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JV overhaul and $9M equipment buy reshape NeoVolta (NEOV) strategy

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NeoVolta, Inc. updated the structure of its NeoVolta Power, LLC joint venture and entered several new agreements tied to a planned U.S. battery energy storage manufacturing facility in Georgia. An amended and restated operating agreement removes NPJV Manager LLC as a member, increases authorized Class A Units from 60 to 80 for NeoVolta, and reduces Class B Units from 40 to 20, now all issuable to Can Current Corporation. Board size is cut from five to three managers, all designated by NeoVolta, while Can Current may appoint up to two non‑voting observers.

NeoVolta Power and Can Current signed an Asset Purchase Agreement for manufacturing equipment with a $9,000,000 price, payable in milestones of $2,000,000 upon shipment, $3,000,000 upon delivery, and $4,000,000 upon commissioning, plus certain excess U.S. tariffs and related import expenses. Separately, NeoVolta entered a Management Services Agreement with PotiSedge Technology Pte Ltd. under which PotiSedge will provide sales and marketing coordination services for NeoVolta’s commercial and industrial battery storage business in exchange for a 1,200,000‑share stock grant vesting in four semi‑annual installments, subject to forfeiture or accelerated vesting depending on termination circumstances.

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NeoVolta tightens JV control, commits $9M capex, and issues equity for growth services.

The amended operating agreement makes NeoVolta the sole designator of all three managers of NeoVolta Power, LLC and reallocates ownership units, with 80 Class A Units for NeoVolta and 20 Class B Units for Can Current Corporation. Removing NPJV Manager LLC simplifies governance and concentrates decision-making.

The Asset Purchase Agreement commits NeoVolta Power to a $9,000,000 equipment purchase, plus specified excess tariffs and related import costs, for battery energy storage manufacturing. Milestone payments tied to shipment, delivery, and commissioning spread cash outflow, while title transfers only after full payment, aligning completion risk with the seller.

The Management Services Agreement grants PotiSedge 1,200,000 NeoVolta shares over 24 months for sales and marketing coordination in the commercial and industrial segment. Semi‑annual vesting and forfeiture or acceleration on different breach scenarios link compensation to ongoing service, but the equity issuance may modestly dilute existing shareholders, depending on NeoVolta’s total share count.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Equipment purchase price $9,000,000 Manufacturing equipment for battery energy storage systems
Milestone payment 1 $2,000,000 Payable upon shipment of equipment
Milestone payment 2 $3,000,000 Payable upon delivery to the facility
Milestone payment 3 $4,000,000 Payable upon completion of commissioning
Share grant to PotiSedge 1,200,000 shares NeoVolta common stock for management services
Per‑installment vesting 300,000 shares Each semi‑annual vesting installment under Management Services Agreement
NeoVolta Power Class A Units after amendment 80 Class A Units Authorized and issuable to NeoVolta under amended operating agreement
NeoVolta Power Class B Units after amendment 20 Class B Units Authorized and issuable to Can Current Corporation
Amended and Restated Operating Agreement regulatory
"entered into an Amended and Restated Operating Agreement (the “A&R Operating Agreement”)"
Contribution Agreement financial
"entered into the Operating Agreement of NeoVolta Power, LLC ... and a Contribution Agreement"
Asset Purchase Agreement financial
"entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”)"
An asset purchase agreement is a legal contract in which a buyer agrees to buy specific assets and contracts of a business rather than buying the company’s stock or ownership. It matters to investors because it determines exactly what is being bought and what liabilities stay behind — like buying the furniture and equipment from a store but not the building or past debts — which affects the deal’s value, taxes and future risk exposure.
Management Services Agreement financial
"entered into a Management Services Agreement (the “Management Services Agreement”)"
A management services agreement is a contract where one party hires another to run specific business functions—like finance, operations, or marketing—on its behalf, similar to hiring an external manager to run part of a household. Investors care because the deal spells out fees, responsibilities, and decision-making authority, which affect a company’s costs, operational performance and governance, and can change future cash flow and risk.
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 regulatory
"were issued in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933"
accredited investor regulatory
"Potisedge represented that it is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D"
An accredited investor is an individual or entity that meets certain financial criteria, such as having a high income or significant net worth, allowing them to invest in private or less regulated investment opportunities. This status matters because it grants access to investments that are often riskier or less available to the general public, reflecting a higher level of financial knowledge or resources.
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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): April 15, 2026

 

NeoVolta, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

001-41447

82-5299263
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

 

12195 Dearborn Place

Poway, CA 92064

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(800) 364-5464

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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

 

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 $0.001 per share

NEOV The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of common stock NEOVW 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).

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 1.01Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 13, 2026, NeoVolta Inc., a Nevada corporation (“NeoVolta”), NeoVolta Power, LLC, NPJV MANAGER LLC (“NMC”), and Can Current Corporation (“CCC”) entered into the Operating Agreement of NeoVolta Power, LLC (the “Original Operating Agreement”) and a Contribution Agreement (the “Original Contribution Agreement”) in connection with the formation of NeoVolta Power, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“NeoVolta Power”), established for the purpose of jointly owning and operating a domestic battery energy storage manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia.

 

Amended and Restated Operating Agreement

 

On April 15, 2026, NeoVolta Power, NeoVolta, and CCC entered into an Amended and Restated Operating Agreement (the “A&R Operating Agreement”), which amends and restates the Original Operating Agreement in its entirety. The A&R Operating Agreement was entered into to, among other things, account for the removal of NMC as a member of NeoVolta Power. The principal changes effected by the A&R Operating Agreement include the following: (i) NMC has been removed as a party and as a member of NeoVolta Power; (ii) the number of authorized Class A Units has been increased from sixty (60) to eighty (80) Class A Units issuable to NeoVolta, and the number of authorized Class B Units has been reduced from forty (40) (previously allocated twenty (20) each to NMC and CCC) to twenty (20) Class B Units issuable solely to CCC; (iii) the Board of Managers has been reduced from five (5) managers to three (3) managers, all of whom are designated by NeoVolta, and CCC has been granted the right, but not the obligation, to designate up to two (2) non-voting observers to attend all meetings of the Board of Managers; (iv) the Class B Units issued to CCC are now expressly issued in consideration for certain technical services to be provided by CCC pursuant to a Technical Services Agreement.

