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 to the Company to exchange monies outstanding for VVPR ordinary shares in line with recent offer issue prices. Ordinary shares issued are, however, subject to lock-up conditions.
In addition, directors of the Company have elected to receive shares in lieu of certain directors’ fees and costs. These shares will be subject to lock-up conditions, except for a limited percentage that, pursuant to SEC rule 10b5-1, can be programmatically sold by the nominated broker to cover for consequential tax liabilities for the directors.
These initiatives together have the effect of further improving the Company’s balance sheet by an aggregate of US$7.5 million.
As stated in a previous announcement, the Company’s objective is to retire its debts, including the AWN shareholder loan in full. The unaudited balance of the principal component of the AWN shareholder loan was $28.8 million as of June 30, 2025 with a retirement program having already commenced post balance date.
This initiative reflects VivoPower’s long-term commitment to strengthening its balance sheet and optimizing its capital structure, while ensuring adequate financial capacity to support its transformational growth strategies. Execution of this objective remains subject to ongoing approval from the Company’s independent directors and the availability of sufficient liquidity.
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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