Romeo Power Completes Acquisition of Joint Venture Interest From BorgWarner

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Romeo Power (NYSE: RMO) has completed its acquisition of BorgWarner's interest in their joint venture for $28.6 million, using cash reserves. This move eliminates restrictive commercial limitations, allowing Romeo Power to expand its market beyond traditional heavy-duty vehicles and gain full decision-making control over its intellectual property. CEO Susan Brennan emphasized the company's enhanced operational autonomy and growth potential in the electrification market.

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• Acquisition enhances operational freedom, removing restrictions on commercial activities.
• Secures full decision-making and investment authority over intellectual property.

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Closing of the joint venture acquisition expands strategic optionality as the Company pursues further commercialization and growth plans

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Romeo Power, Inc. (“Romeo Power” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RMO), an energy technology leader delivering advanced electrification solutions for complex commercial vehicle applications, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition from BorgWarner Inc. (“BorgWarner”) of its interest in the joint venture (“JV”) between Romeo Power and BorgWarner for consideration purchase price of $28.6 million, using cash on hand.

Transaction Highlights:

• Acquiring BorgWarner’s interest in the JV frees the Company from restrictions that significantly limited the scope of its commercial activities, which now will enable the Company to commercialize its products for use in applications beyond specific classes of heavy-duty commercial vehicles and in geographies worldwide
• Romeo Power now secures all future decision-making and investment authority regarding the development and commercialization of its valuable intellectual property

“Over the last several months we have worked towards dissolving our joint venture with BorgWarner and acquiring BorgWarner’s stake in the JV. Now with the acquisition complete, Romeo Power has a much-enhanced ability to dictate its own operational and commercial future,” commented Susan Brennan, Chief Executive Officer of Romeo Power. “We have a much wider potential market in which to grow our business in vehicle electrification and to pursue markets beyond that of traditional heavy-duty commercial vehicles. We also will be able to make a determination about entering new geographies to market our existing products and future leading technology when the time is right.”

Brennan concluded, “With the rights and assets of the JV now fully under our control, we are much better positioned to leverage our electric battery technology, our intellectual property, and the prior investments we have made in R&D, as we further advance our commercial development and reinforce our leading competitive position.”

About Romeo Power, Inc.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Romeo Power (NYSE: RMO) is an energy technology leader delivering advanced electrification solutions for complex commercial vehicle applications. The Company’s suite of advanced hardware, combined with its innovative battery management system, delivers the safety, performance, reliability, and configurability its customers need to succeed. Romeo Power's 113,000 square-foot manufacturing facility brings its flexible design and development process in-house to pack the most energy dense modules on the market. To keep up with everything Romeo Power, please follow the Company on social @romeopowerinc or visit www.romeopower.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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FAQ

What is the significance of Romeo Power's acquisition from BorgWarner?

The acquisition grants Romeo Power greater operational freedom and control over its intellectual property, enabling broader market opportunities.

How much did Romeo Power pay for the joint venture acquisition?

Romeo Power acquired BorgWarner's interest in the joint venture for $28.6 million.

What markets can Romeo Power now pursue after the acquisition?

Post-acquisition, Romeo Power can commercialize its products in applications beyond heavy-duty vehicles and enter new geographic markets.

What benefits does Romeo Power expect from the joint venture acquisition?

The company expects increased market potential, improved decision-making capabilities, and enhanced competitive positioning in vehicle electrification.