Freight Technologies, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Apr 14, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Apr 14, 2025
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended: December 31,2024
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to _____________
Commission File No.001-38172
FREIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| British Virgin Islands | 87-2792157 |
|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 2001 Timberloch Place, Suite 500 The Woodlands, TX | 77380 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(773) 905-5076
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Shares, no par value | FRGT | The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐No ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐No ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer ☐ | Accelerated filer ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer ☒ | Smaller reporting company ☒ |
| Emerging growth company ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.☐
If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.☐
Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No☒
As of June 28, 2024 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), the aggregate market value of the registrant’s shares of ordinary share, no par value per share (“ordinary shares”), held by non-affiliates (based upon the closing price of such shares as reported on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC) was $5,105,717. Ordinary shares held by each executive officer and director and by each person who owned more than 10% of the outstanding shares of Ordinary Share have been excluded from the calculation in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates of the registrant. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.
As of March 31, 2025, there were a total of 2,265,074 shares of the registrant’s Ordinary Share with no par value outstanding and 2,265,074 shares of the registrant’s Ordinary Share outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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Freight Technologies, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K
Year Ended December 31, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| PART I | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item 1. | Business. | 7 |
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors. | 25 |
| Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments. | 40 |
| Item 1C. | Cybersecurity. | 40 |
| Item 2. | Properties. | 42 |
| Item 3. | Legal Proceedings. | 42 |
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures. | 42 |
| PART II | ||
| Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. | 42 |
| Item 6. | [Reserved] | 44 |
| Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. | 44 |
| Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. | 50 |
| Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. | 50 |
| Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. | 50 |
| Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures. | 51 |
| Item 9B. | Other Information. | 53 |
| Item 9C. | Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections. | 53 |
| PART III | ||
| Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance. | 53 |
| Item 11. | Executive Compensation. | 56 |
| Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. | 62 |
| Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. | 63 |
| Item 14. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. | 64 |
| PART IV | ||
| Item 15. | Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules. | 66 |
| Signatures | 71 | |
INTRODUCTORY NOTES
Use of Terms
Except as otherwise indicated by the context and for the purposes of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Annual Report”):
| ● | “3PL” refers to third party logistics services, a term used to describe services that help merchants manage their supply chain. Common 3PL services include freight services, warehouse and inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping coordination, retail distribution, exchanges, and returns; |
| ● | “AI” refers to artificial intelligence; |
| ● | Amended Memorandum and Articles” refer to the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association in force on the date of this Annual Report; |
| ● | “BVI Act” refers to the BVI Business Companies Act (As Revised); |
| ● | “China” or “PRC” refers to the People’s Republic of China, and solely for the purpose of this annual report, excluding Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; |
| ● | “Fr8App” refers to Freight App, Inc., our primary operating subsidiary and where applicable, the brand name of our platform focused on FTL; |
| ● | “FTL” refers to full truckload freight. FTL freight is used for shipments that require taking up the space available on an entire truck. With FTL, a single shipper’s goods are the only freight moving on an individual truck. FTL can be provided on a variety of trucks depending on the underlying goods being transported, i.e., a dry van, refrigerated, flatbeds and others; |
| ● | “LTL” refers to less than truckload freight. LTL is used for shipments when multiple shippers’ freight is on the same trailer rather than having a single company’s freight exclusively on an individual trailer. Several LTL shipments are combined into one truck to fill it as near to capacity as possible, the trailer is transported over a longer haul distance and is then unpacked and disaggregated at the destination. LTL is especially appropriate for the needs of small businesses that may require frequent, smaller volume shipments and are not able to economically make use of a full trailer; |
