VivoPower in talks to sell Kenshaw Electrical

TL;DR

VivoPower might sell Kenshaw Electrical to focus on Tembo.

AI Summary

VivoPower International PLC is in advanced negotiations for the potential sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Kenshaw Electrical Pty Limited, to a leading Australian infrastructure services provider. This divestment is part of VivoPower's strategy to reallocate capital towards its high-growth businesses, specifically mentioning Tembo. The filing was made on March 25, 2024.

Why It Matters

This potential sale could significantly reshape VivoPower's asset base and strategic focus, allowing for greater investment in its growth areas like Tembo.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The outcome of the negotiations is uncertain, and the financial impact of the sale is not yet quantified.

Key Players & Entities

• VivoPower International PLC (company) — Filer and seller
• Kenshaw Electrical Pty Limited (company) — Wholly owned subsidiary being considered for sale
• Tembo (company) — Growth business for reinvestment
• Australia (location) — Location of potential buyer and Kenshaw operations

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Filing Documents

• vpip20240325_6k.htm (6-K) — 12KB
• 0001437749-24-009248.txt ( ) — 13KB

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication includes certain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterisations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may include, for example, statements about the achievement of performance hurdles, or the benefits of the events or transactions described in this communication and the expected returns therefrom. These statements are based on VivoPower's management's current expectations or beliefs and are subject to risk, uncertainty, and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of VivoPower's business. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include changes in business conditions, fluctuations in customer demand, changes in accounting interpretations, management of rapid growth, intensity of competition from other providers of products and services, changes in general economic conditions, geopolitical events and regulatory changes, changing positions of parties to the negotiation of a business sale, merger or acquisition, and other factors set forth in VivoPower's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. VivoPower is under no obligation to, and e

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: March 25, 2024 VivoPower International PLC /s/ Kevin Chin Kevin Chin Executive Chairman

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