MICROVISION, INC.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 15, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 15, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-12.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-15.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (6)
Current report
Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Global Market. To maintain our listing on this market, we must meet Nasdaq’s listing maintenance standards. On January 12, 2026, we received a notification letter from Nasdaq advising that, based upon the closing bid price for the last 30 consecutive business days, the Company no longer met the continued listing requirement to maintain a minimum bid price of $1 per share, as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1).
Current report
The production of our sensors is dependent on producing or sourcing certain key components and raw materials at acceptable price levels. If we are unable to adequately reduce and control the costs of such key components, we will be unable to realize manufacturing cost targets, which could reduce the market adoption of our products, damage our reputation with current or prospective customers, and harm our brand, business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.
Current report
Although we are evaluating and, where we believe appropriate, incorporating the use of AI tools into our operations, such as the use of generative AI tools to assist in the development of code, our use of such tools may subject us to significant competitive, legal, regulatory and other risks, and there can be no assurance that our use of AI tools will enhance our business operations or result in a benefit to us. Our competitors may be more successful in their use of AI tools, including by developing superior products or improving their operations with the assistance of AI. Additionally, there could be adverse impacts from inaccurate or flawed algorithms. Our use of AI tools could also result in the loss of confidential information or intellectual property or an inability to claim or enforce intellectual property rights, as well as subject us to risks related to intellectual property infringement or misappropriation, data privacy, cybersecurity, and the unauthorized use of our data.
Current report
In addition, the selling prices we are able to ultimately charge in the future for the products we are currently developing may be less than what we currently project. We expect to be subject to substantial pressure from automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to reduce the price of our products. It is possible that pricing pressures beyond our expectations could intensify as automotive OEMs pursue restructuring, consolidation, and cost-cutting initiatives. If we are unable to generate sufficient production cost savings in the future to offset price reductions, our gross margin and profitability would be adversely affected.
Current report
In addition to automotive markets, we are investing in and pursuing market opportunities in industrial and security & defense markets. We believe that our future revenue growth, if any, will depend in part on our ability to expand within new markets such as these and to enter new markets as they emerge. Each of these markets presents distinct risks and, in many cases, requires us to address the particular requirements of that market.
Current report
Addressing the unique requirements of adjacent markets can be time-consuming and costly. The market for lidar technology and perception solutions outside of automotive applications is relatively new, rapidly developing, and unproven in many markets or industries. Many of our customers and potential customers outside of the automotive industry remain in the testing and development phases, and we cannot be certain that they will commercialize products or systems with our products or at all. Additionally, we cannot be certain that lidar-based solutions will be sold into these markets at prices or scale needed to achieve profitability.
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Previous report
We have, in the past, identified a material weakness in our internal controls.
Previous report
In the second quarter of 2021, we identified a material weakness in the controls that support our determination of the grant date of equity awards. If we identify further material weaknesses in our internal controls, our failure to establish and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting could result in material misstatements in our financial statements and a failure to meet our reporting obligations. Any such failure could cause investors to lose confidence in the accuracy of our financial reports, harm our reputation, and adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
Previous report
Our internal controls over financial reporting beginning for fiscal year 2024 include controls of our subsidiary, MicroVision GmbH, which became a significant subsidiary upon the closing of our acquisition of assets from Ibeo in 2023. Given the added complexity stemming from the inclusion of our German subsidiary within our control environment, the risk of a material weakness in internal controls will be higher than it has been to date.
Previous report
On October 23, 2024, we issued a senior secured convertible note in the principal amount of $45.0 million. Pursuant to the securities purchase agreement dated October 14, 2024, we can issue up to an aggregate principal amount of $75.0 million in senior secured convertible notes to the holder of the October 2024 convertible note, subject to certain conditions and limitations. The terms of any additional convertible notes issued pursuant to the October 2024 securities purchase agreement would be similar to the terms of the existing convertible note.
