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NextTrip (NTRP) sells Series B preferred stock with 12% dividend and warrant

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NextTrip, Inc. entered a securities purchase agreement with an accredited investor for a private Series B preferred financing. The company issued 368,421 Series B Convertible Preferred Shares plus 40,000 additional shares as an issuance fee, along with a five-year warrant to buy 100,000 common shares at $2.755 per share. The preferred stock carries a 12% annual dividend, rising to 18% upon an Event of Default, and is convertible at $2.755 per share subject to beneficial ownership limits. NextTrip must redeem all Series B Preferred Shares at the stated value plus accrued dividends on August 30, 2026, unless the holder extends to December 31, 2026. The obligations are secured by a pledge of 1,365,314 common shares owned by the CEO, and the company plans to use net proceeds for working capital.

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NextTrip raises costly, secured preferred capital with strict redemption terms.

NextTrip issued Series B Convertible Preferred Shares at a stated value of $2.755 per share plus a warrant for 100,000 common shares at $2.755. The security pays a 12% annual dividend, increasing to 18% on default, and ranks ahead of common stock for payments.

The preferred must be redeemed by August 30, 2026 at the stated value plus accrued dividends, with a possible extension to December 31, 2026 at the holder’s option. Events like Nasdaq delisting, bankruptcy, or failure to file SEC reports trigger mandatory redemption at 130% of stated value plus default‑rate dividends.

The obligations are secured by 1,365,314 pledged common shares owned by the CEO, and conversions/exercises are capped at 4.99% of outstanding common stock, potentially rising to 19.99% after 61 days’ notice. Actual dilution and cash outflows will depend on conversion choices, warrant exercises, and whether any default events occur.

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 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Series B Preferred Shares issued 368,421 shares Initial issuance under Purchase Agreement
Additional Series B shares as fee 40,000 shares Issuance fee to Purchaser
Warrant shares 100,000 shares Five-year warrant for common stock
Conversion and exercise price $2.755 per share Series B conversion price and warrant exercise price
Dividend rate 12% per annum Base dividend on Series B Preferred Shares
Default dividend rate 18% per annum Dividend upon Event of Default
Mandatory redemption date August 30, 2026 Obligatory redemption of all Series B shares
Pledged CEO shares 1,365,314 shares Common shares pledged as collateral
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"In connection with the Purchase Agreement, the Company is filing a Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock"
Series B convertible preferred stock is a class of shares sold during a later-stage private financing that combines features of a loan and common stock: it usually pays priority dividends or has a priority claim if the company is sold, and it can be converted into common shares under predefined rules. Investors care because these shares affect ownership stakes and payout order—like having a reserved place in line and a ticket that can turn into regular ownership—so they influence potential returns and dilution for other shareholders.
beneficial ownership limitations financial
"subject to beneficial ownership limitations. Liquidation."
Beneficial ownership limitations are rules or contractual caps that restrict how much of a company’s stock an individual or entity can be treated as owning or controlling for legal, regulatory or corporate-governance purposes. They matter to investors because such limits affect voting power, reporting obligations, takeover risk and the ability to increase a stake — like an elevator weight limit or a lane divider that prevents any one car from taking over the whole road.
Mandatory Default Amount financial
"the Company shall mandatorily redeem all outstanding Series B Preferred Shares at the Mandatory Default Amount"
Event of Default financial
"If there is an Event of Default as defined in the Series B Certificate of Designation"
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.
Change of Control financial
"Events of Default under the Series B Certificate of Designation include, among others: ... (g) a Change of Control"
A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.
DTC eligibility financial
"Events of Default under the Series B Certificate of Designation include, among others: ... (j) loss of DTC eligibility"
DTC eligibility means a security has been accepted for electronic processing and settlement by the Depository Trust Company, the central clearing and custody service that moves shares between brokers. This matters to investors because it makes buying, selling and holding the security faster and cheaper—like switching from mailing paper checks to instant bank transfers—boosting liquidity and reducing the risk of trade delays or extra paperwork.
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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): May 6, 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)
   
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, 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 6, 2026, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with an accredited investor (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued and sold (a) an aggregate of 368,421 restricted shares of newly designated Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001, of the Company (the “Series B Preferred Shares”) plus 40,000 additional Series B Preferred Shares as an issuance fee; and (b) a five-year warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase 100,000 shares of the Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company (“Common Stock”) (the “Series B Offering”) at a purchase price of $2.7550 per share representing the Nasdaq Minimum Price plus $0.125 as of the date of the Purchase Agreement. The Warrant has an exercise price of $2.7550 per share. If a registration statement is not effective at the time of exercise, the holder may exercise the Warrant using a cashless exercise feature. If there is an Event of Default as defined in the Series B Certificate of Designation (as defined below), the Warrant may be exercised without payment of cash.

