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Power Probe PLC has successfully admitted its ordinary share capital to trading on AIM, raising approximately $15 million (£11.2 million) through a placing of new shares at 82 pence each. The company's market capitalization is expected to be around £60 million upon admission. The net proceeds will fund the opening of a new US manufacturing facility, recruitment of engineering talent, expansion of distribution capabilities, and bolster working capital. This move signifies a new chapter for Power Probe, aiming to support ambitious growth plans and capitalize on the increasing complexity and global demand for automotive electrical diagnostic tools, with a projected global market opportunity of $2.2 billion by 2032.

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Power Probe, a leading producer of automotive electrical diagnostic tools for professional service technicians, is pleased to announce the admission of its entire issued ordinary share capital to trading on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange plc ("Admission").

Admission will take place, and dealings in the Company's ordinary shares of 0.1 pence each ("Ordinary Shares") will commence, at 8.00 a.m. today under the ticker 'PWR'. The ISIN of the Ordinary Shares is GB00BSDYS558, the SEDOL of the Ordinary Shares is BSDYS55 and the Company's LEI number is 2138008NNTZ6JFU6J368.

In conjunction with Admission, aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $15 million (£11.2 million) have successfully been raised by way of a placing with investors of 13,702,384 new Ordinary Shares (the "Placing"), at a price of 82 pence per Ordinary Share (the "Placing Price").

Shore Capital and Corporate Limited is acting as nominated adviser and Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited is acting as sole bookrunner and broker to the Company.

Chema Garcia, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"Our IPO is a major milestone and exciting moment for Power Probe, and we are extremely grateful for the support we've received from investors. Since 1992, we've been growing our business to become a leading developer in the specialised automotive electrical diagnostics market, driven by a relentless focus on innovation and continuously adapting to the rapid evolution of vehicle technology.

Our admission to AIM marks a new chapter in that journey and will enable us to deliver on our ambitious growth plans, including opening a new state-of-the-art US manufacturing facility, which will increase our overall production capacity and bring us closer to our core end markets.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who has been part of this journey, especially our dedicated team, without whom none of this would be possible. At the same time, I'd like to welcome our new shareholders and look forward to delivering our next phase of the Group's story as a public company."

TRANSACTION HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Placing received strong support from investors and raised gross proceeds of approximately $15 million (£11.2 million).
  • The market capitalisation of the Company will be approximately £60 million on Admission. The Company has 73,702,404 Ordinary Shares in issue.
  • The net proceeds of the Placing will be used by the Company to:

o open the manufacturing facility in the US, which will strengthen the Group's innovation pipeline and add production capability closer to the Group's core markets;

o secure top-tier engineering talent including key new hires in industrial technology and research and development;

o support expansion into new geographies including the build-out at the Group's distribution facility in Nuneaton, UK; and

o bolster the Group's general working capital.

  • In addition to the Placing, the Directors believe that Admission will provide the Company with increased reputation and profile and an improved ability to incentivise key employees.
  • The Company's admission document is available for viewing at https://investors.powerprobe.com.

