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Get filing alertsNano Nuclear acquires Secured Transportation Services for up to $13M in cash and stock
Filed May 29, 2026 · Period ending May 29, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Nano Nuclear completed acquisition of 100% of Secured Transportation Services LLC on May 22, 2026, for up to $13M total consideration: $6M cash (subject to adjustment), $1M in restricted stock at closing, and $6M in stock paid over five annual installments capped at 10.4M shares.
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At closing, Nano paid $5.2M in cash (net of debt and expenses) and issued 38,581 shares to sellers. Stock consideration is subject to registration rights requiring SEC filing within 90 days, potentially creating future selling pressure.
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Roy A. Boyd II, STS founder and seller, appointed President of STS subsidiary with $350K base salary, 40-60% target bonus, and five-year employment term through May 2031. Portion of deferred stock consideration tied to his continued employment.
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Sellers agreed to five-year non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality restrictions to protect Nano's investment in the specialized transportation and logistics business serving government and commercial nuclear clients.
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Summary
Nano Nuclear Energy completed a strategic acquisition of Secured Transportation Services, a specialized logistics provider serving government, national laboratory, and commercial nuclear clients. The up to $13 million deal brings STS's regulated transportation capabilities in-house through Nano's wholly-owned subsidiary Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc.
The transaction closed same-day on May 22, 2026, with immediate payment of $5.2 million cash and nearly 39,000 shares, while the remaining $6 million in stock consideration will be paid in annual installments through 2031. Retail investors should note the deal's structure creates potential dilution over five years, with up to 10.4 million shares issuable to sellers who will receive registration rights within 90 days.
The acquisition appears designed to vertically integrate transportation capabilities critical to Nano's nuclear fuel business. Key seller Roy Boyd stays on as STS President with compensation tied to performance, suggesting continuity of operations. Watch for the S-1 registration filing due by late August 2026, which will enable sellers to potentially liquidate their equity stake and could pressure the stock price.
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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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On May 22, 2026, Nano Nuclear Energy Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company” or “Nano”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. a Nevada corporation (the “Buyer,” and together with the Company, the “Buyer Parties” and each a “Buyer Party”), entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (such agreement, together with all schedules, exhibits and attachments thereto, the “Purchase Agreement”) with Roy A. Boyd II (“Mr. Boyd”), Onium Capital, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company (“Onium” and together with Mr. Boyd, the “Sellers”), and Secured Transportation Services LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“STS”), pursuant to which the Sellers agreed to sell to the Buyer and the Buyer agreed to purchase from the Sellers 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of STS (the “STS Acquisition”). The closing of the STS Acquisition occurred on May 22, 2026 (the “Closing Date”).
Nano Nuclear completed the acquisition of 100% of Secured Transportation Services LLC on May 22, 2026. STS became a subsidiary of Nano through its wholly-owned subsidiary Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. The transaction closed on the same day the purchase agreement was signed.
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Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, among other things, the Company agreed to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a resale registration statement on Form S-1 or S-3, as applicable (the “Shelf Registration Statement”) covering the Aggregate Stock Consideration (including the Deferred Stock Consideration) that has been or is contemplated to be issued by the Company to the holders pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, within ninety (90) days following the Closing Date (the “Filing Deadline”).
Nano agreed to file a resale registration statement with the SEC within 90 days of closing to cover all stock consideration issued or to be issued to the sellers. The company must use commercially reasonable efforts to have it declared effective within 60 days of filing (or 90 days if reviewed by the SEC). Sellers also received customary piggyback registration rights for future offerings.
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Pursuant to the Restrictive Covenant Agreements, the Equityholders agreed to customary confidentiality obligations with respect to confidential information relating to the Buyer Parties and the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement. The Restrictive Covenant Agreements also contain customary restrictive covenant provisions, including non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disparagement obligations. Such restrictions generally apply during the five-year restricted period following the Closing Date, subject to certain customary exceptions and permitted activities.
The sellers and Mr. Boyd's wife entered into restrictive covenant agreements that include confidentiality, non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement obligations for five years following the closing. These restrictions help protect Nano's investment in the acquired business.
Event · Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Nano Nuclear Energy completed acquisition or disposition transactions on May 22, 2026 per a Purchase Agreement.
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The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement occurred on May 22, 2026.
