Expion Energy (Nasdaq: XPON) Makes Nasdaq Top Gainer List on Acquisition

Investorideas.com (www.investorideas.com newswire) a trusted platform for investing ideas including oil stocks issues a trading alert for Expion Energy, Inc., formerly known as Expion360 Inc. (Nasdaq: XPON), a leader in energy storage solutions and delivery.

The stock makes the Nasdaq top percentage gainer list on news as energy prices continue to make headlines.

The stock is trading at 8.04 +4.61 (+134.06%) on volume of over 68 million shares as of this report.

Expion Energy as acquired an oil and gas exploration opportunity in Eastern Louisiana (the “Acquisition”), marking the Company’s first entry into the oil and gas sector as part of a broadened operating strategy. In connection with the Acquisition, the Company entered into an exploration agreement governing the leasing, drilling, and testing of the prospect (the “Exploration Agreement”). As part of the Company’s strategic expansion, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed experienced industry executive Kevin Sellers as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Joseph Hammer, and as a member of the Board, effective August 24, 2026. The Board also approved the Company’s corporate name change to Expion Energy, Inc.

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Mr. Hammer, interim Chairman of the Board and former Chief Executive Officer of Expion, commented, “Expion has spent the last several years building a business around storing and delivering energy efficiently and safely, and we are now applying that same focus to the other end of the energy value chain. The Acquisition gives us a defined exploration target in a proven producing region, supported by significant mineral title research, an existing leasehold position, a wellbore, and an experienced local partner. We are acquiring a drill-ready prospect rather than developing one through extensive and costly exploratory efforts, and we are doing so at a cost basis that we believe generates full-cycle economics exceeding those seen across the other major resource plays.

“Our business’ expanded operating strategy requires proven leadership, and I am pleased to announce Kevin Sellers’ appointment as Expion’s new CEO. Kevin’s deep owner-operator experience and capital markets expertise is well suited to lead our oil and gas exploration platform expansion. His extensive industry experience and financial acumen will be invaluable to Expion’s success as we execute the Company’s broadened strategy.”

Mr. Sellers added, “This transaction represents an important strategic step for Expion as it continues to evaluate opportunities that align with the rapidly evolving energy landscape regarding future power consumption. The combination of substantial natural gas resource potential in a formation with multiple proven productive analog fields, its proximity to hyperscale AI data center development and power demand, and direct access to Gulf Coast LNG infrastructure creates a compelling long-term opportunity. I would like to thank the Board for their confidence in my appointment as CEO. This opportunity aligns perfectly with my success with founding and operating start-ups and raising the necessary capital to ensure their success. I look forward to working with Joe and the Board on this new endeavor.”

The Oil and Gas Acquisition

Through the Acquisition, the Company acquired assets including an existing oil and gas leasehold of approximately 3,000 net acres within the prospect, a wellbore, mineral title research covering approximately 13,000 net acres, and intellectual property developed in connection with the prospect. After adjustments for a $100,000 certificate of deposit held by the acquired company and the Company’s previously paid $175,000 earnest money deposit to the sellers, an adjusted purchase price of $3,425,000 in cash was paid at closing.

The Prospect

The prospect encompasses an area of mutual interest in Eastern Louisiana and targets multiple stacked benches within a prolific reservoir known to contain numerous analog field discoveries within the regional trend. The acquired company holds existing leases covering approximately 3,000 net acres within the area. The Company intends to expand the prospect’s acreage footprint through a program to re-lease expired tracts and acquire new leases within the area of mutual interest.

Exploration Agreement

Concurrent with the completion of the Acquisition, Expion entered into the Exploration Agreement with the acquired company and an experienced local counterparty that will serve as lease manager and provide leasing services for the project. The agreement establishes the parties’ respective rights and obligations with respect to the prospect.

The Exploration Agreement contemplates the drilling and testing of a new lateral wellbore no later than February 15, 2027, subject to customary exceptions. Pursuant to the Exploration Agreement, the Company will commit up to $4,000,000 to finance the leasing program, with no less than $2,500,000 dedicated to leasing at the prevailing market rates