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Knorex (KNRX) secures $3M notes and up to $50M share purchase deal

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KNOREX Ltd. entered new financing arrangements that include issuing $3 million in senior unsecured notes and securing an equity purchase commitment of up to $50 million of class A ordinary shares. The notes mature in June 2026, generated net proceeds of $2.7 million, and part of the funds were used to repay existing debt.

Under a share purchase agreement, an investor may buy ordinary shares over 36 months after a resale registration statement becomes effective, at small discounts to market prices. KNOREX will also pay up to $500,000 in commitment fees in ordinary shares, mainly supporting future funding flexibility and general corporate purposes.

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Knorex adds short-term debt and a sizeable equity line for funding flexibility.

Knorex issued $3 million of senior unsecured notes maturing in June 2026, receiving $2.7 million net and using about $700 thousand to repay existing indebtedness, including obligations to management and shareholders. This modestly reshapes near-term liabilities while providing incremental liquidity.

The company also signed a share purchase agreement giving an investor a commitment of up to $50 million in class A ordinary shares over 36 months after a resale registration statement becomes effective. Actual usage, pricing (1–3% discounts), and potential dilution will depend on future market conditions and Knorex’s funding choices.

Commitment fees of up to $500,000, paid in shares, and mandatory prepayment of 20% of equity draw proceeds toward the notes link the debt and equity pieces. Subsequent disclosures about drawdowns under the commitment and note repayments will clarify the long-term impact on leverage and share count.

Senior notes principal $3 million Aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes issued March 31, 2026
Net note proceeds $2.7 million Net cash received from issuance of the notes
Debt repaid $700 thousand Approximate amount of existing indebtedness repaid using note proceeds
Management-related debt repaid $365 thousand Portion of $513,758 unsecured post-IPO debt to management/shareholder lenders repaid
Equity commitment size $50 million Maximum aggregate purchase commitment for class A ordinary shares
Initial commitment fee $250,000 Market value of ordinary shares equal to 0.5% of commitment, paid in three installments
Additional fee trigger $25 million Aggregate share sales threshold for an additional $250,000 commitment fee
Mandatory prepayment rate 20% of gross proceeds Portion of equity purchase proceeds required to prepay the notes
Note Purchase Agreement financial
"entered into (i) that certain Note Purchase Agreement (the “Notes Agreement”)"
A note purchase agreement is a contract where an investor buys a company’s promissory note — essentially an IOU promising repayment with interest — instead of buying equity. It matters to investors because it defines the borrower’s repayment schedule, interest rate and legal protections, so it affects expected returns, risk of loss, and where the investor stands compared with shareholders or other creditors if the company runs into trouble.
Share Purchase Agreement financial
"that certain Share Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”)"
A share purchase agreement is a written contract that outlines the terms and conditions for buying and selling shares of a company. It specifies details like the price, number of shares, and any special conditions, ensuring both buyer and seller agree on the transaction. For investors, it provides clarity and legal protection, making sure the purchase is clear and enforceable.
Registration Rights Agreement financial
"that certain Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”)"
A registration rights agreement is a contract that gives investors the option to have their ownership stakes officially registered with the government, making it easier to sell their shares later. This agreement matters because it provides investors with a clearer path to cash out their investments if they choose, offering more liquidity and confidence in their ability to sell their holdings when desired.
resale registration statement regulatory
"including the filing and effectiveness of a resale registration statement (the “Registration Statement”)"
A resale registration statement is a document filed with regulators that allows existing shareholders to sell their shares to the public. It provides the necessary legal approval and information for these shares to be resold on the market, helping to increase the availability of shares for trading. For investors, it signals that shares held by current owners can be offered for sale, potentially affecting share prices and market liquidity.
Section 4(a)(2) regulatory
"in reliance on the exemption afforded under Section 4(a)(2) thereof"
Section 4(a)(2) is a part of U.S. securities laws that allows companies to sell their stock directly to certain investors without registering the sale with regulators. This process is often used for private placements, making it easier and faster for companies to raise money from knowledgeable or institutional investors. It matters to investors because it provides an alternative way to buy shares, often with fewer disclosures and lower costs.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of April 2026

