Polar Power, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 20, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 20, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-19.
0001493152-25-024286
ITEM 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-20.
0001493152-26-024680
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.
Compared 125 previous paragraphs and 115 current paragraphs.
85 unchanged; 27 reworded; 3 added; 13 removed; 0 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 9 previous and 10 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (3)
Current report
We have been evicted from our headquarters facility and may face eviction from our warehouse facility; it we fail to have appropriate facilities to operate our business, our operations, financial condition and results of operations will be adversely affected.
Current report
On May 11, 2026, we entered into a Settlement Agreement with the landlord for each of our headquarters facility and our warehouse facility that became effective as of May 7, 2026. The Settlement Agreement addressed the matter of delinquent rents and an expired lease. Regarding our headquarters facility, we agreed to make immediate payment of $400,000 towards past due rents, and the landlord agreed to cease eviction procedures. The landlord also agreed to extend the property lease from June 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027, and reduce the monthly rent from $84,000 to $55,000. Regarding the warehouse facility, we agreed to vacate the facility by August 31, 2026 and leave the premises in the condition required by the relevant lease agreement; in exchange, the landlord agreed to waive rents for the months of June, July, and August 2026. Each landlord reserved the right to charge for any waived rents or continue with eviction action should we fail to meet the requirements listed in the Settlement Agreement. We also may have to pay liquidated damages if we fail to vacate the properties in the event either or both landlords decide to exercise their rights for eviction.
Current report
On May 19, 2026, the landlord for our headquarters facility evicted us from that facility. The headquarters facility is where we, among other things, have our offices, conduct design work, and assemble and tests our products. We are currently relocating these activities to our warehouse facility. We are continuing our operations, but expect there to be disruptions and difficulties with this change. Further, if the landlord for the warehouse facility were to evict us from that facility, we could have difficulty finding an appropriate location from which to operate our business, which would have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial results and financial condition.
Removed paragraphs (13)
Previous report
As a result of our history of losses and negative cash flows from operations, our management has performed an analysis and concluded that substantial doubt exists about our ability to continue as a going concern, and we may need to raise additional financing to continue our operations.
Previous report
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared under the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded a net loss of $5,621 and used cash in operations of $589. Further, the Company was delinquent in its rent payments to its landlords for its office and warehouse facilities. See “--We manufacture and assemble a majority of our products at two facilities. We are delinquent in our rent payments to our landlords for our office and warehouse facilities. Any prolonged disruption in the operations of these facilities would result in a decline in our sales and profitability.” The Company was also not in compliance with two affirmative covenants under the Loan Agreement. See “--We are currently not in compliance with two affirmative covenants under the Loan Agreement with Pinnacle. The loan from Pinnacle may discontinue and our ability to secure other financing is uncertain.”
Previous report
These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm, in its audit report to the financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. See “ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources - Going concern.”
Previous report
Based on our current operating plan, we may need to raise additional financing to continue our operations for the foreseeable future, and until we become profitable. Our future viability as an ongoing business is dependent on our ability to generate cash from our operating activities or to raise additional capital to finance our operations. We expect to finance our future cash needs through equity or debt financings, collaborations or a combination of these approaches. The sale of equity or convertible debt securities may result in dilution to our stockholders, and, in the case of preferred equity securities or convertible debt, those securities could provide for rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of our common stock. Debt financings may subject us to covenant limitations or restrictions on our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt or making capital expenditures. Our ability to raise additional funds may be adversely impacted by negative global economic conditions and any disruptions to and volatility in the credit and financial markets in the United States and worldwide or other factors. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in acquiring additional funding at levels sufficient to fund our operations or on terms favorable or acceptable to us. If we are unable to obtain adequate financing when needed or on terms favorable or acceptable to us, we may be forced to delay, reduce the scope of or eliminate one or more of our research and development programs.
Previous report
The perception that we might be unable to continue as a going concern may also make it more difficult to obtain financing for the continuation of our operations on terms that are favorable to us, or at all, and could result in the loss of confidence by investors and employees. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. If we are unable to continue as a going concern, we may have to liquidate our assets and may receive less than the value at which those assets are carried on our consolidated financial statements, and it is likely that our investors will lose all or a part of their investment.
Previous report
We are currently not in compliance with two affirmative covenants under the Loan Agreement with Pinnacle. The loan from Pinnacle may discontinue and our ability to secure other financing is uncertain.
