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Convertible note funds Netcapital (NASDAQ: NCPL) working capital needs

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Netcapital Inc. entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Vanquish Funding Group Inc., issuing a promissory note with a principal amount of $182,120 for a purchase price of $157,000. After reimbursing $7,000 of buyer expenses, the company received net proceeds of $150,000 for general working capital.

The note carries a one-time interest charge of 13% and requires total payments of $205,795 through five installments ending on March 30, 2027, with a five-day grace period for each payment. If an event of default occurs, the note becomes immediately due at 150% of outstanding amounts, rising to 200% after certain additional defaults, and unpaid sums accrue default interest at 22% per year.

Following a default, the buyer may convert all or part of the outstanding amount into common stock at 65% of the lowest trading price over the prior 20 trading days, subject to a minimum conversion price of $1.00 per share during the first six months and a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation. The note was issued in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) without an underwriter or general solicitation.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • High-cost, default-heavy financing: The company raised a modest $150,000 net via a note with original issue discount, a one-time 13% interest charge, default interest at 22%, and 150–200% default repayment, plus a deep-discount conversion feature, which can pressure liquidity and potentially dilute shareholders after defaults.

Insights

Netcapital adds expensive, default-sensitive convertible debt for working capital.

Netcapital raised $157,000 gross (net $150,000) by issuing a promissory note with a principal of $182,120, reflecting an original issue discount and a one-time interest charge of 13%. Scheduled payments total $205,795 through March 30, 2027.

The structure embeds significant downside protections for the buyer. Upon default, amounts become immediately due at 150%, or 200% after specific additional defaults, with default interest at 22% annually. These terms can strain liquidity if the issuer encounters operational or reporting issues.

After a default, the buyer may convert debt into equity at 65% of the lowest trading price over 20 days, with a $1.00 floor for the first six months and a 4.99% ownership cap. This variable-price feature ties dilution to future market levels, making the ultimate equity impact contingent on both trading prices and any default events.

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 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Note principal $182,120 Promissory note issued June 4, 2026
Purchase price $157,000 Cash paid by buyer for note
Net proceeds $150,000 After $7,000 expense reimbursement
Total payments due $205,795 Five scheduled payments through March 30, 2027
One-time interest charge 13% Stated on promissory note
Default interest rate 22% per annum Applies to unpaid amounts after default
Conversion discount 65% of lowest trading price Post-default equity conversion formula
Ownership cap 4.99% Beneficial ownership limitation on conversion
Securities Purchase Agreement financial
"entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 4, 2026"
A securities purchase agreement is a written contract between a buyer and a seller outlining the terms for buying or selling financial assets such as stocks or bonds. It specifies details like the price, quantity, and conditions of the transaction, similar to a shopping list with agreed-upon terms. For investors, it provides clarity and legal protection when transferring ownership of these financial instruments.
original issue discount financial
"for a purchase price of $157,000, reflecting an original issue discount of $25,120"
Original issue discount (OID) is the difference between a debt security’s face value and the lower price at which it is first sold, treated as additional interest that accrues over the life of the instrument. For investors it matters because OID raises the effective yield and changes taxable income and the holding’s cost basis over time — think of buying a $100 voucher for $90 and recognizing the $10 gain as earned interest as the voucher approaches maturity.
beneficial ownership limitation financial
"The Note contains a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation"
A beneficial ownership limitation is a rule that caps the percentage of a company’s shares an investor can be treated as owning or controlling for voting, regulatory or tax purposes. It matters to investors because it can restrict how many shares a person or group can buy or vote, affect takeover chances, and influence share liquidity and value — like a speed limit that prevents any single driver from taking over the whole road.
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 regulatory
"in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933"
accredited investor regulatory
"The Buyer represented that it is an accredited investor"
An accredited investor is an individual or entity that meets certain financial criteria, such as having a high income or significant net worth, allowing them to invest in private or less regulated investment opportunities. This status matters because it grants access to investments that are often riskier or less available to the general public, reflecting a higher level of financial knowledge or resources.
event of default financial
"Upon the occurrence and continuation of an event of default, the Note becomes immediately due"
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): June 5, 2026

 

NETCAPITAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

Utah   001-41443   87-0409951

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1 Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 925-1700

 

 

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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, $0.001 par value per share   NCPL   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants exercisable for one share of Common Stock   NCPLW   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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.

