VivoPower Announces Strategic Investment, Financing and Development Update for Tembo
VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) has announced positive developments for its subsidiary, Tembo e-LV B.V. The company has finalized a Design Services Agreement with Toyota Australia for the LandCruiser 70 Series. VivoPower has also secured bridge financing of $3 million from major shareholder AWN Holdings, with an extended repayment date of 18 months. Additionally, Tembo received a strategic investment of up to €2 million from a UAE-based family office investor, ensuring VivoPower retains majority ownership. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing Tembo's operations in sustainable electric solutions.
- Secured $3 million bridge financing from AWN Holdings for growth.
- Extended loan repayment date by 18 months to April 2025.
- Finalized Design Services Agreement with Toyota Australia.
- Received strategic investment of up to €2 million from UAE investor while retaining majority shareholding.
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LONDON, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, the “Company”) is pleased to provide a strategic investment, financing and development update for its wholly owned subsidiary, Tembo e-LV B.V. (“Tembo”).
Tembo and Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited (“Toyota Australia”) have now concluded the Design Services Agreement with Toyota Australia for the LandCruiser 70 Series. VivoPower and Toyota Australia will each continue to explore opportunities as part of their commitments to a sustainable future.
VivoPower has secured further bridge financing from its major shareholder, AWN Holdings Limited (“AWN”) of US
Tembo has also secured a strategic investment from a sustainability focused family office investor in the UAE, with an initial investment of up to
About VivoPower
VivoPower is an award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation company focused on electric solutions for customised and ruggedised fleet applications, battery and microgrids, solar and critical power technology and services. The Company's core purpose is to provide its customers with turnkey decarbonisation solutions that enable them to move toward net-zero carbon status. VivoPower is a certified B Corporation with operations and personnel in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates.
About Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation Japan, the world’s largest car manufacturer.
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