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Duos Technologies Receives $50.4 Million from APR Energy Asset Sale

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Duos Technologies (Nasdaq: DUOT) reported receiving approximately $50.4 million from the sale of substantially all assets of New APR Energy, LLC, in which it indirectly held a 5% non-voting interest. About $9.9 million is held in escrow for up to 12 months for potential indemnity obligations.

According to Duos, the proceeds are expected to strengthen its financial position and support strategic investments in core technology and Edge AI initiatives.

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Positive

  • Duos receives approximately $50.4 million in proceeds from New APR asset sale
  • Potential additional $9.9 million after 12 months from escrow, subject to obligations
  • Transaction funds expected to support core technology and Edge AI strategy

Negative

  • Approximately $9.9 million retained in escrow for up to 12 months
  • Escrow funds subject to Duos’ pro rata indemnity and similar obligations to purchaser

News Market Reaction – DUOT

-2.17%
-2.17% Session close to close

In the Jun 3 session, DUOT declined 2.17%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement highlights a significant non-operating cash event, with Duos receiving about $50.4...
Analysis

This announcement highlights a significant non-operating cash event, with Duos receiving about $50.4 million from the New APR asset sale and another $9.9 million held in escrow for 12 months. Against a backdrop of prior filings showing strengthened liquidity and growth plans in edge data centers and AI infrastructure, this proceeds boost adds flexibility. Investors may watch how capital is allocated relative to the company’s digital infrastructure strategy and existing financing tools under its $250,000,000 shelf.

Key Figures

Cash proceeds received: $50.4 million Escrow amount: $9.9 million Ownership stake: 5% +5 more
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Cash proceeds received $50.4 million Proceeds from sale of substantially all New APR Energy assets
Escrow amount $9.9 million Retained in escrow for indemnity and similar obligations
Ownership stake 5% Non-voting ownership interest in Sawgrass APR Holdings, LLC
Escrow period 12 months Remaining escrow funds to be distributed after 12 months
Asset sale date May 26, 2026 Date substantially all New APR assets were sold
Price move pre-news 5.48% DUOT 24h price change prior to article publication
52-week range $5.775–$15.28 DUOT 52-week low and high before this news
Shelf capacity $250,000,000 Maximum aggregate issuance under Form S-3 shelf registration

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 21 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 21 Investor conference Positive +20.3% Announcement of participation in Craig-Hallum institutional investor conference.
May 19 Facility open house Positive -2.5% Lubbock Edge Data Center open house for new modular EDC facility.
May 18 Earnings results Negative -5.3% Q1 2026 revenue decline, wider loss, but capital raise and major GPUaaS deal.
May 12 Facility open house Positive -2.0% Waco Edge Data Center open house supporting education and regional workloads.
May 11 Earnings call notice Neutral +3.8% Scheduling of Q1 2026 earnings conference call and webcast details.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Stock often reacts strongly to corporate events and capital updates, with mixed follow-through on operational news.

Recent Company History

Over the past few weeks, Duos has combined capital raises and strategic repositioning with operational updates. Q1 2026 results on May 18 showed sharply lower revenue but highlighted a $176 million GPUaaS contract and strengthened liquidity. Subsequent AI edge data center open-house announcements in Waco and Lubbock drew modest or negative price moves. In contrast, the Craig-Hallum conference news on May 21 saw a 20.31% jump. Today’s sizable APR asset-sale proceeds fit the ongoing balance-sheet and digital-infrastructure transformation.

Key Terms

escrow, asset purchase agreement
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escrow financial
"An additional amount of approximately $9.9 million was retained in escrow in connection..."
A neutral third party holds money, documents, or assets until both sides in a transaction meet agreed conditions, like a safety deposit box that only opens when everyone fulfills the rules. For investors, escrow reduces risk and increases certainty by ensuring payments or shares are released only when contractual steps are completed, which affects deal timing, legal protection, and the likelihood that a transaction will close as planned.
asset purchase agreement financial
"obligations that may be owed to the purchaser under the asset purchase agreement."
An asset purchase agreement is a legal contract in which a buyer agrees to buy specific assets and contracts of a business rather than buying the company’s stock or ownership. It matters to investors because it determines exactly what is being bought and what liabilities stay behind — like buying the furniture and equipment from a store but not the building or past debts — which affects the deal’s value, taxes and future risk exposure.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), a provider of modular, colocation Edge and AI data centers and technology infrastructure solutions, today announced the receipt of proceeds from the sale of substantially all the assets of New APR Energy, LLC (“New APR”).