Previous report
Over the past several months, the U.S. government’s tariff policy has been inconsistent and unpredictable, with a broad range of new tariffs on virtually all imports into the United States. Although the tariff policy environment has been and is expected to continue to be dynamic, and the ultimate impact of any tariffs will depend on the magnitude and duration of the tariffs and the countries impacted, we expect to be negatively impacted by new tariff costs in connection with imports from every country from which we import component parts, as well as tariffs attributable to sales of our products. If we are unable to mitigate tariff-related risks through supply chain adjustments, pricing strategies, sourcing arrangements or other measures, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Previous report
Moreover, U.S. policy changes and uncertainty about such changes may increase market volatility and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Given the relative significance of our European operations, unfavorable fluctuations in relevant exchange rates will negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.
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Previous wording
The likelihood of our success must be considered in light of the expenses, difficulties and delays frequently encountered by companies formed to develop and commercialize new technologies. In particular, our operations to date have focused primarily on research and development of our Laser Beam Scanning, or LBS, technology system, including products built around that technology such as our automotive lidar sensors, and development of demonstration units. We are unable to accurately estimate future revenues and operating expenses based upon historical performance.
Current wording
The likelihood of our success must be considered in light of the expenses, difficulties and delays frequently encountered by companies formed to develop and commercialize new technologies. In particular, our operations to date have focused primarily on research and development, initially of our Laser Beam Scanning, or LBS, technology system, including products built around that technology, and more recently of other core technologies around which our automotive lidar sensors are built. We are unable to accurately estimate future revenues and operating expenses based upon historical performance.
Previous wording
Based on our current operating plan, we anticipate that we have sufficient cash and cash equivalents to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months. We will, however, require additional capital to fund our operating plan past that time. We will seek to obtain additional capital through development revenue, product sales, licensing activities, and/or through the issuance of equity or debt securities. There can be no assurance that any such efforts to obtain additional capital would be successful.
Current wording
Based on our current operating plan, including expected financing activities, we anticipate that we have sufficient cash and cash equivalents to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months. We will, however, require additional capital to fund our operating plan past that time. We will seek to obtain additional capital through the issuance of equity or debt securities, development revenue, product sales, and/or licensing activities. There can be no assurance that any such efforts to obtain additional capital would be successful.
Previous wording
We are currently focused on developing and commercializing our perception software and sensor solutions. This involves introducing new technologies into an emerging market which creates significant uncertainty about our ability to accurately project the amounts and timing of revenue, costs, and cash flows. Our capital requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, the commercial success of our technologies, the rate at which OEMs and other customers introduce systems incorporating our solutions and technologies and the market acceptance and competitive position of such systems. Our expenses increased significantly as a result of the January 2023 Ibeo acquisition and related headcount increase, though in 2024 we effectuated meaningful headcount reductions. If revenues continue to be less than we anticipate, if the mix of revenues and the associated margins vary from anticipated amounts, or if expenses exceed the amounts budgeted, we may require additional capital earlier than expected to fund our operations. In addition, our operating plan provides for the development of strategic relationships with suppliers of components, products and systems, and equipment manufacturers that may require additional investments by us.
Current wording
We are currently focused on developing and commercializing our lidar sensors and perception solutions. This involves introducing new technologies into an emerging market which creates significant uncertainty about our ability to accurately project the amounts and timing of revenue, costs, and cash flows. Our capital requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, the commercial success of our technologies, the rate at which OEMs and other customers introduce systems incorporating our solutions and technologies and the market acceptance and competitive position of such systems. Our expenses have increased significantly as a result of recent asset acquisitions, including Ibeo in January 2023, Scantinel Photonics in January 2026, and Luminar Technologies in February 2026, and related headcount increases with each acquisition. If revenues continue to be less than we anticipate, if the mix of revenues and the associated margins vary from anticipated amounts, or if expenses exceed the amounts budgeted, we may require additional capital earlier than expected to fund our operations. In addition, our operating plan provides for the development of strategic relationships with suppliers of components, products and systems, and equipment manufacturers that may require additional investment by us.
