Every 8-K that Solid Power, Inc. (SLDP) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Solid Power, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results, highlighting progress on its solid-state battery roadmap and partnerships. The company improved electrolyte performance under its joint evaluation agreement with Samsung SDI and BMW, advanced joint venture discussions for commercial-scale electrolyte production in the Republic of Korea, and kept installation of its continuous manufacturing pilot line on schedule, targeting equipment acceptance testing in the third quarter and plant validation and startup in the fourth quarter of 2026. It completed Stage 1 of ISO 9001 certification, received a milestone payment under the Line Installation Agreement with SK On, and remains on track to deliver 2026 cash investments within prior guidance of $85 to $100 million.
Financially, total revenue and grant income were ($0.3) million in the quarter, reflecting a $1.2 million reversal of previously recognized revenue due to updated milestone assumptions. Operating expenses were $30.0 million, leading to an operating loss of $30.3 million and a net loss of $23.8 million, or $0.11 per share. Liquidity remained strong, with total liquidity of $419.3 million as of June 30, 2026, including cash and cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities, and the company reported no debt. Second-quarter capital expenditures were $6.3 million, primarily for construction of the continuous electrolyte production pilot line.
Solid Power, Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Uwe Breitweg, Vice President Powertrain, Emission and Battery Strategy of the BMW Group, as a Class III director effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds BMW nominee Dr. Rainer Feurer and will serve until the 2027 annual stockholder meeting.
Breitweg was nominated under BMW Holding B.V.’s director nomination rights in a Board Nomination and Support Agreement. Because of Solid Power’s commercial relationship with BMW, the board has determined he is not independent and he is not expected to serve on board committees. Breitweg agreed to waive all compensation for his board service and has entered into Solid Power’s standard indemnification agreement.
Solid Power, Inc. filed a Form 8-K to furnish a new June 2026 investor presentation outlining its strategy as a developer of sulfide-based solid-state battery electrolytes. The company highlights a capital-light model supplying electrolytes to automotive and battery partners rather than manufacturing cells itself.
The materials note $435M in liquidity as of March 31, 2026 and a debt-free balance sheet, with 2026 cash investment expected at $85M–$100M. Solid Power reports more than 25 issued U.S. patents, around 100 pending U.S. applications, and a global footprint including facilities in Colorado and a Korean subsidiary. The presentation emphasizes scaling electrolyte production from 30 metric tons of annual pilot capacity toward 75 metric tons by year-end 2026, supported by partnerships with BMW, SK On, and Samsung SDI, while reiterating extensive forward-looking statement and risk disclosures.
Solid Power, Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Out of 224,519,421 common shares entitled to vote, 116,367,028 shares were represented. Stockholders elected three Class II directors, each receiving more votes "for" than "withheld," and all with substantial broker non-votes.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 114,605,818 votes for and limited opposition. In a non-binding advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
Solid Power, Inc. furnished an updated Company Overview investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1, which it plans to use in meetings with investors and analysts. The materials highlight that Solid Power, founded in 2011, focuses on sulfide-based solid electrolytes for next-generation batteries, aiming to sell electrolyte to major battery makers and automotive OEMs rather than compete as a cell manufacturer.
The overview notes approximately 230 employees and two Colorado facilities supporting pilot cell and electrolyte production. As of March 31, 2026, it cites a market capitalization of $662M, revenue of $15 over the prior twelve months, and total liquidity of $435, with no debt and a Department of Energy grant of up to $50M. The presentation describes recent capital raises, expansion plans to increase electrolyte capacity from 30 to 75 metric tons per year, strong patent coverage, and extensive forward-looking statements subject to numerous technical, commercial, regulatory, and market risks.
Solid Power, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results, delivering $3.1 million in revenue and grant income, primarily from progress on a line installation agreement with SK On and a U.S. Department of Energy assistance agreement. Operating expenses were $29.4 million versus $30.0 million a year earlier, leading to an operating loss of $26.3 million. Net loss was $13.0 million, or $(0.06) per share, compared with a $15.2 million net loss in the prior-year quarter. Total liquidity was $435.3 million as of March 31, 2026, supported by $121.3 million of net proceeds from a registered direct offering. Management highlighted completion of site acceptance testing with SK On and noted cell production lines using its technology now operate in Colorado, Germany, and the Republic of Korea.
Solid Power, Inc. disclosed that director Rainer Feurer has notified the company of his intention to retire from the Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2026. The company states that Dr. Feurer’s decision is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.
