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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): April 9, 2025

 

 

 

NextTrip, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Nevada   001-38015   27-1865814

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

3900 Paseo del Sol

Santa Fe, New Mexico

  87507
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (505) 438-2576

 

 

(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
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   NTRP   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. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

 

As previously disclosed in that Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Prior 8-K”) filed by NextTrip, Inc. (the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on February 11, 2025, on February 6, 2025, the Company entered into Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with FSA Travel, LLC (“FSA”), John McMahon, as Majority Member, and the other members of FSA included on the signature page thereto (Mr. McMahon together with such other members, collectively the “FSA Members”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, on February 10, 2025 (the “Initial Closing Date”), NextTrip purchased 9,608 membership units of FSA (equal to a 49% ownership stake in FSA immediately after closing) in exchange for NextTrip’s (i) payment of $500,000 in cash and (ii) issuance of 161,291 shares of newly designated Series O Nonvoting Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company (“Series O Preferred”) to FSA (the “Initial Closing”).

 

As further disclosed in the Prior 8-K, subject to satisfaction of the conditions discussed below, the Purchase Agreement provides the Company with an option (the “Option”), in its sole discretion, to purchase the remaining 51% of the membership units in FSA from the FSA Members within 60 days of the Initial Closing Date, in exchange for (i) the payment by the Company to the FSA Members of an aggregate of $500,000 in cash and (ii) the issuance of an aggregate of 161,291 shares of Series O Preferred to the FSA Members (the “Final Closing”). The Company’s Option was subject to, and contingent upon, satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) the continued employment of John McMahon and Courtney May by the Company, subject to limited exceptions, (ii) the completion of a $2,000,000 capital raise by the Company, and (iii) the continued operation of FSA by FSA’s existing management until the Final Closing Date.

 

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

On April 9, 2025 (the “Final Closing Date”), the Company exercised the Option and, in satisfaction of its obligations under the Purchase Agreement in connection with the Final Closing, the Company paid the FSA Members an aggregate of $500,000 in cash and issued the FSA Members an aggregate of 161,291 shares of Series O Preferred. As a result, as of the Final Closing Date, the Company acquired the remaining 51% of the membership units in FSA and FSA became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

The Company utilized funds received from the Donald P. Monaco Trust (the “Trust”) in exchange for an unsecured promissory note on April 9, 2025, as disclosed in that Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Commission on April 10, 2025, to fund the cash portion of the payments made to the FSA Members in connection with the Final Closing. Donald Monaco, Chairman of the Company’s board of directors, is the trustee of the Trust.

 

As disclosed in the Prior 8-K, in addition to the consideration paid to FSA and the FSA Members in connection with the Initial Closing and Final Closing, respectively, the Purchase Agreement provides that the Company shall make additional payments to the Members upon achievement of certain milestones, as more particularly set forth in the Prior 8-K.

 

The foregoing description of the terms of the Purchase Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Purchase Agreement filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Prior 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information in Item 2.01 regarding the sale and issuance of the shares of Series O Preferred to the FSA Members in connection with the Final Closing is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

 

The shares of Series O Preferred issued by the Company in the Final Closing have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and were issued to the recipient in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder. Accordingly, the shares of Series O Preferred constitute, and the shares of Company common stock underlying the shares of Series O Preferred, when issued upon conversion of the Series O Preferred shares, will constitute, “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Act.

 

 

 

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On April 14, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing completion of the Final Closing, a copy of which press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”) as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

 

The information in Item 7.01 of this Report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed subject to the requirements of Item 10 of Regulation S-K, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. The furnishing of this information hereby shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any such information.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, contains certain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. When used herein, the terms “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” “believes,” “will” and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

 

Forward-looking statements in this Report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, or hereafter, including in other publicly available documents filed with the Commission, reports to the stockholders of the Company and other publicly available statements issued or released by us involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance (financial or operating) or achievements to differ from the future results, performance (financial or operating) or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such future results are based upon management’s best estimates based upon current conditions and the most recent results of operations. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk that the required audit of FSA’s financial statements may not be completed on or before they are required to be disclosed pursuant to Form 8-K, and other risks set forth herein and in such other documents filed with the Commission, each of which could adversely affect our business and the accuracy of the forward-looking statements contained herein. Our actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.

The financial statements required by Item 9.01 with respect to the Company’s acquisition of 100% of the membership units in FSA, as described in this Report, are not being filed herewith but will be filed by amendment to this Report no later than 71 calendar days after the date on which this Report was required to be filed.

 

(b) Pro forma financial information.

 

The pro forma financial information required by Item 9.01 with respect to the Company’s acquisition of 100% of the membership units in FSA, as described in this Report, is not being furnished herewith but will be furnished by amendment to this Report no later than 71 calendar days after the date on which this Report was required to be filed.

 

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith.

 

Exhibit

Number

  Description
99.1   Press Release, dated April 14, 2025.
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.

 

    NEXTTRIP, INC.
       
