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MSP Recovery gets small stopgap funding, no commitment

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MSP Recovery, Inc. (MSPR) reports entering several small, one‑time funding arrangements to cover operating expenses, while emphasizing that its main working capital facility remains fully discretionary and provides no committed liquidity.

Through subsidiaries, the company agreed with Hazel Partners Holdings LLC on an August 17, 2026 letter for a $0.03 million advance and an August 26, 2026 letter for an additional $0.03 million advance under the existing working capital credit facility’s Operational Collection Floor. Hazel funded these advances on August 18 and August 28, 2026, and the company notes aggregate prior advances under this mechanism had reached approximately $6.0 million as of its Q3‑2025 report. The company states these new advances are standalone accommodations, do not reopen availability under the facility, and do not create any ongoing funding commitment or borrowing base.

Separately, MSP Recovery entered a Third and Fourth Addendum with VRM MSP Recovery Partners, LLC, each providing a one‑time advance of recovery proceeds of $0.03 million, funded on August 14 and August 28, 2026, to be used only for operational expenses. The company cautions that neither Hazel nor VRM has any obligation to provide further advances and that these transactions should not be viewed as evidence of future funding or sufficient liquidity to meet operating or debt service obligations beyond the specific amounts funded.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • No committed liquidity under working capital facility: advances under the Operational Collection Floor are solely at Hazel’s discretion, with no borrowing base or minimum availability, and the company states it has no rights to, and no reasonable basis to expect, any further advances.
  • Only very small one-time funding amounts: Hazel and VRM each provided one‑time advances of $0.03 million under separate letters, which the company clarifies do not create ongoing or recurring liquidity and may not be sufficient to meet future operating or debt service obligations.

Filing Explained

The funded one-time advances disclosed in the filing do not restore ongoing availability under Hazel’s facility, and the latest supplied snapshot as of September 30, 2025 showed cash of $1.821 million and operating cash outflow of $3.405 million. On that historical basis, the cash balance equals 49.2 days of the last reported quarterly operating cash use.

Sources and calculations
  • Available liquidity against the last reported quarterly operating outflow, in days at that rate $1,821,000 / ($3,405,000 / 92) = 49.2 days
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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Hazel advance (August 17, 2026 Letter Agreement) $0.03 million One-time advance under the Operational Collection Floor to be used primarily for operating expenses
Hazel advance (August 26, 2026 Letter Agreement) $0.03 million Second one-time advance under the Operational Collection Floor for operating expenses
Aggregate prior Operational Collection Floor advances $6.0 million Approximate total advances disclosed as of the Q3-2025 Form 10-Q
VRM Third Addendum advance $0.03 million One-time advance of recovery proceeds funded on August 14, 2026, for operational expenses
VRM Fourth Addendum advance $0.03 million One-time advance of recovery proceeds funded on August 28, 2026, for operational expenses
Class A common stock par value $0.0001 per share Par value of MSP Recovery’s Class A common stock
Warrant lot size 4,375 warrants per lot Each lot of 4,375 warrants exercisable for one share of Class A common stock
Warrant exercise prices $50,312.50 and $0.4375 per share Exercise prices for two classes of redeemable warrants listed for MSPR
Operational Collection Floor financial
"which includes a discretionary funding mechanism referred to as the Operational Collection Floor"
working capital credit facility financial
"the Company is party to a working capital credit facility with Hazel"
off-balance sheet arrangement financial
"Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement"
An off-balance sheet arrangement is a financial commitment or asset that a company keeps out of its main financial statements so it does not show up as a direct asset or liability. Think of it like renting equipment or using a separate storage locker instead of putting the item in your home: the economic effects exist, but they aren’t listed on the company’s primary balance sheet. Investors care because these arrangements can hide risks, obligations or sources of cash flow that affect a company’s true financial strength and future performance.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ... Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Redeemable warrants financial
"Redeemable warrants, each lot of 4,375 warrants exercisable for one share"
A redeemable warrant is a tradable right that lets its holder buy a company’s shares at a fixed price before a set date, but the issuer has the contract power to cancel (redeem) the warrant early under agreed terms. For investors this matters because early redemption can force decision-making, change the timing of when new shares might be created, and affect potential gains or dilution—much like a store coupon that the issuer can cancel by paying you off instead of letting you use it.

FAQ

What new funding did MSPR obtain from Hazel Partners Holdings LLC?

MSP Recovery obtained two one‑time advances from Hazel Partners Holdings LLC: an August 17, 2026 letter for $0.03 million and an August 26, 2026 letter for $0.03 million, funded on August 18 and August 28, 2026, primarily for operating expenses.

How does the Hazel working capital credit facility affect MSPR’s liquidity?

The working capital credit facility with Hazel includes a discretionary Operational Collection Floor. Advances are solely at Hazel’s discretion, with no commitment, no borrowing base, and no obligation to fund. MSPR states it has no rights to, or reasonable basis to expect, further advances.

What prior advances under the Operational Collection Floor has MSPR disclosed?

In its Q3‑2025 report, MSP Recovery disclosed that aggregate advances under the Operational Collection Floor had reached approximately $6.0 million, and that no remaining funding capacity was available under the facility at that time.

What funding did VRM MSP Recovery Partners, LLC provide to MSPR?

VRM MSP Recovery Partners, LLC agreed to two one‑time advances of recovery proceeds: a Third Addendum dated August 14, 2026 for $0.03 million and a Fourth Addendum dated August 27, 2026 for $0.03 million, both to be used only for operational expenses.

Does MSPR have any assurance of future funding from Hazel or VRM?

No. MSP Recovery states the Hazel advances are standalone accommodations that do not reinstate or reopen availability, and that it has no reasonable basis to expect further advances. The VRM advances are also described as one‑time, with no implied obligation for future funding.

What securities of MSPR are listed with associated warrant terms?

MSP Recovery lists Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and two redeemable warrant classes: each lot of 4,375 warrants exercisable for one share at an exercise price of $50,312.50 per share, and each lot of 4,375 warrants exercisable at $0.4375 per share.

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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): August 14, 2026

 

 

 

MSP Recovery, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-39445   84-4117825

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

  

3525 NW 7th Street
Miami, Florida
 33125
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(305) 614-2222

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

(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

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

 

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

 

Title of each class  

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share   MSPR   OTC Market Group, Inc.
         
Redeemable warrants, each lot of 4,375 warrants exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $50,312.50 per share   MSPRW   OTC Market Group, Inc.
         
Redeemable warrants, each lot of 4,375 warrants exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0.4375 per share   MSPRZ   OTC Market Group, Inc.

 

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

 

Hazel Partners Holdings, LLC Fundings

 

On August 17, 2026, MSP Recovery, Inc. (the “Company”), through its subsidiaries, entered into a letter agreement with Hazel Partners Holdings LLC (“Hazel”), in its capacity as administrative agent and lender under the Company’s existing working capital credit facility (the “August 17, 2026 Letter Agreement”) to provide $0.03 million to be used primarily for operating expenses.

 

On August 26, 2026, the Company, through its subsidiaries, entered into a letter agreement with Hazel, in its capacity as administrative agent and lender under the Company’s existing working capital credit facility (the “August 26, 2026 Letter Agreement,” and collectively with the August 17, 2026 Letter Agreement, the “Hazel Letter Agreements”) to provide $0.03 million to be used primarily for operating expenses.

 

As previously disclosed in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (the “Q3-2025 Form 10-Q”), the Company is party to a working capital credit facility with Hazel (the “Working Capital Credit Facility”), which includes a discretionary funding mechanism referred to as the Operational Collection Floor. Advances under the Operational Collection Floor are made solely at Hazel’s discretion, are not subject to any commitment or minimum availability, and are conditioned on the satisfaction or waiver of applicable conditions under the governing credit documentation. The Working Capital Credit Facility does not provide the Company with committed liquidity, does not establish a borrowing base, and does not obligate Hazel to fund any amounts.

 

As of the filing of the Q3-2025 Form 10-Q, the Company disclosed that aggregate advances under the Operational Collection Floor had reached approximately $6.0 million, and that no remaining funding capacity was available under the facility at that time.

 

Pursuant to the Hazel Letter Agreements, Hazel has agreed, in its sole discretion, to make two one-time advances of $0.03 million and $0.03 million (the “Advances”), respectively, to increase the Operational Collection Floor beyond the previously disclosed level. The advances were funded on August 18, 2026 and August 28, 2026, respectively, subject to the conditions set forth in the Hazel Letter Agreements and the underlying credit agreement, including the absence of any event of default or default at the time of funding.

 

The Advances are standalone accommodations, and do not reinstate, replenish, or otherwise reopen availability under the Working Capital Credit Facility or the Operational Collection Floor. Other than these specific advances, no additional funding is currently available to the Company under the Working Capital Credit Facility, and the Company has no rights to, and no reasonable basis to expect, any further advances thereunder. The Hazel Letter Agreements do not modify the discretionary nature of the facility, do not create any commitment for future funding, and do not provide the Company with access to ongoing or recurring liquidity.

 

The Company cautions that the receipt of the Advances should not be viewed as indicative of Hazel’s willingness to provide future funding, the availability of additional liquidity, or the Company’s ability to meet its operating or debt service obligations beyond the funding of this specific amount.

 

The foregoing description of the Hazel Letter Agreements does not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Hazel Letter Agreements, copies of which are filed as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

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VRM MSP Recovery Partners, LLC Advances

 

On August 14, 2026, the Company entered into a letter agreement (the “Third Addendum”) with VRM MSP Recovery Partners, LLC (“VRM”), pursuant to which VRM agreed to make available a one-time advance of recovery proceeds of $0.03 million. The Third Addendum serves as an addendum to the letter agreement dated July 8, 2026, and all terms contained therein remain in full force and effect unless otherwise specifically stated in the Third Addendum.

 

On August 27, 2026, the Company entered into a letter agreement (the “Fourth Addendum,” and with the Third Addendum, the “VRM Addenda”) with VRM, pursuant to which VRM agreed to make available a one-time advance of recovery proceeds of $0.03 million. The Fourth Addendum serves as an addendum to the letter agreement dated July 8, 2026, and all terms contained therein remain in full force and effect unless otherwise specifically stated in the Fourth Addendum.

 

The Third Addendum was funded on August 14, 2026 and the Fourth Addendum was funded August 28, 2026. The advances described in the VRM Addenda are one-time advances to be used only for operational expenses, and do not imply any obligation of VRM to provide any further advances. VRM reserved all rights under the applicable limited liability company agreement and related documents.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the VRM Addenda do not purport to be complete, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the VRM Addenda, which are filed as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

 

To the extent required by Item 2.03 of Form 8-K, the information contained in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

  Description
10.1   Hazel Letter Agreement dated August 17, 2026
10.2   Hazel Letter Agreement dated August 26, 2026
10.3   Amendment No. 3 to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated October 2, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed on October 7, 2024)
10.4   Virage Letter Agreement dated August 14, 2026
10.5   Virage Letter Agreement dated August 27, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  MSP Recovery, Inc.
Dated: August 31, 2026  
  By:

/s/ Thomas Hawkins

  Name: Thomas Hawkins
  Title: Director and Member of the Special Committee

 

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