Net Zero Infrastructure Plc - Termination of Acquisition talks & trading resumption

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 For release at 7.00 am on 18 November 2022

NET ZERO INFRASTRUCTURE PLC (“NZI” or the “Company”)

Termination of Acquisition talks and resumption of trading

NZI, a special purpose acquisition company formed with the intention to acquire renewable or clean energy technology companies and to finance, develop and promote those environmentally sound projects internationally, confirms that it has today reluctantly withdrawn from talks to acquire Taylor Construction Plant Limited and Solar Highways Limited (“TCP”) which was announced on 19 May 2022.

Due to the current market conditions the Directors of NZI believe that they will not be able to raise the funds required to complete this transaction.  As a result, they have concluded that it is in the best interests of its shareholders and the TCP to cease talks with TCP and request that its shares resume trading.

The net assets of the Company, after costs for the aborted transaction are £650,000.

The Directors of NZI still aim to effect a transaction in the renewable or clean energy technology sector, in line with its existing acquisition strategy in the new year.

Enquiries

Net Zero Infrastructure plc
Mike Ellwood Non-Executive Chairman                  +44 (0) 7999 329382

Ikonia Fintech Capital AG (Corporate Adviser)
David Scott Head of Corporate Finance                  +44 (0) 207 448 9820

Axis Capital Markets Limited (Company Broker)
Kamran Hussain Head of Corporate Broking         +44 (0) 203 026 0320

About Net Zero Infrastructure Plc Net Zero Infrastructure PLC was formed as a special purpose acquisition company with the intention to acquire renewable or clean energy technology companies and to finance, develop and promote those environmentally sound projects internationally. The Company believes that due to the global concerns regarding environmental damage and climate change as a result of fossil-fuelled power generation, there exists considerable commercial opportunities in the renewable and clean energy sector which will play an increasingly significant role in meeting future energy needs while reducing further environmental damage. Clean energy investment globally has grown in real and relative terms. It is this opportunity which Net Zero Infrastructure intends to participate in and augment as a fund-raising vehicle for enterprises seeking access to international markets. The Directors of Net Zero Infrastructure Plc accept responsibility for this announcement.

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