Lightbridge Corp Files 8-K
Ticker: LTBR · Form: 8-K · Filed: Jan 17, 2025 · CIK: 1084554
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Lightbridge Corp (LTBR) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.001, $1.6 m, $5.4 million, $600,000, $6.4 million |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: material-definitive-agreement
TL;DR
Lightbridge Corp signed a new deal, details TBD.
AI Summary
On January 16, 2025, LIGHTBRIDGE Corp entered into a Material Definitive Agreement. The filing does not provide specific details about the agreement or any associated dollar amounts. The company, formerly known as Thorium Power, Ltd and NOVASTAR RESOURCES LTD., is incorporated in Nevada and headquartered in Reston, VA.
Why It Matters
This 8-K filing indicates a significant new agreement for Lightbridge Corp, which could impact its future operations and financial performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The filing indicates a material definitive agreement, but lacks specific details, creating uncertainty about the nature and impact of the deal.
Key Players & Entities
- LIGHTBRIDGE Corp (company) — Registrant
- Thorium Power, Ltd (company) — Former company name
- NOVASTAR RESOURCES LTD. (company) — Former company name
- January 16, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
What is the nature of the Material Definitive Agreement entered into by LIGHTBRIDGE Corp?
The filing states that LIGHTBRIDGE Corp entered into a Material Definitive Agreement on January 16, 2025, but does not provide specific details about the agreement itself.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported in this 8-K filing occurred on January 16, 2025.
What are the former names of LIGHTBRIDGE Corp mentioned in the filing?
The filing mentions that LIGHTBRIDGE Corp was formerly known as Thorium Power, Ltd and NOVASTAR RESOURCES LTD.
In which state is LIGHTBRIDGE Corp incorporated?
LIGHTBRIDGE Corp is incorporated in Nevada.
What is the business address of LIGHTBRIDGE Corp?
The business address of LIGHTBRIDGE Corp is 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 2000, Reston, VA 20190.
Filing Stats: 844 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 12.8 · Accepted 2025-01-17 16:01:20
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — nge on Which Registered: Common Stock, $0.001 par value LTBR The Nasdaq Capital M
- $1.6 m — ee time were increased by approximately $1.6 million, bringing the total estimated cos
- $5.4 million — elopment Agreement, described below, to $5.4 million. Additionally, the Company will provide
- $600,000 — ovide a one time installment payment of $600,000 that may be drawn upon by Battelle. Aft
- $6.4 million — reements are estimated at approximately $6.4 million (excluding project contingencies) on a
Filing Documents
- ltbr_8k.htm (8-K) — 27KB
- ltbr_ex101.htm (EX-10.1) — 5KB
- ltbr_ex101img8.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 59KB
- ltbr_ex101img7.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 135KB
- ltbr_ex101img6.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 75KB
- ltbr_ex101img5.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 84KB
- ltbr_ex101img4.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 80KB
- ltbr_ex101img3.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 90KB
- ltbr_ex101img2.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 153KB
- ltbr_ex101img1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 142KB
- 0001477932-25-000327.txt ( ) — 1281KB
- ltbr-20250116.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 6KB
- ltbr-20250116_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 14KB
- ltbr-20250116_cal.xml (EX-101.CAL) — 1KB
- ltbr-20250116_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 9KB
- ltbr-20250116_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 2KB
- ltbr_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On January 16, 2025, Lightbridge Corporation ("Lightbridge" or the "Company") and Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC ("Battelle"), the operating contractor of Idaho National Laboratory, entered into Modification No. 3 ("Modification No. 3") to the Project Task Statement under the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, dated September 27, 2022, as amended, by and between the Company and Battelle. Pursuant to the terms of Modification No. 3, the potential amounts payable by the Company to Battelle for its expenses and employee time were increased by approximately $1.6 million, bringing the total estimated cost for the work to be performed under the "Umbrella" Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, described below, to $5.4 million. Additionally, the Company will provide a one time installment payment of $600,000 that may be drawn upon by Battelle. After that point, the Company will resume monthly payments based on invoices. As previously disclosed, on December 9, 2022, the Company entered into initial releases with Battelle in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE"), which releases set forth the initial scopes of work and funding commitments under an "Umbrella" Strategic Partnership Project Agreement and an "Umbrella" Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (together, the "Agreements"), each dated September 27, 2022, between the Company and Battelle. Under the Agreements, the Company is responsible for most expenses and will reimburse Battelle for its expenses and employee time, and Battelle and DOE will contribute feedstock materials for the fabrication of ingots and extrusion of billets. Battelle will also fabricate irradiation capsule hardware and assemble the experiment with fuel coupons and irradiate the experiment in the Advanced Test Reactor ("ATR"). Each Agreement has an initial term of seven years from the effective date. Pursuant to the initial releases, the Company
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 10.1 Modification No. 3 to the Project Task Statement, dated January 16, 2025, under the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, dated December 9, 2022, by and between Lightbridge Corporation and Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). Certain portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally an unredacted copy of this Exhibit to the SEC upon request. 2
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES 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 hereunto duly authorized. LIGHTBRIDGE CORPORATION Dated: January 17, 2025 By: /s/ Seth Grae Name: Seth Grae Title: President and Chief Executive Officer 3