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Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR | OTCQB: SBLCF) has announced the issuance of 4,300,300 common shares at a deemed price of $0.05 per share to settle $215,015 in outstanding obligations owed to service providers. The board-approved transaction, effective August 27, 2026, allows the Vancouver-based blockchain and digital asset company to reduce current liabilities without deploying cash. The company also provided a technology commercialisation update, signalling a shift toward commercial execution of its platform.
Key Points
- Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR | OTCQB: SBLCF) announced a shares-for-services issuance on August 27, 2026.
- 4,300,300 common shares issued at $0.05 per share to settle $215,015 in service-related obligations.
- Shares carry a statutory hold period expiring December 28, 2026; 600,000 shares issued to a non-arm’s-length party constitute a related party transaction under MI 61-101.
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Share Issuance Structure and Related Party Disclosure
Of the 4,300,300 shares issued, 3,700,300 will go to arm’s-length contractors and service providers, while 600,000 shares will be issued to a non-arm’s-length party, constituting a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101. The company states it is relying on exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, noting that the fair market value of the related party component does not exceed 25% of the company’s market capitalisation. All shares are subject to a statutory hold period expiring December 28, 2026.
Balance Sheet Impact of the Equity Settlement
The release states the transaction is expected to strengthen Spirit’s balance sheet by eliminating $215,015 in current liabilities without drawing on cash reserves. Service obligations being settled relate to corporate and operational support, management and advisory services, technology development and technical services, and investor relations and communications. By using equity rather than cash to satisfy these amounts, the company indicates it intends to preserve liquidity for ongoing operations, technology development, and broader capital allocation priorities.
Technology Commercialisation Progress and CEO Commentary
Alongside the financing disclosure, Spirit provided an operational update indicating development efforts remain focused on platform optimisation and functionality enhancements. The company’s CEO, Suha Askary, is quoted in the release stating the focus is shifting toward commercial execution, with the objective of bringing technology to market, building adoption, and establishing a foundation for revenue generation. The release states that additional details regarding product functionality, strategic branding, and commercialisation plans will be released in due course, with market entry targeted following upcoming corporate milestones.
Source: kalkine.ca