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Society Pass enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Society Pass Incorporated and its wholly owned subsidiary SoPa, Inc. filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on May 12, 2026 in the Southern District of Texas.

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Society Pass Incorporated and its wholly owned subsidiary SoPa, Inc. filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on May 12, 2026 in the Southern District of Texas. The cases are being jointly administered, and the companies will operate as debtors-in-possession while they seek relief and pursue potential plans of reorganization.

The filing triggered an event of default under the company’s debt instrument, making principal and interest immediately due; however, creditor enforcement is automatically stayed under the Bankruptcy Code. Society Pass expects day-to-day operations to continue substantially uninterrupted and indicates that employees of its subsidiaries should see no change in their responsibilities or pay.

The company warns that trading in its securities during the Chapter 11 process is highly speculative and poses substantial risks, and that trading prices may bear little or no relationship to any eventual recovery for security holders.

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  • None.

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  • Voluntary Chapter 11 filing by Society Pass Incorporated and SoPa, Inc. indicates severe financial distress and places all stakeholder recoveries under bankruptcy court supervision.
  • Event of default and acceleration under at least one debt instrument occurred as a direct result of the Chapter 11 Cases, with principal and interest becoming immediately due, subject to the automatic stay.
  • High-risk equity trading warning as the company states that trading in its securities during the Chapter 11 Cases is highly speculative and that prices may not reflect actual recovery, if any, for holders.

Insights

Chapter 11 filing signals severe financial distress and high equity risk.

Society Pass Incorporated and its subsidiary SoPa, Inc. have entered voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the Southern District of Texas. They will continue operating as debtors-in-possession, which allows management to run the business under court supervision while formulating a restructuring or sale plan.

The filing triggered an event of default on at least one debt instrument, making principal and interest immediately due, but enforcement is stayed by the Bankruptcy Code. This combination typically places creditors in a stronger position relative to shareholders, as recoveries in Chapter 11 flow according to the capital structure’s legal priority.

The company explicitly cautions that trading in its securities during the Chapter 11 Cases is highly speculative and that market prices may have little or no connection to eventual recovery for holders. Future court rulings, the length of the process, and the ability to confirm a plan of reorganization will be central to outcomes for creditors and shareholders.

Item 1.03 Bankruptcy or Receivership Business
The company or a significant subsidiary has filed for bankruptcy or entered receivership.
Item 2.04 Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation Financial
An event triggered acceleration or increase of an existing financial obligation, such as a debt covenant breach.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Petition Date May 12, 2026 Voluntary Chapter 11 Cases filed in Southern District of Texas
Bankruptcy chapter Chapter 11 U.S. Bankruptcy Code proceeding for Society Pass and SoPa, Inc.
Debtor entities 2 entities Society Pass Incorporated and SoPa, Inc. named as Debtors
Subsidiaries excluded At least 2 subsidiaries NusaTrip Incorporated and Thoughtful Media Group Incorporated not debtors
Exchange listing Nasdaq SOPA Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share listed on Nasdaq
Chapter 11 Cases regulatory
"filed voluntary petitions (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code"
debtors-in-possession regulatory
"The Debtors will continue to operate their businesses as “debtors-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court"
event of default financial
"The filing of the Chapter 11 Cases described above in Item 1.03 constitutes an event of default that accelerated the Debtors’ respective obligations"
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.
automatic stay regulatory
"Any efforts to enforce such payment obligations under the Debt Instrument is automatically stayed as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases"
An automatic stay is a legal pause that temporarily stops creditors from pursuing collection activities or taking legal action against a person or business that has filed for bankruptcy. It acts like an immediate "time-out" signal, giving the debtor a chance to reorganize finances or decide how to handle debts without constant pressure from lenders. For investors, it provides a crucial period of stability and protection during financial restructuring.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This on and the accompanying exhibits contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933"
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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"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.

FAQ

What did Society Pass (SOPA) announce in this 8-K filing?
Society Pass and its subsidiary SoPa, Inc. filed voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in the Southern District of Texas. They will operate as debtors-in-possession while pursuing court-supervised restructuring and related first day relief to continue business operations.

Which Society Pass entities are included in the Chapter 11 Cases?
The Chapter 11 Cases cover Society Pass Incorporated and its wholly owned subsidiary SoPa, Inc. The filing states that other subsidiaries, including NusaTrip Incorporated and Thoughtful Media Group Incorporated, are not debtors in these proceedings.

