NextTrip details $500,000 short-term Monaco loans

NextTrip, Inc. entered into a short-term financing arrangement with a trust affiliated with a company director.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NextTrip, Inc. entered into a short-term financing arrangement with a trust affiliated with a company director. On May 29, 2026, the company borrowed $200,000 from The Donald P. Monaco Insurance Trust, bringing the series of unsecured Monaco Loans, which began on March 25, 2026, to an aggregate principal balance of $500,000. These loans bear 7.5% simple annual interest and all mature on June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors and the Audit Committee have approved the Monaco Loans, and the obligation is disclosed as a direct financial obligation of the company.

Insights

Capital structure and governance analyst

NextTrip adds $500,000 insider-backed debt on short terms at 7.5%.

NextTrip, Inc. is using short-term unsecured loans from The Donald P. Monaco Insurance Trust, a director-affiliated entity, to access $500,000 in liquidity at 7.5% simple annual interest, maturing on June 30, 2026. This signals a need for near-term cash but avoids immediate equity dilution.

Because the lender is tied to a director, board and Audit Committee approval is important for governance and conflict management. The obligation’s short maturity concentrates refinancing or repayment risk around late Q2 2026, and future disclosures will clarify how the company addresses this upcoming deadline.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 1.01, 2.03

2 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 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.

Key Figures

New May 29 Loan: $200,000 Total Monaco Loans principal: $500,000 Interest rate: 7.5% per annum +1 more

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New May 29 Loan $200,000 Short-term unsecured borrowing from The Donald P. Monaco Insurance Trust on May 29, 2026

Total Monaco Loans principal $500,000 Aggregate principal balance of Monaco Loans as of the report date

Interest rate 7.5% per annum Simple interest rate on Monaco Loans

Loan maturity June 30, 2026 Stated maturity date of all Monaco Loans

Key Terms

Material Definitive Agreement, Emerging growth company, simple interest, Audit Committee

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Material Definitive Agreement regulatory

"Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On May 29, 2026, NextTrip, Inc."

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.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"405 of this chapter) or 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.

simple interest financial

"Interest accrues on the Monaco Loans at a rate of 7.5% simple interest per annum."

Simple interest is a way of calculating interest where payments are based only on the original amount lent or invested, not on interest that accumulates over time. Think of it like getting a fixed tip each period on the initial bill rather than earning interest on the tip itself; it keeps returns predictable and makes it easy for investors and borrowers to compare total interest cost or income over a set term.

Audit Committee financial

"The Monaco Loans have been approved by the both the Company’s Board of Directors and its Audit Committee."

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

FAQ

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What new debt did NextTrip (NTRP) report in this 8-K?

NextTrip reported a new short-term unsecured loan of $200,000 dated May 29, 2026, from The Donald P. Monaco Insurance Trust. This loan is part of a broader series of Monaco Loans providing short-term financing to the company.

What is the total principal outstanding on NextTrip’s Monaco Loans?

The Monaco Loans have a total principal balance of $500,000 as of the report date. These are unsecured, short-term loans from The Donald P. Monaco Insurance Trust, providing liquidity under a single set of terms and a common maturity date.

What interest rate applies to NextTrip’s Monaco Loans disclosed in the 8-K?

The Monaco Loans bear interest at 7.5% simple interest per annum. This fixed rate applies to the full $500,000 principal balance, determining the interest cost for the short period until their stated maturity on June 30, 2026.

When do NextTrip’s Monaco Loans mature?

All Monaco Loans mature on June 30, 2026. This single maturity date means NextTrip must repay or refinance the entire $500,000 principal shortly after the reporting date, concentrating the company’s short-term liquidity obligations.

Who is the lender for NextTrip’s Monaco Loans and what is the relationship?

The lender is The Donald P. Monaco Insurance Trust, whose trustee, Donald P. Monaco, is a director of NextTrip. This related-party nature heightens governance focus, so both the Board of Directors and Audit Committee approved the loans.

Did NextTrip’s board approve the Monaco Loans disclosed in the 8-K?

Yes. The filing states that the Monaco Loans were approved by both NextTrip’s Board of Directors and its Audit Committee. This approval is meant to address oversight and potential conflicts of interest from borrowing from a director-affiliated trust.

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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 4, 2026 (May 29, 2026)

NextTrip, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Nevada		001-38015		27-1865814
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3900 Paseo del Sol
Santa Fe, New Mexico		87507
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (505) 438-2576

(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 (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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☐	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, par value $0.001 per share		NTRP		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 May 29, 2026, NextTrip, Inc. (the “Company”) borrowed on a short- term basis the amount of $200,000 (the “May 29 Loan”) from The Donald P. Monaco Insurance Trust (the “Trust”). Donald P. Monaco, a director of the Company, is the trustee of the Trust. The May 29 Loan was one of a series of short-term unsecured loans made by the Trust (the “Monaco Loans”) commencing March 25,2026 which, as of the date of this Current Report, have a principal balance of $500,000. Interest accrues on the Monaco Loans at a rate of 7.5% simple interest per annum. The maturity date of the Monaco Loans is June 30, 2026. The Monaco Loans have been approved by the both the Company’s Board of Directors and its Audit Committee.

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

The information in Item 1.01 is hereby incorporated herein by reference

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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.

		NEXTTRIP, INC.
Date:	June 4, 2026	By:	/s/ William Kerby
		Name:	William Kerby
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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