Director tied to GM to leave Lithium Americas (LAC) board on March 1, 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lithium Americas Corp. reported that director Zach Kirkman has decided to resign from its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2026. The company states that his resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

Mr. Kirkman was nominated to the board by General Motors Holdings LLC and plans to leave his role at General Motors on the same effective date to pursue other opportunities. The filing is signed on behalf of Lithium Americas by Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Evans.

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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): February 10, 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:

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

On February 10, 2026, Zach Kirkman notified Lithium Americas Corp. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Kirkman’s decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Kirkman, who was nominated as a director by General Motors Holdings LLC, is planning to step down from his role at General Motors effective March 1 to pursue other opportunities.

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: February 17, 2026				By:		/s/ Jonathan Evans
						Jonathan Evans
						Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What board change did Lithium Americas (LAC) disclose in this 8-K?

Lithium Americas disclosed that director Zach Kirkman will resign from its Board of Directors effective March 1, 2026. The company states that his departure is not due to any disagreement about its operations, policies, or practices.

Why is Lithium Americas (LAC) director Zach Kirkman resigning?

Zach Kirkman is resigning from the Lithium Americas Board because he plans to step down from his role at General Motors effective March 1, 2026. He intends to pursue other opportunities, according to the company’s disclosure in the 8-K filing.

Did Lithium Americas (LAC) report any disagreement related to the director’s resignation?

No. Lithium Americas states that Mr. Kirkman’s decision to resign from the Board was not the result of any disagreement with the company on matters related to its operations, policies, or practices, limiting governance concern signals from this change.

What is General Motors’ connection to Lithium Americas (LAC) director Zach Kirkman?

The filing notes that Zach Kirkman was nominated to Lithium Americas’ Board by General Motors Holdings LLC. He is stepping down from both the board and his role at General Motors on March 1, 2026, aligning the timing of both changes.

Who signed the Lithium Americas (LAC) 8-K reporting the director resignation?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Lithium Americas Corp. by Jonathan Evans, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. His signature confirms that the company has authorized and validated the disclosure of Zach Kirkman’s planned board resignation.

Does the Lithium Americas (LAC) 8-K mention any impact on company policies?

The 8-K does not describe changes to policies. It specifically states that Mr. Kirkman’s resignation was not due to any disagreement about the company’s operations, policies, or practices, suggesting continuity in Lithium Americas’ current governance approach.

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