Previous wording
Additional capital may not be available to us or, if available, may not be available at a level or on terms acceptable to us or on a timely basis. Raising additional capital may involve issuing securities with rights and preferences that are senior to our common stock and may dilute the value of our current shareholders’ investment in us. Moreover, raising capital through the sale of our equity securities is dependent upon the availability of the requisite shares of authorized stock, which is driven by the market price of our stock and the approval of our stockholders. As of September 30, 2025, we had approximately 158.9 million authorized shares of common stock available for issuance. If adequate capital resources are not available on a timely basis, we may consider limiting our operations substantially and we may be unable to continue as a going concern. This limitation of operations could include reducing investments in our research and development projects, staff, operating costs, and capital expenditures which could jeopardize our ability to achieve our business goals or satisfy our customer requirements.
Current wording
Additional capital may not be available to us or, if available, may not be available at a level or on terms acceptable to us or on a timely basis. Raising additional capital may involve issuing securities with rights and preferences that are senior to our common stock and may dilute the value of our current shareholders’ investment in us. Moreover, raising capital through the sale of our equity securities is dependent upon the availability of the requisite shares of authorized stock, which is driven by the market price of our stock and the approval of our stockholders. If adequate capital resources are not available on a timely basis, we may consider limiting our operations substantially and we may be unable to continue as a going concern. This limitation of operations could include reducing investments in our research and development projects, staff, operating costs, and capital expenditures which could jeopardize our ability to achieve our business goals or satisfy our customer requirements.
Previous wording
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, a leading manufacturer of agriculture equipment accounted for $0.5 million in revenue, representing 51% of our total revenue. An automotive supplier accounted for $0.2 million in revenue, representing 20% of our total revenue. An automotive manufacturer accounted for $0.2 million in revenue, representing 18% of our total revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a leading supplier of agricultural equipment accounted for $1.7 million in revenue, representing 55% of our total revenue as part of a last-time buy of a legacy product. Additionally, a major global trucking OEM accounted for $0.6 million in revenue, representing 20% of our total revenue, and an automotive supplier accounted for $0.3 million in revenue, representing 10% of our total revenue. Our revenue has been negatively effected by the loss of certain of these customers and could continue to be if not replaced with new, materially equivalent customer wins.
Current wording
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, a top-ten global automotive OEM accounted for $0.5 million, or 54%, of total revenue, a leading construction manufacturer accounted for $0.2 million, or 22%, of total revenue, and an EU-based autonomous robotics developer accounted for $0.2 million, or 17%, of total revenue. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment accounted for $0.5 million in revenue and an automotive supplier accounted for $0.1 million in revenue, representing 80% and 14% of our total revenue, respectively. Our revenue has been negatively affected by the loss of certain of these customers and could continue to be if not retained or replaced with new, materially equivalent customer wins.
Previous wording
Our stock price has fluctuated significantly in the past, has recently been volatile, and may be volatile in the future. Over the 52-week period ending November 5, 2025, our common stock has traded at a low of $0.80 and a high of $1.95. We may continue to experience sustained depression or substantial volatility in our stock price in the foreseeable future unrelated to our operating performance or prospects. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we incurred a loss per share of $0.22.
Current wording
Our stock price has fluctuated significantly in the past, has recently been volatile, and may be volatile in the future. Over the 52-week period ending May 6, 2026, our common stock has traded at a low of $0.51 and a high of $1.73. We may continue to experience sustained depression or substantial volatility in our stock price in the foreseeable future unrelated to our operating performance or prospects. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we incurred a loss per share of $0.08.
Previous wording
Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Global Market. To maintain our listing on this market, we must meet Nasdaq’s listing maintenance standards. As a result of recent declines and volatility in our stock price, there is a significant risk that we could fail to maintain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market. If we are unable to continue to meet Nasdaq’s listing maintenance standards for any reason, such as our minimum bid price falling below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days, our common stock could be delisted from The Nasdaq Global Market. If our common stock were delisted, we may seek to list our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market, the NYSE American or on a regional stock exchange or, if one or more broker-dealer market makers comply with applicable requirements, the over-the-counter, or OTC, market. Listing on such other market or exchange could reduce the liquidity of our common stock. If our common stock were to trade in the OTC market, an investor would find it more difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations for the price of, the common stock.
