RideNow Group, Inc.

Previous wording

Various risks and uncertainties could affect our business. In addition to the information contained elsewhere in this report and other filings that we make with the SEC, the risk factors described below could have a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or the trading price of our common stock. It is not possible to identify all risk factors. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business operations.

Current wording

Various risks and uncertainties could affect our business. In addition to the information contained elsewhere in this report and other filings that we make with the SEC, the risk factors described below could have a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or the trading price of our Class B common stock. It is not possible to identify all risk factors. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business operations.

Previous wording

A material part of our strategic plan is predicated on being able to have sufficient inventory of powersports vehicles, both new and pre-owned, to satisfy customer demand or meet our financial objectives. New inventory is ultimately controlled by our OEMs and their willingness to allocate inventory to us and their ability to manufacture and distribute a sufficient number of powersports vehicles. While historically manufacturers have taken steps designed to balance production volumes for new vehicles with demand, those steps have not always proven effective. Pre-owned inventory is acquired directly from consumers via our proprietary RideNow Cash Offer technology or consumer trade-in transactions or auctions. If the channels for new or pre-owned vehicle acquisition were disrupted, for example as a result of another COVID-like lockdown, technology challenges, customers holding onto their vehicles due to significant valuation decreases and negative equity positions, non-acceptance of online transactions, poor customer ratings, higher tariffs, or other such events, the Company may not have enough inventory to meet customer demand, which may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Current wording

A material part of our strategic plan is predicated on being able to have sufficient inventory of powersports vehicles, both new and pre-owned, to satisfy customer demand or meet our financial objectives. New inventory is ultimately controlled by our OEMs and their willingness to allocate inventory to us and their ability to manufacture and distribute a sufficient number of powersports vehicles. While historically manufacturers have taken steps designed to balance production volumes for new vehicles with demand, those steps have not always proven effective. Pre-owned inventory is acquired directly from consumers via our proprietary RideNow Cash Offer tool or consumer trade-in transactions or from auctions. If the channels for new or pre-owned vehicle acquisition were disrupted, for example as a result of another COVID-like lockdown, technology challenges, customers holding onto their vehicles due to significant valuation decreases and negative equity positions, non-acceptance of online transactions, poor customer ratings, higher tariffs, or other such events, the Company may not have enough inventory to meet customer demand, which may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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Our strategic plan includes leveraging our nationwide network of dealerships, using our proprietary RideNow Cash Offer technology to grow our pre-owned inventory, reducing our cost structure, and rationalizing our retail footprint by acquiring new retail locations and closing or consolidating existing retail locations. The identification of suitable acquisition candidates can be difficult, time-consuming and costly, and we may not be able to successfully complete identified acquisition opportunities. The closing or consolidation of existing retail locations may not result in immediate cost savings. These activities can divert management time and focus from operating our business. We may encounter unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications, and delays relating to the development and operation of our business and the execution of our business plan, including our organic and acquisition growth strategies. Achieving the anticipated benefits of acquisitions depends in significant part upon our integrating any acquired entity’s businesses, operations, processes, and systems in an efficient and effective manner. We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, a number of non-recurring costs associated with our acquisitions and the closing of retail locations. Our failure to identify successfully rationalize our dealership footprint could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Current wording

These activities can divert management time and focus from operating our business. We may encounter unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications, and delays relating to the development and operation of our business and the execution of our business plan, including our organic and acquisition growth strategies. Achieving the anticipated benefits of acquisitions depends in significant part upon our integrating any acquired entity’s businesses, operations, processes, and systems in an efficient and effective manner. We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, a number of non-recurring costs associated with our acquisitions and the closing of retail locations. Our failure to identify and successfully rationalize our dealership footprint could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In connection with the execution of our strategic plan, we discontinued our transportation brokerage services in December 2025, which eliminated revenue and profit contribution from that business and may result in shut-down and transition costs and residual liabilities.

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We operate dealership locations and our Cash Offer technology under our RideNow brand. In addition, we operate certain dealership locations under OEM brands, such as Harley-Davidson, BMW and Indian. Our growth depends on our ability to attract and retain customers to our retail and online locations. We rely heavily on marketing and advertising to increase the visibility of our operations with potential customers and to drive traffic to our retail and online locations. Some of our methods of marketing and advertising may not be profitable because they may not result in the acquisition of sufficient users such that we may recover these costs by attaining corresponding revenue growth. If we are unable to recover our marketing and advertising costs, it could have a material adverse effect on our growth, results of operations and financial condition.

