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[15-12G] Vast Renewables Limited SEC Filing

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On 27 June 2025, Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE) filed a Form 15 with the U.S. SEC to terminate the registration of its Ordinary Shares and Public Warrants under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and to suspend its reporting obligations under Sections 13 and 15(d).

The company relied on Rule 12g-4(a)(1) and Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(i), confirming that the securities are held by fewer than 300 record holders. As of the notice date, there were 80 holders of record of Ordinary Shares and 60 holders of record of Public Warrants, figures determined on the last trading day of these securities on Nasdaq.

The filing, signed by Chief Financial Officer Marshall D. Smith, eliminates Vast Renewables’ obligation to file future periodic reports such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, thereby materially reducing public disclosure for investors.

Il 27 giugno 2025, Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE) ha presentato un Modulo 15 alla SEC degli Stati Uniti per terminare la registrazione delle sue Azioni Ordinarie e dei Warrant Pubblici ai sensi della Sezione 12(g) del Exchange Act e per sospendere gli obblighi di rendicontazione ai sensi delle Sezioni 13 e 15(d).

L'azienda si è avvalsa della Regola 12g-4(a)(1) e della Regola 12h-3(b)(1)(i), confermando che i titoli sono detenuti da meno di 300 azionisti registrati. Alla data dell'avviso, risultavano 80 azionisti registrati di Azioni Ordinarie e 60 di Warrant Pubblici, dati rilevati nell'ultimo giorno di contrattazione di questi titoli sul Nasdaq.

La comunicazione, firmata dal Direttore Finanziario Marshall D. Smith, elimina l'obbligo per Vast Renewables di presentare in futuro report periodici come i Moduli 10-K, 10-Q e 8-K, riducendo così in modo significativo la trasparenza pubblica per gli investitori.

El 27 de junio de 2025, Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE) presentó un Formulario 15 ante la SEC de EE.UU. para cancelar el registro de sus Acciones Ordinarias y Warrants Públicos bajo la Sección 12(g) de la Ley de Intercambio y para suspender sus obligaciones de reporte bajo las Secciones 13 y 15(d).

La compañía se basó en la Regla 12g-4(a)(1) y la Regla 12h-3(b)(1)(i), confirmando que los valores están en manos de menos de 300 titulares registrados. A la fecha del aviso, había 80 titulares registrados de Acciones Ordinarias y 60 de Warrants Públicos, cifras determinadas en el último día de negociación de estos valores en Nasdaq.

La presentación, firmada por el Director Financiero Marshall D. Smith, elimina la obligación de Vast Renewables de presentar futuros informes periódicos como los Formularios 10-K, 10-Q y 8-K, reduciendo así significativamente la divulgación pública para los inversores.

2025년 6월 27일, Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE)는 미국 증권거래위원회(SEC)에 Form 15를 제출하여 보통주공개 워런트의 등록을 증권거래법(Exchange Act) 제12(g)조에 따라 해지하고, 제13조 및 제15(d)조에 따른 보고 의무를 중단했습니다.

회사는 규칙 12g-4(a)(1)규칙 12h-3(b)(1)(i)를 근거로, 해당 증권이 300명 미만의 기록 보유자에게 소유되고 있음을 확인했습니다. 공지일 기준으로 보통주 기록 보유자는 80명, 공개 워런트 기록 보유자는 60명이며, 이는 Nasdaq에서 해당 증권의 마지막 거래일 기준으로 집계된 수치입니다.

최고재무책임자(CFO) 마샬 D. 스미스가 서명한 이 서류 제출로 Vast Renewables는 앞으로 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K 양식과 같은 정기 보고서를 제출할 의무가 없어져, 투자자에 대한 공개 정보가 크게 줄어들게 되었습니다.

Le 27 juin 2025, Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE) a déposé un Formulaire 15 auprès de la SEC américaine pour mettre fin à l'enregistrement de ses Actions Ordinaires et Warrants Publics en vertu de la Section 12(g) du Exchange Act et pour suspendre ses obligations de déclaration en vertu des Sections 13 et 15(d).

La société s'est appuyée sur la Règle 12g-4(a)(1) et la Règle 12h-3(b)(1)(i), confirmant que les titres sont détenus par moins de 300 détenteurs inscrits. À la date de l'avis, il y avait 80 détenteurs inscrits d'Actions Ordinaires et 60 détenteurs inscrits de Warrants Publics, chiffres déterminés lors du dernier jour de négociation de ces titres sur le Nasdaq.

Le dépôt, signé par le Directeur Financier Marshall D. Smith, supprime l'obligation pour Vast Renewables de déposer à l'avenir des rapports périodiques tels que les Formulaires 10-K, 10-Q et 8-K, réduisant ainsi considérablement la divulgation publique pour les investisseurs.