As previously disclosed, Duos owns a 5% non-voting ownership interest in Sawgrass APR Holdings, LLC, the ultimate parent company of New APR. On May 26, 2026, substantially all of the assets of New APR were sold to a third party. As a result of the transaction, Duos received approximately $50.4 million related to its ownership interest.

An additional amount of approximately $9.9 million was retained in escrow in connection with the Company’s pro rata portion of any indemnity and other similar obligations that may be owed to the purchaser under the asset purchase agreement. Any such funds remaining in escrow after 12 months will be distributed to the Company.

“This transaction strengthens Duos’ financial position and further supports the Company’s strategic focus on core technology and Edge AI initiatives,” said Duos CEO Doug Recker. “We believe this is an important milestone as we continue the momentum we have built and look to deploy capital in meaningful ways to increase the value for our customers and shareholders.”

About Duos Technologies Group, Inc.
Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT), based in Jacksonville, Florida, is focused on providing and managing modular data center colocation facilities and infrastructure solutions. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries Duos Edge AI, Inc., and Duos Technology Solutions, Inc., the Company delivers high function computing infrastructure at the “Edge” designed to support high power computing facilities suitable for AI and Enterprise Computing. Duos is strategically focused on scaling its edge data center platforms in conjunction with its data center infrastructure solutions business. It provides manufacturer-agnostic sourcing and fulfillment services to support efficient deployment of data centers and IT environments. Together, these platforms position the Company to address the growing demand for distributed digital infrastructure, while continuing to support legacy applications in Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets. For more information, www.duostech.com and www.duosedge.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects -- both business and financial. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated" and "potential," among others. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this news release include market conditions and those set forth in reports or documents that we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements attributable to Duos Technologies Group, Inc. or a person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary language.

Contacts
Investor Relations
Tom Colton and Greg Bradbury
Gateway Group, Inc.
+1 949-574-3860 | DUOT@duostech.com


FAQ

What did Duos Technologies (NASDAQ: DUOT) announce on June 2, 2026 about the APR Energy asset sale?

Duos Technologies announced it received about $50.4 million in proceeds from the sale of substantially all assets of New APR Energy. According to Duos, these funds relate to its 5% non-voting ownership interest in Sawgrass APR Holdings, New APR’s ultimate parent.

How much cash did Duos Technologies (DUOT) receive from the New APR Energy asset sale?

Duos Technologies received approximately $50.4 million in proceeds from the New APR Energy asset sale. According to Duos, this amount reflects its pro rata share tied to its 5% non-voting ownership interest in Sawgrass APR Holdings, New APR’s ultimate parent company.

When could Duos Technologies (DUOT) receive the $9.9 million escrow from the APR asset sale?

Any remaining escrow funds may be distributed to Duos after 12 months. According to Duos, distribution depends on amounts required to satisfy its pro rata share of indemnity and similar obligations to the purchaser under the asset purchase agreement.

How does the APR Energy asset sale support Duos Technologies’ Edge AI strategy?

The APR Energy asset sale provides Duos with about $50.4 million in proceeds to support strategic priorities. According to Duos, the strengthened financial position will help fund its core technology and modular Edge and AI data center initiatives for customers and shareholders.

What ownership interest did Duos Technologies (DUOT) have in New APR Energy’s parent company?

Duos held a 5% non-voting ownership interest in Sawgrass APR Holdings, New APR’s ultimate parent. According to Duos, this indirect stake entitled it to receive approximately $50.4 million in proceeds following the sale of substantially all New APR assets to a third party.