Current wording

We operate dealership locations and our Cash Offer tool under our RideNow brand. In addition, we operate certain dealership locations under OEM brands, such as Harley-Davidson and Indian. Our growth depends on our ability to attract and retain customers to our retail and online locations. We rely heavily on marketing and advertising to increase the visibility of our operations with potential customers and to drive traffic to our retail and online locations. Some of our methods of marketing and advertising may not be profitable because they may not result in the acquisition of sufficient users such that we may recover these costs by attaining corresponding revenue growth. If we are unable to recover our marketing and advertising costs, it could have a material adverse effect on our growth, results of operations and financial condition.

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Our efforts to maintain the trust of and deliver value to our users depend on our ability to develop and maintain our RideNow brand and on the reputation of brands we represent in our dealership locations. If our current and potential customers perceive that we are not focused on providing them with a better powersports experience, our reputation will be adversely affected. Consumers are increasingly shopping for new and pre-owned powersports vehicles, vehicle repair and maintenance services, and other vehicle products and services online and through mobile applications, including through third-party online and mobile sales platforms, with which we compete. If we fail to preserve the value of our retail brands, maintain our reputation, or attract consumers, our business could be adversely impacted.

Current wording

Our efforts to maintain the trust of and deliver value to our customers depend on our ability to develop and maintain our RideNow brand and on the reputation of brands we represent in our dealership locations. If our current and potential customers perceive that we are not focused on providing them with a better powersports experience, our reputation will be adversely affected. Consumers are increasingly shopping for new and pre-owned powersports vehicles, vehicle repair and maintenance services, and other vehicle products and services online and through mobile applications, including through third-party online and mobile sales platforms, with which we compete. If we fail to preserve the value of our retail brands, maintain our reputation, or attract consumers, our business could be adversely impacted.

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Our dealerships are concentrated in certain states, including Arizona, Florida and Texas, in which actual or threatened natural disasters and severe weather events (such as tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, landslides, hailstorms, floods and hurricanes) may disrupt our store operations, which may adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition to business interruption, the powersports retailing business is subject to substantial risk of property loss due to the significant concentration of property at store locations, including property stored outside. Although we have substantial insurance, subject to certain deductibles, limitations and exclusions, we may be exposed to uninsured or under-insured losses that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Current wording

Our dealerships are concentrated in certain states, including Arizona, Florida and Texas, in which actual or threatened natural disasters and severe weather events (such as tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, landslides, hailstorms, floods and hurricanes) may disrupt our store operations, which may adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition to business interruption, the powersports retailing business is subject to substantial risk of property loss due to the significant concentration of property at store locations, including property stored outside. Although we have insurance, subject to certain deductibles, limitations and exclusions, we may be exposed to uninsured or under-insured losses that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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We rely on a combination of trademark, trade secret, and copyright law as well as on contractual restrictions with employees and third parties to protect our intellectual property, including our proprietary RideNow Cash Offer technology. These mechanisms may not effectively prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of our confidential information, intellectual property, or technology and may not provide an adequate remedy in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure of our confidential information, intellectual property, or technology. Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights, unauthorized parties including former employees may attempt to copy aspects of our website features, software, and functionality or obtain and use information that we consider proprietary. Competitors may adopt service names similar to ours, thereby harming our ability to build brand identity and possibly leading to user confusion. The failure to protect our intellectual property, including from unauthorized uses, could erode consumer trust and our brand and have a material adverse effect on our business.

Current wording

We rely on a combination of trademark, trade secret, and copyright law as well as on contractual restrictions with employees and third parties to protect our intellectual property, including our proprietary RideNow Cash Offer tool. These mechanisms may not effectively prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of our confidential information, intellectual property, or technology and may not provide an adequate remedy in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure of our confidential information, intellectual property, or technology. Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights, unauthorized parties including former employees may attempt to copy aspects of our website features, software, and functionality or obtain and use information that we consider proprietary. Competitors may adopt service names similar to ours, thereby harming our ability to build brand identity and possibly leading to user confusion. The failure to protect our intellectual property, including from unauthorized uses, could erode consumer trust and our brand and have a material adverse effect on our business.

