Alternus Sheds $100 Million of Debt and Payables, Improves Shareholder Equity Position By Circa $45 Million From Disposal Of Certain Subsidiaries

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Alternus Clean Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALCE) has announced the sale of its subsidiary Solis Bond Company DAC and its Romanian subsidiaries to Solis Trustee Special Vehicle for €1.00. This strategic move has resulted in the removal of approximately $100 million in debt and payables related to Solis activities and is expected to improve shareholders equity by approximately $45 million.

The sale aligns with Alternus' ongoing efforts to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet as it repositions from an exclusive focus on utility-scale solar to a more comprehensive energy provider. CEO Vincent Browne highlighted the company's recent announcement of a joint venture with Hover Energy to deliver clean energy microgrids as an example of entering high-value complementary segments.

Alternus is also in advanced discussions to acquire battery storage capabilities and is targeting additional joint ventures and investments in other energy segments to support its wider energy provision growth strategy.

Positive

• Removal of approximately $100 million in debt and payables
• Improvement in shareholders equity by approximately $45 million
• Strategic repositioning towards becoming a comprehensive energy provider
• Ongoing efforts to reduce debt and strengthen balance sheet
• Recent joint venture with Hover Energy for clean energy microgrids
• Advanced discussions for acquiring battery storage capabilities

Negative

• Loss of 98% of group revenues from Solis activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024
• Sale of Solis Bond Company DAC and Romanian subsidiaries for only €1.00

Fort Mill, South Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2024) - Alternus Clean Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALCE) ("Alternus"), announces that on October 3, 2024, by mutual agreement and in furtherance of the Company's balance sheet improvement activities, Solis Bond Company DAC ("Solis"), a company formed under the laws of Ireland and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, was sold, along with its subsidiaries in Romania, to Solis Trustee Special Vehicle Limited, the Solis Bondholders' ownership vehicle, for one Euro (€1.00) in accordance with the terms of the Solis Bonds, as amended.

As a result of the sale, Alternus has removed approximately $100 million in debt and payables related to Solis activities and will improve shareholders equity by approximately $45 million. Solis accounted for 98% of group revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Alternus will record the sale as discontinued activities as it has no business activities in Romania.

Vincent Browne, Chief Executive Officer of Alternus, stated: "The sale of Solis aligns with our on-going activities to significantly reduce debt and strengthen our balance sheet as we reposition the business from an exclusive focus on utility scale solar to that of a more comprehensive energy provider going forward. Our recent announcement of binding terms to establish a joint venture with Hover Energy to deliver state-of-the-art clean energy microgrids, is the first such example of entering additional exciting high-value complementary segments to our existing utility activities."

"We are also at advanced discussions in acquiring battery storage capabilities and customer base to strengthen both our utility and microgrid businesses and are targeting additional joint ventures and investments in other energy segments that are accretive to the group both operationally and financially in the short and long term and supporting our wider energy provision growth strategy."

About Alternus Clean Energy Inc.

Alternus is a transatlantic clean energy independent power producer. Headquartered in the United States, we currently develop, install, own, and operate utility scale solar parks in North America and Europe. Our highly motivated and dynamic team at Alternus have achieved rapid growth in recent years. Building on this, our goal is to reach 3GW of operating projects within five years through continued organic development activities and targeted strategic opportunities. Our vision is to become a leading provider of 24/7 clean energy delivering a sustainable future of renewable power with people and planet in harmony.

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Media Contact: IR@alternusenergy.com

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FAQ

What was the impact of Alternus Clean Energy's (ALCE) sale of Solis Bond Company DAC?

The sale of Solis Bond Company DAC resulted in the removal of approximately $100 million in debt and payables for Alternus Clean Energy (ALCE) and is expected to improve shareholders equity by approximately $45 million.

How much did Alternus Clean Energy (ALCE) sell Solis Bond Company DAC for?

Alternus Clean Energy (ALCE) sold Solis Bond Company DAC and its Romanian subsidiaries for one Euro (€1.00) to Solis Trustee Special Vehicle on October 3, 2024.

What percentage of Alternus Clean Energy's (ALCE) group revenues did Solis account for?

Solis accounted for 98% of Alternus Clean Energy's (ALCE) group revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

What is Alternus Clean Energy's (ALCE) new strategic direction following the sale of Solis?

Alternus Clean Energy (ALCE) is repositioning from an exclusive focus on utility-scale solar to becoming a more comprehensive energy provider, including ventures in clean energy microgrids and potential acquisitions in battery storage.