8-K: Greenway Technologies Secures $1.3M Deposit for G-Reformer Pilot Site, Amends Bylaws to Strengthen Board Control

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Current Report 23 May 2025 5:30 PM

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Greenway Technologies, Inc. announced a $1.3 million non-refundable deposit from Renewable Elements, LLC for a G-Reformer™ pilot site, alongside significant amendments to its bylaws that alter shareholder rights and corporate governance.

Summary

Greenway Technologies, Inc. (GWTI) entered into a Term Sheet with Renewable Elements, LLC (RE) on May 20, 2025, for the installation of a G-Reformer™ pilot site (Commercial Demo Unit) to produce synthesis/hydrogen gas, which will be flared.
Renewable Elements paid GWTI a non-refundable deposit of $1,300,000, which GWTI expects to use for G-Reformer™ research and development, construction, delivery, and installation of the pilot site, as well as related equipment, services, and facilities.
This $1,300,000 deposit will be deducted from any agreed-upon payment amounts if definitive agreements are executed, but will be retained by GWTI if no definitive agreements are reached.
The Board of Directors adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws on May 22, 2025, in response to amendments to the Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC) and a review of corporate governance practices.
Key changes in the Amended and Restated Bylaws include: tightening procedural, eligibility, and disclosure requirements for shareholder special meetings; removing the right for shareholders to cumulate votes for director elections; changing the voting standard for most matters and director elections to a majority of votes cast (plurality for contested elections), excluding abstentions and broker non-votes.
Further bylaw amendments include: adding advance notice requirements for shareholder director nominations and proposals; removing the right for shareholders to act by written consent; changing the Board size from seven to a number determined solely by Board resolution; updating indemnification obligations for directors and officers.
New forum selection provisions were added, designating the Business Court in the First Business Court Division of the State of Texas as the exclusive forum for shareholder derivative claims and certain other matters, and federal district courts for Securities Act/Exchange Act claims.
The Company elected to be governed by TBOC Section 21.419, requiring a 3% ownership threshold for shareholders to institute or maintain a derivative proceeding, and added a waiver of jury trial for internal entity claims.
The Company's common stock will transition from The OTC Pink Current Market to the OTCID Basic Market effective July 1, 2025, following approval from OTC Markets Group, with the Company stating it satisfies and exceeds the minimal current information standard.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The receipt of a $1.3 million non-refundable deposit for a pilot project is a positive development, indicating external interest and funding for technology development. However, the project's non-binding nature and the significant reduction in shareholder rights through bylaw amendments, coupled with the move to a lower-tier OTC market, temper overall sentiment. The flaring of gas from the pilot site also suggests it's a very early-stage demonstration, not yet a revenue-generating asset.

Positives

Secured a $1,300,000 non-refundable deposit from Renewable Elements, LLC for a G-Reformer™ pilot site, providing immediate funding for research and development and project development.
The G-Reformer™ pilot site project represents a step towards commercial demonstration of the Company's proprietary gas-to-liquids technology.
Approval for listing on the OTCID Basic Market ensures continued trading of the Company's common stock, and the Company states it satisfies and exceeds the minimal current information standard for this market.

Negatives

The G-Reformer™ pilot site is designed to produce synthesis/hydrogen gas that will be flared, indicating it is a demonstration unit not immediately generating revenue from product sales.
The Term Sheet with Renewable Elements is non-binding and subject to the completion of definitive agreements, introducing uncertainty regarding the project's full execution.
Significant amendments to the Company's bylaws reduce shareholder rights, including the removal of cumulative voting, elimination of shareholder action by written consent, and increased hurdles for calling special meetings and nominating directors.
The introduction of a 3% ownership threshold for derivative proceedings may make it more challenging for smaller shareholders to hold management accountable.
The transition to OTCID Basic Market, while ensuring continued trading, is not an upgrade to a major exchange and is described as having a 'minimal current information standard,' which might not significantly enhance investor confidence.

Risks

The proposed transaction with Renewable Elements, LLC is contingent upon the completion of definitive agreements, and there is no assurance these agreements will be executed, potentially impacting the G-Reformer™ pilot project's progression.
While the $1,300,000 deposit is non-refundable, the project itself may not proceed if definitive agreements are not executed, meaning the Company retains the cash but the strategic objective of the pilot site might not be realized.
Forward-looking statements in the report are subject to numerous factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections, including the successful development and commercialization of the G-Reformer™ technology.
The G-Reformer™ pilot site is for demonstration purposes, producing gas to be flared, and does not immediately indicate commercial viability or revenue generation from product sales, posing a risk to the timeline for revenue generation from this technology.
The changes to corporate governance, particularly the removal of shareholder rights like cumulative voting and written consent, and the introduction of a 3% ownership threshold for derivative suits, could potentially reduce shareholder influence and oversight, which might be viewed negatively by investors.

Future Outlook

The Company expects to use the $1,300,000 deposit for research and development of the G-Reformer™ and for the construction, delivery, and installation of the pilot site. The common stock is expected to transition to the OTCID Basic Market in July 2025, and the Company continues to evaluate other trading platforms beneficial to shareholders. The completion of definitive agreements for the pilot site is a forward-looking expectation.