Previous report
Effective September 30, 2020, the Company entered into an Agreement with Pinnacle which will expire on September 30, 2026. The Loan Agreement, as amended, provides for a revolving credit facility under which Pinnacle may, in its sole discretion upon the Company’s request, make advances to us up to $7,500, subject to certain limitations and adjustments. The Loan Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants. At September 30, 2025, the Company was not in compliance with the affirmative covenant requiring all taxes including unsecured property taxes to be paid in full before becoming delinquent, of which the Company has a delinquent balance of $29. The Company was also not in compliance with the affirmative covenant requiring the Company to attain a minimum Effective Tangible Net Worth greater than $6,000, as the Company attained a Tangible Net Worth of $3,405 after recording an inventory write-down of $1,967 to adjust the book value of its inventory to its net realizable value, and $455 impairment of right-of-use asset and lease deposits. While the Company expects to regain compliance, there is no guarantee that the Company will be able to do so. Further, Pinnacle, as of October 21, 2025, pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, lowered the valuation on certain of the Company’s inventory. As a result of the reduction in the valuation of certain of the Company’s inventory, the Company has an over-advance of $480 at October 21, 2025, and therefore, pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, Pinnacle is permitted take certain actions, including the creation of reserves against amounts that would be available for borrowing or the reduction of its advance rates without declaring an event of default on the facilities, if it determines, in its good faith credit judgment that such reserves are necessary. We are in current discussions with Pinnacle and negotiating with them in good faith on these terms, and expect to come to a mutually agreeable outcome, which, at this time, we believe will provide that Pinnacle will accept certain amounts we expect to receive in purchase orders over the next few months ($325 by December 15, 2025), provided that if such purchase orders are not fulfilled, $325 will be due in December, regardless, and in each case the balance outstanding ($155) will be due by January 15, 2026. While the Company believes it has a good working relationship with Pinnacle, Pinnacle could seek other remedies against the Company pursuant to the Loan Agreement or terminate the Loan Agreement. If the Company is unable to comply with the Loan Agreement, or amendments if applicable, the Company may lose its financing with Pinnacle.
Previous report
The Nasdaq notice indicated that, in accordance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we will be provided 180 calendar days, or until May 22, 2024, to regain compliance. On May 17, 2024, we submitted a request for an extension of time to meet compliance, and on May 30, 2024, we received a Nasdaq extension letter granting us until November 18, 2024 to meet compliance.
Previous report
On November 11, 2024, we held our annual meeting of stockholders. At the meeting, our stockholders approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation, in substantially the form attached to the proxy statement as Appendix A to allow the Board of Directors to effect, in its discretion prior to December 31, 2024, a reverse stock split of all of our issued and outstanding common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, at a specific ratio, ranging from one-for-three (1:3) to one-for-twenty (1:20), with the timing and ratio to be determined by the Board if effected. On November 11, 2024, our Board approved a reverse stock split at a ratio of one-for-seven (1:7) (the “Reverse Stock Split”). On November 18, 2024, the Company effected a 1:7 Reverse Stock Split of its shares of common stock.
Previous report
On November 19, 2024, the Company received a new letter from Nasdaq notifying the Company that, as a result of the Company’s failure to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule by November 18, 2024, Nasdaq determined to delist the Company’s common stock from The Nasdaq Capital Market. On November 26, 2024, the Company submitted a hearing request to a hearing panel to appeal Nasdaq’s determination, and the hearing request stayed the suspension of the Company’s common stock. The hearing was scheduled to occur on January 23, 2025.
Previous report
On December 18, 2023, Peter Gross, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Gross, an independent director, served as a member of the audit committee, chair of the compensation committee and chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee of the Board at the time of his resignation. On January 5, 2024, the Company received a notification letter from Nasdaq that due to Mr. Gross’ resignation, the Company is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605. Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(4), the Company is entitled to a cure period to regain compliance (i) until the earlier of the Company’s next annual shareholders’ meeting or December 18, 2024; or (ii) if the next annual shareholders’ meeting is held before September 17, 2024, then the Company must evidence compliance no later than September 17, 2024.
Previous report
Effective July 25, 2024, we appointed Michael Field as a new member of the Board of Directors of the Company and appointed him, as an independent director, to serve as a member of the audit committee, chair of the compensation committee and chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee of the Board. By admitting Michael Field to the Board of Directors, we are back in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605 effective July 25, 2024.
