Eve Holding Inc
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 11, 2025.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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**Note 1 – **Organization and Nature of Business
Eve Holding, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, as applicable, “Eve,” “Eve Holding,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is an aerospace company that is dedicated to accelerating the urban air mobility (“UAM”) ecosystem. The Company is taking a holistic approach to progressing the UAM ecosystem with an advanced electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) project, a comprehensive global services and support network, and a unique air traffic management solution. The Company is organized in Delaware with operations in Melbourne, Florida and São Paulo, Brazil.
The Company is a former blank check company incorporated on November 19, 2020, under the name Zanite Acquisition Corp. (“Zanite”) as a Delaware corporation and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination withone or more businesses.
Business Combination
On December 21, 2021, Zanite entered into a Business Combination Agreement (the “BCA”), with Embraer S.A., a Brazilian corporation (“sociedade anonima”) (“ERJ”), Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“EAH”) wholly owned by ERJ, and EVE UAM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Eve Sub”), a former subsidiary of EAH, that was formed for purposes of conducting the UAM business. For transactions beyond the Business Combination (as defined below) and initial financing, ERJ and EAH are collectively referred to as “Embraer.”
On May 9, 2022, the closing (the “Closing”) of the transactions contemplated by the BCA occurred (“Business Combination”). Pursuant to the BCA, Zanite issued 220 million shares of Class A common stock to EAH in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding limited liability company interests of Eve Sub (the “Equity Exchange”). As a result, Eve Sub became a wholly owned subsidiary of Zanite, which changed its name to “Eve Holding, Inc.”
Initial Financing
On December 21, 2021, December 24, 2021, March 9, 2022, March 16, 2022, and April 4, 2022, in connection with the Business Combination, Zanite entered into subscription agreements or amendments thereto (as amended from time to time, the “Subscription Agreements”) with certain investors, including certain strategic investors and/or investors with existing relationships with ERJ (the “Strategic Investors”), Zanite Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”), and EAH (collectively, the “PIPE Investors”), pursuant to which and on the terms and subject to the conditions of which, Zanite agreed to issue and sell to the PIPE Investors in private placements to close immediately prior to the Closing, an aggregate of 35.7 million shares of Class A common stock at a purchase price of $10.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of$357.3 million, which included the commitment of the Sponsor to purchase 2.5 million shares of Class A common stock for a purchase price of$25 million and the commitment of EAH to purchase 18.5 million shares of Class A common stock for a purchase price of$185 million (the “PIPE Investment”). The PIPE Investment was consummated substantially concurrently with the Closing. Upon Closing, all shares of Zanite Class A and Class B common stock were converted into, on aone-for-one basis, shares of common stock of Eve Holding.
Accounting Treatment of the Business Combination
The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, equivalent to the issuance of shares by Eve Sub for the net monetary assets of Zanite accompanied by a recapitalization. Accordingly, the consolidated assets, liabilities, and results of operations of Eve Subbecame the historical financial statements of the Company. The assets, liabilities, and results of operations of Zanite were consolidated with Eve Sub beginning on the Closing date. For accounting purposes, these financial statements of the Company represent a continuation of the financial statements of Eve Sub. The net assets of Zanite were recorded at historical costs with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Operations prior to the Business Combination are presented as those of Eve Sub.
Both Embraer and Zanite’s sponsors incurred costs in connection with the business combination (“Transaction Costs”). The Transaction Costs that were determined to be directly attributable and incremental to the Company, and as the primary beneficiary of these expenses, were deferred and recorded as other assets in the balance sheet until the Closing. Such costs were subsequently recorded either as an expense of the Business Combination or a reduction of cash contributed with a corresponding reduction of additional paid-in capital if they were attributable toone or multiple sub-transactions of the Business Combination.
After the Closing, EAH did not lose control over Eve Sub as EAH still held approximately 90% of Eve Holding’s shares. Therefore, the transaction did not result in a change in control that would otherwise necessitate business combination accounting.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and judgments that affected the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and allocations of expenses. These judgments were based on the historical experience, management’s evaluation of trends in the industry and other factors that were deemed relevant at that time. The estimates and assumptions were reviewed on a regular basis and the changes to accounting estimates were recognized in the period in which the estimates were revised. The Company’s management recognizes that the actual results could be materially different from the estimates.
Prior Period Reclassification
We have reclassified certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations.
Basis of Presentation
The Company’s consolidated financial statements included in this report reflect (i) the historical operating results of Eve Sub prior to the Business Combination on May 9, 2022, prepared on a carve-out basis, (ii) the combined results of Eve Sub and Zanite following the Closing, (iii) the assets and liabilities of Eve Sub at their historical cost, and (iv) the Company’s retroactive recast of the equity structure recapitalization including EPS for all periods presented.
Until the Closing, the consolidated financial statements of Eve Sub reflect the assets, liabilities and expenses that management determined to be specifically attributable to Eve Sub, as well as allocations of certain corporate level assets, liabilities and expenses, deemed necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Eve, as discussed further below. Management believes that the assumptions used as basis for the allocations of expenses, direct and indirect, as well as assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, these allocations may not be indicative of the actual amounts that would have been recorded had Eve operated as an independent, publicly traded company for the periods presented.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollars, unless otherwise noted, and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”). All intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated in consolidation. Certain columns and rows may not add due to rounding.
Note 2 –Sign ificant Accounting Policies
Change in Carve-Out Methodology
Prior to the separation from Embraer, Eve Sub has historically operated as part of Embraer and not as a standalone company. Therefore, a carve-out methodology was necessary to prepare historical financial statements since Eve Sub’s inception in 2017 until the Closing on May 9, 2022. For reporting periods prior to and for the year ended December 31, 2021, the management approach was used as the carve-out methodology. The management approach takes into consideration the assets that were being transferred to determine the most appropriate financial statement presentation. A management approach may also be appropriate when a parent entity needs to prepare financial statements for the sale of a legal entity, but prior to divestiture, certain significant operations of the legal entity are contributed to the parent in a common control transaction.
