VivoPower International PLC Announces Chief Executive Officer Stock Purchase Plans

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VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) announces that Executive Chairman Kevin Chin will receive his chairman's fee entirely in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) equivalent to 7,788 shares, reflecting a market adjustment. Other non-executive directors are also opting for RSUs instead of cash for their adjusted fees, totaling 7,788 shares each. Chin expressed intentions to further increase his stock ownership during future trading windows, indicating confidence in the company's outlook.

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• Chin's decision to take fees in stock rather than cash aligns executive compensation with shareholder interests.
• The commitment of Chin and other board members to purchase more stock signals confidence in VivoPower's future.

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LONDON, Dec. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Chin, has elected to take all of a market-based adjustment to his chairman’s fee in VivoPower stock rather than cash. This follows a review by an independent external remuneration advisory group which determined the VivoPower board members were being paid materially below market levels for comparable companies. The total number of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to be issued to Mr. Chin will be equivalent to 7,788 shares in accordance with the Company’s Omnibus Incentive Plan. In addition, the other non-executive directors of VivoPower have also elected to receive all but $2,000 of their adjusted board fees in RSUs, amounting to 7,788 shares each.

In addition, Mr. Chin intends to add to his stockholder ownership during open trading windows in the coming year. 

Mr. Chin stated, “I intend to buy more of our stock as soon as the trading window opens, as do a number of my fellow board members. This reflects our increasing confidence in the Company’s outlook.”

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.

Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes certain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the United States federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may include, for example, statements about the purchase and timing of any future share purchases during open trading windows. Any purchases made by VivoPower’s directors or officers will be subject to compliance with applicable laws, and there is no guarantee that purchases will be made.  These statements are based on VivoPower’s management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to risk, uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of VivoPower’s business. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include changes in business conditions, fluctuations in customer demand, changes in accounting interpretations, management of rapid growth, intensity of competition from other providers of products and services, changes in general economic conditions, geopolitical events and regulatory changes and other factors set forth in VivoPower’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. VivoPower is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

FAQ

What is the recent announcement by VivoPower (VVPR)?

VivoPower announced that Executive Chairman Kevin Chin is opting to receive his chairman's fee entirely in restricted stock units (RSUs) rather than cash.

How many shares will Kevin Chin receive as part of his compensation?

Kevin Chin will receive RSUs equivalent to 7,788 shares as a market-based adjustment to his fees.

Are other board members of VivoPower also receiving RSUs?

Yes, other non-executive directors are choosing to receive their adjusted fees in RSUs, amounting to 7,788 shares each.

What does Kevin Chin plan to do with his stock ownership?

Kevin Chin intends to increase his stock ownership during open trading windows in the upcoming year.

What does VivoPower specialize in?

VivoPower is focused on battery technology, electric vehicles, solar solutions, and critical power services.