Current wording
As a result of recent declines and volatility in our stock price, there is a significant risk that we could fail to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. If we are unable to regain compliance within the 180-day period and then continue to meet Nasdaq’s listing maintenance standards for any reason, such as our minimum bid price falling below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days, our common stock could be delisted from The Nasdaq Global Market. If our common stock were delisted, we may seek to list our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market, the NYSE American or on a regional stock exchange or, if one or more broker-dealer market makers comply with applicable requirements, the over-the-counter, or OTC, market. Listing on such other market or exchange could reduce the liquidity of our common stock. If our common stock were to trade in the OTC market, an investor would find it more difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations for the price of, the common stock.
Previous wording
On November 5, 2025, the closing price of our common stock was $1.08 per share.
Current wording
On May 6, 2026, the closing price of our common stock was $0.66 per share.
Previous wording
We are generally not restricted from issuing additional common stock, including any securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, common stock. If we issue additional common stock, or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for common stock (including additional convertible notes to the holder of the convertible note issued by us in October 2024 pursuant to the securities purchase agreement dated October 14, 2024), our stockholders could experience additional dilution, and any such issuances may result in downward pressure on the price of our common stock.
Current wording
We are generally not restricted from issuing additional common stock, including any securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, common stock. Pursuant to the terms of our outstanding convertible notes, however, we are required to reserve a certain number of shares of common stock for potential issuance under the notes. If we issue additional common stock, or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for common stock (such as the recent issuance by us pursuant to the securities purchase and exchange agreement dated February 23, 2026), our stockholders could experience additional dilution, and any such issuances may result in downward pressure on the price of our common stock.
Previous wording
There are risks associated with our outstanding convertible note, and any additional convertible notes that may be issued under the October 2024 securities purchase agreement, that could adversely affect our business and financial condition.
Current wording
There are risks associated with our outstanding convertible note that could adversely affect our business and financial condition.
Previous wording
The convertible note provides for certain events of default, such as our failing to make timely payments under the note and failing to timely comply with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. The October 2024 securities purchase agreement and the convertible note also contain customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on incurring additional indebtedness, the creation of additional liens on our assets, and entering into investments, as well as a minimum liquidity requirement.
Current wording
On February 23, 2026, we issued two senior secured convertible notes in the aggregate principal amount of $43.0 million pursuant to the securities purchase and exchange agreement dated February 23, 2026.The convertible notes provide for certain events of default, such as our failing to make timely payments under the note and failing to timely comply with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. The February 2026 securities purchase and exchange agreement and the convertible notes also contain customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on incurring additional indebtedness, the creation of additional liens on our assets, and entering into investments, as well as a minimum liquidity requirement.
Previous wording
Our ability to remain in compliance with the covenants under the convertible note depends on, among other things, our operating performance, competitive developments, financial market conditions and stock exchange listing of our common stock, all of which are significantly affected by financial, business, economic and other factors. We are not able to control many of these factors. Accordingly, our cash flow may not be sufficient to allow us to pay principal on the note and any additional convertible notes issued under the securities purchase agreement or meet our other obligations thereunder. Our level of indebtedness under the securities purchase agreement could have other important consequences, including the following:
Current wording
Our ability to remain in compliance with the covenants under the convertible notes depends on, among other things, our operating performance, competitive developments, financial market conditions and stock exchange listing of our common stock, all of which are significantly affected by financial, business, economic and other factors. We are not able to control many of these factors. Accordingly, our cash flow may not be sufficient to allow us to pay principal on the notes or meet our other obligations thereunder. Our level of indebtedness under the securities purchase and exchange agreement could have other important consequences, including the following:
Previous wording
Our obligations to the holder pursuant to the October 2024 convertible note, and any additional convertible notes, are secured by a security interest in all of our bank and securities accounts, now owned and hereafter created or acquired, and if we default on those obligations, the holder could foreclose on our bank and securities accounts.
Current wording
Our obligations to the holder pursuant to the February 2026 convertible notes are secured by a security interest in all of our bank and securities accounts, now owned and hereafter created or acquired, and if we default on those obligations, the holder could foreclose on our bank and securities accounts.
