Twin Vee PowerCats Co
For the period ended Mar 31, 2024. Filed May 15, 2024.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2024
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 the majority of 2023 and the three months ended March 31, 2024, however the Company anticipates focusing resources on this entity by the end of 2024.
Forza X1, Inc. was initially incorporated as Electra Power Sports, Inc. on October 15, 2021, and subsequently changed the 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., 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 (“TVPC”), TVPC was merged with and into the Company (the “Merger”).
As TVPC 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 condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Twin Vee, its wholly owned subsidiaries AquaSport Co., and Fix My Boat, Inc., (“Fix My Boat”), and its publicly traded subsidiary, Forza X1, Inc. (“Forza X1” or “Forza”), 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 unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not contain all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for annual financial statements.
In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all the adjustments necessary (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) to present the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2024 and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future period. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2024.
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company changed the classification of production labor and related benefit costs to be included as a component of cost of sales rather than operating expenses. The Company has adjusted the income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to be consistent with the accounting treatment in 2024. This resulted in an increase in cost of sales of $1,612,272 and a corresponding decrease in operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
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 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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 March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had customer deposits of $21,448 and $44,195, respectively, which is recorded as contract liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. These deposits are expected to be recognized as revenue within a one-year period.
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. These floor plan interest costs are treated as a reduction in the revenue recognized on the sale at an amount estimated at the time of sale.
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 condensed 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 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 March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $15,562,629 and $15,868,574, respectively, in excess of FDIC insured limits.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash include all highly liquid investments with original maturities of six months or less at the time of purchase. On March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $16,398,027 and $16,755,233, respectively. Included within restricted cash on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was cash deposited as collateral for irrevocable letters of credit of $260,107 and $257,530.
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 net 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’s Accounts Receivable derive from third party financing arrangements that its dealers utilize to finance the purchase of its boats. This “floorplan financing” is collateralized by the finished boat, and cash payment is received within 3-5 days of the finance company’s approval of the dealer’s purchase. At the end of a reporting period, some payment(s) may not yet have been received from the financing company, which creates a temporary account receivable that will be satisfied in just a few days. As such, the Company’s Accounts Receivable at any point in time are 100% collectable, and no valuation adjustment is necessary. Therefore, there is no allowance for credit losses on the Company’s balance sheet.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value, with cost determined using the 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.
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.
Advertising
Advertising and marketing costs are expensed as incurred, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, advertising costs incurred by the Company totaled $34,589 and $125,039, respectively.
Research and Development
The Company expenses research and development costs relating to new product development as incurred. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, research and development costs amounted to $149,691 and $702,648, respectively.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs include 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 been transferred to a customer as a fulfillment cost. The Company includes shipping and handling costs, including cost billed to customers, in cost of sales in the 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 three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, shipping and handling costs amounted to $134,466 and $185,532, 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 three months ended March 31, 2024 , the Company purchased all engines and certain composite materials for its boats under supplier agreements with four vendors. Total purchases from these vendors were $1,709,801. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the company purchased all engines from three vendors for its boats under supplier agreements. Total purchases from these vendors were $1,870,425.
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. The Company 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 three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, the Company recognized income related to the employee retention credit of $0 and $329,573, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes stock-based compensation costs for its restricted stock 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
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 financial statements.
2. Marketable securities
| Schedule of marketable securities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |
| Marketable Securities | ||||
| Corporate Bonds | $1,002,050 | $12,697 | $(32,143) | $982,604 |
| Total Marketable Securities | $1,002,050 | $12,697 | $(32,143) | $982,604 |
| Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketable Securities | ||||
| Corporate Bonds | $4,473,033 | $50,878 | $(60,969) | $4,462,942 |
| Total Marketable Securities | $4,473,033 | $50,878 | $(60,969) | $4,462,942 |
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis based on Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurement criteria as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows:
| Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||
| Balance as of March 31, 2024 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Nonobservable (Level 3) | |
| Marketable securities: | ||||
| Corporate Bonds | $982,604 | $— | $982,604 | $— |
| Total marketable securities | $982,604 | $— | $982,604 | $— |
| Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Non-observable Inputs (Level 3) | |
| Marketable securities: | ||||
| Corporate Bonds | $4,462,942 | $— | $4,462,942 | $— |
| — | — | — | — | |
| Total marketable securities | $4,462,942 | $— | $4,462,942 | $— |
The Company’s investments in corporate bonds, commercial paper and certificates of deposits are measured based on quotes from market makers for similar items in active markets.