The Master Service Agreement (“MSA”) and Shared Service Agreement (“SSA”) were executed on December 14, 2021. Beginning January 1, 2022, Embraer started charging Eve Sub for most of the expenses Eve Sub previously carved out. Refer to Note 5 – Related Party Transactions for information regarding these agreements. On the Closing date, Embraer concluded that all relevant assets and liabilities were contributed to Eve Sub. Based on the direct charges under the MSA and SSA and the transfer of assets and liabilities to Eve Sub, the Company determined it to be appropriate to change the carve-out methodology to the legal entity approach. The legal entity approach is often appropriate in circumstances when the transaction structure is aligned with the legal entity structure of the divested entity. The Company applied the legal entity approach beginning January 1, 2022 until the Closing date May 9, 2022. For activity after the Closing date, no carve-out adjustments were necessary in preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
The Company has recorded the impacts of the change in carve-out methodology from the management approach to the legal entity approach as adjustments (“Separation-Related Adjustments”) to the January 1, 2022 beginning balance sheet and not as a period activity attributable to the year ended December 31, 2022. The January 1, 2022 beginning balance sheet adjustments from the December 31, 2021 balances were as follows:
Separation-Related Adjustments
| December 31, | Separation-Related | January 1, | |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 2021 | Adjustments | 2022 |
| ASSETS · · | |||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and equivalents | $14,377 | $(0) | $14,377 |
| Related party receivables | 220 | - | 220 |
| Other current assets | 6,274 | (9) | 6,266 |
| Total current assets | 20,871 | (9) | 20,862 |
| Capitalized software, net | 700 | (700) | - |
| Total non-current assets | 700 | (700) | - |
| Total assets | $21,571 | $(708) | $20,862 |
| LIABILITIES AND NET PARENT EQUITY | |||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | $878 | $(718) | $159 |
| Related party payables | 8,642 | 1,110 | 9,752 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 32 | (32) | - |
| Other payables | 616 | (94) | 522 |
| Total current liabilities | 10,168 | 265 | 10,434 |
| Other non-current payables | 703 | (298) | 405 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 703 | (298) | 405 |
| Total liabilities | 10,871 | (33) | 10,839 |
| Net parent equity | |||
| Net parent investment | 10,732 | (708) | 10,024 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (32) | 32 | - |
| Total net parent equity | 10,699 | (676) | 10,024 |
| Total liabilities and net parent equity | $21,571 | $(708) | $20,862 |
Functional and Reporting Currency
The functional and reporting currency is the US Dollar (“US Dollars,” “USD,” or “$”). The balances and transactions of Eve Soluções de Mobilidade Aérea Urbana Ltda. (“Eve Brazil”), a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company based in Brazil, that were recorded in a Brazilian reais (“BRL” or “R$”) have been remeasured into the functional currency (USD) before being presented in the consolidated financial statements.
Foreign currency gains and losses are related to transactions with suppliers recognized in USD, but settled in BRL. The financial impact is recognized in “Other gain/(loss), net” within the consolidated statements of operations.
Property, Plant & Equipment, Net
Property, plant & equipment, net are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and depreciated on a straight line basis. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance, and repairs, which do not extend the asset lives, are expensed as incurred.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, which include property, plant & equipment and right-of-use assets, are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived asset group may not be recoverable.
Debt
Debt or borrowings from banks with an original maturity date within twelve months will be classified as a current liability, as well as the current portion of any long-term debt. Debt or borrowings from banks with maturity dates greater than twelve months (long-term debt) will be classified as a non-current liability, net of any current portion.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs include incremental fees and commissions incurred in connection with the issuance of debt. Generally, these costs are recorded as a contra-liability as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt liability and amortized over the remaining term of the debt instrument.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses (“R&D”) are focused on design and development of our eVTOL, Service and Operations Solutions, and UATM projects to achieve manufacturing and commercial stages. R&D costs are expensed as incurred and are primarily comprised of engineering services provided by related parties, personnel-related costs for employees focused on R&D activities, supplies, and materials costs. R&D expenditures for the UATM project are related to the development of software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed and are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility is established.
Stock Incentive Plans
The Company established the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, which grants eligible employees, contractors, and directors restricted stock units (RSUs) for common stock of the Company. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718,Compensation - Stock Compensation, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards be based on the grant date fair values of the awards. Expense for awards with service and market conditions begins when a grant date has been determined. Expense for awards with performance conditions begins when a grant date has been determined and the performance condition is considered probable. The fair value of RSU awards with market conditions is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation option-pricing model, which requires management to make certain assumptions and judgments. The fair value of the RSU’s without market conditions equals theshare price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. The fair value of awards is recognized as expense over the requisite service period on a straight-line basis. Forfeitures by employees are accounted for when they occur and estimated for non-employees.
Additionally, the Company assumes obligations relatedto the ERJ long-term incentive plan (“Embraer Plan”)forcertain employees that transfer from Embraer to Eve. The plan is a cash-settled phantom shares plan, in which the amounts attributed to the services provided by the participants are converted into virtual share units based on the market value of ERJ’sshares. At the end of the service period the participant receives the quantity of virtual shares converted into BRL, at the current market value of ERJ common stock. The Company recognizes the obligation during the service period (quantity of virtual shares proportional to the period) in the same group as the participant’s normal remuneration. This obligation is presented within either “Other current payables” or “Other non-current payables” dependent upon the remaining vesting term. The fair value is calculated based on the market price of the shares and recorded as “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the consolidated statements of operations.
Income Taxes
For the US operations, the operating results and related tax positions are a component of either a legal entity and/or a larger group of entities that file tax returns. The tax loss carryforwards generated by the US operation are based on a hypothetical stand-alone income tax return basis and may not exist in the EAH consolidated financial statements. Eve Brazil files a separate income tax return in Brazil, thus, all income tax related balances are based on enacted Brazilian tax law.
The deferred income taxes are generally recognized, based on enacted tax rates, when assets and liabilities have different values for financial statement and tax purposes. The Company has calculated its income tax amounts using a separate return methodology. Under this method, the Company prepares the financial statements as if it will file separate returns with tax authorities. As a result, the deferred tax balances and effective tax rate as a stand-alone entity will likely differ significantly from those recognized in the actual consolidated return by Embraer. A valuation allowance is appropriate if it is more likely than not all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized. The calculation of income taxes on a separate return basis requires a considerable amount of judgment and use of both estimates and allocations.
The Company accounts for uncertain income tax positions recognized in the consolidated financial statements by applying atwo-step process to determine the amount of tax benefit to be recognized. First, the tax position must be evaluated to determine the likelihood that it will be sustained upon external examination by the taxing authorities. If the tax position is deemed more-likely-than-not to be sustained, the tax position is then assessed to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The amount of the benefit that may be recognized is the largest amount that has agreater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of any resulting tax reserves, or unrecognized tax benefits, that are considered appropriate as well as the related net interest and penalties.
Other Accounting Policies
See the following notes for other accounting policies impacting the Company’s consolidated financial statements:
| Note | Title |
| 3 | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
| 4 | Financial Investments |
| 9 | Common Stock Warrants |
| 11 | Fair Value Measurements |
| 13 | Earnings Per Share |
| 17 | Leases |
| 19 | Segments |
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU)2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280). This guidance is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this ASU is effective for this fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and for interim periods beginning in 2025. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the related disclosures.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). This guidance establishes new income tax disclosure requirements in addition to modifying and eliminating certain existing guidance. Under the new guidance, entities must consistently categorize and provide greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation. They must also further disaggregate income taxes paid. This ASU is effective for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new accounting guidance on our consolidated financial statements, but does not expect the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement–Reporting Comprehensive Income–Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40). This guidance requires more detailed disclosure about certain costs and expenses presented in the income statement, including inventory purchases, employee compensation, selling expense and depreciation expense. The guidance is effective for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2027 and our interim periods during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2028. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new accounting guidance on the related disclosures to the consolidated financial statements.
Note 3– Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include deposits in Bank Deposit Certificates (“CDBs”) issued by financial institutions in Brazil that are immediately available for redemption and fixed term deposits in US Dollars with original maturities of 90 days or less. Balances consisted of the following:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Cash | $11,763 | $9,173 |
| CDBs | 4,453 | 4,385 |
| Fixed deposits | 40,151 | 33,325 |
| Total | $56,366 | $46,882 |
Note 4– Financial Investments
Held to maturity (“HTM”) investments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at amortized cost. These investments include time deposits with original maturities ofone year or less, but greater than 90 days.
| Amortized Cost | Unrealized Gains | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTM securities, at cost: | ||||
| Time deposits | $247,012 | $398 | $(127) | $247,283 |
| Amortized Cost · Unrealized Gains · Unrealized Losses · Fair Value | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTM securities, at cost: | |||||
| Time deposits | $111,218 | $106 | $ | - | $111,324 |
No allowance for credit losses was recognized as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Note 5 – Related Party Transactions
Relationship with Embraer
As of December 31, 2024, Embraer owns approximately 83% of the outstanding common stock of the Company. The expenses from transactions with Embraer reflected in the consolidated financial statements may not be indicative of expenses that would be incurred in arm’s length transactions.
In July and September 2024, the Company closed a private placement, which included investment from, among others, Embraer, pursuant to which the Company received aggregate gross proceeds of $95.6 million. Pursuant to the private placement, Embraer received certain newly issued shares of common stock and warrants. Refer to Note 8 and Note 9 for more information regarding the private placement.
Master Service Agreements and Shared Service Agreement In December 2021, the Company and Embraer entered into the Master Service Agreement (“MSA”) and Shared Service Agreement (“SSA”), and as a result, Embraer began charging the Company for research and development (“R&D”) and selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) services, respectively. The initial terms for the MSA and SSA are 15 years each. The MSA can be automatically renewed for additional successive one-year periods. The MSA established a fee so that the Company may have access to Embraer’s R&D and engineering department structure, as well as, at the Company’s option, the ability to access manufacturing facilities in the future. The SSA established a cost overhead pool to be allocated, excluding any margin, so that the Company may be provided with access to certain of Embraer’s administrative services and facilities such as shared service centers. In addition, in December 2021, the Company entered into a MSA with Atech Negócios em Tecnologias S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) (“Atech”) and wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer, for an initial term of 15 years. Fees under the Atech MSA are for services related to air traffic management software development, defense systems, simulation systems, engineering, and consulting services.
Training Services Agreement On October 22, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), the Company and Embraer CAE Training Services, LLC (“ECTS”) entered into a Training Services Agreement, pursuant to which the Company has appointed ECTS as its worldwide training services provider related to aircraft which are or will be designed and manufactured by the Company (“Aircraft”), during the term of the Training Services Agreement. Under the Training Services Agreement, ECTS has agreed to provide certain training services related to the piloting, maintenance and ground handling of the Aircraft to the Company or its customers, and the Company has agreed to purchase certain entitlement training in accordance with the training selected by its customer from ECTS, for the pricing set forth in the Training Services Agreement. The term of the Training Services Agreement is the period starting on the Effective Date of the agreement and ending on the last date ECTS provides training services for the Aircraft.
Corporate CostsEmbraer incurs corporate costs for services provided to the Company. These costs include, but are not limited to, expenses for information systems, accounting, treasury, purchasing, human resources, legal, and facilities. These costs benefit the Company, but are not covered under the MSA or SSA, and therefore, are billed to the Company separately. The corporate costs are allocated between the “Research and development expenses” and “Selling, general and administrative expenses” line items of the consolidated statements of operations as appropriate.
Development Costs The Company has entered into supply agreements with Embraer entities and joint ventures that Embraer is a party to for the purchase of components and other materials consumed in development activities.
Related Party Receivables and PayablesCertain employees have transferred from Embraer to the Company. On the transfer date of each employee, all payroll related accruals for the employee are transferred to the Company. Embraer is responsible for payroll related costs prior to the transfer date. The Company recognizes a receivable from Embraer for payroll costs incurred prior to the transfer date in the “Related party receivables” line of the consolidated balance sheets. Fees and expenses in connection with the MSA, SSA, and other costs are payable within 45 days after receipt of the invoice and are recognized in “Related party payables” within the consolidated balance sheets.
Royalty-Free LicensesUnder the MSA and SSA, the Company has a royalty-free license to access Embraer’s intellectual property to be used within the UAM market.
Leases The Company has entered into agreements with Embraer to lease corporate office space and other facilities, including a site expected to be used to develop the Company’s manufacturing facility for eVTOL production. Refer to Note 17 for more information.
Transaction Costs During the year ended December 31, 2022, Embraer paid for Transaction Costs attributable to Eve Sub. The Transaction Costs comprised, but were not limited to, costs associated with legal, finance, consulting, and auditing services with the objective to effectuate the transaction with Zanite, as described in Note 1. Expenses directly related to the anticipated closing of the transaction with Zanite were capitalized and the remaining expenses were charged to the statement of operations as SG&A expenses.
Related Party LoanOn August 1, 2022, the Company entered into a loan agreement with EAH in order to efficiently manage the Company’s cash at a rate of return that is favorable to the Company for an initial term of 12 months. In August 2023, the initial term of the loan was extended for an additional 12 months. On August 1, 2024, the loan matured. Principal and interest collected was $85.9 million. No credit losses were recognized related to the loan receivable through the loan’s maturity on August 1, 2024.
Related Party Expenses
The following table summarizes the related party expenses for the presented periods:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Research and development expenses | $93,543 | $72,768 | $39,267 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 4,612 | 3,032 | 8,510 |
| Total | $98,155 | $75,800 | $47,778 |
Note 6–Other Balance Sheet Components
Other Current Assets
Other current assetsare comprised of the following items:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Advances to suppliers (a) | $6,992 | $298 |
| Prepaid Directors & Officers insurance | 936 | 467 |
| Advances to employees | 72 | 59 |
| Prepaid income tax | 699 | - |
| Other assets | 258 | 65 |
| Total | $8,957 | $889 |
(a) Includes approximately $5.0 million related to supplier tooling that will ultimately be owned by the Company andused foreVTOL production. Advances for supplier tooling are recorded within the “Expenditures for property, plant and equipment” line item under investing activities of the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Development mockups | $516 | $516 |
| Leasehold improvement | 167 | 167 |
| Construction in progress (“CIP”) | 241 | 9 |
| Computer hardware | 15 | 15 |
| Total property, plant and equipment | $939 | $707 |
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | (328) | (160) |
| Total property, plant and equipment, net | $611 | $547 |
Depreciation expense for theyear ended December 31, 2024,2023, and 2022 was $0.2 million, $0.1 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively. Construction in progress includes costs incurred for the Company’s manufacturing facility to be constructed in Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil, and internal-use software.