 

Commission file number: 001-42862

 

KNOREX Ltd.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

21 Merchant Road, #04-01

Singapore 058267

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

On March 31, 2026, KNOREX Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted corporation (the “Company”, “our”), entered into (i) that certain Note Purchase Agreement (the “Notes Agreement”) with North Commerce Parkway Capital LP and TQ Master Fund LP (collectively, the “Purchasers” and each, a “Purchaser”), pursuant to which, the Company issued a senior unsecured Note to each Purchaser (collectively, the “Notes”), (ii) that certain Share Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with RK Capital Management LLC, North Commerce Parkway Capital LP and TQP Holdings LLC (collectively, the “Investor”) and (iii) that certain Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with the Investor.

 

Under the terms and subject to the conditions of the Notes Agreement, the Company issued Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $3 million to the Purchasers. The Notes mature in June 2026 and the Notes Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, conditions, and indemnification obligations of the Company. The Company received net proceeds of $2.7 million from issuance of the Notes and used approximately $700 thousand to repay existing outstanding indebtedness (including the repayment of approximately $365 thousand of a total of $513,758 of outstanding, unsecured indebtedness incurred subsequent to the Company’s IPO in September 2025 from lenders who include members of Company management and shareholders of the Company) with the remaining $2 million in net proceeds used for transaction expenses and general corporate purposes. The Notes are subject to mandatory prepayment of an amount equal to 20% of the gross proceeds of the amounts purchased under the Purchase Agreement.

 

Under the terms and subject to the conditions of the Purchase Agreement, the Investor has committed to purchase, subject to certain limitations, up to $50 million (the “Commitment”) of the Company’s class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0005 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”). The Company has the right, but not the obligation, to direct the Investor to purchase up to the Total Commitment of Ordinary Shares from time to time for a period of 36 months from the date of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement. The purchase is subject to certain conditions, including the filing and effectiveness of a resale registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) registering the resale of the Ordinary Shares to be sold to the Investor under the Purchase Agreement.

 

Upon receipt of a purchase notice or intraday purchase notice from the Company, the Investor may be obligated to purchase Ordinary Shares as the Company directs, subject to certain conditions and limitations, at a price per share calculated based on a 3% discount to the trading price of the Ordinary Shares in the case of a purchase notice, and at a price per share calculated based on a 1% discount to the lowest sale price of the Ordinary Shares after delivery of an intraday purchase notice, as applicable, over the relevant pricing periods, each of which commences after delivery of a valid purchase notice or intraday purchase notice by the Company. Actual sales of shares of Ordinary Shares to the Investor will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by the Company from time-to-time, including, among other things, market conditions, the trading price of the Company’s Ordinary Shares, and determinations by the Company as to the appropriate sources of funding for the Company and its operations.

 

The net proceeds from sales, if any, under the Purchase Agreement to the Company will depend on the frequency and prices at which the Company sells Ordinary Shares to the Investor. The Company expects that any proceeds received by the Company from such sales to the Investor will primarily be used for general corporate purposes. It is possible that no shares will be issued under the Purchase Agreement.

 

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company will pay a commitment fee to the Investor in the form of Ordinary Shares with an aggregate market value of $250,000 or 0.5% of the Commitment (the “Initial Commitment Fee”), which will be paid in three equal monthly installments commencing on the effective date of the Registration Statement. If the Company sells an aggregate of $25 million or more Ordinary Shares under the Purchase Agreement, the Company will pay an additional commitment fee to the Investor in the form of Ordinary Shares with an aggregate market value of $250,000 or an additional 0.5% of the Commitment (together with the Initial Commitment Fee, the “Commitment Fee”), which will be paid in three equal monthly installments commencing on the one month anniversary of the Company’s sale of $25 million or more of Ordinary Shares under the Purchase Agreement.

