Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) highlights UAE business growth in new 8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. filed a current report to inform investors that it issued a press release about its business growth in the United Arab Emirates. The company explains that the press release, dated August 26, 2025, provides additional details on this expansion and is included as an exhibit to the report. This shows the company is actively communicating its international business developments, particularly in the UAE market.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): August 26, 2025

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 Rights		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 (§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 8.01 Other Events.

On August 26, 2025, Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding business growth in the United Arab Emirates. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits

99.1	Press release dated August 26, 2025.
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: August 27, 2025	/s/ Philipp Stratmann
	Philipp Stratmann
	President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Ocean Power Technologies disclosed that it issued a press release about business growth in the United Arab Emirates, which is attached as an exhibit.

When did Ocean Power Technologies issue the press release about UAE business growth?

Ocean Power Technologies issued the press release on August 26, 2025.

What exhibit is included with Ocean Power Technologies' 8-K about UAE business growth?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated August 26, 2025.

What is the main topic of Ocean Power Technologies’ attached press release?

The attached press release focuses on business growth by Ocean Power Technologies in the United Arab Emirates.

Who signed the Ocean Power Technologies 8-K related to UAE business growth?

The report was signed by Philipp Stratmann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Power Technologies.

On which exchange is Ocean Power Technologies’ common stock listed?

Ocean Power Technologies’ common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol OPTT.