LIXTE Biotechnology (LIXT) Loans $6.5M to NOMAD Ahead of Merger
LIXTE is lending $6.5 million to NOMAD Transportable Power Systems before their planned July 1 closing, with the combined company set to be renamed and trade under a new ticker.
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The short version
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings (LIXT) has issued a $6.5 million secured loan to NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, the company it agreed to acquire, to fund component purchases and working capital ahead of an expected July 1, 2026 closing. The loan bears a 15% annual interest rate but no interest accrues until the merger closes or the merger agreement is terminated. Upon closing, the loan amount will automatically be applied (offset) against what LIXTE would otherwise pay to NOMAD under the merger deal. After closing, the combined company plans to be renamed NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. and trade on Nasdaq under a new ticker symbol yet to be announced.
Filing impact
Filing sentiment
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT) has loaned $6.5 million to NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, Inc., the company it is in the process of acquiring, according to an 8-K (a filing companies use to report major news) filed with the SEC on June 18, 2026.
Why the loan was made before closing
LIXTE said the money is meant to let NOMAD buy long-lead components — parts that take a long time to order and receive — and cover day-to-day operating costs while the two companies work toward a merger close expected on or about July 1, 2026. The goal, according to the filing, is to keep NOMAD's manufacturing running smoothly so it can fulfill its existing order pipeline without delay.
How the loan works
The $6.5 million loan is documented as a secured promissory note (a written promise to repay a debt, backed by collateral) dated June 17, 2026. Key terms include:
- Interest rate: 15% per year — but no interest accrues until the merger closes or the merger agreement is terminated.
- Default interest: If any payment is missed, the overdue amount accrues interest at 8% on top of the regular rate.
- Maturity: The loan is due 30 days after it was issued, but automatically extends in 30-day increments as long as the merger agreement remains in effect.
- Offset at closing: If the merger closes, the $6.5 million (plus any accrued interest) will be automatically subtracted from the consideration LIXTE would otherwise deliver to NOMAD under the merger terms — meaning NOMAD does not write a separate check to repay it.
- Collateral: The loan is secured by essentially all of NOMAD's assets, giving LIXTE a first-priority claim (first in line to be repaid) on those assets if NOMAD defaults.
A portion of the loan proceeds was used to pay off NOMAD's existing debt to BPCP Investment Holdings, LP (formerly Bay Point Capital Partners II, LP) in full. The remainder goes to NOMAD for working capital and general business purposes.
What happens if the merger falls through
If the merger agreement is terminated because LIXTE (or its merger subsidiary) breached the deal, NOMAD would have six months to repay the loan. If NOMAD is the breaching party, repayment would be due within three days. NOMAD can also repay the loan early at any time with no penalty.
Name and ticker change planned
Once the deal closes, and subject to required approvals, LIXTE plans to rename the combined company NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. and trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market under a new ticker symbol, which has not yet been announced, according to the filing.
NOMAD is described in the filing as a provider of mobile, utility-grade battery energy storage systems (BESS), serving utilities, industrial operators, and data center customers across North America.
Geordan Pursglove, Chief Executive Officer of LIXTE, was quoted in the filing: "Putting capital to work now, ahead of closing, reflects our conviction in NOMAD's platform and attempting to fulfill the demand we are seeing."
John Travaglini, President of NOMAD and its signatory on the loan, was also quoted: "The acceleration in demand from AI infrastructure and data center customers confirms that deployable, utility-grade storage is becoming an essential layer of the modern grid."
Key facts
- LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings (LIXT) issued a $6.5 million secured promissory note to NOMAD Transportable Power Systems on June 17, 2026.
- The merger of LIXTE and NOMAD is expected to close on or about July 1, 2026.
- The loan carries a 15% annual interest rate, with no interest accruing until the merger closes or the merger agreement is terminated.
- A portion of the loan was used to pay off NOMAD's existing debt to BPCP Investment Holdings, LP.
- At closing, the $6.5 million loan will be offset (applied) against merger consideration owed to NOMAD — effectively canceling the debt at close.
- If the merger is terminated due to NOMAD's breach, repayment is due within 3 days; if due to LIXTE's breach, repayment is due in 6 months.
- Upon closing, LIXTE plans to rename the combined company NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. and trade under a new, yet-to-be-announced Nasdaq ticker.
- The loan is secured by a first-priority lien on all of NOMAD's assets.
- NOMAD's president is John Travaglini; LIXTE's CEO is Geordan Pursglove.
- The underlying Merger Agreement was dated June 11, 2026.
Why it matters
This filing reveals that LIXTE is not waiting for the merger to close before putting significant capital — $6.5 million — to work inside NOMAD's business. That is meaningful for LIXT shareholders because it means the company's cash is now at risk in NOMAD ahead of any deal closing. The loan's automatic offset feature ties the two companies tightly together: if the merger closes as planned, the loan simply disappears into the deal math. But if the merger falls apart for any reason, LIXTE's ability to recover that $6.5 million depends on NOMAD's ability to repay or on LIXTE enforcing its collateral claim against NOMAD's assets. The planned name change and new ticker signal that LIXTE intends this transaction to be a full strategic pivot away from its current pharmaceutical identity and toward the energy storage sector.
Frequently asked
- Why is LIXTE lending money to NOMAD before the merger closes?
- According to the filing, LIXTE is lending $6.5 million so NOMAD can buy parts with long order times and cover operating costs, keeping its manufacturing running and allowing it to fulfill its existing order pipeline without waiting for the deal to officially close.
- What happens to the $6.5 million loan if the merger closes?
- If the merger closes, the loan amount — plus any accrued interest — is automatically subtracted from the money LIXTE would otherwise deliver to NOMAD under the merger agreement. The loan is then considered paid in full and cancelled.
- What happens if the merger deal falls apart?
- It depends on who caused the termination. If LIXTE breached the merger agreement, NOMAD has six months to repay the loan. If NOMAD breached it, repayment is due within three days. The loan is secured by all of NOMAD's assets, giving LIXTE a first-priority claim if NOMAD cannot repay.
- Will LIXTE's stock ticker change after the merger?
- Yes, according to the filing. Upon closing and subject to required approvals, the company plans to be renamed NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. and trade on Nasdaq under a new ticker symbol that has not yet been announced.
What the filing reported
- 1.01 Entry into a Material Agreement
- 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
- 9.01 Financial Statements & Exhibits
Source
Based on LIXTE BIOTECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.'s 8-K filed with the SEC on Jun 18, 2026. Read the original filing on SEC.gov ↗