VivoPower Announces Closing of $28.75 Million Underwritten Public Offering of Ordinary Shares

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VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) has successfully closed an underwritten public offering of 2,941,176 ordinary shares at $8.50 per share, raising approximately $28.75 million in gross proceeds. The underwriters also exercised an option for an additional 441,174 shares. The company plans to utilize the funds for operational expansion in the commercial electric vehicle segment, including a $4.7 million acquisition of Tembo e-LV B.V., and for general corporate needs.

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• Raised approximately $28.75 million in gross proceeds from public offering.
• Plans to use funds for expansion into the commercial electric vehicle sector.
• $4.7 million allocated for the acquisition of Tembo e-LV B.V.

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• Shareholder dilution due to the issuance of new shares.

LONDON, Oct. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) (“VivoPower” or the “Company”), an international battery technology, electric vehicle, solar and critical power services company, today announced the closing of an underwritten public offering of 2,941,176 of its ordinary shares at a price to the public of $8.50 per share. In addition, the underwriters have exercised an option to purchase an additional 441,174 ordinary shares at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. Gross proceeds, before underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, are approximately $28.75 million.  Maxim Group LLC acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.

VivoPower intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with its existing cash and cash equivalents, to fund working capital needs in connection with the expansion of its operations to the commercial electric vehicle segment, including $4.7 million to fund its acquisition of Tembo e-LV B.V., and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

The offering was conducted pursuant to the Company's registration statements on Form F-1 (File No. 333-248761) and File No. 333-249484) previously filed with and subsequently declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). A prospectus relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from Maxim Group LLC, 405 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10174, at (212) 895-3745.

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.

About VivoPower

VivoPower is an international battery technology, electric vehicle, solar and critical power services company whose core purpose is to deliver sustainable energy solutions to its customers. VivoPower is a certified B Corporation and has operations in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of VivoPower's recent public offering?

VivoPower plans to use the funds raised for expanding its operations in the commercial electric vehicle segment, including an acquisition and general working capital.

How much money did VivoPower raise from the public offering?

VivoPower raised approximately $28.75 million in gross proceeds from the public offering.

What is the stock symbol for VivoPower?

The stock symbol for VivoPower is VVPR.

When was VivoPower's public offering announced?

The public offering was announced on October 19, 2020.

Who managed VivoPower's public offering?

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