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Twin Vee PowerCats Co

For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Mar 27, 2024.

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FY2023 · Filed Mar 27, 2024

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

DECEMBER 31, 2023 and 2022

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

Twin Vee PowerCats Co. (“Twin Vee” or the “Company”) was incorporated as Twin Vee Catamarans, Inc., in the state of Florida, on December 1, 2009. On April 7, 2021, the Company filed a Certificate of Conversion to register and incorporate in the state of Delaware and changed the company name to Twin Vee PowerCats Co. The Certificate of Incorporation for Twin Vee PowerCats Co. was also filed on April 7, 2021.

On September 1, 2021, the Company formed Fix My Boat, Inc., (“Fix My Boat”), a wholly-owned subsidiary. Fix My Boat will utilize a franchise model for marine mechanics across the country. Fix My Boat has been inactive for 2023 and 2022, we anticipate focusing resources on this entity in the future.

Forza X1, Inc. was initially incorporated as Electra Power Sports, Inc. on October 15, 2021, and subsequently changed its name to Forza X1, Inc. (“Forza X1” or “Forza”) on October 29, 2021. Prior to Forza’s incorporation on October 15, 2021, the electric boat business was operated as the Company’s Electra Power Sports™ Division. Following the Company’s initial public offering that closed on July 23, 2021 (the “IPO”), it determined in October 2021 that for several reasons, that it would market the Company’s new independent line of electric boats under a new brand name (and new subsidiary).

On April 20, 2023, the Company formed AquaSport Co.(“AquaSport”), a wholly owned subsidiary in the state of Florida in connection with the Company’s plan to lease the assets of former AQUASPORT™ boat brand and manufacturing facility in White Bluff Tennessee.

***Merger ***

On December 5, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 8, 2022 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and between Twin Vee PowerCats Co. and Twin Vee Powercats, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Twin Vee Inc.” or “TVPC”), TVPC was merged with and into the Company (the “Merger”).

As Twin Vee Inc. did not meet the definition of a business under ASC 805, the merger was not accounted for as a business combination. The Merger was accounted for as a recapitalization of Twin Vee PowerCats, Co., effected through the exchange of TVPC shares for Twin Vee PowerCats, Co. shares, and the cancellation of Twin Vee PowerCats, Co. shares held by Twin Vee Inc. Upon the effective date of the Merger, December 5, 2022, Twin Vee Co. accounted for the Merger by assuming TVPC’s net liabilities. Twin Vee PowerCats, Co.’s financial statements reflect the operations of TVPC. prospectively and will not be restated retroactively to reflect the historical financial position or results of operations of TVPC.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Twin Vee and its wholly owned subsidiary, AquaSport, Fix My Boat, and controlling interest subsidiary, Forza X1, collectively referred to as the “Company”.

The Company’s net loss excludes losses attributable to noncontrolling interests. The Company reports noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities as a component of equity separate from the Company’s equity. All inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements and the related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue is derived primarily from the sale of boats, motors and trailers to its independent dealers. The Company recognizes revenue when obligations under the terms of a contract are satisfied and control over promised goods is transferred to the dealer. For the majority of sales, this occurs when the product is released to the carrier responsible for transporting it to a dealer. The Company typically receives payment within five business days of shipment. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration it expects to receive in exchange for a product. The Company offers dealer incentives that include wholesale rebates, retail rebates and promotions, floor plan reimbursement or cash discounts, and other allowances that are recorded as reductions of revenues in net sales in the consolidated statements of operations. The consideration recognized represents the amount specified in a contract with a customer, net of estimated incentives the Company reasonably expects to pay. The estimated liability and reduction in revenue for dealer incentives is recorded at the time of sale. Subsequent adjustments to incentive estimates are possible because actual results may differ from these estimates if conditions dictate the need to enhance or reduce sales promotion and incentive programs or if dealer achievement or other items vary from historical trends. Accrued dealer incentives are included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Schedule of accounts receivable
Total accounts receivable
January 1, 2022$5,137
January 1, 2023$14,167
December 31, 2023$80,160

Payment received for the future sale of a boat to a customer is recognized as a customer deposit. Customer deposits are recognized as revenue when control over promised goods is transferred to the customer. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had customer deposits of $44,195 and $5,300, respectively, which is recorded as contract liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. These deposits are refundable, we are uncertain when we will be able to recognize as revenues.

Rebates and Discounts

Dealers earn wholesale rebates based on purchase volume commitments and achievement of certain performance metrics. The Company estimates the amount of wholesale rebates based on historical achievement, forecasted volume, and assumptions regarding dealer behavior. Rebates that apply to boats already in dealer inventory are referred to as retail rebates. The Company estimates the amount of retail rebates based on historical data for specific boat models adjusted for forecasted sales volume, product mix, dealer and consumer behavior, and assumptions concerning market conditions. The Company also utilizes various programs whereby it offers cash discounts or agrees to reimburse its dealers for certain floor plan interest costs incurred by dealers for limited periods of time, generally ranging up to nine months.

