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Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE American: OPTT) reports $44.8M FY26 loss, subsea tech deal

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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. acquired subsea intellectual property and developmental technology assets from Columbia Power Technologies, issuing 10,984,848 shares of common stock valued at $2.9 million based on a trailing 30‑day VWAP. The asset deal effective July 22, 2026 adds subsea power capability intended to extend the company’s operational infrastructure from the ocean surface to the seabed.

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, revenue was $4.1 million versus $5.9 million a year earlier, with a gross loss of $8.1 million and an operating loss of $41.0 million. Net loss was $44.8 million compared with $21.5 million in fiscal 2025, and unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short‑term investments totaled $8.7 million at year-end. Backlog reached a record $19.8 million, up 58% year over year, supported by an approximately $6.5 million multi‑PowerBuoy® U.S. Coast Guard contract and a sales pipeline of $142.3 million.

The company terminated its at‑the‑market equity sales agreement with Ladenburg Thalmann without penalties and reported $9.2 million of convertible notes payable and a $1.2 million derivative liability. Governance changes include appointing Rear Admiral Joseph A. “Digger” DiGuardo Jr. as Acting Chairman of the Board and the retirement of long‑time Chairman Terence J. Cryan.

Positive

  • Backlog rose 58% to $19.8 million, a record level that improves visibility into future revenue, supported by the approximately $6.5 million U.S. Coast Guard multi-PowerBuoy® contract.
  • The company reported a sizeable $142.3 million sales pipeline, indicating broad engagement across defense, security and commercial maritime markets.
  • Ocean Power Technologies completed a strategic subsea technology acquisition for $2.9 million in stock, expanding its operational infrastructure portfolio from the surface to subsea missions.

Negative

  • Fiscal 2026 net loss expanded to $44.8 million from $21.5 million, with a gross loss of $8.1 million and operating loss of $41.0 million.
  • Current liabilities increased sharply to $27.5 million, including $9.2 million of convertible notes payable and $6.4 million of current contract liabilities, while shareholders’ equity fell to $10.7 million.

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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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Shares issued for subsea IP acquisition 10,984,848 shares Common stock issued to Columbia Power Technologies as consideration under the Asset Purchase Agreement
Acquisition consideration value $2,900,000 Agreed value of shares issued for Columbia Power Technologies assets based on trailing 30-day VWAP
Fiscal 2026 revenue $4.1 million Total revenue for fiscal year ended April 30, 2026
Fiscal 2026 net loss 44,824 (in thousands) Net loss for fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, in thousands
Backlog $19.8 million Record backlog at April 30, 2026, up 58% from $12.5 million a year earlier
Sales pipeline $142.3 million Sales pipeline reflecting demand across defense, security and commercial markets
Unrestricted cash and equivalents $8.7 million Combined unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at April 30, 2026
Convertible notes payable $9,217 (in thousands) Current portion of convertible notes payable on the April 30, 2026 balance sheet, in thousands
Asset Purchase Agreement regulatory
"entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Columbia Power Technologies"
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.
At Market Issuance Sales Agreement financial
"terminated its At Market Issuance Sales Agreement with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc."
An at market issuance sales agreement is a setup where a company arranges for an agent to sell newly issued shares directly into the public market at the current trading price, usually over time as needed. It matters to investors because it gives the company quick, flexible access to cash without setting a fixed price, but can dilute existing shareholders and affect the stock’s supply and short‑term price behavior—like a shop owner adding extra items to a shelf and selling them at whatever the going price is.
backlog financial
"Built a record backlog of $19.8 million, an increase of 58% over the prior year"
A backlog is the amount of work or orders that a company has received but hasn't completed yet. It’s like a restaurant with many dishes to serve; the backlog shows how many orders are still waiting to be finished. It matters because a large backlog can indicate strong demand or potential delays in delivering products or services.
sales pipeline financial
"Sales pipeline increased to $142.3 million, reflecting continued demand"
A sales pipeline is a staged view of potential customers at each step from first contact to a completed sale, showing how many prospects are in play and how far they’ve progressed. Investors watch it like a factory conveyor belt: a healthy, steadily moving pipeline signals likely future revenue and growth, while gaps or bottlenecks can warn that sales targets and cash flow may be at risk.
convertible notes payable financial
"Convertible notes payable | | | 9,217 | | | | — |"
A convertible notes payable is a company loan recorded as debt that can later be exchanged for shares of the company instead of being repaid in cash. Investors care because it affects both the company’s obligations and ownership: it temporarily increases debt on the balance sheet but can dilute existing shareholders if converted, much like an IOU that can either be paid back or traded in for a slice of the business.
derivative liability financial
"Derivative liability | | | 1,166 | | | | — |"
A derivative liability is an obligation a company owes because of a derivatives contract—such as an option, future, swap, or forward—that has moved against it and now has negative value. Think of it like a settled bet that turned into a bill: if market moves go the other way, the company may have to pay cash or deliver assets. Investors care because these liabilities can create sudden losses, add leverage or counterparty risk, and change a company’s true financial exposure beyond its everyday operations.
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What did Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) acquire from Columbia Power Technologies?

