Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2024

GRAPHENE & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

colorado

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

333-174194

(Commission file number)

27-2888719

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

11201 North Tatum Boulevard

Suite 300

Phoenix, AZ

(Address of principal executive offices)

85028

(Zip Code)

(602)-388-8335

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 2459.244a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 2459.244d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 2459.243e-4c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol		Name of Each Exchange on which registered
NONE		NONE		NONE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 1.01- Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement

On February 9, 2024, Graphene & Solar Technologies Limited (GSTX) entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with American Solar Manufacturing Company, a Delaware Corporation. (ASMC) (GSTX and ASMC referred to hereinafter as the “Parties”).

The MOU outlines general terms and conditions for GSTX and ASMC to establish a Joint Venture Corporation (JVCO) to manufacture silicon wafers for supply to the solar industry. Under the terms of the MOU, GSTX will own 75% of the JVCO equity and ASMC will own 25% of the JVCO equity. GSTX will fund an initial $10M for working capital, and ASMC will provide world leading technical expertise and executive management to JVCO.

It is agreed that if negotiations become successful upon completing necessary due diligence and verifications, the parties would proceed accordingly with a definitive agreement within 60-days of signing the MOU.

ASMC specializes in providing a hands-on team of internationally recognized executives, senior managers, engineers and technologists, all leaders in their fields, to help build Semiconductor and PV supply chains.

Financial Item 9.01 -Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial statements of business acquired. Not applicable.

(b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.


Number	Description
XX.XX	Non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 9, 2024	Graphene & Solar Technologies Limited

	By:	/s/ JASON MAY
	Name:	Jason May
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Director

Exhibit 99.1

Cover	Feb. 09, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 09, 2024
Entity File Number	333-174194
Entity Registrant Name	GRAPHENE & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Entity Central Index Key	0001497649
Entity Tax Identification Number	27-2888719
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	CO
Entity Address, Address Line One	11201 North Tatum Boulevard
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 300
Entity Address, City or Town	Phoenix
Entity Address, State or Province	AZ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	85028
City Area Code	(602)
Local Phone Number	388-8335
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Title of 12(b) Security	NONE
Trading Symbol	NONE
Security Exchange Name	NONE
Entity Emerging Growth Company	true
Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period	false