Previous report
The Company is party to that certain Sales Agreement with the Sales Agent, pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, from time to time through the Sales Agent, shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, up to a maximum amount as set forth in the Sales Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of the Sales Agreement, and as of November 19, 2025, the Company sold 147,144 Shares pursuant to the Sales Agreement.
Reworded paragraphs (27)
Previous wording
We manufacture and assemble our DC power systems at our two production facilities located in Gardena, California. We are currently delinquent in our rent payments to our landlords for our office and warehouse facilities. The landlord for our headquarters and manufacturing facility at 249 E. Gardena Blvd., Gardena, California filed a summons for eviction on October 24, 2025. We are negotiating with this landlord on a payment plan for the delinquent rent, and expect to come to a mutually agreeable outcome, which, at this time, such amicable proposal provides that the Company shall agree to pay the delinquent rent by February 28, 2026, and the landlord shall, in consideration of such agreement, release and settle the claim for eviction. The landlord for the other facility for which we are delinquent on rent, has not served us any legal documents or assessed late fees for the delinquent rent. However, they may do so in the future. We are also negotiating with this landlord on a payment plan for the delinquent rent. While we are negotiating with both landlords in good faith on payment plans, there is no guarantee that we and the landlords could reach an agreement on a payment plan, or that even if we reached an agreement, we could raise sufficient capital to pay the delinquent rent. It is possible that we will be forced to vacate from any or all facilities, and if that happens, we might have difficulty locating a new headquarters, or new manufacturing or warehouse facilities that are adequate, in a timely manner. Our production could be significantly delayed, access to our inventory could be impaired, and our operations could halt for a significant period of time.
Current wording
As of the date hereof, we are pursuing third-party financing that we would use to pay the landlords and certain other expenses. There is no guarantee that we will raise sufficient capital to pay the delinquent rent or that the landlord for the headquarters facility would agree to let us use that facility if we were to pay the rent. It is possible that we will be forced to vacate from both facilities, and if that happens, we may have difficulty securing new headquarters, or new manufacturing or warehouse facilities that are adequate. Our production could be significantly delayed, access to our inventory could be impaired, and our operations could halt for a significant period of time.
Previous wording
In general, we believe that our results of operations are not dependent on moderate changes in the inflation rate. Historically, we have been able to manage the impacts of more significant changes in inflation rates through our customer relationships, customer agreements that may provide for price increases and continued focus on improvements of operational productivity. However, the current inflationary environment, we believe, has impacted the Company’s business in the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and may continue to impact its business in 2025 and beyond, including as a result of increased energy costs, increase materials costs due to higher tariffs on key components which may not be able to pass to customers as well as increasing wages in the labor markets in which we compete. Inflation could continue to pressure our margins in future periods. Adverse economic conditions resulting from inflationary pressures, U.S. Federal Reserve actions, geopolitical issues or otherwise are difficult to predict and may have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Current wording
In general, we believe that our results of operations are not dependent on moderate changes in the inflation rate. Historically, we have been able to manage the impacts of more significant changes in inflation rates through our customer relationships, customer agreements that may provide for price increases and continued focus on improvements of operational productivity. However, the current inflationary environment, we believe, has impacted the Company’s business in 2025 and 2026, including as a result of increased energy costs, increase materials costs due to higher tariffs on key components which may not be able to pass to customers as well as increasing wages in the labor markets in which we compete. Inflation could continue to pressure our margins in future periods. Adverse economic conditions resulting from inflationary pressures, U.S. Federal Reserve actions, geopolitical issues or otherwise are difficult to predict and may have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Previous wording
The impacts of war and other geopolitical events, including but not limited to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the conflict between Iran and Israel and the resulting war, are difficult to predict. The resulting geopolitical uncertainty are likely to have a significant impact on the European Union, the United Kingdom and other countries, including the U.S. The threat that these military operations may expand beyond Ukraine, Israel, and Iran may have a negative impact as well. Significant increases in the price of oil and natural gas have occurred and are likely to continue putting additional inflationary pressures on central banks, including Federal Reserve System (the “FRB”). It is possible that interest rate hikes by the FRB will continue to occur in 2025, but the amount, timing, and frequency of such increases are not fully known at this time. As a result of these conflicts, the threat of cyberattacks has increased which could affect banks in the U.S. and their customers. Additionally, the United States and European nations have imposed very significant financial sanctions on the Russian Federation, including targeted sanctions on Russian banks and wealthy individuals as well as halting certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. They have denied Russian banks access the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications or SWIFT which is expected to slow international trade and make such transactions costlier to accomplish which could also negatively affect banks in the U.S. and their customers. In response to the Russian military actions, many businesses headquartered in the Eurozone and the United States have stopped doing business with Russia, which may negatively affect the profitability of those companies. The international turmoil has already had and may continue to have a negative impact on the stock market generally and, in turn, on our stock price.
