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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington,

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019

June 30, 2023

OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________________ to __________

________

Commission File Number: 001-37509file number: 001-38824

HENNESSY CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP. IV

CANOO INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware83-1476189
Delaware83-1476189
(State or other jurisdictionOther Jurisdiction of
incorporation Incorporation or organization)Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

3485 N. Pines Way, Suite 110
Wilson, WY
83014No.)
19951 Mariner Avenue, Torrance, California90503
(Address of principal executive offices)Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)code)

(424) 271-2144
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (307) 734-4849

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 

code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.0001 par value per shareGOEVThe Nasdaq Global Select Market
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per shareGOEVWThe Nasdaq Global Select Market
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive DateData File required to be submitted and pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”,filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company”company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ☐Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer ☒Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per shareHCACThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50HCACWThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Units, each consisting of one share of Class A Common Stock and three-quarters of one Redeemable WarrantHCACUThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

As of May 10, 2019,August 7, 2023, there were 30,015,000628,341,678 shares of the Company’s class Aregistrant’s common stock, and 7,503,750 of the Company’s class B common stockpar value $0.0001 per share, issued and outstanding.


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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including, without limitation, statements under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are difficult to predict and are beyond our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or otherwise implied by the forward-looking statements. Below is a summary of certain material factors that may make an investment in our common stock speculative or risky.
We are an early stage company with a history of losses and expect to incur significant expenses and continuing losses for the foreseeable future.
We may be unable to adequately control the costs associated with our operations.
Our current business plans require a significant amount of capital. If we are unable to obtain sufficient funding or do not have access to capital, we will be unable to execute our business plans and our prospects, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Our management has performed an analysis of our ability to continue as a going concern and has identified substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to obtain sufficient additional funding or do not have access to additional capital, we will be unable to execute our business plans and could be required to terminate or significantly curtail our operations.
We have been notified by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC of our failure to comply with certain continued listing requirements and, if we are unable to regain compliance with all applicable continued listing requirements and standards of Nasdaq, our Common Stock could be delisted from Nasdaq, which would have an adverse impact on the trading, liquidity, and market price of our Common Stock.
The issuance of shares of our Common Stock upon the conversion of the Yorkville Convertible Debentures or upon the exercise of the Yorkville Warrants will continue to increase the number of shares eligible for future resale in the public market and result in dilution to our stockholders. Our inability to secure requisite stockholder approval for the issuance of shares pursuant to the Yorkville Convertible Debentures and the
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Yorkville Warrants could materially and adversely impact our ability to fund our operations and may result in an Event of Default (as defined in the Yorkville Convertible Debentures)
Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, such as actual events or concerns involving liquidity, defaults or non-performance by financial institutions could adversely affect our current financial condition and projected business operations.
We have not achieved positive operating cash flow and, given our projected funding needs, our ability to generate positive cash flow is uncertain.
Our financial results may vary significantly from period to period due to fluctuations in our operating costs, product demand and other factors.
Our limited operating history makes evaluating our business and future prospects difficult and increases the risk of your investment.
We previously identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. Although the weaknesses previously identified have been remediated, if we identify additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately or timely report our financial condition or results of operations, which may adversely affect our business and stock price.
If we fail to manage our growth effectively, we may not be able to design, develop, manufacture, market and launch our EVs successfully.
We are highly dependent on the services of our key employees and senior management and, if we are unable to attract and retain key employees and hire qualified management, technical and EV engineering personnel, our ability to compete could be harmed.
We face significant barriers to manufacture and bring our EVs to market, and if we cannot successfully overcome those barriers our business will be negatively impacted.
Customers who have committed to purchase significant amounts of our vehicles may purchase significantly fewer vehicles than we currently anticipate or none at all. In that case, we will not realize the revenue we expect from these customers.
Our ability to develop and manufacture EVs of sufficient quality and appeal to customers on schedule and on a large scale is unproven and still evolving.
We will depend initially on revenue generated from a single EV model and in the foreseeable future will be significantly dependent on a limited number of models.
There is no guarantee that we will be able to develop our software platform, Canoo Digital Ecosystem, or that if we are able to develop it, that we will obtain the revenue and other benefits we expect from it.
We may fail to attract new customers in sufficient numbers or at sufficient rates or at all or to retain existing customers.
If our EVs fail to perform as expected, our ability to develop, market and deploy our EVs could be harmed.
Our distribution model may expose us to risk and if unsuccessful may impact our business prospects and results of operations.
We face legal, regulatory and legislative uncertainty in how our go-to-market models will be interpreted under existing and future law, including the potential inability to protect our intellectual property rights, and we may be required to adjust our consumer business model in certain jurisdictions as a result.
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If we fail to successfully build and tool our manufacturing facilities and/or if we are unable to establish or continue a relationship with a contract manufacturer or if our manufacturing facilities become inoperable, we will be unable to produce our vehicles and our business will be harmed.
We may not be able to realize the non-dilutive financial incentives offered by the States of Oklahoma and Arkansas where we will develop our own manufacturing facilities.
Developing our own manufacturing facilities for production of our EVs could increase our capital expenditures and delay or inhibit production of our EVs.
We have no experience to date in high volume manufacture of our EVs.
We may experience significant delays in the design, production and launch of our EVs, which could harm our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.
Increases in costs, disruption of supply or shortage of raw materials and other components used in our vehicles, in particular lithium-ion battery cells, could harm our business.    
We depend upon third parties to manufacture and to supply key components and services necessary for our vehicles. We do not have long-term agreements with all of our manufacturers and suppliers, and if these manufacturers or suppliers become unwilling or unable to provide these key components and services we would not be able to find alternative sources in a timely manner and our business would be adversely impacted.
We are or may be subject to risks associated with strategic alliances or acquisitions and may not be able to identify adequate strategic relationship opportunities, or form strategic relationships, in the future.
The automotive market is highly competitive and technological developments by our competitors may adversely affect the demand for our EVs and our competitiveness in this industry.
Our EVs are based on the use of complex and novel steer-by-wire technology that is unproven on a wide commercial scale and rely on software and hardware that is highly technical, and if these systems contain errors, bugs or vulnerabilities, or if we are unsuccessful in addressing or mitigating technical limitations in our systems, our business could be adversely affected.
We are subject to cybersecurity risks to our operational systems, security systems, infrastructure, integrated software in our EVs and customer data processed by us or third-party vendors.
Economic, regulatory, political and other events, including the rise in interest rates, heightened inflation, slower growth or recession, issues with supply chain, shortage of labor and the war in Ukraine, adversely affect our financial results.

Our ability to meet the timelines we have established for production and manufacturing milestones of our electric vehicles ("EVs") is uncertain.

Other factors disclosed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or otherwise implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described under the section "Summary of Risk Factors" and Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2023. Given such risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the forward-looking statements discussed herein can be found in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We undertake no obligation to update or revise any
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forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. These risks and others described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may not be exhaustive and the above summary is qualified in its entirety by those more complete discussions of such risks and uncertainties.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, even if our results or operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods.
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PART 1I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HENNESSY CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP. IV
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2019  2018 
  (unaudited)    
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash $1,826,000  $6,000 
Prepaid expenses  142,000   - 
Total current assets  1,968,000   6,000 
Deferred offering costs  -   232,000 
Cash and investments held in trust account  303,682,000   - 
         
Total assets $305,650,000  $238,000 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Note payable to Sponsor $-  $90,000 
Accounts payable  53,000   27,000 
Accrued liabilities  91,000   99,000 
Accrued income and franchise taxes  117,000   - 
Total current liabilities  261,000   216,000 
Other liabilities:        
Deferred underwriting compensation  10,179,000   - 
Total liabilities  10,440,000   216,000 
         
Common stock subject to possible redemption; 28,733,635 and -0- shares at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, (at value of approximately $10.10 per share)  290,210,000   - 
         
Commitments and contingencies        
         
Stockholders’ equity:        
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 authorized shares; none  issued or outstanding  -   - 
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 authorized shares; 1,281,365 and -0- shares, respectively, issued and outstanding (excluding 28,733,635 and -0- shares, respectively, subject to possible redemption)  -   - 
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 authorized shares 7,503,750 shares issued and outstanding  1,000   1,000 
Additional paid-in-capital  4,684,000   24,000 
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)  315,000   (3,000)
Total stockholders’ equity  5,000,000   22,000 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $305,650,000  $238,000 

SeeFinancial Statements

CANOO INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 (in thousands, except par values) (unaudited)
June 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$4,993 $36,589 
Restricted cash, current3,788 3,426 
Inventory5,312 2,954 
Prepaids and other current assets11,410 9,350 
Total current assets25,503 52,319 
Property and equipment, net362,612 311,400 
Restricted cash, non-current10,600 10,600 
Operating lease right-of-use assets37,945 39,331 
Deferred warrant asset50,175 50,175 
Deferred battery supplier cost30,000 30,000 
Other non-current assets5,261 2,647 
Total assets$522,096 $496,472 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$84,425 $103,187 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities80,962 63,091 
Convertible debt, current24,979 34,829 
Derivative liability, current4,359 — 
Financing liability, current7,633 — 
Warrant liability, current— 17,171 
Total current liabilities202,358 218,278 
Contingent earnout shares liability449 3,013 
Operating lease liabilities37,308 38,608 
Warrant liability, non-current25,269 — 
Financing liability, non-current23,967 — 
Total liabilities$289,351 $259,899 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 10,000 authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022— — 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 and 500,000 authorized as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; 568,904 and 355,388 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively56 35 
Additional paid-in capital1,574,114 1,416,361 
Accumulated deficit(1,341,425)(1,179,823)
Total stockholders’ equity232,745 236,573 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$522,096 $496,472 
The accompanying notes toare an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

statements.

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HENNESSY CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP. IV

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019
 
    
Revenues $- 
General and administrative expenses  112,000 
Loss from operations  (112,000)
Other income – Interest income on Trust Account  530,000 
Income before provision for income tax  418,000 
Provision for income tax  100,000 
Net income $318,000 
     
Two Class Method for Per Share Information:    
     
Weighted average Class A common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  30,015,000 
Net income per Class A common share – basic and diluted $0.01 
Weighted average Class B common shares outstanding – basic and diluted  7,503,750 
Net loss per Class B common share – basic and diluted $(0.01)

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CANOO INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share values)
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Revenue$— $— $— $— 
Costs and Operating Expenses
Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation— — — — 
Research and development expenses, excluding depreciation38,582 115,460 85,686 197,946 
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding depreciation30,421 55,152 60,270 110,773 
Depreciation4,562 2,892 9,137 5,570 
Total costs and operating expenses73,565 173,504 155,093 314,289 
Loss from operations(73,565)(173,504)(155,093)(314,289)
Other (expense) income
Interest (expense) income(2,264)19 (2,560)(9)
Gain on fair value change in contingent earnout shares liability59 9,471 2,564 24,936 
Gain on fair value change in warrant and derivative liability5,623 — 22,965 — 
Loss on extinguishment of debt(949)— (27,688)— 
Other income (expense), net226 (378)(1,790)(395)
Loss before income taxes(70,870)(164,392)(161,602)(289,757)
Provision for income taxes— — — — 
Net loss and comprehensive loss$(70,870)$(164,392)$(161,602)$(289,757)
Per Share Data:
Net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.14)$(0.68)$(0.35)$(1.22)
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted505,576 242,772 462,303 238,242 
The accompanying notes toare an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

statements.

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HENNESSY CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP. IV


CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the three months ended March 31, 2019

(unaudited)

  Common Stock  Additional  Retained Earnings  Stockholders’ 
  Class A Shares  Amount  Class B Shares  Amount  Paid-in Capital  (Accumulated Deficit)  Equity (Deficit) 
Balances, December 31, 2018(1)  -  $-   7,503,750  $1,000  $24,000  $(3,000) $22,000 
Sponsor forfeiture of shares  -   -   (871,930)  -   -   -   - 
Anchor Investor purchase of shares  -   -   871,930   -   3,000   -   3,000 
Sale of Units to the public at $10.00 per Unit  30,015,000   3,000   -   -   300,147,000   -   300,150,000 
Underwriters’ discount and offering expenses  -   -   -   -   (18,865,000)  -   (18,865,000)
Sale of 13,581,500 Private Placement Warrants at $1.00 per warrant  -   -   -   -   13,582,000   -   13,582,000 
Change in Class A common stock subject to possible redemption  (28,733,635)  (3,000)  -   -   (290,207,000)  -   (290,210,000)
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   318,000   318,000 
Balances, March 31, 2019 (unaudited)  1,281,365  $-   7,503,750  $1,000  $4,684,000  $315,000  $5,000,000 


CANOO INC.
(1)Share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the stock dividend
Condensed Consolidated Statement of approximately 0.05 share for the Company's shares of Class B common stock on February 28, 2019 (see Note 4).Stockholders’ Equity (in thousands)
 Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited)

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Common stockAdditional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
deficit
Total
stockholders’
equity
SharesAmount
Balance as of December 31, 2022355,388 $35 $1,416,361 $(1,179,823)$236,573 
Repurchase of unvested shares – forfeitures(22)— — — — 
Issuance of shares for restricted stock units vested2,768 — — — — 
Issuance of shares upon exercise of vested stock options— — — — 
Issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan701 — 389 — 389 
Vesting of early exercised stock options and restricted stock awards— — 26 — 26 
Issuance of shares under the PPA66,761 64,382 — 64,389 
Reclassification of warrant liability to additional paid-in capital— — 19,510 — 19,510 
Issuance of shares under SPA, net of offering costs50,000 10,156 — 10,161 
Issuance of warrants to placement agent under SPA— — 1,600 — 1,600 
Stock-based compensation— — 9,836 — 9,836 
Net loss and comprehensive loss— — — (90,732)(90,732)
Balance as of March 31, 2023475,598 $47 $1,522,260 $(1,270,555)$251,752 
Repurchase of unvested shares - forfeitures(27)— — — — 
Issuance of shares for restricted stock units vested2,028 — — — — 
Issuance of shares upon exercise of vested stock options— — — — 
Issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan604 — 246 — 246 
Vesting of early exercised stock options and restricted stock awards— — — 
Proceeds from exercise of YA warrants34,231 21,220 — 21,223 
Issuance of shares under PIPE agreement16,331 1,751 1,753 
Issuance of shares under the ATM, net of offering costs1,911 — 1,155 — 1,155 
Issuance of shares under YA convertible debenture35,699 19,017 — 19,021 
Issuance of shares under I-40 financing arrangement2,320 — 1,506 — 1,506 
Issuance of shares to vendor for services207 — 250 — 250 
Stock-based compensation— — 6,707 — 6,707 
Net loss and comprehensive loss— — — (70,870)(70,870)
Balance as of June 30, 2023568,904 56 1,574,114 (1,341,425)232,745 
The accompanying notes toare an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

statements.

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HENNESSY CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP. IV

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31,
2019
 
    
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income $318,000 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:    
Interest income retained in Trust Account  (530,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Increase in prepaid expenses  (142,000)
Increase in accounts payable  5,000 
Increase in accrued liabilities  91,000 
Increase in accrued income and franchise taxes  117,000 
Net cash used in operating activities  (141,000)
     
Cash flows from investing activities: Cash deposited in Trust Account  (303,152,000)
     
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from sale of stock to Anchor Investor  3,000 
Proceeds from Note payable to Sponsor  210,000 
Proceeds from sale of Public Offering Units  300,150,000 
Proceeds from sale of Private Placement Warrants  13,582,000 
Payment of underwriting discounts  (7,830,000)
Payment of offering costs  (702,000)
Payment of Note payable to Sponsor  (300,000)
Net cash provided by financing activities  305,113,000 
     
Net increase in cash  1,820,000 
Cash at beginning of period  6,000 
Cash at end of period $1,826,000 
     
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:    
Deferred underwriters’ compensation $10,179,000 
Offering costs included in accounts payable $48,000 

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CANOO INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (in thousands)
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Common stockAdditional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
deficit
Total
stockholders’
equity
SharesAmount
Balance as of December 31, 2021238,578 $24 $1,036,104 $(692,129)$343,999 
Repurchase of unvested shares – forfeitures(296)— (3)— (3)
Issuance of shares for restricted stock units vested584 — — — — 
Issuance of shares upon exercise of vested stock options20 — — — — 
Purchase of shares and warrants by VDL Nedcar972 — 8,400 — 8,400 
Stock-based compensation— — 20,680 — 20,680 
Net loss and comprehensive loss— — — (125,367)(125,367)
Balance as of March 31, 2022239,858 24 1,065,181 (817,496)247,709 
Repurchase of unvested shares - forfeitures(175)— (3)— (3)
Issuance of shares for restricted stock units vested1,017 — — — — 
Issuance of shares under SEPA agreement (Note 13)14,236 33,082 — 33,083 
Issuance of shares under PIPE agreement (Note 12)13,699 49,999 — 50,000 
Issuance of shares upon exercise of vested stock options— — — — 
Issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan254 — 1,175 — 1,175 
Stock-based compensation— — 20,773 — 20,773 
Net loss and comprehensive loss— — — (164,392)(164,392)
Balance as of June 30, 2022268,896 $26 $1,170,207 $(981,888)$188,345 
The accompanying notes toare an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

statements.

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CANOO INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)
Six months ended
June 30,
20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(161,602)$(289,757)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation9,137 5,570 
Non-cash operating lease expense1,658 966 
Non-cash commitment fee under SEPA— 582 
Stock-based compensation expense16,543 41,453 
Gain on fair value change of contingent earnout shares liability(2,564)(24,936)
Gain on fair value change in warrants liability(23,015)— 
Loss on fair value change in derivative liability50 — 
Loss on extinguishment of debt27,688 — 
Non-cash debt discount1,538 — 
Non-cash interest expense1,386 — 
Non-cash offering cost associated with the warrant liability800 — 
Common shares issued to vendor for services250 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Inventory(2,358)— 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(2,060)136 
Other assets(2,614)574 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities5,619 27,847 
Net cash used in operating activities(129,544)(237,565)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment(33,905)(65,420)
Return of prepayment from VDL Nedcar— 30,440 
Net cash (used in) investing activities(33,905)(34,980)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of unvested shares— (6)
Payment of offering costs(400)(250)
Proceeds from exercise of YA warrants21,223 — 
Proceeds from the purchase of shares and warrants by VDL Nedcar— 8,400 
Proceeds from issuance of shares under SEPA agreement— 32,500 
Proceeds from issuance of shares under PIPE8,750 50,000 
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan635 1,986 
Proceeds from issuance of shares under RDO, net of issuance cost50,961 — 
Proceeds from convertible debenture45,120 — 
Payment of transaction costs(25)— 
Payment made on financing arrangement(205)— 
Proceeds for issuance of shares under ATM1,155 — 
Proceeds from PPA5,001 — 
Net cash provided by financing activities132,215 92,630 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(31,234)(179,915)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period50,615 227,492 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$19,381 $47,577 
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Six months ended
June 30,
20232022
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$4,993 $33,799 
Restricted cash, current at end of period3,788 3,528 
Restricted cash, non-current at end of period10,600 10,250 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows$19,381 $47,577 
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities
Acquisition of property and equipment included in current liabilities$68,050 $66,075 
Acquisition of property and equipment included in current liabilities during the period$58,459 $53,703 
Acquisition of property and equipment included in financing liabilities$34,275 $— 
Offering costs included in current liabilities$903 $932 
Recognition of operating lease right-of-use asset$272 $13,058 
Reclassification of warrant liability to additional paid in capital$19,510 $— 
Issuance of shares for extinguishment of convertible debt under PPA agreement$64,389 $— 
Issuance of shares for extinguishment of convertible debt under convertible debenture$19,021 $— 
Recognition of warrant liability$47,942 $— 
Recognition of derivative liability$4,310 $— 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid for interest$— $— 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CANOO INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated) (unaudited)

NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

1. Organization and General:

Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (the “Company”) was incorporated in Delaware on August 6, 2018. The Company was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses (the “Business Combination”). The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the “Securities Act,” as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”).

At March 31, 2019, the Company had not commenced any operations. All activity for the period from August 6, 2018 (date of inception) to March 31, 2019 relates to the Company’s formation and the initial public offering (“Public Offering”) described below and, subsequent to the Public Offering, identifying and completing a suitable Business Combination. The Company will not generate any operating revenues until after completionDescription of the Business Combination, at

Canoo Inc. (“Canoo” or the earliest. The Company generates non-operating income in the form of interest income on cash and cash equivalents from the proceeds derived from the Public Offering. All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars.

Sponsor and Financing:

The Company’s sponsor“Company”) is Hennessy Capital Partners IV LLC, a Delaware limited liabilityhigh-tech advanced mobility technology company (the “Sponsor”). The registration statement for the Public Offering (as described in Note 3) was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 28, 2019. The Company intends to finance a Business Combination with proceeds from the $300,150,000 Public Offering (Note 3) and a $13,581,500 Private Placement (as defined in Note 4). Upon the closing of the Public Offering and the Private Placement, $303,151,500 was deposited in a trust account (the “Trust Account”).

The Trust Account:

The funds in the Trust Account may be invested only in U.S. government treasury bills with a maturity of one hundredmission to bring electric vehicles ("EVs") to everyone. We have developed a breakthrough EV platform that we believe will enable us to rapidly innovate and eighty (180) days or less or in moneybring new products addressing multiple use cases to market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 which invest only in direct U.S. government obligations. Funds will remain in the Trust Account until the earlier of (i) the consummation of its initial Business Combination or (ii) the distribution of the Trust Account as described below. The remaining funds outside the Trust Account may be used to pay for business, legalfaster than our competition and accounting due diligence on prospective acquisition targets and continuing general and administrative expenses.

The Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that, other than the withdrawal of interest to pay tax obligations, if any (less up to $100,000 interest to pay dissolution expenses), none of the funds held in trust will be released until the earliest of: (a) the completion of the Initial Business Combination, (b) the redemption of any public shares properly submitted in connection with a stockholder vote to amend the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation (i) to modify the substance or timing of the Company’s obligation to redeem 100% of the public shares if the Company does not complete the initial Business Combination within 18 months from the closing of the Public Offering or (ii) with respect to any other provision relating to stockholders’ rights or pre-Business Combination activity, and (c) the redemption of the public shares if the Company is unable to complete the initial Business Combination within 18 months from the closing of the Public Offering, subject to applicable law. The proceeds deposited in the Trust Account could become subject to the claims of creditors, if any, which could have priority over the claims of the public stockholders.

During March 2019, the Company invested approximately $303,120,000 of the funds in the Trust Account in U.S. government treasury bills maturing in September 2019, leaving approximately $32,000 in cash in the Trust Account.

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Business Combination:

The Company’s management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Public Offering, although substantially all of the net proceeds of the Public Offering are intended to be generally applied toward consummating a Business Combination with (or acquisition of) a Target Business. As used herein, “Target Business” is one or more target businesses that together have a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance in the Trust Account (less the deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on interest earned) at the time of signing a definitive agreement in connection with the Company’s initial Business Combination. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully effect a Business Combination.

The Company, after signing a definitive agreement for a Business Combination, will either (i) seek stockholder approval of the Business Combination at a meeting called for such purpose in connection with which stockholders may seek to redeem their shares, regardlesslower cost.

2. Basis of whether they vote for or against the Business Combination, for cash equal to their pro rata sharePresentation and Summary of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account asSignificant Accounting Policies
Basis of two business days prior to the consummationPresentation and Principles of the initial Business Combination, including interest but less taxes payable, or (ii) provide stockholders with the opportunity toConsolidation
The Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have their shares redeemed by the Company by means of a tender offer (and thereby avoid the need for a stockholder vote) for an amount in cash equal to their pro rata share of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account as of two business days prior to commencement of the tender offer, including interest but less taxes payable. The decision as to whether the Company will seek stockholder approval of the Business Combination or will allow stockholders to sell their shares in a tender offer will be made by the Company, solely in its discretion, and will be based on a variety of factors such as the timing of the transaction and whether the terms of the transaction would otherwise require the Company to seek stockholder approval unless a vote is required by the rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market. If the Company seeks stockholder approval, it will complete its Business Combination only if a majority of the outstanding shares of Class A and Class B common stock voted are voted in favor of the Business Combination. However, in no event will the Company redeem its public shares in an amount that would cause its net tangible assets to be less than $5,000,001 upon consummation of a Business Combination. In such case, the Company would not proceed with the redemption of its public shares and the related Business Combination, and instead may search for an alternate Business Combination.

If the Company holds a stockholder vote or there is a tender offer for shares in connection with a Business Combination, a public stockholder will have the right to redeem its shares for an amount in cash equal to its pro rata share of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account as of two business days prior to the consummation of the initial Business Combination, including interest but less taxes payable. As a result, such shares of Class A common stock are recorded at redemption amount and classified as temporary equity upon the completion of the Public Offering,been prepared in accordance with FASB ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” The amount in the Trust Account was initially $10.10 per public share, which equals the $303,151,500 held in the Trust Account divided by 30,015,000 public shares.

The Company will only have 18 months, or until September 5, 2020, from the closing daterules and regulations of the Public Offering to complete its initial Business Combination. If the Company does not complete a Business Combination within this period of time, it shall (i) cease all operations except for the purposes of winding up; (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible, but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the public shares of Class A common stock for a per share pro rata portion of the Trust Account, including interest, but less taxes payable (less up to $100,000 of such net interest to pay dissolution expenses)SEC and (iii) as promptly as possible following such redemption, dissolve and liquidate the balance of the Company’s net assets to its creditors and remaining stockholders, as part of its plan of dissolution and liquidation. The initial stockholders have waived their rights to participate in any redemption with respect to their Founder Shares (as defined in Note 4); however, if the initial stockholders or any of the Company’s officers, directors or affiliates acquire shares of Class A common stock in or after the Public Offering, they will be entitled to a pro rata share of the Trust Account upon the Company’s redemption or liquidation in the event the Company does not complete a Business Combination within 18 months from the closing of the Public Offering.

In the event of such distribution, it is possible that the per share value of the residual assets remaining available for distribution (including Trust Account assets) will be less than the price per Unit in the Public Offering.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation:

The accompanying unaudited condensed interim financial statements of the Company are presented in U.S. dollars and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC and reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, whichfor interim reporting. Accordingly, certain notes or other information that are in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position as of March 31, 2019, and the results of operations and cash flows for the period presented. Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance withrequired by GAAP have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.


The accompanyingif they substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the Company’s annual audited consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the unaudited condensed interimconsolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s final prospectus dated February 28, 2019, as well as the Company’s audited balance sheet included in the CurrentCompany's Annual Report on Form 8-K10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 11, 2019.

Emerging Growth30, 2023 (“Annual Report on Form 10-K”). Results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. In the opinion of management, the Company

Section 102(b)(1) has made all adjustments necessary to present fairly its condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods presented. Such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The Company’s financial statements have been prepared under the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards.Company and its subsidiaries. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such an election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when an accounting standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard.

Net Income (Loss) per Share

Net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. The Company has not considered the effect of the warrants sold in the Public Offering and Private Placement to purchase an aggregate of 36,092,750 Class A ordinary shares in the calculation of diluted income (loss) per share, since their inclusion would be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method. As a result, diluted income (loss) per common shareCompany’s comprehensive loss is the same as basic loss per common shareits net loss.

Except for the period.

The Company’s statement of operations include a presentation of income (loss) per share for common stock subject to redemption in a manner similarany updates below, no material changes have occurred with respect to the two-class methodCompany’s significant accounting policies disclosed in Note 2 of income (loss) per share. Net income (loss) per share, basicthe Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Liquidity and diluted for Class A common stock is calculated by dividingCapital Resources

As of June 30, 2023, the interest income earned onCompany’s principal sources of liquidity are its unrestricted cash balance of $5.0 million and its access to capital under the fundsATM Offering (as defined in the Trust Account, net of income tax expenseNote 13) and franchise tax expense, by the weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding since their original issuance. Net income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted, for shares of Class B common stock is calculated by dividing the net income (loss), less income attributable to Class A common stock, by the weighted average number of shares of Class B common stock outstanding for the period. Net income (loss) available to each class of common stockholders is as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2019:

  March 31,
2019
 
    
Net income available to Class A common stockholders:   
Interest income $530,000 
Less: Income and franchise taxes  (117,000)
Net income attributable to Class A common stockholders $413,000 
     
Net income available to Class B common stockholders:    
Net income $318,000 
Less: amount attributable to Class A common  stockholders  (413,000)
Net (loss) attributable to Class B common stockholders $(95,000)

Concentration of Credit Risk:

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash accountsYorkville facilities (as defined in a financial institution, which at times, may exceed the Federal depository insurance coverage of $250,000.Note 9). The Company has incurred losses since inception and had negative cash flow from operating activities of $129.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company expects to continue to incur net losses and negative cash flows from operating activities in accordance with its operating plan and expects that both capital and operating expenditures will increase significantly in connection with its ongoing activities. These conditions and events raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

As an early-stage growth company, the Company’s ability to access capital is critical. Although management continues to explore raising additional capital through a combination of debt financing, other non-dilutive financing and/or equity financing to supplement the Company’s capitalization and liquidity, management cannot conclude as of the date of this filing that its plans are probable of being successfully implemented. The condensed consolidated interim financial information does not experienced losses on these accountsinclude any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
The Company believes substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months from the date of issuance of our financial statements.
Macroeconomic Conditions
Current adverse macroeconomic conditions, including but not limited to heightened inflation, slower growth or recession, changes to fiscal and management believesmonetary policy, higher interest rates, currency fluctuations, challenges in the supply chain could negatively affect our business.
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Ultimately, the Company cannot predict the impact of current or worsening macroeconomic conditions. The Company continues to monitor macroeconomic conditions to remain flexible and to optimize and evolve its business as appropriate. To do this, the Company is not exposedworking on projecting demand and infrastructure requirements and deploying its workforce and other resources accordingly.
Property and Equipment, net
Construction-in-progress is stated at historical cost and is transferred to its respective depreciable asset class once the underlying asset is ready for its intended use. Depreciation of construction-in-progress begins only once placed into service, over the estimated useful life on a straight-line basis. Useful life determination requires significant risksjudgment.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company applies the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which provides a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and expands on such accounts.

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Financial Instruments:

required disclosures about fair value measurement. Fair value represents the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company uses the following hierarchy in measuring the fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualifyfocusing on the most observable inputs when available:

Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 quoted prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets and liabilities, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 Valuations are based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement of the assets or liabilities. Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.
Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The Company's financial instruments under FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurementsassets and Disclosures,” approximates the carrying amounts representedliabilities not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term debt, accounts payable, and other current liabilities and are reflected in the financial statements.

Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company’s managementat cost. Cost approximates fair value for these items due 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Deferred Offering Costs:

their short-term nature.

Contingent Earnout Shares Liability
The Company complies withhas a contingent obligation to issue shares of Common Stock to certain stockholders and employees upon the requirementsachievement of the FASB ASC 340-10-S99-1 and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) Topic 5A — “Expenses of Offering”certain market share price milestones within specified periods (the “Earnout Shares”). Costs incurred in connection with preparation for the Public Offering (approximately $18,865,000) including underwriters’ discount, have been charged to equity upon completion of the Public Offering.

Income Taxes:

The Company followsdetermined that the assetright to Earnout Shares represents a contingent liability that meets the definition of a derivative and liability method of accounting for income taxes under FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences betweenit on the balance sheet carrying amountsat its fair value upon the grant date. The right to Earnout Shares is remeasured at fair value each period through earnings. The fair value is determined using Level 3 inputs, since estimating the fair value of existing assetsthis contingent liability requires the use of significant and subjective inputs that may and are likely to change over the duration of the liability with related changes in internal and external market factors. The tranches were valued using a Monte Carlo simulation of the stock prices using an expected volatility assumption based on the historical volatility of the price of the Company’s stock and implied volatility derived from the price of exchange traded options on the Company’s stock. Upon the occurrence of a bankruptcy or liquidation, any unissued Earnout Shares would be fully issued regardless of whether the share price target has been met.

Convertible Debt
The Company accounts for convertible debt that does not meet the criteria for equity treatment in accordance with the guidance contained in ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments
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and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Accordingly, the Company elected to classify the convertible debt as a liability at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The Company classifies convertible debt based on the re-payment terms and conditions. Any discounts on the convertible debt and costs incurred upon issuance of the convertible debt are amortized to interest expense over the terms of the related convertible debt. Convertible debt is also analyzed for the existence of embedded derivatives, which may require bifurcation from the convertible debt and separate accounting treatment. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable incomeis then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in incomefair value reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The variable conversion feature of the convertible debenture is considered a derivative. Refer to Note 9 for further information.
Warrants

The Company determines the accounting classification of warrants it issues as either liability or equity classified by first assessing whether the warrants meet liability classification in accordance with ASC 480-10, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity ("ASC 480"), then in accordance with ASC 815-40 ("ASC 815"), Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock. Under ASC 480, warrants are considered liability classified if the warrants are mandatorily redeemable, obligate the Company to settle the warrants or the underlying shares by paying cash or other assets, or warrants that must or may require settlement by issuing variable number of shares. If warrants do not meet liability classification under ASC 480, the Company assesses the requirements under ASC 815, which states that contracts that require or may require the issuer to settle the contract for cash are liabilities recorded at fair value, irrespective of the likelihood of the transaction occurring that triggers the net cash settlement feature. If the warrants do not require liability classification under ASC 815, and in order to conclude equity classification, the Company also assesses whether the warrants are indexed to its common stock and whether the warrants are classified as equity under ASC 815 or other applicable GAAP. After all relevant assessments, the Company concludes whether the warrants are classified as liability or equity. Liability classified warrants require fair value accounting at issuance and subsequent to initial issuance with all changes in fair value after the issuance date recorded in the statements of operations. Equity classified warrants only require fair value accounting at issuance with no changes recognized subsequent to the issuance date. Refer to Note 15 for information regarding the warrants issued.

Net loss per Share
Basic and diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of the Company's common shares outstanding during the period, that includedwithout consideration for potential dilutive securities. As the enactment date. Valuation allowancesCompany is in a loss position for the periods presented, diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share, since the effects of potentially dilutive securities are antidilutive.
3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Changes to GAAP are established when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

The Company’s currently taxable income consists of interest income on the Trust Account net of taxes. The Company’s general and administrative costs are generally considered start-up costs and are not currently deductible. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded income tax expense of approximately $100,000 primarily related to interest income earned on the Trust Account net of taxes. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was approximately 31% which differs from the expected income tax rate due to the start-up costs (discussed above) which are not currently deductible. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company has a deferred tax asset of approximately $20,000 and $-0-, respectively, primarily related to start-up costs. Management has determined that a full valuation allowance of the deferred tax asset is appropriate at this time.

FASB ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. There were no unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2019 or December 31, 2018. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. No amounts were accrued for the payment of interest and penalties at March 31, 2019 or December 31, 2018. The Company is currently not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its position. The Company is subject to income tax examinations by major taxing authorities since inception.

Redeemable Common Stock:

As discussed in Note 3, all of the 30,015,000 public shares sold as part of Units in the Public Offering contain a redemption feature which allows for the redemption of public shares if the Company holds a stockholder vote or there is a tender offer for shares in connection with a Business Combination. In accordance with FASB ASC 480, redemption provisions not solely within the control of the Company require the security to be classified outside of permanent equity. Ordinary liquidation events, which involve the redemption and liquidation of all of the entity’s equity instruments, are excluded from the provisions of FASB ASC 480. Although the Company did not specify a maximum redemption threshold, its charter provides that in no event will it redeem its public shares in an amount that would cause its net tangible assets (stockholders’ equity) to be less than $5,000,001 upon the closing of a Business Combination.


The Company recognizes changes in redemption value immediately as they occur and adjusts the carrying value of the securities at the end of each reporting period. Increases or decreases in the carrying amount of redeemable common stock are affected by adjustments to additional paid-in capital. Accordingly, at March 31, 2019, 28,733,635 of the 30,015,000 public shares were classified outside of permanent equity.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

In July 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued, in the form of ASUs, to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480)Codification.

