Inspire Veterinary (NASDAQ: IVP) lifts Class A share authorization to 700M

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. reported that it has amended its Articles of Incorporation to significantly increase its authorized Class A common stock. The amendment, effective upon filing on January 9, 2026, raises the authorized Class A common shares from 100,000,000 to 700,000,000, while leaving the authorized Class B common and preferred stock unchanged. The change was approved by the board of directors and stockholders holding the requisite voting power and is documented in a Certificate of Amendment filed with the Nevada Secretary of State.

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• Significant potential dilution capacity: Authorized Class A common stock increased from 100,000,000 to 700,000,000 shares, materially expanding room for future equity issuance that could dilute existing holders.

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Equity Structure & Governance Analyst

Inspire Veterinary massively expands authorized Class A shares, increasing capacity for future equity issuance.

The company has amended its charter to increase authorized Class A common stock from 100,000,000 to 700,000,000 shares. Authorized shares represent the maximum number the company may issue under its charter, so this sevenfold increase materially expands the room for potential future stock issuances, such as capital raises, acquisitions paid in stock, or equity compensation, if the company later decides to use them.

The filing notes that the number of authorized Class B common and preferred shares remains unchanged, so the structural change is focused on Class A common stock. The amendment was approved by the board and stockholders holding the requisite voting power and became effective upon filing with the Nevada Secretary of State on January 9, 2026. Actual impact on existing shareholders will depend on if and when the company issues additional shares under this expanded authorization.

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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): January 9, 2026

INSPIRE VETERINARY PARTNERS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-41792		85-4359258
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)				Identification No.)

780 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 400 Virginia Beach, VA		23452
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (757) 734-5464

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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 $0.0001		IVP		Nasdaq Capital Market

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 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

On January 9, 2026, Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. (the “Company) filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, which became effective upon filing.

The Certificate of Amendment increases the number of authorized shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, from 100,000,000 shares to 700,000,000 shares. The number of authorized shares of Class B common stock and preferred stock was not changed.

The Certificate of Amendment was approved by the Company’s board of directors and stockholders holding the requisite voting power in accordance with applicable law.

The foregoing description of the Certificate of Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Certificate of Amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item. 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
3.1		Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. dated January 9, 2026
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, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 13, 2026	INSPIRE VETERINARY PARTNERS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Kimball Carr
	Name:	Kimball Carr
	Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What corporate action did Inspire Veterinary Partners (IVP) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. disclosed that it filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, which became effective upon filing with the Nevada Secretary of State on January 9, 2026.

How many Class A common shares is Inspire Veterinary Partners (IVP) now authorized to issue?

The amendment increases the authorized Class A common stock from 100,000,000 shares to 700,000,000 shares.

Did Inspire Veterinary Partners change the authorized amounts of Class B common or preferred stock?

No. The filing states that the number of authorized shares of Class B common stock and preferred stock was not changed by the amendment.

Who approved the amendment to Inspire Veterinary Partners’ Articles of Incorporation?

The board of directors and stockholders holding the requisite voting power approved the Certificate of Amendment in accordance with applicable law.

When did the amendment to Inspire Veterinary Partners’ Articles of Incorporation become effective?

The Certificate of Amendment became effective upon filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on January 9, 2026.

Where can investors find the full text of Inspire Veterinary Partners’ Certificate of Amendment?

The full text of the Certificate of Amendment is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference.