AERG Raises $10.8M in Private Placement, 8-K Filed

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Energetics, Inc. announced the completion of a private placement offering of $10.8M in a press release dated October 9, 2025. The filing lists the press release as exhibit 99.1 and the cover page interactive data file as exhibit 104. The Form 8-K is signed by Christopher Donaghey, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The disclosure is concise: it confirms that the company completed the financing but does not include financing terms, investor identities, use of proceeds, or the number of shares or securities issued. Those details are not provided in the submitted text.

Positive

• Completed financing of $10.8M through a private placement
• Formal disclosure filed via Form 8-K and signed by the CEO, indicating corporate authorization

Negative

• No terms disclosed for the private placement (price per share, securities issued, investor identities)
• No use-of-proceeds detail provided to assess impact on liquidity or operations

Insights

Capital Markets Analyst

Completion of a $10.8M private placement provides fresh capital but terms are undisclosed.

The company completed a $10.8M private placement on or before October 9, 2025, which increases available liquidity for operations or corporate needs. A private placement can be executed quickly and attract investors who accept negotiated terms.

Key dependencies are the undisclosed pricing, securities issued, and planned use of proceeds; these determine dilution, cash runway extension, and financing cost. Expect material follow-ups if the company files an amendment, posts subscription details, or announces use of proceeds within the next few weeks.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 3.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities

The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 8, 2025

APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-14015		77-0262908
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9070 S Rita Road, Suite 1500, Tucson, AZ		85747
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(520) 628-7415

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

On October 8, 2025, the company completed the placement of 5,995,675 shares of its common stock, par value, $0.001 per share, some of which were underlying pre-funded common stock purchase warrants, in a private sale to individual purchasers at a price of $1.80 per share (or $1.799 per underlying share for pre-funded warrants), for aggregate proceeds in the amount of $10,789,999. The pre-funded warrants are exercisable immediately at a price of $0.001 per share but may not be executed in any amount which would cause the holder thereof to beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the company’s common stock. The company has agreed to use its best efforts to include the shares for registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the registration statement it files. All of the purchasers are accredited, sophisticated investors, and the issuance of the shares was not in connection with any public offering in accordance with Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1		Press Release, dated October 9, 2025 -- Applied Energetics Announces Completion of $10.8 Million Private Placement Offering
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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 thereunto duly authorized.

	APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Christopher Donaghey
		Christopher Donaghey
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: October 9, 2025

FAQ

What did Applied Energetics (AERG) announce in the Form 8-K?

The company announced completion of a private placement offering of $10.8M in a press release dated October 9, 2025.

How large was the private placement completed by AERG?

The private placement completed was for $10.8M.

Does the filing disclose the private placement terms for AERG?

No. The submitted Form 8-K text confirms completion but does not disclose pricing, number of securities, or investor identities.

Who signed the Form 8-K for Applied Energetics?

The Form 8-K is signed by Christopher Donaghey, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Are there details on how AERG will use the $10.8M proceeds?

No. The document does not include any use-of-proceeds information.