The Company considers the applicability and Derivativesimpact of all ASUs. ASUs not listed below were assessed and Hedging (Topic 815): Part I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features; Part II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Non-controlling Interests with a Scope Exception. Part I of this update addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Down round featuresdetermined to be either not applicable or are features of certain equity-linked instruments (or embedded features) that result in the strike price being reducedexpected to have immaterial impact on the basisCompany’s condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
In September 2022, the pricingFASB issued ASU No. 2022-04, Liabilities—Supplier Finance Programs (Topic 405-50): Disclosure of future equity offerings. Also, entities must adjust their basic Earnings Per Share (“EPS”Supplier Finance Program Obligations ("ASU 2022-04") calculation, which adds certain disclosure requirements for a buyer in a supplier finance program. The amendments require that a buyer in a supplier finance program disclose sufficient information about the program to allow a user of financial statements to understand the program’s nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period, and potential magnitude. The amendments are expected to improve financial reporting by requiring new disclosures about the programs, thereby allowing financial statement users to better consider the effect of the down round provision when triggered (that is, when the exercise price of the related equity-linked financial instrument is adjusted downward because of the down round feature). That effect is treated as a dividendprograms on an entity’s working capital, liquidity, and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. An entity will also recognize the effect of the trigger within equity.cash flows. The guidance isamendments are effective for fiscal years andbeginning after December 15, 2022 on a retrospective basis, including interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the requirement to disclose roll forward information, which is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this guidance during the three months ended March 31, 2019.2023. The adoption of this guidance enabled the Company to record the warrants as equity instruments and isASU 2022-04 did not expected to have a material impact on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In March 2023, the Company’s financial position, resultsFASB issued ASU No. 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements ("ASU 2023-01"), which amends certain provisions of operations, cash flowsASC 842 that apply to arrangements between related parties under common control. Specifically, it amends the accounting for leasehold improvements. The amendments requires a lessee in a common-control lease arrangement to amortize leasehold improvements that it owns over the improvements’ useful life to the common control group, regardless of the lease term, if the lessee continues to control the use of the underlying asset through a lease. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted in any annual or disclosures until a trigger event occurs. Part IIinterim period as of the beginning of the related fiscal year. The Company is currently assessing the provisions of this update addresses the difficulty of navigating Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, because of the existence of extensive pending content in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This pending content is the result of the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements about mandatorily redeemablenew pronouncement and evaluating any material impact that this guidance may have on our condensed consolidated financial instruments of certain nonpublic entities and certain mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests. The amendments in Part II of this update are not expected to have an impact on the Company.

Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

Subsequent Events:

Management has evaluated subsequent events to determine if events or transactions occurring after the date of the financial statements but before the financial statements were issued, require potential adjustment to or disclosure in the financial statements and has concluded that all such events that would require adjustment or disclosure have been recognized or disclosed.

NOTE 3 – PUBLIC OFFERING

On March 5, 2019, the Company completed the Public Offering for the sale of 30,015,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit (the “Units”). Each Unit consists of one share of the Company’s Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value and three-quarters of one redeemable warrant (the “Warrants”). Each whole Warrant offered in the Public Offering is exercisable to purchase one share of Class A common stock. Under the terms of the warrant agreement, the Company has agreed to use its best efforts to file a new registration statement under the Securities Act, following the completion of the Company’s initial Business Combination. No fractional Warrants will be issued upon separation of the Units and only whole Warrants will trade. Accordingly, unless a holder purchases a multiple of four Units, the number of Warrants issuable to such holder upon separation of the Units will be rounded down to the nearest whole number of Warrants. Each Warrant will become exercisable on the later of 30 days after the completion of the Company’s initial Business Combination or 12 months from the closing of the Public Offering and will expire five years after the completion of the Company’s initial Business Combination or earlier upon redemption or liquidation. However, if the Company does not complete its initial Business Combination on or prior to the 18-month period allotted to complete the Business Combination, the Warrants will expire at the end of such period. If the Company is unable to deliver registered shares of Class A common stock to the holder upon exercise of a Warrant during the exercise period, there will be no net cash settlement of these Warrants and the Warrants will expire worthless, unless they may be exercised on a cashless basis in the circumstances described in the warrant agreement. Once the Warrants become exercisable, the Company may redeem the outstanding Warrants in whole and not in part at a price of $0.01 per Warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption, only in the event that the last reported sale price of the Company’s shares of Class A common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share for any 20 trading days within the 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day before the Company sends the notice of redemption to the Warrant holders.


In addition, if the Company issues additional shares of common stock or equity-linked securities for capital raising purposes in connection with the closing of its initial Business Combination at an issue price or effective issue price of less than $9.20 per share of common stock (with such issue price or effective issue price to be determined in good faith by the Company’s board of directors and, in the case of any such issuance to the initial stockholders or their affiliates, without taking into account any Founder Shares held by them, as applicable, prior to such issuance) (the “newly issued price”), the exercise price of the Warrants and the Private Placement Warrants (as defined below) will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 115% of the newly issued price.

The Company granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 3,915,000 additional Units to cover any over-allotments, at the Public Offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The underwriters exercised their over-allotment option in full and closed on the proceeds from the over-allotment option on March 5, 2019. The Warrants issued in connection with the 3,915,000 over-allotment units are identical to the public Warrants and have no net cash settlement provisions.

The Company paid an underwriting discount of 3.0% (or 0% in the case of Units sold to cover any over-allotments) of the per Unit price to the underwriters at the closing of the Public Offering ($7,830,000), with an additional fee (the “Deferred Discount”) of 3.0% (or 6.0% in the case of Units sold to cover any over-allotments) of the gross offering proceeds payable upon the consummation of the initial Business Combination ($10,179,000). The Deferred Discount will become payable to the underwriters from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event the Company completes its initial Business Combination.

In connection with the Public Offering, an underwriter of the Public Offering entered into a forward purchase agreement with the Company, which provides for the purchase by that underwriter of public shares for an aggregate purchase price of $125 million through, other than as described below, open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions with one or more third parties. In lieu of purchasing an aggregate of $125 million of public shares in the open market or privately negotiated transactions, up to $75 million of such aggregate purchase price may instead be in the form of an investment in the Company’s equity securities on terms to be mutually agreed between that underwriter and the Company, to occur concurrently with the closing of Business Combination. The decision to make such an investment in other equity securities will not reduce the aggregate purchase price of the forward purchase agreement. However, that underwriter will be excused from its purchase obligation in connection with a specific Business Combination unless, within ten calendar days following written notice delivered by the Company of its intention to enter into such Business Combination, that underwriter notifies the Company that it has decided to proceed with the purchase in whole or in part. That underwriter may decide not to proceed with the purchase for any reason, including, without limitation, if it has determined that such purchase would constitute a conflict of interest.

NOTE 4 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Founder Shares

In September 2018, the Sponsor purchased 7,187,500 shares of Class B common stock (the “Founder Shares”) for $25,000, or approximately $0.003 per share. In October 2018, the Sponsor transferred 75,000 founder shares to each of the Company’s six independent directors, 300,000 shares to our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, and 225,000 shares to our President and Chief Operating Officer. In January 2019, the Sponsor forfeited 871,930 shares of Class B common stock and certain funds and accounts managed by subsidiaries of BlackRock, Inc. (collectively, the “Anchor Investor”) purchased 871,930 shares of Class B common stock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $3,000, or approximately $0.003 per share. On February 28, 2019, the Company effected a stock dividend for approximately 0.05 shares for each of the Company’s shares of Class B common stock, resulting in the Company’s initial stockholders holding an aggregate of 7,503,750 Founder Shares. The financial statements have been retroactively restated to reflect the issuance of the stock dividend in all periods presented. Following the stock dividend, the Company’s officers and directors retransferred an aggregate of 48,823 Founder Shares to the Sponsor and the Anchor Investor waived its right to the stock dividend. The Founder Shares are identical to the Class A common stock included in the Units sold in the Public Offering except that the Founder Shares automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock at the time of the initial Business Combination and are subject to certain transfer restrictions, as described in more detail below. The Sponsor and the Anchor Investor had agreed to forfeit up to 978,750 Founder Shares to the extent that the over-allotment option was not exercised in full by the underwriters. The over-allotment option was exercised in full and therefore no shares were forfeited.


The Company’s initial stockholders have agreed not to transfer, assign or sell any of their Founder Shares until the earlier of (A) one year after the completion of the Company’s initial Business Combination, or (B), subsequent to the Company’s initial Business Combination, if (x) the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after the Company’s initial Business Combination or (y) the date on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction after the initial Business Combination that results in all of the Company’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of common stock for cash, securities or other property.

Private Placement Warrants

The Sponsor and the Anchor Investor purchased from the Company an aggregate of 13,581,500 warrants at a price of $1.00 per warrant (an aggregate purchase price of $13,581,500), in a private placement (the “Private Placement”) that occurred simultaneously with the completion of the Public Offering (the “Private Placement Warrants”). Each whole Private Placement Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of Class A common stock at $11.50 per share. A portion of the purchase price of the Private Placement Warrants was added to the proceeds from the Public Offering deposited in the Trust Account pending completion of the Company’s initial Business Combination. The Private Placement Warrants (including the Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the Private Placement Warrants) will not be transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the completion of the initial Business Combination and they will be non-redeemable so long as they are held by the Sponsor, the Anchor Investor or their permitted transferees. If the Private Placement Warrants are held by someone other than the Sponsor, the Anchor Investor or their permitted transferees, the Private Placement Warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the warrants included in the Units sold in the Public Offering. Otherwise, the Private Placement Warrants have terms and provisions that are identical to those of the Warrants sold as part of the Units in the Public Offering and have no net cash settlement provisions.

In addition, if the Company issues additional shares of common stock or equity-linked securities for capital raising purposes in connection with the closing of its initial Business Combination at an issue price or effective issue price of less than $9.20 per share of common stock (with such issue price or effective issue price to be determined in good faith by the Company’s board of directors and, in the case of any such issuance to the initial stockholders or their affiliates, without taking into account any Founder Shares held by them, as applicable, prior to such issuance) (the “newly issued price”), the exercise price of the Private Placement Warrants will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 115% of the newly issued price.

If the Company does not complete a Business Combination, then the proceeds from the sale of the Private Placement Warrants will be part of the liquidating distribution to the public stockholders and the Private Placement Warrants issued to the Sponsor will expire worthless.

Registration Rights

The Company’s initial stockholders and the holders of the Private Placement Warrants are entitled to registration rights pursuant to a registration rights agreement signed on the date of the prospectus for the Public Offering. These holders are entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form registration demands, that the Company register such securities for sale under the Securities Act. In addition, these holders have “piggy-back” registration rights to include their securities in other registration statements filed by the Company. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements. There will be no penalties associated with delays in registering the securities under the registration rights agreement.

Related Party Loans

In August 2018, the Sponsor agreed to loan the Company an aggregate of $300,000 by drawdowns of not less than $10,000 each against the issuance of an unsecured promissory note (the “Note”) to cover expenses related to the Public Offering. The Note was non-interest bearing and payable on the earlier of March 31, 2019 or the completion of the Public Offering.

In September 2018, the Company drew down $90,000 from the Note in order to fund expenses of the Public Offering. In January 2019, the Company drew down an additional $75,000 from the Note in order to fund expenses of the Public Offering. On February 27, 2019, the Company drew down on the remaining $135,000 of the Note leaving a balance on the Note at that date of $300,000. On March 5, 2019, the Note was repaid in full in connection with the closing of the Public Offering.

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Administrative Support Agreement and Other Matters

The Company has agreed to pay $15,000 a month for office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative support to an affiliate of the Sponsor, Hennessy Capital LLC. Services commenced on the date the securities were first listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and will terminate upon the earlier of the consummation by the Company of an initial Business Combination or the liquidation of the Company. The financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2019 include a charge for $15,000, for one month of such administrative support.

Also, commencing on the date the securities were first listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Company has agreed to compensate its Chief Financial Officer $29,000 per month for his services prior to the consummation of the Company’s initial Business Combination, of which 60% is payable currently in cash and 40% is payable upon the completion of the Company’s initial Business Combination. The financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2019 include an accrued liability for approximately $12,000 for the deferred portion of this compensation and the payment of approximately $17,000 for the cash portion.

Further, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer will be entitled to a $500,000 cash fee from the Company upon the successful completion of the Company’s initial Business Combination. No amounts have been accrued in the March 31, 2019 financial statements for this fee as the underlying event (completion of the Business Combination) that would trigger this payment is not certain.

NOTE 5 – TRUST ACCOUNT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The Company complies with FASB ASC 820,

4. Fair Value Measurements for its financial
The following table summarizes the Company’s assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at each reporting period, and non-financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at least annually.

Upon the closing of the Public Offering and the Private Placement, a total of approximately $303,151,500 was deposited into the Trust Account. The proceeds in the Trust Account may be invested in either U.S. government treasury bills with a maturity of 180 days or less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and that invest solely in U.S. government treasury obligations.

At March 31, 2019 the proceeds of the Trust Account were invested primarily in U.S. government treasury bills maturing in September 2019 yielding interest of approximately 2.45% per year. The Company classifies its U.S. government treasury bills and equivalent securities as held-to-maturity in accordance with FASB ASC 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.” Held-to-maturity securities are those securities which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity. Held-to-maturity U.S. government treasury bills are recorded at amortized cost on the accompanying March 31, 2019 condensed balance sheet and adjusted for the amortization of discounts.

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2019 and indicatesrequired by ASC 820, by level, within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):

June 30, 2023
Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Liability
Contingent earnout shares liability$449 $— $— $449 
Derivative liability, current$4,359 $— $— $4,359 
Warrant liability, non-current$25,269 $— $25,269 $— 
December 31, 2022
Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Liability
Contingent earnout shares liability$3,013 $— $— $3,013 
Warrant liability, current$17,171 $— $17,171 $— 
The Company’s Contingent Earnout liability and derivative liability are considered “Level 3” fair value measurement. Refer to Note 2 for discussion of the valuation techniquesCompany’s methods for valuation.
The Company has a contingent obligation to issue shares of Common Stock to certain stockholders and employees upon the achievement of certain market share price milestones within specified periods. Issuances are made in three tranches of 5.0 million shares, for a total of 15.0 million shares, each upon reaching share price targets within specified time frames from December 21, 2020 ("Earnout Date"). The first tranche was not issued given the share price did not reach $18 as of December 21, 2022. The second tranche will be issued if the share price reaches $25 within four years of the closing of the Earnout Date. The third tranche will be issued if the share price reaches $30 within five years of the Earnout Date. The tranches may also be issued upon a change of control transaction that occurs within the respective timeframes and results in per share consideration exceeding the respective share price target. As of June 30, 2023, the Company utilizedhas a remaining contingent obligation to determineissue 10.0 million shares of Common Stock.
Following is a summary of the change in fair value of the Earnout Shares liability for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 (in thousands).
Six Months Ended June 30,
Earnout Shares Liability20232022
Beginning fair value$3,013 $29,057 
Change in fair value during the period$(2,564)$(24,936)
Ending fair value$449 $4,121 
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The Company issued convertible debt whose conversion features meet the definition of a derivative liability which requires bifurcation. The Company estimated the fair value of the conversion feature derivative embedded in the convertible debt based on assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation model using the following inputs: the price of the Company’s common stock of $0.48; a risk-free interest rate of 5.3%; expected volatility of the Company’s common stock of 128.2%; expected dividend yield of 0%; and simulation period period of 0.98 years. The fair value of the conversion feature derivative measured at issuance and as of June 30, 2023 was $3.7 million resulting in a nominal amount reflected as a loss within the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
The Company entered into a Lease Agreement ("Lease Agreement") with I-40 OKC Partners LLC ("I-40") which contained a "Market Value Shortfall" provision that meets the definition of a derivative. The Company estimated the fair value of the Market Value Shortfall based on assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation model using the following inputs as of the end of the reporting period: the price of the Company’s common stock of $0.48; shares subject to Market Value shortfall of 2.3 million shares; a risk-free interest rate of 5.4%; expected volatility of the Company’s common stock of 121.9%; expected dividend yield of 0%; and remaining term of 0.77 years. The fair value of the Market Value Shortfall derivative measured at issuance and as of June 30, 2023 was $0.6 million resulting in a nominal amount reflected as a loss within the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Six months ended June 30, 2023
Derivative liability20232022
Beginning fair value— — 
Change in fair value during the period$4,359 — 
Ending fair value$4,359 — 
5. Prepaids and Other Current Assets
Prepaids and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Short term deposits$3,493 $3,755 
Prepaid expense7,710 5,133 
Other current assets207 462 
Prepaids and other current assets$11,410 $9,350 
6. Inventory
    As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the inventory balance was $5.3 million and $3.0 million respectively, which consisted primarily of raw materials related to the production of vehicles for sale. No write-downs were recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and year ended December 31, 2022.
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7. Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Tooling, machinery, and equipment61,630 32,863 
Computer hardware8,921 8,850 
Computer software9,128 9,053 
Building28,475 — 
Land5,800 — 
Vehicles1,527 1,356 
Furniture and fixtures742 742 
Leasehold improvements15,246 14,956 
Construction-in-progress273,668 276,968 
Total property and equipment405,137 344,788 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(42,525)(33,388)
Property and equipment, net$362,612 $311,400 
Construction-in-progress is primarily related to the development of manufacturing lines as well as equipment and tooling necessary in the production of the Company’s vehicles. Completed tooling assets are transferred to their respective asset classes and depreciation begins when an asset is ready for its intended use.
Depreciation expense for property and equipment was $4.6 million and $9.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense for property and equipment was $2.9 million and $5.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.
8. Accrued Expenses and Other Current liabilities
Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Accrued property and equipment purchases$33,463 $24,797 
Accrued research and development costs20,196 17,736 
Accrued professional fees12,232 8,112 
Other accrued expenses15,071 12,446 
Total accrued expenses$80,962 $63,091 
9. Convertible Debt
Yorkville PPA

On July 20, 2022, the Company entered into a Pre-Paid Advance Agreement (the "PPA") with YA II PN, Ltd. ("Yorkville") pursuant to which the Company could request advances of up to $50.0 million in cash from Yorkville, with an aggregate limit of $300.0 million (the "Pre-Paid Advance"). Amounts outstanding under Pre-Paid Advances could be offset by the issuance of shares of Common Stock to Yorkville at a price per share calculated pursuant to the PPA as the lower of 120% of the daily volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”) on Nasdaq as of the day immediately preceding the date a Pre-Paid Advance was made (“Fixed Price”) or 95% of the VWAP on Nasdaq as of the day immediately preceding the conversion date, which in no event would be less than $1.00 per share (“Floor Price”). The third PPA amended the purchase price to be the lower of 110% of the VWAP on Nasdaq as of the day immediately preceding the date a Pre-Paid Advance was made (“Amended Fixed Price”) or 95% of the VWAP on Nasdaq during the five days immediately preceding the conversion date, which in no event would be less than $0.50 per share (“Amended Floor Price”). The Company's stockholders approved the Amended Floor Price, which was proposed and voted on at the special meeting of Company
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stockholders held on January 24, 2023. The issuance of the shares of Common Stock under the PPA is subject to certain limitations, including that the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the PPA (including the aggregation with the issuance of shares of Common Stock under Standby Equity Purchase Agreement entered into by the Company with Yorkville on May 10, 2022 (the “SEPA”), which was terminated effective August 26, 2022) cannot exceed 19.9% of the Company's outstanding shares of Common Stock as of May 10, 2022 ("Exchange Cap"). The Company's stockholders approved the issuance of shares of the Company’s Common Stock in excess of the Exchange Cap, which was proposed and voted on at the special meeting of Company stockholders held on January 24, 2023. Interest accrues on the outstanding balance of any Pre-Paid Advance at an annual rate equal to 5%, subject to an increase to 15% upon events of default described in the PPA. Each Pre-Paid Advance has a maturity date of 15 months from the Pre-Paid Advance Date. Yorkville is not entitled to participate in any earnings distributions until a Pre-Paid Advance is offset with shares of Common Stock.

