FinTrade Sherpa Secures Interim Loan with 15% Interest, Pledges Core IP as Collateral

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FinTrade Sherpa, facing a going concern warning, has secured an interim promissory note for $74,811.50 from its largest shareholder, pledging its Alpha-Optimus project intellectual property as collateral at a 15% annual interest rate.

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• Secures Interim Financing

  FinTrade Sherpa entered into an Interim Promissory Note with its largest shareholder and debt holder, Lode Star Gold, INC, for $74,811.50 plus ongoing amounts.

• High-Interest Debt

  The note carries a daily compounding interest rate of 0.0411%, equivalent to 15.0015% per annum, retroactive to April 1, 2026.

• Pledges Core Intellectual Property

  The company granted a security interest in its 'Alpha-Optimus project' intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and proprietary software, as collateral for the loan.

• Potential Future Dilution

  The agreement includes a clause allowing the lender to convert unpaid debt into company shares at a discount to the market price upon default.

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This filing reveals FinTrade Sherpa's critical need for capital, evidenced by the high 15% annual interest rate and the decision to pledge its core intellectual property, the 'Alpha-Optimus project,' as collateral. While the interim financing provides a short-term lifeline for a company already under a 'going concern' warning, the terms are highly unfavorable and underscore the company's precarious financial position. The agreement also includes a 'Shares for Debt' clause, allowing the lender to convert debt into shares at a discount if the company defaults, posing a significant future dilution risk. Investors should view this as a necessary but costly measure to extend operational runway, with substantial risk to the company's key assets and future equity.