Other Revenue Recognition Matters

Dealers generally have no right to return unsold boats. Occasionally, the Company may accept returns in limited circumstances and at the Company’s discretion under its warranty policy. The Company may be obligated, in the event of default by a dealer, to accept returns of unsold boats under its repurchase commitment to floor financing providers, who are able to obtain such boats through foreclosure. The repurchase commitment is on an individual unit basis with a term from the date it is financed by the lending institution through the payment date by the dealer, generally not exceeding 30 months.

The Company has excluded sales and other taxes assessed by a governmental authority in connection with revenue-producing activities from the determination of the transaction price for all contracts. The Company has not adjusted net sales for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between the transfer of the promised goods and the customer’s payment is expected to be one year or less.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Some of these judgments can be subjective and complex, and, consequently, actual results may differ from these estimates.

Concentrations of Credit and Business Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk primarily consist of trade receivables. Credit risk on trade receivables is mitigated as a result of the Company’s use of trade letters of credit, dealer floor plan financing arrangements, and the geographically diversified nature of the Company’s customer base. The Company minimizes the concentration of credit risk associated with its cash by maintaining its cash with high quality federally insured financial institutions. However, cash balances in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured limit of $250,000 are at risk. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had $15,868,574 and $22,666,301, respectively, in excess of FDIC insured limits.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. On December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $16,755,233 and $23,501,007, respectively.

Restricted cash includes amounts that are collected and are held in connection with assets securing certain of the Company’s financing transactions. Restricted cash is restricted for payment of interest expense and principal on the outstanding borrowings. On December 31,2023 and 2022, included within restricted cash on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets is an irrevocable letter of credit for $257,530 and $0, respectively.

Marketable Securities

The Company’s investments in debt securities are carried at either amortized cost or fair value. Investments in debt securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are carried at amortized cost and classified as held-to-maturity. Investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity are carried at fair value and classified as either trading or available-for-sale. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading debt securities as well as realized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities are included in other income.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company follows accounting guidelines on fair value measurements for financial instruments measured on a recurring basis, as well as for certain assets and liabilities that are initially recorded at their estimated fair values. Fair Value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as the measurement date. The Company uses the following three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs to value its financial instruments:

●Level 1: Observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.
●Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
●Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity and that are financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires a significant judgment or estimation.

Financial instruments measured as fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires it to make judgments and consider factors specific to the asset or liability. The use of different assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on estimated fair values. Accordingly, the fair value estimates disclosed, or initial amounts recorded may not be indicative of the amount that the Company or holders of the instruments could realize in a current market exchange.

The carrying amounts of cash equivalents approximate their fair value due to their liquid or short-term nature, such as accounts receivable and payable, and other financial instruments in current assets or current liabilities.

Accounts Receivable

The Company carries its accounts receivables net of an allowance for credit losses. The measurement and recognition of credit losses involves the use of judgment. Management’s assessment of expected credit losses includes consideration of current and expected economic conditions, market and industry factors affecting the Company’s customers (including their financial condition), the aging of account balances, historical credit loss experience, customer concentrations, and customer creditworthiness. Management evaluates its experience with historical losses and then applies this historical loss ratio to financial assets with similar characteristics. The Company’s historical loss ratio or its determination of risk pools may be adjusted for changes in customer, economy, market or other circumstances. The Company may also establish an allowance for credit losses for specific receivables when it is probable that the receivable will not be collected, and the loss can be reasonably estimated. Amounts are written off against the allowance when they are considered to be uncollectible, and reversals of previously reserved amounts are recognized if a specifically reserved item is settled for an amount exceeding the previous estimate.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value, with cost determined using the weighted average cost method on a first-in first-out basis. Net realizable value is defined as sales price less cost of completion, disposable and transportation and a normal profit margin. Production costs, consisting of labor and overhead, are applied to ending finished goods inventories at a rate based on estimated production capacity. Excess production costs are charged to cost of products sold. Provisions have been made to reduce excess or obsolete inventories to their net realizable value.

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the provision for excess or obsolete inventories is $419,616 and $0, respectively.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, using the straight-line method over the assets’ useful life. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the assets’ useful life or the lease term. The estimated useful lives of property and equipment range from three to five years. Upon sale or retirement, the cost and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from their respective accounts, and the resulting gain or loss is included in results of operations. Repairs and maintenance charges, which do not increase the useful lives of the assets, are charged to operations as incurred.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Management assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets when indicators of impairment are present. If such indicators are present, recoverability of these assets is determined by comparing the undiscounted net cash flows estimated to result from those assets over the remaining life to the assets’ net carrying amounts. If the estimated undiscounted net cash flows are less than the net carrying amount, the assets would be adjusted to their fair value, based on appraisal or the present value of the undiscounted net cash flows.

