Energi Holdings proposes to acquire 51% of Tembo based on a total enterprise value of US$200 million

Parties now agree to work towards negotiating binding transaction documents with a view to early closing

Board concurrently evaluating special dividends and/or capital return to shareholders

LONDON, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, “VivoPower” or the “Company”) today announced that Energi Holdings Limited (“Energi”) has advised the Company of the completion of the second phase of due diligence in connection with the previously disclosed Tembo proportional acquisition at a total enterprise value of US$200 million.

Energi, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is a global energy solutions company with US$1 billion in annual revenues and operations spanning the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Europe, and Southeast Asia (Energi).

Consequently, both parties now agree to work towards negotiating a final transaction structure and binding transaction documents with a view to an early closing. In addition, the parties have agreed that completion of the Tembo merger with Cactus Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd (CCTSF) with the intention to complete a separate public listing of Tembo is in the best interests of both parties.

In accordance with previous announcements, the VivoPower board will concurrently evaluate the optimal use of investment proceeds, which may include the return of capital or the payment of a special dividend to shareholders.

About VivoPower

VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) is undergoing a strategic transformation into the world’s first XRP-focused digital asset enterprise. The Company’s new direction centers on the acquisition, management, and long-term holding of XRP digital assets as part of a diversified digital treasury strategy. Through this shift, VivoPower aims to contribute to the growth and utility of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) by supporting decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure and real-world blockchain applications.

Originally founded in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, VivoPower operates with a global footprint spanning the United Kingdom, Australia, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. An award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation, VivoPower has two business units, Tembo and Caret Digital. Tembo is focused on electric solutions for off-road and on-road customized and ruggedized fleet applications as well as ancillary financing, charging, battery and microgrids solutions. Caret Digital is a power-to-x business focused on the highest and best use cases for renewable power, including digital asset mining.

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