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American Resources Corporation's Electrified Materials Signs Binding LOI to Acquire Blackion, Expanding Critical Materials and Battery Supply Chain Platform

$ARECPress releaseSep 21, 2026, 8:00 AM ETRead the release

American Resources' majority-owned subsidiary Electrified Materials (EMCO) has signed a binding LOI to acquire 100% of Blackion LLC, a lithium-ion battery lifecycle and critical materials provider, in an all-stock deal valuing Blackion at approximately $13.2 million. Consideration will be paid in EMCO common stock priced off an agreed $275 million pre-money valuation of EMCO, with 50% issued at closing, 25% after 12 months and 25% after 24 months; the deal remains subject to definitive agreements, customary conditions and any required approvals.

Key figures

Deal Value Usd
13200000
Deal stage
binding LOI; definitive agreements and approvals pending
Deal consideration
all-stock (EMCO common stock)
Consideration structure
50% of EMCO stock at closing, 25% after 12 months, 25% after 24 months
Emco pre money valuation
275000000

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