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$0.2M stopgap funding underscores MSP Recovery (MSPR) liquidity strain

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MSP Recovery, Inc. obtained two small, one-time funding arrangements totaling $0.2 million on April 16, 2026, highlighting near-term liquidity pressure. Through its Hazel Partners working capital credit facility, Hazel agreed in its sole discretion to provide a $0.1 million advance primarily for operating expenses, funded under the discretionary Operational Collection Floor.

The company also entered a letter agreement with VRM MSP Recovery Partners, LLC, which provided a one-time advance of recovery proceeds of $0.1 million to support accounts payable, to be reimbursed from any future financing, including potential debtor-in-possession financing if the company operates under Chapter 11 protection. MSP Recovery emphasizes that these advances do not create ongoing access to liquidity, and it has no rights or reasonable basis to expect further funding from Hazel or VRM.

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Two small, one-time advances underline severe liquidity stress.

MSP Recovery secured a discretionary $0.1 million advance from Hazel and a separate $0.1 million advance from VRM. Both are explicitly described as one-time accommodations, primarily to cover operating expenses and accounts payable.

The company states the Hazel facility provides no committed liquidity, no borrowing base, and no obligation for further funding, and it has “no reasonable basis to expect” additional advances. The VRM advance must be reimbursed from any future financing, including debtor-in-possession financing if operations move under Chapter 11 protection.

These disclosures point to significant short-term funding pressure and a reliance on ad hoc support. The explicit reference to potential Chapter 11 and debtor-in-possession financing signals elevated restructuring risk, with future outcomes dependent on the company’s ability to secure broader, more sustainable financing.

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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Hazel one-time advance $0.1 million Advance under Operational Collection Floor for operating expenses on April 16, 2026
Prior Operational Collection Floor advances $6.0 million Aggregate advances disclosed as of Q3-2025 Form 10-Q
VRM one-time advance $0.1 million Advance of recovery proceeds to support accounts payable on April 16, 2026
Warrant exercise price (MSPRW) $50,312.50 per share Each lot of 4,375 warrants exercisable for one Class A share
Warrant exercise price (MSPRZ) $0.4375 per share Each lot of 4,375 warrants exercisable for one Class A share
working capital credit facility financial
"the Company is party to a working capital credit facility with Hazel"
Operational Collection Floor financial
"a discretionary funding mechanism referred to as the Operational Collection Floor"
debtor-in-possession financing financial
"including financing from YA II PN, Ltd. or any debtor-in-possession financing in the event the Company operates under Chapter 11 protection"
Financing provided to a company while it reorganizes under bankruptcy protection that lets it keep operating, pay employees and suppliers, and pursue a restructuring plan. Think of it as a court-approved bridge loan or lifeline that typically gets paid back before older debts, so it can change who gets paid and how much investors or creditors ultimately recover; that makes it a key factor in assessing risk and potential returns.
Material Definitive Agreement regulatory
"Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement"
A material definitive agreement is a legally binding contract that creates major, long‑term obligations or rights for a company, such as loans, asset sales, mergers, or supplier deals. Think of it like a mortgage or lease for a business: it can change future cash flow, risk and control, so investors watch these agreements closely because they can materially affect a company’s value, financial health and stock price.
event of default financial
"including the absence of any event of default or default at the time of funding"
An event of default is a specific breach of a loan or bond agreement—such as missed payments or breaking agreed rules—that gives lenders the legal right to act, for example by demanding immediate repayment, seizing collateral, or accelerating other obligations. For investors, it’s a red flag because it can sharply reduce a company’s ability to operate or raise money, like a car lender repossessing a vehicle after missed payments, and often leads to falling share or bond prices.
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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 16, 2026

 

MSP Recovery, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

001-39445

(Commission
File Number)

84-4117825

(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 Funding

On April 16, 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 “Hazel Letter Agreement”) to provide $0.1 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 Agreement, Hazel has agreed, in its sole discretion, to make a one-time advance of $0.1 million to increase the Operational Collection Floor beyond the previously disclosed level. The advance was funded on April 16, 2026, subject to the conditions set forth in the Hazel Letter Agreement and the underlying credit agreement, including the absence of any event of default or default at the time of funding.

The $0.1 million advance is a standalone accommodation and does not reinstate, replenish, or otherwise reopen availability under the Working Capital Credit Facility or the Operational Collection Floor. Other than this specific advance, 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 Agreement does not modify the discretionary nature of the facility, does not create any commitment for future funding, and does not provide the Company with access to ongoing or recurring liquidity.

The Company cautions that the receipt of the $0.1 million advance 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 Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Hazel Letter Agreement, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

VRM MSP Recovery Partners, LLC Advance

On April 16, 2026, the Company entered into a letter agreement (the “Advance Letter”) with VRM MSP Recovery Partners, LLC (“VRM”), pursuant to which VRM agreed to make available a one-time advance of recovery proceeds of $0.1 million to be used primarily to support the Company’s accounts payables.

The Advance Letter provides that the Company will reimburse VRM for the full amount of the Advance, together with certain amounts previously permitted to be used by MSP Recovery from recovery proceeds otherwise distributable to VRM (the “Prior Consents”), promptly upon the closing of any loan or other financing transaction by the Company or its affiliates (other than proceeds from certain short-term financing from Hazel Partners Holdings, LLC), including financing from YA II PN, Ltd. or any debtor-in-possession financing in the event the Company operates under Chapter 11 protection. The Advance Letter further contemplates that any such financing counterparty would permit the use of financing proceeds for the reimbursement described above.

The Advance is described in the Advance Letter as a one-time advance and does not imply any obligation of VRM to provide any further advances, and VRM reserved all rights under the applicable limited liability company agreement and related documents.

The foregoing description of the Advance Letter does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Advance Letter, which is filed as an exhibit 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

 

Virage Letter Agreement dated April 16, 2026

10.2

 

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)

10.3

 

Hazel Letter Agreement dated April 16, 2026

104

Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 


 

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: April 20, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ John H. Ruiz

 

 

Name:

John H. Ruiz

 

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

 

 


FAQ

What new funding did MSPR obtain in this 8-K filing?

MSP Recovery obtained two one-time advances totaling $0.2 million: $0.1 million from Hazel under its working capital facility for operating expenses and $0.1 million from VRM using recovery proceeds to support accounts payable, offering only limited short-term liquidity.

Does MSPR now have committed liquidity from Hazel Partners Holdings LLC?

No. The working capital credit facility with Hazel remains fully discretionary, with no commitment, borrowing base, or obligation to fund. The $0.1 million advance is described as a standalone accommodation that does not reinstate or reopen ongoing availability under the facility.

How will MSP Recovery reimburse VRM MSP Recovery Partners, LLC?

MSP Recovery agreed to reimburse VRM for the $0.1 million advance and certain prior consents promptly upon closing any loan or other financing. This includes financing from YA II PN, Ltd. or any debtor-in-possession financing if the company operates under Chapter 11 protection.

Do these advances imply VRM or Hazel will provide more funding to MSPR?

No. Both the Hazel Letter Agreement and the Advance Letter describe the $0.1 million advances as one-time accommodations. The company states it has no rights to further funding and no reasonable basis to expect additional advances from Hazel, and VRM expressly reserves all rights without ongoing obligations.

What does the reference to Chapter 11 mean for MSP Recovery (MSPR)?

The VRM agreement states reimbursement could come from debtor-in-possession financing if MSP Recovery operates under Chapter 11 protection. This wording indicates the company is contemplating a potential Chapter 11 scenario, underscoring elevated financial and restructuring risk for the business.

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