On July 22, 2022, the Company received an aggregate of $49.5 million on account of the first Pre-Paid Advance in accordance with the PPA. On August 26, 2022, the Company received an aggregate of $39.6 million on account of the second Pre-Paid Advance in accordance with the PPA. The net proceeds received by the Company from Yorkville include a 1% discount of the Pre-Paid Advance in accordance with the PPA. As of September 6, 2022, the first Pre-Paid Advance was fully paid off through the issuance of 15.1 million shares of Common Stock to Yorkville. As of November 11, 2022, the second Pre-Paid Advance was paid off primarily through the issuance of 19.4 million shares of Common Stock to Yorkville, in addition to $2.5 million in cash.

On October 5, 2022, the Company entered into the PPA pursuant to a Side Letter in which the parties agreed that the Company will be permitted to submit sales orders, and consummate sales pursuant to such fair value. Sinceorders, for the ATM Offering beginning on October 5, 2022 for so long as the Company pays Yorkville the sum of $1.0 million per calendar week to be applied in the order of priority set forth in the PPA Side Letter. Failure to make timely payments under the PPA Side Letter will automatically result in the reinstatement of restrictions on the Company’s ability to consummate sales under the ATM Sales Agreement and will be deemed an event of default.

On November 10, 2022, the Company received an aggregate of $20.0 million on account of the third Pre-Paid Advance in accordance with the PPA. On December 31, 2022, the Company received an aggregate of $32.0 million on account of the fourth Pre-Paid Advance in accordance with the PPA ("Yorkville facilities"). In accordance with the second supplemental agreement, the fourth Pre-Paid Advance may, at the sole option of Yorkville, be increased by up to an additional $8.5 million (the "YA PPA Option"). On January 13, 2023, Yorkville partially exercised their option, and increased their investment amount by $5.3 million, which resulted in net proceeds of $5.0 million, and was applied to the fourth PPA. Pursuant to the second supplemental agreement, the fourth Pre-Paid Advance included issuances of warrants to Yorkville. Of the aggregate fourth Pre-Paid Advance proceeds, $14.8 million was allocated to convertible debt presented in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2022, and an additional $2.3 million was allocated to convertible debt as a result of Yorkville exercising the YA PPA Option. Refer to Note 15, Warrants, for further information on the warrants and the allocation of proceeds. As of June 30, 2023, 66.8 million shares of Common Stock have been issued to Yorkville under the third and fourth Pre-Paid Advance. The loss on extinguishment of debt from repaying the Yorkville facilities was $26.7 million and interest expense incurred as a result of effective interest under the PPA was $0.5 million.

Other than the balance to be paid pursuant to the PPA Side Letter, the PPA provides that in respect of any Pre-Paid Advance, if the VWAP of shares of Common Stock is less than the Floor Price for at least five trading days during a period of seven consecutive trading days or the Company has issued substantially all of the Company’s permitted investmentsshares of Common Stock available under the Exchange Cap, then the Company is required to make monthly cash payments of amounts outstanding under any Pre-Paid Advance beginning on the 10th calendar day and continuing on the same day of each successive calendar month until the entire amount of such Pre-Paid Advance balance has been paid or until the payment obligation ceases. Pursuant to the PPA, the monthly payment obligation ceases if the Exchange Cap no longer applies and the VWAP is greater than the Floor Price for a period of five consecutive trading days, unless a subsequent triggering date occurs.

The Company, at its option, has the right, but not the obligation, to repay early in cash a portion or all amounts outstanding under any Pre-Paid Advance, provided that the VWAP of the Common Stock is less than the Fixed Price during a period of three consecutive trading days immediately prior to the date on which the Company delivers a notice to Yorkville of its intent and such notice is delivered at least 10 trading days prior to the date on which the Company will make such payment. If elected, the early repayment amount is to include a 3% redemption premium (“Redemption Premium”). If any Pre-Paid Advances are outstanding and any event of default has occurred, the full amount outstanding under the Pre-Paid Advances plus the Redemption Premium, together with interest and other amounts owed in respect thereof, will become, at Yorkville’s election, immediately due and payable in cash.

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Yorkville April Convertible Debenture

On April 24, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Yorkville, in connection with the issuance and sale by the Company of convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of $48.0 million (the "April Convertible Debenture"). The net proceeds received by the Company from Yorkville includes a 6% discount of the Loan in accordance with the April Convertible Debenture. Of the aggregate proceeds, $41.4 million was allocated to convertible debt presented in the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2023, and $3.7 million was allocated to derivative liabilities for an embedded redemption feature included in the April Convertible Debenture.

Amounts outstanding under the April Convertible Debenture could be offset by the issuance of shares of Common Stock to Yorkville at a price per share calculated pursuant to the April Convertible Debenture as the lower of $1.00 (“Fixed Price”) or 95% of the lowest daily VWAP on Nasdaq as of the five days immediately preceding the conversion date (“Variable Price”), which in no event would be less than $0.14 per share (“Floor Price”). The issuance of the shares of Common Stock under the April Convertible Debenture is subject to certain limitations, including that the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the Convertible Debenture cannot exceed 95.4 million ("Exchange Cap"). Interest accrues on the outstanding balance of the April Convertible Debenture at an annual rate equal to 1%, subject to an increase to 15% upon events of default described in the April Convertible Debenture. The April Convertible Debenture has a maturity date of June 24, 2024. Yorkville is not entitled to participate in any earnings distributions until the April Convertible Debenture is offset with shares of Common Stock. As of June 30, 2023, 35.7 million shares of Common Stock have been issued to Yorkville resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.9 million. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred $0.1 million of interest expense and $1.5 million of amortization of debt discount.

The April Convertible Debenture provides that if the VWAP of shares of Common Stock is less than the Floor Price for at least five trading days during a period of seven consecutive trading days (“Trigger Date”) or the Company has issued substantially all of the shares of Common Stock available under the Exchange Cap, or the Company is unable to issue Common Stock to Yorkville which may be freely resold by Yorkville without any limitations or restrictions, including, without limitation, due to a stop order or suspension of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, then the Company is required to make monthly cash payments of amounts outstanding under the April Convertible Debenture beginning on the 10th Trading Day after the Trigger Date and continuing on the same day of each successive calendar month until the entire amount of the April Convertible Debenture balance has been paid or until the payment obligation ceases. Pursuant to the April Convertible Debenture, the monthly payment obligation ceases if the Exchange Cap no longer applies and the VWAP is greater than the Floor Price for a period of five consecutive trading days, unless a subsequent triggering date occurs.

The Company, at its option, has the right, but not the obligation, to repay early in cash a portion or all amounts outstanding under the April Convertible Debenture, provided that the VWAP of the Common Stock is less than the Fixed Price during a period of three consecutive trading days immediately prior to the date on which the Company delivers a notice to Yorkville of its intent and such notice is delivered at least 10 trading days prior to the date on which the Company will make such payment. If elected, the early repayment amount is to include a 5% redemption premium (“Redemption Premium”). If any event of default has occurred, the full amount outstanding under the Loan plus the Redemption Premium, together with interest and other amounts owed in respect thereof, will become, at Yorkville’s election, immediately due and payable in cash.

10. Operating leases

    
The Company has entered into various operating lease agreements for office and manufacturing spaces.
Michigan Lease
On October 20, 2021, the Company entered into a real estate lease for office space ("Michigan office lease") and research and development space ("Michigan R&D lease") located in Auburn Hills, Michigan (collectively the “Michigan lease”). The Michigan lease contains one option to extend the term for an additional five years. At the inception of the lease, it was not reasonably certain we would exercise the option to extend the term of the lease.

The Company gained control of the underlying assets under the Michigan lease in 2022. The Michigan lease expires on January 31, 2033 and is classified as an operating lease.
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Arkansas Facility Lease
On January 21, 2022, the Company entered into a real estate lease for its industrialization facility in Bentonville, Arkansas ("Bentonville lease"). The original lease term is 10 years and commenced on February 1, 2022. The Bentonville lease contains an option to extend the term for 10 years and is classified as an operating lease. At the inception of the lease, it was not reasonably certain we would exercise any of the options to extend the term of the leases.

Oklahoma Battery Manufacturing Facility Lease

On November 1, 2022, the Company entered into a commercial lease of an approximately 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility located in the MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor, Oklahoma with the Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority for the assembly of its proprietary battery modules. The lease term is approximately 10 years with lessee's right to terminate after 5 years.

Justin Texas Lease

On January 31, 2023, Canoo Technologies Inc. entered into a real estate lease for an approximately 8,000 square foot facility in Justin, Texas with an entity owned by Tony Aquila, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company. The initial lease term is three years, five months, commencing on November 1, 2022 and terminating on March 31, 2019 consisted2026, with one option to extend the term of U.S. government treasury billsthe lease for an additional five years. Prior to execution, the contract was a month-to-month arrangement. The total minimum lease payments over the initial lease term is $0.3 million.
Oklahoma Manufacturing Facility Lease
On November 9, 2022, the Company entered into a PSA with Terex for the purchase of approximately 630,000 square foot vehicle manufacturing facility on approximately 121 acres in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On April 7, 2023, pursuant to the assignment of real estate purchase agreement, the Company assigned the right to purchase the Property to I-40 Partners, a special purpose vehicle managed by entities affiliated with the CEO. The Company then entered into a lease agreement with I-40 Partners commencing April 7, 2023. The lease term is approximately ten years with a five year renewal option and money market fundsthe minimum aggregate lease payment over the initial term is expected to be approximately $44.3 million, which includes equity portion of rent composed of $1.5 million fully vested non-refundable shares. Refer to Note 15 on warrants issued in conjunction with this lease.
The lease was evaluated as a sale and leaseback of real estate because the Company was deemed to control the asset once the rights under the PSA were assigned to I-40 Partners. We accounted for the transaction as a financing lease since the lease agreement contains a repurchase option which precludes sale and leaseback accounting. The purchase option is exercisable between the third and fourth anniversary of the lease commencement in the greater of the fair value or a 150% of the amounts incurred by Landlord for the purchase price for the Property, the construction allowance, and expenses incurred with the purchase of the Property.

The lease did not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting and was accounted for as a financing obligation. Under a failed sale-leaseback transaction, the real estate assets generally recorded on the consolidated balance sheet and are depreciated over their useful lives while a failed sale and leaseback financing obligation is recognized for the proceeds. As a result, the Company recorded an asset and a corresponding finance liability in the amount of the purchase price of $34.2 million. The financing liability was initially allocated to the warrants issued to I-40 valued at $0.9 million described in Note 15 and the derivative liability valued at $0.6 million described in Note 4.

As described above, for the failed sale and leaseback transaction, we reflect the real estate asset on our Balance Sheets in Property and equipment, net as if we were the legal owner, and we continue to recognize depreciation expense over the estimated useful life. We do not recognize rent expense related to the lease, but we have recorded a liability for the failed sale and leaseback obligation and monthly interest expense. The Company could not readily determine the implicit rate in the lease, as such the Company imputed an interest rate of approximately 10%. There have been no gains or losses recorded in connection with the transactions described above.
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Future minimum payments under the failed sale leaseback are as follows (in thousands):

2023 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2023)1,087 
20243,200 
20253,635 
20264,097 
20274,302 
Thereafter26,031 
Total payments42,352 
Lease Portfolio
The Company uses an estimated incremental borrowing rate based on information available at lease commencement to determine the present value of lease payments when the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. The weighted average discount rate used was 6.70%. As of June 30, 2023, the remaining operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability were approximately $37.9 million and $40.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, the operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability were approximately $39.3 million and $40.8 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $2.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively, of the lease liability was determined to be short term and was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities within the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Related party lease expense related to the Company's leases in Justin, Texas was$0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Related party lease expense related to the Company's leases in Justin, Texas was$0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

Certain lease agreements also provide the Company with the option to renew for additional periods. These renewal options are not considered in the remaining lease term unless its reasonably certain that investthe Company will exercise such options.The weighted average remaining lease term as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was 9.2 years and 9.7 years, respectively.

Throughout the term of the lease agreements, the Company is responsible for paying certain operating costs, in addition to rent, such as common area maintenance, taxes, utilities, and insurance. These additional charges are considered variable lease costs and are recognized in the period in which costs are incurred.
Maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities at June 30, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Operating
Lease
2023 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2023)$2,681 
20245,573 
20255,728 
20265,504 
20275,532 
Thereafter29,520 
Total lease payments54,538 
Less: imputed interest(1)
14,366 
Present value of operating lease liabilities
40,172 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities(2)
2,864 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion$37,308 
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(1)Calculated using the incremental borrowing rate
(2)Included within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities line item on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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11. Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments
In connection with the commencement of the Company's Bentonville, Arkansas and Michigan leases in 2022, the Company issued standby letters of credit of $9.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively which are included in restricted cash within the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023.

Refer to Note 10 for information regarding operating lease commitments.
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company may become subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims, lawsuits and other proceedings may involve highly complex issues that are subject to substantial uncertainties, and could result in damages, fines, penalties, non-monetary sanctions or relief.

On April 2, 2021 and April 9, 2021, the Company was named as a defendant in putative class action complaints filed in California on behalf of individuals who purchased or acquired shares of the Company’s stock during a specified period. Through the complaint, plaintiffs are seeking, among other things, compensatory damages. The Company has filed a pending motion to dismiss the complaints. On February 28, 2023, the court granted the Company’s motion to dismiss with leave to amend. On March 10, 2023, the lead plaintiff filed a second amended consolidated complaint. On March 23, 2023, the court entered a stipulated order setting a briefing schedule on the Company’s anticipated motion to dismiss the second amended consolidated complaint. On April 10, 2023, the court entered a stipulated order granting the lead plaintiff leave to file a third amended consolidated complaint and relieving defendants of any obligation to respond to the second amended consolidated complaint. Under the April 10, 2023 order, within 14 days of the release of any order regarding a settlement between the Company and the SEC, the parties shall confer and jointly submit a proposed schedule for the filing of any third amended consolidated complaint and for the filing of the defendant's response to the third amended consolidated complaint. The final determinations of liability arising from these litigation matters will only be made following comprehensive investigations and litigation processes.
On August 4, 2023, the SEC announced settled charges against the Company, its former Chief Executive Officer, Ulrich Kranz, and its former Chief Financial Officer, Paul Balciunas, for making inaccurate revenue projections. The SEC also charged Canoo and Kranz with misconduct related to nearly $1 million in U.S. government treasury bills, fair valuesundisclosed executive compensation.
Without admitting or denying the SEC's allegations, Kranz and Balciunas have each consented to the entry of its investmentsjudgments against them, which are determined by Level 1 inputs utilizing quoted prices (unadjusted)subject to court approval. Kranz agreed to be permanently enjoined from violating the anti-fraud provision of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 and the proxy solicitation provisions of Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rules 14a-3 and 14a-9 thereunder, as well as from aiding and abetting violations of the reporting provisions of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1, and 13a-11 thereunder. Kranz also consented to a three-year officer and director bar and payment of a $125,000 civil penalty. Balciunas agreed to be permanently enjoined from violating Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-3 thereunder, as well as from aiding and abetting violations of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 13a-11 thereunder. Balciunas further consented to a two-year officer and director bar, payment of $7,500 in active markets for identical assetsdisgorgement and prejudgment interest, and a $50,000 civil penalty.
The SEC also instituted a related settled administrative proceeding against the Company. Without admitting or liabilities as follows:

Description Carrying
value at
March 31,
2019
  Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
  Quoted
Price
Prices in
Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Assets:         
Cash and money market funds $32,000  $-  $32,000 
U.S. government treasury bills  303,650,000   40,000   303,690,000 
Total $303,682,000  $40,000  $303,722,000 

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denying the findings, the Company agreed to the entry of a cease-and-desist order prohibiting further violations of Sections 17(a)(2) and (3) of the Securities Act, Sections 13(a) and 14(a) of the Exchange Act and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1, 13a-11, 14a-3 and 14a-9 thereunder. The company also agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1,500,000.

NOTE 6 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock

The authorized common stockIn March 2022, the Company received demand letters on behalf of shareholders of the Company is 110,000,000 shares,identifying purchases and sales of the Company’s securities within a period of less than six months by DD Global Holdings Ltd. (“DDG”) that resulted in profits in violation of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act. On May 9, 2022, the Company brought an action against DDG in the Southern District of New York seeking the disgorgement of the Section 16(b) profits obtained by DDG from such purchases and sales. In the action, the Company seeks to recover an estimated $61.1 million of Section 16(b) profits. Oral argument has not been scheduled and discovery has not yet commenced.