Product Warranty Costs

As required by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 460,Guarantees, the Company is including the following disclosure applicable to its product warranties.

The Company accrues for warranty costs based on the expected material and labor costs to provide warranty replacement products. The methodology used in determining the liability for warranty cost is based upon historical information and experience. The Company’s warranty reserve is calculated as the gross sales multiplied by the historical warranty expense return rate.

The following table shows the changes in the aggregate product warranty liability for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively:

Schedule of product warranty liability
20232022
Balance as of the beginning of year$92,373$75,000
Less: Payments made(358,129)(227,229)
Add: Provision for current years warranty458,650244,602
Balance as of end of year$192,894$92,373

Advertising

Advertising and marketing costs are expensed as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, advertising costs incurred by the Company totaled $444,231 and $112,320, respectively, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Research and Development

The Company expenses research and development costs relating to new product development as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, research and development costs amounted to $1,157,585 and $941,533, respectively.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling costs includes those costs incurred to transport product to customers and internal handling costs, which relate to activities to prepare goods for shipment. The Company has elected to account for shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer as a fulfillment cost. The Company includes shipping and handling costs, including cost billed to customers, in cost of products sold in the consolidated statements of operations. All manufactured boats are free on board (FOB), from the Fort Pierce manufacturing plant. Dealers are required to either pick up the boats themselves or contract with a transporter. For the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, shipping and handling costs amounted to $718,635 and $179,998, respectively.

Leases

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, it uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The Company calculates the associated lease liability and corresponding ROU asset upon lease commencement using a discount rate based on a credit-adjusted secured borrowing rate commensurate with the term of the lease. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and is reduced by lease incentives. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expenses for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Supplier Concentrations

The Company is dependent on the ability of its suppliers to provide products on a timely basis and on favorable pricing terms. The loss of certain principal suppliers or a significant reduction in product availability from principal suppliers could have a material adverse effect on the Company. Business risk insurance is in place to mitigate the business risk associated with sole suppliers for sudden disruptions such as those caused by natural disasters.

The Company is dependent on third-party equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers for certain parts and materials utilized in the manufacturing process. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company purchased all engines for its boats under supplier agreements with three vendors. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company purchased all engines for its boats under supplier agreements with one vendor. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, total purchases from these vendors were $9,252,915 and $5,020,973, respectively.

Employee Retention Credit

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law providing numerous tax provisions and other stimulus measures, including an employee retention credit (“ERC”), which is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 extended and expanded the availability of the ERC.

Accounting Standards Codification 105, “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,” describes the decision-making framework when no guidance exists in US GAAP for a particular transaction. Specifically, ASC 105-10-05-2 instructs companies to look for guidance for a similar transaction within US GAAP and apply that guidance by analogy. As such, forms of government assistance, such as the ERC, provided to business entities would not be within the scope of ASC 958, but it may be applied by analogy under ASC 105-10-05-2. We accounted for the Employee Retention Credit as a government grant in accordance with Accounting Standards Update 2013-06, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958) (“ASU 2013-06”) by analogy under ASC 105-10-05-2. Under this standard, government grants are recognized when the conditions on which they depend are substantially met.

For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, the Company received $1,267,055 and $355,987, from the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes stock-based compensation costs for its restricted stock and restricted stock units, measured at the fair value of each award at the time of grant, as an expense over the period during which an employee is required to provide service. Compensation cost is recognized over the service period for the fair value of awards that vest.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating losses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recover or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, 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 entirely dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments Credit Losses —Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2016-13 requires a financial asset (or group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, which includes the Company’s accounts receivable. This ASU is effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company adopted this standard effective January 1, 2023, and the adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

The Company has considered all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe the adoption of such pronouncements will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

2. Marketable Securities

Schedule of marketable SecuritiesAs of December 31, 2023
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Marketable Securities
Corporate Bonds$4,473,033$50,878$(60,969)$4,462,942
Certificates of Deposits————
Total marketable securities$4,473,033$50,878$(60,969)$4,462,942
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Marketable Securities
Corporate Bonds$2,575,817$—$(139,484)$2,436,333
Certificates of Deposits517,815(26,630)491,185
Total marketable securities$3,093,632$—$(166,114)$2,927,518

3. Fair Value Measurements

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis based on Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurement criteria as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured fair value recurring basis
Fair Value Measurements Using
Balance as of December 31, 2023Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Nonobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Marketable securities:
Corporate Bonds$4,462,942$—$4,462,942$—
Total marketable securities$4,462,942$—$4,462,942$—
Fair Value Measurements Using
Balance as of December 31, 2022Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Nonobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Marketable securities:
Corporate Bonds$2,436,333$—$2,436,333$—
Certificates of Deposits491,185491,185——
Total marketable securities$2,927,518$—$2,436,333$—

The Company’s investments in corporate bonds are measured based on quotes from market makers for similar items in active markets.

4. Inventories

At December 31, 2023 and 2022 inventories consisted of the following:

Schedule of inventories
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Raw Materials$5,001,512$3,628,978
Work in Process96,721246,734
Finished Product206,144132,620
Total Inventory$5,304,377$4,008,332
Reserve for Excess and Obsolete(419,616)—
Net inventory$4,884,761$4,008,332

5. Property and Equipment

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, property and equipment consisted of the following:

Schedule of property and equipment
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Machinery and equipment$2,692,473$1,977,482
Furniture and fixtures40,29920,335
Land1,119,758—
Leasehold improvements1,228,860950,132
Software and website development300,935148,693
Computer hardware and software159,342123,088
Boat molds5,871,3732,277,664
Vehicles143,36094,534
Electric prototypes and tooling142,526142,526
Assets under construction2,977,894859,839
14,676,8206,594,293
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(2,382,832)(1,058,391)
$12,293,988$5,535,902

Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is $1,353,383 and $553,750, respectively.

6. Leases – Related Party

Operating right of use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date. Operating lease liabilities represent the present value of lease payments not yet paid. Operating right of use assets represent our right to use an underlying asset and is based upon the operating lease liabilities adjusted for prepayments or accrued lease payments, initial direct costs, lease incentives, and impairment of operating lease assets. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, the Company estimates incremental secured borrowing rates corresponding to the maturities of the leases.

The Company’s office lease contains rent escalations over the lease term. The Company recognizes expense for this office lease on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Additionally, tenant incentives used to fund leasehold improvements are recognized when earned and reduce the Company’s right-of-use asset related to the lease. These are amortized through the right-of-use asset as reductions of expense over the lease term.

The Company leases its office and warehouse facilities, and the land which are located at 3101 S US-1, Fort Pierce, Florida (the “Property”) from Visconti Holdings, LLC. Visconti Holdings, LLC is a single member LLC that holds the ownership of the property, and its sole member is Joseph C. Visconti, the CEO of the Company and the CEO and majority shareholder of the Company’s parent company. The Company entered into the lease on January 1, 2020, and as amended January 1, 2021, the lease has a term of five years. The current base rent payment is $30,000 per month including property taxes and the lease required a $25,000 security deposit. The base rent will increase five percent (5%) on the anniversary of each annual term.

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, supplemental balance sheet information related to leases were as follows:

Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information related to leases
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Operating lease ROU asset$779,843$1,167,551
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Operating lease liabilities:
Current portion$414,364$393,069
Non-current portion436,731851,096
Total$851,095$1,244,165

At December 31, 2023, future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

Schedule of future minimum lease payments
Year Ending December 31,
2024$416,745
2025437,582
Total lease payment854,327
Less imputed interest(3,232)
Total$851,095

The following summarizes other supplemental information about the Company’s operating lease:

Schedule of other supplemental information
December 31,
Weighted average discount rate0.36%
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)1.92

**7. Leases **

Operating right of use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date. Operating lease liabilities represent the present value of lease payments not yet paid. Operating right of use assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset and is based upon the operating lease liabilities adjusted for prepayments or accrued lease payments, initial direct costs, lease incentives, and impairment of operating lease assets. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, the Company estimates incremental secured borrowing rates corresponding to the maturities of the leases.

The Company leases a warehouse facility, and the land which are located at 150 Commerce Street, Old Fort, North Carolina (the “Property”) from NC Limited Liability Company. The Company entered into the lease on October 7, 2022, the lease has a term of two years. The current base rent payment is $7,517 per month including property taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance. The lease required a $7,517 security deposit. The base rent will increase three percent (3%) on October 15, 2023.

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, supplemental balance sheet information related to leases were as follows:

Schedule of leases supplemental balance sheet information
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Operating lease ROU asset$75,147$162,069
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Operating lease liabilities:
Current portion$68,532$86,245
Non-current portion—68,532
Total$68,532$154,777

At December 31, 2023, future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

Schedule of future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable
Year Ending December 31,
2024$69,680
Less imputed interest(1,148)
Total$68,532

The following summarizes other supplemental information about the Company’s operating lease:

Schedule of operating lease cost
December 31,
Weighted average discount rate4%
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)0.79

8. Finance Leases

Vehicle and Equipment Lease

The Company has finance leases for a vehicle, two forklifts, and a copy machine. The Company entered into the vehicle lease in February of 2023, with an asset value of $48,826, which is recorded in net property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet, it is a 60-month lease at a 3% interest rate. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the net book value was $40,688 and $0, respectively. The Company entered into the first forklift lease in January of 2023, with an asset value of $43,579, which is recorded in net property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet. It is a 60-month lease at a 7.5% interest rate. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the net book value was $37,042 and $0, respectively The Company entered into the second forklift lease in July of 2023, with an asset value of $35,508, which is recorded in net property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet. It is a 60-month lease at a 5.0% interest rate. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the net book value was $34,239 and $0, respectively. The Company entered into the copier lease in July of 2023, with an asset value of $14,245, which is recorded in net property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet. It is a 60-month lease at a 7.0% interest rate. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the net book value was $13,566 and $0.

