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NASDAQ: NXT Nextpower Inc. 8-K

Nextpower to acquire Germany's Zimmermann PV-Steel for up to €330M in cash and stock

Filed June 22, 2026 · Period ending June 21, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    Nextpower signed definitive agreement to acquire Zimmermann PV-Steel Group for up to €330M (~$378M): €180M cash at close, €105M in NXT stock priced on 30-day VWAP, and up to €45M contingent cash. Deal expected to close in second half of fiscal 2027 pending regulatory approvals.

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    Zimmermann brings 20+ GW deployed across 58 countries, four new product lines (fixed-tilt, carports, high-density trackers, agriPV, floating PV), and access to 15 additional European markets. Fixed-tilt represents ~50% of Europe's utility solar market per S&P Global.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    Target expected to contribute ~€300M annual revenue and ~€45M adjusted EBITDA on run-rate basis post-close; transaction expected to be accretive. Combined with recent NX Gemini tracker launch, deal expected to more than double Nextpower's addressable GW opportunity in Europe.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    €105M stock consideration will be issued as unregistered securities under Section 4(a)(2) exemption, creating dilution for existing shareholders. Exact share count depends on 30-day VWAP ending two trading days before closing; no lock-up or registration rights disclosed.

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    Filing identifies integration execution, unexpected costs, and potential business relationship disruptions as key risks. Zimmermann will operate as "Zimmermann PV, a Nextpower Company" post-close to preserve customer and employee continuity.

Summary

Nextpower announced a definitive agreement to acquire Zimmermann PV-Steel Group, a German solar technology provider with over 20 GW deployed, for up to €330 million in a mix of cash, stock, and contingent payments. The deal adds four new product lines focused on fixed-tilt systems—which represent approximately 50% of Europe's utility solar market—and expands Nextpower's reach across 15 additional countries. Zimmermann is expected to contribute roughly €300 million in annual revenue and €45 million in adjusted EBITDA on a run-rate basis after closing, with management projecting the transaction will be accretive to earnings.

For shareholders, the €105 million stock component will dilute existing equity, with the final share count determined by Nextpower's 30-day volume-weighted average price at closing.Combined with Nextpower's recent NX Gemini tracker launch, the acquisition is expected to more than double the company's addressable gigawatt opportunity in Europe, positioning it to compete across both tracker and fixed-tilt segments. The deal requires regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of fiscal 2027.

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Nextpower™ (Nasdaq: NXT), a leading provider of solar and power technology solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zimmermann PV-Steel Group, a Germany-based solar technology provider with more than 20 gigawatts (GW) deployed and deep market presence in Germany, one of Europe’s largest solar markets.

Nextpower signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zimmermann PV-Steel Group, a German solar technology provider with over 20 GW deployed. The acquisition extends Nextpower's product portfolio with four new product lines (fixed tilt, carports, high-density trackers, agriPV, and floating PV), expands reach across 15 additional countries, and provides access to Zimmermann's established customer base across 58 countries and 2,500 completed projects.

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Fixed tilt represents approximately 50 percent of Europe's utility PV market today according to S&P Global, especially in markets such as Germany, France, and Poland. This transaction, together with Nextpower’s recent international launch of NX Gemini™ (https://nextpower.com/post/press-release/nextpower-expands-solar-tracker-portfolio-in-europe?locale=en-US), a two-in-portrait (2P) tracker, is expected to more than double Nextpower’s addressable GW opportunity in Europe.

The acquisition targets the fixed-tilt segment, which represents approximately 50% of Europe's utility solar market, particularly in Germany, France, and Poland. Combined with Nextpower's recent NX Gemini tracker launch, the deal is expected to more than double Nextpower's addressable gigawatt opportunity in Europe.

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Following the transaction close, the company is expected to operate as “Zimmermann PV, a Nextpower Company,” preserving continuity for customers, employees, and regional market relationships while enabling the business to scale through Nextpower’s global footprint.

After closing, Zimmermann will operate under the brand "Zimmermann PV, a Nextpower Company" to maintain customer and employee continuity while leveraging Nextpower's global scale and resources.

Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Nextpower announced entry into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Zimmerman PV-Steel, a solar energy infrastructure company.

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On June 22, 2026, Nextpower issued a press release, a copy of which is filed hereto as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01, announcing its entry into the Share Purchase Agreement.

Nextpower disclosed it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Zimmerman PV-Steel. The 8-K references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details but does not disclose the purchase price, closing timeline, or other material terms in the body text. The forward-looking statements section indicates the acquisition targets the energy infrastructure market and is expected to integrate Zimmerman PV-Steel's operations, products, and employees into Nextpower.

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the ability of Nextpower to successfully integrate Zimmerman PV-Steel’s operations, products and employees; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the transaction; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction

The filing identifies integration execution, unexpected costs, and potential business relationship disruptions as key risks. Management frames the acquisition as targeting opportunities in the energy infrastructure market and expects benefits for customers from integrating Zimmerman PV-Steel's business, though specific synergies or financial targets are not quantified in this 8-K.

Event · Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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The Common Stock to be issued as consideration in the acquisition will be issued in reliance on the exemption from registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) provided by Section 4(a) (2) thereof.

The €105 million stock consideration will be issued without SEC registration under the private placement exemption of Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. This means the shares will be restricted securities subject to resale limitations, though the filing does not disclose lock-up terms or registration rights for the selling shareholders.

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