PLUG Plug Power Inc

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Paul Middleton has purchased an additional 650,000 shares of Plug’s common stock on the open market. On June 9, 2025, Middleton acquired 650,000 shares at an average price of $1.0339 per share.

This latest investment follows a previous purchase earlier this month, reinforcing Mr. Middleton’s continued belief in Plug’s long-term strategy, strong financial trajectory, and leadership in building a vertically integrated hydrogen ecosystem.

“This additional investment reflects my strong conviction in Plug’s strategy and long-term value creation. As we execute and gain market traction, I continue to see meaningful upside and believe Plug remains one of the most compelling growth opportunities in the energy sector.”

Middleton’s open-market purchase underscores executive confidence in Plug’s operational progress, including the ramp-up of hydrogen production plants, commercialization of GenEco electrolyzers, and growing demand for GenDrive fuel cell solutions across material handling and industrial markets.

“This is a transformative moment for our business and our industry. I believe deeply in Plug’s ability to lead this energy transition—and I’m proud to continue investing in that future,” he added.

The purchase was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 9, 2025.

About Plug PowerPlug is building the global hydrogen economy with a fully integrated ecosystem spanning production, storage, delivery, and power generation. A first mover in the industry, Plug provides electrolyzers, liquid hydrogen, fuel cell systems, storage tanks, and fueling infrastructure to industries such as material handling, industrial applications, and energy producers—advancing energy independence and decarbonization at scale.

With electrolyzers deployed across five continents, Plug leads in hydrogen production, delivering large-scale projects that redefine industrial power. The company has deployed over 72,000 fuel cell systems and 275 fueling stations and is the largest user of liquid hydrogen. Plug is rapidly expanding its generation network to ensure reliable, domestically produced supply, with hydrogen plants currently operational in Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana, capable of producing 39 tons per day.

With employees and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across the globe, Plug powers global leaders like Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, BMW, and BP.

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