AquaSport lease

On April 20, 2023 Twin Vee incorporated AquaSport Co., a wholly owned subsidiary, in the state of Florida in connection with its plan to lease the AQUASPORT™ boat brand and manufacturing facility in White Bluff Tennessee. On May 5, 2023, Twin Vee and AquaSport Co. entered into an agreement with Ebbtide Corporation (“Ebbtide”) providing AquaSport Co. with the right to acquire assets, AQUASPORT™ boat brand, trademarks, 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility situated on 18.5 acres in White Bluff Tennessee, related tooling, molds, and equipment to build five Aquasport models ranging in size from 21 to 25-foot boats (the “AquaSport Assets”).

Under the Agreement, the Company has the right to purchase the AquaSport Assets from Ebbtide for $3,100,000 during the five-year term of the Agreement (or extension period), less credit for a $300,000 security deposit paid by the Company and $16,000 a month for any rent paid under the Agreement by AquaSport Co. to Ebbtide. AquaSport Co. will lease the AquaSport Assets from Ebbtide under the Agreement at a monthly rent of $22,000 with the option to acquire the AquaSport Assets. The lease is for a term of five years, commencing June 1, 2023 at a 2.93% interest rate, with one option to renew the lease for an additional five years. In the event AquaSport Co. commits three payment Events of Default (as defined in the Agreement) within any consecutive two-year period or commits any other material Event of Default that is not cured timely and remains uncured, Ebbtide may terminate AquaSport’s rights under the Agreement to acquire the AquaSport Assets. In addition, Ebbtide has the right to terminate the Agreement if an Event of Default occurs. AquaSport’s obligations under the Agreement have been guaranteed by the Company.

Finance leases on the AquaSport lease are recorded in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheet.

Schedule of finance lease in property and equipment
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Land$1,000,000$—
Building100,000—
Molds2,000,000—

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, supplemental balance sheet information related to finance leases were as follows:

Schedule of supplemental balance sheet of finance lease
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Finance lease liabilities:
Current portion$214,715$—
Non-current portion2,644,123—
Total$2,858,838$—

At December 31, 2023, future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable finance leases are as follows:

Schedule of future minimum lease payments of finance lease
Year Ending December 31,
2024$298,249
2025298,248
2026290,842
2027292,927
Thereafter1,987,354
Total lease payment3,167,620
Less imputed interest(308,782)
Total$2,858,838

The following summarizes other supplemental information about the Company’s finance lease:

Schedule of summarize other supplemental information of finance lease
December 31,
Weighted average discount rate3.03%
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)4.34

9. Accrued Liabilities

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

Schedule of accrued liabilities
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Accrued wages and benefits$343,511$333,976
Accrued interest33,24547,607
Accrued bonus—20,000
Accrued rebates—15,000
Accrued professional fees—89,500
Accrued operating expense115,03764,601
Accrued assets under construction390,825—
Accrued inventory—577,712
Warranty reserve192,89492,373
Total accrued liabilities$1,075,512$1,240,769

** 10. Short-term Debt**

On December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had a line of credit with Wells Fargo and Yamaha Motor Finance for $1,250,000 and $1,250,000, respectively. Interest on our Wells Fargo line is calculated in two ways, the average daily balance is prime +5%, with a minimum prime at 5.5%, there is also a monthly flat charge of 0.2%, which, is 2.4% annualized. After the 150-day due in full period, the average daily balance rate goes up to prime +8.5% with no monthly flat charge. On December 31, 2023 and 2022, our interest rate was 11.6% and 6.5%. Interest on our Yamaha line is calculated on the average daily balance +4%, with a minimum prime at 8.0%. On December 31, 2023 and 2022, our interest rate was 16.8% and 0%, respectively. On December 31, 2023 and 2022, the outstanding balance with Wells Fargo was $231,736 and $699,638, respectively. On December 31, 2023 and 2022, the outstanding balance with Yamaha Motor Finance was $210,674 and $0, respectively. The outstanding balances are included in account payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

11. Notes Payable – SBA EIDL Loan

On April 22, 2020, the Company received an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) in the amount of $499,900. The loan is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The loan is a 30-year loan with an interest rate of 3.75%, monthly payments of $2,437 to begin October 22, 2022, under the EIDL program, which is administered through the SBA. Under the guidelines of the EIDL, the maximum term is 30 years; however,

terms are determined on a case-by-case basis based on each borrower’s ability to repay and carry an interest rate of 3.75%. The EIDL loan has an initial deferment period wherein no payments are due for thirty months from the date of disbursement. The EIDL loan may be prepaid by the Company at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The proceeds from this loan must be used solely as working capital to alleviate economic injury caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of the EIDL loan, the Company granted the SBA a continuing security interest in and to any and all collateral to secure payment and performance of all debts, liabilities and obligations of the Company to the SBA under the EIDL loan. The collateral includes substantially all tangible and intangible personal property of the Company.

