Core Insights - VivoPower International PLC has executed an exclusive heads of agreement to acquire a 40MW+ data center in Norway powered by 100% renewable hydroelectric energy [1] - The facility will serve as a strategic foundation for VivoPower's Power-to-X strategy under Caret Digital, with plans to transition it into a Sovereign AI Hub [1] - The transaction is expected to close in January 2026, pending shareholder approval [1] Acquisition Details - The data center has an operational capacity of over 40MW, with an additional 40MW earmarked for potential approval in 2026 [1] - The facility benefits from low-cost hydropower access at below $0.035/kWh and a 50-year land lease [1] - The transition aims to support Large Language Model training and inference for clients seeking carbon-neutral compute [1] Financial Aspects - Convertible preference shares will have a conversion price of $6.80 and a PIK coupon of 6% per annum, contingent on shareholder approval [1] - The transaction is set to close in January 2026, aligning with VivoPower's strategic goals [1] Company Overview - VivoPower, founded in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, operates in multiple regions including the UK, Australia, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia [1] - The company has three business units: Tembo, Caret Digital, and Vivo Federation, focusing on electric solutions, power-to-x applications, and digital asset management respectively [1] - VivoPower is positioning itself to leverage its differentiated platform in power, mobility, compute, and digital infrastructure for Sovereign AI computing [1]