Management Comments

The Company expects to use the deposit for research and development purposes in connection with the G-ReformerTM in addition to the construction, delivery and installation of the pilot site as well as the equipment, services and facilities to allow for the operation of the pilot site.

Industry Context

Greenway Technologies operates in the gas-to-liquids (GTL) synthesis gas conversion sector, a niche within the broader energy and chemical industries focused on converting natural gas or other carbon-rich feedstocks into valuable liquid fuels or chemicals. The G-Reformer™ pilot site aims to demonstrate the production of synthesis/hydrogen gas, which is a foundational step for various GTL processes or hydrogen production, aligning with trends towards alternative energy sources and more efficient resource utilization. However, flaring the gas indicates it's a very early-stage demonstration, not yet a commercial product.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Shareholder Meeting Requirements	Added and clarified procedural, eligibility, and disclosure requirements for shareholder requests for special meetings.	2025-05-22	Increases hurdles for shareholders to call special meetings, potentially reducing shareholder activism and influence.
Voting Rights Cumulative Voting	Removed the right for shareholders to cumulate votes at any election of directors.	2025-05-22	Reduces the ability of minority shareholders to elect board representatives, strengthening the control of majority shareholders or the existing board.
Voting Standard	Changed the voting standard for most matters and director elections from a majority of shares entitled to vote to a majority of votes cast (plurality for contested elections). Abstentions and broker non-votes are not counted.	2025-05-22	Can make it easier for proposals and directors to pass with fewer 'for' votes if many shareholders abstain or do not vote, potentially reducing the effective threshold for approval and increasing board flexibility.
Shareholder Nominations and Proposals	Added requirements for advance notice and additional information that a shareholder must provide when making a director nomination or proposal.	2025-05-22	Increases the administrative burden and disclosure requirements for shareholders seeking to nominate directors or propose business, potentially deterring shareholder initiatives.
Shareholder Action by Written Consent	Removed the right for shareholders to act by written consent in lieu of a meeting of shareholders.	2025-05-22	Requires all shareholder actions to occur at formal meetings, eliminating a potentially faster and more flexible mechanism for shareholder action and centralizing decision-making at scheduled meetings.
Board Size	Changed the number of directors on the Board from seven to a number determined from time to time solely by resolution of the Board.	2025-05-22	Gives the Board greater flexibility and control over its own composition without requiring shareholder approval for changes in board size.
Indemnification	Updated the Corporation's indemnification obligations regarding directors and officers, including provisions for advanced payment of expenses.	2025-05-22	Provides stronger protection for directors and officers against legal expenses, potentially encouraging service but also potentially reducing accountability for certain actions.
Forum Selection	Added new forum selection provisions, designating the Business Court in the First Business Court Division of the State of Texas as the exclusive forum for shareholder derivative claims and other certain matters, and federal district courts for Securities Act/Exchange Act claims.	2025-05-22	Centralizes litigation in specific jurisdictions, potentially making it more difficult or costly for shareholders to pursue claims in other forums, and potentially favoring the company in legal disputes.
Derivative Proceedings Ownership Threshold	Elected to be governed by new Section 21.419 of the TBOC, requiring an ownership threshold of at least 3% of issued and outstanding shares for any shareholder or group of shareholders to institute or maintain a derivative proceeding.	2025-05-22	Significantly raises the bar for shareholders to bring derivative lawsuits, potentially limiting shareholder oversight and accountability of management, especially for smaller shareholders.
Waiver of Jury Trial	Added a waiver of jury trial for internal entity claims as defined in the TBOC.	2025-05-22	Removes the right to a jury trial for certain internal corporate disputes, potentially favoring the company in such proceedings by moving them to a judge-only format.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Reduced voting power and ability to influence corporate governance due to bylaw amendments (removal of cumulative voting, written consent, higher thresholds for derivative suits, stricter nomination rules). Potential benefit from the G-Reformer™ project if it leads to future commercial success.
Management/Board: Increased control over corporate governance and board composition. Enhanced indemnification protections against legal expenses.
Renewable Elements, LLC: Entered into a preliminary agreement for a pilot project, indicating a potential future partnership and investment in Greenway's technology.
Employees: Potential for increased research and development activity and project development related to the G-Reformer™ technology, which could lead to job stability or growth in specialized areas.

Next Steps

Completion of definitive agreements with Renewable Elements, LLC for the G-Reformer™ pilot site.
Construction, delivery, and installation of the G-Reformer™ pilot site.
Transition of common stock to the OTCID Basic Market in July 2025.
Continued evaluation of other trading platforms for shareholder benefit.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2025-05-20	Greenway Technologies, Inc. entered into a Term Sheet with Renewable Elements, LLC.
2025-05-22	The Board of Directors adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company.
2025-05-23	Date of signing of the 8-K report by Ransom B. Jones, Chief Financial Officer.
2025-07-01	Effective date for the transition of common stock to the OTCID Basic Market.

Recommendation

hold

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