AZIO receives $100 Million worth of Government Purchase Orders, Advances $200 Million Regional Pipeline and Scalable U.S. AI Infrastructure Expansion

Rhea-AI Summary

AZIO AI announced a binding government purchase order for 256 Nvidia B300 GPUs worth approximately $107 million in contractual revenue and expects a 30% deposit in the coming weeks. The company noted prior recognition of $2.8 million from 8 Nvidia B200 GPUs delivered by Azio Corp. AZIO AI also described a transformational merger framework with Envirotech Vehicles (EVTV) establishing a reference transaction value of $3.00 per EVTV share. The release cites an expandable regional pipeline representing up to $200 million in potential incremental revenue, all subject to contract finalization and customary closing conditions.

Positive

• Binding government contract for $107 million in contractual revenue
• 30% deposit expected shortly improving near-term cash visibility
• Regional pipeline up to $200 million in potential incremental revenue
• Merger framework sets $3.00 reference value per EVTV share

Negative

• All additional programs and the $200M pipeline are subject to contract finalization
• Merger framework with EVTV is subject to customary closing conditions
• Only $2.8 million recognized so far from prior GPU deliveries

News Market Reaction – EVTV

+442.00% 31.4x vol

144 alerts

+442.00% News Effect

+891.6% Peak in 32 hr 37 min

+$19M Valuation Impact

$23M Market Cap

31.4x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, EVTV gained 442.00%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +891.6% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 144 alerts that day, indicating very high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $19M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $23M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 31.4x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Government purchase orders: $100 million Nvidia B300 GPUs: 256 units Contractual revenue: $107 million +5 more

8 metrics

Government purchase orders $100 million Government revenue cited in headline and opening paragraph

Nvidia B300 GPUs 256 units Binding purchase order for government project in Southeast Asia

Contractual revenue $107 million Revenue tied to major governmental purchase order in Southeast Asia

Deposit share 30% Expected deposit on the B300 GPU order over coming weeks

Nvidia B200 GPUs 8 units Previously delivered under Azio Corp AI division

Recognized revenue $2.8 million Revenue from prior delivery of 8 Nvidia B200 GPUs

Regional pipeline $200 million Potential incremental revenue from additional government-led initiatives

Merger reference price $3.00 per share Reference transaction value for EVTV in AZIO AI merger framework

Market Reality Check

Price: $1.82 Vol: Volume 2,649,474 vs 20-da...

low vol

$1.82 Last Close

Volume Volume 2,649,474 vs 20-day avg 22,613,504 (relative volume 0.12x), indicating lighter-than-normal trading before this news. low

Technical Price $0.4631 is trading below 200-day MA at $1.79, reflecting a pre-existing longer-term downtrend.

Peers on Argus

Pre-news, EVTV was down 5.7% while peers were mixed: AYRO up 7.35%, ECDA down 8....

1 Up

Pre-news, EVTV was down 5.7% while peers were mixed: AYRO up 7.35%, ECDA down 8.97%, CENN down 5.56%. Momentum scanner only flagged CENN, so moves appeared stock-specific rather than a broad auto/EV sector rotation.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 06 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 06	AI investor support	Positive	+49.0%	Strategic investor interest at implied <b>$3.00</b> per share for EVTV.
Jan 06	Merger framework	Positive	+49.0%	Amended LOI for AZIO AI acquisition at <b>$3.00</b> EVTV share reference.
Dec 22	AI talks update	Positive	+25.0%	Update on AI data-center strategy and AZIO AI enterprise value near <b>$480M</b>.
Dec 18	LOI details	Positive	-34.8%	LOI outlining EVTV’s potential acquisition of AZIO AI and refocus on AI.
Dec 17	AI valuation	Positive	-15.6%	Independent valuation of AZIO AI around <b>$480M</b> enterprise value.

Pattern Detected

Recent AZIO/AI-related announcements have produced volatile, often outsized moves for EVTV, with both strong rallies and sharp selloffs on ostensibly positive strategic news.

