---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-024234"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LPTH"
cik: "0000889971"
company_name: "LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC"
filed_at: "2026-07-23T12:35:09+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-23T12:40:13.676675+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# LightPath divests China operations for $4.5M; completes Western-aligned manufacturing transition

## Summary
- Sale price $4.5M payable over 5 years with 4% interest; annual minimum $500K principal.
- Purchaser is entity owned by incumbent management; closing expected in weeks.
- LightPath will have no China facilities post-close; China third-party revenue ~$4.5M/yr deconsolidated.
- Purchaser to continue as third-party supplier at cost-plus 10% (increases with principal payments).
- LightPath retains board observer rights and IP licenses during restricted period.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-024234
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LPTH
- cik: 0000889971
- company_name: LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC
- filed_at: 2026-07-23T12:35:09+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/889971/000143774926024234/0001437749-26-024234-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/889971/000143774926024234/lpth20260722_8k.htm

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