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Globe and Mail
19-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Plug Power CFO, Paul Middleton, Underscores Confidence in Financial Strength and Strategic Growth with Share Purchase
SLINGERLANDS, N.Y., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive solutions for the hydrogen economy, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Paul Middleton, has purchased Plug's common stock in an open market transaction, underscoring his conviction in Plug's current strategy and future potential to dominate the hydrogen economy at scale. On May 16, 2025, Middleton acquired 350,000 shares at an average price of $0.7154 per share, for a total investment of approximately $250,000. 'I remain confident in Plug's long-term strategy and the opportunities ahead as we continue to execute our vision in the hydrogen economy,' said Middleton. 'This purchase reflects my belief in the company's financial strength and growth potential.' This announcement follows Plug's Q1 2025 earnings results, which demonstrated continued progress toward its strategic and financial goals. Plug delivered revenue of $133.7 million, while net cash used in operating and investing activities declined to $152.1 million in Q1 2025 versus $288.3 million in Q1 2024. The company also expanded hydrogen production capacity to 40 tons per day across three operational plants and secured meaningful growth in its electrolyzer and fuel cell businesses, reinforcing Plug's position as a global leader in the clean hydrogen economy. Earlier this year, Plug introduced an executive compensation program to align executive incentives with shareholders—highlighted by CEO Andy Marsh's decision to elect to take 50% of his compensation in Plug's stock for 2025. The transaction was disclosed in a Form 4 filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 19, 2025. About Plug Power Plug is building the global hydrogen economy with a fully integrated ecosystem spanning production, storage, delivery, and power generation. A first mover in the industry, Plug provides electrolyzers, liquid hydrogen, fuel cell systems, storage tanks, and fueling infrastructure to industries such as material handling, industrial applications, and energy producers—advancing energy independence and decarbonization at scale. With electrolyzers deployed across five continents, Plug leads in hydrogen production, delivering large-scale projects that redefine industrial power. The company has deployed over 72,000 fuel cell systems and 275 fueling stations and is the largest user of liquid hydrogen. Plug is rapidly expanding its generation network to ensure reliable, domestically produced supply, with hydrogen plants currently operational in Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana, that have collectively 40 tons per day of capacity. With employees and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across the globe, Plug powers global leaders like Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, BMW, and BP. Plug Power Safe Harbor Statement This communication contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements about plans, goals, objectives, strategies, future events, expected results, assumptions and any other statements that have not occurred. You are cautioned that such statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results as such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual performance or results may differ materially from those expressed in these statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the anticipated benefits and actual savings and costs resulting from the implementation of cost-reduction measures; the risk that Plug's ability to achieve its business objectives and to continue to meet its obligations is dependent upon its ability to maintain a certain level of liquidity, which will depend in part on its ability to manage its cash flows; the risk that the funding of the Department of Energy loan may be delayed or cancelled; the risk that Plug may continue to incur losses and might never achieve or maintain profitability; the risk that Plug may not be successful in its financing initiatives and not have sufficient capital to continue its operations; the risk that Plug may not be able to expand its business or manage its future growth effectively; the risk that global economic uncertainty, including inflationary pressures, fluctuating interest rates, currency fluctuations, increase in tariffs, and supply chain disruptions, may adversely affect Plug's operating results; the risk that Plug may not be able to obtain from its hydrogen suppliers a sufficient supply of hydrogen at competitive prices or the risk that Plug may not be able to produce hydrogen internally at competitive prices; the risk that delays in or not completing its product and project development goals may adversely affect its revenue and profitability; the risk that its estimated future revenue may not be indicative of actual future revenue or profitability; the risk of elimination, nonrenewal, reduction of, or changes in qualifying criteria for government subsidies and economic incentives for alternative energy products, including the Inflation Reduction Act and its qualification to utilize the ITC; the risk that volatility in commodity prices and product shortages may adversely affect Plug's gross margins and financial results; and the risk that Plug may not be able to manufacture and market products on a profitable and large-scale commercial basis. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Plug in general, see Plug's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 'Risk Factors' section of Plug's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 as well as any subsequent filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and Plug disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.
Globe and Mail
06-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Plug Power Closes $525 Million Secured Credit Facility with Yorkville Advisors
SLINGERLANDS, N.Y., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions, today announced the initial closing of its previously announced $525 million secured term loan facility with Yorkville Advisors. The initial tranche in an aggregate principal amount of $210 million was drawn and funded. Commensurate with establishing this facility, the company has retired $82.5 million in aggregate principal of the existing convertible debenture with Yorkville Advisors, which had approximately 55 million associated underlying shares given the conversion price, and therefore this refinancing has reduced potential dilution. The transaction enhances Plug's liquidity position and provides the company with additional financial flexibility as it continues to scale its green hydrogen network and drive toward profitability. 'This financing provides meaningful capital to support Plug's strategic priorities in 2025 and beyond,' said Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug. 'We appreciate the confidence Yorkville has shown in our long-term vision and are pleased to have closed this deal under favorable terms for the company.' Plug will provide further details during its upcoming first quarter 2025 earnings call. Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call Details: Plug's First Quarter 2025 results will be released on Monday, May 12, 2025. Join the call A live webcast will be available on the Plug Investor Relations website at and a playback will be available online for a period of time following the call. About Plug Power Plug is building the global hydrogen economy with a fully integrated ecosystem spanning production, storage, delivery, and power generation. A first mover in the industry, Plug provides electrolyzers, liquid hydrogen, fuel cell systems, storage tanks, and fueling infrastructure to industries such as material handling, industrial applications, and energy producers—advancing energy independence and decarbonization at scale. With electrolyzers deployed across five continents, Plug leads in hydrogen production, delivering large-scale projects that redefine industrial power. The company has deployed over 70,000 fuel cell systems and 250 fueling stations and is the largest user of liquid hydrogen. Plug is rapidly expanding its generation network to ensure reliable, domestically produced supply, with hydrogen plants currently operational in Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana, producing 39 tons per day. With employees and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across the globe, Plug powers global leaders like Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, BMW, and BP. For more information, visit Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer: This press release includes certain 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the company's liquidity position and financial capital and flexibility. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the company's control. The company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the risks related to uncertainties related to market conditions and the successful execution of the company's strategic priorities. These and other potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed in the company's filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as other filings and reports that are filed by the company from time to time with the SEC. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release, and you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
