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EM&T (Nasdaq: EMAT) secures ULVAC equipment to reach 10,000-ton rare earth magnet capacity

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Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. signed eight equipment supply contracts through its subsidiary with ULVAC Korea to buy vacuum induction melting and continuous vacuum sintering furnaces for its rare earth metal and magnet operations. In a related press release, EM&T announced binding purchase orders with ULVAC for thirteen high-performance rare earth sintered magnet machines.

The new ULVAC equipment is intended to raise EM&T’s annual rare earth magnet production capacity to 10,000 metric tons, including 6,000 metric tons of high-performance sintered magnets, with delivery and installation planned by November 2026. ULVAC must provide a performance guarantee and cargo insurance, while EM&T retains cancellation rights subject to tiered fees.

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EM&T secures ULVAC equipment to target 10,000-ton annual magnet capacity by late 2026.

EM&T has locked in eight contracts and binding purchase orders with ULVAC Korea for thirteen advanced sintered magnet machines and related furnaces. The equipment is intended to lift annual rare earth magnet capacity to 10,000 metric tons, including 6,000 metric tons of high-performance sintered magnets.

The contracts include milestone-based payments, a one-year post‑commissioning warranty, performance guarantee insurance, and late‑delivery penalties, which collectively help manage execution risk. Delivery and installation are planned by November 2026 in the Republic of Korea, aligning equipment arrival with EM&T’s expansion timeline.

Arbitration in Korea and force majeure provisions define how disputes and major disruptions would be handled. Subsequent company filings can clarify project financing, ramp-up progress, and how quickly the new 10,000‑ton capacity translates into commercial production and revenue.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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Delivery deadline November 30, 2026 Latest DDP delivery date for equipment to final destination in Republic of Korea
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Force majeure termination period 4 weeks Either party may terminate if a force majeure event continues beyond this period
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): May 13, 2026

 

Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-41183   87-1006702
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

4040 NE 2nd Ave, Suite 349

Miami, Florida 33137

(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)

 

561-225-3205

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which
registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share   EMAT   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

On May 13, 2026, Evolution Metals LLC, (“EM LLC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (the “Company”), entered into eight separate equipment supply contracts (collectively, the “Contracts” and each a “Contract”) with ULVAC Korea, Ltd. (“ULVAC Korea”) for the purchase of vacuum induction melting furnaces and continuous vacuum sintering furnaces. The equipment is intended for use in the Company’s rare earth metal and rare earth permanent magnet production operations. A summary of the equipment to be supplied under the eight Contracts is set forth below:

 

Contract No.   Equipment   Quantity
         
W20260330-001-01   Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace (600 kg) — Magcaster-600C, with Karayaki-ro, Recovering Container Turning Device and Furnace Lining Turning Device   2 sets
         
W20260330-003-01   Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace (600 kg) — Magcaster-600C   2 sets
         
W20260330-004-01   Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace (50 kg) — FVI-50-SC   2 sets
         
W20260330-005-01   Continuous Vacuum Sintering Furnace — FSC-6150C-8   2 sets
         
W20260330-006-01   Continuous Vacuum Sintering Furnace — FHH-6150C-6   2 sets
         
W20260330-007-01   Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace (600 kg) — Magcaster-600C/A, with Karayaki-ro, Recovering Container Turning Device and Furnace Lining Turning Device   1 set
         
W20260330-008-01   Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace (600 kg) — Magcaster-600C/A   1 set
         
W20260330-009-01   Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace (50 kg) — FVI-50-SC/A   1 set

 

Material Terms

 

Delivery. Delivery is to be made on a DDP buyer final destination basis (Republic of Korea) no later than November 30, 2026. Delivery is to occur prior to completion of full installation and commissioning at the buyer’s site.

 

Payment Structure. Each Contract provides for payment in four installments tied to project milestones: a first installment due in May or July 2026; a second installment due in July or August 2026; a third installment due within five (5) days of shipment ex Dalian; and a final installment due within thirty (30) days of arrival at destination.