Date: April 14, 2025 By: /s/ William Kerby
    Name: William Kerby
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

NextTrip Completes Full Acquisition of Luxury Travel Brand Five Star Alliance with Remaining 51% Purchase

 

Transaction Further Strengthens NextTrip’s Position in the Travel Market, Unlocking New Integration and Revenue Generating Opportunities Across Both B2C and B2B Travel Segments

 

Santa Fe, NM – April 14, 2025 – NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRP) (“NextTrip,” “we,” “our,” or the “Company”), a leading travel technology company dedicated to transforming how travelers plan, book, and experience trips, today announced it has exercised its option and completed the acquisition of the remaining 51% stake in Five Star Alliance, making it the sole owner of the premier luxury travel brand. This follows NextTrip’s initial 49% stake purchase earlier this year, bringing its ownership to 100% and consolidating all of Five Star Alliances’ business into NextTrip for stakeholder benefit.

 

The transaction further strengthens NextTrip’s position in the travel market, unlocking new integration opportunities and accelerating revenue growth across both B2C and B2B travel segments. The acquisition reflects the strong strategic alignment between the two companies and their commitment to scaling high-end travel solutions.

 

About Five Star Alliance

 

Founded in 2004, Five Star Alliance is a distinguished luxury travel agency known for its curated collection of over 5,000 five-star hotels and resorts worldwide and more than 35 cruise lines. The platform caters to discerning travelers by offering:

 

  A proprietary search engine that delivers exclusive rates at luxury hotels and resorts
  Strong industry relationships with preferred suppliers
  Specialized luxury cruise programs and group travel expertise
  A 20-year legacy of excellence in high-end travel

 

Five Star Alliance’s customer-centric approach has earned it an industry-leading 4.9-star Trustpilot rating and an engaged audience of 400,000+ monthly site visitors. These assets align seamlessly with NextTrip’s data-driven technology, expanding its reach in the high-value travel sector.

 

“This acquisition is a significant milestone for NextTrip, as we fully integrate Five Star Alliance’s industry expertise, strong relationships, and loyal customer base,” said Bill Kerby, CEO of NextTrip. “Since our initial purchase of a 49% stake, we have been focused on streamlining operations and identifying key growth opportunities for the companies. By leveraging NextTrip’s advanced technology alongside Five Star Alliance’s established market presence, we believe that we are well-positioned to drive revenue growth, enhance customer experiences, and further innovate the travel industry.”

 

John P. McMahon, CEO and significant owner of Five Star Alliance, and recently appointed Chief Operating Officer, Travel Division at NextTrip added, “Our initial partnership with NextTrip demonstrated the strong synergy between our expertise in luxury travel and their technology-driven approach. Now, as a fully integrated part of NextTrip, we are excited to expand our reach into NextTrip’s streaming content outlets such as Journy.tv and Compass.tv, which operate on platforms with an estimated audience reach of 17 million active devices each month. As visual travel content overtakes photos, we believe the word and brand NextTrip is well positioned in the travel search and decision funnel for today and tomorrow. I look forward to being part of this bright future moving forward.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking Ahead

 

With this acquisition complete, we believe NextTrip is better positioned to become a prominent player in the luxury travel sector. By integrating Five Star Alliance’s high-end inventory, strong supplier relationships, and exceptional service standards, the company is set to redefine travel planning and fulfillment.

 

For further details on this transaction, refer to the Current Reports on Form 8-K filed by NextTrip with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

 

About Five Star Alliance

 

Five Star Alliance has been a leader in luxury travel by offering a comprehensive, hand-picked collection of five-star luxury hotels and resorts worldwide since 2005. Backed by an award-winning staff to guide and assist guests throughout their entire journey, Five Star Alliance provides a full range of travel products including airfare, transportation, luxury river and ocean cruises, group and meeting services, concierge services, and more. Five Star boasts an industry-leading customer satisfaction rating of 4.9 stars on Trustpilot. For more information visit www.fivestaralliance.com.

 

About NextTrip

 

NextTrip (NASDAQ: NTRP) is a technology-forward travel company redefining how people discover, plan, and book travel. By combining modern booking tools with immersive media and content, NextTrip offers a comprehensive suite of solutions across cruises, group travel, luxury getaways, and vacation rentals. The Company’s innovative platforms, including its FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels and travel-focused media brands, engage and inspire travelers during the discovery phase, driving informed decisions and seamless bookings. With a growing portfolio of B2C and B2B offerings, NextTrip delivers personalized, end-to-end travel experiences for consumers and strategic value for industry partners. For more information or to book a trip, visit www.nexttrip.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “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 (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “prospects,” “outlook,” and similar words or expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may,” and “could” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are risks relating to, among other things, expectations regarding the acquisition of Five Star Alliance by the company, including related to the synergies of the two businesses and future plans related thereto, integration of the two business, expected benefits of the transaction and any other statements regarding the Company’s future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts. This information may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks that the Five Star acquisition disrupts the Company’s current plans and operations; the diversion of management’s time on transaction- and integration-related issues; continued availability of capital and financing for the Company; the risk that any announcements relating to the transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company’s common stock or operating results; the risk that the transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability to retain and hire key personnel, to retain customers and/or to maintain relationships with business partners, suppliers and customers; and risks related to the Company’s ability to secure adequate financing on favorable terms, or at all, when needed. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, a future event, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. For additional information regarding risks and uncertainties that could impact NextTrip’s forward-looking statements, please see disclosures contained in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024 filed with the SEC on September 4, 2024 and our other filings with the SEC which may be viewed at www.sec.gov.

 

Contacts

 

Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ Group - MZ North America
949-491-8235
[email protected]
www.mzgroup.us