SunPower Provides Update on Planned Spin-Off of Maxeon Solar Technologies

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SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR) is set to finalize the spin-off of Maxeon Solar Technologies in Q3 2020. The company reported continued growth in its U.S. and international Distributed Generation (DG) business, prompting a reiteration of its Q2 2020 guidance. Despite facing delays in financing due to the pandemic, the company is optimistic about its position for the second half of the year, with a $298 million equity investment planned from Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co. Concurrently, Maxeon has secured necessary regulatory approvals for its investment.

Positive

• Anticipation of closing the spin-off of Maxeon Solar Technologies in Q3 2020.
• Continued improvements in U.S. and international Distributed Generation (DG) business.
• Reiteration of Q2 2020 guidance reflects confidence in business stability.
• TSZ's $298 million equity investment in Maxeon Solar bolsters financial position.

Negative

• Delays in finalizing financing for the spin-off due to the pandemic.

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR) today announced that it anticipates closing the planned spin-off of Maxeon Solar Technologies during the third quarter 2020. The company also reiterated its second quarter 2020 guidance due to continued improvements in its U.S. and international Distributed Generation (DG) business.

"We've made significant progress over the past several months to create and define our two independent pure play, publicly-traded companies, including Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co. (TZS) receiving the necessary regulatory approvals to make its Maxeon Solar investment," said Tom Werner, SunPower CEO and chairman of the board. "Given the global pandemic, we've experienced some delays in finalizing financing for the transaction, but anticipate closing during the third quarter. We're well-positioned for the second half with new innovative products, as well as benefitting from our online and digital investments in our U.S. DG business."

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About SunPower
As one of the world's most innovative and sustainable energy companies, SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) provides a diverse group of customers with complete solar solutions and services. Residential customers, businesses, governments, schools and utilities around the globe rely on SunPower's more than 30 years of proven experience. From the first flip of the switch, SunPower delivers maximum value and superb performance throughout the long life of every solar system. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, SunPower has dedicated, customer-focused employees in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America. For more information about how SunPower is changing the way our world is powered, visit -1%26h%3D2323793873%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.sunpower.com%252F%26a%3Dwww.sunpower.com&a=www.sunpower.com" rel="nofollow">www.sunpower.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated spin-off of Maxeon Solar and TZS's investment therein, including timing and certainty, the ability to secure adequate financing for the transaction, the anticipated benefits of the transaction, and our positioning and guidance for the second half of the year. These forward-looking statements are based on our current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause results, performance or achievement to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to challenges in executing transactions key to our strategic plans, including regulatory, logistical, and other challenges that may arise, potential disruptions to our operations that may result from epidemics or natural disasters, including impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, our ability to reach agreement as to an extension of the time to close the transaction, if required, market conditions, including those related to Covid-19 and its effect on the financial markets and our ability to finalize the financing for the transaction, and other closing conditions and approvals related to the transaction. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, particularly under the heading "Risk Factors." Copies of these filings are available online from the SEC or on the SEC Filings section of our Investor Relations website at investors.sunpower.com. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events.

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FAQ

What is the anticipated timeline for SunPower's spin-off of Maxeon Solar Technologies?

SunPower expects to close the spin-off during the third quarter of 2020.

What financial support is Maxeon Solar receiving during its spin-off?

Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co. plans to make a $298 million equity investment in Maxeon Solar.

How is SunPower performing in the Distributed Generation (DG) sector?

SunPower has reported continued improvements in its U.S. and international Distributed Generation business.

Did the Covid-19 pandemic impact the spin-off process for SunPower?

Yes, the pandemic caused delays in finalizing financing for the spin-off of Maxeon Solar.