Every 8-K that Kopin Corp (KOPN) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Kopin Corporation reported strong preliminary, unaudited results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2026. Total revenues rose to $12.7 million from $8.5 million, a 51% increase, driven mainly by U.S. government MicroLED grant revenue, collaboration revenue with Fabric.AI, and higher funded R&D on its U.S. Army heads-up display program.
Product revenue was $7.6 million versus $7.5 million, while non-product revenue jumped to $5.1 million from $1.0 million. Cost of product revenues improved to 86% of product revenue from 94%, reflecting favorable mix. R&D expenses increased to $4.5 million from $1.9 million, and SG&A rose modestly to $5.1 million from $4.9 million.
Loss from operations narrowed to $3.5 million from $5.5 million, and Kopin recorded net income attributable to common stockholders of $0.9 million, or $0.00 per share, versus a $5.2 million net loss, or $(0.03) per share, a year earlier. The improvement reflects higher revenues, approximately $2.3 million of gains on investments within a $1.9 million increase in other income, net, and a $2.1 million income tax benefit tied to an expiring uncertain tax position. Cash and cash equivalents were $24.3 million, with total cash, restricted cash and marketable securities of $50.3 million, including $26.0 million of restricted cash, of which $24.2 million collateralizes a supersedeas bond for the BlueRadios litigation appeal. Management highlighted progress in its U.S. Army color MicroLED program, Sentinel FPV™ drones, and Neural I/o™ optical interconnects, and indicated expectations for a solid second half of 2026 and progress toward sustainable GAAP profitability in the fourth quarter.
Kopin Corporation has exited its equity positions in Lightning Silicon Technology (LST) and LS Assets (LSA). On June 10, 2026, LST repurchased 18,000,000 shares of its Series Seed-1 preferred stock from Kopin for $1.00, and LSA repurchased 18,000,000 common shares from Kopin for $1.00, with all such shares cancelled.
A separate Mutual Transition and Services Termination Agreement confirms the prior termination of a Technology License Agreement and expiration of a Services Agreement, and sets limited transition services funded by a $25,000 purchase order plus royalties of $7.50 per qualifying display. Kopin receives a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to certain LST OLED microdisplay technology. The company states it does not expect these actions to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
Kopin Corporation reports that Theon International Plc has converted all of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into common shares. Theon held 1,000 preferred shares purchased in a prior $15 million strategic investment, which included $8.0 million for a 49% interest in Kopin Europe Ltd. and $7.0 million of preferred stock. On May 28, 2026, Theon exercised its conversion right at a fixed price of $3.00 per share, receiving 2,380,973 shares of Kopin common stock. The Series A Convertible Preferred, which carried a 4% annual dividend payable in cash and stock, has now been fully retired with no preferred shares outstanding.
Kopin Corporation reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders approved an amendment and restatement of the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, which increases the shares available for issuance under the plan and extends its term. They also elected five directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, ratified BDO USA, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2026, and approved on an advisory basis the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
Kopin Corporation reported preliminary first-quarter 2026 revenue of $10.6 million, essentially flat versus $10.5 million a year earlier. Product revenue fell to $5.4 million from $9.2 million, but this was offset by much higher funded and collaboration activity, shifting the mix toward non-product work.
The company highlighted a strategic collaboration with Fabric.AI backed by a $15 million initial development order and a 19.9% equity stake, targeting AI data-center optical interconnects. Defense demand strengthened, including more than $5 million of European helmet-mounted display awards and a $21.5 million U.S. thermal imaging production contract. Kopin ended the quarter with $34.1 million in cash and $59.5 million in total cash, restricted cash and marketable securities, and believes liquidity is sufficient through at least the end of the second quarter of 2027.
Kopin Corporation entered into a Joint Development and License Agreement with Fabric AI, Inc. to co-develop GPU-to-GPU optical interconnect "Project Technology" and a related Commercial Supply Agreement. Fabric AI, Inc. will pay Kopin up to $15,000,000 in development funds, including an initial $5,000,000 purchase order and a segregated $5,000,000 funding account, tied to at least one successful prototype demonstration. After a Successful Demo, the parties expect to negotiate a Production Plan that is expected to include an additional payment of approximately $15,000,000 to $25,000,000.