3. Inventories
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, inventories consisted of the following:
| Schedule of inventories | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Raw Materials | $4,245,247 | $5,001,512 |
| Work in Process | 72,797 | 96,721 |
| Finished Product | 104,806 | 206,144 |
| Total Inventory | $4,422,850 | $5,304,377 |
| Reserve for Excess and Obsolete | (532,868) | (419,616) |
| Net inventory | $3,889,982 | $4,884,761 |
4. Property and Equipment
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, property and equipment consisted of the following:
| Schedule of property and equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Machinery and equipment | $2,721,589 | $2,692,473 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 40,299 | 40,299 |
| Land | 1,119,758 | 1,119,758 |
| Leasehold improvements | 1,228,860 | 1,228,860 |
| Software and website development | 300,935 | 300,935 |
| Computer hardware and software | 162,682 | 159,342 |
| Boat molds | 6,404,888 | 5,871,373 |
| Vehicles | 143,360 | 143,360 |
| Electric prototypes and tooling | 142,526 | 142,526 |
| Assets under construction | 4,432,030 | 2,977,894 |
| 16,696,926 | 14,676,820 | |
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (2,805,596) | (2,382,832) |
| $13,891,330 | $12,293,988 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $425,281 and $218,276, respectively.
5. 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 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 used the U.S. Treasury rate of 0.36% at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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. 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 March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, supplemental balance sheet information related to the lease was as follows:
| Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information related to the lease | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Operating lease ROU asset | $682,693 | $779,843 |
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Operating lease liabilities: | ||
| Current portion | $419,948 | $414,364 |
| Non-current portion | 327,694 | 436,731 |
| Total | $747,642 | $851,095 |
At March 31, 2024, future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable operating lease is as follows:
| Schedule of future minimum lease payments | |
|---|---|
| Year Ending December 31, | |
| 2024 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2024) | 312,559 |
| 2025 | 437,582 |
| Total lease payments | 750,141 |
| Less imputed interest | (2,499) |
| Total | $747,642 |
The following summarizes other supplemental information about the Company’s operating lease:
| Schedule of operating lease | |
|---|---|
| March 31, | |
| Weighted average discount rate | 0.36% |
| Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | 1.67 |
6. 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 used the U.S. Treasury rate of 4% at December 31, 2022.
The Company leases a warehouse facility, and 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 increased three percent (3%) on October 15, 2023.
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, supplemental balance sheet information related to leases were as follows:
| Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information related to leases | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Operating lease ROU asset | $52,869 | $75,147 |
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Operating lease liabilities: | ||
| Current portion | $45,916 | $68,532 |
| Non-current portion | — | — |
| Total | $45,916 | $68,532 |
At March 31, 2024, future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:
| Schedule of future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable operating leases | |
|---|---|
| 2024 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2024) | $46,453 |
| Total lease payment | $46,453 |
| Less imputed interest | (537) |
| Total | 45,916 |
The following summarizes other supplemental information about the Company’s operating lease:
| Schedule of other supplemental information | |
|---|---|
| March 31, | |
| Weighted average discount rate | 4% |
| Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | 0.46 |
7. 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 balance sheet, it is a 60-month lease at a 3% interest rate. 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 balance sheet. It is a 60-month lease at a 7.5% interest rate. 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 balance sheet. It is a 60-month lease at a 5.0% interest rate. 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 balance sheet. It is a 60-month lease at a 7.0% interest rate.
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 for AquaSport are recorded in property and equipment, net on the balance sheet.
