ECD Automotive (NASDAQ: ECDA) explores $2M–$10M preferred equity deals

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ECD Automotive Design, Inc. reports that, starting on January 6, 2026, one of its lenders began discussions with the company about potential strategic transactions valued between $2 million and $10 million. These transactions could involve a mix of cash and preferred stock, and are described as expected to close within the next 30 days. The company and the same lender are also considering a debt-to-preferred equity exchange valued between $2 million and $10 million to help improve the company’s shareholder equity position.

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ECD Automotive is exploring $2M–$10M lender deals using preferred equity.

ECD Automotive Design, Inc. discloses that a lender has begun discussions about strategic transactions valued between $2 million and $10 million. These could include a combination of cash and preferred stock, which, if completed, would inject capital in a form that ranks ahead of common stock but typically behind debt in the capital structure.

The company is also considering a debt-to-preferred equity exchange with the same lender, again in the $2 million to $10 million range. This type of exchange can reduce reported debt and increase shareholder equity, aligning with the company’s stated goal of improving its shareholder equity position. The disclosure notes that these transactions are expected to close within the next 30 days, but they remain subject to ongoing discussions with the lender.

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Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

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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

January 6, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

ECD AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-41497		86-2559175
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4390 Industrial Lane Kissimmee, Florida		34758
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (407) 483-4825

(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
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

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		ECDA		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants		ECDAW		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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 8.01. Other Event.

Commencing on January 6, 2026, a lender of ECD Automotive Design, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into discussions with the Company concerning pursuing various strategic transactions with the Company valued between $2 million and $10 million for a combination of cash and preferred stock, which are expected to close within the next 30 days and/or a debt to preferred equity exchange valued between $2 million and $10 million with the current lender to help the Company improve its the Shareholder Equity position.

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.

Dated: January 7, 2026
	ECD AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN, INC.
	By:	/s/ Victoria Hay
	Name:	Victoria Hay
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did ECD Automotive Design, Inc. (ECDA) disclose in this 8-K?

ECD Automotive Design, Inc. disclosed that, commencing on January 6, 2026, one of its lenders began discussions with the company about potential strategic transactions valued between $2 million and $10 million, involving cash and preferred stock, and a possible debt-to-preferred equity exchange.

What is the size of the potential transactions ECD Automotive is considering?

The company states that both the strategic transactions and the potential debt-to-preferred equity exchange with its lender are each valued between $2 million and $10 million.

What types of securities are involved in ECD Automotive’s potential transactions?

The disclosure mentions a combination of cash and preferred stock for strategic transactions, and a debt-to-preferred equity exchange with the current lender.

When are ECD Automotive’s potential transactions expected to close?

The company states that the various strategic transactions are expected to close within the next 30 days from the start of discussions on January 6, 2026.

Why is ECD Automotive pursuing these lender transactions?

ECD Automotive indicates that the potential debt-to-preferred equity exchange and related strategic transactions with its lender are intended to help the company improve its shareholder equity position.

Who is ECD Automotive Design, Inc.’s reporting officer on this 8-K?

The report is signed on behalf of ECD Automotive Design, Inc. by Victoria Hay, who is identified as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.