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SEC filingLithium Americas Corp. (LAC), a pre-production lithium developer, reported a net loss of $86.3 million for FY 2025 ending December 31, 2025, widening from $42.6 million in FY 2024, driven by higher general and administrative expenses of $52.8 million (up from $28.1 million), transaction costs of $32.3 million, and a $171.0 million loss on convertible debt and conversion feature, partially offset by a $160.0 million gain on LAC and JV warrant obligations. No revenue was generated as Thacker Pass remains in construction. Total assets grew to $2.58 billion from $1.04 billion, reflecting $1.34 billion in mineral properties, plant and equipment (up from $399 million) and $912 million in cash and restricted cash. Net cash used in operations was $61.2 million (vs. $13.0 million prior year), investing activities used $765.0 million (vs. $178 million), offset by $1.14 billion from financing (vs. $589 million). Stockholders' equity rose to $1.06 billion. Key developments include $435 million DOE Loan drawdown, $220 million Orion investment, and $401 million from equity offerings. Construction advanced with 93% engineering complete and 950 on-site personnel. FY 2026 capex guidance: $1.3-1.6 billion for Phase 1. Liquidity supports development through mechanical completion targeted for late 2027.
Lithium Americas Corp. reported a FY2025 net loss of $86.3 million, up from $42.6 million in FY2024, primarily due to $52.8 million in general and administrative expenses (vs. $28.1 million), $32.3 million transaction costs (vs. $22.2 million), and $171.0 million loss on convertible debt offset by $160.0 million gain on warrants. No revenue as Thacker Pass is pre-production. Total assets reached $2.58 billion (up 147% YoY) with $1.34 billion in mineral properties (up 236%). Cash and restricted cash: $906 million (up 52%). Stockholders' equity: $1.06 billion. EPS: -$0.50 vs. -$0.21 YoY.
No revenue reported in FY2025 or FY2024 as the Company is in development phase for Thacker Pass lithium project. Focus remains on construction funding via DOE Loan ($435M drawn), Orion ($220M), GM JV ($430M), and equity raises ($401M net).
Pre-revenue stage precludes margin analysis. Operating expenses totaled $52.8 million, driven by project development and admin costs. Fair value changes significantly impacted net loss: +$160M warrants gain, -$171M debt loss.
Operating cash use: -$61.2M (vs. -$13.0M). Investing: -$765.0M capex (vs. -$178M). Financing: +$1.14B (DOE, Orion, equity). Net cash increase: +$311M. Balance sheet strengthened: assets $2.58B, liabilities $992M (incl. $351M DOE Loan), equity $1.06B. Working capital $735M.
Targeting Phase 1 mechanical completion late 2027. FY2026 capex $1.3-1.6B. Fully funded via secured financings. Construction: 93% engineering, 950 personnel. Risks: permitting, costs, lithium prices.