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We have a substantial amount of debt, which has had and will continue to have the effect, among other things, of reducing our flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions. Our debt agreements impose operating and financial restrictions on us. These restrictions limit our ability and that of our subsidiaries to, among other things: (i) incur additional indebtedness; (ii) make investments or loans; (iii) create liens; (iv) consummate mergers and similar fundamental changes; (v) make restricted payments; (vi) make investments in unrestricted subsidiaries; (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates; and (viii) use proceeds from asset sales. They also impose certain financial test ratios and financial condition tests that we must satisfy in future periods to remain in compliance with the terms applicable to our debt. We may be prevented from taking advantage of business opportunities that arise because of the limitations imposed on us by the restrictive or financial covenants under our debt agreements. The restrictions contained in the covenants could: (i) limit our ability to plan for or react to market conditions, to meet capital needs, or otherwise to restrict our activities or business strategy; and (ii) adversely affect our ability to finance our operations, enter into acquisitions or divestitures or engage in other business activities that would be in our interest.

Current wording

We have a substantial amount of debt, which has had and will continue to have the effect, among other things, of reducing our flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions. Our debt agreements impose operating and financial restrictions on us. These restrictions limit our ability and that of our subsidiaries to, among other things: (i) incur additional indebtedness; (ii) make investments or loans; (iii) create liens; (iv) consummate mergers and similar fundamental changes; (v) make restricted payments; (vi) make investments in unrestricted subsidiaries; (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates; and (viii) use proceeds from asset sales. They also impose certain financial test ratios and financial condition tests, or “financial covenants”, that we must satisfy in future periods to remain in compliance with the terms applicable to our debt. We may be prevented from taking advantage of business opportunities that arise because of the limitations imposed on us by the restrictive or financial covenants under our debt agreements. The covenants could: (i) limit our ability to plan for or react to market conditions, to meet capital needs, or otherwise to restrict our activities or business strategy; and (ii) adversely affect our ability to finance our operations, enter into acquisitions or divestitures or engage in other business activities that would be in our interest.

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We have established internal controls in place to monitor compliance with the financial covenants. A breach of any of these covenants or our inability to comply with the required financial ratios or financial condition test could result in a default under our debt agreements that, if not cured or waived, could result in the acceleration of all indebtedness outstanding thereunder and cross-default rights under our other debt. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to comply with these covenants, or if we fail to remain in compliance, will be able to obtain relief from such financial covenants in the future. The failure to meet financial covenants under the Credit Agreement, or to obtain a waiver, would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Current wording

A breach of any of these restrictive covenants or our inability to comply with the required financial ratios or financial condition tests could result in a default under our debt agreements that, if not cured or waived, could result in the acceleration of all indebtedness outstanding thereunder and cross-default rights under our other debt. Although we were in compliance with its covenants at December 31, 2025, we previously required amendments and waivers. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to comply with these covenants, or if we fail to remain in compliance, will be able to obtain additional waivers or amendments in the future. The failure to meet covenants, including financial covenants, or to obtain a waiver or amendment, would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Previous wording

In addition, in the event of default under our Credit Agreement, the affected lenders could foreclose on the collateral securing such credit facility and require repayment of all borrowings outstanding thereunder. If the amounts outstanding under the credit facilities or any of our other indebtedness were to be accelerated, our assets may not be sufficient to repay in full the amounts owed to the lenders or to our other debt holders

Current wording

In the event of default under our Credit Agreement and any other indebtedness we may incur from time to time, the affected lenders could foreclose on the collateral securing such indebtedness and require repayment of all borrowings outstanding thereunder. If the amounts outstanding under our Credit Agreement or any of our other indebtedness were to be accelerated, our assets may not be sufficient to repay in full the amounts owed to the lenders or to our other debt holders.

