# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001728205
**File Stem:** 0001140361-25-032389
**Filing Date:** 2025-8
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001140361-25-032389.hdr.sgml**: 20250822

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-25-032389

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250822

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250822

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250822

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Piedmont Lithium Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001728205
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MINING, QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS) [1400]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 364996461
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38427
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251247275

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 42 E CATAWBA STREET
- **CITY:** BELMONT
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28012
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (704) 461-8000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 42 E CATAWBA STREET
- **CITY:** BELMONT
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28012

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Piedmont Lithium Ltd
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20180116

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

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### FORM 8-K

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**CURRENT REPORT**

#### Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

#### of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

#### Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): August 22, 2025

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## Piedmont Lithium Inc.

#### (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware**<br>| **001-38427**<br>| **36-4996461**<br>|
| (*State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization*) | *(Commission File Number)* | *(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)* |

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#### 42 E Catawba Street

#### Belmont, North Carolina 28012
*(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)*

(704) 461-8000

*(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)*

**Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:**

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

#### Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **<u>Title of each class</u>** | **<u>Trading Symbol</u>** | **<u>Name of each exchange on which</u>**<br> **<u>registered</u>** |
| Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share<br>| PLL<br>| Nasdaq<br>|

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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| **Item 5.07** | **Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.** |

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On Friday, August 22, 2025, Piedmont Lithium Inc. (the "Company") held its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Meeting") at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. As of the close of business on June 16, 2025, the record date for the Meeting, there were 21,946,069 shares of common stock entitled to vote at the Meeting, including Chess Depository Interests on an as-converted basis. The results of the matters voted upon at the Meeting were as follows:

1. **Merger Proposal**: To consider and vote on the proposal to adopt and approve the Agreement and Plan of
 Merger, dated as of November 18, 2024 (as subsequently amended on April 22, 2025 and as it may be further amended from time to time, the "merger agreement"), by and among Sayona Mining Limited, an Australian public company limited by shares
 ("Sayona"), Shock MergeCo Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sayona ("Merger Sub"), and the Company:

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| **Votes For** | **Votes Against** | **Abstentions** |
|  11,550,191<br>| 268,133<br>| 95,966<br>|

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2. **Advisory Compensation Proposal**: To consider and vote on a proposal to approve, on a non-binding,
 advisory basis, the compensation that will or may become payable by the Company to its named executive officers in connection with the merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company:

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| **Votes For** | **Votes Against** | **Abstentions** |
| 10,019,237<br>| 1,451,239<br>| 443,814<br>|

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3. **Adjournment Proposal**: To consider and vote on any proposal to postpone or adjourn the Meeting, from
 time to time, to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, including to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt and approve the merger agreement at the time of the Meeting:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Votes For** | **Votes Against** | **Abstentions** |
| 10,786,012<br>| 789,712<br>| 338,566<br>|

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| **Item 7.01**<br>| Regulation FD Disclosure. |

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On August 22, 2025, the Company issued a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, regarding the results of the matters voted upon at the Meeting.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 7.01 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.** |

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(d) Exhibits.

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| Exhibit<br> No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |

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#### SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC.** | **PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC.** |
| Date: August 22, 2025 |  | /s/ Keith D. Phillips |
|  | Name: | Keith D. Phillips |
|  | Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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**Exhibit 99.1**<br>

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<br> #### PRESS RELEASE \| August 22, 2025 \| NASDAQ: PLL \| ASX:PLL

#### PIEDMONT LITHIUM REPORTS RESULTS OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

**Belmont, North Carolina, August 22, 2025 –** Piedmont Lithium Inc. ("**Piedmont**," the "**Company**") (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, is pleased to announce the results of its Special Meeting of Stockholders held virtually on August 22, 2025 (the "**Meeting**"), at which the stockholders approved all proposals presented by the Company.

All proposals described in the Company's proxy statement dated June 20, 2025 (the "**Proxy Statement**") were approved by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the voting power of shares of common stock present or represented at the Meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal.

"This merger marks a defining moment for Piedmont," said Keith Phillips, President and CEO of Piedmont. "Together, we will create a stronger, simpler company with the scale and resources to become one of the leading lithium suppliers. I am proud of what we've built and grateful to our shareholders, employees, and partners for their continued support as we join with Sayona Mining to form Elevra Lithium."

