New capital will drive major increases in metal-powder production capacity and new ingot melt capabilities<\/i><\/p>\n
Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n BURGETTSTOWN, Pa.<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 4, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — 6K<\/span> Additive, a global leader in advanced metal powders and alloy additions, today announced the successful completion of its IPO on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX<\/b>), raising A$48m<\/span> at an offer price of A$1.00<\/span> per CDI (Offer Price<\/b>). At the Offer Price, 6K<\/span> Additive has an initial market capitalization of approximately A$267m<\/span> and an enterprise value of approximately A$206m<\/span>. The Company’s CDIs will trade on ASX under the ticker symbol 6KA. The IPO attracted strong support from a range of new institutional, family office and sophisticated investors in Australia<\/span> and overseas, together with existing shareholders. Trusted by leading organizations across aerospace, defense, space, medical, energy, and automotive sectors, 6K<\/span> Additive plans to use the newly secured capital to support its expansion plan to better serve its growing customer base and broaden its product offerings.<\/p>\n Expansion plan<\/b><\/p>\n The combination of IPO proceeds and a US$23.4m<\/span> grant from the US Department of War’s Defense Production Act Title III enables 6K<\/span> Additive to scale its metal-powder production capacity to over five times its current output, from ~200 metric tons to 1,000 metric tons, and initiate commercial ingot production capability. Construction is already underway at the Company’s 45-acre global headquarters in Burgettstown, PA.<\/span> Plans include expanding the existing powder-production operations with space for up to ten additional UniMelt\u00ae systems, adding new structures for feedstock preparation, melting operations for ingots, and building a dedicated refractory production facility.<\/p>\n Newly Secured EXIM Loan<\/b><\/p>\n The IPO comes on the heels of 6K<\/span> Additive’s recent media release of the approval of a US$27.4m<\/span> Export-Import Bank low-cost long-term loan facility (EXIM Loan<\/b>). The EXIM Loan builds upon the DPA Title III Grant of US$23.4m<\/span> to finance the construction of four new buildings and the acquisition of advanced equipment to produce titanium, nickel powders and alloy additions.<\/p>\n With the combination of IPO proceeds, the DPA Title III Grant, and the new EXIM Loan, 6K<\/span> Additive is well-capitalised to:<\/p>\n Sales Pipeline Grows to US$240m<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n 6K<\/span> Additive’s sales pipeline has expanded to US$240m<\/span> as at end of November 2025<\/span>, marking a US$10m<\/span> increase over the past two months. This growth highlights the strong demand for 6K<\/span> Additive’s premium metal powders. As demand is expected to continue to grow, 6K<\/span> Additive remains committed to scaling production and optimizing operating metrics to deliver exceptional value to its customers and partners.<\/p>\n “The IPO and resulting capital fast-track the realization of our vision and achieve the scale with attractive unit economics and unique material breadth required by customers in defense, aerospace, energy, and medical markets,”<\/i>\u00a0said Frank Roberts<\/span>, CEO and Managing Director of 6K<\/span> Additive<\/b>. “As a strategic supplier to the U.S. Department of War and its Tier-1 contractors, our products, production processes and technology have been qualified in their supply chains, reinforcing these relationships. This growth enables a domestic supply of critical materials for applications such as hypersonics, nuclear fusion, medical implants, and rocket-engine development.”<\/i><\/p>\n David Seldin<\/span>, 6K<\/span> Additive Chairman of the Board<\/b>\u00a0and Managing Partner of Anzu Partners commented, “As an institutional investor in 6K<\/span> Additive from its inception, I witnessed this organisation grow to <\/i>the leading domestic provider of metal powders and alloy additions. The breadth and quality of 6K<\/span> Additive’s products, the trusted relationship with the US Department of War and the dedicated employee talent, underscores the potential this organization has in the coming 3-5 years.”<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n Investor webinar<\/b><\/p>\n 6K<\/span> Additive will host an investor webinar tomorrow, Friday 5 December 2025<\/span> at 11.30am<\/span> Sydney<\/span> time to provide an overview of the Company, its strategy and recent achievements, and to answer investor questions. Click below to register.<\/p>\n https:\/\/6kadditive.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_sIwNJqjdRCqLjkHop6l1BA<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Organizations seeking to collaborate with 6K<\/span> Additive on specialized powder requirements are encouraged to visit www.6KAdditive.com<\/a>\u00a0and contact the Company directly.<\/p>\n About 6K<\/span> Additive <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n 6K<\/span> Additive, Inc. (ASX:6KA) is a US-based manufacturer and trusted supplier of premium metal powders for additive manufacturing and alloy additions for the aluminum melt industry, all made from sustainable sources. Headquartered in Burgettstown, PA<\/span>, the Company’s manufacturing process produces the highest quality metal powders that are truly spherical, void of porosity and satellites with better unit economics than competing technologies. 6K<\/span> Additive utilizes proprietary UniMelt\u00ae<\/sup> microwave plasma system to produce the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of metal powder including a variety of Nickel, Titanium, Copper, and refractory powders that include, Tungsten, Rhenium, Niobium\/C-103 and Tantalum. 6K<\/span> Additive leverages feedstock such as certified turnings, millings, used additive powder, support material and failed builds that provide customers sustainable, domestically sourced metal powder.\u00a0 <\/i><\/p>\n This announcement has been approved for release by Frank Roberts<\/span>, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Forward Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include statements regarding 6K<\/span> Additive’s intentions, objectives, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events, including 6K<\/span> Additive’s expectations with respect to the financial and operating position or performance of its business, its capital position and future growth. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and contingencies that are subject to change without notice and are not guarantees of future performance. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, many of which are beyond the control of 6K<\/span> Additive, its directors and management and which may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this announcement, including but not limited to, the factors described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Replacement Prospectus dated 11 November 2025<\/span>. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily a guide to future performance. No representation or warranty is made by any person as to the likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forward-looking statements, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any forward-looking statements is disclaimed, and except as required by law or regulation (including ASX Listing Rules), 6K<\/span> Additive undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. 6K<\/span> Additive also notes that past performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance.<\/p>\n Restriction on purchases of CDIs by US persons<\/b><\/p>\n 6K<\/span> Additive is incorporated in the US State of Delaware and its CDIs have not been registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 or the laws of any state or other jurisdiction in the United States<\/span>. Trading of the CDIs on the ASX is not subject to the registration requirements of the US Securities Act in reliance on Regulation S under the US Securities Act and a related ‘no action’ letter issued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to the ASX in 2000. As a result, the CDIs are “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144 under the US Securities Act) and may not be sold or otherwise transferred except in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, the registration requirements of the US Securities Act. For instance, US persons may purchase CDIs if they are “qualified institutional buyers” (“QIBs”, as defined in and in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the US Securities Act). \u00a0To enforce the transfer restrictions, the CDIs bear a FOR Financial Product designation on the ASX. This designation restricts any CDIs from being sold on ASX to US persons excluding QIBs. In addition, hedging transactions with regard to the CDIs may only be conducted in compliance with the US Securities Act.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n New capital will drive major increases in metal-powder production capacity and new ingot melt capabilities<\/i><\/p>\n Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n BURGETTSTOWN, Pa.<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 4, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — 6K<\/span> Additive, a global leader in advanced metal powders and alloy additions, today announced the successful completion of its IPO on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX<\/b>), raising A$48m<\/span> at an offer price of A$1.00<\/span> per CDI (Offer Price<\/b>). At the Offer Price, 6K<\/span> Additive has an initial market capitalization of approximately A$267m<\/span> and an enterprise value of approximately A$206m<\/span>. The Company’s CDIs will trade on ASX under the ticker symbol 6KA. The IPO attracted strong support from a range of new institutional, family office and sophisticated investors in Australia<\/span> and overseas, together with existing shareholders. Trusted by leading organizations across aerospace, defense, space, medical, energy, and automotive sectors, 6K<\/span> Additive plans to use the newly secured capital to support its expansion plan to better serve its growing customer base and broaden its product offerings.<\/p>\n Expansion plan<\/b><\/p>\n The combination of IPO proceeds and a US$23.4m<\/span> grant from the US Department of War’s Defense Production Act Title III enables 6K<\/span> Additive to scale its metal-powder production capacity to over five times its current output, from ~200 metric tons to 1,000 metric tons, and initiate commercial ingot production capability. Construction is already underway at the Company’s 45-acre global headquarters in Burgettstown, PA.<\/span> Plans include expanding the existing powder-production operations with space for up to ten additional UniMelt\u00ae systems, adding new structures for feedstock preparation, melting operations for ingots, and building a dedicated refractory production facility.<\/p>\n Newly Secured EXIM Loan<\/b><\/p>\n The IPO comes on the heels of 6K<\/span> Additive’s recent media release of the approval of a US$27.4m<\/span> Export-Import Bank low-cost long-term loan facility (EXIM Loan<\/b>). The EXIM Loan builds upon the DPA Title III Grant of US$23.4m<\/span> to finance the construction of four new buildings and the acquisition of advanced equipment to produce titanium, nickel powders and alloy additions.<\/p>\n With the combination of IPO proceeds, the DPA Title III Grant, and the new EXIM Loan, 6K<\/span> Additive is well-capitalised to:<\/p>\n Sales Pipeline Grows to US$240m<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n 6K<\/span> Additive’s sales pipeline has expanded to US$240m<\/span> as at end of November 2025<\/span>, marking a US$10m<\/span> increase over the past two months. This growth highlights the strong demand for 6K<\/span> Additive’s premium metal powders. As demand is expected to continue to grow, 6K<\/span> Additive remains committed to scaling production and optimizing operating metrics to deliver exceptional value to its customers and partners.<\/p>\n “The IPO and resulting capital fast-track the realization of our vision and achieve the scale with attractive unit economics and unique material breadth required by customers in defense, aerospace, energy, and medical markets,”<\/i>\u00a0said Frank Roberts<\/span>, CEO and Managing Director of 6K<\/span> Additive<\/b>. “As a strategic supplier to the U.S. Department of War and its Tier-1 contractors, our products, production processes and technology have been qualified in their supply chains, reinforcing these relationships. This growth enables a domestic supply of critical materials for applications such as hypersonics, nuclear fusion, medical implants, and rocket-engine development.”<\/i><\/p>\n David Seldin<\/span>, 6K<\/span> Additive Chairman of the Board<\/b>\u00a0and Managing Partner of Anzu Partners commented, “As an institutional investor in 6K<\/span> Additive from its inception, I witnessed this organisation grow to <\/i>the leading domestic provider of metal powders and alloy additions. The breadth and quality of 6K<\/span> Additive’s products, the trusted relationship with the US Department of War and the dedicated employee talent, underscores the potential this organization has in the coming 3-5 years.”<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n Investor webinar<\/b><\/p>\n 6K<\/span> Additive will host an investor webinar tomorrow, Friday 5 December 2025<\/span> at 11.30am<\/span> Sydney<\/span> time to provide an overview of the Company, its strategy and recent achievements, and to answer investor questions. Click below to register.<\/p>\n https:\/\/6kadditive.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_sIwNJqjdRCqLjkHop6l1BA<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n
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