 

First Amendment to Contribution Agreement

 

On April 15, 2026, NeoVolta Power, NeoVolta, NMC, and CCC entered into a First Amendment to Contribution Agreement (the “First Amendment”), which amends the Original Contribution Agreement to remove NMC as a party thereto.

 

Asset Purchase Agreement

 

On April 15, 2026, NeoVolta Power, as buyer, and CCC, as seller, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which CCC agreed to sell, convey, assign, transfer, and deliver to NeoVolta Power certain manufacturing equipment used to manufacture battery energy storage systems (the “Purchased Assets”). The aggregate purchase price consists of (i) an equipment price of $9,000,000, payable in milestone-based installments ($2,000,000 upon shipment of equipment, $3,000,000 upon delivery to the facility, and $4,000,000 upon completion of commissioning), and (ii) the excess portion of corresponding U.S. tariffs, customs duties, and related customs bond expenses arising from the import of the equipment. Title to the equipment transfers to NeoVolta Power upon CCC’s receipt of the full purchase price. The Asset Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, covenants, and indemnification provisions for a transaction of this type.

 

Management Services Agreement

 

On April 20, 2026, NeoVolta and PotiSedge Technology Pte Ltd., a Singapore Private Limited (“Potisedge”), entered into a Management Services Agreement (the “Management Services Agreement”) pursuant to which Potisedge agreed to provide sales and marketing coordination services to NeoVolta in connection with NeoVolta’s commercial and industrial battery energy storage business. As consideration for the services, NeoVolta agreed to issue to Potisedge 1,200,000 shares of NeoVolta’s common stock (the “Share Grant”). The Share Grant vests in four (4) equal semi-annual installments of 300,000 shares (25%) on each of the 6-month, 12-month, 18-month, and 24-month anniversaries of the effective date. Unvested shares are subject to transfer restrictions and a company repurchase right at $0.001 per share upon forfeiture. Potisedge retains full voting and dividend rights on unvested shares. The Management Services Agreement has an initial term ending on the 24-month anniversary of the effective date and may only be extended by written agreement of the parties. Either party may terminate the agreement for material breach (subject to a 30-day cure period) or insolvency. In the event of termination for material breach by Potisedge, unvested shares are forfeited; in the event of termination for material breach by NeoVolta, all unvested shares automatically vest.

 

 

 

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Copies of the A&R Operating Agreement, the First Amendment to Contribution Agreement, the Asset Purchase Agreement, and the Management Services Agreement are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing descriptions of such agreements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text thereof.

 

Item 3.02  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 above regarding the Management Services Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The shares of common stock underlying the Share Grant were issued in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Potisedge represented that it is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Exhibit Description
10.1   Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of NeoVolta Power, LLC, dated April 15, 2026
10.2   First Amendment to Contribution Agreement, dated April 15, 2026
10.3   Asset Purchase Agreement between Can Current Corporation and NeoVolta Power, LLC, dated April 15, 2026
10.4   Management Services Agreement between NeoVolta Inc. and Potisedge Technology Pte Ltd., dated April 20, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

  NeoVolta, Inc.
     
     
  By: /s/ Steve Bond              
    Steve Bond
    Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Dated: April 21, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FAQ

What joint venture changes did NeoVolta (NEOV) make to NeoVolta Power, LLC?

NeoVolta amended and restated the NeoVolta Power, LLC operating agreement, removing NPJV Manager LLC as a member. It increased authorized Class A Units from 60 to 80 for NeoVolta and reduced Class B Units from 40 to 20, all now issuable solely to Can Current Corporation.

How does the new board structure of NeoVolta Power, LLC affect control for NEOV?

The board of managers was reduced from five to three members, with all managers designated by NeoVolta. Can Current Corporation may appoint up to two non‑voting observers. This structure centralizes formal decision‑making authority with NeoVolta while still allowing Can Current board‑level visibility.

What are the key terms of NeoVolta’s $9,000,000 equipment purchase from Can Current?

NeoVolta Power agreed to buy manufacturing equipment for battery energy storage systems for $9,000,000, paid in milestones: $2,000,000 at shipment, $3,000,000 at delivery, and $4,000,000 at commissioning. It will also pay the excess portion of related U.S. tariffs, customs duties, and customs bond expenses.

What does PotiSedge receive under NeoVolta’s Management Services Agreement?

PotiSedge will provide sales and marketing coordination services for NeoVolta’s commercial and industrial battery energy storage business. As consideration, NeoVolta granted 1,200,000 common shares, vesting in four equal 300,000‑share installments over 24 months, with specific forfeiture and accelerated vesting rules tied to termination events.

How do vesting and forfeiture work for PotiSedge’s 1,200,000 NEOV share grant?

The 1,200,000‑share grant vests in four equal 300,000‑share semi‑annual installments. Unvested shares face transfer restrictions and a repurchase right at $0.001 per share upon forfeiture. If NeoVolta materially breaches and the agreement ends, all unvested shares automatically vest instead of being forfeited.

Was the PotiSedge share grant registered with the SEC or issued under an exemption?

The shares underlying the PotiSedge grant were issued in reliance on the Section 4(a)(2) exemption under the Securities Act of 1933. PotiSedge represented that it is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D, supporting the private placement exemption.

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