Selected lenders and suppliers have elected to take VivoPower ordinary shares in lieu of fiat currency Directors have also elected to receive VivoPower ordinary shares for certain board fees VivoPower is progressing ahead of schedule on its commitment to reduce and retire its debts LONDON, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) (“VivoPower” or the “Company”) announced today that it has further reduced its liabilities by negotiating with selected lenders and suppliers ...

Core Viewpoint - CHAR Technologies Ltd. has secured an $8 million equity investment from The BMI Group for the Thorold Renewable Energy Facility, establishing a 50/50 ownership structure between the two companies [1][3]. Funding Arrangement - The funding arrangement includes definitive transaction agreements such as a limited partnership agreement and contribution agreements, with CHAR Tech contributing construction progress, technology licenses, and engineering services [2]. - BMI's $8 million investment will be disbursed in monthly tranches to ensure positive cash flow for the Thorold Project, with all contributions expected to be completed by December 31, 2025 [3]. Project Phases - Phase 1 of the Thorold Project aims to enable commercial biocarbon production, with funding commitments now in place, targeting operational readiness by Q4 2025 [3]. - Phase 2 will focus on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production, leveraging Phase 1 equity to pursue non-recourse debt financing, with a goal to secure a debt package by Q4 2025 and target commissioning by Q3 2026 [7]. Strategic Partnerships and Investments - BMI has attracted over $200 million in direct investment to its Niagara projects, which have collectively drawn over $2 billion in additional investment since 2023 [4]. - Previous investments in CHAR Tech include a $12.8 million combined funding from Canadian and Ontario governments in 2022 and a $6.6 million strategic equity investment from ArcelorMittal's XCarb Innovation Fund in 2023 [6]. Leadership Insights - CHAR Tech's CEO expressed excitement about the project timeline and the potential for further renewable energy developments, while BMI's CEO highlighted the biomass-to-energy value chain as a high-growth opportunity in Canada [9].

Core Viewpoint - VivoPower International PLC has successfully complied with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) after raising US$60.5 million in gross proceeds from a private placement, thus meeting the minimum stockholders' equity requirement of US$2.5 million [1][2]. Group 1: Compliance and Financial Status - On January 3, 2025, VivoPower received a notification from Nasdaq indicating non-compliance with the stockholders' equity requirement [2]. - Following the completion of the first phase of a US$121 million private placement, VivoPower has now satisfied the stockholders' equity requirement [2]. - Nasdaq will continue to monitor VivoPower's compliance, and failure to meet the requirement in the next periodic report could lead to potential delisting [3]. Group 2: Company Transformation - VivoPower is undergoing a strategic transformation to become the world's first XRP-focused digital asset enterprise, focusing on the acquisition and management of XRP digital assets [4]. - The new direction aims to support decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure and real-world blockchain applications, contributing to the growth of the XRP Ledger [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Founded in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, VivoPower operates globally across various regions including the UK, Australia, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia [5]. - The company has two business units: Tembo, which focuses on electric solutions for ruggedized fleet applications, and Caret Digital, which is centered on renewable power use cases including digital asset mining [5].

Company believes it has regained compliance with pro forma net equity of approximately US$20 million as of May 31, 2025 US$121 million Reg S investment round led by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Talal Al Saud Including binding close of first-phase private placement totalling US$60.5 million in gross proceeds LONDON, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) (“VivoPower” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, based on a binding close of the first ...

Company Overview - VivoPower International PLC is transforming into the world's first XRP-focused digital asset enterprise, focusing on the acquisition, management, and long-term holding of XRP digital assets as part of a diversified digital treasury strategy [2] - The company operates globally, with a presence in the United Kingdom, Australia, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, and is recognized as an award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation [3] Business Units - VivoPower has two main business units: Tembo and Caret Digital. Tembo focuses on electric solutions for customized fleet applications and ancillary services such as financing, charging, battery, and microgrids [3] - Caret Digital is dedicated to maximizing the use cases for renewable power, including digital asset mining [3] Recent Developments - VivoPower announced a US$121 million private placement priced at US$6.05 per share, which is above the last market closing price, as part of its new strategic direction [1]

TORONTO, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHAR Technologies Ltd. (“CHAR Tech” or the “Company”) (TSXV:YES), a leader in sustainable energy solutions, is thrilled to announce CHAR Tech and The BMI Group, a leading industrial development company, intend to complete a non-brokered private placement for total gross proceeds of C$2,000,000 (the “Offering”) and that the two companies have signed a binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to establish the framework for a strategic partnership, including the acceleration o ...

London, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClimateRock (“ClimateRock” or the “Company”) (OTC: “CLRCF”, “CLRUF”, “CLRWF”, “CLRRF”) announced today that, in connection with the Company’s extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) to consider and approve, among other things, an extension of time for the Company to consummate an initial business combination from May 2, 2025 to November 2, 2025, or such earlier date as determined by the Company’s board of directors (the “Extension”), t ...

London, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClimateRock (“ClimateRock” or the “Company”) (OTC: “CLRCF”, “CLRCUF”, “CLRWF”) announced today that, in connection with the Company’s upcoming extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) to consider and approve an extension of time for the Company to consummate an initial business combination from May 2, 2025 to November 2, 2025 (the “Extension”), U.N. SDG Support LLC (the “Sponsor”) or its designees have agreed to revise their intended co ...