Other Current Payables
Other current payablesare comprised ofthe following items:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| · 2024 · · · 2023 | ||
| Accrued services | $8,393 | $6,930 |
| Accrued payroll | 4,639 | 4,737 |
| Accrued interest | 810 | 169 |
| Income tax payable | - | 1,141 |
| Other payables | 1,579 | 269 |
| Total | $15,422 | $13,245 |
Note 7– Debt
The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding debt:
| December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate (a) | Maturity Date | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Term loans outstanding (b) | 6.6% | 2026-2035 | $133,615 | $26,069 |
| Unamortized debt issuance costs (c) | (1,604) | (305) | ||
| Long-term debt, net | $132,011 | $25,764 | ||
(a)Weighted-average interest rate as of December 31, 2024
(b)Includes debt denominated in BRL, converted to USD as of December 31, 2024
(c)Excludes $49 thousand and $348 thousand in deferred charges as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to debt issuance costs that will be recognized pro-ratably when additional funds are drawn.
The principal borrowed under the debt arrangements matures as follows:
| 2025 · 2026 · 2027 · 2028 · 2029 · 2030 and Thereafter · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt maturities | $ | - | $1,196 | $33,063 | $35,272 | $10,272 | $53,811 | $133,615 |
The Company has the following loan agreements as of December 31, 2024:
2023 BNDES Phase 1 Loan Agreement
In January 2023, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social (“BNDES”), pursuant to which BNDES extendedtwo loans with an aggregate borrowing availability of R$490 million (approximately $93.1 million), to support the first phase of the development of the Company’s eVTOL project. The first loan (“Sub-credit A”), in the amount of R$80 million (approximately $12.9 million using the exchange rate as of December 31, 2024),was denominated in Brazilian reais by Fundo Nacional Sobre Mudança Climática (“FNMC”), a BNDES fund that supports businesses focused on mitigating climate change and reducing carbon emissions. Sub-credit A hasmaturity dates on a monthly basis from March 2026 through February 2035. The second loan (“Sub-credit B”), in the amount of R$410 million (approximately $80.2 million), was denominated in US Dollars when the agreement was executed by the US Dollar sale rate published by the Central Bank of Brazil as the “PTAX” rate. Sub-credit B hasmaturity dates on a quarterly basis from May 2027 through February 2035. As of December 31, 2024, approximately $83.6 million has been drawn from these facilities at a weighted-average interest rate of 5.4%.
2024 BNDES Industrialization Agreement
On October 10, 2024, the Company entered into a financing agreement, dated as of October 7, 2024, with BNDES, pursuant to which BNDES agreed to grant four lines of credit totaling approximately $83.4 million as of December 31, 2024, denominated as follows: Sub-credit A in the amount of R$140 million (approximately $22.6 million), Sub-credit B in the amount of R$60 million (approximately $10.8 million), Sub-credit C in the amount of R$210 million (approximately $33.9 million) and Sub-credit D in the amount of R$90 million (approximately $16.1 million). The principal amount of the debt arising from the Sub-credit A will bear an interest rate of 2.20% per annum, and that arising from the Sub-credit C will bear an interest rate of 2.75% per annum above the Reference Rate (TR) 226, published in the Time Series Management System - SGS of the Central Bank of Brazil, under code no.226, or any other that may replace it. The principal amount of the debt owed under Sub-credit B will bear interest at the rate of 1.10% per annum and under Sub-credit D will bear interest at the rate of 1.65% per annum plus thefixed rate published by the BNDES System. The financing is intended for the development of the manufacturing facility for the production of eVTOL aircraft in the city of Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil. The financing will also be secured by the underlying machinery and equipment to be acquired with the funds for the manufacturing facility. The agreement is subject to aone-time commission fee of R$2.5 million (approximately $0.4 million). As of December 31, 2024, the Company has not drawn from these lines of credit.
2024 Citibank Credit Agreement
On October 29, 2024, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Citibank, N.A. (“Citi”) (the “Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which Citi lent $50 million and subject to an interest rate of 3.90% per year plus Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). The funds will support the production and sale of eVTOL aircraft. The Credit Agreement requires compliance with a minimum debt service coverage ratio. The ratio is tested on the last day of each fiscal quarter for the trailing four quarter period then ended.
2024 BNDES Phase 2 Loan Agreement
On November 22, 2024, the Company entered into a loan agreement with BNDES, pursuant to which BNDES agreed to grant the Company a loan of R$200 million (approximately $32.3 million as of December 31, 2024) and subject to an interest rate of 7.53%. The loan is intended to support the second phase of the eVTOL project. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has not drawn from this line of credit.
As of December 31, 2024, there is approximately$125.2 million available to be drawn under the Company’s debt arrangements.
The BNDES loan agreements provide that the availability of such loans are subject to BNDES rules and regulations and or funding by the Conselho Monetário Nacional, Brazil’s National Monetary Council. Additionally, the BNDES loan agreements provide that the borrowing of any amount under these loans are subject to certain conditions, including, among others, the promulgation of a new law (which condition only applies to the first line of credit), the receipt by BNDES of a guarantee from an acceptable financial institution, absence of any facts that would have a material adverse effect on the economic or financial condition of the Company, and approval of the project by the applicable environmental entities.
Compliance with Debt Covenants
Our loan facilities require compliance with either a debt service coverage ratio, customary affirmative, negative and operational covenants, customary events of default, prepayment and cure provisions, andregular reporting to lenders including providing certain subsidiary financial statements. Failure to meet certain of these requirements may result in a covenant violation or an event of default depending on the terms of the agreement. An event of default may allow lenders to declare amounts outstanding under these agreements immediately due and payable, to enforce their interests against collateral pledged under these agreements or restrict our ability to obtain additional borrowings. No covenant violations ortechnical defaults existed at December 31, 2024.
Note 8 – Equity
The Company’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker EVEX. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Company is authorized to issue the following shares and classes of capital stock, each with a par value of $0.001 per share: (i)1,000,000,000 shares of common stock; and (ii)100,000,000 shares of preferred stock. There were 297,644,298 and 269,359,021 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the stockholders. Holders of common stock are entitled to receive such dividends, if any, as may be declared from time to time by the Company’s Board of Directors in its discretion out of funds legally available. No dividends on common stock have been declared by the Company’s Board of Directors through December 31, 2024, and the Company does not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future. The Company has shares of common stock reserved for future issuance related to warrants and share-based compensation, refer to Note 9 and Note 12 for more information, respectively.
Preferred stock may be issued at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors, as may be permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and without further stockholder action. The shares of preferred stock would be issuable for any proper corporate purpose, including, among other things, future acquisitions, capital raising transactions consisting of equity or convertible debt, stock dividends, or issuances under current and any future stock incentive plans, pursuant to which the Company may provide equity incentives to employees, officers, and directors and in certain instances may be used as an anti-takeover defense. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there wasno preferred stock issued and outstanding.
In the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, distribution of assets, or winding-up, subject to preferences that may apply to any shares of preferred stock outstanding at the time, the holders of the Company’s common stock will be entitled to receive an equal amount per share of all of our assets of whatever kind available for distribution to stockholders, after the rights of the holders of any preferred stock have been satisfied, if any.
