NextBoat signs $5.0 million credit line; related parties pledge 41.3% of shares
NextBoat's subsidiary Off The Hook Yacht Sales NC, LLC entered a $5.0 million revolving credit agreement with RLLT Capital, LLC, and the company guaranteed the obligations. Chairman Jason Ruegg and Ruegg Capital Group pledged 7,874,000 shares as security, and the filing says a default could lead to a sale of those shares and a change in control of the company.
Key points
- Initial advance of $2.0 million funded October 22, 2026, at a fixed 12.99% per annum; advances are due October 22, 2027
- Ruegg Capital Group and Jason Ruegg pledged 7,874,000 shares, about 31.3% of the 25,142,895 shares outstanding as of August 13, 2026; combined pledges total 41.3%
- Lender may sell pledged shares after an event of default and a ten business day redemption period, which could result in a change in control
- Lender to receive a warrant for 100,000 shares at $2.50 per share, pending NYSE American listing approval
The filing
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