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We intend to continue making investments to support the development and growth of our business and to make strategic acquisitions. Although we currently intend to self-fund our growth initiatives, under certain circumstances we may determine that it is necessary or advisable to raise additional financing or capital. Additional financing or capital may not be available when we need it, on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all. If we decide to raise additional capital through issuances of equity, our existing stockholders could suffer significant dilution, and any new equity securities we issue could have rights, preferences, and privileges superior to those of holders of our common stock. In 2023, our three largest stockholders backstopped our $100.0 million rights offering, and in 2024 they provided $30.0 million in incremental capital commitments, which included a $10.0 million backstopped rights offering. If we decide to raise additional debt, our existing stockholders may be subject to the risks associated with higher leverage. In addition, we may need to refinance all or a portion of our existing debt. If we are unable to obtain adequate financing or financing on terms satisfactory to us when we require it, or we are unable to obtain additional capital, including from any of our stockholders, our ability to continue to pursue our business objectives and to respond to business opportunities, challenges, or unforeseen circumstances could be significantly limited, and our business, operating results, financial condition, and prospects could be adversely affected.

Current wording

We intend to continue making investments to support the development and growth of our business and to make strategic acquisitions. Although we currently intend to self-fund our growth initiatives, under certain circumstances we may determine that it is necessary or advisable to raise additional financing or capital. Additional financing or capital may not be available when we need it, on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all. If we decide to raise additional capital through issuances of equity, our existing stockholders could suffer significant dilution, and any new equity securities we issue could have rights, preferences, and privileges superior to those of holders of our Class B common stock. In 2023, our three largest stockholders backstopped our $100.0 million rights offering, in 2024 they provided $30.0 million in incremental capital commitments, which included a $10.0 million backstopped rights offering, and in 2025, they loaned the Company an additional $10.0 million through the issuance of subordinated promissory notes. If we decide to raise additional debt, our existing stockholders may be subject to the risks associated with higher leverage. In addition, we may need to refinance all or a portion of our existing debt. If we are unable to obtain adequate financing or financing on terms satisfactory to us when we require it, or we are unable to obtain additional capital, including from any of our stockholders, our ability to continue to pursue our business objectives and to respond to business opportunities, challenges, or unforeseen circumstances could be significantly limited, and our business, operating results, financial condition, and prospects could be adversely affected.

Previous wording

We are subject to interest rate risk in connection with our floorplan payables and our other debt instruments that could have a material adverse effect on our profitability.

Current wording

We are subject to interest rate risk in connection with our floor plan payables and our other debt instruments that could have a material adverse effect on our profitability.

Previous wording

Our floorplan payables, Credit Agreement and other debt instruments are subject to variable interest rates. Accordingly, our interest expense will fluctuate with changing market conditions and will increase if interest rates rise. Instability or disruptions of the capital markets, including credit markets, or the deterioration of our financial condition due to internal or external factors, could restrict or prohibit our access to capital markets and increase our financing costs. In addition, our net new inventory carrying cost (new vehicle floorplan interest expense net of floorplan assistance that we receive from powersports manufacturers) may increase due to changes in interest rates, inventory levels, and manufacturer assistance. A significant increase in interest rates or decrease in manufacturer floorplan assistance could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Current wording

Our floor plan payables, Credit Agreement and other debt instruments are subject to variable interest rates. Accordingly, our interest expense will fluctuate with changing market conditions and will increase if interest rates rise. Instability or disruptions of the capital markets, including credit markets, or the deterioration of our financial condition due to internal or external factors, could restrict or prohibit our access to capital markets and increase our financing costs. In addition, our net new inventory carrying cost (new vehicle floor plan interest expense net of floor plan assistance that we receive from powersports manufacturers) may increase due to changes in interest rates, inventory levels, and manufacturer assistance. A significant increase in interest rates or decrease in manufacturer floor plan assistance could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Retail powersports sales are cyclical and historically have experienced periodic downturns characterized by oversupply and weak demand, which could result in a need to lower the prices at which we sell our powersports offering, which would reduce revenue per vehicle sold and margins. Additionally, a shift in consumer’s vehicle preferences driven by pricing, fuel costs or other factors may have a material adverse effect on our revenue, margins, and results of operations.

