Hunterbrook short report alleges Bloom relies on Chinese scandium

Hunterbrook Media published a report on July 8, 2026 saying Bloom's fuel cell supply chain depends on scandium that traces back to China, despite management's statements to the contrary. Hunterbrook's author may hold positions that profit from a decline in the stock. Bloom disputed the report the following day.

• Report alleges indirect reliance on Chinese scandium oxide
• Bloom's public statements said it did not depend on China for scandium
• Bloom's 8-K notes that Hunterbrook may hold positions that profit from a decline in the stock
• Bloom responded in a formal 8-K filed on July 9