At this time, the Company does not consider any such claims, lawsuits or proceedings that are currently pending, individually or in the aggregate, including 100,000,000the matters referenced above, to be material to the Company’s business or likely
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to result in a material adverse effect on its future operating results, financial condition or cash flows should such proceedings be resolved unfavorably.
Indemnifications
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to vendors, lessors, investors, directors, officers, employees and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of the Company’s breach of such agreements, services to be provided by the Company, or from intellectual property infringement claims made by third-parties. These indemnifications may survive termination of the underlying agreement and the maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification provisions may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. The Company provided indemnifications to certain of its officers and employees with respect to claims filed by a former employee.
12. Related Party Transactions
On November 25, 2020, Canoo Holdings Ltd., prior to the Company's merger with HCAC ("Legacy Canoo") entered into an agreement, which remains in effect, with the CEO of the Company to reimburse Mr. Aquila for certain air travel expenses based on certain agreed upon criteria (“aircraft reimbursement”). The total aircraft reimbursement to Mr. Aquila for the use of an aircraft owned by Aquila Family Ventures, LLC (“AFV"), an entity controlled by Mr. Aquila, for the purposes related to the business of the Company was $0.9 million and $1.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The reimbursement was approximately $0.2 million and $0.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively. In addition, certain AFV staff provided the Company with shared services support in its Justin, Texas corporate office facility. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company paid AFV approximately $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for these services. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company paid AFV approximately $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, for these services.
On May 10, 2022, the Company entered into Common Stock Subscription Agreement providing for the purchase of an aggregate of $13.7 million shares of Class Athe Company’s Common Stock at a price of $3.65 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $50.0 million ("May 2022 PIPE"). The purchasers of the shares are special purpose vehicles managed by entities affiliated with Mr. Aquila. The closing of the May 2022 PIPE occurred on May 20, 2022.
On June 22, 2023, the Company entered into a Common Stock and Common Warrant Subscription Agreement with certain special purpose vehicles managed by entities affiliated with Mr. Aquila ("June 2023 PIPE"). The Subscription Agreement provides for the sale and issuance by the Company of 16.3 million shares of the Company’s Common Stock, together with warrants to purchase up to 16.3 million shares of Common Stock at a combined purchase price of $0.54 per share and accompanying warrants. The total net proceeds from the transaction was $8.8 million. The warrant issued is further discussed in Note 15.
13. Equity
At-The-Market Offering Program

On August 8, 2022, the Company entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (as supplemented by side letters entered into on August 8, 2022 and on October 5, 2022, the “ATM Sales Agreement”) with Evercore Group L.L.C. ("Evercore") and H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (collectively, the "agents"), to sell shares of Common Stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $200.0 million, from time to time, through an “at-the-market offering” program under which the agents act as sales agents (the “ATM Offering”). The sales are made by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at-the-market offering” as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company is not obligated to sell any shares of Common Stock under the ATM Sales Agreement and may at any time suspend solicitation and offers thereunder.

On October 5, 2022, the Company entered into a Side Letter to the ATM Sales Agreement, pursuant to which, notwithstanding the existence of outstanding balances under the PPA (refer to Note 9) as of October 5, 2022, but only for so long as any portion of such balance is outstanding, the agents agreed to allow the Company to submit orders to sell Common Stock of the Company under the ATM Sales Agreement beginning on October 5, 2022. In addition, pursuant to the Side Letter to the ATM Sales Agreement, during the period from October 5, 2022 until the beginning of the third business day after the Company files its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022: (i) only H.C. Wainwright may be designated as a Designated Manager under the ATM Sales Agreement and receive the entire compensation payable thereunder (equal to 3.0% of the gross proceeds of the shares of Common Stock sold), and (ii) for so
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long as H.C. Wainwright acts as the sole Designated Manager, H.C. Wainwright agreed to waive the additional fee of 1.5% of the gross proceeds from any sales under the ATM Sales Agreement.

On February 28, 2023, Evercore delivered to us a notice to terminate the ATM Sales Agreement with respect to itself, which termination became effective on February 28, 2023.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company sold 1.9 million shares of Common Stock at prices ranging from $0.60 to $0.71 for net proceeds of $1.2 million under the ATM Offering.
Yorkville Standby Equity Purchase Agreement
On May 10, 2022, the Company entered into the SEPA with Yorkville. Pursuant to the SEPA, the Company could sell to Yorkville up to $250.0 million of its shares of Common Stock, at the Company’s request any time during the 36 months following the execution of the SEPA. Under the agreement, the Company issued 14.2 million shares of Common Stock to Yorkville, respectively, for cash proceeds of $32.5 million with a portion of the shares issued as non-cash stock purchase discount under the SEPA. Effective August 26, 2022, the Company terminated the SEPA. At the time of termination, there were no outstanding borrowings, advance notices, shares of Common Stock to be issued or fees due under the SEPA.

Other Issuances of Equity

On February 5, 2023, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement ("SPA") with certain investors. The SPA provides for the sale and issuance by the Company of 50.0 million shares of the Company's Common Stock, together with warrants to purchase up to 50.0 million shares of Common Stock (the “SPA Warrants”) at a combined purchase price of $1.05 per share and accompanying warrants. The total net proceeds from the transaction was $49.4 million.

On February 5, 2023, the Company also issued warrants to purchase 2.0 million shares of our Common Stock (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) to our placement agent as part of the compensation payable for acting as our exclusive placement agent in connection with the SPA. The Placement Agent Warrants had the same terms as the warrants issued under the SPA. These warrants are equity classified and was measured at fair value on the issuance date. As of June 30, 2023, $1.6 million is reflected on the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders' equity as it relates to the issuance of these warrants.

The Company entered into other equity agreements including the Yorkville PPA and April Convertible Debenture discussed in Note 9, the May 2022 PIPE and June 2023 PIPE discussed in Note 12, and warrants issued to various parties discussed in Note 15.
14. Stock-based Compensation
Restricted Stock Units

The Company granted stock to compensate existing employees and attract top talent, primarily through various forms of equity, including restricted stock unit awards (“RSU”). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, 7.8 million and 9.5 million RSUs were granted subject to time-based vesting, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, 8.9 million and 11.7 million RSUs were granted subject to time-based vesting, respectively.

The total fair value of restricted stock units granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 were $5.5 million and $6.7 million, respectively. The total fair value of restricted stock units granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 were $30.3 million and $47.1 million, respectively.
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Performance stock unit awards (“PSU”) represent the right to receive a share of Common Stock if service, performance, and market conditions, or a combination thereof, are met over a defined period. PSUs that contain a market condition, such as stock price milestones, are subject to a Monte Carlo simulation model to determine the grant date fair value by simulating a range of possible future stock prices for the Company over the performance period. The grant date fair value of the market condition PSUs is recognized as compensation expense over the greater of the Monte Carlo simulation model’s derived service period and the arrangement’s explicit service period, assuming both conditions must be met.
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PSUs subject to performance conditions, such as operational milestones, are measured on the grant date, the total fair value of which is calculated as the product of the number of PSUs and the grant date stock price. Compensation expense for PSUs with a performance condition is recorded each period based upon a probability assessment of the expected outcome of the performance metric with a final adjustment upon measurement at the end of the performance period. The PSUs vest based on the Company's achievement of certain specified operational milestones by various dates through December 2025. The Company granted no PSUs to employees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The Company granted 4.2 million PSUs to employees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, with a total grant date fair value of $13.8 million. As of June 30, 2023, the Company's analysis determined that these operational milestone events are probable of achievement and as such, compensation expense excluding the impact of forfeitures of $1.1 million and $2.3 million has been recognized for previously awarded PSUs to employees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The compensation expense was recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 was $1.6 million.
There were no PSUs granted to the CEO during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The compensation expense recognized for previously awarded PSUs to the CEO was $3.6 million and $7.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The compensation expense recognized for previously awarded PSUs to the CEO was $4.4 million and $9.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock-based compensation expense by line item for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
Three months ended
June 30,
Six months ended
June 30,
2023202220232022
Research and development$209 $8,190 $4,344 $15,126 
Selling, general and administrative6,498 12,58312,199 26,327
Total$6,707 $20,773 $16,543 $41,453 
The Company’s total unrecognized compensation cost as of June 30, 2023 was $37.4 million
2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2020 ESPP”) was adopted by the board of directors on September 18, 2020, approved by the stockholders on December 18, 2020, and became effective on December 21, 2020 with the merger between HCAC and Legacy Canoo. On December 21, 2020, the board of directors delegated its authority to administer the 2020 ESPP to the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to implement successive three-month purchase periods. The 2020 ESPP provides participating employees with the opportunity to purchase up to a maximum number of shares of Common Stock of 4,034,783, plus the number of shares of Common Stock that are automatically added on January 1st of each year for a period of ten years, in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 1% of the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on December 31st of the preceding calendar year, and (ii) 8,069,566 shares of Common Stock.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, total employee withholding contributions for the 2020 ESPP was $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, total employee withholding contributions for the 2020 ESPP was $0.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively. Approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million of stock-based compensation expense was recognized for the 2020 ESPP during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and $0.5 million and $0.9 million of stock-based compensation expense was recognized for the 2020 ESPP during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.
15. Warrants
Public Warrants
As of June 30, 2023, the Company had 23,755,069 public warrants outstanding. Each public warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase one share of Common Stock at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. The public warrants will expire on December 21, 2025, or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.
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There were no public warrants exercised for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
VDL Nedcar Warrants
In February 2022, the Company and a company related to VDL Nedcar entered into an investment agreement, under which the VDL Nedcar-related company agreed to purchase shares of Common Stock for an aggregate value of $8.4 million, at the market price of Common Stock as of December 14, 2021. As a result, the Company issued 972,222 shares of Common Stock upon execution of the agreement. The Company also issued a warrant to purchase an aggregate 972,222 shares of Common Stock to VDL Nedcar at exercise prices ranging from $18 to $40 per share, which are classified as equity. The exercise period is from November 1, 2022 to November 1, 2025 ("Exercise Period"). The warrant can be exercised in whole or in part during the Exercise Period but can only be exercised in three equal tranches and after the stock price per Common Stock has reached at least the relevant exercise price. The $8.4 million received from VDL Nedcar is included as a financing cash inflow in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The shares of Common Stock issued to VDL Nedcar are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of stockholders' equity for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Walmart Warrants
On July 11, 2022, Canoo Sales, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Electric Vehicle Fleet Purchase Agreement (the “Walmart EV Fleet Purchase Agreement") with Walmart. Pursuant to the Walmart EV Fleet Purchase Agreement, subject to certain acceptance and performance criteria, Walmart agreed to purchase at least 4,500 EVs, with an option to purchase up to an additional 5,500 EVs, for an agreed upon capped price per unit determined based on the EV model. The Walmart EV Fleet Purchase Agreement (excluding any work order or purchase order as a part thereof) has a five-year term, unless earlier terminated.

In connection with the Walmart EV Fleet Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a Warrant Issuance Agreement with Walmart pursuant to which the Company issued to Walmart a Warrant to purchase an aggregate of 61.2 million shares of Common Stock, subject to certain anti-dilutive adjustments, at an exercise price of $2.15 per share, which represented approximately 20% ownership in the Company on a fully diluted basis as of the issuance date. As a result of the anti-dilution adjustments, the Warrant is currently exercisable for an aggregate of 62.1 million shares of Common Stock at a per share exercise price of $2.12. The Warrant has a term of 10 years and is vested with respect to 15.3 million shares of Common Stock. Thereafter, the Warrant will vest quarterly in amounts proportionate with the net revenue realized by the Company from transactions with Walmart or its affiliates under the Walmart EV Fleet Purchase Agreement or enabled by any other agreement between the Company and Walmart, and any net revenue attributable to any products or services offered by Walmart or its affiliates related to the Company, until such net revenue equals $300.0 million, at which time the Warrant will have vested fully.

Since the counterparty is also a customer, the issuance of the Warrant was determined to be consideration payable to a customer within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and was measured at fair value on the Warrant’s issuance date. Warrants that vested immediately resulted in a corresponding other asset presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets under ASC 606 and amortized on a pro-rata basis, commencing upon initial performance, over the term of the Walmart EV Fleet Purchase Agreement.

The fair value of the Warrants at the issuance date was measured using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The key inputs used in the valuation were as follows:

Expected term (years)10
Risk free interest rate3.0 %
Expected volatility91.3 %
Dividend yield— %
Exercise price$2.15 
Stock price$3.63 

Estimates were determined as follows: (i) expected term based on the warrant’s contractual term, (ii) based on the blended volatilities of historical and implied market volatility of the Company, (iii) risk-free interest rates based on US Treasury yield for the expected term, and (iv) an expected dividend yield of zero percent was used since we did not yet and not yet presently expect to pay dividends.

As of June 30, 2023, a total of 15.3 million warrants have vested, of which none have been exercised.
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Yorkville Warrants
In connection with the Yorkville PPA discussed in Note 9, the Company issued warrants to Yorkville to purchase an aggregate of 29.6 million shares of Common Stock, with an exercise price of $1.15 per share and expiration date of December 31, 2023. On January 13, 2023 Yorkville partially exercised their option to increase their investment and the Company issued warrants to Yorkville to purchase an additional 4.6 million shares of Common Stock. Upon the expiration of the option on January 31, 2023, a $0.3 million gain was recognized as a result of remeasuring the warrant liability and $19.5 million was reclassified from liability to additional paid in capital. The exercise price of the warrants was adjusted to $1.05 per share on February 9, 2023 and subsequently adjusted to $0.62 per share on April 24, 2023.
The fair value of the warrants upon the expiration of the option period was measured using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The key inputs used in the valuation were as follows:
Expected term (year)0.9
Expected volatility116.4 %
Expected dividend rate— %
Risk free rate4.7 %
Estimated fair value per warrant$0.57 
Exercise price$1.05 
Stock price$1.20 
Estimates were determined as follows: (i) expected term based on the warrant’s contractual term, (ii) based on the blended volatilities of historical and implied market volatility of the Company, (iii) risk-free interest rates based on US Treasury yield for the expected term, and (iv) an expected dividend yield of zero percent was used since we did not yet and do not presently expect to pay dividends.
As of June 30, 2023 the Company had issued warrants to Yorkville to purchase an aggregate of 34.2 million shares of Common Stock, of which all of the warrants have been exercised at a price of $0.62 per share, for gross cash proceeds of $21.2 million.

SPA Warrants

On February 5, 2023, the Company received net proceeds of $49.4 million in connection with the SPA. The Company issued warrants ("SPA warrants") to multiple parties to purchase an aggregate of 50.0 million shares of Common Stock, with an exercise price of $1.30 per share and will be initially exercisable beginning six months following the date of issuance and will expire five years from the initial exercise date.

The warrants are liability classified and subject to periodic remeasurement. The fair value of the warrants at the issuance date was measured using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The key inputs used in the valuation were as follows:

Expected term (years)4.61
Expected volatility124.9 %
Expected dividend rate— %
Risk free rate4.16 %
Estimated fair value per warrant$0.35 
Exercise price$1.30 
Stock price$0.48 

Estimates were determined as follows: (i) expected term based on the warrant’s contractual term, (ii) based on the blended volatilities of historical and implied market volatility of the Company, (iii) risk-free interest rates based on US Treasury yield for the expected term, and (iv) an expected dividend yield of zero percent was used since we did not yet and not yet presently expect to pay dividends.
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As the common stock parand warrants were issued in a single transaction, the total proceeds from the transaction were allocated among the freestanding instruments. The fair value $0.0001,of the warrants measured at issuance was $40.0 million, with the remaining proceeds allocated to the common stock, which is included in additional paid-in capital presented in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value as of June 30, 2023 was $17.7 million resulting in a gain of $22.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. None of the warrants have been exercised as of June 30, 2023.

June 2023 PIPE

On June 22, 2023, the Company received an aggregate of $8.8 million in connection with the Common Stock and 10,000,000Common Warrant Subscription Agreement. The Company issued warrants to multiple parties to purchase an aggregate of 16.3 million shares of Class BCommon Stock, with an exercise price of $0.67 per share and will be initially exercisable beginning six months following the date of issuance and will expire five years from the initial exercise date.

The warrants are liability classified and subject to periodic remeasurement. The fair value of the warrants at the issuance date was measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The key inputs used in the valuation were as follows:

Expected term (years)5.48
Expected volatility124.9 %
Expected dividend rate— %
Risk free rate4.05 %
Estimated fair value per warrant$0.41
Exercise price$0.67
Stock price$0.48

Estimates were determined as follows: (i) expected term based on the warrant’s contractual term, (ii) based on the blended volatilities of historical and implied market volatility of the Company, (iii) risk-free interest rates based on US Treasury yield for the expected term, and (iv) an expected dividend yield of zero percent was used since we did not yet and not yet presently expect to pay dividends.

The fair value of the warrants measured at issuance was $7.0 million, with the remaining proceeds allocated to the common stock, parwhich is included in additional paid-in capital presented in the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2023, the fair value $0.0001. of the warrants were $6.6 million resulting in a gain of $0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. None of the warrants have been exercised as of June 30, 2023.

I-40 Warrants
In connection with the lease agreement entered into with I-40 Partners discussed in Note 10, the Company issued warrants to I-40 Partners to purchase an aggregate of 2.3 million shares of Common Stock, with an exercise price of $0.65 per share and expiration date of October 7, 2028.
The warrants are liability classified and subject to periodic remeasurement. The fair value of the warrants at the issuance date was measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The key inputs used in the valuation were as follows:

Expected term (years)5.27
Expected volatility124.9 %
Expected dividend rate— %
Risk free rate4.07 %
Estimated fair value per warrant$0.40
Exercise Price$0.65
Stock Price$0.48

Estimates were determined as follows: (i) expected term based on the warrant’s contractual term, (ii) based on the blended volatilities of historical and implied market volatility of the Company, may (depending(iii) risk-free interest rates based on US
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Treasury yield for the expected term, and (iv) an expected dividend yield of zero percent was used since we did not yet and not yet presently expect to pay dividends.

The fair value of the warrants measured at issuance and as of June 30, 2023 was $0.9 million. As of June 30, 2023, none of the warrants have been exercised.
16. Net Loss per Share
For all periods presented, the shares included in computing basic net loss per share exclude restricted shares and shares issued upon the early exercise of share options where the vesting conditions have not been satisfied.

