** Shares of VivoPower VVPR.O up 5.4% at 78 cents
** Co plans to spin off of Caret Digital through direct listing on Nasdaq
** VVPR shareholders will be entitled to receive 5 shares of Caret Digital for each VVPR share held
** Co says implied market capitalization of Caret is $250 million
** Says Caret intends to raise $10 million from strategic investors as part of the transaction to support growth plans
** Up to last close, shares down 44.4% YTD
(Reporting by Tanay Dhumal in Bengaluru)
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