The company completed transactions under a Purchase Agreement on May 22, 2026. The 8-K references Item 1.01 for additional details, which are not provided in this excerpt, so the nature of the acquisition or disposition (target, consideration, strategic rationale) cannot be determined from this fragment alone.
Event · Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Nano Nuclear Energy disclosed unregistered sales of equity securities, with details incorporated by reference from Item 1.01.
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Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.
The disclosure set forth above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference in this Item 3.02.
The company disclosed unregistered sales of equity securities under Item 3.02. The specific details of these sales are referenced in Item 1.01 of the same 8-K filing, which was not provided in this excerpt. Unregistered equity sales typically involve private placements or other exempt offerings that do not require SEC registration.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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on May 22, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company determined that Mr. Boyd should be an “executive officer” of the Company by continuing to serve as the President of STS, reporting to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
The Board designated Roy A. Boyd II as an executive officer of Nano Nuclear Energy, serving as President of the STS subsidiary and reporting to the CEO. Mr. Boyd founded STS in 2005 and has led the company's specialized capabilities in regulated transportation and logistics services for government, national laboratory, and commercial clients. This appointment occurred in connection with the Company's acquisition of STS.
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Mr. Boyd is entitled to an annual base salary of $350,000, subject to the adjustment by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer from time to time. Pursuant to the Boyd Employment Agreement, Mr. Boyd is eligible for an annual target performance bonus of 40% of his then-current base salary, with a maximum potential bonus of up to 60% of his then-current base salary
Mr. Boyd's compensation package includes a $350,000 annual base salary (adjustable by the CEO) and performance-based bonuses. His target annual bonus is 40% of base salary ($140,000), with a maximum potential bonus of 60% ($210,000). He is also eligible to participate in the Company's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and other employee benefit programs.
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Mr. Boyd shall serve as the President of STS for an initial period of five (5) years from May 22, 2026 to May 21, 2031 (“Boyd Initial Term”), with an automatic renewal of one (1) year.
The employment agreement has a five-year initial term through May 21, 2031, with automatic one-year renewals unless either party provides 60 days' written notice. If terminated without Cause or if Mr. Boyd resigns for Good Reason, he receives twelve months of base salary severance, a pro-rated annual bonus based on actual performance, and Company-paid COBRA medical coverage for up to twelve months.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Nano Nuclear Energy announced acquisition of STS via press release on May 26, 2026.
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On May 26, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the acquisition of STS.
The company disclosed that it has acquired an entity referred to as STS. The 8-K provides minimal detail beyond the fact of the acquisition announcement, with full details presumably contained in the attached press release exhibit. No financial terms, strategic rationale, or closing conditions are disclosed in the body text.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Nano Nuclear acquired Secured Transportation Services via membership interest purchase, issued shares to sellers, and hired Roy Boyd as employee.
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Membership Interest Purchase Agreement , dated May 22, 2026, by and among Nano Nuclear Energy Inc., Roy A. Boyd II, Onium Capital, LLC, Secured Transportation Services LLC and Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc.
Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. entered into a membership interest purchase agreement on May 22, 2026, to acquire Secured Transportation Services LLC. The transaction involves multiple parties including Roy A. Boyd II and Onium Capital, LLC as sellers, and Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. The agreement contains omitted portions under Regulation S-K.
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated May 22, 2026, by and among Nano Nuclear Energy Inc., Roy A. Boyd II and Onium Capital, LLC.
The company granted registration rights to the sellers Roy A. Boyd II and Onium Capital, LLC on May 22, 2026. This indicates the acquisition was at least partially paid with equity securities that the sellers can require the company to register for public resale, potentially creating future dilution or selling pressure.
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Employment Agreement, dated May 22, 2026, by and among Nano Nuclear Energy Inc., Secured Transportation Services LLC, and Roy A. Boyd II.
Roy A. Boyd II, one of the sellers of Secured Transportation Services, entered into an employment agreement with both Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. and the acquired subsidiary on May 22, 2026. This suggests Boyd will continue operating the acquired business post-transaction. The agreement contains omitted portions under Regulation S-K.
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Form of Equityholder Restrictive Covenant Agreement, dated May 22, 2026
The company executed restrictive covenant agreements with equityholders on May 22, 2026, likely imposing non-compete, non-solicitation, or confidentiality obligations on the sellers in connection with the acquisition. These agreements help protect the company's investment in the acquired business.
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