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Spire Global, Inc. (SPIR) secures $12.4M final arbitration award against NorthStar

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Spire Global, Inc. has filed a prospectus supplement updating its existing S-1 registration covering 5,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, which trade on the NYSE under the symbol SPIR. The supplement incorporates new information from a recent current report.

That report describes an arbitration with NorthStar Earth & Space, Inc. in which an arbitral tribunal issued a Final Award of approximately $12.4 million in favor of Spire Global, Inc. The tribunal dismissed all of NorthStar’s claims, including allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of a Space Services contract, and granted Legacy Spire’s counterclaims on a $4.5 million promissory note, as well as costs related to an interlocutory injunction and the arbitration. The award is final and binding, and the total payment owed by NorthStar is immediately due and payable, though the company states it cannot predict the timing or amount of any recovery or other impacts.

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  • Arbitration outcome in Spire’s favor with $12.4M award: The tribunal issued a Final Award of approximately $12.4 million to Spire, dismissed all $45.9 million in claims brought by NorthStar, and granted Legacy Spire’s counterclaims, including on a $4.5 million promissory note and related costs.

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Filing Explained

This 424(b)(3) supplement updates Spire’s existing Form S-1 registration for 5,000,000 Class A shares with the August 5 Form 8-K; registration alone sells nothing, and this filing does not report an offering, sale, or issuance that would change existing holders’ share count.

Registered shares 5,000,000 shares Class A common stock covered by the S-1 prospectus and this supplement
Recent share price $12.28 per share Last quoted sale price on NYSE for Class A common stock on August 3, 2026
NorthStar claimed damages $45.9 million Damages sought by NorthStar for alleged breaches and misconduct under the Framework Agreement
Promissory note principal $4.5 million Principal amount of promissory note issued by NorthStar; Legacy Spire’s counterclaim was granted
Final arbitration award approximately $12.4 million Total payment owed by NorthStar to Spire under the Final Award, immediately due and payable
Final Award regulatory
"On July 31, 2026, the arbitral tribunal issued a Final Award in the amount of approximately $12.4 million"
promissory note financial
"counterclaims, including for amounts due under a promissory note issued by NorthStar in the principal amount of $4.5 million"
A promissory note is a written IOU in which one party promises to pay a specific sum, often with interest, to another party by a set date or on demand. Investors care because it functions like a loan: it creates a legal claim on future cash flows, carries credit and timing risk, and can affect valuation or liquidity—think of it as a formal, tradable promise to be repaid that can be assessed like any other debt investment.
interlocutory injunction regulatory
"counterclaims for costs incurred in connection with an interlocutory injunction obtained by NorthStar in the Superior Court of Justice"
fraudulent misrepresentation regulatory
"sought damages of $45.9 million based on allegations of breach of contract, willful misconduct, and fraudulent misrepresentation"
Offering Type shelf

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FAQ

What securities are covered in Spire Global (SPIR)'s latest prospectus supplement?

The prospectus supplement updates an existing S-1 registration for 5,000,000 shares of Class A common stock. It does not change the registered amount but refreshes disclosure by incorporating a new Current Report on Form 8-K.

What was the result of the NorthStar arbitration described by Spire Global (SPIR)?

An arbitral tribunal issued a Final Award of approximately $12.4 million in favor of Spire Global, Inc. The tribunal dismissed all of NorthStar’s claims and granted Legacy Spire’s counterclaims, including amounts due under a $4.5 million promissory note and certain costs.

How large were NorthStar’s claims against Spire Global (SPIR) before the Final Award?

NorthStar’s amended claims sought $45.9 million in damages. These were based on alleged breach of contract, willful misconduct, and fraudulent misrepresentation related to a Space Services Framework Agreement dated March 1, 2022, but were all dismissed in the Final Award.

What payment is NorthStar now obligated to make to Spire Global (SPIR)?

NorthStar is obligated to pay a total of approximately $12.4 million to Spire Global, Inc. This amount is immediately due and payable under the Final Award, though Spire notes it cannot predict the timing or amount of any actual recovery.

What was the recent NYSE trading price for Spire Global (SPIR) Class A stock mentioned in the filing?