Ocean Power Technologies acquired subsea intellectual property and developmental technology assets from Columbia Power Technologies, paying with 10,984,848 OPTT common shares valued at $2.9 million. The asset deal adds subsea power capability to extend OPT’s operational infrastructure from the surface to the seabed.

How did Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) perform financially in fiscal 2026?

For fiscal 2026, Ocean Power Technologies reported $4.1 million in revenue and a $44.8 million net loss. Revenue declined from $5.9 million in 2025, while operating loss increased to $41.0 million. Unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $8.7 million at April 30, 2026.

What is the size of Ocean Power Technologies’ (OPTT) backlog and sales pipeline?

Ocean Power Technologies reported a record $19.8 million backlog, up 58% from $12.5 million a year earlier, and a $142.3 million sales pipeline. The backlog is supported by an approximately $6.5 million multi-PowerBuoy® U.S. Coast Guard maritime domain awareness contract.

What major contracts did Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) secure in fiscal 2026?

Ocean Power Technologies secured its largest deployment and recurring revenue contract, an approximately $6.5 million multi-PowerBuoy® maritime domain awareness program supporting the U.S. Coast Guard. This contract underpins record backlog and is expected to generate recurring services revenue over time.

What changes occurred in Ocean Power Technologies’ (OPTT) capital structure and liquidity?

As of April 30, 2026, Ocean Power Technologies had $8.7 million in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, and $9.2 million in convertible notes payable. Total liabilities rose to $30.6 million, while shareholders’ equity declined to $10.7 million.

What governance changes did Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) disclose?

Ocean Power Technologies appointed Rear Admiral Joseph A. “Digger” DiGuardo Jr. as Acting Chairman of the Board and to the Quality Health and Safety Committee. Long-time Chairman Terence J. Cryan retired from the Board; his resignation was stated not to result from any disagreement.

Did Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) change its equity financing arrangements?

Effective July 22, 2026, Ocean Power Technologies terminated its At Market Issuance Sales Agreement with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. There were no penalties associated with this termination, which ends that particular at-the-market equity issuance channel.
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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 Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2026

 

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

001-33417

 

22-2535818

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

28 Engelhard Drive, Suite B

Monroe Township, New Jersey

 

08831

(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(609) 730-0400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

  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 $0.001 Par Value   OPTT   NYSE American
Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Right   N/A   NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

 

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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On July 22, 2026, Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Columbia Power Technologies, Inc. (the “Seller”) pursuant to which the Company acquired from the Seller certain of its intellectual property assets. Seller is an ocean power company, tapping the ocean to supply cost-effective, dependable, and predictable energy generation systems for its customers. In consideration for the purchase, the Company issued 10,984,848 shares of its common stock to the Seller with an agreed value of $2,900,000 based on a trailing thirty day VWAP. The Asset Purchase Agreement includes a number of other standard representations, warranties, covenants and indemnification.

 

The foregoing description of the Asset Purchase Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the Asset Purchase Agreement, a copy of which the Company is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1.

