Nano One Materia - NNOMF STOCK NEWS

Nano One Materials Corp (TSX:NANO)(OTC:NNOMF) has signed definitive agreements for a sale-leaseback transaction of its Candiac building and property in Québec for estimated net proceeds of C$15.7 million. The deal includes a 15-year lease agreement with potential extensions up to an additional 15 years.

The transaction structure includes a C$2 million vendor loan as deferred payment, secured by an immovable hypothec, with estimated net proceeds of C$13.7 million at closing after transaction costs. A separate C$3 million reserve funded by the purchaser will be held in escrow for potential capital improvements.

This strategic move strengthens Nano One's balance sheet, leveraging over C$40 million in government funding secured in 2024. The company aims to accelerate commercialization and expand Candiac operations' capacity to over 1000tpa of LFP cathode production. The agreement includes a right of first offer for repurchase if the purchaser decides to sell in the future.

Nano One Materials (TSX:NANO)(OTC:NNOMF) reported significant progress in 2024 towards commercializing its patented One-Pot process for lithium-ion battery cathode materials. The company secured substantial funding, including $18M from Québec Government, US$12.9M from U.S. Department of Defense, and C$2.8M from NGen, plus $5M from land sale.

The company's partnership with Worley demonstrated that their One-Pot process delivers 30% savings in capital and operating costs, 80% reduction in energy and water use, and 50% fewer GHG emissions. Global LFP cathode materials demand grew significantly, with EV sales increasing 25% to 17.1M units and ESS installations rising 53% to 205GWh in 2024.

For 2025, Nano One plans to draw down $40M in government reimbursements, expand Candiac facility to 1000+ tpa LFP capacity, initiate LFP sales, and finalize 25 ktpa LFP CAM plant engineering design with Worley for licensing.

Nano One Materials has announced the addition of 7 new patents to its portfolio, bringing its 2024 total to 11 and historical total to 48, with over 56 pending applications worldwide. The new patents cover various innovations in battery cathode active materials production, including: a novel battery with high voltage spinel LNMO cathode, single-step cathode material formation with protective coating, M2CAM® technology using One-Pot sulfate-free process, novel kiln design for efficient calcination, and innovative coating methods for improved battery stability.

The company's patented One-Pot process and M2CAM technology eliminate traditional precursor steps, integrate lithium addition, and remove sodium sulphate wastewater, aiming to reduce complexity, costs, energy usage, and greenhouse gas emissions in battery material production.

Nano One Materials has secured C$18 million in financing from the Government of Québec for its Candiac facility, comprising a C$15 million loan from MEIE and a C$3 million grant from MELCCFP. The funding supports lithium iron phosphate (LFP) production and the One-Pot™ process commercialization.

The C$15 million loan supports C$63.4 million of eligible expenditures through December 2026, with C$30 million already incurred. This funding complements a recent US$12.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. The facility aims to increase production capacity and maintain over 40 skilled jobs.

The One-Pot process eliminates iron and phosphate precursor steps, reducing complexity, costs, and environmental impact, with potential GHG emissions reduction of up to 50% compared to traditional methods.

Nano One Materials and Worley Chemetics provided an update on their Strategic Alliance, highlighting significant progress in their One-Pot™ process for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) production. A cost comparison study revealed that the One-Pot process could enable at least 30% lower costs in total invested capital and up to 30% lower operational costs, while using up to 80% less energy than traditional methods.

The analysis compared two 25,000-tonne annual capacity North American CAM production facilities, demonstrating One-Pot's advantages in eliminating sodium sulphate wastewater and reducing process complexity. The Alliance has completed a modular plant layout and is now offering a detailed pre-license package to potential customers.

Nano One Materials, a clean technology company specializing in lithium-ion battery cathode materials, reported Q3 2024 results with total net assets of $26.9 million and working capital of $10.9 million. Key developments include: closing a $5.0 million sale of vacant land, receiving a US$12.9 million award from the US Department of Defense, and streamlining operations to focus on LFP production and licensing. The company amended its SDTC agreement, reducing projected reimbursements to $6.7 million, and appointed Anthony Tse as new Board Chair. Their Candiac facility can produce cathode materials at commercial scale with expansion capacity up to 2,000 tpa.

Nano One Materials Corp. (TSX:NANO)(OTC PINK:NNOMF)(Frankfurt:LBMB) has announced a significant leadership change. Anthony Tse has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeding Paul Matysek, who is transitioning to an advisory role after serving as the founding Chair for over a decade.

Mr. Tse, an industry veteran, brings extensive experience in the lithium-ion battery materials sector. He will oversee Nano One's governance and advise on strategy, corporate finance, and business development. The company, known for its patented process for low-cost, low-GHG production of lithium-ion battery cathode active materials (CAM), views this change as part of its next stage of rapid growth in the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

CEO Dan Blondal expressed confidence in Mr. Tse's ability to lead Nano One through its global growth strategy, particularly in supporting the buildout of cathode active material capacity worldwide.

Nano One Materials Corp. (TSX:NANO)(OTC PINK:NNOMF) has been awarded US$12.9 million (~CA$17.8 million) by the US Department of Defense through its Defense Production Act Investments office's Title III program. The funds will support the expansion of North American LFP production at Nano One's Candiac facility in Québec, which is currently the only lithium iron phosphate (LFP) production facility in North America.

The project, effective from July 1, 2024 through 2026, aims to improve energy security by accelerating the formation of a resilient industrial base and LFP battery supply chain in the United States and Canada. It will also support product validation and potential sales with customers, including suppliers to the US government.

Nano One's patented One-Pot process for producing lithium-ion battery cathode active materials (CAM) eliminates wastewater treatment and upstream chemical conversion steps, potentially reducing costs and environmental impact while enabling the use of free-trading raw material sources.

Nano One Materials Corp. (TSX:NANO, OTC PINK:NNOMF, Frankfurt:LBMB) has closed the sale of vacant land in Candiac, Québec for $5 million. This land was part of the company's 2022 acquisition of Johnson Matthey Battery Materials Canada. The sale, announced on August 12, 2024, and closed on September 12, 2024, provides non-dilutive working capital without compromising the company's growth strategy.

The buyer, DUROPAC, a flexible packaging leader for the food industry in Canada, plans to build new headquarters, showroom, and distribution facilities on the land. Nano One will use the proceeds to support its LFP cathode manufacturing facility in Candiac and its innovation hub in Burnaby, British Columbia. These facilities remain central to Nano One's growth strategy and path to first revenue and larger offtakes.