Recent Company History

Over the last month, EVTV has issued multiple AZIO AI and AI-infrastructure updates. On Dec 17–22, 2025, valuation and LOI news around a proposed AZIO AI combination referenced an enterprise value near $480M and an AI data-center pivot, driving mixed reactions from -34.78% to +24.98%. On Jan 6, 2026, execution of a $3.00-per-share merger framework and investor interest triggered a +49.01% move. Today’s AI contract win fits this ongoing strategic transition narrative.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-08-18

EVTV has an active S-3/A shelf dated 2025-08-18 expiring 2028-08-18. The filing is noted as not yet effective and shows 0 recorded usages in the provided data, so any future capital raises under this shelf would still depend on effectiveness and subsequent takedowns.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock surged +442.0% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with ...

Analysis

The stock surged +442.0% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with past AZIO AI headlines that produced large swings, including prior moves above +40%. The contract-backed revenue figures and sizable $200M regional pipeline add tangible scale to the AI pivot. However, an active but unused S-3/A shelf and EVTV’s historical volatility suggest that follow-through would have depended on execution and any future capital-raising steps.

Key Terms

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"binding purchase order for 256 units of the Nvidia B300's GPUs, representing"

A GPU (graphics processing unit) is a specialized computer chip designed to handle many calculations at once, originally for rendering images and video but now widely used for tasks like artificial intelligence, data analysis and high-performance computing. Investors watch GPU demand and prices because strong sales often signal growth for chip makers and their customers, affect profit margins and capital spending, and can forecast wider trends in gaming, AI adoption and cloud services.

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Execution Momentum Accelerates Following $100 Million in Government Revenue and Announced $3.00 Per Share Merger Framework with Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ: EVTV)

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AZIO AI, in conjunction with Azio Corp, a next-generation artificial intelligence infrastructure and high-performance computing platform, today announced it has received a binding purchase order for 256 units of the Nvidia B300's GPUs, representing a significant advancement towards completion of a major governmental Purchase Order in Southeast Asia, resulting in approximately $107 million in contractual revenue, underscoring the Company's ability to execute complex, large-scale government and institutional initiatives. The company expects to receive a 30% deposit over the course of the next few weeks.

This follows Azio AI's announcement to acquire Azio Corp's AI division which Azio Corp recently delivered 8 Nvidia B200 GPUs representing $2.8 millions of recognized revenue.

This execution milestone follows AZIO AI's recently announced transformational merger framework with Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ: EVTV), which established a reference transaction value of $3.00 per EVTV share, subject to customary closing conditions and definitive documentation.

Government Execution and Expanding Regional Pipeline

Building on the successful completion of the Southeast Asia contract, AZIO AI is currently engaged in multiple additional government-led initiatives across the region, each under active development. Collectively, these programs represent up to $200 million in potential incremental revenue, subject to contract finalization, scope definition, and execution timelines.

"These results reflect years of disciplined execution and relationship-building within government and sovereign markets," said Chris Young, Co-Chief Executive Officer of AZIO AI. "Delivering approximately $100 million in contractual revenue from a complex regional program demonstrates our ability to deploy secure, mission-critical AI infrastructure at scale."

About AZIO AI

AZIO AI is a next-generation artificial intelligence infrastructure and high-performance computing platform focused on deploying scalable, power-efficient AI data centers and delivering mission-critical compute solutions for government, enterprise, and industrial applications.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding potential future revenue, government contracts, infrastructure development, power capacity, strategic transactions, and market opportunities. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. AZIO AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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SOURCE Azio AI Corporation

FAQ

What did AZIO AI announce on January 12, 2026 regarding government revenue?

AZIO AI announced a binding purchase order for 256 Nvidia B300 GPUs representing about $107 million in contractual revenue.

How much deposit will AZIO AI receive from the $107 million government order?

The company expects to receive a 30% deposit over the next few weeks.

What is the size of AZIO AI's regional pipeline mentioned on January 12, 2026?

AZIO AI said the regional pipeline represents up to $200 million in potential incremental revenue, subject to contract finalization.

What merger framework did AZIO AI reference involving EVTV (NASDAQ: EVTV)?

AZIO AI described a merger framework with Envirotech Vehicles setting a reference transaction value of $3.00 per EVTV share, subject to definitive documentation.

How much revenue was previously recognized from Azio Corp's GPU deliveries?

Azio Corp delivered 8 Nvidia B200 GPUs, representing $2.8 million of recognized revenue.