Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) furnishes CEO podcast interview transcript

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. reported that its Chief Executive Officer, Philipp Stratmann, participated in a podcast interview with Water Tower Research, LLC on January 8, 2026. The company is making the full transcript of this discussion available to the public as an exhibit.

The transcript is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and provides additional commentary from the CEO but is not treated as filed information under securities laws. This update is primarily informational and does not include new financial results or details on major transactions.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

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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): January 8, 2026

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-33417 (Commission File Number) 22-2535818 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

28 Engelhard Drive, Suite B Monroe Township, New Jersey (Address of principal executive offices) 08831 (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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 8, 2026, Philipp Stratmann, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), participated in a podcast interview with Water Tower Research, LLC. A copy of the transcript of the interview is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in Item 7.01 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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits

*99.1	Transcript of podcast interview given by Philipp Stratmann on January 8, 2026.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

* Furnished herewith.

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: January 9, 2026	/s/ Philipp Stratmann
	Philipp Stratmann
	President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) disclose in this report?

Ocean Power Technologies disclosed that its CEO, Philipp Stratmann, participated in a podcast interview with Water Tower Research, LLC, and the transcript is being made available as an exhibit.

When did the Ocean Power Technologies CEO podcast interview take place?

The podcast interview with Ocean Power Technologies CEO Philipp Stratmann took place on January 8, 2026.

How can investors access the Ocean Power Technologies CEO podcast transcript?

The transcript of the podcast interview is included as Exhibit 99.1, titled "Transcript of podcast interview given by Philipp Stratmann on January 8, 2026."

Does this Ocean Power Technologies update include new financial results?

No. The update focuses on furnishing the podcast interview transcript and does not provide new financial statements or earnings data.

Is the Ocean Power Technologies podcast transcript considered filed or furnished?

The company states that the information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Who signed the Ocean Power Technologies report related to the podcast interview?

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