Invinity Energy Systems PLCLSE: IES

Invinity Energy Systems: Statement Regarding Proposed Fundraise

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Summary by 6ix AI

Invinity Energy Systems plc, a maker of vanadium flow batteries for energy storage, said on October 19, 2026, responding to recent commentary, that National Wealth Fund, which holds approximately 19% of its issued share capital, is expected to participate in a proposed fundraise.

Key details

  • Invinity intends to use the minimum gross proceeds (money raised before costs) of approximately £20 million as follows: approximately £10 million to accelerate development and product cost reduction, approximately £8 million for working capital and approximately £2 million for manufacturing capacity in the UK and USA.
  • Invinity made an announcement at 7.00 a.m. on October 19, 2026 about the proposed fundraise and a Capital Access Window.
  • Volker Beckers CBE, currently a Non-Executive Director, has been selected to succeed Neil O'Brien as Non-Executive Chair.
  • Neil O'Brien has indicated his intention to participate in the proposed fundraise.

What’s still pending

  • The fundraise is still proposed, and National Wealth Fund's participation is described as expected.
  • Volker Beckers' appointment as Non-Executive Chair is expected to take effect following completion of the proposed fundraise.
  • Further details of the proposed fundraise are still to be announced.

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Invinity Energy Systems PLC
19 October 2026
 

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19 October 2026

Invinity Energy Systems plc

("Invinity" or the "Company")

Statement Regarding Proposed Fundraise

Invinity Energy Systems plc (AIM: IES) notes recent commentary regarding the Company. Further to its announcement at 7.00 a.m. on 19 October 2026 in respect of a Proposed Fundraise and Capital Access Window, Invinity confirms that National Wealth Fund, which holds approximately 19% of the Company’s issued share capital, is expected to participate in the Proposed Fundraise.

The Company intends to use the minimum gross proceeds of approximately £20 million from the Proposed Fundraise as follows:

  • approximately £10 million to accelerate development and product cost reduction;
  • approximately £8 million for working capital; and
  • approximately £2 million to invest in manufacturing capacity in the UK and USA.

Further to the announcement of its interim results on 21 September 2026, Volker Beckers CBE, currently a Non-Executive Director, has been selected to succeed Neil O'Brien as Non-Executive Chair. His appointment is expected to take effect following completion of the Proposed Fundraise. Neil O’Brien has also indicated his intention to participate in the Proposed Fundraise.

Further details of the Proposed Fundraise will be announced in due course.

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Enquiries:

Invinity Energy Systems plc

+44 (0)20 4551 0361

Jonathan Marren, Chief Executive Officer

Joe Worthington, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs

Canaccord Genuity (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)

+44 (0)20 7523 8000

Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor / Harry Pardoe / Charlie Hammond

Panmure Liberum (Joint Broker)

+44 (0)20 3100 2000

Scott Mathieson / Amrit Mahbubani / Inaya Rafique

VSA Capital (Joint Broker)

+44 (0)20 3005 5000

Andrew Monk / Andrew Raca

Notes to Editors

Invinity Energy Systems plc (AIM: IES) is a world-leading manufacturer of vanadium flow batteries for energy storage. Built in our factories in the UK and Canada, the Company's proven, commercialised, flexible energy storage technology has been deployed at scale and dispatched gigawatt-hours of electricity for customers across the world.

Invinity's safe, scalable and durable battery technology is a trusted and safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Endurium VFBs are engineered for heavy-duty, high throughput applications, they don't wear out, cannot catch fire and are designed to be operated for 30 years or more. Our products address the challenges of our global energy system, unlocking the power of renewable generation by delivering energy storage without limits.

To find out more, visit invinity.com, sign up to our monthly Investor Newsletter here or contact Investor Relations on via +44 (0)20 4551 0361 or ir@invinity.com.

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