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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021

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

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period fromto

Commission File No. 001-39457

ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
FORUM MERGER III CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware84-2308711

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1055 W Square Lake Road
Troy, Michigan 48098
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including zip code)
(888) 825-9111
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

1615 South Congress Avenue, Suite 103

Delray Beach, Florida 33445

(AddressSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of Principal Executive Offices, including zip code)the Act:

(212) 739-7860
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on

which registered

Units, each consisting of one share of
Class A common stock and one-third of one redeemable warrant
FIIIUThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A commonCommon stock, par value $0.0001 per shareELMSFIIIThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per shareELMSWFIIIWThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 Data File required to be submitted 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,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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

As

As of May 26,November 11, 2021, there were 25,741,250 124,027,612 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001, and 6,250,000 shares of Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, issued and outstanding.

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FORUM MERGER III CORPORATION



ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item

ITEM 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

FORUM MERGER III CORPORATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2021  2020 
  (Unaudited)    
ASSETS      
Current assets        
Cash $1,038,353  $1,555,497 
Prepaid expenses  174,124   157,486 
Total Current Assets  1,212,477   1,712,983 
         
Cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account  250,004,042   250,066,590 
Total Assets $251,216,519  $251,779,573 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities - Accounts payable and accrued expenses $3,815,030  $3,329,929 
Deferred underwriting fee payable  8,750,000   8,750,000 
Warrant liabilities  16,325,028   29,859,848 
Total Liabilities  28,890,058   41,939,777 
         
Commitments and Contingencies        
         
Class A common stock subject to possible redemption, 21,732,646 and 20,483,979 shares at redemption value as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively  217,326,460   204,839,790 
         
Stockholders’ Equity        
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding      
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 4,008,604 and 5,257,271 issued and outstanding (excluding 21,732,646 and 20,483,979, none shares subject to possible redemption) as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively  401   526 
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 6,250,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020  625   625 
Additional paid-in capital  21,875,691   34,362,236 
Accumulated deficit  (16,876,716)  (29,363,381)
Total Stockholders’ Equity  5,000,001   5,000,006 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $251,216,519  $251,779,573 

The (in thousands, except par value and share data)

SuccessorPredecessor
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
December 31,
2020
ASSETS(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$143,154 $25,205 $— 
Restricted cash27,750 — — 
Accounts receivable136 — — 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets8,503 — 42 
Inventories7,579 — — 
Total current assets187,122 25,205 42 
Property, plant and equipment, net192,736 — 131,908 
Intangibles and other assets, net6,124 38 — 
TOTAL ASSETS$385,982 $25,243 $131,950 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$7,757 $1,345 $178 
Accrued expenses10,386 5,532 1,233 
Current portion of land contract and promissory note54,286 — — 
Total current liabilities72,429 6,877 1,411 
Convertible promissory notes— 25,094 — 
Land contract and promissory note obligations, net of current portion29,800 — — 
Warrant liabilities14,243 — — 
Pension benefit obligation90 — 109 
Other long-term liabilities451 — — 
Total liabilities117,013 31,971 1,520 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES000
Predecessor parent's net investment— — 130,430 
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 100 million shares authorized; none issued or outstanding.— — — 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 1 billion shares authorized; 124,027,012 issued and 118,777,012 outstanding at September 30, 2021 and 82,117,288 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020.12 — 
Additional paid-in capital306,578 992 — 
Accumulated deficit(37,621)(7,728)— 
Total shareholders' equity (deficit)268,969 (6,728)130,430 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$385,982 $25,243 $131,950 

See accompanying notes are an integral part of the unauditedto condensed consolidated financial statements.


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FORUM MERGER III CORPORATION



ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
  2021  2020 
       
General and administrative expenses $1,054,321  $160 
Loss from operations  (1,054,321)  (160)
         
Other income:        
Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account  6,166    
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities  13,534,820    
Net income (loss) $12,486,665  $(160)
         
Weighted average shares outstanding of Class A redeemable common stock  25,000,000    
Basic and diluted income per share, Class A $0.00  $ 
         
Basic weighted average shares outstanding of Class A and Class B non-redeemable common stock  6,991,250   6,250,000 
Basic net income (loss) per share, Class A and Class B non-redeemable common stock $1.79  $(0.00)
         
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding of Class A and Class B non-redeemable common stock and non-redeemable warrants  7,152,316   6,250,000 
Diluted net loss per share, Class A and Class B non-redeemable common stock and non-redeemable warrants $(0.15) $(0.00)

The AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except share and per share data)

SuccessorPredecessor
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021For the
period from
August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
REVENUE$136 $— $— 
COST OF REVENUE134 — — 
Gross margin— — 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development expense5,642 — — 
General and administrative expense16,699 — 1,916 
Total operating expenses22,341 — 1,916 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(22,339)— (1,916)
Interest expense(656)— — 
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities5,204 — — 
Other income (expense), net12 — (26)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(17,779)— (1,942)
Income tax benefit— — — 
NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS$(17,779)$— $(1,942)
LOSS PER SHARE:
Basic and diluted loss per share$(0.15)$— 
Basic and diluted weighted shares outstanding118,777,012 821,173 
See accompanying notes are an integral part of the unauditedto condensed consolidated financial statements.



