Roth Capital Partners Acted as
Financial Advisor to GP Strategies (NYSE:GPX)
on its Sale of EtaPRO to Toshiba

For more information please contact:
 
Investment Banking
David Farina, CFA
Managing Director
Investment Banking
(312) 564-8103
dfarina@roth.com
 
Matthew Day
Managing Director
Investment Banking
(949) 720-7180
mday@roth.com
 
Robert Reid
Senior Vice President
Investment Banking
(949) 720-7146
rreid@roth.com

Equity Capital Markets
Aaron Gurewitz
Head of Equity
Capital Markets
(949) 720-5703
agurewitz@roth.com
 
Nazan Akdeniz
Senior Vice President
(949) 720-5740
nakdeniz@roth.com
 
Lou Ellis
Senior Vice President
(949) 720-5739
lellis@roth.com

Transaction Information
Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation ("TAES"), an affiliate of Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation ("Toshiba ESS"), completed its acquisition of the EtaPRO® business from GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX), a global provider of workforce transformation solutions. The acquisition was originally announced in May 2021.

A long-time partner of GP Strategies, Toshiba ESS deploys EtaPRO® technology to many of its power generation customers. This acquisition will enhance Toshiba's current global servicing and maintenance solutions for turbines and equipment across multiple platforms. TAES will integrate EtaPRO® employees into its operations and will continue operating existing EtaPRO® office locations, retaining EtaPRO®'s valuable talent and culture. Toshiba is now in Phase 2 of its strategic "Toshiba Next Plan," which emphasizes strong growth through infrastructure service offerings.

Roth Capital Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to GP Strategies.

About EtaPRO
EtaPRO® is a real-time digital platform for improving the efficiency and reliability of power generating assets through empirical and physics-based digital twin technology combined with traditional vibration frequency analysis for detecting and diagnosing equipment deterioration or operating abnormalities in their earliest stages. EtaPRO is adapted to customer-specific requirements and is used by the global power industry on nearly 700 GW of generation in 40 countries, including thermal, geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar generating technologies.(Source: Company Press Release | 10.06.21)

About GP Strategies Corporation
GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global workforce transformation provider of organizational and technical performance solutions. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting, and business improvement services customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, automotive, financial services, technology, aerospace and defense industries, and other commercial and government customers. For more information, please visit www.GPstrategies.com. (Source: Company Press Release | 10.06.21)

About Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation
Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES), headquartered in West Allis, Wisconsin, with a large manufacturing and service shop, provides turbine/generator equipment and services for the energy industry, including thermal, geothermal, hydropower and nuclear power plants, large-scale battery and hydrogen systems, and superconducting magnet and Toshiba Heavy ion therapy systems. TAES is an affiliate of Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) and represents Toshiba ESS in the Americas, TAES is proud to provide high-quality, reliable and cost-effective products and services that address current and future power generation, cancer treatment and advanced technological needs. For more information, please visit www.Toshiba.com. (Source: Company Press Release | 10.06.21)

About Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation is a leading supplier of integrated energy and medical solutions. With its long experience and expertise in a wide range of power generation and, transmission systems and energy management technology, the company delivers innovative, reliable and efficient energy solutions across the globe. Split off from Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) in October 2017.(Source: Company Press Release | 10.06.21)

About Roth Capital Partners
Roth Capital Partners, LLC (ROTH), is a relationship-driven investment bank focused on serving emerging growth companies and their investors. As a full-service investment bank, Roth provides capital raising, M&A advisory, analytical research, trading, market-making services and corporate access. Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, Roth is privately-held and employee owned, and maintains offices throughout the U.S. For more information on Roth, please visit www.roth.com.


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Date of Announcement: 10.12.21
 
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