This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning ofthe Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements in this Quarterly Report, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, projections regarding the markets in which we operate, plans and objectives for future operations, estimates of future financial condition, results of operations or liquidity, proposed new products or services, expected capital expenditures, proposed financings, future economic conditions or performance, and any estimates or assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “plans,” “should,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “forecasts,” “continue,” or the negative thereof, or other comparable terminology. All forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available to us as of such date. Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations or any of our forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Actual results may differ, and could differ materially, from those results expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on any such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are neither statements of historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding our business, industry, plans and strategies, anticipated events and trends, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to considerable risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and may be outside our control. Our actual financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and business outcomes may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:
| · | We operate in an extremely competitive industry and are subject to pricing pressures. |
| · | We have a history of losses. As our costs increase, we may not be able to generate sufficient revenue to achieve and sustain profitability. |
| · | Our audited financial statements include a statement that there is a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern and a continuation of negative financial trends could result in our inability to continue as a going concern. |
| · | Our results of operations could be adversely affected by changes in the cost and availability of raw materials and we are dependent on third-party manufacturers and suppliers. |
| · | Increases in costs, disruption of supply or shortage of any of our battery components, such as electronic and mechanical parts, or raw materials used in the production of such parts, could harm our business. |
| · | Our business and future growth depends on the needs and success of our customers. |
| · | We have substantial customer concentration, with a limited number of customers accounting for a substantial portion of our sales. |
| · | If we fail to expand our sales and distribution channels, our business could suffer. |
| · | The uncertainty in global economic conditions could negatively affect our results of operations. |
| · | We are currently, and will likely continue to be, dependent on our two warehouse facilities. If our facilities become inoperable for any reason, our ability to produce our products could be negatively impacted. |
| · | We could face potential product liability or warranty claims relating to our products, including the components thereof, which could reduce market adoption, result in reputation damage, and result in significant costs and liabilities, which would reduce our profitability. |
| · | Our operations expose us to litigation, tax, environmental, and other legal compliance risks. |
| · | Our failure to introduce new products and product enhancements that respond to customer and end consumer demand, and any broad market acceptance of new technologies introduced by our competitors, could adversely affect our business. |
| · | We may not be able to adequately protect our proprietary intellectual property and technology and we may need to defend ourselves against intellectual property infringement claims. |
| · | Any acquisitions that we complete may dilute stockholder ownership interests in the Company, may have adverse effects on our financial condition and results of operations and may cause unanticipated liabilities. |
| · | If our electronic data is compromised, or we experience a failure in our information technology or storage systems, our business could be significantly harmed. |
| · | Our ability to raise capital in the future may be limited, which could make us unable to fund our capital requirements and our stockholders may be diluted by future securities offerings. |
| · | We depend on our senior management team and other key employees, and significant attrition within our management team or unsuccessful succession planning could adversely affect our business. |
| · | Our stock price may fluctuate significantly, and you may lose all or a part of your investment. |
| · | Sales of substantial amounts of our securities in the public markets, or the perception that such sales might occur, could reduce the price of our securities and may dilute your voting power and your ownership interest in us. |
| · | The exercise of outstanding warrants may result in a substantial increase in the number of shares of our common stock that are outstanding. |
| · | The Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and make it more difficult to effect a business combination. |
| · | The cash true-up payment provision in the Series A Warrants may have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, may impede our ability to raise additional capital, and may discourage an acquisition of us by a third party. |
| · | Our long-term lease and debt obligations could adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital to fund operations and limit our ability to enter into certain transactions. |
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Moreover, new risks and uncertainties emerge occasionally, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business, or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause our actual future results to be materially different from any results expressed in or implied by any forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law or the listing rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, we expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude we will make additional updates or corrections. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by reference to these cautionary statements.
INDUSTRY AND MARKET DATA
This Quarterly Report includes statistical and other industry and market data that we obtained from industry publications and research, surveys, and studies conducted by third parties, as well as our own projections and estimates. All of the market data used in this report involve a number of assumptions and limitations, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on such data. Industry publications and research, surveys, and studies generally indicate that their information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, although they do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information.
Our estimates of the potential market opportunities for our products include several key assumptions based on our industry knowledge, industry publications and research, and other surveys. While we believe our internal assumptions are reasonable, no independent source has verified such assumptions.
TRADEMARKS
This Quarterly Report includes trademarks, tradenames, and service marks that are our property or the property of others. Solely for convenience, such trademarks and tradenames sometimes appear without any “™” or “®” symbol. However, failure to include such symbols is not intended to suggest, in any way, that we will not assert our rights or the rights of any applicable licensor, to these trademarks and tradenames.
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