Camber Energy's Majority-Owned Subsidiary Closes Acquisition

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Camber Energy, Inc. (CEI) announced that its subsidiary, Viking Energy Group, acquired a 51% stake in entities holding intellectual property for Electric Transmission and Distribution Open Conductor Detection Systems. The acquisition, valued at up to $21 million, includes an initial payment of $5 million in Viking stock. This technology aims to enhance safety by detecting breaks in lines and preventing hazards. Major utilities in high-risk areas have already shown interest in deployment.

Positive

• Acquisition of proprietary Electric Transmission and Distribution technology enhancing safety and reducing wildfire risks.
• Potential revenues exceeding $500 million if sales targets are achieved.
• Existing interest from major utilities for deployment in high-risk areas.

Negative

• Total acquisition cost up to $21 million, representing a significant financial commitment.
• Sales targets for additional payments are uncertain, with no guarantees they will be met.

Re: Electric Transmission & Open Conductor Detection Technologies

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2022 / Camber Energy, Inc. (NYSE American:CEI) ("Camber" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its majority-owned subsidiary, Viking Energy Group, Inc. ("Viking"), acquired on February 9, 2022 a 51% interest in two entities that own the intellectual property rights to fully developed, patent pending, ready-for-market proprietary Electric Transmission and Distribution Open Conductor Detection Systems. The purchase price for the interests acquired by Viking is up to $21,000,000, with $5,000,000 payable in shares of Viking on closing (i.e. $250,000 in common stock and $4,750,000 in preferred stock) and the balance payable upon certain sales thresholds being achieved, as further outlined below:

No.	Purchase Price[1]	When Due	No. of VKIN Pref. Shares	Conversion Price	No. of Underlying VKIN Common Shares[2]	Estimated Revenues if Sales Target Achieved[3]
1	$250,000	On closing	N/A	$0.60	416,667	N/A
2	$4,750,000	On closing	475	$0.60	7,916,667	N/A
3	$1,000,000	Upon the sale of 10k units	100	$0.75	1,333,333	$50,000,000
4	$2,000,000	Upon the sale of 20k units	200	$1.00	2,000,000	$100,000,000
5	$3,000,000	Upon the sale of 30k units	300	$1.25	2,400,000	$150,000,000
6	$4,000,000	Upon the sale of 50k units	400	$1.50	2,666,667	$250,000,000
7	$6,000,000	Upon the sale of 100k units	600	$2.00	3,000,000	$500,000,000
Total	$21,000,000		2,075	$0.94 (avg.)	19,733,334	$500,000,000

The systems are designed to detect a break in a transmission line, distribution line, or coupling failure, and to immediately terminate the power to the line before it reaches the ground. The technology will dramatically increase public safety and reduce the risk of causing an incendiary event, and is designed to be integral component within a much-needed, worldwide grid hardening and stability initiative by electric utilities to improve resiliency and reliability of existing infrastructure.

James Doris, President and Chief Executive Officer of Camber and Viking, commented, "This technology is extremely important. It truly is difficult to put a monetary value on a solution that can sense a broken power line and cut the electricity flowing through the line before the wire hits the ground. Arcing and sparking energized power lines are hazardous, and difficult to detect using traditional concepts. Unfortunately, people in places like California, Western Canada, Australia and other parts of the world are fully aware of what can happen when a downed, energized power line makes contact with the ground. The damage caused by these wildfires has been catastrophic. We have already begun discussions with major utilities in California and global equipment manufacturers for deployment. Our solution can be quickly and cost-effectively deployed in high-risk areas first, then utilized more broadly by all utility companies to help reach their grid hardening goals.

This scalable advancement in grid protection technology is a simple, sustainable alternative to trenching power lines underground or an embarking on comprehensive forest management planned approach. Viking's newly acquired products offer protective solutions for two distinct utility applications: (i) Transmission Lines; and (ii) Distribution Lines.

Viking's Transmission Line solution is a software-based solution designed to be deployed within a utility's existing protection relay infrastructure, allowing the utility to protect their grid without the need for costly and time-consuming installations.

Viking's Distribution Line solution, known as "The Line Sentinel", is fully engineered and will be introduced to the market through an internationally-recognized manufacturer and distributor of protective relay systems and other products.

The technologies were developed by Robert Stuart and Ronald Smith, respected professionals with decades of experience in the power generation, transmission and distribution sector. Messrs. Stuart and Smith will be leveraging their industry relationships globally to assist Viking with integration and sales efforts.

Additional details regarding the proposed transactions were included in, and the description above is qualified in its entirety by reference to, Viking's Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 15, 2022, and are available under "investors" - "SEC filings" at www.vikingenergygroup.com.

About Camber:

Camber Energy, Inc. is a growth-oriented diversified energy company. Through its majority-owned subsidiary, Camber provides custom energy & power solutions to commercial and industrial clients in North America and owns interests in oil and natural gas assets in the United States. The company's majority-owned subsidiary also holds an exclusive license in Canada to a patented carbon-capture system, and has a majority interest in an entity with intellectual property rights to a fully developed, patent pending, ready-for-market proprietary Medical & Bio-Hazard Waste Treatment system using Ozone Technology. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.camber.energy.

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[1] The $5 million due on closing is payable solely in stock of Viking. All other payments, if the subject sales targets are met, are payable in cash or in shares of convertible preferred stock of Viking, at the seller's option.

[2] The shareholder shall not have the right to convert any preferred shares to the extent that after giving effect to the conversion the shareholder would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of Viking's common stock.

[3] These are estimates only. There is no guarantee any sales targets will be reached.

SOURCE: Camber Energy, Inc.

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FAQ

What is the recent acquisition by Camber Energy (CEI)?

Camber Energy's subsidiary, Viking Energy, acquired a 51% interest in entities owning technology for Electric Transmission and Distribution detection systems.

How much did Camber Energy pay for the acquisition?

The acquisition is valued at up to $21 million, with an initial payment of $5 million in Viking stock.

What technology has Camber Energy acquired?

The acquisition includes systems designed to detect breaks in electrical transmission lines, enhancing public safety.

What are the potential revenues from the acquisition for Camber Energy?

If sales targets are met, potential revenues from the new technology could exceed $500 million.