SPI Energy Announces Board Approval to Spin Off Solar Juice Co., Ltd. and Settlement of Solar Juice Australia Lawsuits

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SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SPI) has announced its Board of Directors approved the spin-off of its subsidiary, Solar Juice Co., Ltd., through an IPO, retaining majority ownership. The spin-off aims to unlock greater value for the company. Additionally, a settlement deed has been reached with minority stockholders of Solar Juice Australia, dismissing ongoing legal proceedings related to a rights issue and director changes that were ruled invalid by the court.

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• Approval of Solar Juice spin-off through IPO to unlock greater value.
• Settlement reached with Solar Juice Australia minority shareholders, dismissing legal proceedings.

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SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 27, 2020 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd., (NASDAQ:SPI) (the "Company"), a global renewable energy company and provider of photovoltaic (PV) and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers and investors, today announced its Board of Directors approved the Company's plan to spin off its Solar Juice Co., Ltd. ("Solar Juice") subsidiary through an initial public offering. SPI Energy will retain majority ownership of Solar Juice after the spin off.

Mr. Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "Solar Juice is a leader in Asia Pacific market, and we believe we can unlock greater value of this business through a successful spin off."

Solar Juice sells Solar PV panels, solar inverters, energy storage, EV charger, and complete solar systems & renewable energy solution for residential and small commercial markets, targeting Asia pacific and American region.

SPI also announced that it has entered a settlement deed with the minority stockholders of Solar Juice Pty Ltd ("Solar Juice Australia"), our 80% owned subsidiary in Australia. As a result of this settlement, the legal proceedings have been dismissed.

As previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F, in May 2020, Solar Juice Co. Ltd. ("Solar Juice Co"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, in its capacity as shareholder of Solar Juice Australia together with Mr. Kun Fong Lee and Mr. Jinhan Zhou (who hold shares in Solar Juice as trustee for Solar Juice Co) ("SPI Shareholders") commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia as plaintiffs against its other shareholders and some of its other directors and purported directors and against Solar Juice Australia ("Defendants") in relation to a purported new rights issue undertaken by Solar Juice Australia, the purported removal by those other shareholders of Mr. Kun Fong Lee and Mr. Jinhan Zhou as directors of Solar Juice Australia and the purported appointment of an additional director. As a result of the settlement the Court has made a declaration that the purported rights issue and changes to the directors were invalid, void and of no effect.

About SPI Energy

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (SPI) is a global renewable energy company and provider of photovoltaic (PV) 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 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 and/or industries, such as electric vehicles and charging stations, leveraging the Company's expertise and growing base of cash flow from solar projects and funding development of projects in agriculture (hemp, alfalfa, etc.) and other markets with significant growth potential.

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FAQ

What is the significance of SPI Energy's spin-off of Solar Juice Co., Ltd.?

The spin-off is intended to unlock greater value for SPI Energy by creating a standalone entity focused on the Asian Pacific market.

What has been settled regarding Solar Juice Australia?

A settlement has been reached with minority stockholders, dismissing legal proceedings related to a rights issue and director changes.

When was the approval for the Solar Juice spin-off announced?

The approval was announced on October 27, 2020.

What is SPI's primary market focus following the spin-off?

SPI Energy primarily focuses on renewable energy solutions, particularly in the photovoltaic and electric vehicle sectors.

What will happen to SPI's ownership after the Solar Juice spin-off?

SPI Energy will retain majority ownership of Solar Juice after the spin-off.