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PRESS RELEASE
Arverne increases its stake in its subsidiary Lithium de France Hydro Energy Invest AS becomes a shareholder in Arverne
Pau, October 10, 2025 - Arverne (FR001400JWR8 - ARVEN), the leading French supplier of geothermal solutions, announces the closing of the transaction contemplated by the contribution agreement signed with Hydro Energy Invest AS. This transaction increases Arverne Group’s stake in its subsidiary Lithium de France.
In this context, Hydro Energy Invest AS transfers its 474,753 Lithium de France shares to Arverne Group. In return, 2,232,288 new Arverne Group shares are issued to Hydro Energy Invest AS, with a value of €22,322,880, representing an Arverne Group share value of €10.00.
In accordance with the terms of the agreement, Hydro Energy Invest AS will have the right to request the appointment of an observer to the Arverne board of directors for as long as Hydro Energy Invest AS holds at least 5% of Arverne Group share capital. Hydro Energy Invest AS is committed to retain its Arverne Group shares until the earlier of the date of completion of a significant capital increase by Arverne Group and a period of 18 months from the date of completion of the contribution.
Pierre Brossollet, founder and CEO of Arverne: "By increasing its stake in Lithium de France, Arverne is strengthening its position as France's leading supplier of geothermal solutions, including critical metals contained in brines. I am delighted to welcome our partner Hydro Energy Invest AS as a new Arverne’s shareholder, to combine our expertise to promote the development of sustainable energies."
Settlement-Delivery
The admission of the New Shares to trading on the Euronext Paris market is completed on October 6, 2025 and the settlement and delivery on October 10, 2025.
The New Shares are immediately assimilated to the Company's existing shares and are traded on the same listing line as the latter under the same ISIN code: FR001400JWR8 – Ticker symbol: ARVEN.
Upon settlement and delivery, the Company's share capital will amount to four hundred and twenty thousand seven hundred and sixty euros and eighty-one cents (€420,760.81). It is divided into forty-two million seventy-six thousand eighty-one (42,076,081) shares with a par value of €0.01 each, fully paid up including thirty-seven million twenty-eight thousand three hundred and five (37,028,305) Common Shares.
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Impact of the transaction on the shareholding structure of Arverne Group
Following the issue of 2,232,288 new shares and to the Company's knowledge, the share capital is distributed as follows:
Shareholders | Ordinary shares | Founder's Shares | Total shares | % of share capital | Shares with voting rights | % voting rights |
Arosco | 8 426 831 | 8 426 831 | 20.03% | 8 426 831 | 22.76% | |
Other former partners of Arverne Group SAS | 6 095 795 | 6 095 795 | 14.49% | 6 095 795 | 16.46% | |
Former partners of Arverne Group SAS | 14 522 626 | 14 522 626 | 34.52% | 14 522 626 | 39.22% | |
Crescendissimo SAS & Crescend'Green | 1 482 062 468 947 | 1 455 901 1 455 901 | 2 937 963 1 924 848 | 6.98% 4.57% | 1 482 062 468 947 | 4.00% |
Schuman Invest | 1.27% | |||||
Eiffel Essentiel SLP | 4 145 079 | 9.85% | 7.26% | |||
Founders of SPAC Transition |
| 9 007 890 | 21.41% |
| 12.53% | |
ADEME Investissement SAS |
| 340 037 | 3 898 395 | 9.27% |
| 9.61% |
Renault SAS | 340 037 | 3 284 773 | 7.81% | 7.95% | ||
Hydro Energy Invest AS | 2 232 288 | 2 232 288 | 5.31% | 2 232 288 | 6.03% | |
Bpifrance | 1 709 740 | 1 709 740 | 4.06% | 1 709 740 | 4.62% | |
Free float | 7 420 370 | 7 410 870 | 17.61% | 7 420 870 | 20.04% | |
Total | 37 028 305 | 5 047 776 | 42 076 081 | 100.00% | 37 028 305 | 100.00% |
Impact of the transaction on Lithium de France's shareholding structure
Arverne Group now holds 73.8% of the capital, Equinor Ventures 24.4% and management 1.8%.
About ARVERNE
ARVERNE is the leading French supplier of geothermal solutions.
It specialises in harnessing natural ground resources to transform them into local energy sources for heating and cooling systems and to extract lithium. A mission-driven company listed on Euronext Paris, Arverne works for local authorities and industrial companies with a focus on energy sovereignty and short supply chains.
About Hydro
Hydro is a leading company in the field of aluminum and renewable energy that develops businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. It employs 32,000 people in more than 140 locations and 42 countries.
Contacts:
Media relations: communication@arverne.earth / arvernegroup@image7.fr Investor relations: investor.relations@arverne.earth
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