 

The Company issued a press release on July 23, 2026 announcing the entry into the Asset Purchase Agreement, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Effective July 22, 2026, the Company terminated its At Market Issuance Sales Agreement with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. dated August 8, 2025. There were no penalties associated with the termination.

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On July 23, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in Item 2.02 and in the attached Exhibit 99.1 shall be deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

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

 

On July 21, 2026, the Company appointed Rear Admiral Joseph A. “Digger” DiGuardo Jr. to the Board of Directors as Acting Chairman, effective immediately. He previously served as an advisory board member since 2024. There were no arrangements or understandings between Mr. DiGuardo and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as a director, and there have been no transactions since the beginning of the Company’s last two fiscal years, nor are there any currently proposed transactions, regarding Mr. DiGuardo that are required to be disclosed by Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. In addition, there are no family relationships between Mr. DiGuardo and any other director or executive officer. Mr. DiGuardo will also serve on the Board’s Quality Health and Safety Committee.

 

Mr. DiGuardo, age 58, is a highly accomplished senior executive leader with over three decades of distinguished service in national security, counterterrorism, and counter-proliferation. As a retired Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy, Mr. DiGuardo culminated his military career leading the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), overseeing 20,000 active and reserve personnel and a budget of $2.1B annually. His leadership spanned complex, high-risk operations, including special operations to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) mission, Counter Terrorism, Navy Expeditionary Operations and Fleet support worldwide. Prior to that he was the Director, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM J10) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Directorate and the DoD CWMD Coordinating Authority with responsibility to plan, assess, and recommend global CWMD priorities aligned to National Defense Strategy and coordinate with U.S. Government and Foreign Agencies to disrupt state and non- state proliferation and terrorism.

 

Currently, Mr. DiGuardo is the Principal of DiggerWorks Consulting, where he advises clients and Boards of Directors on National Security Strategy and Policy, Unmanned Systems, Technology Integration, Counter WMD, Counter Proliferation/Non Proliferation and U.S. Government priorities. He is an Executive Director at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), a National Laboratory under the Department of Energy. He also serves as a Fellow at the American College of National Security Leaders (ACNSL), responding to questions directly from the National Security Council (NSC) and is the Warfare Chair of the Undersea Warfare Academic Group at the Naval Postgraduate School, further contributing to national security thought leadership and academia.

 

On July 20, 2026, Terence J. Cryan notified the Company’s Board of Directors of his decision to retire from the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Cryan’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with management or the Company. The Board and the Company are grateful for Mr. Cryan’s dedication and contributions to the Company during his 14 year tenure as Chairman of the Board and a director.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

  *10.1 Asset Purchase Agreement between Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and Columbia Power Technologies, Inc. dated July 22, 2026.
     
  *99.1 Press Release issued by Ocean Power Technologies, Inc., dated July 23, 2026.
     
  *99.2 Press Released issued by Ocean Power Technologies, Inc., dated July 23, 2026.
     
  104 Cover Page Interactive Data file (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
   
Dated: July 23, 2026 /s/ Philipp Stratmann
  Philipp Stratmann
President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

Ocean Power Technologies Acquires Strategic Subsea Technology to Expand Operational Infrastructure Supporting Maritime Dominance

 

Transaction Extends Company’s Operational Infrastructure Offering to the Subsea Market

 

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 23, 2026 – Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT), today announced the acquisition of strategic subsea developmental technology assets from Columbia Power Technologies, Inc., expanding the potential of the Company’s operational infrastructure portfolio to extend its capabilities from the ocean surface to the seabed.

 

The acquisition strengthens OPT’s position as a provider of persistent operational infrastructure supporting autonomous maritime operations.

 

The acquired intellectual property and engineering portfolio complements the Company’s existing capabilities in offshore power, autonomous surface vehicles, maritime sensing, communications and AI-enabled software while adding an innovative subsea power capability designed to enable persistent underwater operations. Together, these technologies create a potentially more comprehensive operational infrastructure platform capable of supporting missions across the maritime domain.

