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Get filing alertsLQR House to acquire New Zealand securities firm for $126.88M in cryptocurrency
Filed April 15, 2026 · Period ending April 11, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Company agreed to buy 100% of Fusion Five Continents Securities in staged closings, paying entire $126.88M purchase price in Tether (USDT) stablecoin rather than cash or stock.
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Initial 24% stake ($28.08M) closes by April 24, 2026; remaining 76% ($98.8M) follows after regulatory approvals—total represents significant capital deployment for the company.
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Board appointed two independent directors with New Zealand expertise (Yuting Luo and Hoi Ho George Wong) on April 10, likely in preparation for the acquisition.
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New directors will serve on Audit, Nominating, and Compensation committees, each receiving $48,000 annual compensation paid monthly.
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Summary
LQR House announced a major strategic shift on April 11, 2026, agreeing to acquire Fusion Five Continents Securities Limited, a New Zealand securities firm, for $126.88 million paid entirely in cryptocurrency (Tether/USDT). The deal will close in stages, with an initial 24% stake purchased by April 24 and the remaining 76% following regulatory approvals.
This represents a substantial capital commitment and marks the company's entry into financial services outside its traditional business. The use of cryptocurrency for the entire purchase price is unusual for an acquisition of this size and may raise questions about funding sources and balance sheet impact.
Days before announcing the deal, the Board added two independent directors with New Zealand business experience, suggesting advance preparation for the transaction. Retail investors should watch for: (1) disclosure of how the company will fund the $28 million initial payment due within days, (2) details on the target's financials and revenue model, and (3) any required shareholder approval or regulatory filings in New Zealand. The rapid timeline and cryptocurrency payment structure warrant close monitoring of subsequent disclosures.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On April 11, 2026, LQR House Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Fusion Five Continents Securities Limited, a New Zealand limited company (the “Target”), and Dean Shields as the seller, pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Target in multiple closings.
The Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Fusion Five Continents Securities Limited, a New Zealand company, through multiple staged closings. The acquisition will be completed in phases with the initial closing scheduled no later than April 24, 2026.
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No later than April 24, 2026, the Company will complete the initial closing, acquiring 2,400 ordinary shares of the Target, representing 24% of the outstanding shares, for a purchase price of $28,080,000 payable in Tether (USDT).
The Company will acquire an initial 24% stake (2,400 shares) for $28.08 million paid in cryptocurrency (Tether/USDT) by April 24, 2026. This represents the first phase of the multi-stage acquisition and establishes the Company's entry into the target business.
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After ten business days following the satisfaction of all the conditions contained in the Agreement, including any required regulatory approvals, the Company has agreed to acquire, in one or more closings, the remaining 7,600 ordinary shares of the Target, representing 76% of the outstanding shares, for an aggregate purchase price of $98,800,000, payable in USDT.
Following regulatory approvals and other conditions, the Company will acquire the remaining 76% stake (7,600 shares) for $98.8 million in USDT. The total transaction value is $126.88 million, representing a significant capital deployment for the Company.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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on April 10, 2026, the Board appointed Yuting “Tina” Luo and to serve as a director of the Company. Ms. Luo has experience as a compliance and risk management professional in the financial services industry. The Board also appointed Ms. Luo to serve on the Audit Committee and the Nominating Committee and has determined that she qualifies as an independent director under the applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules.
The Board appointed Yuting "Tina" Luo as a new independent director on April 10, 2026. Ms. Luo brings compliance and risk management experience from the financial services industry and will serve on both the Audit Committee and Nominating Committee. This appointment was made to fill Board vacancies with individuals having New Zealand business experience following an acquisition.
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Also on April 10, 2026, the Board appointed Hoi Ho George Wong to serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Wong has experience in accounting and business management in New Zealand. The Board has also appointed Mr. Wong to serve on the Compensation Committee and has determined that he qualifies as an independent director under the applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules.
The Board appointed Hoi Ho George Wong as a new independent director on April 10, 2026. Mr. Wong brings accounting and business management experience in New Zealand and will serve on the Compensation Committee. Like Ms. Luo, this appointment was made to strengthen the Board's New Zealand expertise following an acquisition.
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Pursuant to the Director Agreements, Ms. Luo and Mr. Wong will each be entitled to receive annual cash fees of $48,000, payable in monthly installments, for their services as directors on the Board.
The Company entered into service agreements with both new directors on April 13, 2026, providing each with $48,000 in annual cash compensation paid monthly. Both directors also received standard indemnification agreements. These are standard compensation arrangements for independent board members.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
LQR House entered a Share Purchase Agreement with Fusion Five Continents Securities Limited and Dean Shields on April 11, 2026.
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Share Purchase Agreement, dated April 11, 2026, by and among LQR House Inc., Fusion Five Continents Securities Limited and Dean Shields.
LQR House disclosed entering into a Share Purchase Agreement on April 11, 2026, involving Fusion Five Continents Securities Limited and Dean Shields.
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