Diluted net income per share adjusts basic net income per share for the impact of potential Common Stock shares. As the Company has reported net losses for all periods presented, all potential Common Stock shares are antidilutive, and accordingly, basic net loss per share equals diluted net loss per share.
Net loss per share is presented in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. The following table presents the outstanding potentially dilutive shares that have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share, because including them would have an anti-dilutive effect (in thousands):
June 30,
20232022
Convertible debt (Note 9)59,749 — 
Restricted and performance stock units32,871 35,498 
Restricted common stock shares— 3,197 
Early exercise of unvested stock options245 1,277 
Options to purchase common stock117 221 
17. Income Taxes
As the Company has not generated any taxable income since inception, the cumulative deferred tax assets remain fully offset by a valuation allowance, and no benefit from federal or state income taxes has been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
18. Subsequent Events
Second Convertible Debentures and Warrants
On June 30, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Yorkville (the "June SPA") in connection with the issuance and sale by the Company of convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of $26.6 million (the “June Initial Debenture”) and pursuant to which the Company granted Yorkville an option (the “June Option”) to purchase additional convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of up to $53.2 million. In conjunction with the June SPA, the Company issued to Yorkville an initial warrant (the “June Initial Warrant”) to purchase 49.6 million shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.54. If Yorkville exercises the June Option, the Company will issue to Yorkville an additional warrant (the “June Option Warrant”) for a number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing the principal amount so exercised (up to $53.2 million) by $0.54. The June Initial Warrant is immediately exercisable and will expire on June 30, 2028. The June Option Warrant, to the extent issued, will be issued on the same terms as the June Initial Warrant except that the exercise price of the June Option Warrant will be $0.67 per share. The convertible debenture is initially recognized on the settlement date of July 3, 2023.
August PIPE
On August 4, 2023, the Company entered into a Common Stock and Common Warrant Subscription Agreement with certain special purpose vehicles managed by entities affiliated with Mr. Aquila ("August 2023 PIPE"). The Subscription Agreement provides for the sale and issuance by the Company of 5.6 million shares of the Company’s
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Common Stock, together with warrants to purchase up to 5.6 million shares of Common Stock at a combined purchase price of $0.54 per share and accompanying warrants. The total net proceeds from the transaction was $3.0 million.
Third Convertible Debentures and Warrants
On August 2, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Yorkville (the "August SPA") in connection with the issuance and sale by the Company of convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of $27.9 million (the “August Initial Debenture”) and pursuant to which the Company granted Yorkville an option (the “August Option”) to purchase additional convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of up to $53.2 million. In conjunction with the August SPA, the Company issued to Yorkville an initial warrant (the “August Initial Warrant”) to purchase 49.6 million shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.54. If Yorkville exercises the August Option, the Company will issue to Yorkville an additional warrant (the “August Option Warrant”) for a number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing the principal amount so exercised (up to $53.2 million) by $0.54. The August Initial Warrant is immediately exercisable and will expire on August 2, 2028. The August Option Warrant, to the extent issued, will be issued on the same terms as the August Initial Warrant except that the exercise price of the August Option Warrant will be $0.67 per share. The convertible debenture is initially recognized on the settlement date of August 2, 2023.
On August 2, 2023, the Company and Yorkville agreed to transfer the outstanding balance on the April Convertible Debenture to the August Initial Debenture. Such outstanding balance is reflected in the aggregate principal amount issuable available under the August Initial Debenture. As a result of such transfer, no amounts remain outstanding under the April Convertible Debenture. All amounts under the August Initial Debenture, including amounts assumed in respect of the April Convertible Debenture, are to be governed by the terms of the Business Combination) be requiredAugust SPA and the August Convertible Debenture.
State of Oklahoma Incentives
As of August 13, 2023, Canoo has signed all contracts and completed all approvals necessary to increasebegin realizing incentives offered by the authorized numberState of shares atOklahoma for Canoo’s facilities in Oklahoma City and Pryor, Oklahoma. The incentives, which are available to all investors in the same time as its stockholders vote onstate that meet statutory criteria, include payroll rebates, tax credits, tax exemptions and support for workforce training. The company estimates the Business Combination to the extent the Company seeks stockholder approval in connection with its Business Combination. Holdersmaximum value of the Company’s Class Aincentives at up to $113.2 million. Oklahoma’s economic development incentives are performance-based and Class B common stock vote together asdesigned to deliver a single classnet benefit to state taxpayers. To benefit from incentives, Canoo must meet investment and are entitledjob creation milestones.
The Company has analyzed its operations subsequent to one vote for each share of Class A and Class B common stock they own. At March 31, 2019, thereJune 30, 2023, through the date these financial statements were 7,503,750 shares of Class B common stock issued and outstanding and 1,281,365 shareshas determined that it does not have any additional material subsequent events to disclose.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis provides information that our management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the Company’s financial condition andour results of operations and financial condition. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with theour condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report.

SpecialQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The statements in this discussion regarding expected and other production timelines, development of our own manufacturing facilities, industry trends, our expectations regarding our future performance, liquidity and capital resources and other non-historical statements are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on March 30, 2023 (the “Annual Report on Form 10-K”), Part II, Item IA. “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical factStatements.” Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements.

Certain figures included in this section and elsewherehave been rounded for ease of presentation. Percentage figures included in this Form 10-Q regardingsection have not in all cases been calculated on the Company’sbasis of such rounded figures but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, percentage amounts in this section may vary slightly from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in our financial position,statements or in the associated text. Certain other amounts that appear in this section may similarly not sum due to rounding.
Overview

Canoo is a high tech advanced mobility technology company with a mission to bring electric vehicles (“EVs”) to everyone and provide connected services that improve the fleet or individual vehicle ownership experience. We are developing a technology platform that we believe will enable us to rapidly innovate, iterate and bring new products, addressing multiple use cases, to market faster than our competition and at lower cost. Our vehicle architecture and design philosophy are aimed at driving productivity and returning capital to our customers, and we believe the software and technology capabilities we are developing, packaged around a modular, customizable product, have the potential to empower the customer experience across a vehicle’s lifecycle. We remain committed to the environment and to delivering sustainable mobility that is accessible to everyone. We proudly intend to manufacture our fully electric vehicles in Oklahoma, bringing advanced manufacturing and technology jobs to communities in America's heartland. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that will draw heavily upon the local communities of Native Americans and veterans.

We believe we are one of the first automotive manufacturers focused on monetizing value across the entirety of the vehicle lifecycle, across multiple owners. Our platform and data architecture is purpose-built to be durable and serve as the foundation for the vehicles we intend to offer, unlocking a highly differentiated, multi-layer business strategymodel. The foundational layer is our Multi-Purpose Platform (“MPP” or “platform”) architecture, which serves as the base of our vehicles, including the Lifestyle Vehicle and its Base, Premium, and Adventure trims; the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle and its 130 and 190 trims; the Multi-Purpose Delivery Vehicle (“MPDV”) and the plansPickup. The next layer is cybersecurity which is embedded in our vehicle to ensure the privacy and objectivesprotection of managementvehicle data. Our top hats, or cabins, are modular and purpose-built to provide tailored solutions for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Form 10-Q, wordsour customers. This intentional design enables us to efficiently use resources to produce only what is necessary, underscoring our focus on sustainability and returning capital to customers. The remaining layers, connected accessories and digital customer ecosystem, present high-margin opportunities that extend beyond the initial vehicle sale, across multiple owners. Owners will further be able to customize their vehicles by adding connected accessories such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend”Bluetooth devices or infotainment systems. In addition, there are opportunities for software sales throughout the vehicle life, including predictive maintenance and similar expressions, as they relateservice software or advanced driver assistance systems (“ADAS”) upgrades.

Our platform architecture is a self-contained, fully functional rolling chassis that directly houses the most critical components for operation of an EV, including our in-house designed proprietary electric drivetrain, battery systems, advanced vehicle control electronics and software and other critical components, which all have been optimized for functional integration. Both our true steer-by-wire system, believed to be the first such system applied to a production-intent vehicle, and our transverse composite leaf-spring suspension system are core components of our platform’s differentiated functionality, enabling the development of a broad range of vehicle types and use cases due to the chassis’ flat profile and fully variable steering positions. All of our announced vehicles, including the Lifestyle Vehicle, the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle, the MPDV and the Pickup, will share a common platform architecture paired with different top hats to create a range of uniquely customized and use case optimized purpose-built mobility solutions targeting multiple segments of the rapidly expanding EV marketplace.

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In addition to our vehicle technology, we are developing an in-house designed and proprietary software platform that aggregates car data from both Canoo and non-Canoo vehicles and delivers valuable insights to our customers. Collected over-the-air for connected vehicles or via an on-board diagnostics (“OBD”) device for non-connected vehicles, we believe car data is critical to powering the customer journey and maximizing utility and value from the vehicle ownership experience. Leveraging our data aggregation platform, we aim to create the Canoo Digital Ecosystem, an application store that centralizes all vehicle information for customers and provides key tools across Security & Safety, Household Vehicle Management, Fleet Management, Lifecycle Management and Vehicle Asset Management. Through our software offering, we believe we can provide differentiated and substantial value to both commercial customers and consumers and stay connected throughout the vehicle lifecycle, across multiple owners.

Core to our values is delivering high quality products while empowering local communities, which drove our decision to build in America and source a majority of our parts from America and allied nations. We believe vertical integration across our manufacturing and assembly process will enable us or the Company’s management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statementsto achieve in-house scale production with less supply chain risk and provide us better oversight of our vehicle manufacturing. We are basedbuilding production facilities in states and communities that are investing in high-tech manufacturing alongside us, creating American jobs and driving innovation.
Recent Developments

Refer to Note 18 for information regarding subsequent events.
Key Factors Affecting Operating Results
We believe that our performance and future success depend on the beliefsseveral factors that present significant opportunities for us but also pose risks and challenges, including those discussed below.
Availability of management,Financing Sources and Commercialization of Our EVs
We expect to derive future revenue from our first vehicle offerings. In order to reach commercialization, we must purchase and integrate related property and equipment, as well as assumptions made by,achieve several research and development milestones.
Our capital and operating expenditures have increased significantly in connection with our ongoing activities and we expect they will continue to increase, as we:
continue to invest in our technology, research and development efforts;
compensate existing personnel;
invest in manufacturing capacity, via our owned facilities;
increase our investment in marketing, advertising, sales and distribution infrastructure for our EVs and services;
obtain, maintain and improve our operational, financial and management information currently availablesystems;
hire additional personnel;
commercialize our EVs;
obtain, maintain, expand and protect our intellectual property portfolio; and
continue to operate as a public company.
We require substantial additional capital to develop our EVs and services and fund our operations for the foreseeable future. We will also require capital to identify and commit resources to investigate new areas of demand. Until we can generate sufficient revenue from vehicle sales, we are financing our operations through access to private and public equity offerings and debt financings. Management believes substantial doubt exists about the Company’s management. Actualability to continue as a going concern for twelve months from the date of issuance of the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Macroeconomic Conditions

Current adverse macroeconomic conditions, including but not limited to heightened inflation, slower growth or recession, changes to fiscal and monetary policy, higher interest rates, currency fluctuations and challenges in the supply chain could negatively affect our business.

Increased demand for semiconductor chips in 2020, due in part to increased demand for consumer electronics that use these chips, resulted in a global shortage of chips in 2021 that has continued into 2023. As a result, our ability to source semiconductor chips used in our vehicles may be adversely affected. This shortage may result in increased chip delivery lead times, delays in the production of our vehicles, and increased costs to source available semiconductor chips.

Although we have made our best estimates based upon current information, actual results could materially differ from the estimates and assumptions developed by management. Accordingly, it is reasonably possible that the estimates made in the financial statements have been, or will be, materially from those contemplated byand adversely impacted in the forward-looking statementsnear term as a result of certain factors detailed in our filings with the SEC.

Overview

these conditions, and if so, we may be subject to future impairment losses related to long-lived assets as well as changes to valuations.

Key Components of Statements of Operations
Basis of Presentation
Currently, we conduct business through one operating segment. We are an early stage-growth company with limited commercial activities to date, which are primarily conducted in the United States. For more information about our basis of presentation, refer to Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Research and Development Expenses, excluding Depreciation
Research and development expenses, excluding depreciation consist of salaries, employee benefits and expenses for design and engineering, stock-based compensation, as well as materials and supplies used in research and development activities. In addition, research and development expenses include fees for consulting and engineering services from third party vendors.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, excluding Depreciation
The principal components of our selling, general and administrative expenses are salaries, wages, benefits and bonuses paid to our employees; stock-based compensation; travel and other business expenses; and professional services fees including legal, audit and tax services.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation is provided on property and equipment over the estimated useful lives on a blank check company incorporated on August 6, 2018 as a Delaware corporationstraight-line basis. Upon retirement or disposal, the cost of the asset disposed of and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses (the “Initial Business Combination”). We intend to effectuate our Initial Business Combination using cashrelated accumulated depreciation are removed from the proceedsaccounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the loss from operations. No depreciation expense is allocated to research and development, cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expenses.

Interest (Expense)

Interest expense consists primarily of interest expense and amortization of debt discount and issuance costs.

Gain on Fair Value Change in Contingent Earnout Shares Liability

The gain on fair value change in the contingent earnout shares liability is due to the change in fair value of the corresponding contingent earnout shares liability.

Gain on Fair Value Change in Warrant Liability
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The gain on fair value change in the warrant liability is primarily due to the change in fair value of the corresponding warrant liability related to warrants described in Note 15.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

The loss on extinguishment of debt arose from the redemption of our initial public offering that was completedconvertible debt with Yorkville into Common Stock, as discussed in March 2019 (the “Public Offering”)Note 9, Convertible Debt.
Other (expense), net
Other expense is due to financing expenses related to the SPA and the sale ofPlacement Agent warrants, as discussed in a private placement (the “Private Placement”) that occurred simultaneously with the completion of the Public Offering (the “Private Placement Warrants”), our capital stock, debt or a combination of cash, stock and debt.

The issuance of additional shares of our stock in an Initial Business Combination:

may significantly dilute the equity interest of our stockholders;

may subordinate the rights of holders of our common stock if preferred stock is issued with rights senior to those afforded our common stock;

could cause a change in control if a substantial number of shares of our common stock is issued, which may affect, among other things, our ability to use our net operating loss carry forwards, if any, and could result in the resignation or removal of our present officers and directors;

may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of us by diluting the stock ownership or voting rights of a person seeking to obtain control of us; and

may adversely affect prevailing market prices for our Class A common stock and/or warrants.

Similarly, if we issue debt securities or incur other indebtedness to finance our Initial Business Combination, it could result in:

default and foreclosure on our assets if our operating revenues after an Initial Business Combination are insufficient to repay our debt obligations;

acceleration of our obligations to repay the indebtedness even if we make all principal and interest payments when due if we breach certain covenants that require the maintenance of certain financial ratios or reserves without a waiver or renegotiation of that covenant;

our immediate payment of all principal and accrued interest, if any, if the debt security is payable on demand;

our inability to obtain necessary additional financing if the debt security or other indebtedness contains covenants restricting our ability to obtain such financing while the debt security or other indebtedness is outstanding;

our inability to pay dividends on our common stock;

using a substantial portion of our cash flow to pay principal and interest on our debt, which will reduce the funds available for dividends on our common stock if declared, or limit our ability to pay expenses, make capital expenditures and acquisitions and fund other general corporate purposes;

Note 15, Warrants
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limitations on our flexibility in planning for and reacting to changes in our business and in the industry in which we operate;

increased vulnerability to adverse changes in general economic, industry and competitive conditions and adverse changes in government regulation;

limitations on our ability to borrow additional amounts for expenses, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service requirements, execution of our strategy and other purposes and

other disadvantages compared to our competitors who have less debt.

At March 31, 2019, we had approximately $1,826,000 in cash outside of the Trust Account. We expect to incur significant costs in the pursuit of an Initial Business Combination and we cannot assure you that our plans to complete an Initial Business Combination will be successful.

Results of Operations

For

Comparison of the period from August 6, 2018 (date of inception) to March 31, 2019Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
The following table sets forth our activities consisted of formation and preparationhistorical operating results for the Public Offeringperiods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30,
$
Change
%
Change
Six Months Ended June 30,
$
Change
%
Change
(in thousands)2023202220232022
Revenue$— $— $— NM— — — NM
Costs and Operating Expenses 
Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation— — — NM— — — NM
Research and development expenses, excluding depreciation38,582 115,460 (76,878)(67)%85,686 197,946 (112,260)(57)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding depreciation30,421 55,152 (24,731)(45)%60,270 110,773 (50,503)(46)%
Depreciation4,562 2,892 1,670 58 %9,137 5,570 3,567 64 %
Total costs and operating expenses73,565 173,504 (99,939)(58)%155,093 314,289 (159,196)(51)%
Loss from operations(73,565)(173,504)99,939 (58)%(155,093)(314,289)159,196 (51)%
Interest (expense) income(2,264)19 (2,283)NM(2,560)(9)(2,551)NM
Gain on fair value change in contingent earnout shares liability59 9,471 (9,412)(99)%2,564 24,936 (22,372)(90)%
Gain on fair value change in warrant and derivative liability5,623 — 5,623 NM22,965 — 22,965 NM
Loss on extinguishment of debt(949)— (949)NM(27,688)— (27,688)NM
Other income (expense), net226 (378)604 NM(1,790)(395)(1,395)NM
Loss before income taxes(70,870)(164,392)93,522 (57)%(161,602)(289,757)128,155 (44)%
Provision for income taxes— — — NM— — — NM
Net loss and comprehensive loss(70,870)(164,392)93,522 (57)%(161,602)(289,757)128,155 (44)%
“NM” means not meaningful
Research and subsequentDevelopment Expenses, excluding Depreciation

Research and development expenses decreased by $76.9 million, or 67%, to the Public Offering, identifying and completing a suitable Initial Business Combination. As such, we had no operations or significant operating expenses until March 2019.

Our normal operating costs include costs associated with our search for an Initial Business Combination, costs associated with our governance and public reporting, state franchise taxes of approximately $17,000 per month (see below), a charge of $15,000 per month from our Sponsor for administrative services and approximately $29,000 per month ($11,600 of which is deferred as to payment until closing of our Initial Business Combination) for compensation to our Chief Financial Officer. In addition, since our operating costs are not expected to be deductible for federal income tax purposes, we are subject to federal income taxes on the income from the Trust Account less taxes. Such federal income taxes could approximate $1.5$38.6 million per year based on the level of interest income inherent in our current U.S. treasury bill investments. However, we are permitted to withdraw interest earned from the Trust Account for the payment of taxes. We expect our costs to increase from our costs in the three months ended March 31, 2019June 30, 2023, compared to $115.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to decreases in research and development costs of $47.3 million, salary and benefit costs of $11.6 million, stock based compensation costs of $8.0 million, and professional fees of $5.0 million. Other factors affecting research and development expenses were individually immaterial.


