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PowerBank (SUUN) unwinds Gainesville, Highway 28 solar sales but advances two others

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PowerBank Corporation has terminated the previously announced sale of its Gainesville and Highway 28 solar projects after those sites failed to obtain required permits. The third-party owner issued a sell-back notice, and PowerBank will return approximately US$2.35 million that had been advanced.

PowerBank plans to reassess strategic options for these two projects, including potentially developing them as owned independent power producer assets or selling them to another buyer. Its Hardie and Rice Road projects, with a combined total project value of US$22.88 million as of the original transaction date, remain under construction, are not affected by the sell-back, and are targeting module delivery in the second half of 2026 and commercial operation in Q1 2027.

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PowerBank loses two project sale contracts but retains underlying assets.

PowerBank’s sale of its Gainesville and Highway 28 solar projects has been unwound because permits were not obtained. The owner has issued a sell-back notice, and about US$2.35 million advanced to PowerBank will be returned, reversing that cash inflow.

The company still owns the Gainesville and Highway 28 assets and describes itself as confident in their value. It will consider developing them as owned IPP projects or selling to another buyer, so future monetization depends on permitting and market demand.

The Hardie and Rice Road projects, with a combined total project value of US$22.88 million as of the original transaction date, continue under construction with module delivery expected in the second half of 2026 and commercial operation in Q1 2027. Subsequent disclosures may clarify financial impacts as these timelines progress.

Refund of advanced funds US$2.35 million Funds returned to project owner after Gainesville and Highway 28 sale termination
Hardie and Rice Road project value US$22.88 million Combined total project value to PowerBank as of original transaction date
Module delivery timing Second half of 2026 Expected module delivery for Hardie and Rice Road projects
Commercial operation target Q1 2027 Planned commercial operation date for Hardie and Rice Road projects following spring remobilization
Material change report date April 10, 2026 Date of the Material Change Report referenced as Exhibit 99.1
News release date April 13, 2026 Date the news release announcing the material change was disseminated
Material Change Report regulatory
"Exhibit 99.1 FORM 51-102F3 MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT PowerBank Corporation"
A material change report is a public notice that a company must file and share whenever new information or an event is significant enough to likely influence an investor’s decision. Think of it like an urgent update board that tells shareholders about big shifts—such as major deals, leadership changes, sudden losses, or legal issues—so investors can reassess risk and value with the same facts everyone else has.
EPC agreements technical
"continued engagement to construct the Projects through to commercial operation under EPC agreements"
independent power producer (IPP) financial
"developing them as owned independent power producer (IPP) assets"
An independent power producer (IPP) is a privately owned company that builds and runs power plants to sell electricity to utilities, businesses, or on wholesale markets instead of being part of a government utility. For investors, an IPP is like a landlord of energy-generating assets: its income comes from selling kilowatts, so profitability and risk depend on contract terms, fuel or technology costs, and market electricity prices.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This report contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") financial
"the Company faces a number of risks involving Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") and project-level financing arrangements"
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) are long-term contracts in which a buyer agrees to purchase electricity from a specific generator at agreed prices and quantities over a set period. For investors, PPAs matter because they turn variable energy output into predictable revenue streams and reduce market price risk, much like a fixed subscription that ensures steady income and makes project financing and valuation easier to assess.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of April, 2026.

 

Commission File Number 001-41976

 

PowerBank Corporation

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

505 Consumers Rd., Suite 803

Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4Z2 Canada

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is “submitting” the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T “Rule” 101(b)(7)

 

 

 

 
 

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 6-K furnished to the SEC is expressly incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement on Form F-10 of POWERBANK CORPORATION (File No. 333-287070), as amended and supplemented.

 

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date April 14, 2026 PowerBank Corporation
   
  By: /s/ Sam Sun
    Sam Sun
    Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit   Description of Exhibit
     
99.1   Material Change Report dated April 14, 2026

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

FORM 51-102F3

MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT

 

1.Name and Address of Company

 

PowerBank Corporation (the “Company” or “PowerBank”)

505 Consumers Road, Suite 803

Toronto, Ontario M2J 4Z2

 

2.Date of Material Change

 

April 10, 2026

 

3.News Release

 

A news release announcing the material change was disseminated on April 13, 2026 via Cision.

