HELIOS SOLAR AG Successfully Completes Share Placement and Lays Foundation for Further Growth in the Asian and European Solar Markets

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 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, July 14, 2026 – HELIOS SOLAR AG ("HELIOS"; ISIN: DE000A42D2N5, WKN: A42D2N, ticker symbol: HE8) has successfully completed its public offering in Germany and the parallel private placement in Asia. Following the end of the subscription period on July 13, 2026, a total of 117,479 shares out of the 7,600,000 shares offered were placed at an offer price of EUR 4.00 per share. The gross proceeds from the offering amount to EUR 469,916.00.

With the successful completion of the placement, HELIOS SOLAR AG has reached an important milestone on its path toward its planned listing on the General Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Trading in the Company's shares is expected to commence on July 28, 2026.

"Although the placement result fell short of our expectations, it must be viewed against the backdrop of the currently challenging capital market environment. We remain fully convinced of our IPO strategy. The listing provides the foundation for accelerating our growth in the dynamic solar markets of Asia and Europe," said Ong Thuan Ming, Chief Executive Officer of HELIOS SOLAR AG.

Ong Thuan Ming will remain the Company's majority shareholder and has committed to a 36-month lock-up as part of the IPO. This underlines his long-term commitment to the Company and his confidence in the sustainable growth potential of HELIOS SOLAR AG.

Irrespective of the IPO, HELIOS continues its dialogue with international institutional investors. The existing option to conduct an additional private placement demonstrates the Company's strategic flexibility in implementing its growth and financing plans.

Focus on Two of the World's Most Attractive Solar Markets

HELIOS is positioned as an international solar project developer with a clear focus on the high-growth markets of Asia and Europe. Both regions are expected to invest substantial amounts in expanding renewable energy capacity over the coming years in order to meet rising electricity demand, advance decarbonization and strengthen long-term energy security.

In Southeast Asia, robust economic growth and increasing electrification are driving significant demand for additional solar generation capacity. In Europe, ambitious climate targets, the ongoing energy transition and the desire for greater energy independence continue to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy. These long-term structural trends create an attractive market environment for experienced project developers.

Integrated Business Model Across the Value Chain

HELIOS pursues an integrated business model covering the entire photovoltaic project value chain. The Company identifies suitable project sites, develops solar projects through to ready-to-build status, structures project financing together with strong banking partners and supports project implementation alongside experienced development and construction partners.

By combining project development expertise with a strong regional presence in Asia, HELIOS has established a flexible platform to capitalize on diverse market opportunities while creating sustainable value for its shareholders.

Next Steps Toward the Stock Market Listing

Settlement of the placed shares against payment of the offer price will take place today, July 14, 2026. Trading on the General Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is expected to commence on July 28, 2026.

Emperor Global Investment Solutions acted as Global IPO Coordinator for the transaction. SMC Bank AG acted as Lead Manager, Sole Bookrunner and Admission Agent.

Contact

Maximilian Fischer
Head of Investor Relations
E-mail: max@heliospv.net

Manuel Taverne
Co-Head of Investor Relations
E-mail: m.taverne@max-em.de

About HELIOS SOLAR AG

HELIOS SOLAR AG is an international developer of photovoltaic projects with a strategic focus on the attractive growth markets of Asia and Europe. The Company develops, finances and implements solar energy projects across the entire value chain, pursuing both the sale of fully developed projects and the selective establishment of its own portfolio of long-term income-generating assets. With its international expertise and regional market presence, HELIOS is well positioned to benefit sustainably from the accelerating global expansion of solar energy.

Important Notice

This announcement constitutes an advertisement for the purposes of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended (the "Prospectus Regulation"). This announcement may not be published, distributed or transmitted, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Australia or any other jurisdiction where such distribution or publication would be unlawful.

This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for securities (the "Securities") of HELIOS SOLAR AG (the "Company" or "HELIOS"). In particular, this announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities, in the United States of America, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Australia or any other jurisdiction in which such an offer would be unlawful.

The Securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. No public offering of the Securities will be made in the United States.

The Securities referred to herein may not be offered or sold in Japan, Canada, New Zealand or Australia, or to or for the account or benefit of any resident of those jurisdictions, except pursuant to applicable exemptions.

The offering and admission to trading on the regulated market (General Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange are being made solely on the basis of the securities prospectus dated June 2, 2026 (the "Prospectus") and the first supplement thereto dated June 26, 2026 (the "Supplement"), each approved by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). Any investment decision should be made solely on the basis of the Prospectus and the Supplement. These documents are available free of charge on the Company's website under the "IPO" section.

Approval of the Prospectus and the Supplement by BaFin should not be understood as an endorsement of the issuer or the quality of the Securities. Investors should read the Prospectus, including the Supplement, in full before making an investment decision in order to understand the potential risks and rewards associated with an investment in the Company's shares. Investing in shares involves significant risks, including the possible loss of the entire invested capital. These risks are described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Prospectus.

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