 

“The future of maritime operations will depend on resilient, persistent operational infrastructure that supports autonomous systems above and below the surface,” said Philipp Stratmann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Power Technologies. “This acquisition expands our technology portfolio with an innovative subsea capability that complements our existing solutions and reinforces our strategy to deliver operational infrastructure across the maritime domain for defense, security and commercial customers.”

 

The acquisition potentially expands OPT’s ability to address evolving requirements for persistent underwater operations, including resident autonomous systems, subsea sensing, distributed communications, underwater vehicle support and long-duration maritime missions. The acquired capability positions OPT to enhance its portfolio of operational infrastructure technologies and provides a foundation for supporting future customer requirements in both defense and commercial maritime markets.

 

The transaction has been structured as an asset acquisition, securing ownership of strategic intellectual property and technical capabilities while preserving financial flexibility.

 

In addition to expanding OPT’s technology portfolio, the acquisition includes developmental work and early customer engagement that can accelerate commercialization, reduce development risk and shorten the Company’s path to market for future subsea solutions.

 

 
 

 

The transaction closed effective, July 22, 2026.

 

For additional information about OPT, please visit our website Ocean Power Technologies.

 

ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES

 

OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is in Monroe Township, New Jersey, with an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more about OPT’s groundbreaking products, services and solutions, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This release may contain forward-looking statements that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “aim”, “will likely result”, “believe”, “expect”, “will continue”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “contemplate”, “seek to”, “future”, “objective”, “goal”, “project”, “should”, “will pursue” and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate and subject to risks and uncertainties, including the integration and deployment of the strategic subsea developmental technology assets from Columbia Power Technologies, Inc., the delivery of customer services, the conversion of potential customers to contracts and the realization of the potential revenue thereunder. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company’s most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update the forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

 

Contact Information

 

Investors: 203-561-6945 or investorrelations@oceanpowertech.com

 

Media: 609-730-0400 x402 or MediaRelations@oceanpowertech.com

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

Ocean Power Technologies Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results

 

Fiscal 2026 Marks Company’s Transformation into an Operational Defense Technology Provider Through Historic Coast Guard Deployment, Record Backlog and Global Defense Expansion

 

Largest deployment and recurring revenue contract in Company history positions OPT for long-term growth

 

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or “the Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT), today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter (“4Q26”) and full-year ended April 30, 2026 (“FY26”).

 

Fiscal 2026 Strategic Highlights

 

Fiscal 2026 represented a transformational year for Ocean Power Technologies as the Company continued its evolution into an operational provider of AI-enabled maritime infrastructure supporting defense, security and commercial customers worldwide.

 

During the year, the Company:

 

Secured the largest deployment and largest recurring revenue contract in Company history, an approximately $6.5 million multi-PowerBuoy® maritime domain awareness program supporting the U.S. Coast Guard.
Transitioned from technology demonstrations to operational deployment, integrating OPT’s PowerBuoy®, Merrows® AI platform and autonomous technologies into an active maritime security mission alongside premier defense partners, including Anduril.
Built a record backlog of $19.8 million, an increase of 58% over the prior year, providing significantly improved visibility into future revenue.
Expanded internationally, growing customer deployments and strategic relationships throughout Europe while increasing engagement with allied governments and defense organizations.
Reorganized the Company’s sales, technology and innovation, and operations functions to create a unified dual-use solutions organization with a primary focus on defense and security markets, while maintaining the ability to commercialize innovations across adjacent maritime applications.
Invested in the people, operational capabilities and infrastructure necessary to execute larger programs, support recurring revenue contracts and scale the business for future growth.

 

Management Commentary – Dr. Philipp Stratmann, OPT’s President and Chief Executive Officer

 

“Fiscal 2026 fundamentally changed Ocean Power Technologies,” said Philipp Stratmann, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We secured the largest deployment and recurring revenue contract in our history, built a record backlog, expanded internationally, and demonstrated that our technologies can support operational missions alongside premier defense partners. These achievements mark our evolution from a technology developer into an operational provider of AI-enabled maritime infrastructure. During the year, we also invested in the people and capabilities needed to support larger deployments and recurring revenue programs. Our landmark Coast Guard deployment required significant upfront deployment and integration activities, while recurring services revenue from that contract will be recognized over time. We believe Fiscal 2026 established the operational foundation for long-term growth, and Fiscal 2027 is about executing against that platform.”

