SPARC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED — Board/Management Information 2025

Mar 12, 2025

13 March 2025

Sparc Appoints Simon Kidston as Non-Executive Chairman

Sparc Technologies Limited ( ASX: SPN ) ( Sparc, Sparc Technologies or the Company ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Simon Kidston as Chairman of the Board to replace the retiring Mr Stephen Hunt. Mr Kidston joined the Sparc Board as a Non-Executive Director on 6 December 2024.

Mr Kidston is a seasoned company director and chairman and as the co-founder and former Executive Director of Genex Power Limited (ASX: GNX) Simon brings deep expertise in renewable energy, finance and project development. Simon’s attributes will be invaluable in not only helping to progress Sparc Hydrogen’s next generation green hydrogen technology, but also in bringing Sparc’s graphene additive product portfolio to commercialisation.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Simon Kidston said:

“Having had the opportunity to be closely involved with the Sparc team for several months, I have a great deal of confidence and optimism in the disruptive technologies that the Company is developing and commercialising together with global industry partners. I am looking forward to taking the Chair role and guiding the company at this critical point of its evolution.”

Sparc Managing Director, Mr Nick O’Loughlin commented:

“Working with Simon as a Non-Executive Director since December has highlighted the depth of experience and network that he brings, and the board is delighted to be able to secure his services as Chairman upon Stephen’s retirement. I would like to thank Mr Stephen Hunt for his exceptional service and dedication since co-founding the Company and look forward to his continued involvement in a consulting capacity.”

Outgoing Chairman, Mr Stephen Hunt, retires from the Board having co-founded the Company in 2018. The Company thanks Mr Hunt for his significant contribution on the Board which has culminated in the commencement of construction of the Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant. The Company will continue to engage Mr Hunt under ongoing consulting arrangements.

Mr Kidston will be issued 750,000 options exercisable at $0.25 with an expiry of 4 years from the date of issue under the terms of his appointment. These options will be issued subject to shareholder approval at the next meeting of shareholders.

-ENDS-

Authorised for release by: Nick O’Loughlin, Managing Director.

For more information:

For more information:
Nick O’Loughlin	Aiden Bradley
Managing Director	Investor Relations
info@sparctechnologies.com.au	aiden@nwrcommunications.com.au
	+61 414 348 666

About Sparc Technologies

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Sparc Technologies Limited (‘Sparc’, ASX: SPN) is an Australian technology company developing solutions that enhance environmental and sustainability outcomes for global industries. Sparc has two transformative technology areas in which it works: green hydrogen and graphene enhanced materials. Sparc conducts research and development in-house and has extensive engagement and relationships with the university sector in Australia and globally.

1. Sparc Hydrogen is a joint venture between Sparc Technologies, Fortescue Limited and the University of Adelaide which is pioneering next-generation green hydrogen production technology. Photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) is an emerging method to produce green hydrogen without electrolysers - using only sunlight, water and a photocatalyst. Given lower infrastructure requirements and energy use, PWS has the potential to deliver cost and flexibility advantages over existing hydrogen production methods.

2. Sparc has developed and is commercialising a graphene based additive product, ecosparc[®] , which at low dosages significantly improves the performance of commercially available epoxy-based protective coatings. Sparc has commissioned a manufacturing facility to produce ecosparc[®] and is engaging with global coatings companies and large asset owners on testing, trials and commercial partnerships.

For more information about the company please visit: sparctechnologies.com.au

For more information about Sparc Hydrogen please visit: sparchydrogen.com

For more information about ecosparc[®] please visit: ecosparc.com.au