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ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021

  Class A
Common Stock
  Class B
Common Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance – January 1, 2021  5,257,271  $526   6,250,000  $625  $34,362,236  $(29,363,381) $5,000,006 
                             
Change in value of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption  (1,248,667)  (125)        (12,486,545)     (12,486,670)
                             
Net income                 12,486,665   12,486,665 
Balance – March 31, 2021  4,008,604  $401   6,250,000  $625  $21,875,691  $(16,876,716) $5,000,001 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2020

  Class A
Common Stock
  Class B
Common Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance – January 1, 2020    $   7,187,500  $719  $24,281  $(2,156) $22,844 
                             
Net loss                 (160)  (160)
Balance – March 31, 2020    $   7,187,500  $719  $24,281  $(2,316) $22,684 

TheOPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)         (in thousands, except share and per share data)

SuccessorPredecessor
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021For the
period from
August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020
For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
REVENUE$136 $— $— $— 
COST OF REVENUE134 — — — 
Gross margin— — — 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development expense8,381 — — — 
General and administrative expense24,553 — 1,619 6,040 
Total operating expenses32,934 — 1,619 6,040 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(32,932)— (1,619)(6,040)
Interest expense(3,126)— — — 
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities6,149 — — — 
Other income (expense), net16 — (2)(27)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(29,893)— (1,621)(6,067)
Income tax benefit— — — — 
NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS$(29,893)$— $(1,621)$(6,067)
LOSS PER SHARE:
Basic and diluted loss per share$(0.31)$— 
Basic and diluted weighted shares outstanding95,153,979 821,173 
See accompanying notes are an integral part of the unauditedto condensed consolidated financial statements.


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FORUM MERGER III CORPORATION



ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (UNAUDITED)         
Successor:
(in thousands, except share data)Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated DeficitTotal Shareholders'
Equity
(Deficit)
SharesAmount
Balances - August 20, 2020— $— $— $— $— 
Initial funding1,000 — 10 — 10 
Retroactive application of recapitalization820,173 — — — — 
Balances - September 30, 2020821,173 — $10 — 10 
Balances - December 31, 2020100,000 — 1,000 (7,728)(6,728)
  Retroactive application of recapitalization82,017,288 (8)— — 
  Balances - December 31, 2020 - Recasted82,117,288 992 (7,728)(6,728)
Net loss— — — (3,528)(3,528)
Balances - March 31, 202182,117,288 992 (11,256)(10,256)
Repurchase of common stock from related party - Note 19(5,006,691)(1)(60)— (61)
Reverse recapitalization - Note 333,914,192 223,064 — 223,068 
Conversion of ELM Convertible Notes - Note 112,752,223 — 27,522 — 27,522 
Issuance of shares for SERES Asset Purchase - Note 45,000,000 49,949 — 49,950 
Net loss— — — (8,586)(8,586)
Balances - June 30, 2021118,777,012 12 301,467 (19,842)281,637 
Stock-based compensation— — 5,111 — 5,111 
Net loss— — — (17,779)(17,779)
Balances - September 30, 2021118,777,012 $12 $306,578 $(37,621)$268,969 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (UNAUDITED)
Predecessor:
(in thousands)Predecessor Parent's Net
Investment
Balances - December 31, 2019$130,906 
Net loss(2,351)
Share based compensation28 
Change in Predecessor parent's net investment2,083 
Balances - March 31, 2020130,666 
Net loss(1,774)
Share based compensation28 
Change in Predecessor parent's net investment1,872 
Balances —June 30, 2020130,792 
Net loss(1,942)
Share based compensation19 
Change in Predecessor parent's net investment1,827 
Balances —September 30, 2020$130,696 
Balances - December 31, 2020$130,430 
Net loss(890)
Share based compensation13 
Change in Predecessor parent's net investment1,199 
Balances - March 31, 2021130,752 
Net loss(731)
Share based compensation12 
Change in Predecessor parent's net investment790 
Balances —June 25, 2021$130,823 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2021  2020 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:        
Net income (loss) $12,486,665  $(160)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:        
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities  (13,534,820)   
Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account  (6,166)   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Prepaid expenses  (16,638)   
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  485,101   350 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (585,858)  190 
         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:        
Cash withdrawn from Trust Account for the payment of franchise taxes  68,714    
Net cash provided by investing activities  68,714    
         
Net Change in Cash  (517,144)  190 
Cash – Beginning of period  1,555,497   19,810 
Cash – End of period $1,038,353  $20,000 
         
Non-cash investing and financing activities:        
Change in value of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption $12,486,670  $ 

The (UNAUDITED)                        (in thousands)

SuccessorPredecessor
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021For the
period from
August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020
For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss$(29,893)$— $(1,621)$(6,067)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Noncash interest expense2,470 — — — 
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities(6,149)— — — 
Depreciation and amortization expense1,229 — 23 35 
Other72 — — — 
Defined benefit pension expense, net of (funding)(23)— 17 64 
Share based compensation5,111 — 25 75 
Loss on disposal of equipment— — — 69 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(136)— — — 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(8,000)— 35 (54)
Inventories(7,579)— — — 
Accounts payable845 — (150)85 
Accrued expenses4,611 — (318)34 
Net cash used in operating activities(37,442)— (1,989)(5,759)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
SERES Asset Purchase(30,187)— — — 
Capital expenditures(1,988)— — (23)
Net cash used in investing activities(32,175)— — (23)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in Predecessor parent's net investment— — 1,989 5,782 
Successor paid in capital— 10 — — 
Repurchase of common stock from related party(61)— — — 
Proceeds from reverse recapitalization, net of transaction costs243,769 — — — 
Payments on land contract and promissory note obligations(28,392)— — — 
Net cash provided by financing activities215,316 10 1,989 5,782 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash145,699 10 — — 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash —Beginning of period25,205 — — — 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash —End of period$170,904 $10 $— $— 
Reconciliation to condensed consolidated balance sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents$143,154 
Restricted cash27,750 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$170,904 
See accompanying notes are an integral part of the unauditedto condensed consolidated financial statements.