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Founded in 1992, and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, Power Probe has grown to become an internationally renowned brand with a suite of products across seven segments: powered circuit probes, testing kits, measuring tools, soldering, lighting, accessories, and private brands.
  • The Group's range of electrical diagnostic tools and accessories is compatible with all major vehicle engine types and manufacturers, and Power Probe's distinctive red branding, including the iconic pen design of its flagship powered circuit probes, has made Power Probe instantly recognisable to professional service technicians and mechanics across the Company's core markets.
  • The Group's testing and measuring tools are available through all major distribution channels, and the Group has strong relationships with highly regarded professional tool companies, including Snap-on, Matco Tools, MAC Tools (part of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.), and Cornwell Quality Tools, who each distribute the Group's branded products alongside their own-brand tools. These brands have extensive and deep-rooted links into mechanics in the US and UK, the ultimate end users of the Group's products.
  • The historical growth of the Group has been supported by continuous innovation, both in incremental advancements made to existing product lines and the development of new products incorporating unique technologies. The Group launched eight new products during 2024, six new products in calendar year 2025 and has 15 new products available to be launched from calendar year 2026, augmenting its existing 120+ strong product portfolio. The Directors believe that new products with additional functionalities will bring with them higher gross margins, further underpinning the Group's growth plans.
  • Furthermore, the Directors believe the Group is well positioned to benefit from a number of positive, long-term market tailwinds. Expenditure on vehicle maintenance tends to be inelastic due to the importance of automotive transport, while the overall size and rate of demand for automotive maintenance and repair is expected to grow as the total global Car Parc increases, the average age of vehicles within the Car Parc rises, and vehicle complexity grows. According to independent research commissioned by the Company, the global market opportunity for the Group's products is expected to reach $2.2 billion by the end of 2032.[1]
  • The Group has grown considerably in recent years, increasing Group revenue from approximately $25.0 million in the 12 months ended 31 December 2022 to approximately $31.3 million in the 12 months ended 31 December 2024, a CAGR of approximately 12%. The Group's underlying EBITDA has increased rapidly, from approximately $4.8 million to approximately $8.3 million over the same period, a CAGR of approximately 31%.
  • This strong rate of growth has continued in the first half of 2025, with Group revenue for the period of $20.5 million, gross profit of $8.6 million, and underlying EBITDA of $5.3 million. In particular, the Directors believe that strong sales of recently launched products in the six month period ending 30 June 2025 evidences the return on investment deriving from the Group's focus on innovation.
  • The Directors intend to adopt a progressive dividend from Admission as a result of their confidence in the Group's growth profile and cash generative business model. The Company will target a dividend payout ratio of profit after tax in the region of 50% with the first dividend payments expected to be made in 2026.
Power Probe Chema Garcia, Chief Executive Officer Fabio Medina, Chief Financial Officer Tom Marsh, Group Corporate Developmenthttps://investors.powerprobe.com c/o Sodali & Co
Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser, Sole bookrunner & Broker) Toby Gibbs / Harry Davies-Ball (Corporate Advisory) William Marshall (Corporate Broking)+44 (0)20 7408 4090
Sodali & Co James White / Tilly Abraham / James Whitaker+44 (0)78 5543 2699 powerprobe@client.sodali.com

INTERESTS OF THE DIRECTORS

The interests of the Directors and of members of their respective families (as defined in the glossary to the AIM Rules for Companies) (all of which are beneficial unless otherwise stated), in the issued share capital of the Company, to the extent their existence is known to, or would with reasonable diligence be ascertained by, a Director, are as follows:

No. of Ordinary SharesPercentage of Enlarged Share Capital
Name
Michael Sherwin48,7800.07
Jose María ("Chema") García Riera3,227,749 (1)4.38
Fabio Possas Medina45,6700.06
Cynthia Helena Alers18,2920.02
Colin FieldingNoneNil
Ip Foo WingNoneNil
  • Shares held by CHR International Projects Limited, a company wholly owned by Jose María ("Chema") García Riera.
1Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)NameThomas Marsh
2Reason for the notification
a)Position/statusGroup Corporate Development and EMEA Finance and Operations Director
b)Initial notification /AmendmentInitial notification
a)NamePower Probe plc
b)LEI2138008NNTZ6JFU6J368
a)Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification codeOrdinary shares of 0.1p each GB00BSDYS558
b)Nature of the transactionPurchase of Ordinary Shares
c)Price(s) and volume(s)
PriceVolume
82.0p60,975
d)Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - PriceN/A (single transaction)
e)Date of the transaction11/12/2025
f)Place of the transactionOutside a trading venue

All defined terms used in this announcement, not otherwise defined, have the meanings set out in the Company's admission document dated 5 December 2025 which is available on the Company's website.

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