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OFA Group (NASDAQ: OFAL) spends $17.5M for 50% QIKBIM IP stake

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OFA Group entered a Material Definitive Agreement under which its subsidiary, Office for Fine Architecture Limited, acquired a 50% undivided co-ownership interest in the QIKBIM intellectual property from Alan To AI Consultancy Co. Limited for a total purchase price of $17,500,000.

Past payments of $11,994,800 are credited toward this price, with a final installment of $2,998,700 and supplemental consideration of $2,506,500 due on or before December 31, 2026, some of which will be funded via an $880,000 escrow deposit. Any late amounts accrue interest at 3% per year.

Although ownership is split 50/50, OFA’s subsidiary has sole authority over key operational and commercial decisions for the QIKBIM business, while net monetization proceeds are generally shared equally after recovery of certain development costs. The seller will provide technical and transition support for 24 months.

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OFA secures control of key QIKBIM IP via a $17.5M co-ownership deal.

OFA, through its subsidiary, is paying $17.5M for a 50% co-ownership interest in QIKBIM-related intellectual property, with nearly $12M already paid and the remainder due by December 31, 2026. Structuring this as co-ownership lets OFA lock in rights without buying the entire asset.

The agreement gives OFA sole decision-making authority over product roadmap, commercialization, pricing, and data governance, while the seller retains a co-owner stake and restricted rights. Net monetization proceeds are shared 50/50, but only after OFA recovers specified development spending, which can improve OFA’s economic position if QIKBIM scales.

Financially, the remaining cash obligations and potential interest at 3% represent a meaningful outlay, partially deferred over time and supported by an escrow of $880,000. The 24‑month transition and technical support commitment is important for continuity of the QIKBIM business as OFA assumes operational control.

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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
QIKBIM IP purchase price $17,500,000 Total consideration for 50% undivided co-ownership interest
Historical payments credited $11,994,800 Past payments by buyer and affiliates applied against purchase price
Final installment $2,998,700 Due on or before December 31, 2026
Supplemental consideration $2,506,500 Due on or before December 31, 2026
Escrow deposit $880,000 Part of purchase price, credited against supplemental consideration
Interest on late payments 3% per annum Simple interest on unpaid final installment or supplemental consideration
Transition support period 24 months Seller’s support and cooperation obligation after effective date
Monetization split 50% / 50% Net monetization proceeds allocated to buyer and seller after recoveries
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"co-ownership interest in certain intellectual property relating to the QIKBIM system"
Intellectual property are legal rights that protect creations of the mind—such as inventions, brand names, designs, software, or secret formulas—giving the owner control over who can use, copy or sell them. For investors, IP is like owning a blueprint or recipe: it can generate steady income through exclusive sales or licensing, boost a company’s competitive edge and valuation, and also create costs or risks if rights must be defended or challenged in court.
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"acquired from the Seller a 50% undivided co-ownership interest"
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"Buyer will deposit $880,000 into an escrow account designated by Buyer"
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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): March 31, 2026

 

OFA GROUP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-42592   98-1824417

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

609 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 200 Rolling Hills, CA   90274
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 418-5160

 

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):

 

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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 Ordinary Shares, $0.001 par value per share   OFAL   The Nasdaq Capital 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 March 31, 2026, Office for Fine Architecture Limited, a subsidiary of the Registrant (the “Buyer”), entered into an Intellectual Property Assignment and Co-Ownership Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Alan To AI Consultancy Co. Limited (the “Seller”). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Buyer acquired from the Seller a 50% undivided co-ownership interest in certain intellectual property relating to the QIKBIM system and related deliverables, including specified rights relating to the United States standards and Hong Kong standards adaptation and commercialization version of such system (the “Acquired IP”). The Agreement also amends, restates, replaces and supersedes certain prior option-to-purchase, exclusivity, license, acquisition-cost conversion, governance and related mechanics contained in the parties’ prior co-development arrangements with respect to the Acquired IP and the related business.

 

Under the Agreement, the aggregate purchase price for the acquired interest is $17,500,000. The Agreement provides those historical payments previously made by Buyer and/or its affiliates to Seller in the aggregate amount of $11,994,800 are credited against the purchase price. The Buyer is also obligated to pay Seller (i) a final installment of $2,998,700 on or before December 31, 2026, and (ii) supplemental consideration of $2,506,500 on or before December 31, 2026. In addition, the Agreement contemplates that Buyer will deposit $880,000 into an escrow account designated by Buyer, which amount will constitute part of, and not in addition to, the purchase price and will be credited against the supplemental consideration when released to Seller. Any unpaid final installment or supplemental consideration not paid when due will accrue simple interest at a rate of 3% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower. The Agreement further provides that any delay or failure by Buyer to pay any portion of the purchase price when due does not unwind, rescind or automatically reverse the assignment of the acquired interest.

