Ocean Power Technologies Secures Order for Fully Integrated WAM-V for an International Government Customer

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Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE American: OPTT) has secured a new contract from an international government customer for a fully integrated WAM-V system with near-term delivery requirements. The contract represents an expansion of OPT's presence in international markets, particularly in Latin America and the Middle East.

The company will begin immediate assembly and shipping of the vehicle, with training and services to be provided in the customer's country. CEO Philipp Stratmann highlighted this contract as evidence of growing market demand for OPT's systems, emphasizing the company's success in converting pipeline opportunities into backlog and driving further growth.

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• Secured new international government contract for WAM-V system
• Immediate assembly and near-term delivery indicates strong order execution
• Expanding market presence in Latin America and Middle East
• Successfully converting sales pipeline to backlog

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• Contract value not disclosed

Assembly to begin immediately

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT) (“OPT” or the “Company”), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced it has secured a contract from a new international government customer for a fully integrated WAM-V for near term delivery. This contract further increases the value delivered from the Company’s previously announced expansion into certain regions, working with end customers and resellers. The vehicle will be assembled immediately and shipped to the customer. Training and services will be provided in-country.

Philipp Stratmann, CEO and President of OPT, expressed his enthusiasm about this contract, stating, "Securing this contract is testament to demand for our systems in the market. Recent efforts in Latin America and the Middle East are continuing to drive interest in our systems. We continue to convert pipeline to backlog and deliver further growth. We look forward to future deliveries and additional opportunities to deploy our assets to our customer base here in the United States and to our partners in Latin America, the Middle East, and other allied nations."

For additional information about OPT and its services, please visit our website Ocean Power Technologies.

ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES

OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI-capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® unmanned surface vehicles (USV’s) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is located in Monroe Township, New Jersey and has an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release may contain forward-looking statements that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as "may", "will", "aim", "will likely result", "believe", "expect", "will continue", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "contemplate", "seek to", "future", "objective", "goal", "project", "should", "will pursue" and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate and subject to risks and uncertainties, including the continued success of its WAM-V operations and conversion of potential customers to contracts and the realization of the potential revenue thereunder. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company's most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update the forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Contact Information

Investors: 203-561-6945 or investorrelations@oceanpowertech.com

Media: 609-730-0400 x402 or MediaRelations@oceanpowertech.com

FAQ

What is the latest contract secured by Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT)?

OPTT secured a contract from an international government customer for a fully integrated WAM-V system with immediate assembly and near-term delivery requirements.

Which regions is Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) expanding into as of April 2025?

OPTT is expanding its presence in Latin America and the Middle East, working with end customers and resellers in these regions.

What services will OPTT provide along with the WAM-V delivery?

OPTT will provide in-country training and services along with the WAM-V delivery to the international government customer.

How will the new WAM-V contract impact OPTT's business growth?

The contract demonstrates market demand for OPTT's systems and contributes to converting pipeline opportunities into backlog, supporting further business growth.