Current wording
The impacts of war and other geopolitical events, including but not limited to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the military conflicts between U.S., Israel, and Iran, are difficult to predict. The resulting geopolitical uncertainty are likely to have a significant impact on the European Union, the United Kingdom and other countries, including the U.S. The threat that these military operations may expand beyond Ukraine, Israel, and the Gaza Strip may have a negative impact as well. Significant increases in the price of oil and natural gas have occurred and are likely to continue putting additional inflationary pressures on central banks, including Federal Reserve System (the “FRB”). It is possible that interest rate hikes by the FRB will continue to occur in 2026, but the amount, timing, and frequency of such increases are not fully known at this time. As a result of these conflicts, the threat of cyberattacks has increased which could affect banks in the U.S. and their customers. Additionally, the United States and European nations have imposed very significant financial sanctions on the Russian Federation, including targeted sanctions on Russian banks and wealthy individuals as well as halting certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. They have denied Russian banks access the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications or SWIFT which is expected to slow international trade and make such transactions costlier to accomplish which could also negatively affect banks in the U.S. and their customers. In response to the Russian military actions, many businesses headquartered in the Eurozone and the United States have stopped doing business with Russia, which may negatively affect the profitability of those companies. The international turmoil has already had and may continue to have a negative impact on the stock market generally and, in turn, on our stock price.
Previous wording
The continuation or escalation of events like the war in Russia-Ukraine war or the Iran-Israel conflict may also disrupt business operations of our suppliers and/or customers, causing supply chain constraints or delayed spending by our customers. The full impact of such events are not known at this time, but they could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and stock price.
Current wording
The continuation or escalation of events like the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict may also disrupt business operations of our suppliers and/or customers, causing supply chain constraints or delayed spending by our customers. The full impact of such events are not known at this time, but they could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and stock price.
Previous wording
We have incurred significant losses in the past. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we incurred net loss of approximately $5,621. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred net losses of approximately $4.1 million and $6.5 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we realized a gross profit of approximately $1.9 million, and for the year ended December 31, 2023, we realized a gross profit of approximately $0.7 million. We may incur net and gross losses in the future. We expect to rely on cash on hand, cash, if any, generated from our operations, borrowing availability under our line of credit and proceeds from our future financing activities, if any, to fund all of the cash requirements of our business. Additional losses may hamper our operations and impede us from expanding our business.
Current wording
We have incurred significant losses in the past. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we incurred net losses of approximately $9.1 million and $4.6 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we realized a net loss of approximately $178. We may incur net and gross losses in the future. We expect to rely on cash on hand, cash, if any, generated from our operations, borrowing availability under our line of credit and proceeds from our future financing activities, if any, to fund all of the cash requirements of our business. Additional losses may hamper our operations and impede us from expanding our business.
Previous wording
In addition, any unfavorable change in our business relationship with our Tier-1 wireless telecommunications carrier customers, or delays in customer implementation and deployment of our products, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operation and financial condition. Our plans to invest in the development of electric vehicle chargers, residential and commercial power products and higher capacity DC hybrid solar systems may not result in an anticipated growth in sales and may reduce our revenue growth rate.
Current wording
In addition, any unfavorable change in our business relationship with our Tier-1 telecommunications wireless carrier customers, or delays in customer implementation and deployment of our products, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operation and financial condition. Our plans to invest in the development of electric vehicle chargers, residential and commercial power products and higher capacity DC hybrid solar systems may not result in an anticipated growth in sales and may reduce our revenue growth rate.
Previous wording
The design and sales cycle for our DC power systems, from initial contact with our potential customer to the shipments of our product, may be lengthy. Customers generally consider a wide range of factors before making a purchase decision. Prior to purchasing our products, many of our customers often require a significant technical review, tests and evaluations over long periods of time (i.e., three to twenty-four months), assessments of competitive products and approval at a number of management levels within their organization. During the time our customers are evaluating our products, we may incur substantial sales and service, engineering and research and development expenses to customize our products to meet customer’s application needs. We may also make significant management efforts, increase manufacturing capacity, order long-lead-time components or purchase significant amounts of components and other inventory prior to receiving an order. Even after this evaluation process, a potential customer may not purchase our products.
