Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) sets up new $1B at-the-market stock offering plan
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Oklo Inc. entered into a new equity distribution agreement with a syndicate of investment banks to sell, from time to time, up to $1,000,000,000 of Class A common stock through an at-the-market offering program. Sales may be made on the New York Stock Exchange and other permitted venues at market or negotiated prices, with the company paying up to 1.5% in sales commissions.
Oklo simultaneously terminated its prior equity distribution agreement, which had allowed offerings of up to $1,500,000,000. Under that prior program, the company sold 15,774,224 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $1,499,867,429, and it incurred no termination penalties. Future sales, if any, will occur under the new agreement and related prospectus supplement filed under the existing Form S-3 shelf registration.
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Insights
Oklo refreshes its equity ATM program, keeping fundraising flexibility in place.
Oklo has put in place a new at-the-market equity distribution agreement for up to $1,000,000,000 of Class A common stock, replacing a prior $1,500,000,000 program that is now fully utilized. At-the-market programs let issuers sell shares gradually into the trading market.
The filing states the company sold 15,774,224 shares for about $1,499,867,429 under the prior agreement without termination penalties. The new agreement uses the existing Form S-3 shelf, with sales agents earning up to 1.5% in commissions. Actual capital raised under the new program will depend on if, when and how many shares the company directs the agents to sell.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 1.01, 1.02, 9.01
3 items
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 1.02
Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement
Business
A significant contract was terminated, which may affect business operations or revenue.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
New ATM capacity: $1,000,000,000
Prior ATM capacity: $1,500,000,000
Shares sold under prior ATM: 15,774,224 shares
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5 metrics
New ATM capacity
$1,000,000,000
Maximum aggregate gross sales proceeds under new equity distribution agreement
Prior ATM capacity
$1,500,000,000
Maximum aggregate offering price under prior equity distribution agreement
Shares sold under prior ATM
15,774,224 shares
Total common shares sold before termination of prior agreement
Proceeds from prior ATM
$1,499,867,429
Gross proceeds from shares sold under prior equity distribution agreement
Sales agent commission
up to 1.5%
Maximum commission on gross sales price per share under new agreement
Key Terms
equity distribution agreement, at the market offerings, shelf registration statement on Form S-3, prospectus supplement, +1 more
5 terms
equity distribution agreement financial
"entered into an equity distribution agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC"
An equity distribution agreement is a formal plan between a company and financial institutions to sell newly issued shares of the company's stock to investors over a period of time. It helps the company raise money gradually, similar to filling a container with water in stages, rather than all at once. For investors, it provides an organized way to buy shares and can influence the stock's supply and price.
at the market offerings financial
"transactions that are deemed to be “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415(a)(4)"
At-the-market offerings are a way for a company to raise cash by selling newly issued shares directly into the open market at the current trading price through a broker, rather than in a single large sale. Think of it like topping up a gas tank a little at a time at whatever the pump price is; it gives the company flexibility to raise money when conditions are favorable but can increase the number of shares outstanding and dilute existing investors, and frequent or large sales can put downward pressure on the stock price.
shelf registration statement on Form S-3 regulatory
"shares will be issued pursuant to the Company’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3"
A shelf registration statement on Form S-3 is a pre-approved filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that lets an eligible public company register securities in advance and sell them later in one or more offerings without repeating the full registration process. Think of it like a pre-approved funding line: it gives management the flexibility to raise capital quickly when market conditions are right, a move that can affect share supply, dilution and investor returns, so investors monitor it as a signal of potential financing activity.
prospectus supplement regulatory
"The Company intends to file a prospectus supplement, dated May 13, 2026, with the SEC"
A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company x"
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.
FAQ
What equity offering program did Oklo (OKLO) announce in this 8-K?
Oklo entered a new equity distribution agreement allowing sales of up to $1,000,000,000 of Class A common stock through an at-the-market program. Shares may be sold on the NYSE and other venues at prevailing or negotiated prices via multiple sales agents.
Which banks are acting as sales agents in Oklo's new at-the-market program?
The sales agents are Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, Guggenheim Securities, Canaccord Genuity, and William Blair. They will use reasonable efforts to sell designated shares and can earn commissions up to 1.5% of gross sales.
What happened to Oklo's prior equity distribution agreement?
Oklo terminated its prior equity distribution agreement effective May 13, 2026. That earlier program allowed up to $1,500,000,000 of stock sales and is now ended, with no termination penalties owed to the prior sales agents under the agreement.
How much stock did Oklo sell under the prior at-the-market agreement?
Under the prior equity distribution agreement, Oklo sold 15,774,224 shares of its common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $1,499,867,429. Following termination, the company will make no further sales under that prior agreement or its related prospectus supplement.
Under what registration does Oklo's new at-the-market offering operate?
The new at-the-market offering will use Oklo’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-291157), as amended and declared effective on December 4, 2025. Oklo plans to file a May 13, 2026 prospectus supplement describing sales under the new equity distribution agreement.
What commissions and protections are included for Oklo's sales agents?
Sales agents may receive a commission of up to 1.5% of the gross sales price per share plus certain reimbursed expenses. Oklo also agreed to customary representations, covenants, and indemnification provisions in favor of the sales agents, subject to applicable legal and regulatory limits.