As consideration, Kopin receives Series J Convertible Preferred Stock representing 19.9% of Fabric AI Inc.’s pro forma fully diluted common stock (excluding unexercised equity), with anti-dilution adjustments and a 6% annual dividend payable in cash or in kind. Kopin and Fabric AI, Inc. will jointly own Project Technology, while Kopin licenses Background Technology and remains the exclusive manufacturer of products incorporating the technology, with exclusive rights to government, military and defense markets. Fabric AI, Inc. is the exclusive commercial seller in the defined territory and agrees to a standstill limiting Kopin share acquisitions above 9.9% and control-seeking actions.
Kopin Corporation reported a sharp revenue decline for Q4 2025 but highlighted a much stronger balance sheet and expanding defense partnerships. Total revenues were $8.4 million, down from $14.6 million in Q4 2024, mainly due to a U.S. government shutdown that delayed defense-related orders and shipments. Product revenues fell to $5.6 million from $12.6 million, while non-product revenues, including funded R&D and grants, rose to $2.5 million from $1.7 million, helped by color MicroLED development work.
Despite weaker sales, Kopin completed a $56 million private placement from strategic and institutional investors and ended December 27, 2025 with $37.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, plus $23.0 million of bonded cash recorded as a long-term asset. Management emphasized growing strategic programs, including its partnership with Theon International and multiple U.S. defense programs supported by congressional budgets through 2030, and expressed confidence that order flow is normalizing into 2026.
Kopin Corporation reported new equity awards for two senior executives. On January 5, 2026, the company granted its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Michael Murray, 583,658 shares of restricted stock and a stock option to purchase 724,638 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.21 per share, which is a 25% premium to the closing price on the grant date. The restricted shares vest in a single tranche four years after the grant date, and the options vest quarterly over four years, in each case contingent on his continued service and compliance with his employment agreement. Both the shares and options include a double-trigger change-in-control provision.
On the same date, Kopin granted its Chief Operating Officer, Paul Baker, 72,000 shares of restricted stock. Of this award, 34% is scheduled to vest on December 10, 2026, 33% on December 10, 2027, and 33% on December 10, 2028, subject to his continued service. These awards were approved and recommended by the Board’s compensation committee under Kopin’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.
Kopin Corporation filed a current report to disclose that it issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025. The press release, dated November 12, 2025, is attached as an exhibit and provides the detailed results and commentary on the company’s operations during the quarter. The company notes that this earnings information is being furnished, rather than filed, which affects how it is treated under securities law.
Kopin Corporation completed a $15 million strategic investment with Theon International. Theon acquired a 49% interest in Kopin Europe Ltd. for $8.0 million and entered licensing, development, and funding agreements for joint military product development. Theon also purchased $7.0 million of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.
Each preferred share is convertible into common stock at an initial fixed conversion price of $3.00 per share, and Kopin may force conversion if the common stock trades at $5.50 or higher for 10 trading days within a 30-day period. The preferred carries a base dividend rate of 4%, payable in cash and stock. Kopin filed the Certificate of Designation to reflect the preferred terms and announced closing via press release.
Kopin Corporation has appealed a $19.7 million judgment in the case of Blue Radios Inc. v. Kopin Corporation and has posted a bond to support the appeal. To secure the appeal, the company arranged a $23 million bond, which covers the judgment amount, related legal expenses, and interest expected to accrue over the appeal period.
Kopin deposited $23 million with its bank and granted the bank a security interest in that cash. The bank then issued a letter of credit to a surety company, which in turn issued the bond to the court. Under the loan agreements, the bank may apply the $23 million deposit to satisfy the letter of credit if it is called.
Kopin Corporation reported an amendment to its agreement with Theon International that changes the Mandatory Conversion Price of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock from $4.50 to $5.50 per share. This makes conversion into common stock occur at a higher share price than previously agreed.
Through a related side letter, the companies also expanded their collaboration to include production of colour μLED products and development of a dedicated μLED micro-display for Theon, with defined pricing, exclusivity terms, U.S. commercialization terms for Kopin, and revenue-sharing mechanics. Theon agreed to pre-pay $4.0 million of development costs for the Theon μLED once a development plan is agreed, with the option to convert this amount into a 4% interest loan to Kopin repayable within 12 months if Theon concludes the plan does not justify the prepayment.
