8-K
Interactive Strength, Inc. (TRNR)
UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, 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 01, 2025 |
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INTERACTIVE STRENGTH INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Delaware | 001-41610 | 82-1432916 |
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| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |
| 1005 Congress Avenue, Suite 925 | ||
| Austin, Texas | 78701 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
| Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 512 885-0035 | ||
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(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:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading<br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share | TRNR | 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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Prior to May 1, 2025, Interactive Strength Inc. (the “Company”) received advisory services from Berenberg Capital Markets LLC (the “Recipient”). As of May 1, 2025, the Company owed the Recipient $500,000 (the “Liability”).
On May 1, 2025, the Company and the Recipient entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company and the Recipient agreed to settle the Liability by issuing to the Recipient an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $500,000 (the “Settlement Note”).
The Settlement Note has a maturity date of May 1, 2026 and accrues interest at a rate of 5% per annum.
The foregoing descriptions of the Settlement Note and the Settlement Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full texts of the Settlement Note and the Settlement Agreement, the form of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 4.1 and 10.1, respectively, and each of which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
Information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 4.1 | Promissory Note |
| 10.1 | Settlement Agreement, dated May 1, 2025, by and between Interactive Strength Inc. and Berenberg Capital Markets LLC |
| 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.
| Interactive Strength Inc. | |||
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| Date: | May 2, 2025 | By: | /s/ Michael J. Madigan |
| Chief Financial Officer<br>(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
EX-4.1
Exhibit 4.1
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS PROMISSORY NOTE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. NO SUCH SALE OR DISTRIBUTION MAY BE EFFECTED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT OR AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.
INTERACTIVE STRENGTH INC.
PROMISSORY NOTE
$500,000.00 Made as of May 1, 2025
Subject to the terms and conditions of this promissory note (the “Note”), for value received, INTERACTIVE STRENGTH, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), hereby promises to pay to BERENBERG CAPITAL MARKETS LLC or its registered assigns (“Holder”), the principal sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND dollars ($500,000.00) (the “Principal Amount”) or such lesser amount as shall then equal the outstanding principal amount hereunder.
This Note is being issued pursuant to that certain Settlement Agreement, dated May 1, 2025 (as amended, restated, supplemented, replace or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Settlement Agreement”) by and among the Company and the Holder, and this Note is the Promissory Note referred to in the Settlement Agreement.
The following is a statement of the rights of Holder and the terms and conditions to which this Note is subject, and to which the Holder hereof, by the execution of this Note, agrees:
- DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply for all purposes of this Note:
“Balance” means, at the applicable time, the sum of the then-remaining Principal Balance, all then accrued but unpaid interest and all other amounts (including fees and expenses) then accrued but unpaid under this Note.
“Business Day” means a weekday on which banks are open for general banking business in New York, New York.
“Company” shall include, in addition to the Company identified in the opening paragraph of this Note, any corporation or other entity which succeeds to the Company’s obligations under this Note, whether by permitted assignment, by merger or consolidation, operation of law or otherwise.
“Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 4 hereof.
“Lost Note Documentation” means documentation satisfactory to the Company with regard to a lost or stolen Note, including, if required by the Company, an affidavit of lost note and an indemnification agreement by Holder in favor of the Company with respect to such lost or stolen Note.
“Maturity Date” means May 1, 2026.
“Note” means this Promissory Note.
“Principal Balance” means, at the applicable time, all then outstanding principal of this Note.
Exhibit 4.1
INTEREST; PAYMENTS; CHANGE OF CONTROL.
Interest. This Note shall bear interest on the Principal Balance at a rate of 5.00% per annum on the basis of a 365/366 day year, payable in arrears on a monthly basis and on the Maturity Date.
Payment at Maturity Date. If the Balance of this Note has not been repaid in full as of the Maturity Date, then on the Maturity Date the Balance shall be due and payable in full.
PREPAYMENT. The Company may prepay the Balance in whole or in part without penalty or premium without the prior written consent of Holder.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES IN CONCERT.
Events of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute an “Event of Default” hereunder:
The Company fails to make any payment when due under this Note on the applicable due date, within ten Business Days of the date when such payment is due;
A receiver is appointed for any part of the Company’s property, the Company makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the Company becomes a debtor or alleged debtor in a case under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or becomes the subject of any other bankruptcy or similar proceeding for the general adjustment of its debts or for its liquidation, or the Company files any petition or action for relief under any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency or moratorium law or any other law for the relief of, or relating to, debtors, now or hereafter in effect, or takes any corporate action in furtherance of any of the foregoing;
Any material representation, warranty or certification made by the Company herein shall prove to have been false or incorrect in any material respect on the dates as of which made;
The Company breaches any material covenant, obligation or agreement under this Note and does not cure such breach, if curable, within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of such breach; or
The Company’s Board of Directors or stockholders adopt a resolution for the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.
Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default all accrued but unpaid expenses, accrued but unpaid interest, all principal and any other amounts outstanding under this Note shall (a) in the case of any Event of Default under Section 4.1(b) above become immediately due and payable in full pursuant to the terms of Section 2 hereof without further notice or demand by Holder and (b) in the case of any Event of Default other than under Section 4.1(b) above, become immediately due and payable upon written notice by or on behalf of Holder to the Company.
No Voting or Other Rights. This Note does not entitle Holder to any voting rights or other rights as a stockholder of the Company. No provisions of this Note and no enumeration herein of the rights or privileges of Holder, shall cause Holder to be a stockholder of the Company for any purpose.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE HOLDER.
The Holder hereby represents and warrants as follows:
Authority and Capacity. Holder hereby represents and warrants that it has the full power and authority to enter into this transaction.
Exhibit 4.1
Investment Experience. Holder represents that it is an accredited investor as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and that it has substantial experience in evaluating and investing in private placement transactions of securities so that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment in this Note and has the capacity to protect its own interests.
Access to Information. Holder acknowledges that it has had access to all information it believes is necessary or appropriate in making an informed decision to purchase this Note. Holder further represents that it has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Issuer regarding the terms and conditions of the offering of this Note and to obtain additional information necessary to verify any information furnished to it or to which it had access.
Investment Intent. Holder represents that it is purchasing this Note for its own account for investment purposes only and not with a view toward, or for sale in connection with, any distribution thereof in violation of the federal securities laws.
Compliance with Securities Laws. Holder agrees to comply with all applicable federal and state securities laws in connection with the purchase, holding, and eventual disposition of this Note. Holder, by acceptance of this Note, further understands, covenants and agrees that the Company is under no obligation and has made no commitment to provide for registration of this Note under the Securities Act, or any state securities laws, or to take such steps as are necessary to permit the sale of this Note without registration under those laws.
Financial Capability. Holder represents that it has adequate means of providing for its current needs and personal contingencies and has no need for liquidity in this investment. Holder is able to bear the economic risks of the investment, including a complete loss of its investment in this Note.
Restricted Securities. Holder understands that this Note is characterized as “restricted securities” under federal securities laws and that under such laws and applicable regulations this Note may be resold without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances.
Tax Liability. Holder acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to review with its own tax advisors the federal, state, and local tax consequences of the purchase of this Note. Holder is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents and understands that it (and not the Company) shall be responsible for its own tax liability that may arise as a result of this transaction.
No Conflict. Holder hereby represents that the execution, delivery, and performance of this Note and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in a violation of any terms or conditions of any agreements to which it is a party or by which it is otherwise bound.
Acknowledgment of No Governmental Review. Holder understands and agrees that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed upon or made any recommendation or endorsement of this Note.
Absence of Bad Actor. Holder represents that neither it, nor any of its directors, executive officers, general partners, managing members, nor any other persons participating in the offering of this Note on behalf of Holder Purchaser has been subject to any of the “Bad Actor” disqualifications described in Rule 506(d)(1) of Regulation D under the Securities Act.
GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Exhibit 4.1
Waivers. The Company and all endorsers of this Note hereby waive notice, presentment, protest and notice of dishonor.
Attorneys’ Fees. If any party is required to engage the services of an attorney for the purpose of enforcing this Note, or any provision thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable expenses and costs in enforcing this Note, including attorneys’ fees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of any Event of Default hereunder, the Company shall pay all reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs incurred by the Holder in enforcing and collecting this Note.
Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed under the internal laws of the State of Delaware as applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within the State of Delaware, without reference to principles of conflict of laws or choice of laws.
Headings. The headings and captions used in this Note are used only for convenience and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Note. All references in this Note to sections and exhibits shall, unless otherwise provided, refer to sections hereof and exhibits attached hereto, all of which exhibits are incorporated herein by this reference.