See Note 5 Supplemental Cash Flow Information.

NOTE

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ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)                                     
1. DESCRIPTIONNATURE OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS


Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) is a commercial electric vehicle solutions company founded for the purpose of designing, engineering, manufacturing and customizing electric “last mile” delivery and utility vehicles. Our core mission is to transform the last mile commercial delivery business by meeting the needs and value considerations of customers who operate in the last mile segment.

Business Combination

The Company was originally incorporated in the State of Delaware as Forum Merger III Corporation (the “Company”(“Forum”) was incorporated in Delaware on June 25, 2019. The Company was formed for2019 as a special purpose acquisition company.On June 25, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), Forum consummated the purposepreviously announced transactions contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company is not limited to a particular industry or sector for purposes of consummating a Business Combination (as defined in Note 6).

The Company has one subsidiary,Merger, dated December 10, 2020, by and among Forum, ELMS Merger Corp., a Delaware corporation and then a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company incorporated in Delaware on December 3, 2020Forum (“Merger Sub”).

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had not commenced any operations. All activity through March 31, 2021 relates to the Company’s formation, its initial public offering (“Initial Public Offering”), which is described below, identifying a target company for a Business Combination, and activities in connection with the proposed acquisition of Electric Last Mile, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ELM”), and Jason Luo, in his capacity as the initial shareholder representative to ELM, as amended on May 7, 2021 by Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”). The Company generates non-operating incomePursuant to the Merger Agreement, on June 25, 2021, Merger Sub merged with and into ELM, with ELM surviving the merger in accordance with the formDelaware General Corporation Law as a wholly owned subsidiary of interest income from the proceeds derived from the Initial Public Offering.

The registration statement for the Company’s Initial Public Offering was declared effective on August 18, 2020. On August 21, 2020 the Company consummated(this transaction and the Initial Public Offering of 25,000,000 units (the “Units” and, with respect toother transactions contemplated by the shares of Class A common stock included inMerger Agreement, collectively, the Units sold, the “Public Shares”“Business Combination”), at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $250,000,000 which is described in Note 3.

Simultaneously.


In connection with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company consummated the sale of an aggregate of 741,250 units (the “Private Placement Units”) at a price of $10.00 per Private Placement Unit in a private placementBusiness Combination on June 25, 2021, Forum changed its name from “Forum Merger III Corporation” to Forum Investors III LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”),“Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc.” and the underwriters of the Initial Public Offering, generating gross proceeds of $7,412,500, which is described in Note 4.

Transaction costs amounted to $14,185,268, consisting of $5,000,000 of underwriting fees, $8,750,000 of deferred underwriting feeCompany’s common stock and $435,268 of other offering costs.

Following the closing of the Initial Public Offeringwarrants began trading on August 21, 2020, an amount of $250,000,000 ($10.00 per Unit) from the net proceeds of the sale of the Units in the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private Placement Units was placed in a trust account (the “Trust Account”) located in the United States and invested only in U.S. government securities, within the meaning set forth in Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), with a maturity of 185 days or less or in any open-ended investment company that holds itself out as a money market fund selected by the Company meeting the conditions of paragraphs (d)(2), (d)(3) and (d)(4) of Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act, as determined by the Company, until the earlier of: (i) the completion of a Business Combination and (ii) the distribution of the Trust Account, as described below.

The Company’s management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private Placement Units, although substantially all of the net proceeds are intended to be applied generally toward consummating a Business Combination. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to complete a Business Combination successfully. The Company must complete one or more Business Combinations having an aggregate fair market value of at least 80% of the value of the assets held in the Trust Account (as defined below) (excluding the deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on interest earned on the Trust Account) at the time of the Company’s signing a definitive agreement in connection with its initial Business Combination. The Company will only complete a Business Combination if the post-transaction company owns or acquires 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the target or otherwise acquires a controlling interest in the target business sufficient for it not to be required to register as an investment companyNasdaq Stock Market under the Investment Company Act.

The Company will provide its holderstrading symbols “ELMS” and “ELMSW,” respectively.


Acquisition of the outstanding Public Shares (the “public stockholders”) with the opportunity to redeem all or a portion of their Public Shares upon the completion of a Business Combination either (i) in connection with a stockholder meeting called to approve the Business Combination or (ii) by means of a tender offer. The decision as to whether the Company will seek stockholder approval of a Business Combination or conduct a tender offer will be made by the Company, solely in its discretion. The public stockholders will be entitled to redeem their Public Shares at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to 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 (which interest shall be net of taxes payable), divided by the number of then outstanding Public Shares, subject to the limitations described below. There will be no redemption rights upon the completion of a Business Combination with respect to the Company’s warrants.

EVAP Operations


The Company will proceed with a Business Combination if the Company has net tangible assets of at least $5,000,001 upon such consummation of a Business Combination and, if the Company seeks stockholder approval, a majority of the shares voted are voted in favor of the Business Combination. If a stockholder vote is not required by applicable law or stock exchange listing requirements and the Company does not decide to hold a stockholder vote for business or other legal reasons, the Company will, pursuant to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation”), conduct the redemptions pursuant to the tender offer rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and file tender offer documents with the SEC prior to completing a Business Combination. If, however, stockholder approval of the transaction is required by applicable law or stock exchange listing requirements, or the Company decides to obtain stockholder approval for business or legal reasons, the Company will offer to redeem shares in conjunction with a proxy solicitation pursuant to the proxy rules and not pursuant to the tender offer rules. If the Company seeks stockholder approval in connection with a Business Combination, the Company’s Sponsor has agreed to vote its Founder Shares (as defined below in Note 5), its Private Placement Shares (as defined in Note 4) and any Public Shares acquired by it during or after the Initial Public Offering in favor of approving a Business Combination. Additionally, each public stockholder may elect to redeem their Public Shares irrespective of whether they vote for or against the proposed transaction.