Previous wording
Our obligations under the convertible note, and any additional convertible notes issued pursuant to the October 2024 securities purchase agreement, and the related transaction documents, are secured by a security interest in all of our bank and securities accounts, now owned and hereafter created or acquired. As a result, if we default on our obligations under the convertible note, or any additional convertible notes, the collateral agent on behalf of the holder could foreclose on the security interests and liquidate some or all of our bank and securities accounts, which would harm our business, financial condition and results of operations and could require us to reduce or cease operations and investors may lose all or part of your investment.
Current wording
Our obligations under the convertible notes and the related transaction documents, are secured by a security interest in all of our bank and securities accounts, now owned and hereafter created or acquired. As a result, if we default on our obligations under the convertible note the collateral agent on behalf of the holder could foreclose on the security interests and liquidate some or all of our bank and securities accounts, which would harm our business, financial condition and results of operations and could require us to reduce or cease operations and investors may lose all or part of your investment.
Previous wording
We could face lawsuits related to our use of LBS technology or other technologies, which would be costly, and any adverse outcome could limit our ability to commercialize our technologies or products.
Current wording
We could face lawsuits related to our use of our core technologies, which would be costly, and any adverse outcome could limit our ability to commercialize our technologies or products.
Previous wording
We are aware of several patents held by third parties that relate to certain aspects of light scanning displays, 3D sensing products, and other technologies that are core to our sensor hardware. These patents could be used as a basis to challenge the validity, limit the scope or limit our ability to obtain additional or broader patent rights of our patents. A successful challenge to the validity of our patents could limit our ability to commercialize our technology or products incorporating our LBS or other technology and, consequently, materially reduce our ability to generate revenues. Moreover, we cannot be certain that patent holders or other third parties will not claim infringement by us with respect to current and future technology. Because U.S. patent applications are held and examined in secrecy, it is also possible that presently pending U.S. applications could eventually be issued with claims that could be infringed by our products or our technology.
Current wording
There could be patents held by third parties that relate to certain aspects of technologies that are core to our sensor hardware. Such patents could be used as a basis to challenge the validity, limit the scope or limit our ability to obtain additional or broader patent rights of our patents. A successful challenge to the validity of our patents could limit our ability to commercialize our technology or products incorporating the relevant technologies and, consequently, materially reduce our ability to generate revenues. Moreover, we cannot be certain that patent holders or other third parties will not claim infringement by us with respect to current and future technology. Because U.S. patent applications are held and examined in secrecy, it is also possible that presently pending U.S. applications could eventually be issued with claims that could be infringed by our products or our technology.
Previous wording
Our ability to successfully offer products and solutions incorporating our technologies and implement our business plan in a rapidly evolving market requires an effective planning and management process. The growth in business and relationships with customers and other third parties has placed, and will continue to place, a significant strain on our management systems and resources. We will need to continue to improve our financial and managerial controls, reporting systems and procedures, and will need to continue to train and manage our workforce. We continue to strengthen our compliance programs, including our compliance programs related to product certifications (in particular, certifications applicable to the automotive market), export controls, privacy, cybersecurity, and anti-corruption. We may not be able to implement improvements in an efficient or timely manner and may discover deficiencies in existing controls, programs, systems and procedures, which could have an adverse effect on our business, reputation and financial results.
Current wording
Our ability to successfully offer products and solutions incorporating our technologies and implement our business plan in a rapidly evolving market requires an effective planning and management process. In particular following our recent asset acquisitions, the growth in business and relationships with customers and other third parties has placed, and will continue to place, a significant strain on our management systems and resources. We will need to continue to improve our financial and managerial controls, reporting systems and procedures, and will need to continue to train and manage our workforce. We continue to strengthen our compliance programs, including our compliance programs related to product certifications (in particular, certifications applicable to the automotive market), export controls, privacy, cybersecurity, and anti-corruption. We may not be able to implement improvements in an efficient or timely manner and may discover deficiencies in existing controls, programs, systems and procedures, which could have an adverse effect on our business, reputation and financial results.
