
| 2 Statements in this presentation regarding the proposed transaction among Advanced Energy, SL Power Electronics and Steel Partners Holdings L.P., the expected timetable for completing the transaction, future financial and operating results, benefits and synergies of the transaction, and any other statements about Advanced Energy’s future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, aspirations or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "will," "projects," "intends," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates," "forecasts," "continues" and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including: (1) the ability to consummate the transaction; (2) risks that the conditions to the closing of the transaction are not satisfied; (3) litigation relating to the transaction; (4) the ability of Advanced Energy to successfully integrate SL Power Electronics' operations and employees; (5) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the transaction; (6) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts the current plans and operations of Advanced Energy and SL Power Electronics; (7) the ability to realize the projected revenue, addressable market, synergy, earnings, EPS, margin expansion, cost savings and de-levering estimates and goals as described in the investor presentation; (8) competition from larger and more established companies in SL Power Electronics’ markets; (9) Advanced Energy’ s ability to successfully grow SL Power Electronics’ business; (10) potential adverse reactions (including customer reaction) or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; (11) the retention of key employees; and (12) legislative, regulatory, tariff and economic developments, including changing business conditions in the medical and industrial power supply industry overall and the economy in general, as well as financial performance and expectations of Advanced Energy’s and SL Power Electronics’ existing and prospective customers, and the other factors described in Advanced Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and its most recent quarterly report filed with the SEC. Advanced Energy disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this presentation. SAFE HARBOR Copyright © 2022 Advanced Energy |