Significant Changes in the State of Affairs
Significant changes in the state of affairs of the group during the half year period were as follows.
Share capital increased by A$20.7 million as a result of a placement to institutional and sophisticated investors. Details of changes in share capital are disclosed in note 9 to the financial statements.
On April 30, 2026 the Group completed a share equity sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary, NOVONIX Battery Technology Solutions Inc. ("BTS"), including all associated assets and liabilities at a transaction price of $1. As part of the transaction the cash balance for BTS at closing had to be $2 million, subject to customary completion adjustments. NOVONIX retained a 15% equity stake in Dryve Battery Materials Inc.'s Cathode business.
Subsequent Events Occurring after the Balance Sheet Date
Share Purchase Plan
Since June 30, 2026, the Company has completed a Share Purchase Plan raising A$962,600 (before costs) resulting in the issue of 6,016,250 ordinary shares.
Interim CFO
Effective July 1, 2026, Ron Edmonds transitioned from his role as Chairman to Interim Chief Financial Officer, pending the appointment of a permanent Chief Financial Officer. Robert Natter was appointed Chairman effective from the same date.
No other matters or circumstances have arisen since June 30, 2026, that have significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years.
Auditor’s Review Report
The attached half-year financial report for the period ended June 30, 2026, contains an independent auditor’s review report which highlights the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. For further information, refer to Note 1 to the financial statements, together with the auditor’s review report.
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on the following page.