Previous wording
Our potential customers, including industrial and automotive OEMs, are large, multinational companies with substantial negotiating power relative to us and, in some instances, may have internal solutions that are competitive to our products. These large, multinational companies also have significant resources, which may allow them to acquire or develop competitive technologies either independently or in partnership with others. Accordingly, even after investing significant resources to develop a product, we may not secure a series production award or, even after securing a series production award, may not be able to commercialize a product on profitable terms. If our products are not selected by these large companies or if these companies develop or acquire competitive technology or negotiate terms that are disadvantageous to us, it will have an adverse effect on our business prospects.
Current wording
Our potential customers, including industrial and automotive OEMs, are large, multinational companies with substantial negotiating power relative to us and, in some instances, may have internal solutions that are competitive to our products. These large, multinational companies also have significant resources, which may allow them to acquire or develop competitive technologies either independently or in partnership with others. Accordingly, even after investing significant resources to develop a product, we may not secure a series production award or, even after securing a series production award, may not be able to commercialize a product on profitable terms or scale. If our products are not selected by these large companies or if these companies develop or acquire competitive technology or negotiate terms that are disadvantageous to us, it will have an adverse effect on our business prospects.
Previous wording
At various times in our history, including currently and in the recent past, general worldwide economic conditions have experienced downturns due to slower economic activity, concerns about inflation, tariffs, increased energy costs, decreased consumer confidence, reduced corporate profits and capital spending, and adverse business conditions. Any continuation or worsening of global economic and financial conditions could materially adversely affect: (i) our ability to raise, or the cost of, needed capital, (ii) demand for our current and future products, and (iii) our ability to commercialize products. Additionally, the outbreak of wars or infectious diseases, as recently experienced, may cause an unexpected deterioration in economic conditions. We cannot predict the timing, strength, or duration of any economic slowdown or subsequent economic recovery, worldwide, regionally or in the industrial, automotive or technology sectors.
Current wording
At various times in our history, including currently and in the recent past, general worldwide economic conditions have experienced downturns due instability in global tariffs, to slower economic activity, concerns about inflation, increased energy costs, decreased consumer confidence, reduced corporate profits and capital spending, and adverse business conditions. Any continuation or worsening of global economic and financial conditions could materially adversely affect: (i) our ability to raise, or the cost of, needed capital, (ii) demand for our current and future products, and (iii) our ability to commercialize products. Additionally, prolonged military confrontations, or the outbreak of wars or infectious diseases, as experienced currently and in the recent past, may cause an unexpected deterioration in economic conditions. We cannot predict the timing, strength, or duration of any economic slowdown or subsequent economic recovery, worldwide, regionally or in automotive, industrial, or security & defense sectors.
Previous wording
On December 1, 2022, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire certain assets from Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH. We expended significant management time and effort, as well as capital, identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and executing this transaction and, since the closing of the acquisition on January 31, 2023, we have invested additional time and capital working to integrate our new Hamburg- and Detroit-based teams and operations. We cannot guarantee that these integration efforts will be successful, that the goals of the acquisition will be realized, or that the increase to our operating expenses or cash requirements will be manageable. During the first half of 2024, we downsized our Germany operations.
Current wording
In January 2023, January 2026, and February 2026, we completed acquisitions of certain assets from Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH, Scantinel Photonics GmbH, and Luminar Technologies, Inc., respectively. For each of these acquisitions, we expended significant management time and effort, as well as capital, identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and executing these transactions. We have also invested, and continue to invest, time and capital working to integrate employees and operations from each of these acquisitions into our global organization. We cannot guarantee that these integration efforts will be successful, that the goals of the acquisitions will be realized, or that the increase to our operating expenses or cash requirements will be manageable.
Previous wording
In the future, we may again undertake acquisitions to add new products and technologies, acquire talent, gain new sales channels or enter into new markets or sales territories. In addition to possible stockholder approval, we may need approvals and licenses from relevant government authorities for the acquisitions and to comply with any applicable laws and regulations, which could result in increased delay and costs, and may disrupt our business strategy if we fail to do so. Furthermore, acquisitions and the subsequent integration of new assets, businesses, key personnel, customers, vendors and suppliers require significant attention from our management and could result in a diversion of resources from our existing business, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our operations. Acquired assets or businesses may not generate the financial results we expect. Acquisitions could result in the use of substantial amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the occurrence of significant goodwill impairment charges, amortization expenses for other intangible assets, and exposure to potential unknown liabilities of the acquired business. Moreover, the costs of identifying and consummating acquisitions may be significant.
