shareholders versus his personal financial interests in avoiding or minimizing draws on his personal guaranty; (iii) Mr. Bonar may face conflicting incentives regarding whether the Company should contribute additional capital to Genefic, liquidate collateral, or pursue other remedies that could impact his personal liability and (iv) Mr. Bonar may seek, and the Board may consider, additional compensation, indemnification, or reimbursement arrangements related to his personal guaranty obligations, creating potential related party transactions.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the agreements, the Company is also a party to the agreements and has granted the Secured Party a first-priority security interest in substantially all of its assets. Additionally, the Company has pledged 100% of its equity interests in all of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to the Secured Party as collateral to secure Genefic's obligations under the Agreement. The security interest and pledge encompass assets and equity interests across all of the Company's business segments. This arrangement effectively subordinates the Company's assets to the obligations of its subsidiary, Genefic, and grants the Secured Party rights to liquidate parent company assets in the event of default by Genefic. The Company's Board of Directors approved this upstream guarantee and pledge of parent company assets after determining that the financing arrangement would benefit the consolidated enterprise by enabling Genefic to obtain financial guarantees necessary for its healthcare operations. The Company did not receive separate consideration for providing this guarantee and collateral beyond the benefits to Genefic.

 

 

 

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The agreements are material to the Company as they provide Genefic with access to financial guarantees and revolving credit to support its operations in healthcare services, including specialty pharmacy and related activities. The full text of the SBLC Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The full text of the ARL Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the agreements.

 

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 of the Original Report (incorporated herein by reference) is incorporated herein by reference. As described in Item 1.01, on January 21, 2026, Genefic entered into (i) the SBLC Agreement with the Secured Party, which provides for the issuance of various guarantees and financial instruments up to an aggregate commitment amount of $20,000,000, and (ii) the related ARL Agreement dated the same day, under which IBS Private Credit Fund IV, LLC (or its affiliate) may extend revolving credit through the purchase of accounts receivable up to $5,000,000.

 

The agreements create direct financial obligations for Genefic (and related obligations for the Company pursuant to its guarantees, pledges, and security interests as described in Item 1.01), in the form of reimbursement obligations for any draws on issued guarantees or standby letters of credit under the SBLC Agreement, advances or purchases under the revolving facility/account purchase arrangements under the ARL Agreement, plus associated fees, interest, expenses, and other amounts payable thereunder. The aggregate amount of such obligations is up to $25,000,000 ($20,000,000 under the SBLC Agreement and $5,000,000 under the ARL Agreement).

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No. Description
10.1

Master Performance Standby Letter of Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated December 31, 2025, by and among Genefic Inc., its affiliates and subsidiaries, and IBS Equity Fund III, LLC. (1)

10.2 Master Credit, Security, and Account Purchase Agreement, dated December 31, 2025, by and among Genefic Inc., its affiliates and subsidiaries, and IBS Private Credit Fund IV, LLC. (1)
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(1)     Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 27, 2026

 

 

 

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.

 

Dalrada Technology Group, Inc.

 
   
By: /s/ Brian Bonar  

Name: Brian Bonar

Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

Date: January 28, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

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FAQ

What financing did Dalrada Technology Group (DFCO) secure through Genefic?

Dalrada’s subsidiary Genefic obtained up to $20,000,000 in standby letters of credit and related guarantees and a linked $5,000,000 receivables-based revolving facility. These agreements support Genefic’s healthcare operations, including specialty pharmacy and related services, over an availability period through December 31, 2030.

Why did Dalrada file this amended 8-K/A for DFCO?

The amendment corrects a prior disclosure that stated $20,000,000 in aggregate obligations. The company clarifies the true aggregate commitment is $25,000,000, reflecting $20,000,000 under the SBLC Agreement plus $5,000,000 under the related ARL Agreement, with no other changes to the original report.

What collateral secures Dalrada Technology Group’s new Genefic financing?

The secured party holds a first-priority security interest in substantially all assets of Genefic and the parent company, plus a pledge of 100% of equity interests in all direct and indirect subsidiaries. This structure effectively subordinates the group’s assets to Genefic’s obligations under the agreements.

What personal guaranty did Dalrada’s CEO provide in this DFCO transaction?

Chairman and CEO Brian Bonar executed an unlimited personal guaranty covering Genefic’s obligations. The guaranty is joint and several with Genefic and the company, allowing the secured party to seek recovery directly from him without first exhausting collateral or other corporate remedies.

How did Dalrada’s board address conflicts of interest from the CEO’s guaranty?

The board acknowledged that Brian Bonar’s personal financial exposure could influence decisions on Genefic’s risk-taking, financing choices, and capital support. It also noted potential conflicts regarding capital contributions, collateral liquidation, and any future compensation or indemnification related to his guaranty obligations.

What upfront fees and consideration are associated with Dalrada’s Genefic financing?

Genefic must pay $140,000 in cash at closing, issue a $165,000 promissory note with $7,652 monthly payments over 24 months, and grant a pre-funded warrant valued at $225,000. The warrant includes mutual repurchase rights tied to 5% of fully diluted Genefic membership units.
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