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NASDAQ: TRNR Interactive Strength, Inc. 8-K

Interactive Strength settles $2.2M lender shortfall with 1.1M preferred shares

Filed April 3, 2026 · Period ending March 31, 2026 · ~1 min read

4 key changes 2 high relevance 3 sections

Key Changes

  • high

    Company issued 1,088,255 Series C Preferred shares to Vertical Investors to settle $2.2M obligation under prior loan restoration agreement, converting cash liability to equity.

  • high

    Settlement addresses $6.6M shortfall where lender received only $2.2M from selling securities versus $8.7M in original loans converted, indicating steep value decline in previously issued securities.

  • medium

    Vertical Investors now holds 2,623,176 Series C Preferred shares total, representing concentrated preferred equity ownership by single creditor with potential voting and liquidation preference implications.

  • medium

    Shares issued in unregistered private placement under Section 4(a)(2) exemption, meaning they were not registered with SEC and sold to limited sophisticated investors.

Summary

Interactive Strength resolved a significant obligation with its lender Vertical Investors by issuing over 1 million Series C Preferred shares worth $2.2 million. This settlement stems from a prior loan restoration agreement where the lender was entitled to make-whole payments if securities received in loan-to-equity conversions lost value. The $6.6 million gap between the original $8.7 million in converted loans and the $2.2 million the lender actually recovered signals substantial deterioration in the company's previously issued securities.

Retail investors should note this represents meaningful dilution through preferred equity, which typically carries liquidation preferences ahead of common stock. The concentration of 2.6 million preferred shares in a single creditor's hands may affect future financing flexibility and governance. Watch for the company's next quarterly filing to assess the full capital structure impact and whether additional restoration obligations remain outstanding with this or other lenders.

Section-by-Section Diff

Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Settlement Agreement with Lender high

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On March 31, 2026, the Company and the Lender entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company issued 1,088,255 shares (the “Series C Preferred Shares”) of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Series C Preferred Stock”), to the Lender as payment of the $2,176,509 Net Trade Value.

The Company settled an obligation under a prior Loan Restoration Agreement by issuing 1,088,255 shares of Series C Preferred Stock to Vertical Investors, LLC. This settlement addresses a $2,176,509 shortfall between the Total Loan Exchanged Amount of approximately $8,735,523 and the Net Trade Value of $2,176,509 as of March 31, 2026. The settlement converts what would have been a cash payment obligation into equity.

Added Lender's Total Series C Holdings medium

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Following the issuance of the Series C Preferred Shares, the Lender owned 2,623,176 shares of Series C Preferred Stock.

After the settlement, Vertical Investors, LLC holds 2,623,176 shares of Series C Preferred Stock in total. This represents significant preferred equity ownership by a single creditor-turned-investor, which may have implications for voting rights, liquidation preferences, and potential future dilution of common shareholders.

Event · Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Unregistered equity issuance medium

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The issuance of the Series C Preferred Shares was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a) (2).

The company issued Series C Preferred Shares without registering them with the SEC, relying on the private placement exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. This typically means the shares were sold to a limited number of sophisticated or accredited investors. The filing references Item 1.01 for additional details about the transaction, but those details are not included in the provided excerpt.

Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

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Interactive Strength entered into a settlement agreement with Vertical Investors, LLC on March 31, 2026.

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Added Settlement Agreement with Vertical Investors medium

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Settlement Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2026, by and between Interactive Strength Inc. and Vertical Investors, LLC

The company disclosed entering into a settlement agreement with Vertical Investors, LLC dated March 31, 2026.Investors should review the full settlement agreement exhibit to understand the material terms and any potential financial obligations or restrictions.

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