Dragonfly Energy Announces Strategic Acquisition of Dakota Lithium Assets, Expanding Into New Markets
Rhea-AI Summary
Dragonfly Energy (Nasdaq: DFLI) completed the capital-efficient acquisition of substantially all operating assets associated with the Dakota Lithium brand for a total purchase price of $4 million, including $1 million in cash and $3 million in common stock valued at $2.00 per share (1,500,000 shares) with a 12‑month lock-up.
The acquired assets include the Dakota Lithium brand and IP, product inventory, a complementary battery portfolio, and established customer and distributor relationships across marine, outdoor recreation, powersports, golf cart and other specialty battery markets. Based on historical financial information provided to Dragonfly Energy, Dakota Lithium generated approximately $12 million in net revenue in 2025, below prior years due to working-capital and inventory constraints. Dragonfly Energy plans to run Dakota Lithium as a distinct brand alongside Battle Born Batteries, using existing commercial, operational and support infrastructure, and expects the deal to begin contributing meaningful revenue and be accretive to Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2026.
Concurrent lender amendments reduce minimum cash covenants and allow two quarters of paid-in-kind interest, which are expected to preserve about $1 million of near-term liquidity and provide additional financial flexibility.
Positive
- $4 million total acquisition price for Dakota Lithium assets
- Equity portion valued at $2.00 per share, 1,500,000 shares, 12‑month lock-up
- Dakota Lithium generated about $12 million net revenue in 2025
- Lender amendments expected to preserve about $1 million near-term liquidity
- Acquisition expected to be accretive to Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2026
Negative
- Dakota Lithium’s 2025 net revenue $12 million was significantly below prior years due to constraints
- Interest for the next two quarters to be paid in kind rather than cash
News Explained
The completed deal adds 1,500,000 common shares, reducing existing holders’ percentage ownership; reported cash was $8,637,000 on March 31, 2026.
The completed acquisition uses
The stock portion is therefore an ownership transfer rather than cash consideration alone: the supplied dilution definition says additional shares increase the total share count and reduce an existing holder’s percentage ownership.
As of
Sources and calculations
- Dragonfly Energy Dakota Lithium acquisition release (2026-07-31)
- Dilution definition (2026-07-17)
- Dragonfly Energy first-quarter fundamentals (2026Q1)
- Cash and equivalents vs quarterly operating cash outflow, in days of cash use $8,637,000 / ($8,784,000 / 90) = [object Object]
Market reaction after Dakota Lithium acquisition: DFLI -9.30% in the Jul 31 session
In the Jul 31 session, DFLI declined 9.30%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.8% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -21.4% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 30 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was very high at 4.3x the daily average, suggesting heavy selling pressure.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | Sales leadership appointment | Positive | +2.7% | Transportation veteran appointed to lead national fleet sales expansion |
| Jun 23 | Board appointment | Positive | -1.6% | Battery technology and AI expert joined the board of directors |
| Jun 18 | U.S. patent allowance | Positive | +5.3% | Patent allowance strengthened solid-state battery manufacturing intellectual property |
| Jun 15 | European patent allowance | Positive | +10.4% | European patent allowance reinforced dry-electrode manufacturing platform |
| Jun 02 | Litigation announcement | Negative | +2.3% | Company sued an individual over alleged misleading battery claims |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Three of four positive historical announcements were followed by gains, while one positive management announcement diverged and the lawsuit-related item also diverged.