Current wording

Retail powersports sales are cyclical and historically have experienced periodic downturns characterized by oversupply and weak demand, which could result in a need to lower the prices at which we sell our powersports offering, which would reduce revenue per vehicle sold and margins. Additionally, a shift in consumer’s vehicle preferences driven by pricing, fuel costs or other factors may have a material adverse effect on our revenue, margins, and results of operations. Our ability to increase or maintain our sales margins on new and pre-owned powersports vehicles, parts, service, accessories, and finance and insurance products is also subject to a variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control. These factors include changes in consumer demand and buying patterns, pricing pressure from competitors, inflationary increases in labor and reconditioning costs, and the mix of new versus pre-owned vehicles sold. To remain competitive, we may be required to offer pricing incentives or otherwise reduce prices, which would compress our margins. If we are unable to offset these pressures through operational efficiencies, cost reductions, or other measures, our profitability could be materially adversely affected.

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In January 2025, the global tariff landscape began to quickly change with the U.S. implementing new or increased tariffs on various foreign countries, either generally or with respect to certain products. Certain foreign countries may change their tariff policies in response to changes in the U.S. tariff policy. We acquire certain new unit inventory from OEMs that is manufactured in countries that may be subject to new or increased tariffs, including Mexico, Canada and China. In addition, tariffs could increase the costs of components for new units and/or other products that we sell and have the potential to disrupt existing supply chains. An increase in the costs of the goods that we sell could make them less affordable for customers, which would negatively impact customer demand and have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations. It is uncertain whether OEMs will pass through increased costs to us, which would result in a negative impact on our profitability. It is impossible to predict with any certainty the effects that any new tariffs may ultimately have on our industry or our financial condition.

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In 2025, the United States implemented new or increased tariffs affecting certain products and countries, and additional retaliatory measures could be imposed. In February 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) to impose tariffs was not authorized by Congress, invalidating a significant portion of tariffs that had been effect since April 2025. While the ruling struck down the IEEPA-based tariffs, it does not prevent the administration from imposing tariffs using other legal authorities, and the administration has indicated its intention to pursue alternative statutory mechanisms to reinstate or impose new tariffs. OEMs that manufacture in Mexico, Canada, or China may pass increased costs to us, impacting pricing, demand, and margins. We acquire certain new unit inventory from OEMs that is manufactured in countries that may be subject to new or increased tariffs, including Mexico, Canada and China. In addition, tariffs could increase the costs of components for new units and/or other products that we sell and have the potential to disrupt existing supply chains. An increase in the costs of the goods that we sell could make them less affordable for customers, which would negatively impact customer demand and have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations. It is uncertain whether OEMs will pass through increased costs to us, which would result in a negative impact on our profitability. It is impossible to predict with any certainty the effects that any new tariffs may ultimately have on our industry or our financial condition.

Previous wording

We believe that our proprietary RideNow Cash Offer technology provides us with a competitive advantage in purchasing pre-owned powersports vehicles directly from customers. However, there are low barriers to enter the online marketplace for powersports and we expect that competitors, both new and existing, will continue to enter the online marketplace with competing brands, business models, products, and services, which could make it difficult to acquire inventory, attract customers, and sell vehicles at a profitable price. Some of these companies have significantly greater resources than we do and may be able to provide customers access to a greater inventory of powersports vehicles at lower prices or purchase vehicles from consumers at higher prices while delivering a competitive overall experience.

Current wording

We believe that our proprietary RideNow Cash Offer tool provides us with a competitive advantage in purchasing pre-owned powersports vehicles directly from customers. However, there are low barriers to enter the online marketplace for powersports and we expect that competitors, both new and existing, will continue to enter the online marketplace with competing brands, business models, products, and services, which could make it difficult to acquire inventory, attract customers, and sell vehicles at a profitable price. Some of these companies have significantly greater resources than we do and may be able to provide customers access to a greater inventory of powersports vehicles at lower prices or purchase vehicles from consumers at higher prices while delivering a competitive overall experience.

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Our revenue trends are likely to be a reflection of consumers' powersports vehicle buying patterns. Because different types of vehicles are designed for different seasons, our revenue may be cyclical. Historically, the powersports industry has been seasonal, with traffic and sales strongest in the spring and summer quarters. Sales and traffic are typically slowest in the winter but increase in spring and summer, coinciding with tax refund season and the coming warmer months. Our business is also impacted by cyclical trends affecting the overall economy, as well as by actual or threatened severe weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires.