 

On June 5, 2026, Netcapital Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 4, 2026 (the “Purchase Agreement”), with Vanquish Funding Group Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Buyer”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Buyer a promissory note in the principal amount of $182,120 (the “Note”) for a purchase price of $157,000, reflecting an original issue discount of $25,120. The transaction closed and was funded on June 5, 2026. The transaction provided gross proceeds of $157,000 and net proceeds of $150,000 after the Company’s reimbursement of $7,000 of the Buyer’s legal and due diligence expenses. The Company intends to use the proceeds for general working capital purposes.

 

The Note has an issue date of June 4, 2026 and matures on March 30, 2027. The Note states a one-time interest charge of 13% and requires five payments totaling $205,795: $71,250 on November 30, 2026 and four payments of $33,636.25 on December 30, 2026, January 30, 2027, February 28, 2027 and March 30, 2027. The Company has a five-day grace period with respect to each payment. The Note may be prepaid in full and provides discounted prepayment amounts during the first 180 days following issuance.

 

Amounts not paid when due bear default interest at 22% per annum. Upon the occurrence and continuation of an event of default, the Note becomes immediately due and payable at 150% of the outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest, default interest and certain other amounts. If, following another event of default, the Company also defaults on its obligations relating to the issuance or delivery of conversion shares, the default percentage increases to 200%. The Note includes events of default, including payment defaults, covenant breaches, bankruptcy or insolvency events, delisting, failure to comply with Exchange Act reporting obligations, certain financial-statement restatements, transfer-agent-related defaults and cross-defaults with other existing and future indebtedness of the Company to the Buyer and its affiliates.

 

Following an event of default, the Buyer may convert all or part of the outstanding amount into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to 65% of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading days preceding the conversion date; provided that, during the first six months following issuance, the conversion price may not be less than $1.00 per share. The Note contains a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation. Because the conversion price is based on future market prices and the amount subject to conversion may increase upon default, the maximum number of shares that may be issued upon conversion cannot be determined as of the date of this report.

 

The Note generally restricts the Company from selling, leasing or otherwise disposing of a significant portion of its assets outside the ordinary course of business without the Buyer’s consent while the Note remains outstanding, except for the transactions contemplated by the Company’s previously disclosed letter of intent concerning Resmac, Inc.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Purchase Agreement and the Note do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Purchase Agreement and the Note, which are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 4.1, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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 in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Company issued the Note in a private placement in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Buyer represented that it is an accredited investor and that it acquired the Note and the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Note for its own account and not with a present view toward their public sale or distribution. The offering was conducted without general solicitation. No placement agent or underwriter was involved, and no underwriting discounts or commissions were paid in connection with the issuance. The Note and the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Note have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
4.1   Promissory Note, dated June 4, 2026, issued by Netcapital Inc. to Vanquish Funding Group Inc.
10.1   Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 4, 2026, by and between Netcapital Inc. and Vanquish Funding Group Inc.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

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.

 

  Netcapital Inc.
  (Registrant)
   
  By: /s/ Todd Violette
  Name: Todd Violette
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Dated: June 10, 2026

 

 

 

FAQ

What financing transaction did Netcapital Inc. (NCPL) disclose in this 8-K?

Netcapital issued a promissory note with a principal of $182,120 to Vanquish Funding Group Inc. for a purchase price of $157,000. After reimbursing expenses, it received $150,000 net, which it plans to use for general working capital needs.

What are the key payment terms of Netcapital’s new promissory note?

The note includes a one-time interest charge of 13% and requires five payments totaling $205,795. Payments are $71,250 on November 30, 2026 and four installments of $33,636.25 each through March 30, 2027, with a five-day grace period for each payment.

When does Netcapital’s promissory note mature and what happens on default?

The note has an issue date of June 4, 2026 and matures on March 30, 2027. Upon an event of default, it becomes immediately due at 150% of outstanding amounts, or 200% after specific additional defaults, with default interest accruing at 22% per annum.

How can Netcapital’s promissory note be converted into common stock?

Following an event of default, the buyer may convert all or part of the outstanding amount into common stock at 65% of the lowest trading price over the prior 20 trading days, with a minimum conversion price of $1.00 for the first six months and a 4.99% ownership cap.

Under what securities law exemption was Netcapital’s note issued?

The note was issued in a private placement relying on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The buyer represented it is an accredited investor, there was no general solicitation, no underwriter participated, and the securities are restricted from public resale absent registration or an applicable exemption.

What restrictions does the new note place on Netcapital’s business activities?

While the note is outstanding, the company is generally restricted from selling, leasing, or otherwise disposing of a significant portion of its assets outside the ordinary course without the buyer’s consent, except for transactions related to its previously disclosed letter of intent concerning Resmac, Inc.

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