| ● | “Merger” refers to the consummation of that certain merger agreement, dated December 13, 2021, and as amended on December 29, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among Hudson Capital, Inc., Hudson Capital Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Hudson Capital Inc. (“Merger Sub I”), Fr8App and ATW Master Fund II, L.P., as the representative of the stockholders of Fr8App (the “Stockholders’ Representative”) whereby Merger Sub I merged with and into Fr8App, with Fr8App surviving the Merger and continuing as a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Merger closed on February 14, 2022 and the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub I and its Certificate of Incorporation and by-laws then in effect ceased, and the organizational documents of Fr8App after the Merger is in the form as agreed by the Company and Fr8App; |
| ● | “shares” or “ordinary shares” refers to our ordinary shares, no par value; |
| ● | “U.S.” means the United States of America; |
| ● | “U.S. GAAP” refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States; |
| ● | “we,” “us,” “Company,” “our,” “Fr8Tech,” or “FRGT” refers to Freight Technologies, Inc., (formerly known as Hudson Capital, Inc. “Hudson”, or “HUSN”) and, in the context of describing our operations and consolidated financial information, after the Merger, Freight App, Inc. and Freight App de México S.A De C.V.; |
| ● | “$,” “dollars,” “US$” or “U.S. dollars” refers to the legal currency of the United States; and |
| ● | all discrepancies in any table between the amounts identified as total amounts and the sum of the amounts listed therein are due to rounding. |
Unless otherwise noted, the share and per share information in this report have been adjusted to give effect to the one-for-twenty-five (1-for-25) reverse stock split of the authorized and issued and outstanding Ordinary Share, which became effective as of September 25, 2024, the one-for-ten (1-for-10) reverse stock split of the authorized and issued and outstanding Ordinary Share, which became effective as of February 5, 2024, and the one-for-ten (1-for-10) reverse stock split of the authorized and issued and outstanding Ordinary Share, which became effective as of March 24, 2023.
Note Regarding Trademarks, Trade Names and Service Marks
We may use various trademarks, trade names and service marks in our business. For convenience, we may not include the SM,®or™ symbols, but such omission is not meant to indicate that we would not protect our intellectual property rights to the fullest extent allowed by law. Any other trademarks, trade names or service marks referred to in this Annual Report are the property of their respective owners.
Note Regarding Industry and Market Data
We are responsible for the information contained in this Annual Report. This report includes industry data and forecasts that we obtained from industry publications and surveys as well as public filings and internal company sources. Industry publications, surveys and forecasts generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Statements as to our ranking, market position and market estimates are based on third-party forecasts, management’s estimates and assumptions about our markets and our internal research. We have not independently verified such third-party information, nor have we ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon in those sources. While we believe that all such information contained in this Annual Report is accurate and complete, nonetheless such data involve uncertainties and risks, including risks from errors, and is subject to change based on various factors, including those discussed under Item 1A.“Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” below.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:
| ● | growth strategies; |
| ● | future business development, results of operations and financial condition; |
| ● | any statement concerning the attraction and retention of highly qualified personnel; |
| ● | our ability to attract and retain users and customers and generate revenue and profit from our customers; |
| ● | any statements concerning Fr8Tech’s financial performance; |
| ● | any statements regarding expectations concerning Fr8Tech’s relationships and actions with third parties; and |
| ● | future regulatory, judicial and legislative changes in Fr8Tech’s industry. |
In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “project” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect results. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, those listed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties occur, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual events or results may vary significantly from those implied or projected by the forward-looking statements. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance.
In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this Annual Report, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.
The forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this Annual Report. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, there is no undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.
The following is a summary of material risks that could affect our business. This summary may not contain all of our material risks, and it is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed risk factors set forth under “Item 1A.Risk Factors”.
