Exhibit 99.1
Ocean Power Technologies Acquires Strategic Subsea Technology to Expand Operational Infrastructure Supporting Maritime Dominance
Transaction Extends Company’s Operational Infrastructure Offering to the Subsea Market
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 23, 2026 – Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT), today announced the acquisition of strategic subsea developmental technology assets from Columbia Power Technologies, Inc., expanding the potential of the Company’s operational infrastructure portfolio to extend its capabilities from the ocean surface to the seabed.
The acquisition strengthens OPT’s position as a provider of persistent operational infrastructure supporting autonomous maritime operations.
The acquired intellectual property and engineering portfolio complements the Company’s existing capabilities in offshore power, autonomous surface vehicles, maritime sensing, communications and AI-enabled software while adding an innovative subsea power capability designed to enable persistent underwater operations. Together, these technologies create a potentially more comprehensive operational infrastructure platform capable of supporting missions across the maritime domain.
“The future of maritime operations will depend on resilient, persistent operational infrastructure that supports autonomous systems above and below the surface,” said Philipp Stratmann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Power Technologies. “This acquisition expands our technology portfolio with an innovative subsea capability that complements our existing solutions and reinforces our strategy to deliver operational infrastructure across the maritime domain for defense, security and commercial customers.”
The acquisition potentially expands OPT’s ability to address evolving requirements for persistent underwater operations, including resident autonomous systems, subsea sensing, distributed communications, underwater vehicle support and long-duration maritime missions. The acquired capability positions OPT to enhance its portfolio of operational infrastructure technologies and provides a foundation for supporting future customer requirements in both defense and commercial maritime markets.
The transaction has been structured as an asset acquisition, securing ownership of strategic intellectual property and technical capabilities while preserving financial flexibility.
In addition to expanding OPT’s technology portfolio, the acquisition includes developmental work and early customer engagement that can accelerate commercialization, reduce development risk and shorten the Company’s path to market for future subsea solutions.
The transaction closed effective, July 22, 2026.
For additional information about OPT, please visit our website Ocean Power Technologies.
ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES
OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is in Monroe Township, New Jersey, with an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more about OPT’s groundbreaking products, services and solutions, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.
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