International Battery Metals Finalizes $2.0M Deep Discount Private Placement with Insider, Issuing 26.4M Units

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This 8-K finalizes the terms and issuance of a $2.0 million private placement that was previously announced on February 10, 2026. The company issued 26.4 million units, each consisting of one common share and one warrant, to EV Metals 9 LLC, an entity affiliated with major shareholder Jacob Warnock. The units were priced at $0.08, representing a significant discount to the current market price of $0.125. The warrants are exercisable at C$0.14 per share for four years. This transaction provides crucial capital for the deployment of the company's modular direct lithium extraction plant and general corporate purposes, which is positive for extending the company's operational runway. However, the issuance of 26.4 million shares and the potential issuance of another 26.4 million shares upon warrant exercise represent a substantial potential dilution of approximately 16.7% for existing shareholders. The deep discount at which the units were sold, despite insider participation, indicates the company's need for capital and could put pressure on the stock price.

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• Private Placement Finalized

  International Battery Metals Ltd. closed a $2.0 million private placement, issuing 26,427,053 units to EV Metals 9 LLC, an affiliate of a major shareholder.

• Deep Discount Pricing

  Each unit, comprising one common share and one warrant, was priced at $0.08, a 36% discount to the current stock price of $0.125.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  The transaction involves the immediate issuance of 26.4 million shares and warrants for an additional 26.4 million shares, representing a potential 16.7% dilution to existing shareholders.

• Capital for Operations

  The $2.0 million in gross proceeds will be used for the deployment of the company's modular direct lithium extraction plant and general corporate purposes.

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This 8-K finalizes the terms and issuance of a $2.0 million private placement that was previously announced on February 10, 2026. The company issued 26.4 million units, each consisting of one common share and one warrant, to EV Metals 9 LLC, an entity affiliated with major shareholder Jacob Warnock. The units were priced at $0.08, representing a significant discount to the current market price of $0.125. The warrants are exercisable at C$0.14 per share for four years. This transaction provides crucial capital for the deployment of the company's modular direct lithium extraction plant and general corporate purposes, which is positive for extending the company's operational runway. However, the issuance of 26.4 million shares and the potential issuance of another 26.4 million shares upon warrant exercise represent a substantial potential dilution of approximately 16.7% for existing shareholders. The deep discount at which the units were sold, despite insider participation, indicates the company's need for capital and could put pressure on the stock price.