If the Company seeks stockholder approval of a Business Combination and it does not conduct redemptions pursuant to the tender offer rules, the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides that a public stockholder, together with any affiliate of such stockholder or any other person with whom such stockholder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined under Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), will be restricted from redeeming its shares with respect to more than an aggregate of 15% or more of the Public Shares, without the prior consent of the Company.

The Sponsor has agreed (a) to waive its redemption rights with respect to its Founder Shares, Private Placement Shares and Public Shares held by it

On June 25, 2021, in connection with the completion of athe Business Combination, and (b) not to propose an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (i) that would affect the substance or timingELM completed its acquisition of the Company’s obligationMishawaka, Indiana manufacturing facility (the “ELMS Facility”), which comprises the Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant Operations (“EVAP Operations”).EVAP Operations was a wholly owned component of SF Motors, Inc. (d/b/a SERES) (“SERES”) primarily consisting of the ELMS Facility retooled to redeem 100% of its Public Shares ifmanufacture electric passenger vehicles. This acquisition is also referred to as the Company does not complete a Business Combination or (ii) with respect to any other material provisions relating to stockholders’ rights or pre-initial Business Combination activity, unless the Company provides the public stockholders“SERES Asset Purchase” in this report. Concurrently with the opportunity to redeem their Public Shares in conjunction with any such amendment.

If the Company is unable to complete a Business Combination by August 21, 2022 (the “Combination Period”), the Company will (i) cease all operations exceptacquisition of EVAP Operations, ELM also entered into agreements for the purposeability to use certain intellectual property of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeemSERES, procure the Public Shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equalsupply of inventory from Chongqing Sokon Motor (Group) Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. (“Sokon”), an affiliate of SERES, and other arrangements consisting of know-how to manufacture electric commercial vehicles for the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account including interest not previously released to the Company to pay its franchise and income taxes (less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of then outstanding Public Shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public stockholders’ rights as stockholders (including the right to receive further liquidating distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of the Company’s remaining stockholders and the Company’s board of directors, dissolve and liquidate, subject in each case to the Company’s obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. There will be no redemption rights or liquidating distributions with respect to the Company’s warrants, which will expire worthless if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period.

The Sponsor has agreed to waive its liquidation rights with respect to the Founder Shares and Private Placement Shares if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period. However, if the Sponsor acquires Public Shares in or after the Initial Public Offering, such Public Shares will be entitled to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period. The underwriters have agreed to waive their rights to their deferred underwriting commission (see Note 6) held in the Trust Account in the event the Company does not complete a Business Combination within in the Combination Period and, in such event, such amounts will be included with the other funds held in the Trust Account that will be available to fund the redemption of the Public Shares. In the event of such distribution, it is possible that the per share value of the assets remaining available for distribution will be less than the Initial Public Offering price per Unit ($10.00).


In order to protect the amounts held in the Trust Account, the Sponsor has agreed to be liable to the Company ifNorth American region and to operate the extent any claims byEVAP Operations on a third party for services rendered or products sold to the Company, or a prospective target business with which the Company has entered into a written letter of intent, confidentiality or similar agreement or business combination agreement, reduce the amount of funds in the Trust Account to below the lesser of (i) $10.00 per Public Share and (ii) the actual amount per public share held in the trust account as of the date of the liquidation of the trust account, if less than $10.00 per Public Share due to reductions in the value of the trust assets, less taxes payable. This liability will not apply with respect to any claims by a third party or prospective target business who executed a waiver of any and all rights to the monies held in the Trust Account nor will it apply to any claims under the Company’s indemnity of the underwriters of the Initial Public Offering against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Moreover, in the event that an executed waiver is deemed to be unenforceable against a third party, the Sponsor will not be responsible to the extent of any liability for such third-party claims. The Company will seek to reduce the possibility that the Sponsor will have to indemnify the Trust Account due to claims of creditors by endeavoring to have all vendors, service providers (except the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm), prospective target businesses or other entities with which the Company does business, execute agreements with the Company waiving any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to monies held in the Trust Account.

Liquidity and Going Concern

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had approximately $1.0 million in cash in its operating bank accounts, and a working capital deficit of approximately $2.6 million.

In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board’s Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” the Company has determined that the liquidity condition raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company will need to raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from its Sponsor, stockholders, officers, directors, or third parties. The Company’s officers, directors and Sponsor may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds, from time to time or at any time, in whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet the Company’s working capital needs. Accordingly, the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the pursuit of a potential transaction, and reducing overhead expenses. The Company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. standalone basis.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern through one year from the date of these financial statements if a Business Combination is not consummated. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanyingunaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financialreporting. Accordingly, certain notes or other information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X of the SEC. Certain information or footnote disclosuresthat are normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance withrequired by U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant toif they substantially duplicate the rules and regulations ofdisclosures contained in the SEC for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensedCompany’s annual audited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary for a fair presentation ofstatements. Accordingly, the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods presented.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunctionconnection with the Company’s Annual Report on 10-K/Aaudited financial statements and related notes as filed with the SEC on May 7, 2021. The interim results for the three months ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expectedand for the year endingended December 31, 2021 or for any future interim periods.

