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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-25-004748"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "QSEP"
cik: "0001103795"
company_name: "QS Energy, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-06-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T18:59:15.134079+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# QS Energy enters exclusive distributor deal with VIPS Petroleum for AOT units in 13 countries

## Summary
- Initial order for 5 AOT units at $5M each ($25M total); 15% post-sale rebate ($750K/unit).
- Distributor will receive 25M shares of QSEP upon payment for the initial 5-unit order.
- Exclusive distribution rights in 13 countries (incl. India, Nigeria, Australia) for 12 months; 10-year renewable term.
- Revenue model options: 10% commission on gross revenue or MSRP+rebate model.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-25-004748
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: QSEP
- cik: 0001103795
- company_name: QS Energy, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-06-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1103795/000168316825004748/0001683168-25-004748-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1103795/000168316825004748/qsenergy_8k.htm

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