NANO Nuclear to Participate in and Present at Needham’s 28th Annual Growth Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
NANO Nuclear (NASDAQ: NNE) will participate in Needham’s 28th Annual Growth Conference on January 13, 2026 at the Lotte NY Palace Hotel in New York. Management will present on January 13, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. ET.
A replay of the presentation will be available for about 30 days on NANO Nuclear’s investor relations website at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/news-events/events. Investors seeking an invitation or a one-on-one meeting should contact their Needham investment bank representatives.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, NNE gained 4.53%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +7.5% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 20 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $72M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.67B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Key peers like GRC, TNC, HLIO, and THR showed modest single-day gains, but no names appeared in the momentum scanner and sector_momentum was flagged as absent, suggesting NNE’s +5.39% move was more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 | KRONOS MMR campus deal | Positive | -3.5% | Extended MOU to develop and operate KRONOS MMR on Illinois campus. |
| Dec 23 | Partner license update | Positive | -3.7% | Laser enrichment partner obtained key radioactive material license at Oak Ridge. |
| Dec 18 | Fiscal 2025 results | Positive | +0.8% | Reported FY 2025 results and business update with substantial cash position. |
| Dec 12 | Business update call | Neutral | -8.9% | Announced date and access details for FY 2025 business update webcast. |
| Nov 24 | 1 GW study deal | Positive | +1.7% | Feasibility agreement to study multiple KRONOS MMR units for 1 GW hub. |
Recent operational and partnership updates often produced muted or negative next-day moves, while larger strategic or financial disclosures saw more balanced reactions.
Over the past months, NANO Nuclear reported several strategic steps, including a 1 GW KRONOS MMR™ feasibility study on Nov 24, 2025 (+1.68%) and a fiscal 2025 update on Dec 18, 2025 (+0.8%) with significant cash on hand. Other news, such as the BaRupOn agreement and the University of Illinois KRONOS MMR™ collaboration on Dec 31, 2025, saw short-term declines of 3–4%. Today’s conference participation fits a pattern of investor-relations visibility following multiple late-2025 project and licensing milestones.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective mixed shelf registration filed on Oct 22, 2025 covers up to $900,000,000 of securities, including a $400,000,000 ATM and a resale of up to 8,490,767 shares. This structure provides capacity for future capital raises and secondary sales, though the filing has 0 recorded usage so far.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights NANO Nuclear’s participation in a major growth conference on January 13, 2026, adding another investor-relations touchpoint after several late‑2025 milestones in KRONOS MMR™ deployment and enrichment partnerships. The company’s stock traded near $33.05, below both its $60.87 52‑week high and its $33.64 200‑day MA before the event. Investors may track messaging around project timelines, funding plans under the $900,000,000 shelf, and regulatory progress as future reference points.
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New York, N.Y., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear micro modular reactor and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today announced its participation in Needham’s 28th Annual Growth Conference on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Lotte NY Palace Hotel in New York, NY.
NANO Nuclear management will also present at the conference at 3:45 p.m. ET, with a replay of the presentation available for approximately 30 days on NANO Nuclear’s investor relations website at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/news-events/events.
To request an invitation or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with management, please contact your Needham investment bank representatives.
About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is a North American advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel fabrication, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services. NANO Nuclear believes it is the first portable nuclear microreactor company to be listed publicly in the U.S.
Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products in development include patented KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is in construction permit pre-application engagement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, “ZEUS”, a portable solid core battery reactor, and the space focused, portable LOKI MMR™, each representing advanced developments in clean energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors.
Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world aiming to build a North American transportation company that will provide commercial quantities of HALEU fuel to small modular reactors, microreactor companies, national laboratories, military, and DOE programs. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy. Assuming development and commercialization, AFT is expected to form part of the only vertically integrated nuclear fuel business of its kind in North America.
HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.
NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear’s developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR™ system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS’ initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon's surface.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release, the conference presentation described herein and statements of NANO Nuclear’s management in connection with this news release and such presentation contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements related to future events, which may impact our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects”, explore,” “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “potential”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would” or “may” and other words of similar meaning. These and other forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management's current views and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control. For NANO Nuclear, particular risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: (i) risks related to our U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”), Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (“CNSC”) or related state or other U.S. or non-U.S nuclear licensing submissions, (ii) risks related the development of new or advanced technology and the acquisition of complementary technology or businesses, including difficulties with design and testing, cost overruns, regulatory delays, integration issues and the development of competitive technology, (iii) our ability to obtain contracts and funding to be able to continue operations, (iv) risks related to uncertainty regarding our ability to technologically develop and commercially deploy a competitive advanced nuclear reactor or other technology in the timelines we anticipate, if ever, (v) risks related to the impact of U.S. and non-U.S. government regulation, policies and licensing requirements, including by the DOE, and the NRC, including those associated with the recently enacted ADVANCE Act and the May 23, 2025 Executive Orders seeking to streamline nuclear regulation, and (vi) similar risks and uncertainties associated with the operating a developing business a highly regulated, competitive and rapidly evolving industry, including that our plans may change and we may use our cash on hand faster or in different ways than anticipated as our business requires. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in any forward-looking statement, and NANO Nuclear therefore encourages investors to review other factors that may affect future results in its filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov and at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/financial-information/sec-filings. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.
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