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Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT) plans stock-funded acquisition of Quaze Technologies

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Red Cat Holdings, Inc. entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire all of the shares of Quaze Technologies Inc., a Quebec-based company, through its wholly owned subsidiary. Both Red Cat’s board and Quaze’s board have approved the agreement.

If completed, the acquisition will be paid in approximately $25,000,000 of Red Cat common stock, subject to customary closing adjustments, plus up to an additional $5,000,000 in stock as earnout consideration tied to integration, revenue and gross margin thresholds. Closing is subject to regulatory approvals, satisfaction of specified conditions, continued Nasdaq listing and ongoing SEC reporting status, with either party able to terminate if key conditions are not met by December 31, 2026.

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Red Cat plans an all-stock acquisition of Quaze with performance-based earnout.

Red Cat Holdings is using stock, not cash, to acquire all shares of Quaze Technologies for approximately $25,000,000, subject to working capital and other adjustments. An additional earnout of up to $5,000,000 in stock depends on integration, revenue and gross margin milestones.

The deal structure shifts consideration into equity and links a portion to future performance, which can help align incentives between Quaze’s vendors and Red Cat. Conditions include required approvals, accurate representations, covenant compliance, continued Nasdaq listing and ongoing reporting under Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

Completion risk remains because either side may terminate if closing conditions are not met by December 31, 2026 or in the event of uncured material breaches. Future disclosures on regulatory approvals, satisfaction of covenants and achievement of earnout thresholds will determine if and how the full consideration is ultimately delivered.

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.
Closing stock consideration $25,000,000 in common stock Approximate consideration for Quaze at acquisition closing, subject to adjustments
Earnout consideration Up to $5,000,000 in common stock Additional stock payable on integration, revenue and gross margin thresholds
Outside termination date December 31, 2026 Latest date before either party can terminate if conditions not satisfied
Exhibit 10.1 Share Purchase Agreement Agreement dated March 30, 2026 among Red Cat, subsidiary and Quaze vendors
Share Purchase Agreement financial
"entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”)"
A share purchase agreement is a written contract that outlines the terms and conditions for buying and selling shares of a company. It specifies details like the price, number of shares, and any special conditions, ensuring both buyer and seller agree on the transaction. For investors, it provides clarity and legal protection, making sure the purchase is clear and enforceable.
material definitive agreement regulatory
"Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement."
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.
earnout consideration financial
"provides for the Company to pay earnout consideration of up to an additional $5,000,000"
Earnout consideration is the portion of a purchase price that one party pays later only if the acquired business meets agreed future targets, like sales or profit goals. Think of it as a performance-linked bonus that shifts some risk from the buyer to the seller; investors watch earnouts because they affect how much value will actually be paid, influence future cash flow, and can change reported earnings or liabilities if targets are missed or met.
ordinary course financial
"to conduct the business of Quaze in the ordinary course in a manner consistent with past practice"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"may contain "forward-looking statements" that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
regulatory approvals regulatory
"including but not limited to (i) the obtaining or waiver of required approvals or notices, including certain regulatory approvals"
Regulatory approvals are official permissions from government agencies that a company needs before launching a new product, service, or business activity. They matter because without this approval, the company might not be allowed to operate legally or sell its products, similar to how a driver needs a license to legally drive a car.
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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 30, 2026
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada001-4020288-0490034
(State or other jurisdiction
 of incorporation)
(Commission
 File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
 Identification No.)
2800 S West Temple, Suite 5
 South Salt Lake, UT
(Address of principal executive offices)
84115
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 466-9152
Not Applicable
(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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.001RCAT
The Nasdaq Capital Market
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.
Share Purchase Agreement with respect to the acquisition of all the shares in the capital of Quaze Technologies, Inc.
On March 30, 2026, Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with 9563-4747 Quebec Inc., a corporation formed under the laws of Quebec and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Purchaser”), the equity holders (the “Vendors”) of Quaze Technologies Inc., a corporation formed under the laws of Quebec (“Quaze”), and the Vendors’ Representative. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser will acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Quaze (the “Acquisition”). The Company’s board of directors and the board of directors of Quaze have approved the Purchase Agreement.
Acquisition Consideration
If the Acquisition is completed, the Company will deliver closing consideration of approximately $25,000,000 in shares of Company common stock, subject to customary adjustments for the indebtedness, transaction expenses and net working capital of Quaze as of the closing of the Acquisition.
Earnout Consideration
As additional consideration for Quaze equity holders, the Purchase Agreement provides for the Company to pay earnout consideration of up to an additional $5,000,000 in shares of Company common stock upon the achievement of certain integration, revenue and gross margin thresholds.
Representations and Warranties, Pre-Closing Covenants, Closing Conditions and Termination Provisions
The Purchase Agreement includes customary representations, warranties and covenants of the Company, the Purchaser and the Vendors made solely for the purposes of the Purchase Agreement and which may be subject to important qualifications and limitations agreed to by the Company, Purchaser, and the Vendors in connection with the negotiated terms of the Purchase Agreement.
The Purchase Agreement also contains customary pre-closing covenants, including the obligation of the Vendors to conduct the business of Quaze in the ordinary course in a manner consistent with past practice and to refrain from taking specified actions without the consent of the Company.
The completion of the Acquisition is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including but not limited to (i) the obtaining or waiver of required approvals or notices, including certain regulatory approvals, (ii) performance in all material respects of the obligations required to be performed by the other parties pursuant to the Purchase Agreement at or prior to the completion of the Acquisition, (iii) the accuracy of certain representations and warranties made in the Purchase Agreement by the other parties, subject to certain qualifications, (iv) the continued listing of the Company’s common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and (v) the Company remaining subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and its timely filing of all reports required thereunder.
The Purchase Agreement also includes termination provisions for both the Company and the Vendors, including the right to terminate by mutual consent, the right of either party to terminate the Purchase Agreement if the other party is in material breach of the Purchase Agreement and has not cured such breach within 30 days of notice of such breach, and the right of either party to terminate the Purchase Agreement if certain conditions to closing have not occurred on or prior to December 31, 2026.
The foregoing summary of the Purchase Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby does not purport to be complete. It is not intended to provide any other factual information about the Company, the Purchaser or Quaze, or to modify or supplement any factual disclosures about the Company in its public reports filed with the SEC.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K may contain "forward-looking statements" that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this Form 8-K or the press release