| Schedule of property and equipment, net | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Land | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Building | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Equipment | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, supplemental balance sheet information related to finance leases were as follows:
| Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information related to finance leases | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Finance lease liabilities: | ||
| Current portion | $217,583 | $214,715 |
| Non-current portion | 2,589,092 | 2,644,123 |
| Total | $2,806,675 | $2,858,838 |
At March 31, 2024, 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 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2024) | $223,688 |
| 2025 | 298,249 |
| 2026 | 296,033 |
| 2027 | 292,051 |
| 2028 | 1,986,655 |
| Total lease payment | 3,096,676 |
| Less imputed interest | (290,001) |
| Total | $2,806,675 |
The following summarizes other supplemental information about the Company’s finance lease:
| Schedule of other supplemental information of finance lease | |
|---|---|
| March 31, | |
| Weighted average discount rate | 3.07% |
| Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | 4.17 |
8. Accrued Liabilities
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, accrued liabilities consisted of the following:
| Schedule of accrued liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Accrued wages and benefits | $130,592 | $343,511 |
| Accrued interest | 116,340 | 33,245 |
| Accrued bonus | 91,968 | — |
| Accrued professional fees | 35,000 | — |
| Accrued operating expense | 142,189 | 115,037 |
| Accrued construction expense | — | 390,825 |
| Warranty reserve | 181,709 | 192,894 |
| Total accrued liabilities | $697,798 | $1,075,512 |
** 9. Short-term Debt**
On March 31, 2024 and December 30, 2023, the Company had a line of credit with Wells Fargo and Yamaha Motor Finance for $1,250,000 and $1,250,000, respectively. On March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 the outstanding balance with Wells Fargo was $87,506 and $231,736, respectively. At March 31, 2024 and December 30, 2023, the outstanding balance with Yamaha Motor Finance was $99,073 and $210,674, respectively. The outstanding balances are included in account payable on the balance sheet.
10. 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%, interest only 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 of term debt | |
|---|---|
| Year ended December 31, | |
| 2024 | — |
| 2025 | — |
| 2026 | — |
| 2027 | 6,611 |
| 2028 and thereafter | 493,289 |
| Total | $499,900 |
11. Related Party Transactions
As discussed in Note 5, the Company has leased its Fort Pierce, Florida facilities from a company owned by its CEO.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company received a monthly fee of $46,670 and $6,800, respectively, to provide management services and facility utilization to Forza. This income for the Company, and expense for Forza, has been eliminated in the condensed 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 then 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 three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the lease expense was $7,500 and $7,500, respectively.
12. 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 $13,176,754 or 84 units, and $10,510,252 or 69 units, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company incurred no impact from repurchase events during the three months March 31, 2024 and year ended December 31, 2023.
Litigation
The Company is currently involved in various civil litigation in the normal course of business none of which is considered material.
Irrevocable line of credit
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had $260,107 of restricted cash included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. This amount represents a deposit to secure an irrevocable letter of credit for a supplier contract with Yamaha. These deposits are held in an interest-bearing account. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $257,530 of restricted cash.
13. Stockholders’ Equity
Twin Vee
Common Stock Warrants
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had outstanding warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock issuable 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.. On March 31, 2024, pursuant to the terms of an underwriting agreement entered into on September 28, 2022 with ThinkEquity LLC, the Company issued to the underwriter warrants to purchase up to 143,750 shares of common stock. The warrants will be exercisable at a per share price of $3.4375. There wasno warrant activity during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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 units, 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, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, there were 450,430 shares remaining available for grant under this Plan.
Accounting for Stock -Based Compensation
Stock Compensation Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded $426,283 and $482,964, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense. Stock-based compensation expense is included in salaries and wages on the accompanying condensed 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 three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Schedule of assumptions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three months ended | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Expected term | 5 years | 4.94 - 5 years |
| Expected average volatility | 27 - 46% | 49 - 50% |
| Expected dividend yield | — | — |
| Risk-free interest rate | 1.50 –4.45% | 1.50 – 2.96% |
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 Average | ||||
| Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Remaining life (years) | Grant Date Fair value of option | |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2023 | 1,271,016 | $3.99 | 8.04 | 2,213,147 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | — | — | — | — |
| Expired | (8,906) | (2.73) | — | (11,109) |
| Forfeited/canceled | (25,695) | (1.77) | — | (18,929) |
| Outstanding, March 31, 2024 | 1,236,415 | $4.04 | 3.75 | 2,183,109 |
| Exercisable options, March 31, 2024 | 931,533 | $4.39 | 4.37 | |
At March 31, 2024,304,882 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 fair value equal to the closing market price of the Company’s 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 units | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock Units Outstanding · Weighted | ||||
| Number of | Weighted Average Grant – Date | Average Remaining life | Aggregate Intrinsic | |
| Units | Fair Value Price | (years) | Value | |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2023 | 67,250 | $2.25 | 2.07 | $57,842 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | — | — | — | — |
| Forfeited/canceled | (11,086) | (2.25) | (9,535) | |
| Outstanding, March 31, 2024 | 56,164 | $2.25 | 2.35 | $48,307 |
Forza
Common Stock Warrants
Forza had outstanding warrants to purchase 172,500 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 Forza’s IPO. Forza also had outstanding warrants to purchase 306,705 shares of common stock issuable at a weighted-average exercise price of $1.88 per share that were issued to the representative of the underwriters on June 14, 2023 in connection with Forza’s secondary offering. 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 and June 16, 2028, respectively. There wasno warrant activity during the nine months ended March 31, 2024.
