Change of Chair in Ensurge Micropower ASA
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Ensurge Micropower ASA (ENMPY) announced that Terje Rogne will step down as Chair of the Board following discussions with major shareholders. The nomination committee is actively searching for a new Chair to lead the company's next phase. Rogne will continue during the transition period until a new Chair is appointed or until the next extraordinary general meeting.
Ensurge, based in Silicon Valley with 40 specialist employees, develops ultrathin, flexible solid-state lithium microbatteries for hearables, wearables, and IoT devices. The company operates a state-of-the-art facility focused on prototyping and small-scale manufacturing, with plans to outsource large-scale production to specialized partners.
Positive
- Company is actively working with major shareholders on leadership transition
- Clear succession plan with current Chair remaining during transition
- Strong technological foundation with innovative microbattery technology
- Strategic presence in Silicon Valley with specialized workforce
Negative
- Unexpected leadership change signals potential strategic disagreements
- Small workforce of only 40 employees may limit growth potential
- Reliance on future outsourcing partners for large-scale manufacturing
News Market Reaction – ENMPY
In the trading session that priced this news, ENMPY gained 20.33%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
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Oslo, 8 July 2025
Following dialogue with the Company’s largest shareholders, the nomination committee has concluded that a change of Chair is in the best interest of Ensurge Micropower ASA. The nomination committee is therefore in the process of identifying a new candidate to lead the Company into its next phase.
Based on this, Terje Rogne has decided to step down as Chair of the Board. He will continue in the role and support the Company during a transitional period, until a new Chair has been appointed or, at the latest, until the next extraordinary general meeting.
About Ensurge Micropower
Ensurge is energizing innovation with the first ultrathin, flexible, reliable, and fundamentally safe solid-state lithium microbattery.
With a workforce of forty top-tier specialists based in the world's technology capital, Silicon Valley, Ensurge has developed a future-oriented and innovative microbattery technology. The microbattery is ideal for form-factor-constrained applications, including hearables, digital and health wearables, sports and fitness devices, and IoT sensor solutions that use energy harvesting to power everyday things.
The company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility combines patented process technology and materials innovation, with the scale of roll-to-roll production methods, to bring the advantages of Ensurge technology to established and expanding markets.
Ensurge’s production facilities are optimized for prototyping and small-scale manufacturing. To scale efficiently, we aim to outsource the production of the resulting intellectual property (IP) to specialized partners with industrial manufacturing expertise.
Ensurge is listed on the Norwegian stock exchange and is financed out of Norway by strong and reputable financial investors, reflecting both a strategic investment and a robust transatlantic collaboration.
This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to MAR article 17 and section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange release was published by Ståle Bjørnstad, VP, Corporate Development and IR, on 8 July 2025 at 07:30 CET.
