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Evolution Metals (Nasdaq: EMAT) posts Q1 2026 loss while planning 10,000‑ton magnet capacity

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Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. reported its first quarter as a Nasdaq-listed company, combining newly consolidated magnet operations with sizeable non-cash accounting charges. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, revenue was $1.9 million with gross profit of $0.4 million, reflecting a gross margin of about 24%.

The company recorded a GAAP net loss of $440.3 million, or $(0.72) per share, driven mainly by a $425.2 million non-cash charge from the change in fair value of pre-combination financial instruments that were settled at closing. On a non-GAAP basis, Adjusted Net Loss was $15.1 million, or $(0.02) per share, compared with $2.5 million, or $(0.01) per share, a year earlier, reflecting higher selling, general and administrative expenses tied to subsidiary consolidation and public-company and transaction costs.

The update highlights EM&T’s positioning as a rare earth permanent magnet producer with more than 18 years of operating history, recent commencement of trading on Nasdaq under the symbol EMAT, a previously announced $100 million convertible debenture facility, and binding purchase orders for 13 ULVAC sintered magnet machines expected to help scale annual magnet production capacity to approximately 10,000 metric tons by November 2026, ahead of a January 1, 2027 DFARS deadline on Chinese-origin magnets in U.S. defense systems.

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Large non-cash charges distort EMAT’s GAAP loss while it invests to scale U.S. rare earth magnet capacity.

EM&T is transitioning into a Nasdaq-listed critical materials manufacturer with commercial-scale rare earth magnet production. Q1 2026 revenue of $1.879M and gross profit of $0.445M show early consolidated activity, but the business remains loss-making as it absorbs higher public-company and integration costs.

The reported GAAP net loss of $440.3M is dominated by a $425.2M non-cash change in fair value of pre-combination financial instruments that were settled at closing. Management emphasizes Adjusted Net Loss of $15.1M versus $2.5M a year earlier, indicating higher underlying operating burn as SG&A rose with subsidiary consolidation and one-time transaction-related items.

Strategically, EM&T underscores binding purchase orders for 13 ULVAC sintered magnet machines and plans to reach about 10,000 metric tons of annual magnet capacity by November 2026, ahead of the January 1, 2027 DFARS deadline restricting Chinese-origin magnets in U.S. defense systems. Actual impact will depend on equipment delivery, commissioning, capital availability under the $100M convertible debenture facility, and demand tied to U.S. industrial policy programs such as the $12B Project Vault reserve.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revenue $1.879M For the three months ended March 31, 2026
Gross profit $0.445M Q1 2026, about 24% gross margin
GAAP net loss $440.3M Q1 2026, $(0.72) per basic and diluted share
Adjusted Net Loss $15.1M Non-GAAP, Q1 2026, $(0.02) per share
Non-cash fair value charge $425.2M Change in fair value of financial instruments in Q1 2026
Convertible debenture facility $100M Previously announced facility with YA II PN, Ltd.
Target magnet capacity 10,000 metric tons/year Expected by November 2026
Cash and cash equivalents $5.389M Balance as of March 31, 2026
Adjusted Net Loss financial
"Adjusted Net Loss was $15.1 million, or $(0.02) per basic and diluted share"
Adjusted net loss is the company’s reported net loss after removing one-time, non-cash, or unusual items that management says obscure underlying results, such as restructuring charges, asset write-downs, or stock-based pay. Investors use it to focus on the business’s core profitability — like smoothing out potholes to judge road quality — but should be cautious because choices about what to exclude can make performance look better than it really is.
change in fair value of financial instruments financial
"The Company recognized a non-cash charge of $425.2 million ... related to the change in fair value of financial instruments"
DFARS deadline regulatory
"ahead of the January 1, 2027 DFARS deadline restricting Chinese-origin rare earth magnets in U.S. defense systems"
convertible debenture facility financial
"the Company’s previously announced $100 million convertible debenture facility with YA II PN, Ltd."
Project Vault Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve regulatory
"the February 2026 launch of the $12 billion Project Vault Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve"
Non-GAAP financial measures financial
"This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted Net Loss"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Revenue $1.879M
GAAP net loss $440.3M
Adjusted Net Loss $15.1M
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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 22, 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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On May 22, 2026, Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On May 22, 2026, the Company issued a press release providing a corporate update regarding recent operational progress, business developments and strategic initiatives, including, among other things, the Company’s continued commercial-scale rare earth magnet production, progress in support of its planned U.S. industrial campus, the commencement of trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “EMAT,” the Company’s previously announced $100 million convertible debenture facility with YA II PN, Ltd., and the Company’s previously announced binding purchase orders with ULVAC Korea, Ltd. for thirteen sintered rare earth magnet production machines.