A summary of the minimum maturities of term debt follows for the years set forth below.

Schedule of minimum maturities
Year Ending December 31,
2024$—
2025—
2026—
20276,611
2028 and thereafter493,289
Total$499,900

12. Related Party Transactions

As discussed in note 6, the Company has leased its facilities from a company owned by its CEO.

During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, we recorded $36,000 and $24,225 of professional fees, for consulting work for Twin Vee performed by Jim Leffew, the Chief Executive Officer of Forza. Additionally, during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, Aqua Sport recorded expense of $50,000 and $0, for compensation for his work to start up the Tennessee facility.

During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company received a monthly fee of $6,800 and $5,000, respectively, to provide management services and facility utilization to Forza. This income for the Company, and expense for Forza, has been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

In August of 2022, Forza signed a six-month lease for a duplex on a property in Black Mountain, NC, to be used by its traveling employees during the construction of its new manufacturing facility, for $2,500 per month. After the initial term of the lease, it was extended on a month-to-month basis. In August of 2023, the president of Forza, James Leffew, purchased the property, and Forza executed a new lease agreement with Mr. Leffew on the same month-to-month terms. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the lease expense was $20,000 and $10,036, respectively.

13. Commitments and Contingencies

Repurchase Obligations

Under certain conditions, the Company is obligated to repurchase new inventory repossessed from dealerships by financial institutions that provide credit to the Company’s dealers. The maximum obligation of the Company under such floor plan agreements totaled $10,510,252 or 76 units, and $10,693,000 or 67 units, as of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company incurred no impact from repurchase events during the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Short-term lease

In August of 2022, Forza signed a six-month lease for a duplex, to be used by its employees to minimize travel expense as it started construction on its new manufacturing facility, for $2,200 per month, on a property in Black Mountain, North Carolina. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the lease expense was $4,400.

Litigation

The Company is currently involved in various civil litigation in the normal course of business none of which is considered material.

14. Stockholders’ Equity

Twin Vee

Common Stock Issuance

On October 3, 2022, the Company issued and sold to ThinkEquity LLC, as the underwriter in a firm commitment underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) pursuant to the term of an underwriting agreement that the Company entered into with ThinkEquity LLC on September 28, 2022 (the “Underwriting Agreement”),an aggregate of 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at a public offering price of $2.75 per share, for gross proceeds of $6,875,000, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the Companyhas also issued to the underwriter warrants to purchase up to 143,750 shares of Common Stock. The warrants will be exercisable at a per share exercise price of $3.4375.

Common Stock Warrants

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had outstanding 293,750 warrants.150,000 warrants at a weighted-average exercise price of $7.50 per share that were issued to the representative of the underwriters on July 23, 2021, in connection with the Company’s initial public offering that closed on July 23, 2021 (the “IPO”). The representative’s warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time, in whole or in part, and expire on July 20, 2026.143,750 warrants at exercise price of $34,375 were issued in connection with the Offering. Warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time, in whole or in part, during the four- and one-half year period commencing 180 days from the commencement of sales of the shares of common stock in this offering.

There wasno warrant activity during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Equity Compensation Plan

The Company maintains an equity compensation plan (the “Plan”) under which it may award employees, directors and consultants’ incentive and non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights and other stock-based awards with terms established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors which has been appointed by the Board of Directors to administer the Plan. The number of awards under the Plan automatically increased on January 1, 2022. As of December 31, 2023, there were shares remaining available for grant under this Plan.

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Compensation Expense

For the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded $1,902,749 and $1,448,751, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense, which is included in salaries and wages on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Stock Options

Under the Company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan the Company has issued stock options. A stock option grant gives the holder the right, but not the obligation to purchase a certain number of shares at a predetermined price for a specific period of time. The Company typically issues options that vest pro rata on a monthly basis over various periods. Under the terms of the Plan, the contractual life of the option grants may not exceed ten years.

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes model to determine fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant. The Company utilized the following assumptions for option grants during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Schedule of assumptions
Year ended
December 31,
20232022
Expected term5 years4.94 - 5 years
Expected average volatility35.91 - 51%49 - 55%
Expected dividend yield——
Risk-free interest rate1.50 –4.72%0.72 - 1.00%

The expected volatility of the option is determined using historical volatilities based on historical stock price of comparable boat manufacturing companies. The Company estimated the expected life of the options granted based upon historical weighted average of comparable boat manufacturing companies. The risk-free interest rate is determined using the U.S. Department of the Treasury yield curve rates with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the option. The Company has never paid a dividend, and as such the dividend yield is 0.0%

Schedule of option activity
Options Outstanding · Weighted
Number ofWeighted AverageAverage Remaining lifeFair value
OptionsExercise Price(years)of options
Outstanding, December 31, 2021713,612$5.139.54$1,546,642
Granted583,0832.8810.00791,177
Exercised————
Forfeited/canceled(13,124)(4.81)(8.93)(13,238)
Outstanding, December 31, 20221,283,571$4.148.95$2,324,581
Granted75,0001.3510.0039,960
Exercised———
Forfeited/canceled(87,555)(3.65)(151,394)
Outstanding, December 31, 20231,271,016$3.998.04$2,213,147
Exercisable options, December 31, 2023870,444$4.407.83

At December 31, 2023,400,572 share of Twin Vee options are unvested and expected to vest over the next four years.

