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On June 30, 2025, Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC, a subsidiary of Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEVO), executed a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement with an unnamed bank. The subsidiary committed to deliver up to $22 million of “Clean Fuel Production Credits” generated by Net-Zero Richardton, LLC from ethanol produced between January 31 and December 31, 2025. An initial $5 million tranche of credits was transferred at signing; the remaining credits are scheduled for delivery through December 10, 2025, subject to standard closing conditions.

The bank obtained two additional rights: (i) a right of first offer for up to $20 million of extra 2025 credits and (ii) a right of first refusal on all 2026 credits at identical pricing and terms. The agreement is open-ended but allows either party to terminate for uncured defaults or retroactive tax-law changes that limit or disallow the credits. If terminated, Gevo must refund all payments tied to unusable credits, plus interest. The contract includes customary representations, warranties, confidentiality and indemnification clauses, and is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Form 8-K.

Il 30 giugno 2025, Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC, una controllata di Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEVO), ha stipulato un Accordo di Trasferimento di Crediti d'Imposta con una banca non identificata. La controllata si è impegnata a fornire fino a 22 milioni di dollari di “Crediti per la Produzione di Carburanti Puliti” generati da Net-Zero Richardton, LLC, derivanti dall'etanolo prodotto tra il 31 gennaio e il 31 dicembre 2025. Una prima tranche di crediti del valore di 5 milioni di dollari è stata trasferita al momento della firma; i crediti rimanenti saranno consegnati entro il 10 dicembre 2025, soggetti alle condizioni di chiusura standard.

La banca ha acquisito due ulteriori diritti: (i) un diritto di prelazione per un massimo di 20 milioni di dollari di crediti aggiuntivi per il 2025 e (ii) un diritto di opzione preferenziale su tutti i crediti del 2026 alle stesse condizioni e prezzi. L'accordo è a tempo indeterminato, ma consente a entrambe le parti di recedere in caso di inadempienze non sanate o modifiche retroattive della normativa fiscale che limitino o escludano i crediti. In caso di risoluzione, Gevo dovrà rimborsare tutti i pagamenti relativi ai crediti non utilizzabili, più gli interessi. Il contratto include le consuete dichiarazioni, garanzie, clausole di riservatezza e indennizzo, ed è allegato come Exhibit 10.1 a questo modulo 8-K.

El 30 de junio de 2025, Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC, una subsidiaria de Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEVO), firmó un Acuerdo de Transferencia de Créditos Fiscales con un banco no identificado. La subsidiaria se comprometió a entregar hasta 22 millones de dólares en “Créditos por Producción de Combustible Limpio” generados por Net-Zero Richardton, LLC a partir del etanol producido entre el 31 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de 2025. Se transfirió una primera cuota de créditos por 5 millones de dólares en la firma; el resto de los créditos se entregará hasta el 10 de diciembre de 2025, sujeto a condiciones estándar de cierre.

El banco obtuvo dos derechos adicionales: (i) un derecho de primera oferta para hasta 20 millones de dólares en créditos adicionales de 2025 y (ii) un derecho de tanteo sobre todos los créditos de 2026 bajo los mismos precios y términos. El acuerdo es indefinido pero permite a cualquiera de las partes rescindirlo por incumplimientos no subsanados o cambios retroactivos en la legislación fiscal que limiten o anulen los créditos. En caso de terminación, Gevo deberá reembolsar todos los pagos vinculados a créditos no utilizables, más intereses. El contrato incluye las habituales declaraciones, garantías, cláusulas de confidencialidad e indemnización, y está presentado como Anexo 10.1 a este Formulario 8-K.

2025년 6월 30일, Gevo, Inc. (나스닥: GEVO)의 자회사인 Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC는 이름이 공개되지 않은 은행과 세금 크레딧 이전 계약을 체결했습니다. 자회사는 2025년 1월 31일부터 12월 31일까지 Net-Zero Richardton, LLC가 생산한 에탄올에서 발생한 청정 연료 생산 크레딧 최대 2,200만 달러를 제공하기로 약속했습니다. 계약 체결 시 500만 달러 상당의 초기 크레딧이 이전되었으며, 나머지 크레딧은 2025년 12월 10일까지 표준 마감 조건에 따라 제공될 예정입니다.

은행은 두 가지 추가 권리를 확보했습니다: (i) 2025년 추가 크레딧 최대 2,000만 달러에 대한 우선 제안권과 (ii) 동일한 가격 및 조건으로 2026년 모든 크레딧에 대한 우선 매수권입니다. 이 계약은 기간 제한이 없지만, 어느 한쪽이 치유되지 않은 계약 위반이나 세법의 소급 변경으로 인해 크레딧이 제한되거나 인정되지 않는 경우 계약을 해지할 수 있습니다. 해지 시 Gevo는 사용 불가능한 크레딧과 관련된 모든 지급액과 이자를 환불해야 합니다. 계약에는 일반적인 진술, 보증, 기밀 유지 및 배상 조항이 포함되어 있으며, 본 8-K 양식의 부록 10.1로 제출되었습니다.

