UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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 8, 2012
LITHIUM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-10446
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13-3411148
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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Identification No.)
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10379B Democracy Lane, Fairfax, Virginia
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22030
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Our telephone number, including area code: (571) 207-9058
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Lithium Technology Corporation Sells Stake in Production JV to Enersys and Continues Cooperation
See press release as of August 13, 2012
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 13, 2012.
Fairfax, VA., August 13, 2012 – Lithium Technology Corporation (“LTC”) announced today it has completed the sale of its 40% minority interest of EAS Germany GmbH to EnerSys. LTC and EnerSys formed the joint venture in Nordhausen, Germany in August 2011 to produce large format lithium-ion battery cells.
LTC will continue to cooperate with EnerSys and EAS as production partners for its lithium-ion battery cells and complete batteries. As part of the transaction, LTC, through its subsidiary Gaia Akkumulatorenwerke GmbH, redeemed all of its interest in EAS in exchange for cash, cancellation of outstanding payables and a credit facility for future purchases of battery cells from EAS. The existing service, supply and intellectual property agreements will remain in place.
About LTC:
LTC is a global provider of power solutions for diverse applications. The company’s product consists of large lithium-ion format cylindrical cells that deliver high power and high energy density. The company designs, engineers, builds, and customizes lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, complete with battery management system in the fast growing markets of vehicle traction and starter batteries. For additional information, please visit www.lithiumtech.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we have duly caused this report to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 13, 2012
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LITHIUM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/Martin Koster
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Martin Koster
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Chief Executive Officer
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