 

Performance Bond and Cargo Insurance. ULVAC Korea is required to procure, and to submit to EM LLC within twenty-four (24) hours after execution of each Contract, a performance guarantee insurance policy issued by Seoul Guarantee Insurance Co., Ltd. covering ULVAC Korea’s delivery obligations. ULVAC Korea is also required, at its sole cost, to procure and maintain comprehensive inland, transit and marine cargo insurance covering the equipment from its facility through final delivery in the Republic of Korea.

 

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Acceptance, Warranty and Late-Delivery Remedies. Shipment of the equipment is conditioned upon successful completion of a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) in the presence of EM LLC and mutual agreement on the On-site Installation Inspection Test Plan (ITP). ULVAC Korea will deliver technical specifications, acceptance criteria, equipment drawings, testing reports and the ITP prior to or during the FAT. ULVAC Korea provides a one (1) year warranty on the equipment, running from completion of full commissioning and commencement of normal operation at the buyer’s site. Late delivery (other than as a result of force majeure) is subject to a daily late-delivery penalty payable by ULVAC Korea, subject to a cap.

 

Cancellation, Force Majeure and Governing Law. EM LLC has the right to terminate any Contract for its convenience at any time prior to delivery upon written notice, subject to a tiered cancellation charge that scales with the number of weeks between ULVAC Korea’s receipt of advance payment and the date of cancellation. Either party may terminate a Contract if a force majeure event continues for more than four (4) weeks. The Contracts are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, with disputes settled by arbitration in the Republic of Korea before the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board; the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

 

Relationship. ULVAC Korea is not a related party to the Company or EM LLC. The Contracts were negotiated on arm’s-length terms.

 

The foregoing description of the Contracts does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Contracts, which are filed as Exhibits 10.1 through 10.8, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On May 14, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the Company’s entering into the Contracts with ULVAC Korea for the purchase of certain equipment as discussed above. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or the future financial or operating performance of EMAT and may include, without limitation, statements regarding EMAT’s strategy, business plans, growth opportunities, projected financial information, expected production capacities, anticipated market demand, regulatory developments, and other future events or conditions. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “forecast,” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, EMAT’s ability to execute its business plan, obtain financing, construct and scale facilities, secure feedstock and offtake agreements, obtain necessary permits and regulatory approvals, manage supply chain disruptions, respond to competitive pressures, address geopolitical and macroeconomic risks, and other risks described in EMAT’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. EMAT undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1#   Equipment Supply Contract No. W20260330-001-01 by and between Evolution Metals LLC and ULVAC Korea, Ltd. dated May 13, 2026.
10.2#   Equipment Supply Contract No. W20260330-003-01 by and between Evolution Metals LLC and ULVAC Korea, Ltd. dated May 13, 2026.
10.3#   Equipment Supply Contract No. W20260330-004-01 by and between Evolution Metals LLC and ULVAC Korea, Ltd. dated May 13, 2026.
10.4#   Equipment Supply Contract No. W20260330-005-01 by and between Evolution Metals LLC and ULVAC Korea, Ltd. dated May 13, 2026.
10.5#   Equipment Supply Contract No. W20260330-006-01 by and between Evolution Metals LLC and ULVAC Korea, Ltd. dated May 13, 2026.
10.6#   Equipment Supply Contract No. W20260330-007-01 by and between Evolution Metals LLC and ULVAC Korea, Ltd. dated May 13, 2026.
10.7#   Equipment Supply Contract No.  W20260330-008-01 by and between Evolution Metals LLC and ULVAC Korea, Ltd. dated May 13, 2026.
10.8#   Equipment Supply Contract No. W20260330-009-01 by and between Evolution Metals LLC and ULVAC Korea, Ltd. dated May 13, 2026.
99.1   Press Release dated May 14, 2026.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)  

 

#Certain confidential portions (indicated by brackets and asterisks) of this exhibit have been omitted

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: May 14, 2026

 

  Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp.
   