Current wording

Our revenue trends are likely to be a reflection of consumers' powersports vehicle buying patterns. Because different types of vehicles are designed for different seasons, our revenue may be cyclical. Historically, the powersports industry has been seasonal, with traffic and sales strongest in the spring and summer quarters. Sales and traffic are typically slowest in the winter but increase in spring and summer, coinciding with tax refund season and the coming warmer months. Other factors that may cause our results to fluctuate including, without limitation, the regulatory environment, macroeconomic conditions, including as a result of tariffs, interest rates, inflation, unemployment and employment rates, vehicle supply and demand and labor costs, government shutdowns, changes in the competitive dynamics of our industry, our liquidity and ability to raise capital through equity or debt financings, as well as actual or threatened severe weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires.

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Disruptions or breaches involving our or our third-party providers’ IT systems could interrupt our operations, compromise our reputation, expose us to litigation, government enforcement actions and costly response measures and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

We and our third-party providers are exposed to cybersecurity risks and incidents which may interrupt our operations, compromise our reputation, expose us to litigation, government enforcement actions and costly response measures and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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We rely on the integrity, security and successful functioning of our computer systems, hardware, software, technology infrastructure, and online sites and networks (collectively, “IT Systems”) across our operations. While we own and operate certain parts of our IT Systems, we also rely on critical third-party service providers for an array of IT Systems and related products and services. We use IT Systems for external and internal functions, such as to support product sales, track inventory information at our store locations, and to aggregate daily sales, margin and promotional information. We also use IT Systems to report and audit our operational results.

Current wording

We rely on the integrity, security and successful functioning of our computer systems, hardware, software, technology infrastructure, and online sites and networks (collectively, “IT Systems”) across both our internal and external operations. While we own and operate certain parts of our IT Systems, we also rely on critical third-party service providers for an array of IT Systems and related products and services. For example, we use IT Systems for external and internal functions, such as to support product sales, track inventory information at our store locations, and to aggregate daily sales, margin and promotional information. We also use IT Systems to report and audit our operational results. We and certain of our third-party providers collect, maintain and process data about customers, employees, business partners and others, including Personal Information, as well as proprietary information belonging to our business (collectively, “Confidential Information”).

Previous wording

We and our third-party providers may experience cyberattacks and security incidents. Some of our systems are not fully redundant, and our disaster recovery planning cannot account for all eventualities or incidents to avoid a material adverse impact to our IT Systems or business. There can also be no assurance that our cybersecurity risk management program and processes, including our policies, controls or procedures, will be fully implemented, complied with or effective in protecting our IT Systems.

Current wording

We and certain of our third-party providers may experience cyberattacks and security incidents. While to date no incidents have had a material impact on our operations or financial results, we cannot guarantee that material incidents will not occur in the future. Some of our systems are not fully redundant, and our disaster recovery planning cannot account for all eventualities or incidents to avoid a material adverse impact to our IT Systems or business. There can also be no assurance that our cybersecurity risk management program and processes, including our policies, controls or procedures, will be fully implemented, complied with or effective in protecting our IT Systems and Confidential Information.

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Because we make extensive use of third-party suppliers and service providers, such as cloud services that support our internal and customer-facing operations, successful cyberattacks that disrupt or result in unauthorized access to third-party IT Systems can materially impact our operations and financial results. We cannot guarantee that any costs and liabilities incurred in relation to an attack or incident will be covered by our existing insurance policies or that applicable insurance will be available to us in the future on economically reasonable terms or at all. Any adverse impact to the availability, integrity or successful functioning of our IT Systems could result in interruptions in our services, noncompliance with certain laws and regulations, negative publicity, damage to our customer and supplier relationships, exposure to litigation, regulatory investigations, and lost sales, fines, penalties, lawsuits and remediation costs, any or all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

Because we make extensive use of third-party suppliers and service providers, such as cloud services that support our internal and customer-facing operations, successful cyberattacks that disrupt or result in unauthorized access to third-party IT Systems can materially impact our operations and financial results. We cannot guarantee that any costs and liabilities incurred in relation to an attack or incident will be covered by our existing insurance policies or that applicable insurance will be available to us in the future on economically reasonable terms or at all. Any adverse impact to the confidentiality, availability, or integrity of our IT Systems or Confidential Information could result in interruptions in our services, noncompliance with certain laws and regulations, negative publicity, damage to our customer and supplier relationships, exposure to litigation (such as class actions), regulatory investigations and enforcement action, and lost sales, fines, penalties, lawsuits and system restoration or remediation costs, and future compliance costs. Any or all of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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We collect, process, store, share, disclose and use personal information and other data, and our actual or perceived failure to protect such information and data could damage our reputation and brand and harm our business and operating results.

