---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-22-001228"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LQMT"
cik: "0001141240"
company_name: "LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC"
filed_at: "2022-01-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T17:05:30.985143+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Liquidmetal signs 5-year manufacturing pact with Yihao and golf sublicense with ATJ

## Summary
- Manufacturing Supply Agreement with Yihao (affiliate of CEO) for 5 years on cost-plus basis.
- Yihao is world's largest BMG manufacturer; agreement solidifies long-term relationship.
- LMG granted ATJ nonexclusive worldwide sublicense for golf clubs and components; 3% royalty.
- ATJ is a new Japanese company formed by Twins Corp, with access to 3,000+ retail outlets.
- Golf sublicense excludes consumer electronics, watches, and sublicensing without consent.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-22-001228
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LQMT
- cik: 0001141240
- company_name: LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
- filed_at: 2022-01-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1141240/000143774922001228/0001437749-22-001228-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1141240/000143774922001228/lqmt20220118_8k.htm

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