All six resolutions were approved by the majority of shareholders

Shareholder voting approvals ranged between 92% and 99% of votes cast

LONDON, Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 30, 2024, VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) (“VivoPower” or the “Company”) held its annual general meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting”). At the Meeting, the Company’s shareholders voted on the following six resolutions:

1. To approve the receipt of the accounts and the reports of the directors and the auditors for the financial year ended 30 June 2024 (the "June 2024 Annual Report"). 99% of votes cast were in favor.

2. To approve the directors’ remuneration report for the financial year ended 30 June 2024 as set out in the June 2024 Annual Report (the "Directors' Remuneration Report"). 97% of votes cast were in favor.

3. To re-appoint PKF Littlejohn LLP as auditors of the Company, to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company. 98% of votes cast were in favor.

4. To authorize the Company's audit committee to determine the remuneration of the auditors. 98% of votes cast were in favor.

5. To approve the extension of the term of appointment as director of the Company of William Langdon, Class A directors of the Company, by 3 years, such that the term of such appointment expires in 2027. 92% of votes cast were in favor.

6. To approve the authorization for the Company to proceed with mergers or divestments, as deemed appropriate, in alignment with the Company's strategic objectives. 99% of votes cast were in favor.

About VivoPower

Established in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, VivoPower is an award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation company focussed on electric solutions for off-road and on-road customised and ruggedised fleet applications as well as ancillary financing, charging, battery and microgrids solutions. VivoPower’s core purpose is to provide its customers with turnkey decarbonisation solutions that enable them to move toward net-zero carbon status. VivoPower has operations and personnel covering Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.

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