 

The obligations of the Company under the transaction documents are secured by a pledge of 1,365,314 shares of Common Stock (the “Pledged Shares”) owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, William Kerby, pursuant to a Guarantee and Pledge Agreement (the “Pledge Agreement”). The Pledge Agreement provides a limited recourse guarantee, with recourse solely to the Pleated Shares and not to any other assets of Mr. Kerby.

 

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company has granted the Purchaser a right of participation of up to 20% of any future securities offering by the Company, other than exempt issuances. The Purchaser also has an exchange right to exchange Preferred Shares for offered securities at 100% of stated value. The Company has also agreed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) covering the resale of the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to exercise of the Warrant and conversion of the Series B Preferred Shares within fifteen (15) days (the “Filing Deadline”) of the closing date of the Series B Offering (the “Closing Date”). The Company shall use its best efforts to cause the registration statement to become effective within thirty (30) days after the Closing Date (or sixty (60) days if the SEC reviews the registration statement).

 

Also, in connection with any “at the market” offerings conducted by the Company during the 180-day period following the Closing Date, the Purchaser has the right to require the Company to apply an amount equal to 25% of the net proceeds to redeem the Series B Preferred Shares at the Redemption Price (as defined below).

 

The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, conditions to closing, indemnification rights and obligations of the parties and termination provisions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Series B Offering as working capital for general corporate purposes. Craft Capital Management LLC is acting as the placement agent for the Company in connection with the Series B Offering.

 

See Item 5.03 below for a description of the terms of the Series B Preferred Shares, which is incorporated by reference herein.

 

The Series B Offering includes conversion or exercise limitations which provide that the Company shall not issue or sell any shares of Common Stock pursuant to the conversion of the Series B Preferred Shares or the exercise of the Warrant to the extent that after giving effect thereto, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that would be issued would exceed 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock, which percentage may be increased at the holder’s election up to 19.99% upon sixty-one (61) days’ prior written notice to the Company.

 

The foregoing summary of the Purchase Agreement, the Warrant and the Pledge Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the forms of such documents attached as Exhibit 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”), which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

On May 7, 2026, the Company completed the closing of the Series B Offering.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information in Item 1.01 regarding the issuance of the Preferred Shares is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Series B Preferred Shares and the Warrant (collectively, the “Securities”) have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and were issued to the Purchaser in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder. Accordingly, the Securities constitute, and the shares of Company common stock underlying the Preferred Shares and Warrants, when issued upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Shares and exercise of the Warrants, will constitute, “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Act subject to the registration obligations of the Company.

 

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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

 

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, the Company is filing a Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Certificate of Designation”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, designating 450,000 shares of the Company’s preferred stock as Series B Preferred Shares.

 

The terms and conditions set forth in the Series B Certificate of Designation are summarized below:

 

Ranking. The Series B Preferred Shares rank pari passu to the Company’s existing preferred shares and prior to the holders of the Company’s Common Stock and any other series of capital stock ranking junior to the Preferred Shares.

 

Dividends. Holders of Series B Preferred Shares will be entitled to dividends equal to 12% per annum (or 18% per annum upon an Event of Default (as defined in the Series B Certificate of Designation)) which will accrue and be payable in cash upon redemption or added to the Stated Value ($2.755) upon conversion.

 

Voting. Except as otherwise provided herein or as required by the Nevada Revised Statutes, the Series B Preferred Stock shall have no voting rights. However, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding Series B Preferred Shares, the Company may not (i) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to Series B Preferred Shares or alter or amend the Certificate of Designation in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of the Series B Preferred Shares, (ii) issue further Series B Preferred Shares or increase or decrease the number of authorized shares of Series B Preferred Shares, or (iii) enter into any agreement with respect to the foregoing.

