SDST 8-K: Board Member Martyn Buttenshaw Steps Down Peacefully

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Stardust Power Inc. (Nasdaq: SDST) filed a Form 8-K dated 19 June 2025 reporting the resignation of director Martyn Buttenshaw from the Board, effective the same day. The company states the departure was not the result of any disagreement concerning operations, policies or practices. No successor, compensation changes or additional governance actions were disclosed. Aside from standard header information on the company’s common stock and warrant listings, the filing contains no financial statements, earnings data or strategic developments.

Positive

• No disagreement disclosed, mitigating concerns that the resignation stems from strategic or compliance conflicts.

Negative

• Loss of a board member may temporarily reduce governance depth until a successor is appointed.

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TL;DR: Routine board resignation; neutral corporate impact.

The 8-K documents a single-director resignation with the explicit assurance of no underlying dispute. In governance terms, that limits risk perception because stakeholders typically scrutinize whether resignations signal internal conflict or compliance issues. Nevertheless, the loss of an experienced board member can marginally dilute oversight until a replacement is named. Absent financial metrics, strategy updates or committee reassignments, the event is administratively minor and unlikely to influence valuation or Nasdaq listing status.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 19, 2025

STARDUST POWER INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-39875		99-3863616
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)

15 E. Putnam Ave, Suite 378 Greenwich, CT		06830
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(800) 742 3095

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation to the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	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, par value $0.0001 per share		SDST		The Nasdaq Global Market
Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50		SDSTW		The Nasdaq Global Market

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

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

On June 19, 2025, Martyn Buttenshaw resigned as a member of the board of directors of the Company. Mr. Buttenshaw’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: June 20, 2024

	STARDUST POWER INC.
	By:	/s/ Roshen Pujari
	Name:	Roshen Pujari
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

Why did Martyn Buttenshaw resign from Stardust Power (SDST)?

The 8-K states the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies or practices.

Does the 8-K announce a replacement for the departing director?

No. No successor was named in the filing.

Are there any financial or earnings figures in this Stardust Power Form 8-K?

No. The filing contains no financial statements or earnings data.

Will the resignation affect Stardust Power’s Nasdaq listings (SDST, SDSTW)?

The company remains listed on The Nasdaq Global Market; the filing does not indicate any impact on listing status.