Current wording
The design and sales cycle for our DC power systems, from initial contact with our potential customer to the shipments of our product, may be lengthy. Customers generally consider a wide range of factors before making a purchase decision. Prior to purchasing our products, many of our customers often require a significant technical review, tests and evaluations over long periods of time (i.e., three to twenty-four months), assessments of competitive products and approval at a number of management levels within their organization. During the time our customers are evaluating our products, we may incur substantial sales and service, engineering and research and development expenses to customize our products to meet customer’s application needs. We may also expend significant management efforts, increase manufacturing capacity, order long-lead-time components or purchase significant amounts of components and other inventory prior to receiving an order. Even after this evaluation process, a potential customer may not purchase our products.
Previous wording
The product development time before a customer agrees to purchase our DC power systems can be considerable. Our process for developing an integrated solution may require use of significant engineering resources, including design, prototyping, modeling, testing and application engineering. The length of this cycle is influenced by many factors, including the difficulty of the technical specification and complexity of the design and the customer’s procurement processes. A significant period may elapse between our investment of time and resources in designing and developing a product for a customer and receipt of revenue from sales of that product. The length of this process, combined with unanticipated delays in the development cycles could materially affect our results of operations and financial conditions.
Current wording
The product development time before a customer agrees to purchase our DC power systems can be considerable. Our process for developing an integrated solution may require use of significant engineering resources, including design, prototyping, modeling, testing and application engineering. The length of this cycle is influenced by many factors, including the difficulty of the technical specification and complexity of the design and the customer’s procurement processes. A significant period may elapse between our investment of time and resources in designing and developing a product for a customer and receipt of revenue from sales of that product. The length of this process, combined with unanticipated delays in the development cycles and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery on our ability to demonstrate our products to current and potential customers could materially affect our results of operations and financial conditions.
Previous wording
We face inventory risk and may be required to write-off inventory in the future.
Current wording
We face inventory risk and may be required to write-off additional inventory in the future.
Previous wording
We cannot provide assurance that products and services that we have recently developed or that we develop in the future will achieve market acceptance. If our new products and services fail to achieve market acceptance, or if we fail to develop new or enhanced products and services s that achieve market acceptance, our growth prospects, operating results and competitive position could be adversely affected.
Current wording
We cannot provide assurance that products and services that we have recently developed or that we develop in the future will achieve market acceptance. If our new products and services fail to achieve market acceptance, or if we fail to develop new or enhanced products and services that achieve market acceptance, our growth prospects, operating results and competitive position could be adversely affected.
Previous wording
Natural disasters or other catastrophic events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery, may cause damage or disruption to our operations, international commerce and the global economy, and thus could have a strong negative effect on us. Our business operations are subject to interruption by natural disasters, fire, power shortages, pandemics and other events beyond our control. Although we maintain crisis management and disaster response plans, such events could make it difficult or impossible for us to deliver our services to our customers and could decrease demand for our services.
Current wording
Natural disasters or other catastrophic events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery, may cause damage or disruption to our operations, international commerce and the global economy, and thus could have a strong negative effect on us. Our business operations are subject to interruption by natural disasters, fire, power shortages, pandemics and other events beyond our control. Although we maintain crisis management and disaster response plans, such events could make it difficult or impossible for us to deliver our services to our customers and could decrease demand for our services.
Previous wording
We have established relationships with third party engine suppliers and other key suppliers from which we source components for our power systems. We purchase standard configurations of engines for our DC power systems and are substantially dependent on timely supply from our key engine suppliers, Yanmar Engines Company (“Yanmar”), Toyota Corporation (“Toyota”), and Ford Motor Company (Ford). Engines from Yanmar, Toyota, and Ford represented 47%, 15%, and 29% of our total engines sold as a component of our DC power systems during the three months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, and represented approximately 97%, nil, and 3% of our total engines sold as components of our DC power systems during the same period in 2024, respectively. Engines from Yanmar, Toyota, and Ford represented 73%, 7%, and 16% of our total engines sold as a component of our DC power systems during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, and represented approximately 92%, 1%, and 4% of our total engines sold as components of our DC power systems during the same period in 2024, respectively. We also use engines from Perkins, Isuzu, Kubota and, to a lesser extent, Volvo Penta. We do not have any long-term contracts or commitments with any of these suppliers. If any of these engine suppliers were to fail to provide emissions certified engines in a timely manner or fail to supply engines that meet our quality, quantity or cost requirements, or were to discontinue manufacturing any engines we source from them or discontinue providing any of these engines to us, or the supply chain is interrupted or delayed as a result of an unprecedented event, and we were unable to obtain substitute sources in a timely manner or on terms acceptable to us, our ability to manufacture our products could be materially adversely affected.