2024 Private Placement
On June 28, 2024 and July 12, 2024, the Company entered into subscription agreements, warrant agreements, and warrant exchange agreements with certain investors relating to a private placement (the “2024 Private Placement”) for (i) the issuance and sale of 23,900,000 newly issued shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share, for cash at a purchase price of $4.00 per share (of which,7,500,000 shares were purchased and issued to Embraer), (ii) the issuance of 3,318,588 shares of common stock of the Company in exchange for the surrender and cancellation of certain warrants to acquire an aggregate of 8,296,470 shares of common stock of the Company, and (iii) the issuance of certain Penny Warrants to acquire an aggregate of 2,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company (of which,1,500,000 were issued to Embraer). The common stock issued has the same rights as the existing common stock issued and outstanding. Refer to Note 9 for more information regarding the warrants related to the 2024 Private Placement. The transactions contemplated by the 2024 Private Placement closed on July 2, 2024, July 5, 2024, July 18, 2024, and September 4, 2024. The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of $95.6 million. A portion of the gross proceeds was allocated to the warrants exchanged for common stock with the residual value being attributable to the newly issued shares of common stock. Issuance costs of approximately $2.3 million were recognized as part of the transaction. The proceeds (net of transaction costs) were recorded to the “Additional paid-in capital” line item of the consolidated balance sheets, with exception of the par value of common stock issued as part of the transaction. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Note 9 – Common Stock Warrants
Warrants Classified as Equity
Public Warrants
The Company has outstanding warrants that are publicly traded on the NYSE (the “Public Warrants”) under the ticker EVEXW. Each Public Warrant entitles its holder to purchaseone share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, to be exercised only for a whole number of shares of our common stock. The Public Warrants are exercisable provided that we have an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) covering the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants and a current prospectus relating to them is available (or we permit holders to exercise their warrants on a cashless basis under the circumstances specified in the warrant agreement) and such shares are registered, qualified or exempt from registration under the securities, or blue sky, laws of the state of residence of the holder. The Public Warrants expire five years after the consummation of the Company's business combination on May 9, 2022 (“Closing”) or earlier upon redemption or liquidation. We may redeem the outstanding Public Warrants at a price of $0.01 per warrant, if the last sale price of our common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading days period ending on the third business day before the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders.
In connection with the 2024 Private Placement during the third quarter 2024, investors agreed to cancel 3,296,470 Public Warrants in exchange for 1,318,588 shares of common stock of the Company.
As of December 31, 2024, there were 8,203,407 Public Warrants outstanding.
New Warrants
The Company has entered into warrant agreements with certain strategic private investment in public equity investors (“Strategic PIPE Investors”), pursuant to which and subject to the terms and conditions of each applicable warrant agreement. The Company has issued or has agreed to issue warrantsto the Strategic PIPE Investors (the “New Warrants”) to purchase shares of common stock with an exercise price of either (i) $0.01 per share (“Penny Warrants”) or (ii) $15.00 or $11.50 per share (“Market Warrants”). Each warrant entitles the holder to purchaseone share of common stock of the Company, if applicable conditions have been met.
Because the cash received for the common stock and New Warrants is significantly different from their fair value, management considers such warrants to have been issued other than at fair market value. Accordingly, such warrants represent units of account separate from the shares of common stock that were issued to the Strategic PIPE Investors in connection with their respective investment and therefore require separate accounting treatment. Terms related to the issuance and exercisability of the New Warrants differ among the Strategic PIPE Investors and each New Warrant is independently exercisable such that the exercise of any individual warrant does not depend on the exercise of another. As such, management has concluded that all New Warrants meet the criteria to be legally detachable and separately exercisable and therefore freestanding.
Penny Warrants
Penny Warrants issued or issuable to Strategic PIPE Investors were determined to be within the scope of ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, for classification and measurement and ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, for recognition. In accordance with ASC 718, these warrants were determined to be equity-classified.
Certain Penny Warrants have been issued and vested immediately upon Closing. The warrants were accounted for akin to a non-refundable upfront payment to the Strategic PIPE Investor and were recognized in the “New warrants expenses” line of the consolidated statements of operations as the Company had no current revenue or binding contracts when the warrants vested.
Other Penny Warrants were issued or are issuable contingent upon meeting certain future conditions or Company milestones. These warrants are recognized when certain conditions are satisfied or milestones are determined probable. The consideration will be classified as either a reduction of revenue under ASC 606 if there are related revenue transactions in place at vesting or otherwise as expense. The vesting conditions and milestones are as follows: (a) receipt of binding eVTOL purchase commitments from certain Strategic Investors, (b) receipt of the first type certification for eVTOL in compliance with certain airworthiness authorities, (c) the time at which ten vertiports that have been developed or implemented with the services of a certain Strategic Investor have entered operation or are technically capable of entering operation, (d) receipt of certain services and support agreements and (e) receipt of a binding purchase commitment from a third-party to purchase aneVTOL jointly developed by Embraer and a certain Strategic Investor.
In connection with the 2024 Private Placement during the third quarter of 2024, an additional 2,500,000 Penny Warrants were issued contingent upon the first type certification for the eVTOL in compliance with certain airworthiness authorities.
In October 2024, the Company and a supplier mutually agreed to discontinue their collaboration in advanced air mobility, which terminated 1,000,000 Penny Warrants.
The Penny Warrants were measured at fair value on the grant date. The grant date is either the original grant date or, in cases where there has been a modification to the underlying agreement, the effective date of the modified agreement is used as the new grant date for determining fair value. The grant date fair value of Penny Warrants was calculated by subtracting$0.01 from Company’s common stock share price on the grant date.
As of December 31, 2024, there were 21,022,536 Penny Warrants outstanding, of which 6,000,000 were vested and exercisable.
Market Warrants
Market Warrants were issued and vested immediately at Closing and have no contingencies. These warrants were determined to be within the scope of ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, for classification and measurement and were expensed when vested. The expense was recognized in the “New warrants expenses” line of the consolidated statements of operations. The warrants were determined to be equity-classified.
Market Warrants were measured at fair value on the grant date using a modified Black-Scholes model to value such warrants. The valuation model utilizes management judgment and pricing inputs from observable and unobservable markets with less volume and transaction frequency than active markets. Significant deviations from these estimates and inputs could result in a material change in fair value. Forfeitures of New Warrants within the scope of ASC 718 are estimated by the Company and reviewed when circumstances change.
The following table summarizes the Black-Scholes model inputs and assumptions:
| May 9, | |
|---|---|
| Market Warrants with exercise price of $15.00 | 2022 |
| Share Price | $11.32 |
| Maturity Date | 12/31/2025 |
| Term (Years) | 3.63 |
| Strike Price | $15.00 |
| Risk-free Rate | 2.85% |
| Volatility | 7.93% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Warrant Value | $0.11 |
In connection with the 2024 Private Placement during the third quarter of 2024, an investor agreed to cancel 5,000,000 Market Warrants with an exercise price of $11.50 in exchange for 2,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had 12,000,000 Market Warrants outstanding with an exercise price of $15.00.