How will Society Pass operate during the Chapter 11 process?
The company says it will continue operating as a debtor-in-possession under Bankruptcy Court supervision. It expects ordinary-course operations to remain substantially uninterrupted and indicates employees of its subsidiaries should see no change in responsibilities or regular pay.

Did the Chapter 11 filing trigger any debt defaults for Society Pass?
Yes. The filing states it constitutes an event of default under at least one debt instrument, making principal and interest immediately due. However, creditor enforcement actions are automatically stayed and subject to the provisions of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

What risks does Society Pass highlight for SOPA shareholders during Chapter 11?
Society Pass warns that trading in its securities during the Chapter 11 Cases is highly speculative and risky. It notes that trading prices may bear little or no relationship to the actual recovery, if any, ultimately received by security holders in the restructuring.

Are Society Pass subsidiaries like NusaTrip affected by the Chapter 11 Cases?
The filing specifies that subsidiaries including NusaTrip Incorporated and Thoughtful Media Group Incorporated are not debtors in the Chapter 11 Cases. Employees of any subsidiary of the debtors are told to expect no change in daily responsibilities or payment in the ordinary course.

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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 12, 2026

 

SOCIETY PASS INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-41037   83-1019155

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

 

80 Robinson Road #17-01B, Singapore 068898

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(+65) 6518-9385

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

701 S. Carson Street, Suite 200 Carson City, Nevada 89701

(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   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   SOPA   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 1.03. Bankruptcy or Receivership.

 

On May 12, 2026 (the “Petition Date”), Society Pass Incorporated, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) and SoPa, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and a Texas corporation (“SoPa”) (collectively, the “Debtors”), filed voluntary petitions (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”). The Company’s subsidiaries, including NusaTrip Incorporated and Thoughtful Media Group Incorporated, are not debtors in the Chapter 11 Cases. The Bankruptcy Court has granted the Debtors’ motion to jointly administer the Chapter 11 Cases under the caption In re Society Pass Incorporated, et al. The Debtors will continue to operate their businesses as “debtors-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Bankruptcy Court. The Debtors have filed or will file a series of first day motions with the Court that seek authorization to continue to conduct their business without interruption. These motions are designed primarily to minimize the effect of bankruptcy on the Debtors’ business.

 

The Company expects ordinary-course operations to continue substantially uninterrupted during and after the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases. Employees of any subsidiary of the Debtors should expect no change in their daily responsibilities and to be paid in the ordinary course of business.

 

Item 2.04. Triggering Events that Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement.

 

The filing of the Chapter 11 Cases described above in Item 1.03 constitutes an event of default that accelerated the Debtors’ respective obligations under the following of the Company’s debt instruments (the “Debt Instrument”):

 

  ● Prepetition Insurance Agreement.

 

The Debt Instrument provides that, as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, the principal and interest due thereunder shall be immediately due and payable. Any efforts to enforce such payment obligations under the Debt Instrument is automatically stayed as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, and the respective creditors’ rights of enforcement in respect of the Debt Instrument are subject to the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

The Company cautions that trading in its securities during the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases is highly speculative and poses substantial risks. Trading prices for the Company’s securities may bear little or no relationship to the actual recovery, if any, by holders of the Company’s securities in the Chapter 11 Cases.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K and the accompanying exhibits contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The statements in this Report and the Exhibits that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursue,” “target” or “continue,” the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, although some forward-looking statements may be expressed differently.

 

These forward-looking statements relate, in part, to the risks and uncertainties relating to the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern; the relief requested in the first day motions, any sale or plan of reorganization of the Company; the ability of the Debtors to develop and consummate one or more plans of reorganization with respect to the Chapter 11 Cases; the Bankruptcy Court’s rulings in the Chapter 11 Cases and the outcome of the Chapter 11 Cases in general; the length of time the Debtors will operate under the Chapter 11 Cases; risks associated with third-party motions in the Chapter 11 Cases, which may interfere with the Debtors’ ability to develop and consummate one or more plans of reorganization once such plans are developed; the potential adverse effects of the Chapter 11 Cases on the Debtors’ liquidity, results of operations or business prospects; the ability to execute the Company’s business and restructuring plan; increased legal costs; and the additional risks and uncertainties that are described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as well as in other reports filed from time to time by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. We do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf.

 

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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.

 

  Society Pass Incorporated
   
  By: /s/ Raynauld Liang
  Name:  Raynauld Liang
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: May 14, 2026    

 

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