Director in International Battery Metals (OTC: IBATF) discloses share and award holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

International Battery Metals Ltd. director James Michael Schultz reported his beneficial ownership of the company’s equity. He directly holds 541,126 common shares with no par value and 1,149,954 restricted stock awards.

The restricted stock awards were granted on December 18, 2025 under International Battery Metals Ltd.’s Amended and Restated Restricted Share Unit Plan and are scheduled to vest in full on December 18, 2026. All holdings are reported as directly owned.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SCHULTZ JAMES MICHAEL

(Last) (First) (Middle)

12 GREENWAY PLAZA

SUITE 1100

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77027

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD. [ IBATF ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Shares, no par value	541,126	D
Restricted Stock Awards	1,149,954(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock awards granted on December 18, 2025, under International Battery Metals Ltd.'s Amended and Restated Restricted Share Unit Plan and vests in full on December 18, 2026.

Remarks:

Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Norma Garcia, Attorney-in-Fact for James Michael Schultz	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider position is reported for IBATF in this Form 3?

The filing reports that James Michael Schultz is a director of International Battery Metals Ltd. (IBATF). As a director, he is required to disclose his beneficial ownership of the company’s securities under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

How many common shares does James Michael Schultz beneficially own in IBATF?

James Michael Schultz beneficially owns 541,126 common shares of International Battery Metals Ltd. These common shares have no par value and are reported as being held directly. This figure reflects his total direct common share ownership following the reported event dated January 30, 2026.

What restricted stock awards does the IBATF director hold and when do they vest?

James Michael Schultz holds 1,149,954 restricted stock awards of International Battery Metals Ltd. These awards were granted on December 18, 2025 under the company’s Amended and Restated Restricted Share Unit Plan and are scheduled to vest in full on December 18, 2026.

Are the IBATF securities reported by James Michael Schultz held directly or indirectly?

Both holdings reported by James Michael Schultz are shown as directly owned. This includes 541,126 common shares and 1,149,954 restricted stock awards. The ownership form column identifies each position with a “D” designation, indicating direct, rather than indirect, beneficial ownership.

What is the effective event date for the IBATF insider holdings reported?

The date of the event requiring this beneficial ownership statement is January 30, 2026. As of that date, director James Michael Schultz reports holding 541,126 common shares and 1,149,954 restricted stock awards of International Battery Metals Ltd., all classified as directly owned.

Under which plan were the IBATF restricted stock awards to James Michael Schultz granted?

The 1,149,954 restricted stock awards held by James Michael Schultz were granted under International Battery Metals Ltd.’s Amended and Restated Restricted Share Unit Plan. The footnote explains that these awards were granted on December 18, 2025 and will fully vest on December 18, 2026.