Warrants Classified as Liabilities
Private Warrants
The Company has outstanding warrants issued from private placements (the “Private Warrants”) prior to the Closing, which are recorded in the “Derivative financial instruments” line of the consolidated balance sheets. Each Private Warrant entitles its holder to purchaseone share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to conditions as defined in the respective warrant agreement. The Private Warrants have similar terms as the Public Warrants, except for the $0.01 cash redemption feature. However, in the event a Private Warrant is transferred to a third-party not affiliated with the Company (referred to as a non-permitted transferee), the warrant becomes a Public Warrant and is subject to the $0.01 cash redemption feature. If this occurs, the calculation changes for the settlement amount of the Private Warrants. Since the settlement amount depends solely on who holds the instrument, which is not an input to the fair value of a fixed-for-fixed option or forward on equity shares, the Private Warrants are liability classified.
As of December 31, 2024, there were 14,250,000 Private Warrants outstanding.
**Note 10– **Derivative Financial Instruments
As a result of the Business Combination in 2022, the Company began to consolidate Zanite’s assets and liabilities, which included derivative financial instruments related to the Private Warrants. The instruments are remeasured using the share price of its Public Warrants as the input for the recurring fair value measurement of Private Warrantsas they have similar key terms at the end of each reporting period. The fair value isrecognized in the “Derivative financial instruments” line item of the consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note 9 and 11 for additional information.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, a change in fair value of $7.0 million was recognized as a gain within the “Gain/(loss) from derivative liabilities” line in the consolidated statement of operations. The change in fair value is recorded under operating activities within the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Note 11– Fair Value Measurements
The Company uses a fair value hierarchy, which hasthree levels based on the reliability of the inputs, to determine fair value. The Company’s assessment of the significance of an input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments. Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using other observable inputs for the instruments, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 3 includes fair values estimated using unobservable inputs for the instruments used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, financial investments, related party receivables, related party loan receivables, other current assets, accounts payable, related party payables, and other current payables approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of the instruments.
The fair value of debt was estimated using a discounted cash flow model and other observable inputs. Therefore, deemed to be Level 2. Refer to Note 10 for the methodology for determining the fair value of Private Warrants.
During theyear ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no changes in the fair value methodology andno transfers between levels of the financial instruments.
The following table lists the Company’s financial liabilities by level within the fair value hierarchy.
| December 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying · Fair Value · Carrying · Fair Value | ||||||||||||
| Amount · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 · Amount · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 | ||||||||||||
| Private Warrants | $6,983 | $ | - | $6,983 | $ | - | $13,965 | $ | - | $13,965 | $ | - |
| Debt | $132,011 | $ | - | $132,488 | $ | - | $25,764 | $ | - | $21,273 | $ | - |
Note 12– Share-Based Compensation
2022 Stock Incentive Plan
In May 2022 (the “Effective Date”), the shareholders of the Company approved the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan (“the Plan”). The Plan will expire on the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date. The number of common stock shares reserved under the Plan automatically increases on January 1 st of each calendar year (each, an “Evergreen Date”) prior to the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date, in amount equal to the lesser of (i)3% of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding on the December 31 immediately preceding the applicable Evergreen Date and (ii) a number of shares of Eve common stock determined by the plan administrator, unless such increase is deemed unnecessary by the plan administrator. As of December 31, 2024, the maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan is 16.6 million shares.
The awards that have been granted under the Plan consists of RSUs for the Company’s common stock. The awards contain service, performance, and/or market conditions that generally vest over 1-5 years. The RSU’s are settled by the Company with its own common stock upon achievement of the vesting conditions. There is neither repurchase obligations nor restrictions for the grantees to access the shares. The Company is allowed to net settle the award for statutory tax withholding purposes, but in no case exceeding the maximum statutory tax rates in the employees’ relevant tax jurisdictions. Therefore, the RSU’s are classified as equity.
The following table summarizes the RSU activity for service-based awards for the year ended December 31, 2024:
| Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | Weighted-Average Requisite Period Remaining (Years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonvested at December 31, 2023 | 556 | $8.37 | |
| Granted | 715 | $5.38 | |
| Vested | (167) | $8.11 | |
| Forfeited | (89) | $6.92 | |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2024 | 1,015 | $6.44 | 1.6 |
The weighted-average grant date fair value of service-based awards granted during the years 2024,2023 and 2022 was $5.38, $7.71 and $9.73, respectively.
The following table summarizes the RSU activity for awards with market conditions for the year ended December 31, 2024:
| Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | Weighted-Average Requisite Period Remaining (Years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonvested at December 31, 2023 | 577 | $13.98 | |
| Granted | 66 | $2.75 | |
| Vested | - | ||
| Forfeited | (90) | $15.93 | |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2024 | 552 | $12.53 | 2.8 |
For awards that are tied to market conditions, the grant date fair value was determined based on a Monte Carlo simulation model, which takes into account certain assumptions. The weighted-average assumptions used to value the awards are expected volatility of 50.8%,53.5% and 49.3%, a risk-free rate of 4.2%, 4.3% and 3.4%, and an expected term of 2.6,4.8 and 4.8 years for awards with market conditions granted during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The expected volatility is based on the average implied volatility of publicly traded peer companies in a similar industry with extensive trading history. The final award is determined by the market value of the Company upon vesting and may equal 0% to 200% of the initial award depending on achievement of the market condition. The weighted-average grant date fair value of awards with market conditions during the years 2024,2023 and 2022 was $2.75,$10.19 and $16.52, respectively.
Share-based compensation plan expense and tax benefits were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Share-based compensation expense | $3,699 | $3,292 | $3,301 |
| Tax benefit | $645 | $221 | $137 |
During 2023, the service period forfour directors was modified from three years toone. The incremental compensation expense related to this modification was $0.3 million. Additionally, one other award was modified forone employee. The modification affected the awards eligibility as the employee transitioned from employee to director. There wasno incremental share-based compensation expense associated with this modification.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $7.4 million of total unrecognized compensation expense associated with nonvested awards issued under the Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years.
Note 13 – Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common stock reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities were exercised or converted into common stock. The effects of any incremental potential common stock are excluded from the calculation of earnings per share if their effect would be anti-dilutive. Contingently issuable shares, including equity awards with performance conditions, are considered outstanding common shares and included in basic and diluted earnings per share as of the date that all necessary conditions to earn the awards have been satisfied. Public and Private Warrants are considered for the diluted earnings per share calculation to the extent they are “in-the-money” and their effect is dilutive. The Company has retroactively adjusted the shares issued and outstanding prior to May 9, 2022, to give effect to the exchange ratio.
For the years ended 2024,2023, and 2022, there wereno securities outstanding whose effect would be dilutive to earnings per share. Therefore, the number of basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding were equal for each period.