 

A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

The information contained in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, 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
99.1   Press Release dated May 22, 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 22, 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

 

 

Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

 

EM&T now positioned as the only U.S.-listed company outside China with proven, commercial-scale production of rare earth permanent magnets, including high-performance grades, building on more than eighteen years of operating history

 

Subsequent to quarter-end, secured binding purchase orders for thirteen ULVAC sintered rare earth magnet production machines, representing more than a full year of ULVAC’s planned global Western output, expected to scale annual rare earth magnet production capacity to approximately 10,000 metric tons by November 2026, ahead of the January 1, 2027 DFARS deadline restricting Chinese-origin rare earth magnets in U.S. defense systems

 

Operating against a strongly aligned U.S. industrial policy backdrop, including the Trump administration’s January 2026 Section 232 Proclamation identifying rare earth permanent magnets as “vital to nearly all electronics and vehicles” and the February 2026 launch of the $12 billion Project Vault Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve

 

MIAMI, FL, May 22, 2026 - Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (“EM&T” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EMAT), a U.S.-based critical materials and advanced manufacturing company focused on building a secure, vertically integrated supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets, battery materials, and related critical technologies, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and provided a corporate update on recent operational progress and business developments.

 

David Wilcox, Executive Chairman of EM&T, stated: “The first quarter of 2026 was a foundational transition for the Company. We successfully completed our transition to being a public company and began trading on Nasdaq, bringing into a single public-company platform more than eighteen years of commercial-scale rare earth permanent magnet production serving global OEM customers. Subsequent to quarter-end, we secured a significant capital injection and immediately executed binding purchase orders for thirteen ULVAC sintered magnet production machines that, in our view, place EM&T on a credible path to deliver high-performance rare earth permanent magnets at the scale required by the U.S. defense industrial base ahead of the January 1, 2027 DFARS deadline. We are further encouraged by the positive policy tailwinds including the Trump administration’s January 2026 Section 232 Proclamation and February 2026 launch of Project Vault which we believe further underscore the strategic importance of building a vertically integrated, recycling-led U.S. critical materials supply chain, covering rare earth permanent magnets and battery materials, outside of China. We expect the pace of execution to accelerate from here.”

 

 

 

 

Recent Corporate and Business Highlights

 

Continued commercial-scale rare earth magnet production: During the quarter, the Company continued the commercial production and sale of bonded and sintered rare earth permanent magnets through its consolidated operating subsidiaries, building on more than eighteen years of operating history serving global OEM customers across the automotive, consumer electronics, defense, and industrial sectors. The Company’s grade 42SH sintered magnets remain in commercial production, with grade 48SH high-performance sintered magnets in the final stages of customer quality certification. The existing operating platform serves as the operational and technical foundation for the Company’s planned U.S. industrial campus expansion.

 

Advanced commercial and strategic discussions in support of the U.S. industrial campus buildout: Throughout the first quarter, management progressed commercial discussions, supplier relationships, and customer engagements in support of the Company’s planned U.S. industrial campus, designed to scale total annual rare earth permanent magnet production capacity to approximately 55,000 metric tons, including approximately 47,000 metric tons of high-performance sintered magnets. The U.S. industrial campus is also designed to incorporate battery materials production, including precursor cathode active materials, in support of growing North American electric vehicle and energy storage demand. The Company expects to announce additional commercial and strategic milestones in the coming quarters as these workstreams mature.

 

Began Trading on Nasdaq; a strategic foundation for capital formation and commercial scaling: On January 6, 2026, EM&T began trading on Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker “EMAT”. The Company believes the public-company platform established at the start of the quarter provided the foundation, capital markets access, and visibility required to execute on the Company’s strategy of becoming the largest planned producer of rare earth permanent magnets outside of China.