Am 27. Juni 2025 reichte Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE) ein Formular 15 bei der US-SEC ein, um die Registrierung seiner Stammaktien und öffentlichen Warrants gemäß Abschnitt 12(g) des Exchange Act zu beenden und seine Meldepflichten gemäß den Abschnitten 13 und 15(d) auszusetzen.

Das Unternehmen stützte sich auf Regel 12g-4(a)(1) und Regel 12h-3(b)(1)(i) und bestätigte, dass die Wertpapiere von weniger als 300 eingetragenen Inhabern gehalten werden. Zum Zeitpunkt der Bekanntgabe gab es 80 eingetragene Inhaber von Stammaktien und 60 eingetragene Inhaber von öffentlichen Warrants, basierend auf dem letzten Handelstag dieser Wertpapiere an der Nasdaq.

Die Einreichung, unterzeichnet vom Finanzvorstand Marshall D. Smith, hebt die Verpflichtung von Vast Renewables auf, künftig periodische Berichte wie Formulare 10-K, 10-Q und 8-K einzureichen, was die öffentliche Offenlegung für Investoren erheblich reduziert.

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  • None.
Negative
  • Termination of SEC registration ends mandatory 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, sharply reducing public transparency.
  • Trading cessation on Nasdaq implies lower liquidity and potential valuation impact for remaining shareholders.
  • Governance oversight diminishes as Exchange Act requirements no longer apply, increasing information and compliance risk.

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TL;DR: Deregistration cuts SEC reporting, lowering transparency and likely reducing liquidity—net negative for investors.

The Form 15 filing immediately suspends Vast Renewables’ duty to provide quarterly, annual and current reports. With only 80 share and 60 warrant holders, the company meets the <300 holder threshold under Rule 12g-4(a)(1). The cessation of trading on Nasdaq combined with the deregistration removes a key source of information flow and may constrict secondary-market liquidity. Cost savings are possible, but investors lose mandated disclosure, increasing information risk.

TL;DR: Ending Exchange Act duties weakens governance oversight—negative signal on transparency.

By invoking Rules 12g-4(a)(1) and 12h-3(b)(1)(i), Vast Renewables opts out of Exchange Act governance safeguards. Shareholders will no longer receive audited financials or 8-K event updates, reducing accountability mechanisms. While permissible given the low holder count, the move shifts reliance to private communication channels and local Australian regulation, potentially raising governance and minority-shareholder risks.

Il 27 giugno 2025, Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE) ha presentato un Modulo 15 alla SEC degli Stati Uniti per terminare la registrazione delle sue Azioni Ordinarie e dei Warrant Pubblici ai sensi della Sezione 12(g) del Exchange Act e per sospendere gli obblighi di rendicontazione ai sensi delle Sezioni 13 e 15(d).

L'azienda si è avvalsa della Regola 12g-4(a)(1) e della Regola 12h-3(b)(1)(i), confermando che i titoli sono detenuti da meno di 300 azionisti registrati. Alla data dell'avviso, risultavano 80 azionisti registrati di Azioni Ordinarie e 60 di Warrant Pubblici, dati rilevati nell'ultimo giorno di contrattazione di questi titoli sul Nasdaq.

La comunicazione, firmata dal Direttore Finanziario Marshall D. Smith, elimina l'obbligo per Vast Renewables di presentare in futuro report periodici come i Moduli 10-K, 10-Q e 8-K, riducendo così in modo significativo la trasparenza pubblica per gli investitori.

El 27 de junio de 2025, Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE) presentó un Formulario 15 ante la SEC de EE.UU. para cancelar el registro de sus Acciones Ordinarias y Warrants Públicos bajo la Sección 12(g) de la Ley de Intercambio y para suspender sus obligaciones de reporte bajo las Secciones 13 y 15(d).

La compañía se basó en la Regla 12g-4(a)(1) y la Regla 12h-3(b)(1)(i), confirmando que los valores están en manos de menos de 300 titulares registrados. A la fecha del aviso, había 80 titulares registrados de Acciones Ordinarias y 60 de Warrants Públicos, cifras determinadas en el último día de negociación de estos valores en Nasdaq.

La presentación, firmada por el Director Financiero Marshall D. Smith, elimina la obligación de Vast Renewables de presentar futuros informes periódicos como los Formularios 10-K, 10-Q y 8-K, reduciendo así significativamente la divulgación pública para los inversores.

2025년 6월 27일, Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE)는 미국 증권거래위원회(SEC)에 Form 15를 제출하여 보통주공개 워런트의 등록을 증권거래법(Exchange Act) 제12(g)조에 따라 해지하고, 제13조 및 제15(d)조에 따른 보고 의무를 중단했습니다.

