SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) (Frankfurt: 5OV0) has announced that it has retained ICP Securities Inc. to provide automated market-making services through ICP’s proprietary ICP Premium® algorithm. The agreement, in accordance with Canadian Securities Exchange policies, is designed to address temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of SPARC AI shares, thereby potentially improving market liquidity and reducing volatility for investors.
Under the terms of the agreement, SPARC AI will pay ICP a monthly fee of C$7,500 plus applicable taxes. The services are set to commence on June 9, 2026, for an initial four-month term. Notably, the agreement does not include performance-based compensation, stock options, or other securities-based consideration. ICP Securities will be responsible for all costs associated with its market-making activities, ensuring that the arrangement is transparent and straightforward.
This engagement is a strategic move for SPARC AI, a defence technology company focused on solving one of the most critical challenges in modern autonomous systems: accurate navigation and targeting when GPS is unavailable. The company’s AI-powered platform transforms low-cost inertial sensors already inside commercial drones into precision instruments without requiring additional hardware, external signals, or complex integration. SPARC AI’s software-only approach makes GPS-denied capability for target acquisition and navigation accessible at a price point and scale that modern drone operations demand, from single platforms to fleets of thousands.
For leaders in the defence and autonomous systems industries, the implications are significant. As drone operations expand and become more reliant on GPS, the vulnerability to signal disruption grows. SPARC AI’s technology addresses this vulnerability by enabling drones to navigate and target accurately even when GPS is jammed or unavailable. By engaging ICP Securities to improve market liquidity, SPARC AI is positioning itself to potentially attract a broader base of investors, which could support further research and development efforts. The company’s focus on affordability and scalability aligns with the needs of modern military and commercial drone operators seeking robust, cost-effective solutions.
Investors should note that market-making services can help reduce bid-ask spreads and minimize price volatility, making it easier to buy and sell shares. However, it is important to understand that ICP Securities’ activities will be limited to addressing temporary imbalances and do not guarantee price stability or increased trading volume. The monthly fee arrangement ensures that ICP’s incentives are aligned with providing consistent market-making services rather than speculative trading.
For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/wfpvX. Additional updates on SPARC AI can be found in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SPAIF.