 

4.Summary of Material Change

 

The Company announced the termination of the sale of its Gainesville and Highway 28 projects.

 

5.1Full Description of Material Change

 

PowerBank previously announced the sale of its Gainesville, Highway 28, Hardie and Rice Road solar power projects (the “Projects”) to a third party (the “Owner”) which included PowerBank’s continued engagement to construct the Projects through to commercial operation under EPC agreements.

 

The development and construction of the Projects was subject to the receipt of required permits. As the Gainesville and Highway 28 projects have not at this time received the required permits, the Owner has provided noticed to PowerBank to resell the Gainesville and Highway 28 projects back to PowerBank (the “Sell-Back Notice”). As a result of the Sell-Back Notice, the transactions for those two projects has been terminated and any funds advanced to PowerBank will be returned to the Owner. These funds total approximately US$2.35 million.

 

PowerBank remains confident in the underlying value of both assets. PowerBank will evaluate its strategic options for the Gainesville and Highway 28 projects, which may include developing them as owned independent power producer (IPP) assets or pursuing a sale to another third-party buyer. The Hardie and Rice Road projects are already under construction and are not affected by the Sell-Back Notice — with racking installation complete at Rice Road — and both are on track for module delivery in the second half of 2026 and commercial operation in Q1, 2027 following spring remobilization. As of the original transaction date, the Hardie project and Rice Rd project had a combined total project value of US$22.88 million to PowerBank.

 

5.2Disclosure for Restructuring Transactions

 

Not Applicable

 

6.Reliance on Section 7.1(2) of National Instrument 51-102

 

Not Applicable

 

7.Omitted Information

 

Not Applicable

 

8.Executive Officer

 

The name and business number of the executive officer of the Company who is knowledgeable about the material change and this report is:

 

Sam Sun, Chief Financial Officer

(416) 494-9559

sam.sun@PowerBankcorp.com

 

9.Date of Report

 

April 14, 2026

 

 
 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This report contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information ‎within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking ‎statements”) that relate to the Company’s current expectations and views of future events. ‎Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, ‎objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the ‎use of words or phrases such as “will likely result”, “are expected to”, “expects”, “will ‎continue”, “is anticipated”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimated”, “intends”, “plans”, “forecast”, ‎‎”projection”, “strategy”, “objective” and “outlook”) are not historical facts and may be ‎forward-looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties ‎which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in ‎such forward-looking statements. In particular and without limitation, this report ‎contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the Company’s expectations regarding its industry trends and overall market growth; the Company’s growth strategies the expected energy production from the solar power project mentioned in this report; the number of homes expected to be powered; the expected savings for local residents; the receipt of interconnection approval, permits and financing to be able to construct the Project; the receipt of incentives for the Project; expectations regarding the Gainesville and Highway 28 projects; and the size of the Company’s development pipeline. No assurance ‎can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking ‎statements included in this report should not be unduly relied upon. These ‎statements speak only as of the date of this report.‎

 

Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of the experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. In making the forward looking statements included in this report, the Company has made various material assumptions, including but not limited to: obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals; that regulatory requirements will be maintained; general business and economic conditions; the Company’s ability to successfully execute its plans and intentions; the availability of financing on reasonable terms; the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled staff; market competition; the products and services offered by the Company’s competitors; that the Company’s current good relationships with its service providers and other third parties will be maintained; and government subsidies and funding for renewable energy will continue as currently contemplated. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect, and the Company cannot assure that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

 

Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to the Company’s expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, including those listed under “Forward-‎Looking Statements” and “Risk ‎Factors” in the Company’s most recently completed Annual Information Form, and other public filings of the Company, which include: the Company may be adversely affected by volatile solar power market and industry conditions; the execution of the Company’s growth strategy depends upon the continued availability of third-party financing arrangements; the Company’s future success depends partly on its ability to expand the pipeline of its energy business in several key markets; governments may revise, reduce or eliminate incentives and policy support schemes for solar and battery storage power; general global economic conditions may have an adverse impact on our operating performance and results of operations; the Company’s project development and construction activities may not be successful; developing and operating solar Project exposes the Company to various risks; the Company faces a number of risks involving Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) and project-level financing arrangements; any changes to the laws, regulations and policies that the Company is subject to may present technical, regulatory and economic barriers to the purchase and use of solar power; the markets in which the Company competes are highly competitive and evolving quickly; an anti-circumvention investigation could adversely affect the Company by potentially raising the prices of key supplies for the construction of solar power projects; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; a change in the Company’s effective tax rate can have a significant adverse impact on its business; seasonal variations in demand linked to construction cycles and weather conditions may influence the Company’s results of operations; the Company may be unable to generate sufficient cash flows or have access to external financing; the Company may incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future; the Company is subject to risks from supply chain issues; risks related to inflation and tariffs; unexpected warranty expenses that may not be adequately covered by the Company’s insurance policies; if the Company is unable to attract and retain key personnel, it may not be able to compete effectively in the renewable energy market; there are a limited number of purchasers of utility-scale quantities of electricity; compliance with environmental laws and regulations can be expensive; corporate responsibility may adversely impose additional costs; the future impact of any global pandemic on the Company is unknown at this time; the Company has limited insurance coverage; the Company will be reliant on information technology systems and may be subject to damaging cyberattacks; the Company may become subject to litigation; there is no guarantee on how the Company will use its available funds; the Company will continue to sell securities for cash to fund operations, capital expansion, mergers and acquisitions that will dilute the current shareholders; and future dilution as a result of financings.

 

The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any ‎forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or ‎otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it ‎is not possible for the Company to predict all of them, or assess the impact of each such ‎factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to ‎differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-‎looking statements contained in this report are expressly qualified in their entirety by ‎this cautionary statement.‎

 

 

 

FAQ

What material change did PowerBank Corporation (SUUN) disclose in this 6-K?

PowerBank disclosed that the sale of its Gainesville and Highway 28 solar projects to a third-party owner has been terminated. The projects lacked required permits, triggering a sell-back notice and forcing PowerBank to return previously advanced funds while retaining ownership of both assets.

How much cash will PowerBank Corporation (SUUN) return due to the terminated project sale?

PowerBank will return approximately US$2.35 million that had been advanced by the third-party owner. This repayment reverses earlier proceeds from the planned sale of the Gainesville and Highway 28 projects, following the owner’s decision to unwind the transactions after permitting delays.

Are PowerBank’s Hardie and Rice Road projects affected by the Gainesville and Highway 28 termination?

The Hardie and Rice Road solar projects are not affected by the sell-back notice. They remain under construction, with racking installation complete at Rice Road, and target module delivery in the second half of 2026 and commercial operation in Q1 2027, according to the disclosure.

What is the disclosed value of PowerBank’s Hardie and Rice Road solar projects?

As of the original transaction date, Hardie and Rice Road had a combined total project value of US$22.88 million to PowerBank. This figure reflects the scale of the two remaining projects that continue forward despite the termination of the Gainesville and Highway 28 sale.

What strategic options is PowerBank Corporation (SUUN) considering for Gainesville and Highway 28?

PowerBank plans to evaluate strategic options for Gainesville and Highway 28, including developing them as owned independent power producer assets or pursuing a sale to another third-party buyer. The company states it remains confident in the underlying value of both solar projects.

What forward-looking risks and assumptions does PowerBank highlight in this material change report?

PowerBank notes that forward-looking statements rely on assumptions about regulatory approvals, financing availability, competition, subsidies and execution of its plans. It lists risks such as policy changes, project development challenges, financing constraints, supply chain issues and potential dilution from future securities sales.

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