On August 3, 2026, the last quoted sale price for Spire Global’s Class A common stock on the NYSE was $12.28 per share. This price is provided as contextual market information in connection with the registered 5,000,000 shares of Class A common stock.

Does Spire Global (SPIR) provide guidance on the impact of the arbitration award?

Spire states it is evaluating the Final Award and its implications and cannot predict the timing or amount of any recovery or other impacts. The company notes that various risks and uncertainties could affect its future results.

 

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)

Registration No. 333-295274

 

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 5

(to Prospectus dated May 4, 2026)

SPIRE GLOBAL, INC.

5,000,000 Shares of Class A Common Stock

 

This prospectus supplement amends and supplements the prospectus dated May 4, 2026 (as supplemented or amended from time to time, the “Prospectus”), which forms a part of our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-295274).

 

This prospectus supplement is being filed to update and supplement the information in the Prospectus with the information contained in our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2026 (the “Current Report”). Accordingly, we have attached the Current Report to this prospectus supplement.

 

This prospectus supplement updates and supplements the information in the Prospectus and is not complete without, and may not be delivered or utilized except in combination with, the Prospectus, including any amendments or supplements thereto. This prospectus supplement should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus and if there is any inconsistency between the information in the Prospectus and this prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information in this prospectus supplement.

Our Class A common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “SPIR.” On August 3‚ 2026, the last quoted sale price for our Class A common stock as reported on NYSE was $12.28 per share.

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before buying any securities, you should carefully read the discussion of the risks of investing in our securities in the section titled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 5 of the Prospectus.

You should rely only on the information contained in the Prospectus, this prospectus supplement and any other prospectus supplement or amendment hereto. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information.

NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS PROSPECTUS IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

 

 

The date of this prospectus is August 5, 2026


 

 

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): July 31, 2026

SPIRE GLOBAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39493

85-1276957

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

8000 Towers Crescent Drive

Suite 1100

Vienna, Virginia

22182

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (202) 301-5127

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 class

Trading
Symbol(s)


Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share

SPIR

The New York Stock Exchange

 


 

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 8.01 Other Events.

As previously disclosed, on September 20, 2024, NorthStar Earth & Space, Inc. (“NorthStar”), a Space Services customer, initiated arbitration before the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce against Spire Global Subsidiary, Inc. (formerly known as Spire Global, Inc.) (“Legacy Spire”), seeking damages for alleged breaches of a Space Services contract entered into on March 1, 2022 (the “Framework Agreement”). NorthStar’s claims, as most recently amended, sought damages of $45.9 million based on allegations of breach of contract, willful misconduct, and fraudulent misrepresentation. Legacy Spire denied all claims and asserted counterclaims, including for amounts due under a promissory note issued by NorthStar in the principal amount of $4.5 million, for costs incurred in connection with an interlocutory injunction obtained by NorthStar in the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, and for costs of the arbitration.

 

On July 31, 2026, the arbitral tribunal issued a Final Award in the amount of approximately $12.4 million in favor of Spire Global, Inc. (the “Company”). The Company is evaluating the Final Award and its implications. Among other things, the tribunal:

dismissed all of NorthStar’s claims, including its claims that the Framework Agreement was induced by fraudulent misrepresentation and that Legacy Spire breached the Space Services contract;
granted Legacy Spire’s counterclaim on the promissory note; and
granted Legacy Spire’s counterclaims for costs incurred as a result of the interlocutory injunction and for costs of the arbitration.

The Final Award is final and binding on the parties under the arbitration agreement and the rules under which the arbitration was conducted. The total payment of approximately $12.4 million owed by NorthStar is immediately due and payable.

The Company cannot at this time predict the timing or amount of any recovery or other impacts of the Final Award.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements, including information regarding the Company’s evaluation of the Final Award and its implications, including the timing or amount of any recovery or other impacts of the Final Award, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of the Company to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Certain of these risk factors and others are included in documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on the Company’s future results. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date hereof. the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, the Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.


 

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.


SPIRE GLOBAL, INC.

Date:

 August 5, 2026

By:

  /s/ Alison Engel

Name:

Title:

Alison Engel

Chief Financial Officer