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Get filing alertsEMAT secures up to $100M convertible debt facility with Yorkville, issues $20M immediately
Filed May 11, 2026 · Period ending May 7, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Company entered up to $100M convertible debt facility with Yorkville, issuing $20M immediately. Conversion price is lower of $12.09 or 95% of lowest 5-day trading average, creating significant dilution risk if stock price falls.
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Mandatory cash repayment triggers if stock falls below floor price for 5 of 7 days, share issuance hits 99% cap, or registration unavailable for 10 days. Requires monthly payments of 1/5 principal plus 5% premium.
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Debt carries 5% interest normally but jumps to 18% upon default. Matures November 2027 (18 months), requiring conversion, repayment, or refinancing by then.
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Company must register 5.4M shares for Yorkville resale within 30 days, enabling conversion and sale into market, potentially pressuring stock price downward.
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Securities issued in private placement to accredited investor Yorkville, exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2). Company announced transaction via press release May 11, 2026.
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Summary
Evolution Metals secured a $100 million convertible debt facility with Yorkville Advisors, immediately drawing $20 million with additional tranches available by mutual agreement. While this provides significant capital for operations, the terms create substantial dilution risk for existing shareholders.
The conversion price uses a variable formula—the lower of $12.09 or 95% of the lowest 5-day trading average—meaning conversions during price weakness generate more shares per dollar converted. The agreement includes aggressive protection mechanisms for Yorkville.
If the stock trades below a floor price for 5 of 7 days, the company hits share issuance limits, or the registration statement becomes unavailable, EMAT must begin mandatory monthly cash repayments equal to 20% of principal plus a 5% premium. Interest jumps from 5% to 18% upon default. The debt matures in November 2027, just 18 months away. Retail investors should monitor the stock price relative to the $12.09 ceiling and watch for the registration statement filing within 30 days. Once registered, Yorkville can freely convert and sell up to 5.4 million shares, potentially creating sustained selling pressure. The key risk is a downward spiral: price weakness triggers more dilutive conversions, which further pressures the price, potentially forcing cash amortization the company may struggle to afford.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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An “Amortization Event” means (i) the VWAP of the Company’s Common Stock is lower than the floor price for any five of seven consecutive trading days, (ii) the Company has issued in excess of 99% of the Common Stock available under the Exchange Cap or (iii) Yorkville is unable to use the Registration Statement, as such term is defined below, for a period of 10 consecutive trading days.
If certain adverse events occur—stock price falling below a floor, hitting share issuance limits, or registration statement unavailability—the company must begin mandatory monthly cash repayments equal to 1/5 of principal plus 5% premium and accrued interest. This creates significant cash flow risk if the stock underperforms or regulatory issues arise.
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Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company is required to, on the 30th calendar day following the date of the Securities Purchase Agreement, file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) registering the resale by Yorkville of 5.4 million Conversion Shares.
The company must file a registration statement within 30 days to allow Yorkville to freely resell up to 5.4 million shares obtained through conversion. This enables Yorkville to convert and sell shares into the market, which could create downward pressure on the stock price.
Event · Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. disclosed creation of a direct financial obligation, with details cross-referenced to Item 1.01.
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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
The information contained in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference.
The company disclosed the creation of a direct financial obligation or off-balance sheet arrangement. The 8-K references Item 1.01 for full details, which are not included in the provided excerpt. This typically indicates new debt, credit facility, loan agreement, or similar financing arrangement that creates a material obligation for the company.
Event · Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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The issuance of the Convertible Debentures and the Conversion Shares will be exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act. Yorkville represented to the Company that it is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 of the Securities Act and that each of the Convertible Debentures and the Conversion Shares will be acquired for investment purposes and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, any distribution thereof.
Evolution Metals issued convertible debentures to Yorkville, an accredited investor, in a private placement. The debentures are convertible into common shares. This transaction was structured as exempt from SEC registration requirements under Section 4(a)(2), meaning the securities were sold privately rather than through a public offering.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 11, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the Company’s securing an investment from Yorkville.
The company disclosed it has secured an investment from Yorkville. The 8-K does not provide details on the investment amount, terms, or structure — those details are in the press release exhibit. This represents new capital for the company.
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The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “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 it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
The disclosure is made under Item 7.01 Regulation FD, meaning it is "furnished" rather than "filed." This limits legal liability and means the information is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. This is a standard procedural distinction for press release disclosures.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Evolution Metals filed exhibits for a convertible debenture financing, including purchase agreement, registration rights, and security agreement.
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4.1 | First Closing Debenture | 4.2 | Form of Convertible Debenture | 10.1 | Securities Purchase Agreement | 10.2 | Registration Rights Agreement | 10.3 | Guaranty and Security Agreement
The company has entered into a convertible debenture financing transaction. The filing includes the actual debenture instruments, a securities purchase agreement governing the sale, registration rights for the securities, and a guaranty and security agreement providing collateral. This represents a debt financing that can convert to equity, typically used to raise capital while giving investors downside protection through debt status and upside through conversion rights.
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Press Release dated May 11, 2026
The company issued a press release on May 11, 2026, presumably announcing the convertible debenture financing transaction. Press releases typically provide management commentary and key terms of material transactions that may not be fully detailed in the bare exhibit list.
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