Le 30 juin 2025, Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC, une filiale de Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq : GEVO), a conclu un Contrat de Transfert de Crédit d'Impôt avec une banque non nommée. La filiale s'est engagée à livrer jusqu'à 22 millions de dollars de « crédits de production de carburant propre » générés par Net-Zero Richardton, LLC à partir de l'éthanol produit entre le 31 janvier et le 31 décembre 2025. Une première tranche de crédits d'une valeur de 5 millions de dollars a été transférée lors de la signature ; les crédits restants doivent être livrés d'ici le 10 décembre 2025, sous réserve des conditions habituelles de clôture.

La banque a obtenu deux droits supplémentaires : (i) un droit de première offre portant sur jusqu'à 20 millions de dollars de crédits supplémentaires pour 2025 et (ii) un droit de refus sur tous les crédits de 2026 aux mêmes prix et conditions. L'accord est à durée indéterminée, mais permet à chaque partie de résilier en cas de manquements non corrigés ou de modifications rétroactives de la législation fiscale limitant ou excluant les crédits. En cas de résiliation, Gevo doit rembourser tous les paiements liés aux crédits inutilisables, plus les intérêts. Le contrat comprend les déclarations, garanties, clauses de confidentialité et d'indemnisation habituelles, et est déposé en tant qu'Exhibit 10.1 dans ce formulaire 8-K.

Am 30. Juni 2025 schloss Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEVO), eine Vereinbarung zur Übertragung von Steuergutschriften mit einer nicht genannten Bank ab. Die Tochtergesellschaft verpflichtete sich, bis zu 22 Millionen US-Dollar an „Clean Fuel Production Credits“ zu liefern, die von Net-Zero Richardton, LLC aus Ethanol erzeugt wurden, das zwischen dem 31. Januar und dem 31. Dezember 2025 produziert wurde. Eine erste Tranche von 5 Millionen US-Dollar an Gutschriften wurde bei Vertragsunterzeichnung übertragen; die restlichen Gutschriften sollen bis zum 10. Dezember 2025 geliefert werden, vorbehaltlich der üblichen Abschlussbedingungen.

Die Bank erhielt zwei zusätzliche Rechte: (i) ein Vorkaufsrecht für bis zu 20 Millionen US-Dollar an zusätzlichen Gutschriften für 2025 und (ii) ein Veto-Recht für alle Gutschriften von 2026 zu identischen Preisen und Bedingungen. Die Vereinbarung ist unbefristet, erlaubt jedoch beiden Parteien die Kündigung bei nicht behobenen Vertragsverletzungen oder rückwirkenden Änderungen der Steuergesetze, die die Gutschriften einschränken oder ausschließen. Im Falle einer Kündigung muss Gevo alle Zahlungen für nicht nutzbare Gutschriften zuzüglich Zinsen zurückerstatten. Der Vertrag enthält die üblichen Zusicherungen, Gewährleistungen, Vertraulichkeits- und Entschädigungsklauseln und ist als Anlage 10.1 zu diesem Formular 8-K eingereicht.

Positive
  • $5 million in immediate proceeds strengthen near-term liquidity without shareholder dilution.
  • Up to $22 million in contracted 2025 credit sales provides revenue visibility and validates credit market demand.
  • Rights for additional 2025 and 2026 credits create a pipeline for future monetisation with the same counterparty.
Negative
  • Delivery and refund obligations expose Gevo to cash claw-backs if production targets or tax-law stability fail.
  • Reliance on ethanol production and regulatory frameworks concentrates risk in a single project and policy environment.

Insights

TL;DR – Gevo monetises $22 m in 2025 clean-fuel credits, validating project economics and adding immediate cash.

The transfer establishes a concrete market price for Net-Zero Richardton’s Clean Fuel Production Credits and delivers $5 million upfront liquidity, a meaningful injection for a pre-revenue biofuels developer. Securing a bank counterparty underscores confidence in the credits’ eligibility under existing IRS guidance. The additional $20 million ROFO and 2026 ROFR create a clear pipeline for further sales, potentially smoothing future financing needs. Operational execution risk remains—credits are only generated if ethanol is produced and certified—but, overall, the agreement is a favourable step toward commercialising Gevo’s net-zero project.