  By: /s/ Christopher Clower
  Name:  Christopher Clower
  Title: Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Evolution Metals & Technologies Enters into Strategic Equipment Purchase Agreements with ULVAC to Scale Annual Rare Earth Magnet Capacity to 10,000 Tons, Including 6,000 Tons of High-Performance Sintered Magnets

 

 

 

Binding purchase order for thirteen world-class ULVAC sintered magnet machines, with expedited delivery and installation by November 2026; Deal leverages EM&T and ULVAC’s strategic relationship to solidify EM&T’s position as the world’s largest producer of rare earth magnets outside of China

 

 

 

MIAMI, FL, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (“EM&T”, Nasdaq: EMAT), a mid-and-down-stream critical and strategic metals producer, has entered into binding purchase orders (the “Purchase Orders”) with ULVAC Korea, Ltd., a subsidiary of ULVAC, Inc. (“ULVAC”), the world’s leading manufacturer of rare earth sintered magnet production machinery, to purchase thirteen high-performance rare earth sintered magnet making machines. The scheduled delivery and installation of all thirteen machines in November 2026 is intended to expand EM&T’s current annual rare earth magnet production capacity to 10,000 metric tons per annum, including 6,000 metric tons per annum of high-performance sintered magnets.

 

This transaction represents a significant milestone in EM&T’s growth in building a secure supply chain for high-performance rare earth permanent magnets. Upon integrating this latest equipment into EM&T’s existing production line, which is planned for November 2026, EM&T believes it will be positioned to be one of the leading producers of rare earth magnets outside of China.

 

Frank Moon, Chief Executive Officer of EM&T, commented:

 

“The partnership with ULVAC is the most consequential commercial landmark in EM&T’s history. The thirteen ULVAC machines are representative of the global standard for production of high-performance sintered rare earth magnets, and securing delivery by November 2026 — a timeline that would normally require 24 months post ULVAC’s deep due diligence — reflects the deep, long-standing trust and partnership EM&T’s management and engineers have built with ULVAC over many years.

 

“We are not simply buying machines. We are deploying the most advanced sintered magnet manufacturing infrastructure.

 

“And we are doing it on a timeline that puts us years ahead of our known market peers in delivering high-performance rare earth magnets to market at commercial scale.

 

“Almost every human interacts with a magnet every day, spanning automotive, defense, health, guidance, etc. The demand for what we are building is urgent, real, and growing every day.

 

 

 

“We believe that by increasing our existing magnet production to 10,000 tons per year, EM&T will be positioned to supply at scale ex-China manufacturers, including U.S. defense contractors who are required to buy American by January 2027. We believe this is what being years ahead of building, planning, executing and operating look like in practice.”

 

About ULVAC, Inc.

 

ULVAC, Inc. (www.ulvac.co.jp/en) is a Japanese multinational corporation founded in 1952 and headquartered in Kanagawa, Japan. It is the world’s leading systems and solutions provider and manufacturer of vacuum equipment to produce rare earth permanent magnets, advanced electronic devices, semiconductors, displays, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.

 

In the rare earth magnet industry specifically, ULVAC is universally recognized as the global standard-setter for sintered NdFeB magnet production technology. ULVAC’s reputation on Rare Earth alloy/magnet manufacturing equipment is unparalleled and ULVAC is regarded as state of the art throughout the industry.

 

ULVAC’s sintered magnet production systems — including its vacuum sintering furnaces, strip casting systems, hydrogen decrepitation units, and jet milling equipment — are the machines used by the world’s leading rare earth magnet manufacturers to produce the highest-grade, highest-performance sintered NdFeB magnets available commercially. ULVAC’s equipment is the manufacturing backbone of the global rare earth magnet industry, enabling the production of the Grade N52 and higher-performance magnets required for EV traction motors, direct-drive wind turbines, aerospace actuation systems, and advanced defense applications.