 

Conversion. At the option of the Holder, each outstanding share of Series B Preferred Shares may be converted at an initial conversion price of $2.755 per share (subject to adjustment under certain limited circumstances) (the “Series B Conversion Price”), subject to beneficial ownership limitations.

 

Liquidation. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, either voluntary or involuntary, holders of Series B Preferred Shares will be entitled to receive in preference to the holders of Common Stock and any class of capital stock junior to the Series B Preferred Shares an amount per share equal to the greater of (i) 115% of the Stated Value plus all accrued and unpaid dividends, or (ii) the amount that such holder would receive if such holder converted all of its shares of Series B Preferred Stock into Common Stock immediately prior to such liquidation, dissolution or winding up, and on parity with all existing preferred shares of the Company.

 

Redemption. The Company has the right to redeem all or any portion of the Series B Preferred Shares at a price per share equal to the Stated Value plus all accrued and unpaid dividends (the “Redemption Price”). On August 30, 2026, the Company is obligated to redeem all outstanding Series B Preferred Shares at the Redemption Price. The Holder may elect to extend the redemption period to December 31, 2026 by providing written notice at least five (5) Trading Days prior to August 30, 2026. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Company shall mandatorily redeem all outstanding Series B Preferred Shares at the Mandatory Default Amount, which equals 130% of the Stated Value plus all accrued and unpaid dividends calculated at the default rate plus any other amounts then due.

 

Events of Default under the Series B Certificate of Designation include, among others: (a) failure to pay the Mandatory Default Amount with 5 business days of when due; (b) breach of representations, warranties or covenants; (c) bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings; (d) delisting or suspension from the Principal Market or receipt of deficiency notices from Nasdaq or failing to meet Nasdaq listing standards; (e) entry of unsatisfied judgments in excess of $100,000; (f) material adverse change; (g) a Change of Control; (h) failure to deliver Conversion Shares; (i) failure to timely file periodic reports with the SEC; (j) loss of DTC eligibility; and (k) certain other events specified in the Certificate of Designation.

 

The foregoing summary of the Series B Certificate of Designation does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the copy of the Series B Certificate of Designation attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number   Description
3.1   Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.
10.1   Form of the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2026
10.2   Form of the Warrant
10.3   Form of the Pledge Agreement
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL Document)

 

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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.
     
May 7, 2026 By: /s/ William Kerby
  Name: William Kerby
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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FAQ

What securities did NextTrip (NTRP) issue in the May 2026 financing?

NextTrip issued 368,421 Series B Convertible Preferred Shares plus 40,000 additional Series B shares as an issuance fee and a five-year warrant to purchase 100,000 common shares at $2.755 per share, all to a single accredited investor in a private offering.

What dividend do NextTrip’s Series B Convertible Preferred Shares pay?

The Series B Convertible Preferred Shares pay a 12% annual dividend, which increases to 18% per annum if an Event of Default occurs. Dividends accrue and are paid in cash on redemption or added to the stated value on conversion into common stock.

When must NextTrip redeem the Series B Preferred Shares?

NextTrip is obligated to redeem all outstanding Series B Preferred Shares on August 30, 2026 at the stated value plus accrued dividends. The holder can extend this mandatory redemption date to December 31, 2026 by giving written notice at least five trading days before August 30, 2026.

How can the NextTrip Series B Preferred Shares be converted into common stock?

Holders may convert each Series B Preferred Share into common stock at an initial conversion price of $2.755 per share, subject to limited adjustments and beneficial ownership limits that generally cap issuances at 4.99% of outstanding common stock, potentially increasing to 19.99% after notice.

What collateral secures NextTrip’s obligations under the Series B financing?

The company’s obligations are secured by a pledge of 1,365,314 common shares owned by CEO William Kerby under a Guarantee and Pledge Agreement. The guarantee provides limited recourse, with recourse solely to the pledged shares and not to any other personal assets of Mr. Kerby.

How will NextTrip (NTRP) use the proceeds from the Series B Offering?

NextTrip intends to use the net proceeds from the Series B Offering as working capital for general corporate purposes. This can include funding ongoing operations, supporting growth initiatives, and meeting ordinary business obligations, as determined by the company’s management.

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