VivoPower Shares Surge 32% Amid $100M Ripple Share Buy to Boost XRP Treasury
VivoPower International PLC, a Nasdaq-listed solar and digital asset company, saw its shares leap 32% to $5.10 after unveiling a headline-making $100 million plan to purchase privately held Ripple Labs shares. This bold move positions VivoPower as the first publicly traded US company to offer direct exposure to both Ripple equity and XRP tokens within a managed treasury strategy, signaling an innovative fusion of sustainable energy and blockchain finance.
Dual Approach: Ripple Equity Plus Direct XRP Accumulation
VivoPower’s management, led by Executive Chairman and CEO Kevin Chin, designed this dual strategy to optimize value for shareholders while maximizing yield. By acquiring Ripple shares from existing holders (pending Ripple executive approval) and continuing to purchase XRP tokens, VivoPower aims to blend the upside of equity ownership with the liquidity and flexibility of digital assets.
“Our portfolio construction strategy is to buy a combination of Ripple shares and XRP tokens. This will allow us to optimize for yield maximization while also minimizing the weighted average cost of XRP acquired,” said Chin.
Notably, the company argues that this hybrid approach translates to an implied average cost of just $0.47 per XRP token an 86% discount to current market prices based solely on Ripple’s XRP holdings and excluding its thriving business lines like RLUSD stablecoin, Stablecoin payment platform Rail, and custody solutions.
Strategic Infrastructure: BitGo and Nasdaq Private Market
VivoPower is partnering with industry leader BitGo for institutional-grade custody, tapping its 24/7 OTC trading desk and robust cold storage infrastructure to safeguard both Ripple share and XRP token holdings. The Nasdaq Private Market has also been selected as the platform for private Ripple share transactions, while all holdings will be independently audited on a quarterly basis to ensure transparency and compliance.
This careful, multi-layered structure reflects best-in-class standards for corporate digital asset management and aligns with evolving institutional risk requirements.
Expanding Treasury Model and Shareholder Value
According to VivoPower, every $10 million invested in Ripple shares could potentially add $5.15 in value per VivoPower share, though this depends on market volatility and the price of XRP. Beyond portfolio enhancement, this ground-breaking move follows VivoPower’s $121 million private placement to support its digital asset initiatives and further signals confidence from global investors, including His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Talal Al Saud.
XRP Institutional Adoption Accelerates in Asia
In a parallel development, South Korean crypto custodian BDACS recently launched regulated institutional custody solutions for XRP following its February partnership with Ripple. Utilizing Ripple Custody, South Korean institutions and exchanges including Upbit, Coinone, and Korbit can now securely hold and deploy XRP in compliance with local regulations. This underscores growing global confidence and institutional adoption of XRP, extending Ripple’s reach across Asia’s dynamic financial markets.
What It Means for Investors
VivoPower’s combined Ripple equity and XRP acquisition strategy sets a new precedent in corporate treasury management, merging the stability of equity with the utility and growth of blockchain assets. With BitGo safeguarding the end-to-end process and quarterly independent audits, investors are afforded unprecedented transparency and institutional security.
VivoPower’s innovative approach a $100 million leap into Ripple and XRP may pave the way for other public companies seeking to integrate digital assets into their core financial strategies. As XRP adoption accelerates globally, it marks a promising chapter for blockchain-enabled finance.
