Stardust Power Inc.

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we may be involved in certain legal and regulatory proceedings, as well as demands, investigations and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. The ultimate outcome of any litigation is often uncertain and unfavorable outcomes could have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition. We make a provision for a liability relating to legal matters when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impact of negotiations, estimated settlements, legal rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter.

On July 7, 2025, a complaint was filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, captionedH.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC v. Stardust Power, Inc., Case No: 654037/2025. The complaint names us as defendant, alleging, among other things, that we breached an engagement agreement with the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs seek, among other things, payment of all purported unpaid sums due under such engagement agreement. On September 19, 2025, we filed our answer in response to the complaint, in which we denied all liability and asserted several affirmative defenses. We plan to vigorously defend against the lawsuit and the action will proceed next to the discovery stage and for further proceedings.