 

ULVAC’s technology is characterized by its precision process control, reproducibility at commercial scale, and the ability to achieve the grain boundary diffusion and microstructural uniformity required for the highest energy product magnets. Acquiring ULVAC sintered magnet production systems is a prerequisite for any company seeking to produce world-class, application-grade sintered rare earth magnets. EM&T believes that ULVAC’s allocation of thirteen production systems to EM&T on an expedited basis is therefore not merely a commercial transaction — it is a technology certification of EM&T’s capability and readiness to produce at the highest level of magnet manufacturing excellence.

 

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Validation of EM&T’s Strategic Position

 

EM&T believes that the binding Purchase Order with ULVAC represents powerful external validation of EM&T’s technological leadership, commercial credibility, and strategic positioning in the global rare earth magnet supply chain. Management believes the following factors demonstrate that EM&T is years ahead of any known peer in delivering high-performance rare earth magnets outside China at large commercial scale:

 

Typical 24-Month Delivery Compressed to Months. The standard delivery timeline for ULVAC sintered magnet production machines is more than 24 months from order placement. EM&T’s binding Purchase Order contemplates delivery of all thirteen machines by November 2026 — an extraordinary compression of the normal lead time that EM&T believes reflects the unique depth and longevity of the relationship between EM&T and ULVAC’s leadership, as well as EM&T’s recognized status as a premier commercial partner and end-user of ULVAC technology.

 

EM&T believes that ULVAC’s Endorsement Validates EM&T’s Operational Credibility. ULVAC, Inc. is a preeminent manufacturer of rare earth sintered magnet production systems. ULVAC does not allocate its most advanced machinery to customers it does not regard as technically qualified, commercially serious, and operationally capable. EM&T believes that the fact that ULVAC has committed to this expedited, binding delivery schedule for thirteen of its premier sintered magnet machines is itself a powerful endorsement of EM&T’s manufacturing capability, management team quality, and commercial standing.

 

Production Scale. Upon delivery and commissioning of the thirteen ULVAC machines, EM&T projects annual production capacity of approximately 10,000 metric tons of rare earth magnets, including 6,000 metric tons of high-performance rare earth magnets. Management believes this will continue to position EM&T to be the largest producer of rare earth magnets outside of China by a significant margin, aiming to establish a dominant ex-China market position.

 

Vertically Integrated Supply Chain Covering the Full Value Chain. EM&T plans to build what it believes is the only known vertically stacked critical materials supply chain in the Western Hemisphere, spanning from end-of-life electronics and battery recycling, and processing of high grade concentrates, through rare earth oxide processing, NdPr metal and alloy production, bonded magnet manufacturing, and now, with this Purchase Order, significantly increased large-scale high-performance sintered magnet production. EM&T believes that this vertical integration from recycled feedstock to finished high-performance magnet is unique in the Western world and can create supply chain security and quality control that no competitor relying on Chinese feedstock or intermediate processing can match.

 

Years of Lead Time Advantage Over Any Known Peer. EM&T believes that the combination of EM&T’s existing commercial-scale operations, its proprietary vertical supply chain, the November 2026 ULVAC machine delivery, and the 36-month lead time, which includes a year of validation of the buyer, that any new entrant would face from order placement means that EM&T’s competitive moat is measurable in years, not months.

 

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U.S. National Security. The U.S. government has designated rare earth permanent magnets, including NdFeB sintered magnets, as critical national security materials. China’s April 2025 export controls on rare earth magnet materials created immediate supply chain disruptions across U.S. defense, automotive, and advanced technology sectors. EM&T believes that the November 2026 production scale-up aims to directly address this national security imperative and positions EM&T as a cornerstone supplier for U.S. government and allied industrial programs. In January 2027, the U.S. Department of War policy begins of U.S. defense contractors only being able to buy American.

 

EM&T’s ULVAC Purchase Order Equipment List:

 

 

About Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp.

