EV Metals 9 LLC (IBATF) discloses major share and warrant stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

EV Metals 9 LLC, a ten percent owner of INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD., has filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership. The filing shows direct ownership of 26,427,053 Common Shares with no par value.

The LLC also holds Warrants that are immediately exercisable to acquire 26,427,053 additional Common Shares at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. This reflects a Canadian dollar exercise price of CAD$0.14, converted using a Bank of Canada rate of $1.00 to CAD$1.3689 as of February 23, 2026, with the Warrants expiring on February 23, 2030.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider EV Metals 9 LLC

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Warrants	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares, no par value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Warrants — 26,427,053 shares (Direct, null); Common Shares, no par value — 26,427,053 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each Warrant represents the right to acquire one Common Share. The Warrants are immediately exercisable. Represents an exercise price of $0.14 Canadian dollars, converted to U.S. dollars using the Bank of Canada daily exchange rate of $1.00 to CAD$1.3689 as of February 23, 2026.

Key Figures

Common Shares owned: 26,427,053 shares Underlying warrant shares: 26,427,053 shares Warrant exercise price (USD): $0.10 per share +3 more

6 metrics

Common Shares owned 26,427,053 shares Direct beneficial ownership reported by EV Metals 9 LLC

Underlying warrant shares 26,427,053 shares Common Shares issuable upon exercise of Warrants

Warrant exercise price (USD) $0.10 per share Exercise price for Warrants to acquire Common Shares

Warrant exercise price (CAD) CAD$0.14 per share Canadian dollar price referenced in footnote

FX rate used $1.00 = CAD$1.3689 Bank of Canada daily exchange rate on February 23, 2026

Warrant expiration date February 23, 2030 Expiration of Warrants on Common Shares

Key Terms

Common Shares, no par value, Warrants, exercise price, ten percent owner, +1 more

5 terms

Common Shares, no par value financial

"security_title: "Common Shares, no par value""

Warrants financial

"security_title: "Warrants""

Warrants are special documents that give you the right to buy a company's stock at a set price before a certain date. They are often used as a way for companies to attract investors or raise money, and their value can increase if the company's stock price goes up.

exercise price financial

"Represents an exercise price of $0.14 Canadian dollars"

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

ten percent owner financial

""is_ten_percent_owner": 1"

immediately exercisable financial

"The Warrants are immediately exercisable."

Understanding Insider Trading Forms →

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^*

EV Metals 9 LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 CALLE CERVANTES #5

(Street)

SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO 00907

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
02/23/2026

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

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

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

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

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

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	26,427,053	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
Warrants(1)	(2)	02/23/2030	Common Shares, no par value	26,427,053	$0.1(3)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Warrant represents the right to acquire one Common Share.

2. The Warrants are immediately exercisable.

3. Represents an exercise price of $0.14 Canadian dollars, converted to U.S. dollars using the Bank of Canada daily exchange rate of $1.00 to CAD$1.3689 as of February 23, 2026.

Remarks:

Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Norma Garcia, Attorney-in-Fact for EV Metals 9 LLC	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does EV Metals 9 LLC report owning in INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS (IBATF)?

EV Metals 9 LLC reports direct ownership of 26,427,053 Common Shares of INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS. This Form 3 filing is an initial statement of beneficial ownership, indicating the size of the LLC’s existing equity position in the company.

What warrants related to IBATF does EV Metals 9 LLC hold?

EV Metals 9 LLC holds Warrants that are immediately exercisable to acquire 26,427,053 additional Common Shares. Each Warrant represents the right to purchase one Common Share, providing significant potential future share acquisition capacity for the holder.

What is the exercise price of EV Metals 9 LLC’s warrants in INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS?

The Warrants held by EV Metals 9 LLC have an exercise price of $0.10 per share. This corresponds to a Canadian dollar exercise price of CAD$0.14, converted to U.S. dollars using a Bank of Canada daily exchange rate reference.

When do EV Metals 9 LLC’s warrants on IBATF shares expire?

The Warrants held by EV Metals 9 LLC are immediately exercisable and expire on February 23, 2030. This expiration date defines how long the LLC can choose to exercise the Warrants to acquire additional Common Shares of INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS.

Why is EV Metals 9 LLC classified as a ten percent owner of IBATF?

The filing identifies EV Metals 9 LLC as a ten percent owner of INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS. This status reflects its substantial beneficial ownership position and triggers the requirement to file a Form 3 reporting its share and warrant holdings.