Voting results are provided in the tables that follow. All resolutions were decided by a poll. The information required by ASX Listing Rule 3.13.2 is contained in the Appendix to this announcement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. To adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 18, 2024 (as it may be further amended from time to time, the "**Merger Agreement** "), by and among Sayona Mining Limited, Shock MergeCo Inc., and Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Proposal 1): <br>

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| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
| 11,550,191 | 268,133 | 95,966 | 0 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that will or may become payable by Piedmont to its named executive officers in connection with the merger
 contemplated by the merger agreement (Proposal 2): <br>

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| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
| 10,019,237 | 1,451,239 | 443,814 | 0 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. To postpone or adjourn the Special Meeting, from time to time, to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, including to solicit additional proxies if there are
 insufficient votes to adopt the merger agreement at the time of the Special Meeting (Proposal 3): <br>

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| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
| 10,786,012 | 789,712 | 338,566 | 0 |

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#### Next Steps

For a timetable of the key dates associated with the merger closing, please see Piedmont's release dated August 22, 2025.

#### About Piedmont
Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL) is developing a world-class, multi-asset, integrated lithium business focused on enabling the transition to a net zero world and the creation of a clean energy economy in North America. Our goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where we hold an economic interest. Our projects include our Carolina Lithium project in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11). We believe these geographically diversified operations will enable us to play a pivotal role in supporting America's move toward energy independence and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.

For further information, contact:

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| <br> **John Koslow**<br>|
| <br> *Investor Relations*<br>|
| <br> T: +1 980 701 9928<br>|
| <br> E: <u>jkoslow@piedmontlithium.com</u><br>|

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#### Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of or as described in securities legislation in the United States and Australia, including statements regarding the proposed merger, and any assumptions underlying the proposed merger, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other risk factors, many of which are beyond our control, and which may cause actual timing of events, results, performance, or achievements and other factors to be materially different from the future timing of events, results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

The accuracy of such statements is subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but are not limited to, the following factors: the risk that the conditions to the closing of the Company's proposed merger with Sayona Mining Limited are not satisfied, the risk that required approvals from Piedmont stockholders or from Australian regulators (including from the Australian court hearing) are not obtained; litigation relating to the merger; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the merger and the ability of Piedmont to consummate the merger; risks that the proposed merger disrupts the current plans or operations of Piedmont; the ability of Piedmont to retain and hire key personnel; competitive responses to the proposed merger; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the merger; potential adverse reactions or changes to relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors and other business partners resulting from the announcement or completion of the merger; Piedmont's ability to achieve the synergies expected from the merger, as well as delays, challenges and expenses associated with integrating the existing businesses; the impact of overall industry and general economic conditions, including inflation, interest rates and related monetary policy by governments in response to inflation; ability of Piedmont to commercially extract mineral deposits; risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in exploring, developing, constructing and operating mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather or geologically related conditions); uncertainty about Piedmont's ability to obtain required capital to execute its business plan; changes in the market prices of lithium and lithium products; changes in technology or the development of substitute products; geopolitical events, and regulatory, economic and other risks associated therewith, as well as broader macroeconomic conditions. Other factors that might cause such a difference include those discussed in Piedmont's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which include its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and in the Proxy Statement filed in connection with the proposed merger. For more information, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" and the forward-looking statements disclosure contained in Piedmont's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and in other filings. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date hereof and, except as required by the ASX Listing Rules, federal securities laws and rules and regulations of the SEC, Piedmont undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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#### Appendix – Results of Piedmont Lithium Inc.'s 2025 Special Meeting of Stockholders – 22 August 2025

The following information is provided in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.13.2:

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| Resolution | Number of Valid Proxy Votes Received Before the Meeting | Number of Valid Proxy Votes Received Before the Meeting | Number of Valid Proxy Votes Received Before the Meeting | Number of Valid Proxy Votes Received Before the Meeting | Number and Percentage of Votes on the Poll | Number and Percentage of Votes on the Poll | Number and Percentage of Votes on the Poll | Result |
| Resolution | For | Against | Abstain | Proxy's Discretion | For | Against | Abstain | Result |
| 1. To adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 18, 2024 (as it may be further amended from time to time, the "merger agreement"), by and among Sayona Mining Limited, Shock MergeCo Inc., and Piedmont Lithium Inc. | 11550191 | 268133 | 95966 | Nil | 11,550,191<br> 96.94% | 268,133<br> 2.25% | 95,966<br> 0.81% | Approved |
| 2. To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that will or may become payable by Piedmont to its named executive officers in connection with the merger contemplated by the merger agreement. | 10019237 | 1451239 | 443814 | Nil | 10,019,237<br> 84.09% | 1,451,239<br> 12.18% | 443,814<br> 3.73% | Approved |
| 3. To postpone or adjourn the Special Meeting, from time to time, to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, including to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt the merger agreement at the time of the Special Meeting. | 10786012 | 789712 | 338566 | Nil | 10,786,012<br> 90.53% | 789,712<br> 6.63% | 338,566<br> 2.84% | Approved |

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