Netcapital (NCPL) acquires NetNudge AI platform, issues up to $1.8M in preferred stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Netcapital Inc. entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire substantially all assets related to the NetNudge AI Agent Platform from Codesharp Corporation. As consideration, it agreed to issue 600,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, with up to an additional 600,000 shares if a revenue milestone is reached.
The milestone is based on $3,000,000 of cumulative GAAP revenue from the acquired assets between June 1, 2026 and May 31, 2029. Each preferred share has a stated value of $1.50, giving initial stated consideration of $900,000 and a maximum of $1,800,000. The initial 600,000 preferred shares carry 2.5 votes per share and have senior liquidation and conversion rights relative to common stock, which may affect existing common shareholders’ voting power and priority in a liquidation.
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8-K Event Classification
4 items: 1.01, 3.02, 3.03, 9.01
4 items
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 3.02
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 3.03
Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders
Securities
A change was made that materially affects the rights of existing shareholders (e.g., dividend rights, voting rights).
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Initial preferred shares issued: 600,000 shares
Maximum preferred shares: 1,200,000 shares
Revenue milestone: $3,000,000
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7 metrics
Initial preferred shares issued
600,000 shares
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued at closing as consideration
Maximum preferred shares
1,200,000 shares
Total Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issuable if revenue milestone met
Revenue milestone
$3,000,000
Cumulative GAAP revenue from acquired assets, June 1, 2026–May 31, 2029
Stated value per preferred share
$1.50 per share
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock stated value
Initial stated consideration
$900,000
Stated value of 600,000 preferred shares issued at closing
Maximum stated consideration
$1,800,000
Stated value if full 1,200,000 preferred shares are issued
Voting power per initial preferred share
2.5 votes per share
Voting rights of initial 600,000 Series A Convertible Preferred shares
Key Terms
Asset Purchase Agreement, Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, cumulative GAAP revenue, Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, +2 more
6 terms
Asset Purchase Agreement financial
"entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Codesharp Corporation"
An asset purchase agreement is a legal contract in which a buyer agrees to buy specific assets and contracts of a business rather than buying the company’s stock or ownership. It matters to investors because it determines exactly what is being bought and what liabilities stay behind — like buying the furniture and equipment from a store but not the building or past debts — which affects the deal’s value, taxes and future risk exposure.
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"agreed to issue to the Seller 600,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at closing"
Series A convertible preferred stock is a class of shares sold in an early funding round that gives investors a mix of protection and upside: it pays a priority claim over common shares if the company is sold or closes, but can be converted into ordinary shares to share in future growth. Think of it like a hybrid between a safer stake and a ticket to ownership; it matters to investors because it affects who controls the company, how future gains are split, and how much their investment is protected from downside.
cumulative GAAP revenue financial
"only if the cumulative GAAP revenue of the acquired assets ... equals or exceeds $3,000,000"
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act regulatory
"relied on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act"
A legal exemption that allows a company to sell securities directly to a limited group of buyers without registering the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Think of it like a private sale among known parties rather than a public auction: it can speed fundraising and reduce disclosure requirements, but it also means less public information, lower liquidity and resale restrictions—factors investors should consider when weighing risk and exit options.
liquidation event financial
"Upon a liquidation event, holders of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to receive"
liquidation preferences financial
"Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has voting rights, liquidation preferences, and conversion rights that are senior"
Liquidation preferences are contract terms that determine who gets paid first and how much when a company is sold, merged, or shuts down. Think of them like a special checkout lane that lets certain investors reclaim a set amount—often their original investment or a multiple—before other owners receive any proceeds; this protection changes how much different stakeholders can expect to get from an exit and influences investment value and negotiating power.
FAQ
What transaction did Netcapital Inc. (NCPL) announce involving the NetNudge AI Agent Platform?
Netcapital entered an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire substantially all assets related to the NetNudge AI Agent Platform from Codesharp Corporation. The purchase is paid entirely in Series A Convertible Preferred Stock rather than cash, focusing on AI-driven business automation capabilities.
How much Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will NCPL issue for the NetNudge acquisition?
Netcapital agreed to issue 600,000 Series A Convertible Preferred shares at closing, with up to an additional 600,000 shares if a revenue milestone is achieved. In total, up to 1,200,000 preferred shares may be issued as consideration for the acquired NetNudge assets.
What is the stated dollar value of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued by NCPL?
Each Series A Convertible Preferred share has a stated value of $1.50. This gives an initial stated consideration of $900,000 and a maximum stated value of $1,800,000 if the full 1,200,000 shares are issued upon achieving the specified revenue milestone.
How do the rights of NCPL’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock compare to common stock?
The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has a $1.50 stated value, 2.5 votes per initial share, and a liquidation preference ahead of common stock. It is convertible into common stock at the company’s election on a one-for-one basis, which can influence voting power and priority in a liquidation.
Was NCPL’s issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock registered under the Securities Act?
The preferred stock issuance was not registered under the Securities Act. Netcapital relied on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, which covers transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering, to complete this stock-based consideration.