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form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OPTT"
cik: "0001378140"
company_name: "Ocean Power Technologies, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-06-09T20:05:41+00:00"
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# Ocean Power Tech reports PowerBuoy generates ~0.5 MWh for US Coast Guard; hires Rob O'Malley with 65k RSU grant

## Summary
- PowerBuoy deployed off San Diego for US Coast Guard generated close to 0.5 MWh of renewable energy.
- System validated operational performance in active maritime environment; integrates with Anduril's Lattice AI system.
- Rob O'Malley hired as U.S. Defense Senior Director of Business Development; received inducement grant of 65,000 RSUs.
- RSUs vest over 9 months subject to continued employment and performance targets.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-027926
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OPTT
- cik: 0001378140
- company_name: Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-06-09T20:05:41+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1378140/000149315226027926/0001493152-26-027926-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1378140/000149315226027926/form8-k.htm

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