Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) outlines legislative, D.C. office and product news

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. filed a current report describing three recent company announcements. On August 14, 2025, management provided testimony before the New Jersey Legislature, and the company issued a press release about this appearance.

On August 18, 2025, the company announced the opening of a new office in Washington, D.C., reflecting an expansion of its physical presence. On August 19, 2025, it issued another press release about an upgrade to one of its products. Copies of all three press releases are included as exhibits to the report.

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 18, 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 14, 2025, Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the testimony of the Company management before the New Jersey Legislature. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

On August 18, 2025, the Company issued a press release regarding the opening of an office in Washington, D.C. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

On August 19, 2025, the Company issued a press release an upgrade to one of its products. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits

99.1	Press release dated August 14, 2025.
99.2	Press release dated August 18, 2025.
99.3	Press release dated August 19, 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 19, 2025	/s/ Philipp Stratmann
	Philipp Stratmann
	President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What does Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) report in this 8-K filing?

Ocean Power Technologies reports three recent press releases covering management testimony before the New Jersey Legislature, the opening of a Washington, D.C. office, and an upgrade to one of its products. Each announcement is attached as a separate exhibit for investors to review.

What did Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) announce on August 14, 2025?

On August 14, 2025, Ocean Power Technologies issued a press release about company management’s testimony before the New Jersey Legislature. The filing incorporates this press release as Exhibit 99.1, giving investors formal notice of the company’s participation in that legislative testimony.

What is the significance of Ocean Power Technologies opening a Washington, D.C. office?

On August 18, 2025, Ocean Power Technologies announced the opening of a Washington, D.C. office through a press release. This step expands the company’s geographic footprint and may support its governmental or policy-related activities; the full text appears as Exhibit 99.2.

What product-related news does Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) disclose?

On August 19, 2025, Ocean Power Technologies issued a press release about an upgrade to one of its products. The 8-K includes this communication as Exhibit 99.3, giving investors access to more detailed information about the nature of the product upgrade.

Which exhibits are attached to Ocean Power Technologies’ August 2025 8-K?

The filing includes three press releases as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3, dated August 14, 18, and 19, 2025, plus Exhibit 104, a cover page interactive data file embedded in the Inline XBRL document as required for electronic reporting.

Who signed the Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) 8-K report?

The report was signed on behalf of Ocean Power Technologies by Philipp Stratmann, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. His signature confirms the company’s authorization and responsibility for the information disclosed in this August 2025 current report.