Current wording
We have established relationships with third-party engine suppliers and other key suppliers from which we source components for our power systems. We purchase standard configurations of engines for our DC power systems and are substantially dependent on timely supply from our key engine suppliers, Yanmar Engines Company, Toyota Corporation, and Engine Distributors Inc. (for Ford engines). Engines from Yanmar Engines Company, Toyota Corporation, and Engine Distributors Inc. (for Ford engines) represented approximately 74%, 2%, and 21% of our total engines sold as a component of our DC power systems during the three months ended March 31, 2026, respectively, and represented approximately 88%, nil%, and 13% of our total engines sold as components of our DC power systems during the three months ended March 31, 2025, respectively. We also use engines from Perkins, Isuzu, Kubota and, to a lesser extent, Volvo Penta. We do not have any long-term contracts or commitments with any of these suppliers or other key suppliers from which we source components for our power systems. We currently have past due accounts with many of our key suppliers. If any of these engine suppliers or key component suppliers were to fail to provide qualified engines or components in a timely manner or fail to supply engines or components that meet our quality, quantity or cost requirements, or were to discontinue manufacturing any engines or components we source from them or discontinue providing any of these engines or components to us, or the supply chain is interrupted or delayed as a result of a pandemic or unprecedented event, or if suppliers decide stop supplying engines or components due to past due accounts if we do not bring these accounts current or negotiate a payment plan in a timely manner, and we were unable to obtain substitute sources in a timely manner or on terms acceptable to us, our ability to manufacture our products could be materially adversely affected.
Previous wording
We manufacture and assemble a majority of our products at two facilities. We are delinquent in our rent payments to our landlords for our office and warehouse facilities. Any prolonged disruption in the operations of these facilities would result in a decline in our sales and profitability.
Current wording
We manufacture and assemble a majority of our products at two facilities. Any prolonged disruption in the operations of this facility would result in a decline in our sales and profitability.
Previous wording
Any prolonged disruption in the operations of our manufacturing and assembly facilities, equipment or information technology infrastructure failure, labor difficulties, destruction of or damage to one or both of these facilities as a result of an earthquake, fire, flood, other catastrophes, and other operational problems would result in a decline in our sales and profitability. In the event of a business interruption at our facilities, we may be unable to shift manufacturing and assembly capabilities to alternate locations, accept materials from suppliers or meet customer shipment needs, among other severe consequences. Such an event could have a material and adverse impact on our financial condition and results of our operations.
Current wording
We manufacture and assemble our DC power systems at our two production facilities located in Gardena, California. Any prolonged disruption in the operations of our manufacturing and assembly facilities, whether due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery, equipment or information technology infrastructure failure, labor difficulties, destruction of or damage to one or both of these facilities as a result of an earthquake, fire, flood, other catastrophes, and other operational problems would result in a decline in our sales and profitability. In the event of a business interruption at our facilities, we may be unable to shift manufacturing and assembly capabilities to alternate locations, accept materials from suppliers or meet customer shipment needs, among other severe consequences. Such an event could have a material and adverse impact on our financial condition and results of our operations.
Previous wording
In addition to our sales to customers within the U.S., we may become increasingly dependent on sales to customers outside the U.S. as we pursue expanding our business with customers worldwide. During the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, our sales to international customers accounted for less than 1% and 10%, respectively, of total revenue. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, our sales to international customers accounted for 7% and 15%, respectively, of total revenue. We continue to expect that a significant portion of our future revenues will be from international sales to customers in less developed or developing countries. As a result, the occurrence of any international, political, economic, or geographic event including changes in trade policy, tariffs, and/or export/import laws and regulations could result in a significant increase in the cost of materials used in our production and/or a significant decline in revenue.
