iPower Announces Plan to Evaluate Expansion Into AI Infrastructure Hardware
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iPower (Nasdaq: IPW) announced it plans to evaluate a potential expansion into AI infrastructure hardware, including possible acquisition or financing of AI compute hardware and related infrastructure assets. The company will explore opportunities with high-performance computing equipment, data center operators and infrastructure partners that could support deployment, hosting and operation of AI-related hardware.
If implemented, iPower’s strategy may include leasing equipment to data centers, compute operators, enterprise customers and other infrastructure participants. Management emphasized the initiative is at an exploratory stage, with any future investment dependent on market conditions, equipment availability, financing, due diligence, partner discussions and definitive agreements. iPower has not entered into any such agreements and cautioned there is no assurance that transactions will be completed or generate revenue or stockholder value.
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Market reaction: IPW -20.81% on AI infrastructure expansion plan
On the day this news was published, IPW declined 20.81%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.4% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -28.7% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 25 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $217K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $826,550 at that time.
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Previous AI Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 06 | AI growth capital | Positive | -3.0% | Raised $2.0M convertible note to fund AI and supply chain initiatives. |
| Jun 04 | AI token investment | Positive | -5.8% | Initial $1.0M USDai purchase toward up to $3.0M AI ecosystem plan. |
| May 19 | AI strategy launch | Positive | -7.5% | Launched AI infrastructure strategy using $30M facility and sUSDai exposure. |
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Company to evaluate potential acquisition or financing of AI compute hardware, data center relationships and equipment leasing opportunities
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iPower Inc. (Nasdaq: IPW) ("iPower" or the "Company") today announced that it plans to evaluate a potential expansion into the AI infrastructure hardware sector, including the possible acquisition or financing of AI compute hardware and related infrastructure assets.
As part of this planned evaluation, the Company intends to explore opportunities involving high-performance computing equipment, data center operators and infrastructure partners that may support the deployment, hosting and operation of AI-related hardware. If implemented, the Company's strategy may include leasing equipment to data centers, compute operators, enterprise customers or other infrastructure participants.
"We believe AI infrastructure hardware may represent an attractive opportunity as demand for AI compute capacity continues to grow," said Lawrence Tan, Chief Executive Officer of iPower. "At this stage, we are evaluating potential opportunities in a disciplined manner, including hardware acquisition, data center collaboration and equipment leasing models that may align with iPower's long-term strategy."
Mr. Tan added, "This planned initiative remains at an exploratory stage, and any future investment or commercial arrangement will depend on market conditions, equipment availability, financing, due diligence, partner discussions and the execution of definitive agreements. We intend to provide updates if and when material developments occur."
The Company has not yet entered into definitive agreements for the acquisition, financing, deployment or leasing of AI infrastructure hardware. There can be no assurance that the Company will complete any such transaction or that any planned initiative will result in revenue or stockholder value.
About iPower Inc.
iPower Inc. (Nasdaq: IPW) is a technology and data-driven company executing a focused strategy at the intersection of AI infrastructure and real-world commerce. Building on its established e-commerce operations, technology platform, and capital markets experience, the Company is expanding into AI infrastructure investments and related financing ecosystems.
Through targeted investments in digital assets, infrastructure financing protocols, and other AI-related opportunities, iPower seeks to participate in the growth of the compute, data center, and infrastructure layers that support artificial intelligence. Leveraging its operating experience, ecosystem relationships, and capital markets access, iPower is building a scalable business designed to generate durable long-term value for stockholders.
For more information, please visit www.meetipower.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact in this press release are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's planned evaluation of AI infrastructure hardware opportunities, potential acquisition or financing of AI compute hardware, potential data center relationships, potential equipment leasing or other monetization arrangements, future capital deployment, business opportunities and long-term stockholder value creation. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections.
Actual results may differ materially from those set forth herein. iPower undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law. Investors are encouraged to review iPower's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Investor Relations Contact
IPW.IR@meetipower.com