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Net loss | $(138,168) | $(127,658) | $(174,030) |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic and diluted | 288,524 | 275,763 | 254,131 |
| Net loss per share – basic and diluted | $(0.48) | $(0.46) | $(0.68) |
| Penny Warrants included in Net loss per share calculation – basic and diluted | 6,000 | 6,900 | 6,600 |
The following table presents potentially dilutive securities excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
| December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Unvested restricted stock units | 1,567 | 1,132 | 918 |
| Penny Warrants with unmet contingencies | 15,023 | 13,523 | 14,173 |
| Out of the money warrants | 34,453 | 42,750 | 42,750 |
| Total | 51,043 | 57,405 | 57,840 |
Certain Penny Warrants contain contingencies agreed upon with potential customers and suppliers that have not yet been achieved. Warrants that are out of the money include Public, Private, and Market Warrants where the exercise price exceeded the common stock price for the period. Refer to Note 9 for a summary of the terms for all warrants.
Note 14– Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses consist of thef ollowing:
| | Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Outsourced services | $117,788 | $95,226 | $44,719 |
| Payroll costs | 11,089 | 9,856 | 6,560 |
| Other expenses | 967 | 499 | 579 |
| Total | $129,844 | $105,581 | $51,858 |
Note 15–Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of the following:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Outsourced services | $12,994 | $9,531 | $13,554 |
| Payroll costs | 11,063 | 9,340 | 9,099 |
| Director & Officers insurance | 1,183 | 2,257 | 2,585 |
| Other expenses | 1,289 | 1,976 | 1,428 |
| Transaction Costs | - | - | 6,191 |
| Total | $26,529 | $23,104 | $32,856 |
Note 16 –Income Taxes
The Company calculates its income tax amounts using a separate return methodology. Under this method, the Company prepares the financial statements as if it will file separate returns with tax authorities. As a result, the Company’s deferred tax balances and effective tax rate as a stand-alone entity will likely differ significantly from those calculated in the actual consolidated return with EAH. The calculation of income taxes on a separate return basis requires a considerable amount of judgment and use of both estimates and allocations. The tax loss carryforwards and valuation allowances reflected in the consolidated financial statements are based on a hypothetical stand-alone income tax return basis and may not exist in the ERJ and EAH consolidated financial statements.
Income before income taxes consisted of the following:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| U.S. (loss) income | $(138,485) | $(130,645) | $(174,747) |
| Non-U.S. (loss) income | 824 | 4,554 | 1,650 |
| Loss before income taxes | $(137,661) | $(126,091) | $(173,097) |
Income taxes consisted of the following:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · 2023 · 2022 | |||||
| Current income tax expense | |||||
| U.S. federal | $ | - | $436 | $ | - |
| U.S. state and local | - | - | - | ||
| Non-U.S. | 1,430 | 2,846 | 933 | ||
| Total current income tax expense | 1,430 | 3,282 | 933 | ||
| Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | |||||
| U.S. federal | - | - | - | ||
| U.S. state and local | - | - | - | ||
| Non-U.S. | (923) | (1,714) | - | ||
| Total deferred income tax expense (benefit) | (923) | (1,714) | - | ||
| Total income tax expense | $507 | $1,568 | $933 | ||
A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal tax rate and our effective tax rate is as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Statutory U.S. federal tax rate | 21.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| State and local taxes | 3.9% | (5.8)% | (31.1)% |
| Permanent differences | 0.7% | (2.4)% | (13.7)% |
| Foreign rate differential | (0.1)% | (0.4)% | (0.1)% |
| Intangibles | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other | (2.1)% | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| Valuation allowance | (23.8)% | (18.7)% | 16.2% |
| Effective tax rate | (0.4)% | (1.2)% | (0.5)% |
The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Deferred tax assets | ||
| Intangibles | $278,919 | $300,521 |
| Net operating losses carryforwards | 83,338 | 53,545 |
| Research and Experimental | 62,783 | 36,249 |
| Federal R&D Credit | 352 | 352 |
| Accrued benefits | 6,784 | 4,242 |
| Other | (668) | 2,914 |
| Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowances | 431,507 | 397,824 |
| Less valuation allowances | (428,488) | (395,907) |
| Total deferred tax assets | 3,019 | 1,916 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | ||
| Other | (311) | (131) |
| Uncertain Tax Position - R&D Reserve | (70) | (70) |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | (382) | (202) |
| Net deferred tax assets | $2,637 | $1,714 |
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets(“DTA”), management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. For Eve Brazil, based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of its deductible differences. The valuation allowance increased $32.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due tothe net operating loss for the year. The net operating losses for 2024 and 2023 were generated mainly due to expenditures with R&D projects, administrative expenses and the tax amortization on the step-up. Net operating losses do not expire in both jurisdictions where the Company operates (U.S. and Brazil).
The Company has no history of tax audits, nevertheless the Company believes it has provided adequate reserves for all tax deficiencies or reductions in tax benefits that could result from federal, state and foreign tax audits. The Company regularly assesses the likely outcomes of these audits in order to determine the appropriateness of the tax provision. Open tax years range from fiscal years 2021 to 2024. However, because we are carrying forward income tax attributes, such as net operating losses and tax credits from earlier tax years, these attributes can still be audited when utilized on returns filed in the future. The Company had approximately $70 thousand of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. There wereno additions, reductions, or settlements of unrecognized tax benefits during 2024. The Company will recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 no interest or penalties have been accrued due to uncertain tax positions.
In preparation for the Business Combination with Zanite (later renamed Eve Holdings Inc.), ERJ, EAH and Eve Sub entered into a Contribution Agreement under which ERJ contributed the UAM business assets and liabilities into Eve Sub in exchange for Eve Sub’s units and subsequently contributed these units into EAH in exchange for preferred and common stock of EAH. Since immediately after the contribution of the Eve Sub units into EAH, ERJ did not control more than 80% of all classes of stock of EAH, the contribution of assets was treated as a taxable transaction which gave rise to a step-up in the value of such assets.
The step-up of the assets was only recognized for US federal income tax purposes and will not be booked in the Company’s financial statements. Thus, a temporary difference exists and a deferred tax asset was recognized.
In order to deal with the effects of the step-up, EAH and the Company entered into a customary Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”) anda Tax Sharing Agreement (“TSA”). The TSA generally applies if EAH and the Company are members of thesame consolidated group, as defined under the Code. Under the Code, two corporations may form a consolidated tax group and file aconsolidated federal income tax return, ifone corporation owns stock representing at least 80%of the voting power and value of theoutstanding capital stock of the other corporation. The TSA governs certain matters related to the resulting consolidated federal income tax returns, as well as state and local returns filed on a consolidated or combined basis. Generally, the consolidated group’sparent would be liable for the income taxes of the group members (including the Company), rather than the Company being required topay such income taxes itself. For periods in which the Company has taxable income that contributes to and increases the overall tax liability of the consolidated group of which EAH or an affiliate is the common parent(the “EAH Consolidated Group”), the TSA requires the Company to make payments to EAH equal to the tax liability it would havehad had it been outside of the consolidated group. For periods in which the Company’s inclusion in the EAH Consolidated Group decreases the tax liability of the EAH Consolidated Group, tax benefits generated by the Company that are realized by EAH will be recorded in an off-book registerand will apply to offset future payments due from the Company to EAH under the TSA. If any tax benefits that have accumulated during the period in which the Company is a member of the EAH Consolidated Group have not been applied to offset payments under the TSA at the time the Company ceases to be a member of the EAH Consolidated Group, such uncompensated taxbenefits can be used to offset amounts payable by the Company to EAH under the TRA. For purposes of determining the amount ofpayments required to be made by the Company pursuant to the foregoing, and for determining the extent to which tax benefits generated by the Company that are realized by the EAH Consolidated Group may offset future payments under the TSA or the TRA, the TSA will generally disregard 75% of the tax benefits arising from tax basis in the assets of the Company created in the Pre-Closing Restructuring, consistent with the agreed sharing percentages for such tax savings under the TRA, if the Company were not a memberofthe EAH Consolidated Group.