Equity Compensation Plan
Forza maintains an equity compensation 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, 2024 and will automatically increase on January 1, 2025. As of March 31, 2024, there were 789,297 shares remaining available for grant under this Plan. Stock based compensation expense is included in the Statements of Operations, under salaries and wages.
Accounting for Stock -Based Compensation
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, Forza recorded $293,141 and $341,163, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense. Stock-based compensation expense is included in salaries and wages on the accompanying condensed 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 three months ended March 31, 2024:
| Schedule of assumptions | |
|---|---|
| Three Months Ended | |
| March 31, | |
| Expected term | 5 years |
| Expected average volatility | 108 - 113% |
| Expected dividend yield | — |
| Risk-free interest rate | 2.98 - 4.72% |
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 option activity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options Outstanding · Weighted Average | ||||
| Number of | Weighted Average | Remaining life | Grant Date | |
| Options | Exercise Price | (years) | Fair value of option | |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | 1,441,500 | $3.41 | 0.05 | $4,009,913 |
| Granted | 518,000 | 0.70 | 9.76 | 287,835 |
| Exercised | — | — | ||
| Forfeited/canceled | (69,583) | 1.24 | 9.62 | (40,248) |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2023 | 1,889,917 | $2.75 | 9.36 | $4,257,500 |
| Granted | — | — | 0 | |
| Exercised | — | — | 0 | |
| Forfeited/canceled | (396,843) | 1.66 | 8.98 | (69,413) |
| Outstanding, Mach 31, 2024 | 1,493,074 | $2.75 | 8.78 | $4,188,087 |
| Exercisable options, March 31, 2024 | 748,750 | $3.48 | 8.58 | |
14. Customer Concentration
Significant dealers are those that account for greater than 10% of the Company’s revenues and purchases.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, three individual dealers represented over 10% of the Company’s total sales, and combined they represented 49% of total sales. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, two individual dealers represented over 10% of the Company’s total sales, and combined they represented 44% of total sales.
15. 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 expenses. The Company does not include intercompany transfers between segments for management reporting purposes.
The following table shows information by reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
For the three months ended March 31, 2024
| Schedule of reportable segments | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas-Powered Boats | Franchise | Electric Boat and Development | Total | |
| Net sales | $5,276,343 | $— | $— | $5,276,343 |
| Cost of products sold | 4,969,458 | — | 29,572 | 4,999,030 |
| Operating expense | 1,533,981 | 772 | 1,285,767 | 2,820,520 |
| Loss from operations | (1,227,096) | (772) | (1,315,339) | (2,543,207) |
| Other income (expense) | 63,139 | (2,629) | 147,502 | 208,012 |
| Net income (loss) | $(1,163,957) | $(3,401) | $(1,167,837) | $(2,335,194) |
For the three months ended March 31, 2023
| Electric Boat and | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas-Powered Boats | Franchise | Development | Total | |
| Net sales | $8,877,215 | $— | $— | $8,877,215 |
| Cost of products sold | 7,217,716 | — | 49,941 | 7,267,657 |
| Operating expense | 1,898,151 | 1,121 | 2,079,809 | 3,979,081 |
| Loss from operations | (238,652) | (1,121) | (2,129,750) | (2,369,523) |
| Other income (expense) | 420,501 | (4,062) | 124,619 | 541,058 |
| Net income (loss) | $181,849 | $(5,183) | $(2,005,131) | $(1,828,465) |
Property and equipment, net, classified by business were as follows:
| Schedule of property and equipment, net | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Gas-Powered Boats | $8,907,117 | $8,825,027 |
| Franchise | $— | $— |
| Electric-Boats | $4,984,213 | $3,468,961 |
16. Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after March 31, 2024 through May 15, 2024, which is the date that the condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. During this period, there were no material subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure, other than those described below.
On April 4, 2024, the Company appointed Michael P. Dickerson as Chief Financial & Administrative Officer of Twin Vee PowerCats Co.
On April 9, 2024, the Board of Directors of Forza X1, Inc. appointed Michael P. Dickerson as Interim Chief Financial & Administrative Officer of Forza X1, Inc.
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