Key Terms
adjusted ebitda financial
lithium iron phosphate technical
contractual lock-up financial
section 4(a)(2) regulatory
AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
Capital-efficient acquisition adds an established revenue base with expected Adjusted EBITDA accretion beginning in Q4 2026
- Acquisition expands Dragonfly Energy’s reach across marine, outdoor recreation, powersports, golf cart and other specialty battery markets
- Dakota Lithium generated approximately
$12 million in net revenue in 2025 despite working-capital and inventory constraints that significantly limited product availability - Expected to begin contributing meaningful revenue and be accretive to Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2026
$4 million purchase price includes$1 million in cash, with the remaining consideration paid in Dragonfly Energy common stock valued at$2.00 per share, a premium to recent trading levels- Concurrent lender amendments provide additional financial flexibility
RENO, Nev., July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) (“Dragonfly Energy” or the “Company”), an industry leader in lithium battery technology, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets associated with the Dakota Lithium® brand. The acquisition expands Dragonfly Energy’s reach across marine, outdoor recreation, powersports, golf cart and other specialty battery markets and is expected to begin contributing meaningful revenue and be accretive to Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Dakota Lithium is a recognized lithium iron phosphate battery brand with an established presence across specialty battery markets. The acquired assets include the Dakota Lithium brand and related intellectual property, product inventory, a complementary battery portfolio, and established customer and distributor relationships.
Based on historical financial information provided to Dragonfly Energy, Dakota Lithium generated approximately
Dragonfly Energy plans to support the Dakota Lithium brand through its existing commercial, operational, fulfillment and customer-support infrastructure. The Company believes this approach can help restore product availability, support existing customers and create a complementary revenue stream without requiring a proportional increase in fixed overhead.
Dragonfly Energy intends to operate Dakota Lithium as a distinct brand alongside Battle Born Batteries®. The multi-brand strategy is expected to broaden the Company’s overall product offering, reach additional customer segments and price points, and expand its participation across complementary battery markets while preserving the established positioning of each brand.
The total purchase price was
In connection with the transaction, Dragonfly Energy’s existing lenders agreed to amend certain terms of the Company’s debt arrangements, including reducing the Company’s minimum cash covenant and providing for the next two quarters of interest to be paid in kind rather than in cash. These amendments are expected to preserve approximately
“We believe Dakota Lithium represents a compelling strategic and financial opportunity for Dragonfly Energy,” said Dr. Denis Phares, Chief Executive Officer of Dragonfly Energy. “The business established a meaningful multiyear revenue base across attractive specialty battery markets, but more recently faced working-capital and inventory constraints that limited product availability. By supporting the Dakota Lithium brand through infrastructure we already have in place, we believe we can restore availability, reconnect with customers and grow the business efficiently. We expect the acquisition to support our goal of achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2026.”
The shares of common stock described above were offered under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) and have not been registered under the Act, or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, such shares may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Act and such applicable state securities laws.
The transaction was facilitated by an affiliate of Resolution Financial Advisors LLC, a specialty financial advisory firm based in Los Angeles, New York and Silicon Valley.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
For more information about Dragonfly Energy, visit Dragonflyenergy.com.
About Dragonfly Energy
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) is a lithium battery technology company spanning battery cell manufacturing, pack assembly and full-system integration. The Company develops and delivers energy storage solutions for mobile, off-grid, industrial and specialty applications.
Dragonfly Energy is advancing domestic battery cell manufacturing through its patented dry electrode process and the development of next-generation battery technologies, including all-solid-state battery cells. Its work combines advanced research and development with software-enabled intelligence to improve the performance and capabilities of energy storage systems.
To learn more, visit investors.dragonflyenergy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and statements regarding the Company's intent, belief, or expectations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated benefits, timing and integration of the Dakota Lithium acquisition, the expected contribution of Dakota Lithium to the Company’s revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, the Company’s expectation of achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2026, the Company’s multi-brand strategy, the anticipated effects of the lender amendments on the Company’s liquidity and financial flexibility, the Company's future results of operations and financial position, planned products and services, business strategy and plans, market size and growth opportunities, competitive position and technological and market trends. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, including "may," "should," "expect," "intend," "will," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "plan," "targets," "projects," "could," "would," "continue," "forecast" or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors (some of which are beyond the Company's control) which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include those set forth in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC available at www.sec.gov. If any of these risks materialize or any of the Company's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that the Company presently does not know or that it currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date they were made. Except to the extent required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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Source: Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp.