Solid Power thanks Dr. Feurer for his contributions over the past five years. The report is signed by Linda Heller, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Solid Power, Inc. filed an 8-K describing an amended and restated Assistance Agreement between its subsidiary and the U.S. Department of Energy, effective January 1, 2026, which updates terms on an existing DOE award. The full agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
The company also furnished a March 2026 investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1, which it plans to use with investors and analysts. That overview highlights Solid Power’s sulfide-based solid electrolyte technology, a capital-light strategy focused on supplying electrolytes, strong liquidity of $336.5 million as of December 31, 2025, and a DOE grant of up to $50 million to expand electrolyte production.
Solid Power, Inc. reported full-year 2025 results and outlined its 2026 plans. Revenue and grant income totaled $21.7 million, up modestly from 2024, mainly from work under its SK On line installation agreement. Operating expenses were $122.6 million, leading to an operating loss of $100.8 million and a net loss of $93.4 million, or $0.51 per share.
Total liquidity was $336.5 million as of December 31, 2025, slightly higher than a year earlier, supported by $88.8 million in 2025 net proceeds from an at-the-market share offering. The company expects 2026 cash investment, including operating cash burn and capital expenditures, in the range of $85 million to $100 million.
Management highlighted technology progress, including advancement of electrolyte technology, installation of a pilot cell manufacturing line at SK On’s facility, and BMW’s i7 test vehicle featuring Solid Power cells. In January 2026, Solid Power completed a $130 million registered direct offering to further strengthen its balance sheet and support commercialization efforts.
Solid Power, Inc. entered into a securities purchase agreement with a single institutional investor to sell 17,000,000 shares of common stock, pre-funded warrants for up to 5,807,018 shares, and common warrants for up to 45,614,036 shares, for expected gross proceeds of approximately $130 million before fees. The common warrants are immediately exercisable at $7.25 per share and expire seven years after issuance, with both pre-funded and common warrants limited by a 9.99% ownership cap. As of December 31, 2025, Solid Power had about 201.2 million shares outstanding and total liquidity of roughly $336.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and available-for-sale securities. The company plans to use net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes under its effective shelf registration.
Solid Power, Inc. (SLDP) reported that its board amended and restated its prior executive change in control and severance plan into two new arrangements: the Severance Benefit Plan, effective October 31, 2025, and the Change in Control Severance Plan for Executives, effective November 19, 2025. These new plans fully replace the prior 2021 plan.
The CEO will participate as a Group 1 participant and the other executive officers as Group 2 participants. The Severance Plan and the Executive CIC Severance Plan provide severance payments and benefits upon certain involuntary terminations, including terminations for Good Reason, with additional protections if a qualifying termination occurs from three months before to 12 months after a change in control.
Benefits are conditioned on signing a release of claims and ongoing compliance with confidentiality and invention assignment terms, and, for change in control benefits, with non‑competition, non‑solicitation, and non‑disparagement covenants. The plans include a Section 280G “cutback” to avoid excise taxes rather than any tax gross‑up, and certain payments subject to Section 409A will be delayed for six months after termination.
Solid Power, Inc. (SLDP) furnished an investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1 to a Form 8-K. The Company published a PowerPoint “Company Overview” on November 5, 2025, for use in investor and analyst meetings, and made it available on its website. The materials and related Item 7.01 disclosure are being furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act, and therefore are not subject to Section 18 liabilities or automatically incorporated by reference. The filing includes customary forward-looking statement cautions.
Solid Power, Inc. (SLDP) reported a routine update: the company furnished a press release announcing its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
The company noted that Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act and therefore is not subject to Section 18 liabilities or incorporation by reference. The filing also includes forward-looking statements and references key risk factors previously disclosed in the company’s Form 10-K for 2024 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Solid Power (SLDP) announced a Joint Evaluation Agreement with BMW and Samsung SDI. Solid Power will supply electrolyte to Samsung SDI, which will use it to fabricate separator and/or catholyte and build cells, each step subject to achievement of technical requirements. Samsung SDI will evaluate whether the cells meet performance parameters to be agreed between Samsung SDI and BMW.
BMW Holding B.V. obtained the right to nominate a director for election to Solid Power’s board and to designate a non‑voting observer for board and committee meetings. The company furnished a press release about the agreement as Exhibit 99.1 and filed the agreement as Exhibit 10.1.