Vivopower International (VVPR) Stock News

VivoPower International (NASDAQ: VVPR) has announced plans to spin off its Caret Digital subsidiary through a direct NASDAQ IPO, targeting a market capitalization of US$308 million. The company is in negotiations with Middle Eastern and Asian strategic pre-IPO investors for up to US$50 million investment. VivoPower shareholders will receive 5 Caret Digital shares for each VVPR share held at a future record date. Caret Digital's business focuses on digital asset mining, particularly DOGE mining, with plans to convert mined DOGE into XRP or BTC. The company has secured renewable power sources at sub 3c/watt and is assembling a dedicated management team with support from Adam Traidman, who has experience scaling digital asset mining operations for SBI Group.

VivoPower International (NASDAQ: VVPR) has announced three key leadership appointments to strengthen its executive team. David Mansfield, former VinFast CFO who helped lead its $23B NASDAQ IPO, joins as Group CFO bringing 25 years of financial leadership experience. Keith Loose, with over 20 years in enterprise technology and blockchain, joins as CTO from Block.one. Additionally, Suneet Wadhwa, former Ripple Head of Investments who managed a $500M portfolio with 77% IRR, joins the Board of Advisors. Wadhwa will focus on building VivoPower's DeFi strategy and XRP treasury management. The appointments signal VivoPower's strategic push into digital assets and blockchain technology while maintaining strong financial oversight.

VivoPower (NASDAQ: VVPR) has announced a strategic partnership with Flare Network to deploy US$100 million in XRP for institutional yield generation. The partnership marks VivoPower's first major execution of its new XRP-centric treasury strategy, where yield generated through Flare's protocols will be reinvested into XRP holdings, creating a perpetual compounding mechanism. The initiative is supported by notable shareholders, including Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Talal Al Saud. Flare Network, a $1.9bn market cap enterprise backed by Ripple Labs, will provide its FAssets system as a programmable utility layer for XRP ecosystem. VivoPower will also adopt Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin as its primary cash-equivalent reserve. The partnership aims to establish the XRPFi standard for institutional treasury management, focusing on sustainable yield, regulatory clarity, and asset-backed security.

VivoPower International (NASDAQ: VVPR) has announced key dates for potential special dividend distributions related to Tembo transactions. Shareholders who own VVPR shares by the ex-dividend date of June 12, 2025, will be eligible for these potential distributions, with a corresponding record date of June 13, 2025. The company has not yet specified the amount or ratio of the potential special dividends, and there is no guarantee that distributions will be made. Separate announcements will be made regarding potential special dividend distributions for the Caret business unit. The announcement provides clarity on eligibility requirements while maintaining flexibility on the final distribution details.

VivoPower International (NASDAQ: VVPR) announced significant progress in its US$200 million Tembo transaction as Energi Holdings completed the second phase of due diligence. The deal involves Energi acquiring a 51% stake in Tembo, valuing the enterprise at US$200 million. Energi Holdings, an Abu Dhabi-based global energy solutions company with US$1 billion in annual revenue, operates across multiple regions. Both parties have agreed to proceed with negotiating binding transaction documents for an early closing. Additionally, they support Tembo's merger with Cactus Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd (CCTSF) for a separate public listing. VivoPower's board is evaluating options for the investment proceeds, including potential special dividends or capital return to shareholders.

VivoPower International PLC has announced a strategic partnership with BitGo to facilitate its initial US$100 million XRP acquisition as part of its treasury strategy. Following a successful US$121 million fundraise, VivoPower will utilize BitGo's OTC trading desk exclusively for XRP trading and custody services. The partnership leverages BitGo's 24/7/365 trading capabilities, liquidity pools, and secure cold storage infrastructure. VivoPower, which recently transitioned to focus on XRP treasury and decentralized finance solutions, aims to benefit from BitGo's institutional-grade infrastructure and execution capabilities. The collaboration highlights BitGo's growing prominence as both a trusted custodian and premier trading partner for institutional clients executing large block trades.

VivoPower International PLC (VVPR) has issued a correction to its May 28, 2025 press release regarding a significant US$121 million private placement and XRP-focused digital asset treasury strategy. The correction specifically addresses the spelling of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Talal Al Saud's name, who has confirmed his commitment to both the project and investment. The private placement is priced at US$6.05 per share, which was noted to be above the last market closing price under NASDAQ rules.

VivoPower (NASDAQ: VVPR) has received a revised non-binding proposal from Energi Holdings to acquire a 51% controlling stake in its subsidiary, Tembo e-LV. The proposal values Tembo at a total enterprise value of US$200 million, an increase from the previous offer of US$180 million for 80% of VivoPower's non-affiliated shares.

Energi supports Tembo's planned business combination with Cactus Acquisition Corp 1 Limited (CCTS) at an equity valuation of US$838 million. If the deal proceeds, Energi would roll its 51% stake into the combined entity, while VivoPower would retain a significant shareholding. The company plans to use net proceeds primarily for debt retirement, with potential surplus funds being returned to shareholders.

The proposal remains subject to due diligence, definitive legal documentation, board approval, and shareholder approvals.

VivoPower International (NASDAQ: VVPR) has announced a significant private placement of US$121 million at US$6.05 per share, led by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. The company is set to become the first publicly listed company implementing an XRP-focused digital asset treasury strategy. The placement involves selling 20 million ordinary shares, with funds primarily allocated to accumulating XRP and establishing treasury operations. Adam Traidman, former Ripple board member, has joined as Chairman of the Board of Advisors. The deal's closing is subject to shareholder approval at a meeting expected around June 18, 2025. The company plans to use the funds for XRP acquisition, XRPL DeFi ecosystem investment, debt reduction, and working capital, while proceeding with the planned spin-offs of Tembo and Caret Digital subsidiaries by Q3 2025.