 

In connection with the entry into the Purchase Agreement, the Company also entered into the Registration Rights Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to file with the SEC, within forty-five calendar days of the date of the Registration Rights Agreement, the Registration Statement for the resale by the Investor of Ordinary Shares that may be issued in connection with the Commitment under the Purchase Agreement (including the Ordinary Shares used to pay the Commitment Fee).

 

 

 

 

The Purchase Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement contain customary representations, warranties, conditions, and indemnification obligations of the parties. The Purchase Agreement will automatically terminate on the earliest of (i) the 36-month anniversary of the effective date of the Registration Statement, (ii) the date on which the Investor shall have made payment to the Company for Ordinary Shares equal to the Commitment or (iii) the date any statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction that would prohibit any of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement goes into effect. The Company has the right to terminate the Purchase Agreement at any time, at no cost or penalty, upon ten trading days’ prior written notice to the Investor so long as (a) there are no outstanding purchase notices under which the Ordinary Shares have yet to be issued and (b) the Company has paid all amounts owed to the Investor pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. The Company and the Investor may also agree to terminate the Purchase Agreement by mutual written consent.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Notes Agreement, Purchase Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of such agreements, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3, respectively, and each of which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

This Current Report on Form 6-K shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

 

The Notes as well as the Ordinary Shares that may be issued under the Purchase Agreement are being offered and sold in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in reliance on the exemption afforded under Section 4(a)(2) thereof.

 

Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1   Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2026, by and among KNOREX Ltd., North Commerce Parkway Capital LP and TQ Master Fund LP.
10.2   Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2026, by and among KNOREX Ltd., RK Capital Management LLC, North Commerce Parkway Capital LP and TQP Holdings LLC.
10.3   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2026, by and among KNOREX Ltd., RK Capital Management LLC, North Commerce Parkway Capital LP and TQP Holdings LLC.

 

 

 

 

Signature

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  KNOREX Ltd.
   
  By: /s/ Khar Heng Choo
  Name: Khar Heng Choo
  Title:

Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: April 2, 2026

 

 

 

FAQ

What new financing did KNOREX (KNRX) complete in March 2026?

KNOREX completed two financing steps: it issued $3 million of senior unsecured notes and secured an equity purchase commitment of up to $50 million of class A ordinary shares. These arrangements are designed to provide short-term liquidity and potential longer-term funding capacity.

How will KNOREX (KNRX) use the $3 million note proceeds?

KNOREX received $2.7 million in net proceeds from the notes. It used approximately $700 thousand to repay existing indebtedness, including about $365 thousand of unsecured debt incurred after its September 2025 IPO, with the remaining funds going to transaction expenses and general corporate purposes.

What are the key terms of KNOREX’s $50 million equity purchase commitment?

An investor has committed to purchase, subject to conditions, up to $50 million of KNOREX class A ordinary shares over 36 months after a resale registration statement becomes effective. Shares are priced at small discounts to market under purchase or intraday purchase notices issued by the company.

What commitment fees will KNOREX (KNRX) pay under the share purchase agreement?

KNOREX will pay an initial commitment fee in ordinary shares with a market value of $250,000, equal to 0.5% of the commitment, in three monthly installments. If it sells $25 million or more of shares under the agreement, it will pay an additional $250,000 in share-based fees.

Are the KNOREX notes and potential share issuances registered under the Securities Act?

The notes and any ordinary shares issued under the purchase agreement are being offered and sold in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, relying on Section 4(a)(2). A separate resale registration statement is required for the investor’s resale of ordinary shares.

When does KNOREX’s $50 million purchase agreement expire or terminate?

The purchase agreement automatically terminates on the earliest of the 36-month anniversary of the resale registration statement’s effectiveness, when the investor has paid the full $50 million commitment, or when a prohibition on the transactions takes effect. The company can also end it earlier under specified conditions.

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