Research and development expenses decreased by $112.3 million, or 57%, to $85.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to decreases in research and development costs of $75.2 million, salaries and benefits costs of $14.5 million, stock based compensation costs of $10.8 million, and professional fees of $6.5 million.


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Research and development costs decreased by $47.3 million to $9.8 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $57.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 and $75.2 million to $18.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $93.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to decreases in spending related to engineering and design, gamma parts and redirecting focus on initiatives related to homologation.

Salary and benefit costs decreased by $11.6 million to $25.3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $36.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 and by $14.5 million to $52.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $67.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. This was due to changes in headcount driven by the Company's focus on essential activities until production begins.

Stock based compensation expenses decreased by $8.0 million to $0.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $8.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 and by $10.8 million to $4.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $15.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to less grants of restricted stock units in the current period, and graded vesting of stock-based compensation expense.
Professional fee costs decreased by $5.0 million to $0.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $5.5 million in the in the three months ended June 30, 2022 and by $6.4 million to $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $7.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to reductions in consulting and recruiting fees that are not essential until full production begins.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, excluding Depreciation
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $24.7 million, or 45%, to $30.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $55.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to salary and benefits expense of $6.5 million, stock-based compensation expense of $6.1 million professional fee expense of $5.5 million, and marketing and events of $5.4 million. Other factors affecting selling, general and administrative expenses were individually immaterial.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $50.5 million, or 46%, to $60.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $110.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to professional fee expense of $14.5 million, stock-based compensation expense of $14.1 million, salary and benefits expense of $11.2 million, and marketing and events of $7.3 million. Other factors affecting selling, general and administrative expenses were individually immaterial.
Salary and benefit costs decreased by $6.5 million to $7.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $14.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022. Salary and benefit costs decreased by $11.2 million to $16.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $27.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. This was due to changes in headcount driven by the Company's focus on essential activities.
Stock-based compensation costs decreased by $6.1 million to $6.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $12.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022. Stock-based compensation costs decreased by $14.1 million to $12.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $26.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to less grants of restricted stock units in the current period, and graded vesting of stock-based compensation expense.
Professional fee costs decreased by $5.5 million to $5.8 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $11.3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022. Professional fee costs decreased by $14.5 million to $11.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $26.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to reductions in consulting and recruiting fees that are not essential to the business.
Marketing and events costs decreased by $5.4 million to $0.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $5.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022. Marketing and events costs decreased by $7.3 million to $0.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $7.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the company's reduced investment in marketing expenses.
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Depreciation Expense
Depreciation expense increased by $1.7 million to $4.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and by $3.5 million to $9.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $5.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was primarily due to tooling assets being transferred into service.
Interest (expense)
Interest expense increased by $2.3 million and $2.6 million in thethree and six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to amortization of debt discount on the Convertible Debenture of $1.5 million.
Gain on Fair Value Change in Contingent Earnout Shares Liability
Gain on fair value change in contingent earnout shares liability decreased by $9.4 million to $0.1 millionin thethree months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $9.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and by $22.3 million to $2.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $24.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022 . The change was primarily due to the periodic remeasurement of the fair value of our contingent earnout shares liability.
Gain on Fair Value Change in Warrant and Derivative Liability
Gain on fair value change in warrant and derivative liability increased by $5.6 million in thethree months ended June 30, 2023, and by $23.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, which was primarily due the fair value change of the corresponding warrant liability related to warrants discussed in Note 15.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt increased by $0.9 million and $27.7 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, which was due to the repayments made to Yorkville on the PPA and Convertible Debenture through the issuance of shares.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating our operational performance. We use the following non-GAAP measures to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors in assessing our operating performance.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted Earnings Per Share ("EPS")

“EBITDA” is defined as net loss before interest expense, income tax expense or benefit, and depreciation and amortization. “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as EBITDA adjusted for stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, asset impairments, non-routine legal fees, and travelother costs associated with exit and disposal activities, acquisition and related costs, changes to the fair value of contingent earnout shares liability, changes to the fair value of warrant and derivative liability, loss on extinguishment of debt, and any other one-time non-recurring transaction amounts impacting the statement of operations during the year. "Adjusted Net Loss" is defined as net loss adjusted for stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, asset impairments, non-routine legal fees, and other costs associated with exit and disposal activities, acquisition and related costs, changes to the fair value of contingent earnout shares liability, changes to the fair value of warrants and derivative liability, loss on extinguishment of debt, and any other one-time non-recurring transaction amounts impacting the statement of operations during the year. "Adjusted EPS" is defined as Adjusted Net Loss on a per share basis using the weighted average shares outstanding.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS are intended as a supplemental measure of our performance that is neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. We believe EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS when combined with net loss and net loss per share are beneficial to an investor’s complete understanding of our operating performance. We believe that the use of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating various Initial Business Combination candidates subsequentongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our financial measures with those of comparable companies, which may present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. However, you should be aware that when evaluating EBITDA, Adjusted
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EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS we may incur future expenses similar to those excluded when calculating these measures. In addition, our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our computation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because all companies may not calculate EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS in the same fashion.
Because of these limitations, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We manage our business utilizing EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS as supplemental performance measures.
These non-GAAP financial measures, when presented, are reconciled to the most closely comparable U.S. GAAP measure as disclosed below for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,
20232022
EBITDAAdjusted EBITDAAdjusted Net LossEBITDAAdjusted EBITDAAdjusted Net Loss
Net loss$(70,870)$(70,870)$(70,870)$(164,392)$(164,392)$(164,392)
Interest expense (income)2,264 2,264 — (19)(19)— 
Provision for income taxes— — — — — — 
Depreciation4,562 4,562 — 2,892 2,892 — 
Gain on fair value change in contingent earnout shares liability— (59)(59)— (9,471)(9,471)
Gain on fair value change in warrant and derivative liability— (5,623)(5,623)— — — 
Loss on extinguishment of debt— 949 949 — — — 
Other income (expense), net— (226)(226)— 378 378 
Stock-based compensation— 6,707 6,707 — 20,773 20,773 
Adjusted Non-GAAP amount(64,044)(62,296)(69,122)(161,519)(149,839)(152,712)
US GAAP net loss per share
BasicN/AN/A(0.14)N/AN/A(0.68)
DilutedN/AN/A(0.14)N/AN/A(0.68)
Adjusted Non-GAAP net loss per share (Adjusted EPS):
BasicN/AN/A(0.14)N/AN/A(0.63)
DilutedN/AN/A(0.14)N/AN/A(0.63)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
BasicN/AN/A505,576 N/AN/A$242,772 
DilutedN/AN/A505,576 N/AN/A$242,772 
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Six Months Ended June 30,
20232022
EBITDAAdjusted EBITDAAdjusted Net LossEBITDAAdjusted EBITDAAdjusted Net Loss
Net loss$(161,602)(161,602)(161,602)$(289,757)$(289,757)$(289,757)
Interest expense (income)2,560 2,560 — — 
Provision for income taxes— — — — — — 
Depreciation9,137 9,137 — 5,570 5,570 — 
Gain on fair value change in contingent earnout shares liability— (2,564)(2,564)— (24,936)(24,936)
Gain on fair value change in warrant and derivative liability— (22,965)(22,965)— — — 
Loss on extinguishment of debt— 27,688 27,688 — — — 
Other income (expense), net— 1,790 1,790 — 395 395 
Stock-based compensation— 16,543 16,543 — 41,453 41,453 
Adjusted Non-GAAP amount(149,905)(129,413)(141,110)(284,178)(267,266)(272,845)
US GAAP net loss per share
BasicN/AN/A(0.35)N/AN/A(1.22)
DilutedN/AN/A(0.35)N/AN/A(1.22)
Adjusted Non-GAAP net loss per share (Adjusted EPS):
BasicN/AN/A(0.31)N/AN/A(1.15)
DilutedN/AN/A(0.31)N/AN/A(1.15)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
BasicN/AN/A462,303 N/AN/A238,242 
DilutedN/AN/A462,303 N/AN/A238,242 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2023, we had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $5.0 million, which were primarily invested in money market funds that consist of liquid debt securities issued by the U.S. government. In assessing our liquidity requirements and cash needs, we also consider contractual obligations to which we are a party.Additionally, see discussion related to the operating lease maturity schedule and any new leases entered into in Note 10 of the notes to our Public Offering. Further, onceaccompanying financial statements.

We have incurred and expect to incur, net losses which have resulted in an accumulated deficit of $1.3 billion as of June 30, 2023. Management continues to explore raising additional capital through a combination of debt financing, other non-dilutive financing and/or equity financing to supplement the Company’s capitalization and liquidity. If and as we identify an Initial Business Combination candidate,raise additional funds by incurring loans or by issuing debt securities or preferred stock, these forms of financing have rights, preferences, and privileges senior to those of holders of our costsCommon Stock. The availability and the terms under which we are expectedable to raise additional capital could be disadvantageous, and the terms of debt financing or other non-dilutive financing involve restrictive covenants and dilutive financing instruments, which could place significant restrictions on our operations. Macroeconomic conditions and credit markets are also impacting the availability and cost of potential future debt financing. As we raise capital through the issuance of additional equity, such sales and issuance has and will continue to dilute the ownership interests of the existing holders of Common Stock. There can be no assurances that any additional debt, other non-dilutive and/or equity financing would be available to us on favorable terms or at all. We expect to continue to incur net losses, comprehensive losses, and negative cash flows from operating activities in accordance with our operating plan as we continue to expand our research and development activities to complete the development of our EVs, establish our go-to-market model and scale our operations to meet anticipated demand. We expect that both our capital and operating expenditures will increase significantly in connection with negotiatingour ongoing activities, as we:
continue to invest in our technology, research and executingdevelopment efforts;
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compensate existing personnel;
invest in manufacturing capacity, via our owned facilities;
increase our investment in marketing, advertising, sales and distribution infrastructure for our EVs and services;
obtain, maintain and improve our operational, financial and management information systems;
hire additional personnel;
commercialize our EVs;
obtain, maintain, expand and protect our intellectual property portfolio; and
operate as a merger agreementpublic company.

As of the date of this report, we believe that our existing cash resources and additional sources of liquidity are not sufficient to support planned operations for the next 12 months. Our financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related agreementsto the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty related to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Cash Flows Summary
Presented below is a summary of our operating, investing and financing cash flows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30,
Consolidated Cash Flow Statements Data
20232022
Net cash used in operating activities$(129,544)$(237,565)
Net cash (used in) investing activities(33,905)(34,980)
Net cash provided by financing activities132,215 92,630 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Our cash flows from operating activities are significantly affected by the growth of our business primarily related to research and development as well as additional professional, due diligenceselling, general, and consulting feesadministrative activities. Our operating cash flow is also affected by our working capital needs to support growth in personnel-related expenditures and travel costs that will be requiredfluctuations in connection with an Initial Business Combination.

accounts payable and other current assets and liabilities.

Our Public Offeringcash outflow from operating activities primarily consist of payments related to our research and Private Placement closed on March 5, 2019development and selling, general and administration expenses. Total expenditure as more fully describedit relates to research and development excluding depreciation was $85.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023, of which $4.3 million related to stock-compensation expenses. We also incurred selling, general and administration expenses of $60.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, of which $12.2 million related to stock-compensation expenses. The expenses include salaries and benefits paid to employees as primarily all salaries and benefits were paid in “Liquiditycash during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
We generally expect to experience negative cash flows from investing activities as we expand our business and Capital Resources” below. The proceedscontinue to build our infrastructure. Cash flows from investing activities primarily relate to capital expenditures to support our growth.
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Net cash used in the Trust Account were initially invested in a money market fund that invests solely in direct U.S. government obligations meeting the applicable conditions of Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. In March 2019, the money market fund was largely liquidated and the trust assets were invested in U.S. government treasury bills which mature in September 2019 and currently yield approximately 2.45% on a yearly basis. Interest on the Trust Accountinvesting activities was approximately $530,000$33.9 million for the threesix months ended March 31, 2019 consistingJune 30, 2023, related to purchases of interest earned sinceproduction tooling, machinery, and equipment to support manufacturing activities.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $132.2 million for the closingsix months ended June 30, 2023, which primarily consisted of the Public Offering on March 5, 2019.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

On March 5, 2019, we consummated the Public Offering of an aggregate of 30,015,000 Units at a price of $10.00 per unit generating gross proceeds of approximately $300,150,000 before underwriting discounts and expenses. Simultaneously with the consummation of the Public Offering, we consummated the Private Placement of 13,581,500 Private Placement Warrants, each exercisable to purchase one share of our Class A common stock at $11.50 per share, to the Sponsor and certain funds and accounts managed by subsidiaries of BlackRock, Inc. (collectively, the “Anchor Investor”), at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, generating gross proceeds, before expenses, of approximately $13,581,500.

The net proceeds from the Public Offeringissuance of shares under SPA of $52.5 million offset by issuance costs of $1.5 million, proceeds from convertible debenture of $45.1 million, proceeds from Yorkville exercising their warrants of $21.2 million and Private Placement was approximately $305,056,000, netproceeds from PPA of the non-deferred portion of the underwriting commissions of $7,830,000 and offering costs and other expenses of approximately $856,000. $303,151,500 of the proceeds of the Public Offering and the Private Placement$5.0 million.

Critical Accounting Estimates
Our condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) have been depositedprepared in the Trust Account and are not available to us for operations (except amounts to pay taxes). At March 31, 2019, we had approximately $1,826,000 of cash available outside of the Trust Account, before unpaid costs of the Public Offering of approximately $48,000, to fund our activities until we consummate an Initial Business Combination.


Until the consummation of the Public Offering, the Company’s only sources of liquidity were an initial purchase of shares of our common stock for $28,000 by the Sponsor and the Anchor Investor, and a total of $300,000 loaned by the Sponsor against the issuance of an unsecured promissory note (the “Note”). The Note was non-interest bearing and was paid in full on March 5, 2019 in connectionaccordance with the closing of the Public Offering.

The Company believes that it has sufficient working capital at March 31, 2019 to fund its operations for more than the next twelve months.

The Company has only until September 5, 2020 to complete an Initial Business Combination. If the Company does not complete an Initial Business Combination by September 5, 2020, the Company will (i) cease all operations except for the purposes of winding up; (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible, but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the public shares for a per share price equal to a pro rata portion of the Trust Account, including interest, but less taxes payable (and less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses) and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, dissolve and liquidate the balance of the Company’s net assets to its creditors and remaining stockholders, as part of its plan of dissolution and liquidation. The initial stockholders have waived their redemption rights with respect to their founder shares; however, if the initial stockholders or any of their affiliates acquire shares of Class A common stock in or after the Public Offering, they will be entitled to a pro rata share of the Trust Account upon the Company’s redemption or liquidation in the event the Company does not complete an Initial Business Combination within the required time period.

In the event of such liquidation, it is possible that the per share value of the residual assets remaining available for distribution (including Trust Account assets) will be less than the price per unit in the Public Offering.

Off-balance sheet financing arrangements

We have no obligations, assets or liabilities which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements.

We have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or entered into any agreements for non-financial assets.

Contractual obligations

At March 31, 2019, we did not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities. In connection with the Public Offering, we entered into an Administrative Support Agreement with Hennessy Capital LLC, an affiliate of our Sponsor, pursuant to which the Company pays Hennessy Capital LLC $15,000 per month for office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative support.

In addition, commencing on March 1, 2019 (the date the Company’s securities were first listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market), the Company has agreed to compensate its Chief Financial Officer $29,000 per month prior to the consummation of the Initial Business Combination, of which 60% is payable in cash currently and 40% in cash upon the successful completion of the Initial Business Combination. Approximately $12,000 has been included in accrued liabilities for the deferred compensation of the Chief Financial Officer at March 31, 2019. Further, the Company has entered into an agreement with its President and Chief Operating Officer to pay him a success fee of $500,000 in cash upon the closing of an Initial Business Combination.

Upon completion of the Initial Business Combination or the Company’s liquidation, the Company will cease paying or accruing these monthly fees.

In connection with identifying an Initial Business Combination candidate, the Company expects to enter into engagement letters or agreements with various consultants, advisors, professionals and others in connection with an Initial Business Combination. The services under these engagement letters and agreements are likely to be material in amount and in some instances include contingent or success fees. Contingent or success fees (but not deferred underwriting compensation) would be charged to operations in the quarter that an Initial Business Combination is consummated. In most instances (except with respect to our independent registered public accounting firm), these engagement letters and agreements are expected to specifically provide that such counterparties waive their rights to seek repayment from the funds in the Trust Account.

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Critical Accounting Policies

GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires managementus to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities atas of the date of the financial statements, and income andas well as the reported expenses incurred during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. The Company has identified the following as its critical accounting policies:

Emerging Growth Company

Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, thosereporting periods. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registeredwe believe are reasonable under the Exchange Act) are required to comply withcircumstances, the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such an election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard.

Net Income Per Share:

Net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. The Company has not considered the effect of the warrants sold in the Public Offering and Private Placement (see Note 4 to the condensed financial statements) to purchase an aggregate of 36,092,750 Class A ordinary shares in the calculation of diluted income (loss) per share, since their inclusion would be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method. As a result, diluted income (loss) per common share is the same as basic loss per common share for the period.

The Company’s statement of operations include a presentation of income (loss) per share for common stock subject to redemption in a manner similar to the two-class method of income (loss) per share. Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted for Class A common stock is calculated by dividing the interest income earned on the funds in the Trust Account, net of income tax expense and franchise tax expense, by the weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding since their original issuance. Net income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted, for Class B common stock is calculated by dividing the net income (loss), less income attributable to Class A common stock, by the weighted average number of shares of Class B common stock outstanding for the period. Net income (loss) available to each class of common stockholders is as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2019:

  March 31,
2019
 
    
Net income available to Class A common stockholders:   
Interest income $530,000 
Less: Income and franchise taxes  (117,000)
Net income available to Class A common stockholders $413,000 
     
Net income available to Class B common stockholders:    
Net income $318,000 
Less: amount attributable to Class A common stockholders  (413,000)
Net (loss) available to Class B common stockholders $(95,000)

Financial Instruments

The fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” approximates the carrying amounts represented in the accompanying condensed financial statements.


