UNITED STATES
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On May 13, 2024, Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a renewable energy production milestone of 15MWh. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
On May 14, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the successful demonstration of counter unmanned underwater vehicle capability. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| Exhibits | ||
| 99.1 | Press release dated May 13, 2024. | |
| 99.2 | Press release dated May 14, 2024. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURE
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.
| Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. | |
| Dated: May 14, 2024 | /s/ Philipp Stratmann |
| Philipp Stratmann | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer |