UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): September 6, 2017
| LIGHTBRIDGE CORPORATION |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Nevada |
| 001-34487 |
| 91-1975651 |
| (State or other jurisdiction |
| (Commission |
| (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) |
| File Number) |
| Identification No.) |
11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite
2000 Reston, VA 20190
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(571) 730-1200
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
On September 6, 2017, Lightbridge Corporation (“Lightbridge”) issued a press release regarding the execution of a binding heads of terms agreement with AREVA Inc. setting forth the material terms and conditions for their creation of a joint venture to develop, manufacture and commercialize fuel assemblies based on Lightbridge’s innovative metallic nuclear fuel technology. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
The information in this Item 7.01, including the press release, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by reference to such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. |
| Description |
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| Press Release of Lightbridge Corporation dated September 6, 2017. |
| 2 |
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.
| LIGHTBRIDGE CORPORATION | |||
| Dated: September 6, 2017 | By: | /s/ Seth Grae | |
|
| Name: | Seth Grae | |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| 3 |
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. |
| Description |
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| Press Release of Lightbridge Corporation dated September 6, 2017. |
| 4 |