Notices. Unless otherwise provided herein, any notice required or permitted to be given to a party pursuant to this Note will be given in writing and will be effective and deemed to provide such party sufficient notice under this Note on the earliest of the following: (a) at the time of personal delivery, if delivered in person; (b) one (1) Business Day after deposit with an express overnight courier for United States deliveries; or (c) three (3) Business Days after (i) deposit in the United States mail by certified mail (return receipt requested) for United States deliveries or (ii) deposit with an international express air courier for deliveries outside of the United States, with proof of delivery from the courier requested. All notices for delivery outside the United States will be sent by express courier. All notices not delivered personally will be sent with postage and/or other charges prepaid and properly addressed to the party to be notified at the address indicated for such party on the signature page hereto or, in the case of the Company, on the Company’s signature page hereto, or at such other address as any party or the Company may designate by giving ten (10) days’ advance written notice to all other parties in accordance with the provisions of this Section 7.5.
Amendments and Waivers. This Note may be amended, and any provisions under this Note may be waived, only with the written consent of the Company and the Holder.
Severability. If one or more provisions of this Note are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision(s) shall be excluded from this Note to the extent they are held to be unenforceable and the remainder of the Note shall be interpreted as if such provision(s) were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Promissory Note to be signed in their name as of the date first written above.
THE COMPANY:
INTERACTIVE STRENGTH INC.
By: /s/ Trent Ward
Name: Trent Ward
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Address: 1005 Congress Ave, Suite 925
Austin, TX 78701
THE HOLDER:
BERENBERG CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
By: /s/ Zachary Brantly
Name: Zachary Brantly
Title: Head of U.S. Investment Banking
Address:
By: /s/ Lars Schwartau
Name: Lars Schwartau
Title: Managing Director
Address:
EX-10.1
Exhibit 10.1
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, is dated as of May 1, 2025 (this “Agreement”), by and between Interactive Strength Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and Berenberg Capital Markets LLC (“Recipient” and together with the Company, the “Parties”).
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof the Company owes the Recipient $500,000.00 (the “Total Liability”) for certain advisory services provided to the Company by the Recipient in connection with the Company’s initial public offering; and
WHEREAS, in lieu of an immediate cash payment for the Total Liability, the Parties hereby agree that the Recipient shall be issued an unsecured promissory note in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A with such note containing a Securities Act of 1933, as amended, restrictive legend (the “Promissory Note”).
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:
Settlement. Effective as of the date hereof, in full and complete satisfaction of the Settled Liability due and owing to Recipient the Company shall issue to the Recipient the Promissory Note. Upon receipt of the Promissory Note, the Total Liability owed to the Recipient shall be extinguished and all of Recipient’s rights with respect thereto shall automatically cease and terminate, and Recipient, by executing and becoming a party to this Agreement, shall be deemed to have consented to such extinguishment of the Total Liability and of the rights related thereto.
Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company hereby represents and warrants to Recipient that:
the Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware; and
all corporate action on the part of the Company necessary for the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement, and the performance of all obligations hereunder, have been taken on or prior to the date hereof. This Agreement has been validly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company, and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against them in accordance with their terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation and other similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.
Representations and Warranties of the Recipient. Recipient hereby represents and warrants to the Company that:
all actions on the part of Recipient necessary for the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement, and the performance of all obligations hereunder, have been taken on or prior to the date hereof;
Recipient is acquiring the Promissory Note for its own account only and not with view towards, or for sale in connection with, the public sale or distribution thereof;
Recipient understands that until such time as the Promissory Note has been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or pursuant to an exemption to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Promissory Note may bear a restrictive legend;
Exhibit 10.1
Recipient and its advisors, if any, have been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and issuance of the Promissory Note; Recipient has had the opportunity to review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; Recipient and its advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company; neither such inquiries nor any other due diligence investigations conducted by Recipient or its advisors, if any, or its representatives shall modify, amend or affect Recipient’s right to rely on the Company’s representations and warranties contained herein; Recipient has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as it has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to its acquisition of the Promissory Note; Recipient is relying solely on its own accounting, legal and tax advisors, and not on any statements of the Company or any of its agents or representatives, for such accounting, legal and tax advice with respect to its acquisition of the Promissory Note and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and
Recipient understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Promissory Note or the fairness or suitability of the investment nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Promissory Note.
Miscellaneous.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings between the Parties with respect thereto.
Successors. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of any successor in interest to a party or any person that after the date hereof may acquire any subsidiary or division of a party.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which will constitute the same agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date and year set forth above.
INTERACTIVE STRENGTH INC.
By: /s/ Trent Ward
Name: Trent Ward
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 10.1
BERENBErG CAPITAL MARKETS llc
By: /s/ Zachary Brantly
Name: Zachary Brantly
Title: Head of U.S. Investment Banking
By: /s/ Lars Schwartau
Name: Lars Schwartau
Title: Managing Director