NVX NOVONIX Ltd

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of September, 2023

 

	001-41208
	(Commission File Number)

 

NOVONIX LIMITED

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

Level 38

71 Eagle Street

Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20‑F or Form 40‑F.

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No. Description

 

Exhibit 99.1 ASX Announcement (Appointment of Director), dated September 7, 2023

Exhibit 99.2 Appendix 3X (Initial Director’s Interest Notice) dated September 7, 2023

 

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

NOVONIX LIMITED By: /s/ Dr. John Christopher Burns        Dr. John Christopher Burns        Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: September 7, 2023

 

 

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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

(ASX: NVX)

7 September 2023

 

NOVONIX Announces Appointment of Suresh Vaidyanathan to Board of Directors

 

BRISBANE, Australia, September 7, 2023 – NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, announced the appointment of Suresh Vaidyanathan, Vice President, Emerging Energy for Phillips 66 to its Board of Directors, effective September 6th. Mr. Vaidyanathan replaces outgoing Board member Zhanna Golodryga, Executive Vice President of Emerging Energy of Phillips 66. Pursuant to Phillips 66’s 2021 investment in the Company, Phillips 66 maintains the right to nominate a member to the Board of NOVONIX.

 

“It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Suresh Vaidyanathan to NOVONIX’s Board of Directors” said Chairman Robert J. Natter. “Mr. Vaidyanathan brings a wealth of relevant and valuable energy industry knowledge from his time working with large industrial projects in India, Europe, and the United States. His contributions to our Board will lend a critical perspective that will aid us in meeting our planned goals to enhance shareholder value. I would also like to thank Ms. Golodryga for her outstanding service on NOVONIX’s Board of Directors. Her contributions have positioned us to take steps to further our company’s vision.”

 

“Joining NOVONIX’s Board is an exciting endeavor,” said Mr. Vaidyanathan. “I look forward to contributing to NOVONIX’s efforts to develop sustainable technologies and high-performance battery materials.”

Suresh Vaidyanathan
Suresh Vaidyanathan is Vice President, Emerging Energy, for Phillips 66. A chemical engineer by training, Mr. Vaidyanathan has more than 30 years of global experience in the downstream oil and gas industry.

Prior to assuming his current role in 2023, he served in a variety of refining, technical services, operations and strategy leadership roles across Phillips 66. He started his career at HPCL of India in 1991 (formerly Exxon-Caltex Refining), and later worked in the Fractionation industry with Koch Industries and Sulzer Chemtech in India, Europe and the U.S.

Mr. Vaidyanathan holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

This announcement has been authorized for release by NOVONIX Chairman, Admiral Robert J. Natter, USN Ret.

 

About NOVONIX

NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and

 

NOVONIX Limited (ASX: NVX)

ACN 157 690 830

Level 38, 71 Eagle Street

Brisbane QLD 4000

AUSTRALIA

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more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com or on LinkedIn and X.

 

For NOVONIX Limited

Scott Espenshade, ir@novonixgroup.com (investors)

Lori Mcleod, media@novonixgroup.com (media)

 

 

NOVONIX Limited (ASX: NVX)

ACN 157 690 830

Level 38, 71 Eagle Street

Brisbane QLD 4000

AUSTRALIA

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Appendix 3X

Initial Director’s Interest Notice

 

 

EXHIBIT 99.2 Rule 3.19A.1

Appendix 3X

 

Initial Director’s Interest Notice

 

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/9/2001.

 

Name of entity NOVONIX LIMITED

ABN 54 157 690 830

 

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.1 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

 

Name of Director	SURESH VAIDYANATHAN
Date of appointment	7 SEPTEMBER 2023

 

Part 1 - Director’s relevant interests in securities of which the director is the registered holder

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

 

Number & class of securities   None

 

 

 

+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.

 

11/3/2002 Appendix 3X Page 1

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Appendix 3X

Initial Director’s Interest Notice

 

 

Part 2 – Director’s relevant interests in securities of which the director is not the registered holder

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

 

Name of holder & nature of interest Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.   None	Number & class of Securities

 

 

Part 3 – Director’s interests in contracts

 

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract	None.
Nature of interest
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)
No. and class of securities to which interest relates

 

 

+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.

 

Appendix 3X Page 2 11/3/2002

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