Director John Souther details IBATF holdings and RSU awards in Form 3 filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

International Battery Metals Ltd. director John Souther filed an initial ownership report showing his equity holdings in the company. He directly holds 541,126 common shares with no par value. He also holds 1,149,954 restricted stock awards that were granted on December 18, 2025 and are scheduled to vest in full on December 18, 2026.

In addition, 60,475 common shares are held indirectly through Perk Salar, LLC, of which Mr. Souther is a member. He disclaims beneficial ownership of the stock held by Perk Salar, LLC except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider SOUTHER JOHN

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Common Shares, no par value	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Stock Awards	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares, no par value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares, no par value — 541,126 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Awards — 1,149,954 shares (Direct); Common Shares, no par value — 60,475 shares (Indirect, Perk Salar, LLC.)

Footnotes (1)

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. These shares are held by Perk Salar, LLC of which Mr. Souther is a member. Mr. Souther disclaims beneficial ownership of the stock owned by Perk Salar, LLC except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

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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^*

SOUTHER JOHN

(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
Common Shares, no par value	60,475	I	Perk Salar, LLC.(2)

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.

2. These shares are held by Perk Salar, LLC of which Mr. Souther is a member. Mr. Souther disclaims beneficial ownership of the stock owned by Perk Salar, LLC except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

Remarks:

Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

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

What insider position does John Souther hold at International Battery Metals Ltd. (IBATF)?

John Souther is identified as a director of International Battery Metals Ltd. in this filing. The report is a Form 3, which is used to disclose an insider’s initial beneficial ownership of company securities under U.S. securities regulations.

How many International Battery Metals (IBATF) common shares does John Souther own directly?

John Souther directly holds 541,126 common shares of International Battery Metals Ltd. These are listed as non-derivative securities with direct ownership, reflecting his direct equity stake separate from awards or indirectly held shares.

What restricted stock awards does John Souther report for International Battery Metals (IBATF)?

He reports 1,149,954 restricted stock awards, granted on December 18, 2025 under the company’s Amended and Restated Restricted Share Unit Plan. According to the footnote, these awards vest in full on December 18, 2026, consolidating his right to receive the underlying shares.

What indirect ownership does Perk Salar, LLC hold in International Battery Metals (IBATF)?

Perk Salar, LLC holds 60,475 common shares of International Battery Metals Ltd. The filing states these are indirectly attributed, with John Souther as a member of Perk Salar, LLC, but he disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

What does it mean that John Souther disclaims beneficial ownership of Perk Salar, LLC’s IBATF shares?

The filing explains that shares held by Perk Salar, LLC are not fully treated as John Souther’s personal holdings. He disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, limiting how much is considered his for reporting purposes.

When is the vesting date for John Souther’s restricted stock awards in International Battery Metals (IBATF)?

The restricted stock awards reported for John Souther are scheduled to vest in full on December 18, 2026. They were granted on December 18, 2025 under the company’s Amended and Restated Restricted Share Unit Plan, according to the footnote disclosure.