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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2025
Ocean
Power Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
001-33417 |
22-2535818 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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28 Engelhard Drive, Suite B Monroe Township, New Jersey |
08831 |
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| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(609) 730-0400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol (s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
| Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value | OPTT | NYSE American | ||
| Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | N/A | NYSE American |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 7, 2025, Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing status of their supply chain. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
On April 10, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing a reseller agreement in Latin America. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibits | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated April 7, 2025. |
| 99.2 | Press release dated April 10, 2025. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. | ||
| Dated: | April 10, 2025 | /s/ Philipp Stratmann |
| Philipp Stratmann | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
Ocean Power Technologies Highlights Supply Chain Resilience
Amid Global Uncertainty
Majority Domestic Supply Chain Enables Operational
Continuity and Competitive Advantage
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 7, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and sustainable ocean energy solutions, today announced that it remains fully operational and strategically positioned to navigate ongoing global supply chain challenges, thanks to its majority domestic supply chain and resilient workforce.
In light of recent global developments impacting international logistics and raw material availability, OPT confirms that its current inventory levels and procurement practices remain unaffected. The Company does not anticipate any material impact on inventory costs and continues to fulfill customer commitments on schedule.
“Our strong domestic supply chain is a key differentiator for OPT, particularly in times of global economic uncertainty,” said Philipp Stratmann, President and CEO of OPT. “We are proud to maintain a fully U.S.-based workforce, consisting of over 20% veterans, while continuing to collaborate effectively with our international partners. This structure enables us to remain agile, responsive, and competitive across both the defense and commercial energy sectors.”
Demand for dual-use technologies that serve both defense and renewable energy applications is increasing in both domestic and international markets. OPT’s supply chain strategy and operational footprint are designed to meet this demand while maintaining high standards of quality, security, and delivery performance.
Stratmann added, “Our commitment to U.S. manufacturing and engineering excellence is central to our ability to support mission-critical applications for customers around the world.”
For additional information about OPT, please visit our website Ocean Power Technologies.
ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES
OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is in Monroe Township, New Jersey, with an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more about OPT’s groundbreaking products, services and solutions, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release may contain forward-looking statements that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “aim”, “will likely result”, “believe”, “expect”, “will continue”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “contemplate”, “seek to”, “future”, “objective”, “goal”, “project”, “should”, “will pursue” and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate and subject to risks and uncertainties, including OPT’s continuing ability to successfully navigate the new macroeconomic environment of competing reciprocal worldwide tariffs and related product pricing and supply chain impacts, the delivery of customer services, the conversion of potential customers to contracts and the realization of the potential revenue thereunder. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company’s most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update the forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
Contact Information
Investors: 203-561-6945 or investorrelations@oceanpowertech.com
Media: 609-730-0400 x402 or MediaRelations@oceanpowertech.com
Exhibit 99.2
Ocean Power Technologies Signs U.S. Reseller Agreement with Grava Hydrographic Solutions LLC
Expands Access to OPT’s WAM-V® Unmanned Surface Vehicle Technology Across the United States
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ, April 10, 2025 – Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT) (“OPT” or the “Company”), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced the signing of a reseller agreement with Grava Hydrographic Solutions LLC (“Grava Hydro”), a U.S.-based specialist in hydrographic and oceanographic equipment integration and services.
Under the agreement, Grava Hydro will expand the availability, sales, and support of OPT’s Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), the Wave Adaptive Modular Vessels (WAM-V®), throughout the United States.
Philipp Stratmann, CEO of Ocean Power Technologies, commented:
“Partnering with Grava Hydro represents a significant step in strengthening our domestic reseller network. Their expertise in hydrographic services and established customer relationships position them as an ideal partner to showcase and deploy our WAM-V technology in real-world environments.”
The agreement is part of OPT’s broader strategy to scale access to its marine robotics portfolio through trusted channel partners, delivering advanced capabilities for maritime data collection, survey operations, and coastal monitoring applications.
For more information about Ocean Power Technologies, please visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com. To learn more about Grava Hydrographic Solutions LLC, please visit www.GravaHydro.com.
ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES
OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI-capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® unmanned surface vehicles (USV’s) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is located in Monroe Township, New Jersey and has an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release may contain forward-looking statements that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “aim”, “will likely result”, “believe”, “expect”, “will continue”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “contemplate”, “seek to”, “future”, “objective”, “goal”, “project”, “should”, “will pursue” and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate and subject to risks and uncertainties, including the potential success with our new partner, Grava Hydrographic Solutions LLC (“Grava Hydro”), the delivery of customers services and the conversion of potential customers to contracts and the realization of the potential revenue thereunder. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company’s most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update the forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
Contact Information
Investors: 203-561-6945 or investorrelations@oceanpowertech.com
Media: 609-730-0400 x402 or MediaRelations@oceanpowertech.com