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NextTrip (NASDAQ: NTRP) acquires GoUSA TV assets with royalties

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NextTrip, Inc. entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire select content, brand rights and distribution assets of the GoUSA TV travel streaming platform from The Corporation for Travel Promotion, doing business as Brand USA. The deal closed on February 2, 2026.

The company will pay $350,000 in cash plus restricted shares valued at $350,000, based on the weighted average share price over twenty trading days before closing. NextTrip will also pay a 15% royalty on gross advertising revenue from existing GoUSA TV FAST channel content for three years, and a 1% royalty for every $100,000 in destination booking revenue directly attributed to the acquired and related content, with a minimum of $30,000 per quarter.

The restricted shares were issued in a private, unregistered transaction relying on Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation D exemptions under the Securities Act, and are characterized as restricted securities under Rule 144.

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NextTrip adds streaming and booking-linked assets with cash, stock and royalties.

NextTrip is acquiring GoUSA TV content, brand rights and distribution assets from Brand USA for a mix of $350,000 cash, restricted shares valued at $350,000, and ongoing royalty obligations. This shifts some consideration into performance-based payments tied to advertising and booking activity.

The agreement includes a 15% royalty on gross advertising revenue from existing GoUSA TV FAST channel content and a 1% royalty for every $100,000 of destination booking revenue directly attributed to the content, with a minimum of $30,000 per quarter. These terms create continuing cash outflows that depend on how effectively NextTrip monetizes the acquired assets.

The equity component is unregistered, issued under Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation D, which avoids immediate public offering costs but adds restricted stock to the capital structure. Future disclosures in company filings may detail how the GoUSA TV assets integrate into NextTrip’s broader travel and media strategy.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Financial
The company completed a significant acquisition or sale of business assets.
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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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

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2026 (February 2, 2026)

 

NextTrip, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Nevada   001-38015   27-1865814

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

3900 Paseo del Sol    
Santa Fe, New Mexico   87507
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (505) 438-2576

 

 

(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 (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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, par value $0.001 per share   NTRP   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 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

Asset Purchase Agreement

 

On February 2, 2026, NextTrip, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with The Corporation for Travel Promotion , doing business as “Brand USA” (“Seller”) pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to purchase select content, brand rights and distribution assets (collectively, the “Assets”) of GoUSA TV, a travel streaming platform originally launched to showcase destinations across the United States, and to assume certain liabilities of Seller.

 

The aggregate consideration under the Purchase Agreement is $350,000 in cash plus restricted shares of the Company (the “Shares”) with a value of $350,000 based on the weighted average price of the Shares for the twenty consecutive trading days ending on (and including) the trading day that is two trading days prior to the closing of the transaction. In addition, the Company will pay to Seller a royalty equal to 15% of the Company’s gross advertising revenue received by the Company during the period beginning on the closing date and ending on the third anniversary of the closing date from the exploitation by the Company of the content rights in existing content on the GoUSA TV FAST channels. The Company has also agreed, for a three year period beginning on the closing date, to pay a royalty of 1% for every $100,000 in destination booking revenue generated by the Company after the closing date with respect to bookings that are directly attributed to the content included in the Assets, including the existing catalogue acquired at the closing and any future original productions created by Seller and distributed to the Company. The royalty is payable quarterly with a minimum payment of $30,000 per quarter.

 

The foregoing description of the Purchase Agreement is not complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the Purchase Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference

 

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

 

The purchase of the Assets closed on February 2,2026. The information included in Item 1.01 above is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.01

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information in Item 1.01 regarding the issuance of the Shares is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and were issued to Seller in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder. Accordingly, the Shares constitute “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Act.

 

Item 7.01 Registration FD Disclosure

 

On February 3, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the closing of the Purchase Agreement. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number   Description
10.1   Purchase Agreement
99.1   Press Release
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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.

 

    NEXTTRIP, INC.
     
Date: February 3, 2026 By: /s/ William Kerby
    Name: William Kerby Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

FAQ

What assets did NextTrip (NTRP) acquire under the GoUSA TV deal?

NextTrip acquired select content, brand rights and distribution assets of the GoUSA TV travel streaming platform. These assets include existing content and related rights designed to showcase U.S. destinations, along with distribution capabilities tied to GoUSA TV FAST channels.

How much is NextTrip paying for the GoUSA TV assets?

NextTrip is paying $350,000 in cash plus restricted shares valued at $350,000. The share value is based on the weighted average trading price over twenty consecutive trading days ending two trading days before closing, splitting consideration between cash and equity.

What royalty obligations does NextTrip have to Brand USA after the acquisition?

NextTrip will pay a 15% royalty on gross advertising revenue from existing GoUSA TV FAST channel content for three years. It will also pay a 1% royalty for every $100,000 in destination booking revenue directly attributed to the acquired and related content, with a $30,000 quarterly minimum.

When did NextTrip complete the acquisition of GoUSA TV assets?

The purchase of the GoUSA TV assets by NextTrip closed on February 2, 2026. This closing date triggers the start of the three-year royalty periods for advertising revenue and destination booking revenue tied to the acquired content and related productions.

How were the NextTrip shares issued to Brand USA structured legally?

The restricted shares issued to Brand USA were not registered under the Securities Act. They were issued in a private transaction relying on Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation D exemptions, and are classified as restricted securities under Rule 144.

Did NextTrip announce the GoUSA TV acquisition publicly?

Yes. NextTrip issued a press release on February 3, 2026 announcing the closing of the Asset Purchase Agreement. That press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and provides public communication of the transaction and its completion.