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We collect, process, store, share, disclose and use Personal Information, and any actual or perceived failure to comply with new or existing laws, regulations and other requirements relating to the privacy, security, and processing of Personal Information could damage our reputation and brand and harm our business and operating results.

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There are numerous federal, state, and local laws around the world regarding privacy and the collection, processing, storing, sharing, disclosing, using, and protecting of personal information and other data, the scope of which are changing, subject to differing interpretations, and which may be costly to comply with and may be inconsistent between countries and jurisdictions or conflict with other rules. We generally comply with industry standards and are subject to the terms of our privacy policies and privacy-related obligations to third parties. We strive to comply with all applicable laws, policies, legal obligations and industry codes of conduct relating to privacy and data protection, to the extent possible. However, it is possible that these obligations may be interpreted and applied in new ways or in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another and may conflict with other rules or our practices or that new regulations could be enacted. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with our privacy policies, our privacy-related obligations to consumers or other third parties, or our privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of sensitive information, which may include personally identifiable information or other user data, may result in governmental enforcement actions, litigation or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups or others and could cause consumers and our OEM partners to lose trust in us, which could have an adverse effect on our business. Additionally, if vendors, developers, or other third parties that we work with violate applicable laws or our policies, such violations may also put consumer or dealer information at risk and could in turn harm our reputation, business, and operating results.

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Even though we believe we and our vendors are generally in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to privacy and data security, these laws are in some cases relatively new and the interpretation and application of these laws are uncertain. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with data privacy laws, rules, regulations, industry standards, our privacy policies, our privacy-related obligations to consumers or other third parties, or our privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of sensitive information, which may include Personal Information or other user data, may result in proceedings or actions against us by individuals or government agencies, governmental enforcement actions, litigation or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups or others and could cause consumers and our OEM partners to lose trust in us, which could have an adverse effect on our business. We could incur significant costs in investigating and defending such claims and, if found liable, pay significant damages or fines or be required to make changes to our business. Further, these proceedings and any subsequent adverse outcomes may subject us to significant negative publicity and an erosion of trust. Additionally, if vendors, developers, or other third parties that we work with violate applicable laws or our policies, such violations may also put consumer or dealer information at risk and could in turn harm our reputation, business, and operating results. If any of these events were to occur, our business, results of operations, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

Previous wording

We are subject to a wide range of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, such as those relating to motor vehicle, retail installment sales, finance and insurance, marketing, licensing, consumer protection, consumer privacy, escheatment, anti-money laundering, environmental, vehicle emissions and fuel economy, and health and safety. The regulatory bodies that regulate our business include, at the federal level: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the FTC, the DOT, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Communications Commission; at the state level: various state dealer licensing authorities, state consumer protection agencies including state attorney general offices, and state financial and insurance regulatory agencies; and at the municipal level our business is regulated by various municipal authorities covering licensing, zoning, occupancy, and tax obligations. We are subject to compliance audits of our operations by many of these authorities.

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We are subject to a wide range of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, such as those relating to motor vehicle, retail installment sales, finance and insurance, marketing, licensing, consumer protection, consumer privacy, escheatment, anti-money laundering, environmental, vehicle emissions and fuel economy, and health and safety. The regulatory bodies that regulate our business include, at the federal level: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the FTC, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Communications Commission; at the state level: various state dealer licensing authorities, state consumer protection agencies including state attorney general offices, and state financial and insurance regulatory agencies; and at the municipal level our business is regulated by various municipal authorities covering licensing, zoning, occupancy, and tax obligations. We are subject to compliance audits of our operations by many of these authorities.

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Federal Advertising Regulations. The FTC has authority to take actions to remedy or prevent advertising practices that it considers to be unfair or deceptive and that affect commerce in the United States. If the FTC takes the position in the future that any aspect of our business constitutes an unfair or deceptive advertising practice, responding to such allegations could require us to pay significant damages, settlements, and civil penalties, or could require us to make adjustments to our products and services, any or all of which could result in substantial adverse publicity, loss of participating dealers, lost revenue, increased expenses, and decreased profitability.

