Interactive Strength settles with Vertical Investors, issues shares

Published 29/01/2025, 23:08
Interactive Strength settles with Vertical Investors, issues shares

Interactive Strength , Inc. (NASDAQ:TRNR), a Delaware-based manufacturer in the electronics sector with a market capitalization of $3.28 million, has reached a settlement agreement with Vertical Investors, LLC, issuing additional shares to settle a debt obligation, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. InvestingPro data shows the company faces significant financial challenges, with short-term obligations exceeding liquid assets and a concerning current ratio of 0.39.

On Monday, Interactive Strength entered into a Settlement Agreement with Vertical Investors, resolving the Net Trade Value deficit from a previous agreement. As of December 31, 2024, the Net Trade Value – the total funds Vertical Investors received from selling Interactive Strength’s securities – was $992,492, falling short of the expected $3.0 million. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.52, highlighting its significant leverage position. Want deeper insights into TRNR’s financial health? InvestingPro subscribers have access to over 15 additional key financial metrics and analysis tools.

To address the shortfall, Interactive Strength issued 496,246 shares of its Series C Preferred Stock to Vertical Investors. Furthermore, a dividend in kind was declared, resulting in an additional 126,515 shares of Series C Preferred Stock being issued to the investor. This dividend was based on the 2,861,128 Series C Preferred Stock shares held by Vertical Investors prior to the Settlement Agreement.

Additionally, on the same day, the company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend in kind for the Series A Preferred Stock shareholders, amounting to 112,334 shares.

The issuance of both Series C and Series A Preferred Shares was conducted in accordance with Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts certain transactions from registration.

This financial maneuvering follows a series of interactions between Interactive Strength and Vertical Investors, including a Credit Agreement from February 1, 2024, and a Loan Modification Agreement on April 24, 2024, which initially reduced the principal loan amount by $3,000,000 in exchange for equity.

Interactive Strength’s latest actions, as disclosed in the SEC filing, reflect ongoing financial restructuring efforts as it manages its capital and investor relations. The information for this article is based on a press release statement.

In other recent news, Interactive Strength, Inc. has made significant strides in financial restructuring and market expansion. The electronic equipment manufacturer has adjusted the terms of its $6 million Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note, reducing it to $4 million, and extended its maturity date. The company also amended the conversion price of its Series C Convertible Preferred Stock from $1.00 to $3.25 per share.

Interactive Strength has further converted equity securities, with holders of the company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock converting a significant number of shares into common stock. Additionally, the company has altered the terms of its Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, introducing a voluntary conversion option and setting the conversion price at $32.827 per share.

In an effort to expand its market presence, Interactive Strength has partnered with Armah Sports Group to install their CLMBR vertical climbing machines in B_FIT gym locations across Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the company has secured exclusive distribution agreements for its CLMBR machines in international markets including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Indonesia. These recent developments reflect Interactive Strength’s ongoing efforts to manage its financial obligations and broaden its market reach.

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