Principles of Consolidation

2020 included in the definitive proxy statement filed on June 9, 2021. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, they include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to fairly state the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods presented. Results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year or any other periods.


The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and certain note presentations for the periods prior to June 25, 2021 are presented in two distinct periods to indicate the application of a different basis of accounting between EVAP Operations (the “Predecessor”) and ELM (the “Successor”). The Predecessor reporting period represents the presentation of EVAP Operations up to the date of its acquisition by ELM on June 25, 2021. As such, the financial statement activity of EVAP Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 consist of activity through the date of acquisition by ELM and as such, there is no financial statement activity for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The Successor reporting period represents operations of ELM for the applicable periods subsequent to its inception on August 20, 2020. The accompanying financial statements of the Company include a black line division which indicates that the Predecessor and Successor reporting entities shown are not comparable. The Successor reporting period overlaps the Predecessor reporting period for the period from August 20, 2020 through June 25, 2021 during which time ELM was formed to raise capital including through the completion of the Business Combination.

The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, with the Company treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes based on ELM security holders having a majority of the voting power of the Company, ELM having the authority to appoint the majority of the directors on the board of directors, and senior management of ELM comprising all of the senior
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management of the Company. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the financial statements of the Company represent a continuation of the financial statements of ELM, with the acquisition being treated as the equivalent of ELM issuing stock for the net assets of the Company, accompanied by a recapitalization.As a result of ELM being the accounting acquirer, all historical financial information presented in the consolidated financial statements for the Successor periods represents the accounts of ELM. For historical periods prior to the Business Combination, common stock, additional paid-in capital, shares and net loss per common share have been recasted to reflect the exchange ratio established in the Business Combination.

The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve as of the date of these financial statements. Management is actively monitoring the situation and its impact on the Company’s business, operations, financial condition and results of operations. Since our formation, the Company continues to increase employment levels of personnel to support the operations that, as of the date of these financial statements, have been largely administrative in nature and have focused on vehicle engineering, procuring suppliers, and preparing for necessary capital expenditures in the ELMS Facility. Due to the travel restrictions imposed globally, the Company's ability to collaborate with its suppliers, many of whom are international, has been impacted. The Company continues to monitor for new developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which are unpredictable. Future COVID-19 developments could result in additional impacts on the Company's business, operations, financial condition, and results of operations.

Predecessor

The Predecessor condensed financial statements have been prepared on a carve-out basis and are derived from the accounting records of SERES using the historical results of operations and historical basis of assets and liabilities of the EVAP Operations. The Predecessor financial statements include all expenses, assets and liabilities determined to be directly attributable to EVAP Operations as well as an allocation of general corporate expenses of SERES. The direct expenses include participation in SERES employee benefit and share based compensation plans for employees dedicated to EVAP Operations.The allocation of general corporate expense are based on expenses for certain functions located at the SERES Santa Clara, California and Auburn Hills, Michigan locations, such as corporate executives, finance, human resources, information technology, legal affairs, office operations, project management office, and supply chain as well as other general overhead costs. Corporate expense allocations have been determined on a basis that EVAP Operations considered to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided or the benefit received by EVAP Operations during the periods presented. However, these allocations are not based on arms’ length transactions and it is impractical for management to estimate costs that would be reflective if EVAP Operations were operating on a standalone basis.

Until June 25, 2021, EVAP Operations was a component owned by SERES, which did not constitute a separate legal entity, and had no treasury functions or bank accounts. All transactions between SERES and EVAP Operations have been included as related party transactions and considered to be effectively settled at the time the transaction was recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these transactions is reflected within Predecessor parent’s net investment in the Predecessor balance sheet and as a financing activity in the Predecessor statement of cash flows.
3. REVERSE RECAPITALIZATION
As discussed in Note 1, on the Closing Date, Forum consummated the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Upon consummation of the Merger Agreement, the Merger Sub was merged with and into ELM and the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub ceased and ELM continued as the surviving entity becoming a wholly owned subsidiary. All significant intercompanysubsidiary of the Company.