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Consumer Protection and Unfair Trade Practice Laws and Regulations. We are also subject to federal and numerous state consumer protection and unfair trade practice laws and regulations relating to the sale, transportation and marketing of motor vehicles, including so-called “lemon laws.” The FTC has authority to take actions to remedy or prevent advertising practices that it considers to be unfair or deceptive and that affect commerce in the United States. If the FTC takes the position in the future that any aspect of our business constitutes an unfair or deceptive advertising practice, responding to such allegations could require us to pay significant damages, settlements, and civil penalties, or could require us to make adjustments to our products and services, any or all of which could result in substantial adverse publicity, loss of participating dealers, lost revenue, increased expenses, and decreased profitability.

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At March 1, 2025, three of our stockholders beneficially owned approximately 54.8% of the Company’s voting power and are either members of our Board or have the right to appoint a member to our Board. As a result, these three stockholders may have the ability to exert substantial influence over actions to be taken or approved by our stockholders, including the election of directors and the approval of any merger, consolidation, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. This concentration of voting power could delay, defer, or prevent a change in control or delay or prevent a merger, consolidation, takeover, or other business combination involving us on terms that other stockholders may desire, which, in each case, could adversely affect the market price of our Class B common stock. Also, in the future, these three stockholders may acquire or dispose of shares of our Class B common stock and thereby increase or decrease their ownership stake in us. Significant fluctuations in the levels of ownership of our largest stockholders could impact the volume of trading, liquidity, and market price of our Class B common stock.

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As of March 2, 2026, three of our stockholders beneficially owned approximately 53.4% of the Company’s voting power and are either members of our Board or have the right to appoint a member to our Board. As a result, these three stockholders may have the ability to exert substantial influence over actions to be taken or approved by our stockholders, including the election of directors and the approval of any merger, consolidation, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. This concentration of voting power could delay, defer, or prevent a change in control or delay or prevent a merger, consolidation, takeover, or other business combination involving us on terms that other stockholders may desire, which, in each case, could adversely affect the market price of our Class B common stock. Also, in the future, these three stockholders may acquire or dispose of shares of our Class B common stock and thereby increase or decrease their ownership stake in us. Significant fluctuations in the levels of ownership of our largest stockholders could impact the volume of trading, liquidity, and market price of our Class B common stock.

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We do not currently or for the foreseeable future intend to pay dividends on our common stock.

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We do not currently or for the foreseeable future intend to pay dividends on our Class B common stock.

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We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future on the shares of common stock. We intend to reinvest any earnings in the development and expansion of our business. As a result, any return on your investment in our common stock will be limited to the appreciation in the price of our common stock, if any.

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We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our Class B common stock. We currently do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future on the shares of Class B common stock. We intend to reinvest any earnings in the development and expansion of our business. As a result, any return on your investment in our Class B common stock will be limited to the appreciation in the price of our Class B common stock, if any.

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We are currently subject to reduced reporting requirements so long as we are considered a “smaller reporting company” and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to smaller reporting companies will make our common stock less attractive to investors.

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We are currently subject to reduced reporting requirements so long as we are considered a “smaller reporting company” and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to smaller reporting companies will make our Class B common stock less attractive to investors.

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We are currently subject to reduced reporting requirements so long as we are considered a “smaller reporting company.” We cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive because we currently rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile.

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We are currently subject to reduced reporting requirements so long as we are considered a “smaller reporting company.” We cannot predict if investors will find our Class B common stock less attractive because we currently rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our Class B common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our Class B common stock and our stock price may be more volatile.

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Nevada law and our charter, bylaws, and other governing documents contain provisions that could discourage, delay or prevent a third party from acquiring us, even if doing so may be beneficial to our stockholders, which could cause our stock price to decline. In addition, these provisions could limit the price investors would be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock.

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Nevada law and our charter, bylaws, and other governing documents contain provisions that could discourage, delay or prevent a third party from acquiring us, even if doing so may be beneficial to our stockholders, which could cause our stock price to decline. In addition, these provisions could limit the price investors would be willing to pay in the future for shares of our Class B common stock.