TL;DR – Non-dilutive cash is positive, yet refund obligations tie liquidity to tax-law and production risk.

From a treasury perspective, the deal offers near-term funding without issuing equity or debt, preserving shareholder value. However, the repayment clauses could claw back all proceeds if legislation shifts or production falters, introducing contingent liabilities. While the $22 million headline is sizeable for Gevo’s scale, its materiality hinges on successful ethanol output by year-end. The structure is therefore credit-positive but not transformative; investors should monitor production milestones and regulatory developments closely.

Il 30 giugno 2025, Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC, una controllata di Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEVO), ha stipulato un Accordo di Trasferimento di Crediti d'Imposta con una banca non identificata. La controllata si è impegnata a fornire fino a 22 milioni di dollari di “Crediti per la Produzione di Carburanti Puliti” generati da Net-Zero Richardton, LLC, derivanti dall'etanolo prodotto tra il 31 gennaio e il 31 dicembre 2025. Una prima tranche di crediti del valore di 5 milioni di dollari è stata trasferita al momento della firma; i crediti rimanenti saranno consegnati entro il 10 dicembre 2025, soggetti alle condizioni di chiusura standard.

La banca ha acquisito due ulteriori diritti: (i) un diritto di prelazione per un massimo di 20 milioni di dollari di crediti aggiuntivi per il 2025 e (ii) un diritto di opzione preferenziale su tutti i crediti del 2026 alle stesse condizioni e prezzi. L'accordo è a tempo indeterminato, ma consente a entrambe le parti di recedere in caso di inadempienze non sanate o modifiche retroattive della normativa fiscale che limitino o escludano i crediti. In caso di risoluzione, Gevo dovrà rimborsare tutti i pagamenti relativi ai crediti non utilizzabili, più gli interessi. Il contratto include le consuete dichiarazioni, garanzie, clausole di riservatezza e indennizzo, ed è allegato come Exhibit 10.1 a questo modulo 8-K.

El 30 de junio de 2025, Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC, una subsidiaria de Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEVO), firmó un Acuerdo de Transferencia de Créditos Fiscales con un banco no identificado. La subsidiaria se comprometió a entregar hasta 22 millones de dólares en “Créditos por Producción de Combustible Limpio” generados por Net-Zero Richardton, LLC a partir del etanol producido entre el 31 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de 2025. Se transfirió una primera cuota de créditos por 5 millones de dólares en la firma; el resto de los créditos se entregará hasta el 10 de diciembre de 2025, sujeto a condiciones estándar de cierre.

El banco obtuvo dos derechos adicionales: (i) un derecho de primera oferta para hasta 20 millones de dólares en créditos adicionales de 2025 y (ii) un derecho de tanteo sobre todos los créditos de 2026 bajo los mismos precios y términos. El acuerdo es indefinido pero permite a cualquiera de las partes rescindirlo por incumplimientos no subsanados o cambios retroactivos en la legislación fiscal que limiten o anulen los créditos. En caso de terminación, Gevo deberá reembolsar todos los pagos vinculados a créditos no utilizables, más intereses. El contrato incluye las habituales declaraciones, garantías, cláusulas de confidencialidad e indemnización, y está presentado como Anexo 10.1 a este Formulario 8-K.

2025년 6월 30일, Gevo, Inc. (나스닥: GEVO)의 자회사인 Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC는 이름이 공개되지 않은 은행과 세금 크레딧 이전 계약을 체결했습니다. 자회사는 2025년 1월 31일부터 12월 31일까지 Net-Zero Richardton, LLC가 생산한 에탄올에서 발생한 청정 연료 생산 크레딧 최대 2,200만 달러를 제공하기로 약속했습니다. 계약 체결 시 500만 달러 상당의 초기 크레딧이 이전되었으며, 나머지 크레딧은 2025년 12월 10일까지 표준 마감 조건에 따라 제공될 예정입니다.

은행은 두 가지 추가 권리를 확보했습니다: (i) 2025년 추가 크레딧 최대 2,000만 달러에 대한 우선 제안권과 (ii) 동일한 가격 및 조건으로 2026년 모든 크레딧에 대한 우선 매수권입니다. 이 계약은 기간 제한이 없지만, 어느 한쪽이 치유되지 않은 계약 위반이나 세법의 소급 변경으로 인해 크레딧이 제한되거나 인정되지 않는 경우 계약을 해지할 수 있습니다. 해지 시 Gevo는 사용 불가능한 크레딧과 관련된 모든 지급액과 이자를 환불해야 합니다. 계약에는 일반적인 진술, 보증, 기밀 유지 및 배상 조항이 포함되어 있으며, 본 8-K 양식의 부록 10.1로 제출되었습니다.