 

Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. is a U.S. based critical materials and advanced manufacturing company listed on Nasdaq (EMAT). EMAT is focused on building a secure supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets, battery materials, and related critical technologies, leveraging proven commercial-scale operations, advanced processing technologies, and strategic partnerships. EM&T operates what it believes is the only known vertically stacked critical materials supply chain spanning from end-of-life electronics and batteries, as well as high-grade concentrates, through the manufacture of finished rare earth magnets, including high-performance rare earth magnets, and battery materials.

 

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding EMAT’s plans, objectives, expectations, projections, strategies, anticipated production capacity, expansion plans, machine delivery timelines, competitive positioning, and commercial operations. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein and public statements by our officers or representatives, that address activities, events or developments that our management expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding future business strategy, production capacity, plans and goals, competitive strengths, and expansion and growth of our business. These forward-looking statements, along with terms such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “positioned,” and other comparable terms, involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Those risks include risks related to changes in our operations; uncertainties concerning estimates and projections; industry-related risks; the commercial success of, and risks related to, our development activities; uncertainties and risks related to our reliance on contractors, equipment suppliers, and consultants; and risks related to machine delivery schedules, commissioning timelines, and production ramp-up. . Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief, or current expectations of EMAT and its management, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. . While these forward-looking statements were based on assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable when made, you are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In addition, even if our results, performance, or achievements are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, those results, performance, or achievements may not be indicative of results, performance, or achievements in later periods. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speak only as of the date of those statements, and we undertake no obligation to update those statements or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of those statements to reflect future events or developments unless required by law. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including risks related to execution, financing, regulatory approvals, equipment delivery, and market conditions. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact EMAT’s expectations and projections can be found in filings it makes with the SEC, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K of EMAT filed with the SEC on February 20, 2026, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by EMAT. SEC filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

Investor Relations Contact:

 

Judith McGarry

Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp.

investor.relations@evolution-metals.com

 

Arx Investor Relations

North American Equities Desk

EMAT@arxhq.com

 

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FAQ

What agreements did Evolution Metals & Technologies (EMAT) sign with ULVAC Korea?

EMAT’s subsidiary entered eight equipment supply contracts with ULVAC Korea for vacuum induction melting and continuous vacuum sintering furnaces. In parallel, EM&T issued binding purchase orders for thirteen high-performance rare earth sintered magnet machines to support large-scale magnet production expansion by November 2026.

How much magnet production capacity is EMAT targeting with the new ULVAC equipment?

The ULVAC machines are intended to expand EMAT’s annual rare earth magnet capacity to 10,000 metric tons, including 6,000 metric tons of high-performance sintered magnets. This planned capacity is aimed at serving ex‑China manufacturers, including U.S. defense contractors subject to domestic sourcing requirements by January 2027.

When are the ULVAC furnaces and magnet machines scheduled to be delivered to EMAT?

The contracts state delivery on a DDP basis in the Republic of Korea no later than November 30, 2026. The press release similarly notes scheduled delivery and installation of all thirteen magnet machines in November 2026, supporting EMAT’s targeted production ramp timeline.

What risk protections are included in EMAT’s equipment contracts with ULVAC Korea?

Each contract requires ULVAC Korea to provide a performance guarantee insurance policy from Seoul Guarantee Insurance and maintain comprehensive cargo insurance. There is a one-year post‑commissioning warranty, late‑delivery penalties up to a cap, force majeure termination rights, and arbitration before the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board.

How will EMAT pay for the ULVAC equipment under the signed contracts?

The contracts use a four‑installment payment structure tied to milestones. Installments are due in May or July 2026, July or August 2026, within five days of shipment from Dalian, and within thirty days of arrival at the final destination, aligning payments with manufacturing and delivery progress.

Why does EMAT view the ULVAC purchase orders as strategically important?

EMAT states the ULVAC purchase orders validate its technological leadership and strategic position in the rare earth magnet supply chain. Management believes the expedited allocation of thirteen ULVAC systems positions EMAT years ahead of known peers in producing high-performance rare earth magnets outside China at commercial scale.

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