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Get filing alertsT1 Energy acquires battery storage firm KORE Power for $32M with stock-heavy deal structure
Filed June 8, 2026 · Period ending June 2, 2026 · ~1 min read
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T1 Energy signed definitive agreement to acquire KORE Power, a battery energy storage systems and software provider, for approximately $32 million enterprise value including equity, cash, and assumed debt. Closing expected in Q2 2026.
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Approximately $9.6 million of closing consideration will be paid in T1 Energy common stock, with potential for up to $15.1 million in additional stock-based earn-outs through 2027 if performance targets are met and certain receivables collected.
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Share count for all stock payments will be determined using 10-day volume-weighted average price before each issuance, meaning actual dilution depends on future stock price and could vary significantly from current levels.
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Acquisition shares will be issued as unregistered securities under Section 4(a)(2) exemption, restricting immediate resale by KORE sellers without registration or exemption.
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Summary
T1 Energy is acquiring KORE Power, a battery energy storage systems and software company, in a deal valued at approximately $32 million in enterprise value.
The transaction is heavily stock-based, with about $9.6 million of the closing consideration paid in T1 Energy shares, plus potential earn-outs that could add up to $15.1 million in additional stock issuance if performance targets are hit and certain receivables are collected through 2027.
For existing shareholders, this represents meaningful potential dilution, though the exact share count won't be known until each payment date since shares will be priced using a 10-day volume-weighted average. The deal appears designed to conserve cash while expanding T1 Energy's presence in the growing battery storage market. The earn-out structure ties additional payments to KORE's future performance, potentially aligning seller and buyer interests. Investors should watch for the actual closing announcement to understand initial dilution, monitor whether the company files a registration statement for the restricted shares (which could create selling pressure), and track whether KORE hits its earn-out targets in subsequent quarterly reports. The strategic rationale and expected synergies will likely be detailed in upcoming investor communications.
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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 transaction also includes a total potential $9.6 million earn-out for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 payable in common stock of the Company, subject to certain performance metrics, plus a potential $5.5 million paid in common stock if a certain receivable has been paid to KORE by the payment date for the 2026 earn-out amount (regardless of if the 2026 earn-out is payable).
Beyond the closing consideration, the deal includes performance-based earn-outs totaling up to $9.6 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, payable in Company stock if certain metrics are met. An additional $5.5 million in stock could be paid if a specific receivable is collected by KORE by the 2026 earn-out payment date, regardless of whether the 2026 earn-out itself is earned. These contingent payments could add up to $15.1 million in additional stock issuance.
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The number of shares of common stock to be issued in connection with the closing consideration and any earn-out will be determined based on the volume-weighted average price of the common stock during a 10-trading day observation period commencing prior to the date of issuance of the closing consideration or such earn-out, as applicable.
The number of shares issued for both closing consideration and earn-outs will be calculated using a 10-trading day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) measured before each issuance date. This means the actual share dilution will depend on the Company's stock price at the time of each payment, creating uncertainty about the total number of shares that will be issued to KORE sellers.
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The shares of common stock will be issued in reliance upon the exemption from registration under Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The Company is issuing the acquisition shares as unregistered securities under a private placement exemption (Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act). This means the shares will be restricted and cannot be freely traded by the recipients without registration or an applicable exemption, which may limit immediate selling pressure but also indicates the recipients are likely sophisticated or institutional investors.
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