[8-K] Tao Synergies Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

YPF S.A. filed a Form 6-K to disclose that on 6 Aug 2025 it signed a definitive share-purchase agreement with Total Austral S.A. to acquire 100 % of Vaca Muerta Inversiones S.A.U. for USD 500 million, subject to customary closing adjustments tied to cash flows from Jan-2025 to closing.

Upon satisfaction of conditions precedent, the target will own a 45 % working interest in the La Escalonada and Rincón La Ceniza blocks (Neuquén Province), increasing YPF’s exposure to the prolific Vaca Muerta shale play. The filing contains no earnings or financing details; timing and regulatory approvals were not specified.

• Deal type: cash share-purchase agreement
• Consideration: USD 500 M (adjustable)
• Assets: 45 % JV stake in two unconventional blocks
• Status: pending fulfillment of conditions precedent

The disclosure is limited to the transaction summary, signed by Market Relations Manager Margarita Chun.

Insights

Energy Industry Analyst

TL;DR: YPF adds 45 % Vaca Muerta stake for USD 500 M; strategic but execution risk remains.

The acquisition secures additional acreage in Argentina’s core shale basin, potentially boosting long-term reserves and production. A USD 500 M ticket appears moderate for unconventional assets that are already operated under a JV, suggesting attractive entry economics. However, value creation hinges on timely completion and future development spend, details of which are absent. Overall, the filing signals strategic expansion rather than immediate financial impact.

M&A Specialist

TL;DR: Straightforward asset deal; impact neutral until conditions finalize.

The agreement is a classic share purchase with post-signing adjustments. No financing structure, EBITDA multiples or closing timeline are provided, limiting visibility on accretion. Conditions precedent introduce uncertainty, but the 100 % equity purchase simplifies integration. Given the sparse financial disclosure, I classify the near-term market impact as neutral.

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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 Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2025

TAO Synergies Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-40458		46-1585656
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1185 Avenue of the Americas, 3^rd Floor
New York, New York 10036
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (973) 242-0005

(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 of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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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, $0.0001 par value per share		TAOX		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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. x

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.

On August 6, 2025, TAO Synergies Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its acquisition of TAO tokens as part of its digital asset treasury strategy directed toward TAO. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information in this Item 7.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and in Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On August 6, 2025, the Company announced aggregate purchases to date of 42,111 TAO tokens.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press Release dated August 6, 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 hereunto duly authorized.

TAO SYNERGIES INC.

Date: August 6, 2025	By:	/s/ Robert Weinstein
	Name:	Robert Weinstein
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did YPF (YPF) announce in its August 2025 Form 6-K?

YPF signed a share-purchase agreement to buy 100 % of Vaca Muerta Inversiones S.A.U. for USD 500 million.

Which assets are included in the YPF–Total Austral transaction?

The target company will hold a 45 % stake in the La Escalonada and Rincón La Ceniza blocks in Neuquén.

Is the USD 500 million purchase price for YPF’s acquisition fixed?

The amount is subject to closing adjustments based on cash flows from January 2025 to the closing date.

Has the acquisition of Vaca Muerta Inversiones closed?

No. Closing depends on fulfillment of conditions precedent outlined in the agreement.

Did YPF disclose how it will finance the USD 500 million payment?

The filing does not provide any information on financing arrangements.