Public Offering Costs

The Company complies with the requirements of FASB ASC 340-10-S99-1 and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) Topic 5A- “Expenses of Offering”. Public Offering costs of approximately $18,865,000 consist of underwriters’ discounts of approximately $18,009,000 (including approximately $10,719,000results of which payment is deferred) and approximately $856,000 of professional, printing, filing, regulatory and other costs associated withform the Public Offering were charged to additional paid in capital upon completion of the Public Offering in March 2019.

Income Taxes:

The Company follows the asset and liability method of accountingbasis for income taxes under FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the balance sheet carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

The Company’s currently taxable income consists of interest income on the Trust Account net of taxes. The Company’s general and administrative costs are generally considered start-up costs and are not currently deductible. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded income tax expense of approximately $100,000 primarily related to interest income earned on the Trust Account net of taxes. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was approximately 31% which differs from the expected income tax rate due to the start-up costs (discussed above) which are not currently deductible. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company has a deferred tax asset of approximately $20,000 and $-0-, respectively, primarily related to start-up costs. Management has determined that a full valuation allowance of the deferred tax asset is appropriate at this time.

FASB ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. There were no unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2019 or December 31, 2018. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. No amounts were accrued for the payment of interest and penalties at March 31, 2019 or December 31, 2018. The Company is currently not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its position. The Company is subject to income tax examinations by major taxing authorities since inception.

Redeemable Common Stock

All of the 30,015,000 public shares sold as part of a Unit in the Public Offering contain a redemption feature which allows for the redemption of public shares under the Company’s Liquidation or Tender Offer/Stockholder Approval provisions. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 480, redemption provisions not solely within the control of the Company require the security to be classified outside of permanent equity. Ordinary liquidation events, which involve the redemption and liquidation of all of the entity’s equity instruments, are excluded from the provisions of FASB ASC 480. Although the Company did not specify a maximum redemption threshold, its charter provides that in no event will it redeem its public shares in an amount that would cause its net tangible assets (stockholders’ equity) to be less than $5,000,001 upon the closing of a Business Combination.

The Company recognizes changes in redemption value immediately as they occur and adjustsmaking judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.

Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe that the securities ataccounting policies discussed below are critical to understanding our historical and future performance, as these policies relate to the end of each reporting period. Increases or decreasesmore significant areas involving management’s judgments and estimates.
There have been no material changes to our critical accounting estimates described in the carrying amount of redeemable common stock are affected by adjustments to additional paid-in capital. Accordingly, at March 31, 2019, 28,733,635 of the 30,015,000 public shares were classified outside of permanent equity.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Part I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features; Part II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Non-controlling Interests with a Scope Exception. Part I of this update addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Down round features are features of certain equity-linked instruments (or embedded features) that result in the strike price being reducedour Annual Report on the basis of the pricing of future equity offerings. Also, entities must adjust their basic Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) calculationForm 10-K for the effectyear ended December 31, 2022. For a discussion of our critical accounting estimates, see the down round provision when triggered (that is, when the exercise pricesection titled “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” included in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the related equity-linked financial instrument is adjusted downward becauseFinancial Condition and Results of the down round feature). That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholdersOperations, each included in basic EPS. An entity will also recognize the effect of the trigger within equity. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this guidance during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The adoption of this guidance enabled the Company to record the warrants as equity instruments and is not expected to have a material impactour Annual Report on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures until a trigger event occurs. Part II of this update addresses the difficulty of navigating Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, because of the existence of extensive pending content in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This pending content is the result of the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements about mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of certain nonpublic entities and certain mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests. The amendments in Part II of this update are not expected to have an impact on the Company.

Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

Form 10-K.

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We were incorporatedhave not, to date, been exposed to material market risks given our early stage of operations. Upon commencing commercial operations, we may be exposed to material market risks. Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in Delaware on August 6, 2018financial market prices and rates. Our current market risk exposure is primarily the result of fluctuations in interest rates.
Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to market risk for the purpose of effecting an Initial Business Combination. As of March 31, 2019, we had not commenced any operations or generated any revenues. All activity through March 31, 2019 relateschanges in interest rates applicable to our formationcash and our Public Offeringcash equivalents. We had cash and subsequent to the Public Offering identifyingcash equivalents totaling $5.0 million as of June 30, 2023. Our cash and completing a suitable Initial Business Combination. $303,151,500 of the net proceeds of the Public Offering and the Private Placement that closed on March 5, 2019cash equivalents were deposited into a Trust Account that invests solely in U.S. government treasury bills with a maturity of 180 days or less orinvested primarily in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 underand are not invested for trading or speculative purposes. However, due to the Investment Company Actshort-term nature and the low-risk profile of 1940 which invest only in direct U. S. government obligations. In March 2019, the money market fund was largely liquidatedfunds, we do not believe a sudden increase or decrease in market interest rates would have a material effect on the fair market value of our portfolio.
Inflation Risk

We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Inflationary factors such as increases in material costs (e.g. semiconductor chips) or overhead costs may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and the trust assets were invested in U.S. government treasury bills which mature in September 2019 and currently yield approximately 2.45% on a yearly basis. At March 31, 2019, there was approximately $303,682,000 in the Trust Account.

operating costs upon commencing commercial operations.

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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure

Our management, with the participation of our Executive Chair and CEO and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures areas of June 30, 2023. We have established and currently maintain disclosure controls and other procedures, that areas such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act, designed to ensureprovide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act, of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’sSEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls
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forms, and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information required to be disclosed in company reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officerprincipal executive officer and Chief Financial Officer,principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As In designing and evaluating disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required by Rules 13a-15to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried outprocedures.

Based on an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as of March 31, 2019. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive OfficerCEO and Chief Financial OfficerCFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective.

effective at a reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2023.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, there has been

There were no changechanges in our internal control over financial reporting (as that hasterm is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or isare reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

Legal Proceedings
For a description of any material pending legal proceedings, please see Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies, of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,Risk Factors


Except as stated below, there have been no material changes to our risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any of the risk factors disclosedincluded in our Prospectus filed with the SECAnnual Report on March 4, 2019. Any of these factorsForm 10-K or enumerated below could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or financial condition.cash flows. Additional risk factors not presently known to ususe or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business or results of operations. We may disclose changes to such risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.


Risks Related to Our Securities

The issuance of shares of our Common Stock upon the conversion of the Yorkville Convertible Debentures or upon the exercise of the Yorkville Warrants will continue to increase the number of shares eligible for future resale in the public market and result in dilution to our stockholders. Our inability to secure requisite stockholder approval for the issuance of shares pursuant to the Yorkville Convertible Debentures and the Yorkville Warrants could materially and adversely impact our ability to fund our operations and may result in an Event of Default (as defined in the Yorkville Convertible Debentures).

On June 30, 2023, the Company entered into the June SPA with Yorkville, in connection with the issuance and sale by the Company of convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of $26.6 million (the “June Initial Convertible Debenture”) and pursuant to which the Company granted Yorkville an option (the “June Option”) to purchase additional convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of up to $53.2 million subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the June SPA (the “June Option Convertible Debenture,” and together with the June Initial Convertible Debenture, the “June Convertible Debentures”). Furthermore, in connection with the June SPA, the Company issued to Yorkville an initial warrant to purchase up to 49.6 million shares of our Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.54 (the “June Initial Warrant”). If Yorkville exercises the June Option, the Company will issue to Yorkville an additional warrant (the “June Option Warrant” and together with the June Initial Warrant, the “June Warrants”) for a number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing the principal amount so exercised (up to $53.2 million) by 0.54 (i.e., up to 99.3 million shares of Common Stock).

On August 2, 2023, the Company also entered into the August SPA with Yorkville, in connection with the issuance and sale by the Company of convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of $27.9 million (the “August Initial Convertible Debenture”) and pursuant to which the Company granted Yorkville an option (the August Option”) to purchase additional convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of up to $53.2 million subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the August SPA (the “August Option Convertible Debenture,” and together with the August Initial Convertible Debenture, the “August Convertible Debentures” with the June Convertible Debentures and the August Convertible Debentures being collectively referred to herein as the “Yorkville Convertible Debentures”). Furthermore, in connection with the August SPA, the Company issued to Yorkville an initial warrant to purchase up to 49.6 million shares of our Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.54 (the “August Initial Warrant, and together with the June Initial Warrant, the “Initial Warrants”). If Yorkville exercises the August Option, the Company will issue to Yorkville an additional warrant (the “August Option Warrant” and together with the August Initial Warrant, the “August Warrants,” and the June Warrants and the August Warrants being collectively referred to herein as the “Yorkville Warrants”) for a number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing the principal amount so exercised (up to $53.2 million) by 0.54 (i.e., up to 99.3 million shares of Common Stock).

We are restricted from issuing any Common Stock upon conversion of the Yorkville Convertible Debentures or exercise of the Yorkville Warrants if the issuance of such shares of Common Stock would exceed 95,448,226 (which number of shares represents approximately 19.99% of the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of April 24, 2023) (such amount, the “Yorkville Exchange Cap”).

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As of August 11, 2023, we have offered and sold to Yorkville an aggregate of 95,447,319 shares of our Common Stock under convertible debentures issued to Yorkville in April 2023, which shares have counted against the Yorkville Exchange Cap, and no shares of our Common Stock under the Yorkville Convertible Debentures or the Yorkville Warrants. There are 907 remaining shares of Common Stock that may issued prior to being capped by the Yorkville Exchange Cap.

In order to continue issuing the shares underlying the Yorkville Convertible Debentures and the Yorkville Warrants below the Minimum Price, our stockholders will need to approve (i) an increase to our number of authorized shares from 1,000,000,000 shares to 2,000,000,000 shares (the “Share Authorization Proposal”), and (ii) the issuance of our shares of Common Stock upon the conversion of the Yorkville Debentures and upon the exercise of the Yorkville Warrants in excess of 20% of the Yorkville Exchange Cap (the “Yorkville Share Issuance Approval,” and together with the Share Authorization Proposal, the “Proposals”). The applicable Minimum Price is $0.75 per share of Common Stock based on the signing of the April Convertible Debenture on April 24, 2023. The Company has issued a proxy statement announcing a special meeting to vote on the Proposals. There is no guarantee that our stockholders will vote in favor of the Proposals, or that we will have a quorum of stockholders at such special meeting.

If our stockholders approve both Proposals, the issuance of shares of our Common Stock upon the conversion of the Yorkville Convertible Debentures and upon the exercise of the Yorkville Warrants will continue to increase the number of shares eligible for future resale in the public market and result in dilution to our stockholders.

If our stockholders do not approve the Yorkville Share Issuance Proposal, we will be unable to issue all of the shares upon the conversion of the Yorkville Convertible Debentures and upon the exercise of the Yorkville Warrants unless we are able to sell shares to Yorkville at a price per share greater than the applicable Minimum Price under the June SPA and August SPA. Even if our stockholders approve the Yorkville Share Issuance Proposal, if the Share Authorization Proposal is not approved, we will not have adequate authorization to issue all shares upon conversion of the Yorkville Convertible Debentures and upon the exercise of the Yorkville Warrants, and we may also not have adequate authorization to issue shares of Common Stock under our equity incentive plans or in other transactions. Additionally, failure to approve either of the Proposals may impact Yorkville’s decision of whether it will exercise one or both Options. As such, we will be limited in our ability to access capital from Yorkville, and may be limited in our ability to access additional capital in the future.

As disclosed herein, as of June 30, 2023, the Company concluded that there was substantial doubt about its ability to continue to operate as a going concern for the 12 months following the issuance of its consolidated financial statements. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to access additional sources of capital, including, but not limited to equity and/or debt financings and government loans or grants. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, the Company may have to significantly delay, scale back or discontinue the development or commercialization of its product and/or consider a sale or other strategic transaction.

Further, if our stockholders do not approve both of the Proposals, it may result in an Event of Default under the Yorkville Convertible Debentures, resulting in, among other things, an increase to the applicable interest rate thereunder from 3% to 15% or the potential for unpaid principal amounts of the Yorkville Convertible Debentures to become due and payable.

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Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Private Placement

On March 5, 2019, we consummated a private placementUnregistered Sales of an aggregate 13,581,500 warrants (“Private Placement Warrants”) at a priceEquity Securities and Use of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, generating total proceedsProceeds

Unregistered Sales of approximately $13,581,500. The Private Placement Warrants, which were purchased by our sponsor Hennessy Capital Partners IV, LLC and by our Anchor investor, are substantially similar toEquity Securities

During the warrants included in the units issued in our Public Offering (the “Public Warrants”), except that if held by the original holder or their permitted assigns, they (i) may be exercised for cash or on a cashless basis, (ii) are not subject to being called for redemption and (iii) are subject to certain limited exceptions, will be subject to transfer restrictions untilthree months ended June 30, days following the consummation of our initial business combination. If the Private Placement Warrants are held by holders other than its initial holders, the Private Placement Warrants will be redeemable by2023, the Company and exercisable byissued 2.3 million shares of Common Stock to I-40 Partners under the holders on the same basis as the Public Warrants.lease agreement with I-40 Partners. The saleissuance of the Private Placement Warrantsshares was made pursuant to an exemptionexempt from registration contained inpursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933,Act. I-40 Partners represented to the Company that it is an "accredited investor" as amended (“Securities Act”).

Use of Proceeds from the Initial Public Offering

On March 5, 2019, we consummated our Public Offering of 30,015,000 units, with each unit consisting of one share of Class A common stock and three-quarters of one warrant. Each whole warrant is exercisable to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per whole share. The warrants will become exercisable on the later of (i) 30 days after the completiondefined in Rule 501 of the initial business combinationSecurities Act.

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Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and (ii) 12 months from the closingAffiliated Purchasers
The table below provides information with respect to recent repurchases of the Public Offering. The warrants expire five years after the completion of the initial business combination or earlier upon redemption or liquidation. Once the warrants become exercisable, the warrants will be redeemable in whole and not in part at a price of $0.01 per warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ notice if, and only if, the last sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading day period.  The Units in the Public Offering were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating total gross proceeds of approximately $300,150,000.  Nomura Securities International, Inc.and Stifel Nicolaus & Company acted as joint book-runner managers for the Public Offering.   The securities sold in the Public Offering were registered under the Securities Act on a registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-229608). The SEC declared the registration statement effective on February 28, 2019.

We paid a total of approximately $7,830,000 in underwriting discounts and commissions and approximately $856,000 for other costs and expenses related to the Public Offering.  In addition, the underwriters for the Public Offering agreed to defer payment of approximately $10,179,000 in underwriting discounts and commissions, which amount will be payable upon consummationunvested shares of our initial business combination, if consummated. We also repaid the promissory note to our Sponsor from the proceeds of the Public Offering.

After deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions (excluding the deferred portion of approximately $10,179,000 in underwriting discounts and commissions, which amount will be payable upon consummationCommon Stock:

Period
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
(1)
Average Price
 Paid per Share
Total Number of
 Shares Purchased as
 part of Publicly
 Announced Plans or
 Programs
Maximum Number
 of Shares that May
 Yet Be Purchased
 Under the Plans or
 Programs
April 1 - April 30, 202318,993 $0.02 — — 
May 1 - May 31, 2023— $— — — 
June 1 - June 30, 20238,250 $0.02 — — 
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(1)Certain of our Business Combination, if consummated) and the offering expenses, the total net proceeds from our Public Offering and the private placement of the Private Placement Warrants was approximately $305,056,000 of which approximately $303,151,500 (or $10.10 per unit sold in the Public Offering) was placed in the Trust Account.  As of March 31, 2019, approximately $1.8 million was held outside the Trust Account and will be used to fund (a) the unpaid offering costs aggregating approximately $48,000 and (b) the Company’s operating expenses.  The proceeds held in the trust account may be invested by the trustee only in U.S. government treasury bills with a maturity of 180 days or less or in money market funds investing solely in U.S. government treasury obligations and meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act. See also the Current Reports on Forms 8-K filed by the Company on March 6, 2019 and March 11, 2019.


In connection with the closing of the Public Offering a stock dividend of 316,250 shares was made to the holders of 7,187,500 shares of Class B common stock (increasing the total number of shares of Class B common stocks outstanding to 7,503,750) so that the initial stockholders of the Company would collectively own 20.0% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock held by employees and service providers are subject to vesting. Unvested shares are subject to a right of repurchase by us in the Company afterevent the Public Offering.

holder of such shares is no longer employed by or providing services for us. All shares in the above table were shares repurchased as a result of our exercising this right and not pursuant to a publicly announced plan or program.

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Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

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Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

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Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

Other Information
Not applicable.

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Item 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description
1.1**Exhibit
No.
Underwriting Agreement, dated February 28, 2019, by and among the Company and Nomura Securities International, Inc., and Stifel Nicholas & Company, IncorporatedDescription
3.1**3.1
4.1**3.2
10.1**3.3
10.2**4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
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4.7
4.8
10.3**10.1
10.2
10.4**10.3
10.5**10.4†
10.5
10.6
10.6**10.7
10.7***31.1*Form of Subscription Agreement by and between the Company, Hennessy Capital Partners IV, LLC and the anchor investor
31.1
31.231.2*
32.1**
32.2**
101.INS
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*Furnished herewith
**Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on March 6, 2019.
104***Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company on February 11, 2019.Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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†    Certain confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K. The omitted information is (i) not material and (ii) would likely cause the Company competitive harm if publicly disclosed. The Company agrees to furnish an unredacted copy to the SEC upon request.
*      Filed herewith.
**     The certifications attached as Exhibit 32.1 and Exhibit 32.2 that accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are deemed furnished and not filed with the SEC and are not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrantRegistrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 14, 2023
HENNESSY CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP. IV
CANOO INC.
Dated: May 15, 2019  /s/ Daniel J. Hennessy

By:

/s/ Tony Aquila
Name: Daniel J. Hennessy

Tony Aquila
Title: ChairmanChief Executive Officer and Executive Chair of the Board of Directors and

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Dated: May 15, 2019  By:/s/ Nicholas A. PetruskaKen Manget

Name: Nicholas A. Petruska

Ken Manget
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief

Financial Officer and Secretary

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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