The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded, with the net assets of Forum consolidated with ELM at historical cost. For accounting purposes, the financial statements of the Company represent a continuation of ELM, with the transaction treated as the equivalent of ELM issuing stock for the net assets of Forum accompanied by a recapitalization.Operations prior to the Business Combination are those of ELM with the exception of the shares and par value of equity recast to reflect the exchange ratio on the Closing Date, adjusted on a retroactive basis. A summary of the impact of the reverse recapitalization on the cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, change in net assets and the change in common shares is included in the tables below.
The net change in cash and cash equivalents and net assets from the reverse capitalization was as follows (in thousands):
Increase
(Decrease)
Forum cash and cash equivalents(a)
$250,258 
Less redemptions of Class A common stock units(b)
(110,772)
PIPE investment proceeds(c)
130,000 
Less cash paid to underwriters and other transaction costs(d)
(25,717)
Net change in cash and cash equivalent and restricted cash as a result of recapitalization243,769 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(e)
17 
Accounts payable and other (a)
(326)
Warrant liabilities(a)
(20,392)
Change in net assets as a result of recapitalization$223,068 
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The change in number of share outstanding as a result of the reverse recapitalization is summarized as follows:
Number of Shares
Forum Class A and Class B common shares outstanding prior to business combination(a)
31,991,250 
Less redemptions of Class A common shares(b)
(11,077,058)
Common shares issued to PIPE investors(c)
13,000,000 
Common shares issued to ELM shareholders(f)
77,110,597 
Common shares outstanding immediately after the Business Combination(g)
111,024,789 
Common shares issued upon conversion of ELM Convertible Notes(h)
2,752,223 
Common shares issued as part of SERES Asset Purchase(i)
5,000,000 
Common shares outstanding after the Business Combination and SERES Asset Purchase118,777,012 
(a)These assets and liabilities represent the reported balances and transactionsoutstanding shares of Forum as of the Closing Date immediately prior to the consummation of the Business Combination. The Forum common shares consisted of all Class A redeemable and nonredeemable common shares and Class B common shares outstanding prior to the Business Combination.
(b)As of the Closing Date, 11,077,058 Class A common shares included in the units issued in Forum's initial public offering were redeemed resulting in the payment of $110.8 million from the trust to the holders of the redeemed shares.
(c)In connection with the Business Combination, Forum entered into subscription agreements with certain investors (the “PIPE Investors”), pursuant to which it issued 13,000,000 shares of common stock at $10.00 per share (the “PIPE Shares”) for an aggregate purchase price of $130 million (the “PIPE Financing”), which closed simultaneously with the consummation of the Business Combination.
(d)In connection with the Business Combination, the Company incurred $26.1 million of transaction costs, consisting of underwriting, legal and other professional fees, of which $25.7 million was recorded in additional paid-in capital as a reduction of proceeds and the remaining amount was expensed immediately.
(e)The prepaid and other current assets represent a related party receivable of $17 thousand recorded on Forum's balance sheet as of the Closing Date immediately prior to the consummation of the Business Combination.

(f)The Company issued 77,110,597 common shares in exchange for 93,903 ELM common shares resulting in an exchange ratio of 821.17. This exchange ratio was applied to ELM's common shares at par, additional paid-in capital as well as the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding and loss per common share. The total shares issued equals the recasted shares outstanding at December 31, 2020 of 82,117,288, net of the recasted shares repurchased from a related party immediately prior to the Business Combination of 5,006,691.
(g)Upon completion of the Business Combination the Company’s Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class B common stock”), converted into the Company’s Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class A common stock”), and then all Class A common stock was reclassified as common stock. There was also an increase in the authorized capital stock from 111,000,000 shares, consisting of 100,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, 10,000,000 shares of Class B common stock and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“preferred stock”), to 1,100,000,000 shares, consisting of 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock, and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock creating an additional 890,000,000 shares of common stock and 99,000,000 shares of preferred stock.

(h)On December 10, 2020, ELM issued convertible promissory notes (“ELM Convertible Notes”) to certain investors in an aggregate principal amount of $25 million. The Company entered into a joinder to the ELM Convertible Notes with the holders thereof, pursuant to which the outstanding principal of $25 million plus accrued interest converted at the Closing Date into shares of common stock, at a conversion price per share equal to the product of (i) the price per share paid by the PIPE Investors in the PIPE Investment (i.e. $10.00) multiplied by (ii) 0.90909. Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, ELM accelerated the accretion of the notes to their redemption value resulting in total interest expense for the ELM Convertible Notes of $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, .

(i)As part of the SERES Asset Purchase, ELM was obligated to deliver 5 million shares of the Company's common stock to SERES. This was part of the purchase consideration delivered to SERES with a fair value $49.9 million on the Closing Date. Therefore, it has not been disclosed as part of the reverse recapitalization, but as part of the SERES Asset Purchase (see Note 4 for additional information).
On the Closing Date, the Company placed 250,000 shares of common stock into an escrow account (the “Adjustment Escrow Stock”) to secure any downward post-closing purchase price adjustment. Subsequent to September 30, 2021, all of those shares of common stock
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are to be released to the ELM shareholders who received shares as merger consideration (the "ELM shareholders") in accordance with the adjustment mechanisms set forth in the Merger Agreement.
Earnout Shares
Following the closing of the Business Combination, the ELM shareholders have a contingent right to receive, in the aggregate, up to 5,000,000 shares of common stock (the "Earnout Shares") if, during the 36-month period (“Earnout Period”) after the Closing Date, the closing price of the common stock for any 20 trading days in any 30 consecutive day trading period exceeds certain thresholds. The first issuance of 2,500,000 Earnout Shares will occur if the closing price equals or exceeds $14.00 on any 20 trading days in any 30-consecutive day trading period. The second issuance of 2,500,000 Earnout Shares will occur if the closing price equals or exceeds $16.00 on any 20 trading days in any 30-consecutive day trading period. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, if a qualifying change in control (as defined in the Merger Agreement) occurs during the Earnout Period, all Earnout Shares not previously released will be released to the ELM shareholders. Any Earnout Shares not released prior to the expiration of the Earnout Period will be forfeited and cancelled. No Earnout Shares have been eliminatedissued. The Company has determined the Earnout Shares meet the criteria for equity classification under the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 815-40. Upon attainment of the share price targets described above, the Earnout Shares delivered to the ELM shareholders will be recorded in consolidation.

equity as shares are issued, with the appropriate allocation to common stock at par and additional paid-in capital. Since all Earnout Shares have determined to be classified as equity, there is no remeasurement unless reclassification is required.