Restricted Stock Units

Under the Company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan the Company has issued restricted stock units (“RSUs”). RSUs are granted with a fair value equal to the closing market price of our common stock on the business day of the grant date. An award may vest completely at a point in time (cliff-vest) or in increments over time (graded-vest). Generally, RSUs vest over three years.

Schedule of restricted stock options
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding · Weighted
Number ofWeighted Average Grant – DateAverage Remaining lifeAggregate Intrinsic
UnitsFair Value Price(years)Value
Outstanding, December 31, 2022—$——$—
Granted91,8752.253.0130,463
Exercised———
Forfeited/canceled(24,625)(2.25)(34,968)
Outstanding, December 31, 202367,250$2.252.07$95,495

Forza

Common Stock Warrants

As of December 31, 2023, Forza had outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock issuable at a weighted-average exercise price of $6.25 per share that were issued to the representative of the underwriters on August 16, 2022 in connection with the Company’s IPO. The representative’s warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time, in whole or in part, and expire on August 16, 2027. There wasno warrant activity during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Equity Compensation Plan

The Company maintains an equity compensation plan (the “Plan”) under which it may award employees, directors and consultants’ incentive and non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights and other stock-based awards with terms established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors which has been appointed by the Board of Directors to administer the plan. The number of awards under the Plan will automatically increase on January 1, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, there were shares remaining available for grant under this Plan. Stock based compensation expense is included in the consolidated statements of operations, under salaries and wages.

Accounting for Stock -Based Compensation

For the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, Forza recorded $1,345,270 and $458,346, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense, which is included in salaries and wages on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Stock Options

Under Forza’s 2022 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Forza Plan”), Forza has issued stock options. A stock option grant gives the holder the right, but not the obligation to purchase a certain number of shares at a predetermined price for a specific period of time. Forza typically issues options that vest pro rata on a monthly basis over various periods. Under the terms of the Forza Plan, the contractual life of the option grants may not exceed ten years.

Forza utilizes the Black-Scholes model to determine fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant. Forza utilized the following assumptions for option grants during the year ended December 31, 2023:

Schedule of assumptions
Year ended December 31, 20232022
Expected term5 years5 years
Expected average volatility108 - 113%110 - 113%
Expected dividend yield——
Risk-free interest rate2.98 –4.72%2.98 – 3.62%

The expected volatility of the option is determined using historical volatilities based on historical stock price of comparable boat manufacturing companies. Forza estimated the expected life of the options granted based upon historical weighted average of comparable boat manufacturing companies. The risk-free interest rate is determined using the U.S. Department of the Treasury yield curve rates with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the option. Forza has never paid a dividend, and as such the dividend yield is 0.0%

Schedule of options activity
Options Outstanding · Weighted
Number ofWeighted AverageAverage Remaining lifeFair value of
OptionsExercise Price(years)option
Outstanding, December 31, 2021—$——$—
Granted1,441,5003.4110.004,009,913
Exercised——
Forfeited/canceled————
Outstanding, December 31, 20221,441,500$3.410.05$4,009,913
Granted518,0000.709.76287,835
Exercised——
Forfeited/canceled(69,583)1.249.62(40,248)
Outstanding, December 31, 20231,889,917$2.759.36$4,257,500
Exercisable options, December 31, 2023611,250$2.792.79

At December 31, 2023, Forza options are unvested and expected to vest over the next three years.

15. Customer and Supplier Concentration

Significant dealers and suppliers are those that account for greater than 10% of the Company’s revenues and purchases.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, one individual dealerhad sales of over 10% of our total sales, and one customer represented 10% of total sales. During the year ended December 31, 2022, one individual customer had sales of over 10% of our total sales and one customer represented 12% of total sales.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, we purchased a substantial portion of materials from one third-party vendors. As of December 31, 2023, the amount due to the vendors was $396,828. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we purchased a substantial portion of materials from two third-party vendors. As of December 31, 2022, the amount due to the vendors was $845,042. The Company believe there are other suppliers that could be substituted should the supplier become unavailable or non-competitive.