Kopin Corporation entered into a private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing for 19,545,950 shares of common stock. The company expects net proceeds of approximately $38.1 million after placement agent fees, commissions and estimated expenses, with closing expected on September 30, 2025 subject to customary conditions.
The company plans to use the cash to advance color MicroLED development, its Neuraldisplay™ artificial intelligence platform, commercialization of sovereign microdisplay and optical solutions, First Person Visualization (FPV) solutions for drones, and for general corporate purposes. The shares are being sold in a private placement to accredited investors under Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D exemptions, and are not registered for public sale.
Kopin also entered into a registration rights agreement requiring it to file a resale registration statement with the SEC on or before the 40th day after the purchase agreement date and to keep that registration effective until the covered shares can be freely sold or have been sold.
Kopin Corporation filed a current report to note that it has issued a press release dated September 5, 2025 providing an update on its litigation with Blue Radios Inc. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and is titled “Kopin Corporation Versus BlueRadios Inc. Update.” The company specifies that the information in this exhibit is being furnished, not filed, so it is not subject to certain liability provisions of the Securities Exchange Act and will only be incorporated into future reports if explicitly stated.
Kopin Corporation reported that Erich Manz joined the company as Chief Financial Officer on September 2, 2025. In connection with his appointment, Kopin entered into an Inducement Restricted Stock Award Agreement with Mr. Manz on September 4, 2025 and granted him 400,000 restricted shares of Kopin common stock as a material inducement to employment.
The award was approved in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The restricted shares vest in four equal installments of 25% each on December 10 of every year beginning in 2026, as long as Mr. Manz remains employed with the company on each vesting date.
Kopin Corporation filed an amended report describing a strategic investment and collaboration with Theon International totaling $15 million. Theon will buy 1,000 shares of Kopin’s new Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for $7,000,000, which carries a 2% base annual dividend that can step up if Kopin breaches certain terms or fails to pay dividends. The preferred stock is senior to common stock in dividends and liquidation and is convertible into common shares, with forced conversion possible if the stock trades at or above $4.50 for a specified period.
Separately, Theon will invest $8,000,000 into Kopin Europe Limited for 21,281,350 new shares, under a shareholders’ agreement that splits board control 2–2 between Kopin and Theon and includes lock-up, right-of-first-refusal, tag-along, drag-along and put option protections. A license and collaboration agreement provides extensive cross-licensing of intellectual property among Kopin, Kopin Europe and Theon to support development and sale of combined products.
Kopin Corporation announced a $15.0 million strategic investment from Theon International Plc to advance collaborative military product development. Theon will acquire a 49% interest in Kopin Europe Ltd. for $8.0 million and will purchase $7.0 million of Kopin Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.
The Series A Preferred converts at an initial fixed price of $3.00 per share and may be force-converted by Kopin if the common stock trades at $4.50 or higher for 10 Trading Days within a 30 consecutive Trading Day period. The Preferred carries a 4% annual base dividend payable in cash and stock. The Agreement includes licensing, development and funding arrangements for joint military products, plus an additional $8.0 million commitment for targeted development over five years. The $15.0 million investment is subject to standard closing conditions, including European government approval, and is expected to close in Kopin's fiscal third quarter. The company filed a related press release as Exhibit 99.1.
Kopin Corporation filed a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing that it issued a press release on August 12, 2025 announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2025. The 8-K references the press release as Exhibit 99.1 and embeds the cover page interactive XBRL as Exhibit 104. The filing itself does not present the financial figures within the body of the form; the press release is incorporated by reference.
The report is signed by Richard A. Sneider, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, and otherwise serves as a routine disclosure of the company's earnings announcement.
On 7 Aug 2025 Kopin Corporation (Nasdaq: KOPN) filed a Form 8-K to report the appointment of Mr. Erich Manz as Chief Financial Officer, effective 2 Sep 2025.
Mr. Manz joins after a 25-year career at Allegro MicroSystems where he most recently served as Business Unit CFO. His compensation package includes:
- $300,000 annual base salary
- 400,000 restricted shares vesting 25 % each 10 Dec beginning 2026
- Annual performance-based cash and long-term incentive opportunity
- Eligibility for the Company’s standard employee benefits
The Company issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the leadership change. No other material events, financial results or transactions were disclosed.