VIVOPOWER ANNOUNCES “SUM OF THE PARTS” STRATEGIC VALUE MAXIMISATION REVIEW

Board initiated review following inbound M&A expressions of interest

Non binding letters of intent received for Tembo and Aevitas Kenshaw

LONDON, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, “VivoPower”, the “Company”) has announced today that it has initiated a sum of the parts strategic value maximisation review in relation to the Company and has engaged a corporate adviser, Chardan, in this regard.

The strategic review has been prompted by inbound expressions of interest for both Tembo and Aevitas Kenshaw over the past few weeks. These transactions are currently in the due diligence phase and hence may not culminate in definitive agreements.

As a B Corporation, the VivoPower board is mindful of its fiduciary duties to maximise value for stakeholders, including shareholders. It remains committed as part of this strategic review process to delivering on the B Corp triple bottom line of people, profit and planet.

About VivoPower

VivoPower is an award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation company focused on electric solutions for off-road and on-road 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 has operations and personnel in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.

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