Current wording
In addition to our sales to customers within the U.S., we may become increasingly dependent on sales to customers outside the U.S. as we pursue expanding our business with customers worldwide. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, our sales to international customers accounted for 5% and 18%, respectively, of total revenue. We continue to expect that a significant portion of our future revenues will be from international sales to customers in less developed or developing countries. As a result, the occurrence of any international, political, economic, or geographic event including changes in trade policy, tariffs, and/or export/import laws and regulations could result in a significant increase in the cost of materials used in our production and/or a significant decline in revenue.
Previous wording
Beginning April 9, 2025, the U.S. government imposed reciprocal tariffs on many products imported from China, Canada, and Mexico, among many other countries. Many of the countries on which tariffs have been levied have imposed retaliatory tariffs or threatened to impose tariffs on goods they import from the U.S. While we obtain most of our raw materials from domestic sources, many of our suppliers source materials from various countries and may pass tariffs they pay on to us. As of the date of this report, we have not been materially affected by tariffs, but it is difficult to determine the impact of these tariffs on our business for the rest of 2025 and beyond.
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During 2025, the U.S. government imposed tariffs on many products imported from many countries, which many of these countries have imposed retaliatory tariffs or threatened to impose tariffs on goods they import from the U.S. While we obtain most of our raw materials from domestic sources, many of our suppliers source materials from various countries and may pass tariffs they pay on to us. As of the date of this report, we have not been materially affected by tariffs, but it is difficult to determine the impact of these tariffs on our business for the rest of 2026 and beyond.
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Some of the risks and challenges of doing business internationally include:
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Some of the risks and challenges of conducting business internationally include:
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Our operating results have fluctuated significantly from quarter-to-quarter, period-to-period and year-to-year during our operating history and are likely to continue to fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors, many of which are outside of our control. Certain factors that may affect our operating results include, without limitation, those set forth under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Our operating results have fluctuated significantly from quarter-to-quarter, period-to-period and year-to-year during our operating history and are likely to continue to fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors, many of which are outside of our control. Certain factors that may affect our operating results include, without limitation, those set forth under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies” in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Due to these factors and the other risks discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should not rely on quarter-to-quarter, period-to-period or year-to-year comparisons of our results of operations as an indication of our future performance. Quarterly, period and annual comparisons of our operating results are not necessarily meaningful or indicative of future performance. As a result, it is likely that, from time to time, our results of operations or our revenue backlog could fall below historical levels or the expectations of public market analysts and investors, which could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline significantly.
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Due to these factors and the other risks discussed in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, you should not rely on quarter-to-quarter, period-to-period or year-to-year comparisons of our results of operations as an indication of our future performance. Quarterly, period and annual comparisons of our operating results are not necessarily meaningful or indicative of future performance. As a result, it is likely that, from time to time, our results of operations or our revenue backlog could fall below historical levels or the expectations of public market analysts and investors, which could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline significantly.
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As of September 30, 2025, our Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary, Arthur D. Sams, beneficially owns approximately 32% of our outstanding shares of common stock. Mr. Sams therefore has significant influence over management and significant control over matters requiring stockholder approval, including the annual election of directors and significant corporate transactions, such as a merger or other sale of our company or our assets, for the foreseeable future. This concentrated control may limit stockholders’ ability to influence corporate matters and, as a result, we may take actions that our stockholders do not view as beneficial. As a result, the market price of our common stock could be adversely affected.
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Our Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary, Arthur D. Sams, beneficially owns approximately 22% of our outstanding shares of common stock. Mr. Sams therefore has significant influence over management and significant control over matters requiring stockholder approval, including the annual election of directors and significant corporate transactions, such as a merger or other sale of our company or our assets, for the foreseeable future. This concentrated control may limit stockholders’ ability to influence corporate matters and, as a result, we may take actions that our stockholders do not view as beneficial. As a result, the market price of our common stock could be adversely affected.
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The trading price of our shares of common stock is volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control, including limited trading volume. In addition to the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, these factors include, without limitation:
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The trading price of our shares of common stock is volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control, including limited trading volume. In addition to the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, these factors include, without limitation:
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Furthermore, the public equity markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. These fluctuations often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political and market conditions such as recessions, interest rate changes or international currency fluctuations, may negatively impact the market price of our shares of common stock. Decreases in the price of our common stock may also lead to de-listing of our common stock.
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Furthermore, the public equity markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. These fluctuations often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political and market conditions such as recessions, interest rate changes or international currency fluctuations, may negatively impact the market price of our shares of common stock.
