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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials company, today announced that it has finalized and closed the previously announced sale of its NOVONIX Battery Technology Solutions Inc. (“BTS”) business in Nova Scotia, Canada, to its former Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Chris Burns (“Buyer”).
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“The divestiture of the BTS division reflects our disciplined strategy of building a vertically integrated synthetic graphite supply chain in North America,” said Mike O’Kronley, CEO of NOVONIX. “By divesting non-core business segments, we are directing our management attention and capital toward advancing domestic supply of this critical mineral and supporting the growth of the North American battery industry.”
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Founded in 2013 by Dr. Chris Burns and acquired by NOVONIX in 2017, BTS will now operate as two independent companies: Avrion Battery Labs Inc., which will provide advanced battery testing systems and specialized R&D services, and Dryve Battery Materials Inc., which will continue efforts to commercialize the patented pCAM-free dry synthesis platform for lithium-ion cathode materials.
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Key Deal Terms:
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- Share equity sale of the BTS business including all associated liabilities and assets
- Transaction price of US $1.00
- NOVONIX to receive a 15% equity stake in the cathode business, which will operate under Dryve Battery Materials Inc.
- Cash balance at BTS as of Close is to be US$2M, subject to agreed adjustments
- NOVONIX will provide certain transition services and will grant Buyer a trademark license through 31 December 2026
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The transaction has now been successfully completed following the execution of definitive agreements and satisfaction of all closing conditions.
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This announcement has been authorized for release by NOVONIX Chairman,
Mr. Ron Edmonds.
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About NOVONIX
NOVONIX strives to reduce supply chain risk, support U.S. energy independence, and establish a resilient battery materials supply chain. The company is building a North American platform for critical battery materials—anchored by its Chattanooga, Tennessee headquarters and anode materials operations, expanding through its patented all-dry, precursor-free cathode synthesis technology, and supported by industry-leading battery cell testing and R&D services.
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Together, these capabilities position NOVONIX as an integrated supplier of advanced battery materials and technologies powering the energy storage and electrification economy.
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To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com or on LinkedIn and X.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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This communication contains forward-looking statements about the Company and the industry in which it operates. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would,” or other similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements in this communication include, among others, statements made regarding the anticipated benefit or impact of the BTS transaction, the advancement of the domestic supply of synthetic graphite, the growth of the North American battery industry, the future commercialization of cathode technology, and efforts to help localize the battery supply chain for critical materials and play a leading role in the transition to cleaner energy solutions.
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