4. SERES ASSET PURCHASE
On June 25, 2021, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ELM, closed on the purchase of certain real property located at 12900 McKinley Highway, Mishawaka, Indiana, including the improvements thereon and the tangible personal property, pursuant to an agreement of purchase and sale, dated April 9, 2021, between ELM and SERES (the "SERES Asset Purchase Agreement"). The aggregate cash consideration for the SERES Asset Purchase was $145 million, plus the assumption of a pension obligation. The SERES Asset Purchase Agreement also required the delivery of 5,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock to SERES, which has been considered part of the asset purchase consideration as the shares are not in settlement of a preexisting relationship. The consideration of $145 million to be paid pursuant to the land contract and promissory note entered into in connection with the SERES Asset Purchase Agreement on the Closing Date (the "Land Contract" and the "Promissory Note", respectively) is summarized as follows (in thousands):
DescriptionLand Contract
Obligation
Promissory NoteTotal Payments
Total principal payments under Land Contract and Promissory Note$90,000 $55,000 $145,000 
Less payments at closing(18,621)(11,379)(30,000)
Remaining principal payments at closing$71,379 $43,621 $115,000 
SERES also subleased the parking lot at the ELMS Facility to ELM. The sublease rent matches the head lease with annual payments of $72 thousand due August 1st each year. SERES shall convey fee simple title and assign its leasehold interest in the parking lot to ELM upon the full payment of the purchase price by the Company pursuant to the SERES Asset Purchase Agreement, the Promissory Note and the Land Contract.
On April 9, 2021, SERES and ELM renegotiated and entered into an exclusive IP license agreement pursuant to which SERES granted ELM a license to make, import, use, and offer commercial vehicle product models EC35 and D51 in North America for a royalty payable fee of $5 million plus $100 per vehicle sold for the first 100,000 vehicles.
The following table summarizes the purchase price consideration (in thousands):
Purchase Price
Fair value of Land Contract obligation and Promissory Note(a)
$112,436 
Cash payment at closing(b)
30,187 
Upfront license fee and other(c)
5,012 
Stock issuance(d)
49,950 
Total$197,585 
(a)Represents the fair value of the future payments under the Land Contract and Promissory Note discounted at an effective rate of 2.67%.
(b)The cash payment at the closing of the SERES Asset Purchase included $0.1 million of transaction costs including title insurance, legal and other closing fees, which were capitalized as part of the purchase price due to the fact that this was accounted for as an asset purchase and not the acquisition of a business.

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(c)This consideration related to the upfront license fee pursuant to the SERES Exclusive Intellectual Property License Agreement, which was recorded in accounts payable as of June 30, 2021.
(d)As part of the SERES Asset Purchase, ELM was obligated to deliver 5,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock, which had a fair value $49.9 million based the closing price of $9.99 per share on June 24, 2021.
The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price based on the relative fair values of the assets acquired (in thousands):
Assets Identified
Relative
Fair Value
Allocation
Land$1,859 
Buildings113,893 
Machinery and equipment72,602 
Site improvements1,202 
Leasehold improvements1,894 
Intellectual property and technology license intangible asset5,948 
Other assets300 
Fair value of pension obligation(113)
Total$197,585 

5. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Successor:

Noncash investing and financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable$377 
Noncash investing intangible and other assets included in other long-term liabilities
Noncash financing conversion of ELM Convertible Notes27,522 
Noncash investing SERES Asset Purchase in accounts payable5,012 
Noncash investing SERES Asset Purchase assumption of pension obligation113 
Noncash financing and investing SERES Asset Purchase issuance of Promissory Note42,824 
Noncash financing and investing SERES Asset Purchase issuance of Land Contract obligation69,612 
Noncash financing and investing SERES Asset Purchase issuance of common stock49,950 

Cash paid for interest was $656 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The has been no cash paid for taxes for the periods presented.
6. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported therein. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Emerging Growth Company

The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as modified byamended (the "Securities Act"). Section 102(b)(1) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS(“JOBS Act”), and it may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not exempts emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.


Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies(“EGC”) 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. 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 companiesnon-EGCs but any such 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,EGC, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard, until such time the Company is no longer considered to be an EGC. At times, the Company may elect to early adopt a new or revised standard. This may make the comparison of the Company’s consolidated financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of thedue to potential differences in accounting standards used.

Use

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Revenue Recognition — The Company derives its revenues from the sale of Estimates

electric 'last mile' delivery and utility vehicles. Revenues are recognized when control of these products is transferred to its customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those products. Shipping and handling fees charged to customers are reported within revenue. Incidental items that are immaterial in the context of the contract are recognized as expense. The preparationCompany does not have any significant financing components as payment is received shortly after point of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statementssale. Because customer contract contains only one performance obligation that is satisfied at a point in conformitytime, there are no satisfied performance obligations that would result in contract assets other than trade accounts receivable.

Cash and Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all short-term investments with GAAP requiresan original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash includes cash equivalents which are highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash. Money market funds are valued at the closing price reported by the fund sponsor from an actively traded exchange and are included in cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash — Restricted cash represents cash collateral held by the bank as security covering our credit card purchases and a letter of credit. The letter of credit was issued to SERES in conjunction with the SERES Asset Purchase and will be required until the Promissory Note is settled. As monthly payments reduce the obligation due, the Company may request a reduction in the amount of the letter of credit, subject to the confirmation by the counterparty. Upon approval, additional funds will be made available for use by the Company.
Concentration of Credit Risk — The Company’s managementcash and cash equivalents are placed in accounts that exceed federally insured limits as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The Company has not experienced any credit loss related to make estimatesits cash and assumptionscash equivalents.
Prepaid expenses and other current assets — Prepaid expenses may include prepaid insurance, prepaid engineering costs, prepaid software subscriptions, prepaid inventory and other prepaid amounts to vendors. Prepaid expenses for the Predecessor are related to prepaid rent associated with the Mishawaka parking lot. Other current assets primarily consist of the current portion of service contracts to be amortized over the next 12 months.