회사는 규칙 12g-4(a)(1)규칙 12h-3(b)(1)(i)를 근거로, 해당 증권이 300명 미만의 기록 보유자에게 소유되고 있음을 확인했습니다. 공지일 기준으로 보통주 기록 보유자는 80명, 공개 워런트 기록 보유자는 60명이며, 이는 Nasdaq에서 해당 증권의 마지막 거래일 기준으로 집계된 수치입니다.

최고재무책임자(CFO) 마샬 D. 스미스가 서명한 이 서류 제출로 Vast Renewables는 앞으로 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K 양식과 같은 정기 보고서를 제출할 의무가 없어져, 투자자에 대한 공개 정보가 크게 줄어들게 되었습니다.

Le 27 juin 2025, Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE) a déposé un Formulaire 15 auprès de la SEC américaine pour mettre fin à l'enregistrement de ses Actions Ordinaires et Warrants Publics en vertu de la Section 12(g) du Exchange Act et pour suspendre ses obligations de déclaration en vertu des Sections 13 et 15(d).

La société s'est appuyée sur la Règle 12g-4(a)(1) et la Règle 12h-3(b)(1)(i), confirmant que les titres sont détenus par moins de 300 détenteurs inscrits. À la date de l'avis, il y avait 80 détenteurs inscrits d'Actions Ordinaires et 60 détenteurs inscrits de Warrants Publics, chiffres déterminés lors du dernier jour de négociation de ces titres sur le Nasdaq.

Le dépôt, signé par le Directeur Financier Marshall D. Smith, supprime l'obligation pour Vast Renewables de déposer à l'avenir des rapports périodiques tels que les Formulaires 10-K, 10-Q et 8-K, réduisant ainsi considérablement la divulgation publique pour les investisseurs.

Am 27. Juni 2025 reichte Vast Renewables Limited (VSTE) ein Formular 15 bei der US-SEC ein, um die Registrierung seiner Stammaktien und öffentlichen Warrants gemäß Abschnitt 12(g) des Exchange Act zu beenden und seine Meldepflichten gemäß den Abschnitten 13 und 15(d) auszusetzen.

Das Unternehmen stützte sich auf Regel 12g-4(a)(1) und Regel 12h-3(b)(1)(i) und bestätigte, dass die Wertpapiere von weniger als 300 eingetragenen Inhabern gehalten werden. Zum Zeitpunkt der Bekanntgabe gab es 80 eingetragene Inhaber von Stammaktien und 60 eingetragene Inhaber von öffentlichen Warrants, basierend auf dem letzten Handelstag dieser Wertpapiere an der Nasdaq.

Die Einreichung, unterzeichnet vom Finanzvorstand Marshall D. Smith, hebt die Verpflichtung von Vast Renewables auf, künftig periodische Berichte wie Formulare 10-K, 10-Q und 8-K einzureichen, was die öffentliche Offenlegung für Investoren erheblich reduziert.

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 15

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION

UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission File Number 001-41891 

 

 

 

VAST RENEWABLES LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Suite 7.02, 124 Walker Street,

North Sydney NSW 2060,

Australia

+61 2 4072 2889

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

Ordinary Shares, no par value (“Ordinary Shares”)

Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Ordinary Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share (“Public Warrants”)

(Title of each class of securities covered by this Form)

 

None

(Titles of all other classes of securities for which a duty to file reports under section 13(a) or 15(d) remains)

 

 

 

Please place an X in the box(es) to designate the appropriate rule provision(s) relied upon to terminate or suspend the duty to file reports:

 

Rule 12g-4(a)(1)  
Rule 12g-4(a)(2)  
Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(i)  
Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(ii)  
Rule 15d-6  
Rule 15d-22(b)  

 

Approximate number of holders of record as of the certification or notice date: 80 holders of record of Ordinary Shares*; 60 holders of record of Public Warrants*

 

*Calculated as of last day of trading of the Ordinary Shares and Public Warrants on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

 

 

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Vast Renewables Limited, has caused this certification/notice to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized person.

 

      VAST RENEWABLES LIMITED
       
Date:  June 27, 2025 By: 

/s/ Marshall D. Smith

      Name: Marshall D. Smith
      Title:  Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

FAQ

Why did Vast Renewables (VSTE) file Form 15?

The company filed Form 15 to terminate SEC registration of its Ordinary Shares and Public Warrants and suspend future reporting duties.

Which rules did VSTE rely on for deregistration?

VSTE cited Rule 12g-4(a)(1) and Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(i) in the Form 15 filing.

How many shareholders does Vast Renewables have?

As of the notice date, there were 80 holders of record of Ordinary Shares and 60 holders of Public Warrants.

When was the Form 15 filed?

The Form 15 was dated 27 June 2025 and signed by CFO Marshall D. Smith.

What reports will VSTE no longer file with the SEC?

After deregistration, Vast Renewables will not be required to file Forms 10-K, 10-Q, or 8-K.
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