VivoPower International PLC Executes Definitive Agreement to Acquire 51% of a Light Electric Vehicle Company, Tembo e-LV
VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Tembo e-LV B.V. for USD $4.7 million. Tembo specializes in battery-electric off-road vehicles and generated USD $2.3 million in revenue for FY 2019. The acquisition aims to enhance VivoPower's capacity in commercial fleet electrification, targeting a potential global market of at least USD $36 billion. VivoPower plans to leverage this partnership to accelerate sustainable energy solutions, particularly in the mining and utilities sectors.
- Strategic acquisition of Tembo enhances VivoPower's capabilities in the commercial electric vehicle market.
- Access to Tembo's established global sales channels across four continents.
- Estimated potential market of USD $36 billion for commercial fleet electric vehicles.
- Synergy expected from combined customer base of over 700 active customers.
- Acquisition subject to customary closing conditions which could delay finalization.
- Initial purchase limited to 51%, with future ownership dependent on market conditions.
LONDON, Oct. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) (“VivoPower”) – an international battery technology, electric vehicle, solar and critical power services company is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a
Tembo is a Netherlands-based specialist battery-electric and off-road vehicle company with global sales and distribution channels across four continents. It services a diverse range of sectors – from mining, infrastructure and utilities to government services, game safaris and humanitarian aid – by providing customized light electric vehicles, often for rugged applications.
The purchase consideration will be USD
Tembo generated USD
Based on an analysis of publicly available industry data, the Company estimates that the potential global addressable market for commercial fleet electric vehicles could be at least USD
“We look forward to working even more closely with the Tembo team in scaling up its capacity to deliver customized and/or ruggedized commercial fleet electrification solutions. Furthermore, this acquisition will enable VivoPower to accelerate the roll out of our sustainable energy solutions offering, with an initial focus on the mining, infrastructure and utilities sectors globally,” said Kevin Chin, VivoPower’s Executive Chairman and CEO.
VivoPower and Tembo have over 700 active customers combined, many of which are in the mining, infrastructure and utilities sectors.
“VivoPower’s investment will allow Tembo to build additional capacity to meet pent up demand from our customers and improve efficiencies of scale. Given that the Tembo and VivoPower teams have already started working together on customer-initiated requests for proposals, we believe that this will translate into a growing order book,” said Tembo founder and CEO, Frank Daams.
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, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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