| ● | Fr8Tech’s limited operating history may make it difficult for you to evaluate the success of its business to date and to assess its future viability. |
| ● | Fr8Tech’s early-stage operations could expose it to a high concentration of revenues in individual clients and increase the volatility of its revenues. |
| ● | A significant data breach or information technology system disruption could materially adversely affect Fr8Tech, including requiring Fr8Tech to increase spending on data and system security. |
| ● | Operational challenges associated with the use of AI technologies could disrupt our business and increase costs. |
| ● | The development and integration of AI technologies present risks related to data integrity, accountability, and market adoption. |
| ● | Our dependence on a third-party provider for the development and integration of AI technologies exposes us to operational and contractual risks. |
| ● | Trade tensions or adverse regulatory or political changes in any country in which Fr8Tech operates could materially and adversely affect the demand for its services, its operations and financial conditions. |
| ● | Fr8Tech’s industry is rapidly evolving. It expects to continue to face significant competition, which could adversely affect Fr8Tech. |
| ● | Fr8Tech is directly affected by the cyclicality of the trucking industry and general economic conditions. |
| ● | Fr8Tech could be affected by strikes or labor unrest at any border crossing that is relied upon by its customer base. |
| ● | Fr8Tech could be affected by organized crime activities affecting shipment integrity at any border crossing that is relied upon by its customer base. |
| ● | Fr8Tech is exposed to the effects of changing fuel and energy prices, including gasoline, jet fuel and diesel, and what interruptions in supplies of these commodities can bring to the demand for the shipping and commercial freight industry. |
| ● | Truck driver or other supply shortages within the transportation value chain could have material adverse effect on Fr8Tech’s business and operating results. |
| ● | Fr8Tech currently does not hold any patents or own any registered trademarks. |
| ● | The impact of environmental laws and regulations and their enforcement could materially and adversely affect Fr8Tech’s business. |
| ● | The audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 include an explanatory paragraph in our independent registered public accounting firm’s audit report stating that there are conditions that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. |
| ● | Fr8Tech has a history of significant operating losses and expects to incur losses in the future, and Fr8Tech may never achieve or maintain profitability. |
| ● | Historically, Fr8Tech’s existing credit losses have been minimal, less than 0.6% of sales on average over the past three years. Strain on Fr8Tech’s financial position could result from adverse credit events including non-payment from some of Fr8Tech’s larger shipper clients. |
| ● | Raising additional capital may cause dilution to Fr8Tech’s existing shareholders, restrict its operations or cause it to relinquish valuable rights. |
| ● | Fr8Tech may be subject to claims by third parties asserting that its employees or Fr8Tech has misappropriated their intellectual property, or claiming ownership of what Fr8Tech regards as its own intellectual property. |
| ● | Exchange rate fluctuations may materially affect Fr8Tech’s results of operations and financial condition. |
| ● | Fr8Tech’s management team is relatively new and its future success will depend on its ability to retain key employees, consultants and advisors and to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel. |
| ● | The trucking industry is highly fragmented and regulated. |
| ● | Increased security requirements impose substantial costs on Fr8Tech, and the Company could be the target of an attack or have a security breach, which could materially adversely affect Fr8Tech. |
| ● | Fr8Tech’s growth plans may not succeed as quickly as anticipated, if at all. |
| ● | Fr8Tech expects to expand its organization, and as a result, it may encounter difficulties in managing its growth, which could disrupt its operations. |
| ● | We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control systems and may need to hire additional personnel and develop and maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting, or the accuracy and timeliness of its financial reporting could be adversely affected. |
| ● | We pay no dividends, and the Company currently has no plans to pay any dividend to shareholders. |
| ● | The trading price of our ordinary shares is likely to be volatile, which could result in substantial losses to our shareholders. |
| ● | We are vulnerable to predatory short selling practices. |
| ● | Investors in Fr8Tech must rely on the judgment of management regarding the use of Company resources, the different market segments the Company may develop, and the Company’s ability to develop certain relationships. |
| ● | If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, the market price for our ordinary shares and trading volume could decline. |
| ● | Our shareholders may face difficulties in protecting their interests, and their ability to protect their rights through the U.S. federal courts may be limited because we are incorporated under British Virgin Islands law, we conduct most of our operations in Mexico and some of our directors and our executive officers reside outside the United States. |
| ● | The laws of the British Virgin Islands provide limited protection for minority shareholders, so minority shareholders may have limited or no recourse if they are dissatisfied with the conduct of our affairs. |
| ● | British Virgin Islands companies may not be able to initiate shareholder derivative actions, thereby depriving shareholders of one avenue to protect their interests. |
| ● | There could be adverse United States federal income tax consequences to United States investors if we were or were to become a passive foreign investment company. |
| ● | In the past, we have received written notifications from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC informing us that we no longer meet certain continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Global Market/Nasdaq Capital Market. There is no assurance that an active trading market for our ordinary shares will be sustained. |
| ● | Nasdaq may apply additional and more stringent criteria for our continued listing. |
| ● | Material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting may cause us to fail to timely and accurately report our financial results or result in a material misstatement of our consolidated financial statements. |
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