Johnson Controls enters partnership with Aqua Metals

Johnson Controls International (NYSE: JCI) entered a partnership with Aqua Metals (Nasdaq: AQMS) to license AquaRefining technology, supply Aqua Metals with batteries to recycle, purchase AquaRefined metals and acquire just under 5% of Aqua Metals outstanding shares. Shares of Johnson Controls added 30 cents to close at $41.31 while Aqua Metals stock leaped $4.75 to close at $16.16.