16. Income Tax

Due to operating losses and the recognition of valuation allowances, the Company has no provision for current and deferred federal or state income taxes in 2022. In 2021, the Company reversed valuation allowances against previously reserved deferred tax assets, accordingly, there was no provision for current and deferred federal or state income taxes.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary and permanent differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows as of:

Twin Vee

Schedule of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Non-operating loss carryforward$7,725,000$4,976,000
Valuation allowance(7,725,000)(4,976,000)
Net deferred tax asset$—$—

Forza X1

Schedule of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Non-operating loss carryforward$875,000$532,000
Valuation allowance(875,000)(532,000)
Net deferred tax asset$—$—

The Company has established a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of such assets. During years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively the Twin Vee valuation allowance increased by approximately $2,749,000 and $1,176,000 and the Forza X1 valuation allowance increased by approximately S 343,000 and $532,000. The Company has net operating and economic loss carry-forwards of approximately $8.6 million available to offset future federal and state taxable income.

A reconciliation between expected income taxes, computed at the federal income tax rate of 21% applied to the pretax accounting loss, and our blended state income tax rate of 2%, and the income tax net expense included in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Schedule of income tax rate
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Tax at federal statutory rate21.0%21.0%
Tax at state rate net of federal benefit2.0%2.0%
Change in valuation allowance(23.0)%(23.0)%
Provision for taxes0.0%0.0%

The Company’s tax positions for 2020 to 2022 have been analyzed and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years. Tax returns for the years 2020 to 2022, are subject to review by the tax authorities.

17. Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted net loss per share of common stock has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus equivalent shares of common stock assuming exercise of stock options. Potential shares of common stock that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share of common stock.

Basic and diluted loss per common share have been computed based on the following as of years ending December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Schedule of earning per share
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Numerator for basic and diluted net loss per share:
Net loss$(7,192,176)$(5,137,252)
Denominator:
For basic net loss per share - weighted average common shares outstanding9,520,0007,624,938
Effect of dilutive stock options——
For diluted net loss per share - weighted average common shares outstanding9,520,0007,624,938
Net loss per share -Basic:
Net loss per share$(0.76)$(0.67)
Net loss per share - Diluted:
Net loss per share$(0.76)$(0.67)

For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, all potentially dilutive securities were antidilutive.

18. Segment

The Company reports segment information based on the “management” approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company’s reportable segments.

The Company reported its financial performance based on the following segments: Gas-powered Boats, Franchise and Electric Boats.

The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based on net sales and operating income. Net sales for business segments are generally based on the sale of boats and the sale of franchises. Income (loss) from operations for each segment includes net sales to third parties, related cost of sales and operating expenses directly attributable to the segment. Operating income for each segment excludes other income and expense. The Company does not include intercompany transfers between segments for management reporting purposes.

The following table shows information by reportable segments for the three and year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Schedule of reportable segments
Electric Boat
Gas-Powered BoatsFranchiseand DevelopmentTotal
Net sales$33,388,794$—$37,118$33,425,912
Cost of products sold23,545,248—157,63723,702,885
Operating expense15,234,1593,2536,472,91421,710,326
Loss from operations(5,390,613)(3,253)(6,593,433)(11,987,299)
Other income (expense)1,559,742(14,959)660,3202,205,103
Net loss$(3,830,871)$(18,212)$(5,933,113)$(9,782,196)
Electric Boat
Gas-Powered BoatsFranchiseand DevelopmentTotal
Net sales$31,988,756$(1,032)$—$31,987,724
Cost of products sold21,097,1481,027232,74321,330,918
Operating expense13,274,95235,3993,368,16316,678,514
Loss from operations(2,383,344)(37,458)(3,600,906)(6,021,708)
Other income (expense)239,177(34,060)23,177228,294
Net loss$(2,144,167)$(71,518)$(3,577,729)$(5,793,414)

Property and equipment, net classified by business were as follows:

Schedule of property and equipment, net classified by business
December 31,December 31,
20232022
Gas-Powered Boats$8,825,027$4,694,607
Franchise$—$—
Electric-Boats$3,468,961$765,406

19. Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated all event or transactions that occurred after December 31, 2023 through March 25, 2024, which is the date that the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. During this period, there were no material subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure, other than the ones described below.

On January 1, 2024, our 2021 Stock Incentive Plan automatically increased, and will continue to increase on January 1 of each calendar year for a period of ten years commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending on (and including) January 1, 2031, in a number of shares of common stock equal to 4.5% of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding on December 31 of the preceding calendar year. For 2024, the maximum number of common stock shares that can be issued will be 4,284,000.

On March 4, 2024, Mrs. Carrie Gunnerson, the Company’s then Chief Financial Officer, provided the Company notice of her resignation as an executive officer of the Company and of Forza, effective May 31, 2024. Mrs. Gunnerson informed the Company that she was resigning to pursue another opportunity and that her resignation was not the result of any disagreement relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

On March 6, 2024, Mr. James Leffew, Forza X1’s then Chief Executive Officer, provided the Company notice of his resignation as an executive officer of the Company, effective June 2, 2024. Mr. Leffew informed Forza X1 that he was resigning from the Company as an executive officer to pursue another opportunity and that his resignation was not the result of any disagreement relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

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