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Loop Industries starts strategic review, including sale

Loop Industries, Inc. (LOOP) reported that its Board of Directors has formed a Strategic Alternatives Committee to advance commercialization of its technology, strengthen its capital position and maximize long-term shareholder value.

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Loop Industries, Inc. (LOOP) reported that its Board of Directors has formed a Strategic Alternatives Committee to advance commercialization of its technology, strengthen its capital position and maximize long-term shareholder value. The move follows Jeff Geygan’s appointment as Chairman and the separation of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles.

The Committee’s immediate priority is supporting management in securing the required capital contribution and broader project-level financing for Loop’s planned India joint venture, potentially through project-level debt, strategic capital, equity financing or a combination. It will also review a wide range of strategic and financial alternatives, including investments, partnerships, regional joint ventures, business combinations, corporate-structure changes, and a potential sale, merger or going-private transaction. Loop states it has not chosen any specific alternative, has set no timetable, and cautions there is no assurance that the review will result in a transaction or other outcome.

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Filing Explained

As of May 31, reported cash and investments equaled 166.3 days of historical operating cash use; the review had not produced a financing or transaction.

The board-led strategic review remains at the evaluation stage; meanwhile, Daniel Solomita will continue leading operations, commercial activities, financing initiatives and technology commercialization.

As an Item 7.01 Form 8-K disclosure, the announcement is furnished rather than filed for Exchange Act Section 18 purposes and is not incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.

As of May 31, 2026, the company reported $1.063 million of cash and equivalents, $1.159 million of long-term investments and negative operating cash flow of $1.229 million for the quarter.

Those figures equal 166.3 days of the last reported quarterly operating cash use, a historical comparison rather than a commitment of future funding.

The stated resolution path is a board-approved course of action or additional disclosure; the company says it does not intend to comment further before then unless appropriate or required.

Sources and calculations
  • Available liquidity against the last reported quarterly operating outflow, in days at that rate ($1,063,000 + $1,159,000) / ($1,229,000 / 92) = 166.3 days
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Strategic Alternatives Committee financial
"its Board of Directors has formed a Strategic Alternatives Committee"
project-level financing financial
"broader project-financing structure for the planned India joint venture"
Financing arranged specifically for a single project where lenders and investors look only to that project's future cash flow and assets for repayment, not to the broader balance sheet of the organizations behind it. It matters to investors because risk, returns, and protections are tied to the project's success—like lending against a rental property that must produce enough rent to cover the mortgage—so performance and contract details directly determine potential gains or losses.
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"a potential sale, merger or going-private transaction"
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"required capital contribution and broader project-financing structure for the planned India joint venture"
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What did Loop Industries (LOOP) announce in this Form 8-K?

Loop Industries announced that its Board formed a Strategic Alternatives Committee to advance commercialization, strengthen its capital position and maximize long-term shareholder value. The Committee will lead a Board-driven review of Loop’s capital needs, strategic direction and options to unlock the value of its technology and intellectual-property platform.

What is the immediate focus of LOOP’s Strategic Alternatives Committee?

The Committee’s immediate priority is securing Loop’s required capital contribution and broader project-financing structure for the planned India joint venture. It will consider project-level debt, strategic capital, equity financing or a combination of those sources to support the India project.

What strategic and financial alternatives will Loop Industries (LOOP) consider?

The Committee will evaluate strategic investments, project-level financing, licensing and commercial partnerships, regional joint ventures, business combinations, corporate-structure alternatives, and a potential sale, merger or going-private transaction. It may also consider other initiatives that could enhance shareholder value.

Has Loop Industries (LOOP) decided on a specific strategic alternative?

No, Loop states it has not made any decision regarding a specific alternative, has not established a timetable for completing the review, and cautions that there can be no assurance the process will result in a sale, merger, going-private transaction or any other transaction or outcome.

Will Loop Industries (LOOP) provide updates on the strategic review process?

Loop does not intend to comment further on the review unless and until the Board approves a specific course of action or determines that additional disclosure is appropriate or required. The company also includes standard forward-looking statements cautions about this process.

How does the Board leadership change relate to LOOP’s strategic review?

The formation of the Strategic Alternatives Committee follows Jeff Geygan’s appointment as Chairman and the separation of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles. This change is described as creating a formal Board-led process to assess Loop’s capital needs and strategic direction.

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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 17, 2026
 
LOOP INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
 
001-38301
 
27-2094706
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
480 Fernand-Poitras
TerrebonneQuebecCanadaJ6Y 1Y4
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(450951-8555
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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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 stock, par value $0.0001 per share
LOOP
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
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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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
On September 17, 2026, Loop Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has formed a Strategic Alternatives Committee. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
 
The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits.
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release, dated September 17, 2026.
104
 
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
 
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
LOOP INDUSTRIES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
Date: September 17, 2026
By:
/s/ Spencer Hart
 
 
 
Spencer Hart
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOOP INDUSTRIES FORMS STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES COMMITTEE TO MAXIMIZE SHAREHOLDER VALUE

 

Board-Led Process Will Prioritize Capital Formation for the India Joint Venture While Evaluating Strategic and Financial Alternatives

 

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2026 / Loop Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOOP) (“Loop” or the “Company”), a clean technology company producing virgin-quality PET plastic and polyester fiber from waste materials, today announced that its Board of Directors has formed a Strategic Alternatives Committee to advance commercialization, strengthen the Company’s capital position and maximize long-term shareholder value.

 

The Committee’s formation follows Jeff Geygan’s appointment as Chairman of the Board and the separation of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles, creating a formal Board-led process to evaluate Loop’s capital needs, strategic direction and opportunities to unlock the value of its technology and intellectual-property platform.

 

The Committee’s immediate priority is to support management in securing Loop’s required capital contribution and broader project-financing structure for the planned India joint venture through project-level debt, strategic capital, equity financing or a combination of those sources.

 

The Committee will evaluate strategic and financial alternatives, including strategic investments, project-level financing, licensing and commercial partnerships, regional joint ventures, business combinations, corporate-structure alternatives, a potential sale, merger or going-private transaction, and other initiatives to enhance shareholder value.

 

“The recent change in Board leadership is a catalyst for a disciplined review of Loop’s strategic and financial alternatives,” said Jeff Geygan, Chairman of the Board. “Our immediate priority is securing the capital required to advance the India joint venture through the most efficient and shareholder-aligned structure available. At the same time, the Board will evaluate every credible path to unlock the value of Loop’s technology and intellectual-property platform and maximize shareholder value.”

 

Daniel Solomita, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to lead Loop’s operating and commercial activities, including the India joint venture, strategic customer and partner relationships, financing initiatives and commercialization of Loop’s technology platform.

 


 

The Company has not made any decision regarding a specific alternative, and no timetable has been established for completing the review. There can be no assurance the process will result in a sale, merger, going-private transaction or any other transaction or outcome.

 

Loop does not intend to comment further regarding the review unless and until the Board approves a specific course of action or determines that additional disclosure is appropriate or required.

 

About Loop Industries

 

Loop Industries is a technology company whose mission is to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to sustainable PET plastic and polyester fiber. Loop owns patented and proprietary technology that depolymerizes waste PET plastic and polyester fiber - including bottles, packaging, carpets and textiles - into their base building blocks.

 

Those monomers are filtered, purified and polymerized into virgin-quality Loop™ branded PET resin for food-grade packaging and polyester fiber. Loop’s technology is designed to recycle PET plastic and polyester fiber repeatedly without quality degradation, helping brands meet sustainability goals and reduce reliance on virgin fossil-based materials.

 

For more information, please visit www.loopindustries.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the Strategic Alternatives Committee, the strategic review process, the Company’s ability to secure its required capital contribution for the India joint venture, the broader project-financing structure, potential project-level debt, strategic capital or equity financing, commercialization of the Company’s technology, strategic investments, licensing and commercial partnerships, regional joint ventures, business combinations, corporate-structure alternatives, a potential merger, sale or going-private transaction, and the ability of any such initiative or transaction to enhance shareholder value.

 

These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company’s ability to obtain sufficient financing on acceptable terms; the completion and timing of project-level financing; the Company’s ability to fund its required contribution to the India joint venture; the willingness of strategic, financial and commercial counterparties to enter into definitive agreements; market and economic conditions; regulatory requirements; the possibility that the strategic review will not result in any transaction; and the other risks described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 


 

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable law, Loop Industries undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

Investor and Media Contact

 

Kevin C. O’Dowd
Investor Relations
Loop Industries, Inc.
+1 617-755-4602
kodowd@loopindustries.com
www.loopindustries.com

 

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