 

$100 million convertible debenture facility with Yorkville Advisors Global: Subsequent to the end of the quarter, on May 7, 2026, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, Ltd., a fund managed by Yorkville Advisors Global, LP, providing for the issuance and sale of convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100 million. The Company intends to use the proceeds to accelerate the expansion of its commercial operations, including the intended scaling of annual rare earth magnet production capacity through the integration of the ULVAC equipment described below and the broader buildout of its planned U.S. industrial campus.

 

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Binding purchase orders for thirteen ULVAC sintered rare earth magnet production machines: Subsequent to the end of the quarter, on May 13, 2026, the Company entered into binding purchase orders with ULVAC Korea, Ltd., a subsidiary of ULVAC, Inc. - widely regarded as the global standard-setter for sintered NdFeB magnet production technology - for thirteen high-performance sintered rare earth magnet production machines, with scheduled delivery and installation by November 2026. Upon commissioning, the Company expects this expansion to increase its annual rare earth magnet production capacity to approximately 10,000 metric tons, including approximately 6,000 metric tons of high-performance sintered magnets. The Company believes this scale-up will position EM&T to become the largest planned producer of rare earth permanent magnets outside of China and a strategic supplier to U.S. defense, automotive, wind energy, robotics, and advanced manufacturing customers ahead of the January 1, 2027 effective date of DFARS 252.225-7052, the U.S. Department of Defense rule restricting the use of Chinese-origin rare earth magnets in covered defense systems.

 

Supportive U.S. industrial policy environment for domestic rare earth and critical materials producers: During and immediately following the first quarter, the Trump administration took multiple actions that the Company believes underscore the strategic importance of, and capital tailwinds available to, the domestic critical materials supply chain. On January 14, 2026, the President of the United States issued Proclamation 11001 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, adjusting imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products, including rare earth permanent magnets, and directing the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to negotiate agreements addressing national security risks arising from foreign supply concentration. Proclamation 11001 states that “rare earth permanent magnets — a derivative product of processed critical minerals — are used in and vital to nearly all electronics and vehicles.” On February 2, 2026, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, in coordination with the White House, announced Project Vault, the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, supported by a Direct Loan of up to $10 billion from EXIM and approximately $2 billion of private capital. On April 17, 2026, the United States and the Republic of Korea finalized the U.S.-Korea Critical Minerals Framework in Washington, reinforcing the strategic relevance of the Company’s Korean operating platform and planned U.S. industrial campus. The Company believes these actions, alongside the January 1, 2027 effective date of DFARS 252.225-7052, reinforce the strategic positioning of EM&T’s planned U.S. industrial campus and its existing commercial-scale rare earth magnet operations.

 

Frank Moon, Chief Executive Officer of EM&T, added: “The first quarter was the quarter where we set the table. We finished the merger, resulting in the Company trading on Nasdaq, and consolidated the operating subsidiaries that already have nearly two decades of commercial-scale rare earth magnet production behind them, while in parallel pushing forward the commercial conversations and supplier relationships that allowed us to move so decisively in May with Yorkville and ULVAC. The ULVAC binding purchase order would not have been possible without the decade-plus of relationship-building my engineering team brings to the table, but it also would not have been deliverable on this timeline without the public-company platform and capital base we put in place in the first quarter. With our team of 42 engineers and 11 PhDs, and with more than 30 years of experience making magnets and processing materials, we believe we will be producing at an annual rate of 10,000 tons of magnets before the end of 2026.”

 

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Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

 

Adjusted Net Loss (Non-GAAP). Adjusted Net Loss was $15.1 million, or $(0.02) per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared with $2.5 million, or $(0.01) per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2025.1

 

Net Loss. Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $440.3 million, or $(0.72) per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $18.0 million, or $(0.04) per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

 

Gross Profit. Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 was $0.4 million, representing a gross margin of approximately 24%, reflecting commercial pricing at the Company’s operating subsidiaries and the limited consolidated reporting period.