 

Following the closing, Buyer and Seller hold the Acquired IP as contractual co-owners; however, the Agreement provides that the Buyer has the sole and final right, power and authority to manage, control and direct operational, technical, strategic and commercial matters relating to the Acquired IP and the related QIKBIM business, including product roadmap, technical architecture, branding, pricing, customer contracting, licensing and sublicensing, cloud deployment, data governance, budgets and compliance matters. Seller’s consent rights are limited to certain narrowly defined fundamental matters. The Agreement also contains restrictions on the Seller’s ability to transfer its retained interest, grant licenses or other rights with respect to the Acquired IP, compete with the QIKBIM business using the Acquired IP, or otherwise impair Buyer’s practical control of the Acquired IP or related business.

 

The Agreement grants Buyer an irrevocable option to acquire all or any portion of Seller’s retained interest upon the occurrence of specified events, including certain material breaches, prohibited transfers, impairment of underlying rights, insolvency events relating to Seller, or events materially impairing Buyer’s practical control of or ability to commercialize the Acquired IP or related business.

 

 
 

 

The Agreement further provides that net monetization proceeds from the Acquired IP will be shared 50% to Buyer and 50% to Seller, subject to the recovery by Buyer of certain buyer-funded development amounts from such proceeds before any 50/50 distribution to Seller. Buyer controls invoicing, collection, accounting, and remittance with respect to the Acquired IP and related business.

 

In addition, Seller has agreed to provide transition support, technical cooperation, bug fixes, troubleshooting, maintenance support, deployment support, knowledge transfer and handover assistance for a period of 24 months following the effective date of the Agreement, including critical issue response obligations and commercially reasonable efforts to maintain underlying rights necessary for the operation, maintenance, and support of the QIKBIM business.

 

The Agreement also contains customary and negotiated provisions relating to representations and warranties, indemnification, confidentiality, public announcements, cooperation, dispute resolution and other miscellaneous matters. Among other things, the Agreement provides that Buyer has the sole right to determine the timing, manner and content of any public announcement, securities filing, stock exchange filing, investor communication or other public-company disclosure relating to the Agreement, the Acquired IP or the related business.

 

The foregoing description of the Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit   Description
10.1   Intellectual Property Assignment and Co-Ownership Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2026, by and between Office for Fine Architecture Limited and Alan To AI Consultancy Co. Limited.
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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: April 6, 2026 OFA Group
     
  By: /s/ Li Hsien Wong
  Name: Li Hsien Wong
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

FAQ

What agreement did OFA Group (OFAL) enter regarding the QIKBIM system?

OFA Group’s subsidiary signed an Intellectual Property Assignment and Co-Ownership Agreement to acquire a 50% undivided co-ownership interest in QIKBIM-related intellectual property, covering U.S. and Hong Kong standards adaptations and commercialization versions, replacing prior option, exclusivity, and license arrangements with the same counterparty.

How much is OFA Group (OFAL) paying for the QIKBIM intellectual property stake?

The total purchase price is $17,500,000 for a 50% co-ownership interest. Historical payments of $11,994,800 are credited, with a final installment of $2,998,700 and supplemental consideration of $2,506,500 due on or before December 31, 2026, subject to simple interest if late.

Who controls commercialization of the QIKBIM IP after OFA Group’s (OFAL) transaction?

Following closing, OFA’s subsidiary and the seller are contractual co-owners, but OFA holds sole and final authority over operational, technical, strategic, and commercial matters, including product roadmap, pricing, licensing, deployment, and budgets. The seller’s consent rights are limited to certain narrowly defined fundamental matters under the agreement.

How will monetization proceeds from the QIKBIM IP be shared between OFA Group (OFAL) and the seller?

Net monetization proceeds from the QIKBIM intellectual property are generally shared 50% to the buyer and 50% to the seller. However, the agreement allows the buyer to first recover specified buyer-funded development amounts from those proceeds before any 50/50 distributions are made to the seller.

What payment protections and remedies exist in OFA Group’s (OFAL) QIKBIM IP agreement?

Any unpaid final installment or supplemental consideration accrues simple interest at 3% per year, or the legal maximum if lower. A delayed payment does not unwind the assignment. The agreement also gives the buyer an irrevocable option to purchase the seller’s remaining interest if specified breach, transfer, insolvency, or control-impairing events occur.

What transition support does the seller provide to OFA Group (OFAL) for the QIKBIM IP?

For 24 months after the agreement’s effective date, the seller must provide transition support, technical cooperation, bug fixes, troubleshooting, maintenance, deployment assistance, and knowledge transfer, plus critical issue response and commercially reasonable efforts to maintain necessary underlying rights for the QIKBIM business operations.

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