 

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FY26 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Fiscal 2026 financial results reflect both the timing of customer deployments and the Company’s continued investment in building the operational capabilities required to support larger autonomous maritime programs.

 

The Company’s landmark U.S. Coast Guard deployment required substantial upfront engineering, mobilization and integration activities, while a meaningful portion of the associated contract value will be recognized over time through recurring services revenue. Management believes this revenue profile is characteristic of the long-term recurring business model the Company continues to develop.

 

Financial highlights include:

 

Backlog increased 58% to a record $19.8 million, compared to $12.5 million at April 30, 2025.
Sales pipeline increased to $142.3 million, reflecting continued demand across defense, security and commercial markets.
Revenue for Fiscal 2026 was $4.1 million.
Gross loss reflected investments in strategic customer programs, including certain contracts accepted to establish long-term customer relationships and larger future opportunities.
Operating expenses included continued investment in personnel, technology development and operational infrastructure, as well as approximately $9.5 million of non-cash stock-based compensation.
Combined unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $8.7 million at April 30, 2026.

 

Looking Ahead

 

Management enters Fiscal 2027 focused on executing against the operational platform established during Fiscal 2026. Key priorities include:

 

Successfully executing the U.S. Coast Guard deployment, including ongoing operational and recurring service delivery.
Converting record backlog into revenue.
Expanding recurring services revenue.
Converting the Company’s growing defense pipeline into additional contract awards.
Building upon strategic relationships with U.S. Government agencies, allied nations and leading defense contractors.
Continuing disciplined execution while scaling the business to support increasing demand for AI-enabled maritime autonomy.

 

Conference Call & Webcast

 

As previously announced, a conference call to discuss OPT’s financial results will be held tomorrow morning, Friday, July 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Philipp Stratmann, CEO, and Bob Powers, CFO will host the call.

 

a.The dial-in numbers for the conference call are 877-407-8291 or 201-689-8345.
   
b.Live webcast: FY2026 Q4 and 10k Earnings Conference Call
   
c.Call Replay: Will be available by telephone approximately two hours after the call’s completion until August 26, 2024. You may access the replay by dialing 877-660-6853 from the U.S. or 201-612-7415 for international callers and using the Conference ID 13761851.
   
d.Webcast Replay: The archived webcast will also be available on the OPT investor relations section of its website.

 

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About Ocean Power Technologies

 

OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets including Merrows®, which provides AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is located in Monroe Township, New Jersey and has an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.

 

Non-GAAP Measures: Pipeline

 

Pipeline is not a term recognized under United States generally accepted accounting principles; however, it is a common measurement used in our industry. Our methodology for determining pipeline may not be comparable to the methodologies used by other companies. Pipeline is a representation of the journey potential customers take from the moment they become aware of our products and service to the moment they become a paying customer. The sales pipeline is divided into a series of phases, each representing a different milestone in the customer journey. It is a tool we use to track sales progress, identify potential roadblocks, and make data-driven decisions to improve our sales performance. Revenue estimates derived from our pipeline can be subject to change due to project accelerations, cancellations or delays due to various factors. These factors can also cause revenue amounts to be realized in periods and at levels different than originally projected.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This release may contain forward-looking statements that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “aim”, “will likely result”, “believe”, “expect”, “will continue”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “contemplate”, “seek to”, “future”, “objective”, “goal”, “project”, “should”, “will pursue” and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate and subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company’s most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these risks and uncertainties.. Except as may be required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no, and expressly disclaims any, obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, circumstances or otherwise after the date of this press release, and you are cautioned not to rely upon them unduly,

 

Financial Tables Follow

 

Additional information may be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K that will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form 10-K is accessible at www.sec.gov or the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website (www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com/investor-relations).