 

Operating Expenses. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $16.1 million, compared with $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase reflects (i) the consolidation of the Company’s operating subsidiaries, (ii) approximately $1.5 million of corporate-level SG&A expenses paid by a related-party entity for the benefit of the Company, and (iii) one-time public-company, transaction, and post-combination integration costs incurred during the Company’s first quarter as a Nasdaq-listed entity.

 

Operating Loss. Operating loss for the first quarter of 2026 was $15.7 million, compared with an operating loss of $2.8 million for the first quarter of 2025.

 

Change in Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The Company recognized a non-cash charge of $425.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 related to the change in fair value of the July Investment Agreement Derivative ($234.7 million) and the CPU Share Allocation Obligation ($190.5 million). Both instruments were created prior to the business combination, were remeasured at fair value at the January 5, 2026 closing date based on the Company’s closing share price, and were settled and de-recognized at closing. These charges are non-cash, are not expected to recur in future periods, and do not affect the Company’s ongoing operating results or cash position.

 

About Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp.

 

Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. is a U.S.-based critical materials and advanced manufacturing company listed on Nasdaq (EMAT). EM&T is focused on building a secure, non-China-dependent 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. For additional information, please visit https://investors.evolution-metals.com.

 

 

1Adjusted Net Loss is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes the non-cash change in fair value of financial instruments described above. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted Net Loss per share (basic and diluted). Adjusted Net Loss is defined as GAAP net loss adjusted to exclude the change in fair value of financial instruments. Adjusted Net Loss per share (basic and diluted) is defined as Adjusted Net Loss divided by weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding for the applicable period. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). These non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive system of accounting, differ from GAAP measures with the same captions, and may differ from non-GAAP financial measures with the same or similar captions that are used by other companies. As such, these non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release provide useful supplemental information to management and investors by isolating the impact of certain non-cash and non-recurring items, including the change in fair value of financial instruments described above.

 

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, equipment commissioning, capital-raising plans, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the use of proceeds from the Yorkville convertible debenture facility, the timing and outcomes of commercial and strategic discussions, the impact of U.S. industrial policy actions on the Company, the Company’s 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; risks related to machine delivery schedules, commissioning timelines, and production ramp-up; risks relating to the Company’s liquidity and its ability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms or at all; risks related to the conversion mechanics, registration requirements, and other terms of the Yorkville convertible debenture facility; and risks that future U.S. industrial policy actions or changes thereto may not benefit the Company in the manner currently expected. 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 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026 to be filed with the SEC, in each case including the disclosures 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 Contacts

 

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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EVOLUTION METALS & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2026   2025 
   (unaudited)     
         
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,389   $11,685 
Accounts receivable   2,270     
Non-trade accounts receivable   1,202    1,493 
Non-trade accounts receivable — related parties   182     
Inventories   1,564     
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   660    48 
Total current assets   11,267    13,226 
Property, plant and equipment, net   7,443     
Intangible assets, net   6,350     
Deferred transaction costs       9,265 
Goodwill   60,061     
Other noncurrent assets   497     
TOTAL ASSETS  $85,618   $22,491 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $8,954   $4,651 
Accounts payable — related parties   42     
Non-trade accounts payable   47,951     
Non-trade accounts payable — related parties   218     
Short-term debt   3,546    484 
Short-term debt — related parties   1,230     
Current portion of long-term debt   1,593     
Convertible promissory notes   2,296     
July investment agreement derivative       379,205 
CPU Share Allocation Obligation       292,680 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   27,263    339 
Total current liabilities   93,093    677,359 
Long-term debt   2,609     
Long-term debt — related parties   15     
Other noncurrent liabilities   725     
Total liabilities   96,442    677,359 
           
Stockholders’ Deficit:          
Common stock, $0.0001 par value*  $59   $45 
Equity-classified CPU share allocation   186,766     
Additional paid-in capital   908,599    (2,374)
Convertible preferred units (Note 13 - Equity)       26,262 
Accumulated deficit   (1,119,121)   (678,807)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income   (1,062)   6 
Total stockholders’ deficit   (24,759)   (654,868)
Noncontrolling interest   13,935     
Total deficit   (10,824)   (654,868)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT  $85,618   $22,491 

 

*Par value of common stock, additional paid-in capital and share data have been retroactively restated to give effect to the reverse recapitalization that is discussed in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2026   2025 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited) 
         
