Lithium Americas VP Zawadzki to retire Sept. 11

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) reported that Alexi Zawadzki has notified its board of his intention to retire from his role as Vice President, Corporate Development, effective September 11, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) reported that Alexi Zawadzki has notified its board of his intention to retire from his role as Vice President, Corporate Development, effective September 11, 2026. The company states that his retirement is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Retirement Date: September 11, 2026 Notification date: September 8, 2026 Company telephone: (778) 656-5820

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Retirement Date September 11, 2026 Effective date of Alexi Zawadzki’s retirement as Vice President, Corporate Development

Notification date September 8, 2026 Date Mr. Zawadzki notified the board of his intention to retire

Company telephone (778) 656-5820 Registrant’s telephone number listed in the report

Key Terms

Emerging growth company, Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Retirement Date

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Emerging growth company regulatory

"check the appropriate box below if the filing is intended to ... Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

Retirement Date other

"effective as of September 11, 2026 (the “Retirement Date”)"

FAQ

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What executive change did LAC announce on September 8, 2026?

Lithium Americas Corp. announced that Alexi Zawadzki intends to retire from his position as Vice President, Corporate Development, with the retirement effective on September 11, 2026.

When is the Vice President, Corporate Development at LAC retiring?

The Vice President, Corporate Development, Alexi Zawadzki, is scheduled to retire effective as of September 11, 2026, which the company refers to as the “Retirement Date.”

Did Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) report any disagreement related to this retirement?

No. The company states that Mr. Zawadzki’s retirement is not the result of any disagreement with Lithium Americas Corp. regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

What role did the retiring executive hold at LAC?

Alexi Zawadzki held the position of Vice President, Corporate Development at Lithium Americas Corp. prior to notifying the board of his intention to retire.

Who signed the LAC 8-K reporting this executive retirement?

The report was signed on behalf of Lithium Americas Corp. by Jonathan Evans, who is identified as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

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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): September 8, 2026

Lithium Americas Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

British Columbia		001-41788		Not Applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

3260-666 Burrard Street

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2X8

(Address of principal executive office and Zip Code)

(778) 656-5820

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 Shares, no par value per share		LAC		New York Stock Exchange;
				Toronto Stock Exchange

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations 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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 8, 2026, Alexi Zawadzki notified the board of directors of Lithium Americas Corp. (the “Company”) of his intention to retire from his position as the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Development, effective as of September 11, 2026 (the “Retirement Date”). Mr. Zawadzki’s retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

				Lithium Americas Corp.
Date: September 11, 2026				By:		/s/ Jonathan Evans
						Jonathan Evans
						President and Chief Executive Officer

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