Plug Power Eliminates Potential Dilution of Over 42 Million Shares by Terminating Walmart Warrant

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Plug Power Inc. has entered into a new license agreement with Walmart Inc., which includes the termination of a prior warrant agreement, effectively eliminating the potential future issuance of over 42 million shares of common stock.

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• Warrant Termination Eliminates Dilution

  Walmart Inc. has agreed to terminate a prior warrant agreement, eliminating the potential future issuance of 42,192,479 shares of Plug Power common stock, which significantly reduces future dilution risk.

• New License Agreement with Walmart

  Plug Power entered into a Release Event License Agreement with Walmart, granting contingent, limited-use access to escrowed GenKey System materials under specific 'Release Events' to ensure operational continuity for Walmart.

• Strengthened Strategic Relationship

  The agreement solidifies the long-term partnership with Walmart, ensuring continuity of GenKey system operations and establishing new fee structures for the license.

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This 8-K filing details a new Release Event License Agreement with Walmart, a key customer. The most significant aspect of this agreement is the termination of a prior warrant that previously allowed Walmart to purchase up to 55.2 million shares. By forfeiting vested portions and cancelling unvested portions, Plug Power has eliminated the potential for over 42 million shares of future dilution. This significantly strengthens the company's capital structure by removing a substantial overhang on its stock. The license agreement also ensures business continuity for Walmart's use of Plug Power's GenKey system, providing a framework for intellectual property access under specific 'release events' and establishing fees, further solidifying the strategic relationship.