SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) (Frankfurt: 5OV0), a defence technology company specializing in GPS-denied navigation and targeting for autonomous systems, announced that it has retained ICP Securities Inc. to provide automated market-making services. The engagement, effective June 9, 2026, is designed to improve the liquidity and stability of SPARC AI's shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
Under the agreement, ICP Securities will utilize its proprietary ICP Premium(R) algorithm to automatically trade SPARC AI shares, focusing on addressing temporary imbalances in supply and demand. The service aims to narrow bid-ask spreads and reduce volatility, which can benefit both current and prospective shareholders by facilitating more efficient trading.
SPARC AI will pay ICP Securities a monthly fee of C$7,500 plus applicable taxes for the initial four-month term. The agreement does not include any performance-based compensation, stock options, or other securities-based consideration. ICP Securities will bear all costs associated with its market-making activities, ensuring that the company's expenses are predictable and limited to the fixed monthly fee.
This move underscores SPARC AI's commitment to enhancing shareholder value by improving market conditions for its stock. As a relatively small-cap company, increased liquidity can attract a broader investor base and potentially support higher valuation multiples. The market-making service is particularly important for companies listed on smaller exchanges where trading volumes may be lower.
SPARC AI's core technology addresses a critical challenge in modern autonomous systems: accurate navigation and targeting when GPS is unavailable. The company's AI-powered platform transforms low-cost inertial sensors already present in commercial drones into precision instruments without requiring additional hardware, external signals, or complex integration. This software-only approach makes GPS-denied capability for target acquisition and navigation accessible at the price point and scale demanded by modern drone operations, from single platforms to fleets of thousands.
The market-making engagement could signal to investors that SPARC AI is proactive about managing its public market presence. By ensuring that its shares trade more efficiently, the company may mitigate the risk of large price swings that can deter institutional investment. For the defence technology industry, this development highlights the growing intersection of advanced AI solutions with capital markets strategies to support innovation.
Investors can find the latest news and updates on SPARC AI in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SPAIF. The market-making services are set to commence on June 9, 2026, and will run for an initial term of four months, with the possibility of extension.