Since EAH beneficially owns, directly and indirectly, more than 80% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock, EAH and the Company are expected to be members of the same consolidated tax group. Under the TSA, EAH will benefit from the anticipated future tax losses generated by the Company but will only credit these amounts against future liabilities owed by the Company. Based on terms of the TSA, no tax benefits would accrue to the Company based on a pro forma calculation of the Company’s stand-alone tax return and thereforeno benefit has been assumed in the consolidated financial information under the TSA. As such, no pro forma adjustment related to the TSA is necessary. Once the Company begins to generate taxable profits at the consolidated level, amounts owed by the Company to EAH under the TSA will be offset and reduced by prior losses generated by the Company for which EAH had received a benefit.
The Company concluded that these agreements do not have impacts to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024.
Note 17 – Leases
Leases primarily consist of office space and facilities with related parties or equipment with third parties. A lease is deemed to exist when the Company has the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment, as conveyed through a contract, for a certain period of time and consideration is paid. The right to control is deemed to occur when the Company has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits of the identified assets and the right to direct the use of such assets. Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and a corresponding lease liability are recognized on the lease commencement date (the date in which the asset is available for use). Lease liabilities are recognized in Other current payables and Other non-current payables.
The Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate in determining the present values of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest the Company would have to pay to borrow, on a collateralized basis, an amount equal to the lease payments for a term similar to the lease term in a similar economic environment as the lease. Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of lease payments to be made during the lease term, which is measured based on the contract term and renewal options. Options to extend or terminate the lease term are considered when it is reasonably certain the options will be exercised.
The following is a summary of balance sheet components of leasesas of December 31:
| Supplemental balance sheet information | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating lease ROU assets - related parties | $359 | $474 |
| Operating lease ROU assets - third parties | 737 | 34 |
| Total operating lease ROU assets | $1,096 | $508 |
| Operating lease liabilities - related parties | $312 | $474 |
| Operating lease liabilities - third parties | 735 | 36 |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $1,047 | $510 |
The following is a summary of the total operating lease cost recognized for the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating lease cost | $588 | $113 | $9 |
The following presents supplemental information for the Company’s leases. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, leases with third parties were insignificant and are not included in the data below forthose years.
| 2024 · 2023 · 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplemental information | ||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | ||||
| Operating cash flows for operating leases - related parties | $141 | $113 | $9 | |
| Operating cash flows for operating leases - third parties | $447 | n.m. | n.m. | |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations | ||||
| Operating leases - related parties | $ | - | $334 | $224 |
| Operating leases - third parties | $1,108 | n.m. | n.m. | |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term (Years) - related parties | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.8 | |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term (Years) - third parties | 1.4 | n.m. | n.m. | |
| Weighted-average discount rate - related parties | 9.9% | 10.2% | 7.4% | |
| Weighted-average discount rate - third parties | 3.8% | n.m. | n.m. | |
n.m. = not meaningful
Future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2024 were as follows:
| Operating Leases | |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $738 |
| 2026 | 286 |
| 2027 | 95 |
| 2028 | 5 |
| 2029 | - |
| Thereafter | - |
| Total minimum lease payments | 1,125 |
| Imputed interest | (78) |
| Total operating lease liabilities - related parties | $1,047 |
As of December 31, 2024, the Company hastwo lease agreements with Embraer that have not yet commenced. One agreement is for a facility in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo, Brazil. The lease is expected to commence in 2025. The other lease agreement is for a property in Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil, whichwas executed on August 13, 2024. This property is expected to be used to develop the Company’s manufacturing facility for eVTOL production. The lease agreement included a commitment by the Company to invest a minimum of R$15 million(or approximately $2.4 million using the exchange rate as of December 31, 2024)in leasehold improvements. As of December 31, 2024, the Company incurred approximately $1.0 million in prepaid lease costs, which is recognized in the “Other non-current assets” line of the consolidated balance sheets.
Note 18–Commitments and Contingencies
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not have any accruals for loss contingencies. The Company will make accruals related to loss contingencies in instances where it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Loss contingencies that are either reasonably possible but not probable or probable but not reasonably estimable, are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
On March 3, 2025, a shareholder derivative action was filed against EAH and our Directors and Officers, asserting breach of fiduciary duty claims related to the 2024 Private Placement of common stock and warrants that were issued to EAH in September 2024. Eve Holding wasalso named as a nominal defendant in the case. Based on the early stage of the case, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
**Note 19 – Segments **
Segment information is presented in a manner consistent with the internal reports provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), which has been identified as the chief executive officer. Given the Company’s pre-revenue operating stage, it currently has no concentration exposure to products, services or customers. The Company is developing three business units that will provide unique products or services, which were determined to be the reportable segments, as follows:
eVTOLThe Company is designing and certifying an eVTOL purpose-built for UAM missions and plans to market its eVTOLs globally to operators of UAM services, including fixed wing and helicopter operators, as wellas lessors that purchase and manage aircraft on behalf of operators.
Service and Operations SolutionsThe Company plans to offer a full suite of eVTOL service and support capabilities, including material services, maintenance, technical support, training, ground handling and data services. Its services will be offered to UAM fleet operators on an agnostic basis, supporting both its own eVTOL and those produced by third parties.
UATMThe Company is developing next-generation Urban Air Traffic Management (“UATM”) software named Vector to help enable eVTOLs to operate safely and efficiently in dense urban airspace along with conventional fixed wing and rotary aircraft and unmanned drones. The Company plans to offer Vector software to customers that include air navigation service providers, fleet operators and vertiport operators.
The CODM regularly receives and reviewsone measure of profit or loss by segment, which is also the sole significant expense for each segment – research and development expenses. The accounting policy for research and development expenses for each segment is the same as that described in Note 2. This expense information and the physical progress of the projects by segment are used by the CODM when deciding how to allocate resources between segments. Asset information by segment is not presented to the CODM.
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development expenses by segment | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| eVTOL | $118,770 | $95,616 | $42,893 |
| Service and Operations Solutions | 5,885 | 5,248 | 1,932 |
| UATM | 5,189 | 4,717 | 7,032 |
| Total segment expenses | 129,844 | 105,581 | 51,858 |
| Total segment loss | (129,844) | (105,581) | (51,858) |
| Expenses not allocated to segments, net (a) | 7,817 | 20,509 | 121,240 |
| Loss before income taxes | $(137,661) | $(126,091) | $(173,097) |
(a)Includes SG&A expenses, new warrant expenses, and other non-operating income and expenses not allocated to each segment.
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