Le 30 juin 2025, Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC, une filiale de Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq : GEVO), a conclu un Contrat de Transfert de Crédit d'Impôt avec une banque non nommée. La filiale s'est engagée à livrer jusqu'à 22 millions de dollars de « crédits de production de carburant propre » générés par Net-Zero Richardton, LLC à partir de l'éthanol produit entre le 31 janvier et le 31 décembre 2025. Une première tranche de crédits d'une valeur de 5 millions de dollars a été transférée lors de la signature ; les crédits restants doivent être livrés d'ici le 10 décembre 2025, sous réserve des conditions habituelles de clôture.

La banque a obtenu deux droits supplémentaires : (i) un droit de première offre portant sur jusqu'à 20 millions de dollars de crédits supplémentaires pour 2025 et (ii) un droit de refus sur tous les crédits de 2026 aux mêmes prix et conditions. L'accord est à durée indéterminée, mais permet à chaque partie de résilier en cas de manquements non corrigés ou de modifications rétroactives de la législation fiscale limitant ou excluant les crédits. En cas de résiliation, Gevo doit rembourser tous les paiements liés aux crédits inutilisables, plus les intérêts. Le contrat comprend les déclarations, garanties, clauses de confidentialité et d'indemnisation habituelles, et est déposé en tant qu'Exhibit 10.1 dans ce formulaire 8-K.

Am 30. Juni 2025 schloss Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEVO), eine Vereinbarung zur Übertragung von Steuergutschriften mit einer nicht genannten Bank ab. Die Tochtergesellschaft verpflichtete sich, bis zu 22 Millionen US-Dollar an „Clean Fuel Production Credits“ zu liefern, die von Net-Zero Richardton, LLC aus Ethanol erzeugt wurden, das zwischen dem 31. Januar und dem 31. Dezember 2025 produziert wurde. Eine erste Tranche von 5 Millionen US-Dollar an Gutschriften wurde bei Vertragsunterzeichnung übertragen; die restlichen Gutschriften sollen bis zum 10. Dezember 2025 geliefert werden, vorbehaltlich der üblichen Abschlussbedingungen.

Die Bank erhielt zwei zusätzliche Rechte: (i) ein Vorkaufsrecht für bis zu 20 Millionen US-Dollar an zusätzlichen Gutschriften für 2025 und (ii) ein Veto-Recht für alle Gutschriften von 2026 zu identischen Preisen und Bedingungen. Die Vereinbarung ist unbefristet, erlaubt jedoch beiden Parteien die Kündigung bei nicht behobenen Vertragsverletzungen oder rückwirkenden Änderungen der Steuergesetze, die die Gutschriften einschränken oder ausschließen. Im Falle einer Kündigung muss Gevo alle Zahlungen für nicht nutzbare Gutschriften zuzüglich Zinsen zurückerstatten. Der Vertrag enthält die üblichen Zusicherungen, Gewährleistungen, Vertraulichkeits- und Entschädigungsklauseln und ist als Anlage 10.1 zu diesem Formular 8-K eingereicht.

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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): July 7, 2025

 

WORKSPORT LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-40681   35-2696895
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

2500 N America Dr

West Seneca, New York 14224
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)

 

(888) 554-8789

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 of 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 Symbols   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common   WKSP   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

 

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 July 7, 2025, Worksport Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release: “Worksport Delivers Record Production With 100%+ Margin Growth as Revenue Tracks Toward $20M Milestone Ahead of Clean-Tech Product Launch”. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

The information under Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release dated July 7, 2025, “Worksport Delivers Record Production With 100%+ Margin Growth as Revenue Tracks Toward $20M Milestone Ahead of Clean-Tech Product Launch
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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.

 

  WORKSPORT LTD.
   
Date: July 7, 2025 By: /s/ Steven Rossi
  Name: Steven Rossi
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

FAQ

What did Gevo (GEVO) disclose in its June 30, 2025 Form 8-K?

Gevo entered into a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement to sell up to $22 million of 2025 Clean Fuel Production Credits to a bank.

How much value of credits was transferred at signing?

An initial $5 million worth of credits was delivered on June 30, 2025.

When will the remaining credits be delivered?

Between June 30 and December 10, 2025, subject to conditions precedent on each transfer date.

Does the bank have rights to additional credits beyond the $22 million?

Yes. It has a right of first offer for up to $20 million more 2025 credits and a right of first refusal on all 2026 credits.

Under what conditions can the agreement be terminated?

Termination can occur for uncured default events or retroactive tax-law changes that limit, disallow or reduce the credits.

What happens if the credits become disallowed after transfer?

Gevo must refund all amounts paid for disallowed credits, plus interest, to the transferee bank.
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