This Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Annual Report”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of 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 Annual Report, other than statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of these provisions, including, without limitation, any projections regarding the markets where we operate, any statements of the plans and objectives of our management for future operations, any statements concerning proposed new products or services, any statements regarding expected capital expenditures, any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. All forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available to us as of such date. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. 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 other forms of these words or similar words or expressions, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations or any of the forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Prospective investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on any such forward-looking statements.
| ● | 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 our reliance 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 could harm our business. |
| ● | We may not be able to raise additional capital on acceptable terms or at all, and our failure to obtain additional financing could adversely affect our ability to continue as a going concern. |
| ● | 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, and the loss of or reduction in purchases by any of these customers could adversely affect our results of operations. |
| ● | 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. |
| ● | Tariffs on imported battery components may increase our costs, and we may be unable to fully mitigate such increases. |
| ● | We are currently, and will likely continue to be, dependent on a limited number of 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. |
| ● | We may fail to maintain compliance with the continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq Capital Market, which could result in the delisting of our common stock. |
| ● | 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, including sales under our at-the-market program, 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, which would result in dilution to our stockholders. |
| ● | 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. |
| ● | 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. |
These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Our actual results will likely differ, and may differ materially, from anticipated results. Financial estimates are subject to change and are not intended to be relied upon as predictions of future results of operations, and we assume no obligation to update or disclose revisions to those estimates except as required by applicable law. If we do update or correct one or more forward-looking statements, investors and others should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.
MARKET, INDUSTRY, AND OTHER DATA
This Annual 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 estimates. All of the market data used in this report involve a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such data. Industry publications and third-party 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, third-party research, and other surveys, which may be based on a small sample size and may fail to accurately reflect market opportunities. While we believe our internal assumptions are reasonable, no independent source has verified such assumptions.
NOTICE REGARDING TRADEMARKS
This Annual 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.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Unless otherwise noted, prior period results included in this Annual Report, including share and per share data, as well as stockholders’ equity balances, have been adjusted retroactively, as applicable, to reflect a 1-for-100 reverse stock split, which was effective at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on October 8, 2024 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). See “*Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—*Reverse Stock Split and Reverse Stock Split True-Up Payment”below for additional information about the Reverse Stock Split.