furnished herewith are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this Form 8-K or press release may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "seek," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "aim," "should," "will," "would," or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2026. Forward-looking statements contained in this Form 8-K or the press release furnished herewith are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
d)Exhibits.
Exhibit
No.
Description
10.1
Share Purchase Agreement, dated March 30, 2026, by and among the Company, 9563-4747 Quebec Inc., the Vendors’ Representative and the equityholders of Quaze Technologies, Inc. party thereto
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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.
RED CAT HOLDINGS, INC.
Dated: March 30, 2026By:/s/ Jeffrey Thompson
Name:Jeffrey Thompson
Title:Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What acquisition did Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) announce involving Quaze Technologies?

Red Cat Holdings agreed to acquire all shares of Quaze Technologies Inc. through a Quebec subsidiary. The transaction is structured as a share purchase, transferring Quaze’s entire issued and outstanding capital stock to Red Cat’s subsidiary, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.

How much is Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) paying for Quaze Technologies?

If the deal closes, Red Cat will deliver approximately $25,000,000 in its common stock as closing consideration. This amount is subject to customary adjustments for Quaze’s indebtedness, transaction expenses and net working capital at closing under the negotiated purchase agreement.

Is there an earnout component in Red Cat Holdings’ Quaze acquisition?

Yes. The purchase agreement provides for up to an additional $5,000,000 in Red Cat common stock as earnout consideration. This earnout depends on achieving specified integration, revenue and gross margin thresholds after completion of the acquisition, aligning part of the consideration with future performance.

What conditions must be met before Red Cat’s acquisition of Quaze Technologies closes?

Closing requires satisfaction or waiver of customary conditions, including required approvals or notices, certain regulatory approvals, performance of obligations in all material respects, and accuracy of specified representations and warranties. Red Cat must also maintain Nasdaq listing and remain current in its Exchange Act reporting obligations.

By when must Red Cat Holdings and Quaze Technologies complete the acquisition?

The parties may terminate the purchase agreement if certain closing conditions have not occurred on or prior to December 31, 2026. This outside date sets a contractual deadline, after which either side can walk away if key requirements for completion remain unsatisfied.

Can the Red Cat–Quaze purchase agreement be terminated before closing?

Yes. The agreement allows termination by mutual consent, or by either party if the other materially breaches and does not cure within 30 days of notice. Termination is also permitted if specified closing conditions are not met by December 31, 2026, providing clear exit rights for both sides.

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