CREV Carbon Revolution Public Ltd

Carbon Revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) (the “Company”), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology automotive carbon fiber wheels, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Orion Infrastructure Capital ("OIC") for an early release of US$5 million from the US$35 million in escrow under its previously announced Structured Equity Facility with OIC for up to US$110 million, on the terms and conditions summarised in the Company's filing with the SEC, which can be accessed here.

In addition, the Company and OIC are engaging in ongoing negotiations with respect to the terms for the early release of all or a portion of the remaining US$30 million from escrow (there is no assurance that such negotiations will result in the release of any or all of those remaining funds on acceptable terms, if at all).

Separately, and as announced on April 9, 2024, the Company achieved record revenue results for the first half of fiscal 2024, including record quarterly revenue of US$14.8 million in 2Q24, up 177% year-over-year. The Company also issued a preliminary estimate for fiscal 3Q 2024 (quarter ended March 31, 2024) revenue of $10 million to $11 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 110% at the mid-point of the range. For further details please find a link to the earnings release here.

About Carbon Revolution plcCarbon Revolution plc is the parent of Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd, an early-stage growth company, which has successfully innovated, commercialized and industrialized the advanced manufacture of carbon fiber wheels for the global automotive industry. The Company has progressed from single prototypes to designing and manufacturing lightweight wheels for cars and SUVs in the high performance, premium and luxury segments, for the world’s most prestigious automotive brands. Carbon Revolution is creating a significant and sustainable advanced technology business that supplies its lightweight wheel technology to automotive manufacturers around the world.For more information, visit carbonrev.com

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These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including (i) Carbon Revolution's liquidity, including its ability to pay its obligations and to issue equity, refinance its indebtedness or otherwise obtain financing at all or on acceptable terms, (ii) risks related to our ability to meet financial covenants and other key covenants under existing financing arrangements, (iii) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (iv) the ability to maintain the listing of Carbon Revolution’s securities on the stock exchange; (v) the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination and related transactions; (vi) risks related to the rollout of Carbon Revolution’s business strategy and the timing of expected business milestones; (vii) the effects of competition on Carbon Revolution’s future business and the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth, establish and maintain relationships with customers and retain its management and key employees; (viii) risks related to domestic and international political and macroeconomic uncertainty, including the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts; (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Carbon Revolution; (x) the impact of pandemic and governmental responses on any of the foregoing risks; (xi) risks related to Carbon Revolution’s industry; (xii) changes in laws and regulations; and (xiii) those factors discussed in the documents Carbon Revolution filed with the SEC, including the Shell Company Report on Form 20-F.

If any of these risks materialize or Carbon Revolution’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Carbon Revolution does not presently know or that Carbon Revolution currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Carbon Revolution’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Carbon Revolution anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Carbon Revolution’s assessments to change. However, while Carbon Revolution may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Carbon Revolution specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Carbon Revolution’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

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