SPI Energy and Petersen-Dean, Inc. Reach Interim Management Agreement in Preparation for Asset Purchase

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SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SPI) has entered an Interim Management Agreement with Petersen-Dean, Inc. to facilitate the upcoming purchase of the latter's assets by SPI's subsidiary, Solarjuice America. This agreement enables Solarjuice America to provide operational support to Petersen-Dean while preparing for a Section 363 asset sale. The acquisition is expected to bolster SPI's U.S. operations in the growing solar market. CEO Xiaofeng Peng emphasized the strategic importance of this deal for enhancing Solarjuice America's ability to meet rising solar demand.

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• Interim Management Agreement allows for immediate operational support and fund injection into Petersen-Dean.
• Expected acquisition of Petersen-Dean's assets will significantly strengthen SPI's U.S. operations.
• Growing market demand for solar solutions in the U.S. presents a substantial opportunity for revenue generation.

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SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 21, 2021 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd., (NASDAQ:SPI) (the "Company"), a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers and investors, today announced Solarjuice American, Inc. ("Solarjuice America"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Petersen-Dean, Inc. ("Petersen-Dean"), one of the largest full-service, privately-held roofing and solar companies in the US, have entered into a court-approved comprehensive Interim Management Agreement which allows the parties to prepare for the sale of Petersen-Dean's assets to Solarjuice America.

While an asset purchase agreement is being finalized for the overall asset sale of the assets of Petersen-Dean to Solarjuice America, which contemplates a Section 363 sale subject to Court approval, this Interim Management Agreement will allow Solarjuice America to inject funds and operational assistance throughout Petersen-Dean before that closing. The Interim Management Agreement also allows Petersen-Dean to resume its national consumer solar, battery and re-roofing installations with the full support of Solarjuice America.

"The purchase of Petersen Dean's assets will significantly strengthen our US operations," stated Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of SPI Energy. "Market demand for solar solutions continues to grow in the US. Through this Interim Management Agreement, we can quickly get to work meeting this demand by leveraging the established infrastructure Petersen Dean has built while we work to complete the asset purchase, allowing us to generate revenue near-term and advance the asset integration as the terms are finalized."

About SPI Energy

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. ("SPI") is a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers and investors. The Company provides a full spectrum of EPC services to third party project developers, as well as develops, owns and operates solar projects that sell electricity to the grid in multiple countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Greece, Japan and Italy. The Company has its US headquarters in Santa Clara, California and maintains global operations in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. SPI is also targeting strategic investment opportunities in green industries such as battery storage and charging stations, leveraging the Company's expertise and growing base of cash flow from solar projects and funding development of projects in agriculture and other markets with significant growth potential.

For more information on SPI Energy and its subsidiaries, the Company recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read the Company's public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at www.SPIgroups.com or available at www.sec.gov.

About Solarjuice

Solarjuice American Inc. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Solarjuice Co., Ltd. ("Solarjuice"). Solarjuice is the leader in renewable energy system solutions for residential and small commercial markets. SolarJuice, established in 2009, is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and delivers a one-stop solution for solar panels, inverters, and battery systems. Since established, the Company serves over 3,000 B2B accounts and 400 customers. SolarJuice also plans to extend its supply chain and enhance its technology platform and to expand product delivery throughout the Asia Pacific Region and North America markets.

About Petersen Dean Inc.

Founded in 1984, Petersen-Dean, Inc. specializes in residential roofing and solar installations across the United States. The Company partners with some of the nation's largest builders and developers for their roofing and solar installations. With more than a million roofs under its belt, the Pleasanton, CA-based company employs nearly a thousand installers and operates in five states: California, Florida, Nevada, Colorado and Texas. Please visit http://www.petersendean.com/ for more details.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve significant risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified through the use of words such as "may," "might," "will," "intend," "should," "could," "can," "would," "continue," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "outlook," "potential," "plan," "seek," and similar expressions and variations or the negatives of these terms or other comparable terminology. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's current expectations and speak only as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially from the Company's current expectations depending upon a number of factors. These factors include, among others, the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the effects of the outbreak and actions taken in connection therewith, adverse changes in general economic and market conditions, competitive factors including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions, uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and market changes, risks associated with managing the growth of the business, and those other risks and uncertainties that are described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's annual report filed on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any responsibility to revise or update any forward-looking statements.

Contact:

SPI Energy Co., Ltd.
IR Department
Email: ir@spigroups.com

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Phone:(407) 491-4498
dave@redchip.com

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FAQ

What is the Interim Management Agreement between SPI Energy and Petersen-Dean?

It allows SPI's subsidiary, Solarjuice America, to provide operational support to Petersen-Dean while preparing for the asset purchase.

How will the acquisition of Petersen-Dean's assets affect SPI Energy's operations?

The acquisition is expected to significantly strengthen SPI's U.S. operations and enhance its market presence in the solar sector.

What is the significance of the asset purchase agreement for SPI Energy?

It positions SPI to leverage Petersen-Dean's infrastructure to meet growing solar demand and generate near-term revenue.

When is the asset purchase of Petersen-Dean expected to be finalized?

The asset purchase is under negotiation and will be finalized subject to court approval.

How does SPI Energy plan to respond to market demand for solar solutions?

Through the Interim Management Agreement, SPI Energy plans to quickly resume operations and project installations to meet consumer demand.