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Our common stock is listed on Nasdaq. Nasdaq has several quantitative and qualitative requirements companies must comply with to maintain this listing, including a $1.00 minimum bid price per share (the “Bid Price Rule”). On November 24, 2023, we received a deficiency letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) indicating that our common stock is subject to potential delisting from the Nasdaq because for a period of 30 consecutive business days, the bid price of our common stock has closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued inclusion under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Bid Price Rule”). The Nasdaq deficiency letter has no immediate effect on the listing of our common stock, and our common stock continues to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “POLA” at this time.
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Our common stock is listed on Nasdaq. Nasdaq has several quantitative and qualitative requirements companies must comply with to maintain this listing, including a $1.00 minimum bid price per share (the “Bid Price Rule”). On November 24, 2023, we received a deficiency letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) indicating that our common stock is subject to potential delisting from the Nasdaq because for a period of 30 consecutive business days, the bid price of our common stock has closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued inclusion under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Bid Price Rule”).
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On December 23, 2024, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq informing the Company that the Company regained compliance with the Bid Price Rule and that the Company is therefore in compliance with the Nasdaq’s listing requirements. Accordingly, the hearing was cancelled and the Company’s securities continue to be listed and traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. On December 27, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing that it regained compliance with the Bid Price Rule.
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On November 18, 2024, the Company effected a 1:7 Reverse Stock Split of its shares of common stock. On December 23, 2024, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq informing the Company that the Company regained compliance with the Bid Price Rule and that the Company is therefore in compliance with the Nasdaq’s listing requirements. Our common stock continues to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “POLA” at this time.
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While we have been back in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules 5550(a)(2) and 5605, there can be no assurance that we will continue to be in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), Rule 5605 or other Nasdaq listing rules. If the stock is delisted, we may trade on the over-the-counter market, or even in the pink sheets, which would significantly decrease the liquidity of an investment in our common stock.
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While we have been back in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, there can be no assurance that we will continue to be in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules. If the stock is delisted, we may trade on the over-the-counter market, or even in the pink sheets, which would significantly decrease the liquidity of an investment in our common stock.
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We elected in our certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “certificate of incorporation”) to not be subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, or Section 203. In general, Section 203 prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. A “business combination” includes a merger, asset sale or other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the interested stockholder. An “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns (or, in certain cases, within three years prior, did own) 15% or more of the corporation’s voting stock. Our decision not to be subject to Section 203 will allow, for example, Arthur D. Sams, our Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary (who beneficially owns approximately 32% of our common stock as of September 30, 2025) to transfer shares in excess of 15% of our voting stock to a third-party free of the restrictions imposed by Section 203. This may make us more vulnerable to takeovers that are completed without the approval of our board of directors and/or without giving us the ability to prohibit or delay such takeovers as effectively.
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We elected in our certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “certificate of incorporation”) to not be subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, or Section 203. In general, Section 203 prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. A “business combination” includes a merger, asset sale or other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the interested stockholder. An “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns (or, in certain cases, within three years prior, did own) 15% or more of the corporation’s voting stock. Our decision not to be subject to Section 203 will allow, for example, Arthur D. Sams, our Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary (who beneficially owns approximately 22% of our common stock) to transfer shares in excess of 15% of our voting stock to a third-party free of the restrictions imposed by Section 203. This may make us more vulnerable to takeovers that are completed without the approval of our board of directors and/or without giving us the ability to prohibit or delay such takeovers as effectively.
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Under our 2016 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, or 2016 Plan, we may grant equity awards covering up to 250,627 shares of our common stock. As of September 30, 2025, we had granted 20,002 options to purchase an aggregate of 20,002 shares of common stock, among which 7,144 options had terminated, and issued 25,729 shares of common stock as stock-based compensation to officers, employees and consultants under the 2016 Plan. Sales of shares issued upon exercise of options or granted under our 2016 Plan may result in material dilution to our existing stockholders, which could cause our share price to fall.
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Under our 2016 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, or 2016 Plan, we may grant equity awards covering up to 250,627 shares of our common stock. As of March 31, 2026, we had granted options to purchase an aggregate of 20,002 shares of common stock, among which 7,144 options had terminated, and issued 25,729 shares of common stock as stock-based compensation to officers, employees and consultants under the 2016 Plan. Sales of shares issued upon exercise of options or granted under our 2016 Plan may result in material dilution to our existing stockholders, which could cause our share price to fall.