Energy Vault (NYSE: NRGV) resale registration for 33.3M debenture shares
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. is registering up to 33,251,333 shares of common stock for resale by YA II PN, Ltd. These shares may be issued upon conversion of senior unsecured convertible debentures that were sold in three tranches totaling $50.0 million in principal, with purchase amounts of $29.1 million, $19.4 million and $14.7 million. The debentures bear 7% annual interest, mature between March 22, 2027 and August 30, 2027, and are convertible at the lower of fixed prices of $4.50, $7.53 or $7.41 per share for each tranche or 97% of recent VWAP, but not below a $0.60 floor. Conversion is capped at 33,251,333 shares, or 19.99% of common stock outstanding as of the initial closing, and is further limited by a 4.99% beneficial ownership cap. Energy Vault will not receive proceeds from any resale of these shares but has already received the debenture purchase amounts and will cover certain offering expenses.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Delaware
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85-3230987
(I.R.S. Employer
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Westlake Village, California 91362
(805) 852-0000
Chief Executive Officer
4165 East Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 100
Westlake Village, California 91362
(805) 852-0000
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Brad Eastman
Chief Legal Officer 4165 East Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 100 Westlake Village, California 91362 (805) 852-0000 |
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Benjamin N. Heriaud, Esq.
Vinson & Elkins, LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor New York, NY 10036 (212) 237-0000 |
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Large accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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Emerging growth company
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Issuable Upon Conversion of Obligations Under Convertible Debentures
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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CAUTIONARY INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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OUR BUSINESS
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RISK FACTORS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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THE SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT, THE CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE, THE GUARANTEE AGREEMENT AND THE REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
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SELLING STOCKHOLDER
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
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Shares of Common Stock Beneficially
Owned Before the Offering |
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Number of Shares of
Common Stock that may be sold hereby(2) |
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned
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Selling Stockholder:
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Shares
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Voting Power(1)
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
(805) 852-0000
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AMOUNT
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SEC registration fee
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FINRA filing fee
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(2)
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Legal fees and expenses
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EXHIBIT
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DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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| | 3.1** | | | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Energy Vault Holdings, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-39982), filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022. | |
| | 3.2** | | | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Energy Vault Holdings, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-39982), filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022). | |
| | 4.1** | | | Description of Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Energy Vault Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 001-39982), filed with the SEC on March 13, 2024). | |
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Form of Convertible Debenture.
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Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
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| | 10.1** | | | Securities Purchase Agreement, dated September 22, 2025, by and between Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. and YA II PN, LTD. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Energy Vault Holdings, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-39982), filed with the SEC on November 10, 2025). | |
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First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 30, 2025, by and between Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. and YA II PN, LTD.
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Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 30, 2025, by and between Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. and YA II PN, LTD.
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Consent of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. (included as part of Exhibit 5.1 hereto).
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Consent of BDO USA, P.C., independent registered public accounting firm.
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Power of Attorney (included in the signature page to this registration statement).
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Filing Fee Table
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Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
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SIGNATURE
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TITLE
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DATE
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/s/ Robert Piconi
Robert Piconi
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January 9, 2026
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/s/ Michael Beer
Michael Beer
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January 9, 2026
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/s/ Theresa Fariello
Theresa Fariello
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January 9, 2026
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/s/ Larry Paulson
Larry Paulson
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January 9, 2026
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/s/ Mary Beth Mandanas
Mary Beth Mandanas
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January 9, 2026
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/s/ Thomas Ertel
Thomas Ertel
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January 9, 2026
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/s/ Dylan Hixon
Dylan Hixon
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January 9, 2026
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FAQ
What is Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NRGV) registering in this offering?
Energy Vault is registering up to 33,251,333 shares of common stock for resale by YA II PN, Ltd. These shares may be issued upon conversion of outstanding senior unsecured convertible debentures.
Does Energy Vault receive any cash from the resale of these 33,251,333 NRGV shares?
No. Energy Vault will not receive proceeds from the sale of common stock by the selling stockholder. The company will only pay certain offering expenses other than underwriting discounts and commissions.
How much financing did Energy Vault raise through the convertible debentures with YA II PN, Ltd.?
Energy Vault agreed to issue up to $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of debentures in three tranches. The selling stockholder purchased the tranches for $29.1 million, $19.4 million and $14.7 million, respectively.
What are the key conversion terms of Energy Vault’s convertible debentures?
On each payment date, unpaid installments may be converted at the lower of fixed prices of $4.50, $7.53 or $7.41 per share for the three tranches, or 97% of the lowest daily VWAP over four prior trading days, but not below a $0.60 floor price.
What ownership limits apply to YA II PN, Ltd. under the Energy Vault debentures?
Conversions are limited by an Exchange Cap of 33,251,333 shares, representing 19.99% of common stock outstanding as of the initial closing, and a 4.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation.
When do Energy Vault’s convertible debentures mature?
The First and Second Tranches mature on March 22, 2027, and the Third Tranche matures on August 30, 2027. Scheduled principal and interest installments are due monthly beginning in late 2025 and early 2026.
How does Energy Vault plan to use the proceeds from the sale of the debentures?
Energy Vault states that it intends to use the net proceeds from the debentures for general corporate working capital and to support storage project development, construction and related growth initiatives.