 

Contact Information

 

Investors: 609-730-0400 x401 or InvestorRelations@oceanpowertech.com

Media: 609-730-0400 x402 or MediaRelations@oceanpowertech.com

 

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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

 

   April 30, 2026   April 30, 2025 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $8,719   $6,715 
Restricted cash, short-term   154     
Accounts receivable, net   587    1,191 
Contract assets   716    1,088 
Inventory   3,884    4,222 
Other current assets   2,343    400 
Total current assets  $16,403   $13,616 
Property and equipment, net   11,093    3,444 
Intangibles, net   3,357    3,490 
Right-of-use assets, net   1,886    1,552 
Restricted cash, long-term       154 
Goodwill   8,537    8,537 
Total assets  $41,276   $30,793 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $4,366   $568 
Earn out payable   150    300 
Convertible notes payable   9,217     
Derivative liability   1,166     
Accrued expenses   4,972    1,271 
Contract liabilities, current   6,390     
Right-of-use liabilities, current portion   1,202    1,150 
Total current liabilities  $27,463   $3,289 
Deferred tax liability   203    203 
Contract liabilities, long term   2,077     
Right-of-use liabilities, less current portion   837    649 
Total liabilities  $30,580   $4,141 
Commitments and contingencies          
Shareholders’ Equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares, none issued or outstanding  $   $ 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 400,000,000 and 300,000,000 shares, respectively, issued 231,145,998 and 172,050,563 shares, respectively, and outstanding 228,460,085 and 171,263,086 shares, respectively   231    172 
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,685,913 and 787,477 shares, respectively   (1,825)   (1,018)
Additional paid-in capital   386,204    356,588 
Accumulated deficit   (373,914)   (329,090)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss        
Total shareholders’ equity   10,696    26,652 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $41,276   $30,793 

 

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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Fiscal year ended April 30, 
   2026   2025 
Product & service revenue  $3,502   $5,408 
Lease revenue   574    453 
Total revenue   4,076    5,861 
Cost of revenue   12,211    4,201 
Gross margin   (8,135)   1,660 
Operating expenses   32,818    23,346 
Operating loss  $(40,953)  $(21,686)
Interest (expense)/income, net   (2,778)   47 
Other expense   (40)   (23)
Change in fair value of derivative   150     
Loss on extinguishment of debt   (1,190)   (838)
Foreign exchange loss   (13)   (45)
Loss before income taxes  $(44,824)  $(22,545)
Income tax benefit       1,034 
Net loss  $(44,824)  $(21,511)
Basic and diluted net loss per share  $(0.23)  $(0.17)
Weighted average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share   194,349,416    126,913,998 

 

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OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

 

   Fiscal year ended April 30, 
   2026   2025 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss  $(44,824)  $(21,511)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Foreign exchange loss       45 
Depreciation of fixed assets   895    771 
Amortization of intangible assets   133    132 
Amortization of right-of-use assets   942    853 
Share-based compensation   9,488    4,603 
Change in fair value of derivative   (150)    
Loss on extinguishment of debt   1,190    838 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment       111 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:          
Accounts receivable   604    (395)
Contract assets   372    (1,070)
Inventory   (4,197)   230 
Other assets   (1,943)   1,347 
Accounts payable   3,798    (2,798)
Accrued expenses   3,701    (515)
Earn out payable   (150)   (200)
Right-of-use liabilities   (1,036)   (773)
Contract liabilities   8,467    (302)
Net cash used in operating activities  $(22,710)  $(18,634)
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchases of property and equipment   (4,008)   (505)
Net cash used in investing activities  $(4,008)  $(505)
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Cash paid for tax withholding related to shares withheld  $(807)  $(649)
Proceeds from convertible notes   21,938    3,173 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock - At The Market offering, net of issuance costs   7,591    17,729 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock - Capital Raise, net of issuance costs       2,450 
Net cash provided by financing activities  $28,722   $22,703 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  $2,004   $3,564 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year   6,869    3,305 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year  $8,873   $6,869 
           
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:          
Common stock issued related to bonus and earnout payments  $   $630 
Common stock issued related to conversion of convertible debt   12,595    15 
Operating right of use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability  $1,276   $ 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

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