GreenPower Announces Closing of US$2.3 Million Underwritten Public Offering

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GreenPower Motor Company Inc. announced the closing of a US$2.3 million underwritten public offering consisting of 1,500,000 common shares and warrants to purchase 1,500,000 common shares. The offering price was US$1.55 per share with warrants at an exercise price of US$1.82 per share. Maxim Group acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering. The company intends to use the net proceeds for the production of electric vehicles and product development.

Positive

• Successful closing of a US$2.3 million underwritten public offering

• Proceeds to be used for production of all-electric vehicles and product development

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• None.

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Financial Analyst

GreenPower Motor Company's recent closure of a $2.3 million underwritten public offering indicates a strategic move to raise capital for expanding its production capabilities in the electric vehicle market. By offering common shares with warrants—an incentive providing the right to purchase additional shares at a fixed price in the future—GreenPower is not only securing immediate funding but also potentially strengthening its investor base and providing a future cash influx if the warrants are exercised. The combined offering price and the exercise price of the warrants suggest a confidence in the company's prospects, given that warrant holders would only profit if the stock price exceeds the exercise price. Financially speaking, the gross proceeds before expenses seem modest for an automotive manufacturer, which typically requires significant capital for operations and R&D. The decision to allocate funds primarily towards production and product development is a sound strategy in a rapidly evolving industry, but the relatively small amount raised raises questions about the long-term financial planning and whether further capital raising activities will be needed. The fact that the securities were not offered to Canadian purchasers might reflect regulatory complexities or market strategy. Overall, the offering provides some liquidity but may not significantly alter the company's financial position. This event is moderately positive, reflecting proactive capital raising efforts but also highlighting possible financial constraints.

Market Research Analyst

From a market perspective, GreenPower Motor Company's completion of a $2.3 million public offering is a step towards meeting the increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). This move likely aims to capitalize on the growing market trend towards sustainability and emissions reduction, especially in the medium and heavy-duty vehicle sectors that GreenPower targets. The specific earmarking of the net proceeds for production and development of all-electric vehicles, including buses and commercial vehicles, reflects a focused strategy to strengthen their foothold in niche EV markets. The offering's timing also corresponds with heightened investor interest in green technologies, which could potentially make this offering attractive to eco-conscious investors. However, the small scale of the offering in comparison to the capital-intensive nature of the automotive industry and the ambitious scope of planned development projects suggests that this financing round is likely just one step in a larger, ongoing capital-raising strategy. The impact on the stock may be mixed, as the offering dilutes current shareholders but also infuses the company with capital necessary for growth. Investors will likely monitor the company's ability to manage this capital effectively and the subsequent revenue growth from increased production capabilities. While the offering is incrementally positive, signaling growth, it is not transformational in scale.

VANCOUVER, BC, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering (the "Offering").

The Offering consisted of 1,500,000 common shares and warrants to purchase 1,500,000 common shares. Each common share was sold together with one warrant at a combined public offering price of US$1.55. The warrants have an exercise price of US$1.82 per share, are exercisable immediately and will expire three years following the date of issuance.  In addition, the Company granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 5 percent of the number of common shares and/or warrants offered in the Offering, of which Maxim has partially exercised its option to purchase additional warrants to purchase 75,000 common shares. Gross proceeds from the Offering were approximately US$2.3 million before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, inclusive of the over-allotment.

Maxim Group LLC acted as sole book-running manager for the Offering.

GreenPower currently intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for the production of all-electric vehicles, including BEAST school buses and EV Star commercial vehicles, as well as for product development, with the remainder, if any, for general corporate purposes.  

The Offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3, as amended, (File No. 333-276209) previously filed with and subsequently declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 2, 2024. GreenPower offered and sold securities in both United States and foreign jurisdictions. No securities were offered or sold to Canadian purchasers.

A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the Offering and describing the terms thereof has been filed with the SEC and forms a part of the effective registration statement and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting Maxim Group LLC, at 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Syndicate Department, or by telephone at (212) 895-3745 or by email at syndicate@maximgrp.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

For further information contact

Fraser Atkinson, CEO
fraser@greenpowermotor.com

Brendan Riley, President
brendan@greenpowermotor.com

Michael Sieffert, CFO
Michael.sieffert@greenpowermotor.com

Allie Potter
Skyya PR for GreenPower
(218) 766-8856
allie@skyya.com

About GreenPower Motor Company, Inc.

GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo vans and a cab and chassis. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose-built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational facilities in southern California.

Forward Looking Statements 
This press release contains forward-looking statements with the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "upon", "may", "should", "will", "could", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", "believe" or "continue", or the negative thereof or similar variations. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, GreenPower's anticipated use of the net proceeds of the Offering,. The material assumptions supporting these forward-looking statements include, among others, the receipt of all required regulatory approvals with respect to the Offering and the Company's continued production of BEAST school buses and EV Star commercial vehicles. Actual results could differ materially due to a number of factors, including, without limitation, the dilutive effects of the Offering, market conditions, and changes to the intended use of proceeds from the Offering. Although GreenPower believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information or statements are reasonable, prospective investors in GreenPower's securities should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements because GreenPower can provide no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release are as of the date of this press release and GreenPower assumes no obligation to update or revise this forward-looking information and statements except as required by law. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.  ©2024 GreenPower Motor Company Inc. All rights reserved.

 

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FAQ

What was the offering price for the common shares in the underwritten public offering by GreenPower?

The offering price for the common shares was US$1.55 per share.

Who acted as the sole book-running manager for the underwritten public offering by GreenPower?

Maxim Group acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

What is the intended use of the net proceeds from the underwritten public offering by GreenPower?

The net proceeds are intended for the production of all-electric vehicles and product development.