Revenues  $1,879   $ 
Cost of sales   (1,434)    
Gross profit   445     
           
Operating expenses:          
Selling, general and administrative   (16,100)   (2,802)
Operating loss   (15,655)   (2,802)
           
Other income (expense):          
Interest (expense) income, net   (705)   493 
Other income (expense), net   1,296    250 
Provision for credit losses       (470)
Change in fair value of financial instruments   (425,227)   (15,467)
Loss on foreign currency   (23)    
Loss before income taxes   (440,314)   (17,996)
Income tax expense        
Net loss  $(440,314)  $(17,996)
           
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:          
Basic and diluted  $(0.72)  $(0.04)
           
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:          
Basic and diluted   611,903,892    454,712,290 

 

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EVOLUTION METALS & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2026   2025 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited) 
         
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net loss  $(440,314)  $(17,996)
Non-cash adjustments   426,745    16,290 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities   8,000    (357)
Net cash used in operating activities   (5,569)   (2,063)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Net cash acquired in Business Combination  $1,379   $ 
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment   (24)    
Issuance of notes receivable (including related party)       (474)
Payment for acquisition of business   (350)    
Other investing activities, net        
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   1,005    (474)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred units  $   $5,550 
Proceeds from short-term debt, net of repayments   400     
Payments to effectuate reverse recapitalization   (1,537)    
Advances to related party   (475)   (1,680)
Other financing activities, net   (128)   (215)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (1,741)   3,655 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   8     
Net (decrease) increase in cash   (6,296)   1,118 
Cash, beginning of period   11,685    2,615 
Cash, end of period  $5,389   $3,733 

 

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EVOLUTION METALS & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

 

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data; unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2026   2025 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited) 
         
Net loss (GAAP)  $(440,314)  $(17,996)
Add: Change in fair value of financial instruments   425,227    15,467 
Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)  $(15,087)  $(2,529)
           
Net loss per share, basic and diluted (GAAP)  $(0.72)  $(0.04)
Add: Change in fair value of financial instruments per share   0.69    0.03 
Adjusted net loss per share, basic and diluted (non-GAAP)  $(0.02)*  $(0.01)
           
Weighted average shares, basic and diluted   611,903,892    454,712,290 

 

*Differences in per-share reconciliation due to rounding.

 

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FAQ

How did Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (EMAT) perform financially in Q1 2026?

EMAT reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.9 million and gross profit of $0.4 million, reflecting about 24% gross margin. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $440.3 million, heavily influenced by large non-cash fair value charges on pre-combination financial instruments.

What is EMAT’s Adjusted Net Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026?

Adjusted Net Loss for Q1 2026 was $15.1 million, or $(0.02) per share. This measure excludes a $425.2 million non-cash change in fair value of financial instruments and compares with $2.5 million, or $(0.01) per share, in Q1 2025.

Why was EMAT’s Q1 2026 GAAP net loss so large compared with the prior year?

The Q1 2026 GAAP net loss of $440.3 million mainly reflects a $425.2 million non-cash charge from the change in fair value of the July Investment Agreement Derivative and CPU Share Allocation Obligation. These instruments were remeasured at closing and then settled and de-recognized.

What production capacity is EMAT targeting for rare earth permanent magnets?

EMAT expects annual rare earth magnet production capacity to reach approximately 10,000 metric tons by November 2026. This scaling is supported by binding purchase orders for 13 ULVAC sintered magnet production machines and is timed ahead of the January 1, 2027 DFARS deadline on Chinese-origin magnets.

What recent strategic steps has EMAT taken to support its growth plans?

EMAT began trading on Nasdaq under ticker EMAT, consolidated operating subsidiaries with long magnet-making history, and referenced a previously announced $100 million convertible debenture facility. It also secured binding purchase orders with ULVAC Korea for 13 sintered magnet production machines to expand capacity.

How does EMAT explain the difference between GAAP and non-GAAP results in this period?

EMAT defines Adjusted Net Loss as GAAP net loss excluding the change in fair value of financial instruments. Management believes this non-GAAP metric helps isolate large, non-recurring, non-cash items like the $425.2 million fair value charge, offering additional insight into ongoing operating performance.

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