Current wording
In the future, we may again undertake acquisitions to add new products and technologies, acquire talent, gain new sales channels or enter into new markets or sales territories. In addition to possible stockholder approval, we may need approvals and licenses from relevant government authorities for the acquisitions and to comply with any applicable laws and regulations, which could result in increased delay and costs, and may disrupt our business strategy if we fail to do so. Furthermore, acquisitions and the subsequent integration of new assets, businesses, key personnel, customers, vendors and suppliers require significant attention from our management and could result in a diversion of resources from our existing business, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our operations. Acquired assets or businesses may not generate the financial results we expect. Acquisitions could result in the use of substantial amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the occurrence of significant goodwill and other acquired-asset impairment charges, amortization expenses for other intangible assets, and exposure to potential unknown liabilities of the acquired business. Moreover, the costs of identifying and consummating acquisitions may be significant.
Previous wording
Our success depends on our executive officers and other key personnel and on our ability to attract and retain qualified new personnel. Achievement of our business objectives will require substantial additional expertise in the areas of sales and marketing, research and product development and manufacturing. Competition for qualified personnel in these fields is intense, and the inability to attract and retain additional highly skilled personnel, or the loss of key personnel, could hinder our ability to compete effectively in the automotive or technology markets and adversely affect our business strategy execution and results of operations.
Current wording
Our success depends on our executive officers and other key personnel and on our ability to attract and retain qualified new personnel. Achievement of our business objectives will require substantial additional expertise in the areas of sales and marketing, engineering, project management, operations, and manufacturing. Competition for qualified personnel in these fields is intense, and the inability to attract and retain additional highly skilled personnel, or the loss of key personnel, could hinder our ability to compete effectively in the automotive or technology markets and adversely affect our business strategy execution and results of operations.
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Risks Related to Development for the Industrial and Automotive Markets
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Risks Related to Development for our Target Markets
Previous wording
We are pursuing opportunities in rapidly evolving markets, including technological and regulatory changes, and it is difficult to predict the timing and size of the opportunities. For example, lidar-based ADAS solutions require complex technology and because these automotive systems depend on technology from many companies, commercialization of ADAS products could be delayed or impaired on account of certain technological components of ours or others not being ready to be deployed in vehicles. In addition, the selling prices we are able to ultimately charge in the future for the products we are currently developing may be less than what we currently project. Our future financial performance will depend on our ability to make timely investments in the correct market opportunities. If one or more of these markets experience a shift in prospective customer demand, our products may not compete as effectively, if at all, and they may not be designed into commercialized products. Given the evolving nature of the markets in which we operate, it is difficult to predict customer demand or adoption rates for our products, selling prices or the future growth of our target markets. If demand does not develop or if we cannot accurately forecast it, the size of our markets, inventory requirements or future financial results will be adversely affected.
Current wording
Our future financial performance will depend on our ability to make timely investments in the correct market opportunities. If one or more of these markets experience a shift in prospective customer demand, our products may not compete as effectively, if at all, and they may not be designed into commercialized products. Given the evolving nature of the markets in which we operate, it is difficult to predict customer demand or adoption rates for our products, selling prices or the future growth of our target markets. If demand does not develop or if we cannot accurately forecast it, the size of our markets, inventory requirements or future financial results will be adversely affected.
Previous wording
Because perception solutions involving lidar are new in the markets we are seeking to enter, our market forecasts may not materialize as anticipated.
Current wording
Because perception solutions involving lidar are new in the markets we are seeking to enter, opportunities in those market and related forecasts may not materialize as anticipated.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
We are pursuing opportunities in rapidly evolving markets, including technological and regulatory changes, and it is difficult to predict the timing and size of the opportunities. For example, lidar-based ADAS solutions require complex technology and because these automotive systems depend on technology from many companies, commercialization of ADAS products could be delayed or impaired on account of certain technological components of ours or others not being ready to be deployed in vehicles.