Inventories — Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) methods.
Property, Plant and equipment — Property, Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Property and equipment are initially recorded at cost or fair value established at the acquisition date if acquired as part of a business combination. Maintenance, repairs and minor improvements are charged to expense as incurred, while major renewals and betterment are capitalized. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the leases or useful lives, whichever is shorter. Construction in progress is not depreciated until available for its intended use. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Years
Buildings39
Machinery and equipment7*
Vehicles5
Computer hardware3
Furniture and fixtures3
Site improvements15
Leasehold improvements3-10
*Certain assets in these categories are currently included in construction in progress and are not being depreciated.
Leases — The Company leases an office building and land under long-term operating leases. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term. The lease term begins on the date the Company has the right to control the use of the leased property pursuant to the terms of the lease. The difference recognized between rental expense and amounts payable under the lease is recorded as deferred rent. Lease payments required in advance are recorded as prepaid rent expense.

Intangibles and other assets — The Company's intangible assets consist of an intellectual property and technology ("IP") license, a favorable lease intangible, computer software and website development. Other assets consist of service contract assets and related development costs. Intangibles and other assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Development costs for computer software, cloud computing arrangements and website development are expensed or capitalized based on the nature of the activities. Planning stage activities are expensed as incurred. Application and development stage activities are capitalized. Operating stage activities post-implementation are generally expensed as incurred unless they add additional functionality to the software. Training costs regardless of the stage of development are expensed as incurred. The intangibles and other assets are amortized on a straight line basis.
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The IP license intangible consists of technological know-how obtained as part of the SERES Asset Purchase and is being amortized over a useful life of 2 years.
The favorable lease intangible relates to the ground lease assumed as part of the SERES Asset Purchase and is being amortized to rent expense over the remaining noncancellable term of the lease of approximately 30 years.
Computer software and website development consist of perpetual software licenses and capitalized development costs, which are being amortized over the useful life of 3 years.
Service contract assets consist of noncancellable service contracts related to cloud computing and the related capitalized development costs and are amortized over the noncancellable term of the hosting arrangement.
Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets — The carrying amount of long-lived assets is reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that affect the reportedcarrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. When such events occur, the Company will compare the carrying amounts of the assets to their undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the Company determines that the carrying value of the asset is not recoverable, a permanent impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. When a long-lived asset is disposed, the related costs and accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed and any gain or loss on the disposal is recorded.
Research and Development Costs — The Company expenses research and development costs as they are incurred. Research and development costs consist primarily of contracted development services, prototype and sample costs including any related shipping or transport costs. There were no research and development costs for the Predecessor.
Share-Based Compensation— We use the fair value method of accounting for the restricted stock units (“RSUs”) granted to employees to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for the share-based awards. The fair value of RSUs is measured on the grant date based on the closing fair market value of our common share. The resulting cost is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the awards, usually the vesting period, which is generally three years for RSUs. Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis, net of actual forfeitures in the period. For performance-based awards with a vesting schedule based entirely on the attainment of performance conditions, share-based compensation expense is recognized for each tranche over the vesting period ascribed to the achievement of the operational milestone for such tranche when the achievement of each individual performance milestone becomes probable. For performance-based awards with a vesting schedule based entirely on the attainment of market conditions, the fair value of such awards is estimated on the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation; the share-based compensation expense associated with each tranche is recognized over the derived service period determined by the Monte Carlo simulation.

As we accumulate additional employee share-based awards data over time and as we incorporate market data related to our common share, we may calculate significantly different volatility values, which could materially impact the valuation of our share-based awards and the share-based compensation expense that we will recognize in future periods. Share-based compensation expense is recorded in research and development expense and general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Segment Information — Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which separate financial information is available and regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and assessing the performance of an individual segment. The CODM is the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). The Company has determined that it currently has 1 reportable segment as the CEO reviews financial information presented at the total Company level based on discrete financial information, which is only available at this level, for purposes of assessing the operating performance and allocating resources.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan — The Company provides a defined benefit plan to certain former and current union employees. The determination of the obligation and expense is dependent on certain actuarial assumptions. Changes in those assumptions are recognized immediately through earnings. The service component of net periodic benefit costs is reported as general and administrative expense while all other components of net periodic benefit costs are reported as other expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Income Taxes — Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized on the basis of the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences that exist between the financial statement carrying value of the assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingentthe respective tax values, and net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards on a tax jurisdiction basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities atare measured using enacted tax rates that will apply in the date ofyears in which the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statementstemporary differences are expected to be recovered or paid. The effect on deferred tax assets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. One of the more significant accounting estimates included in these financial statements is the determination of the fair value of the warrant liabilities.

Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effectliabilities of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in tax rates is recorded in the near term dueresults of operations in the period that includes the enactment date under the law. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly,reduce deferred tax assets to the actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

Class A Common Stock Subjectamount expected to Possible Redemption

be realized.

The Company accountsbelieves that its income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained on audit and does not anticipate any adjustments that will result in a material adverse effect on its combined financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain tax positions have been recorded. The Company does not expect its Class A common stock subjectunrecognized tax benefits to possible redemption in accordance withchange significantly over the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” Class A common stock subject to mandatory redemption is classified as a liability instrument and is measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable common stock (including common stock that features redemption rights that is either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within the Company’s control) is classified as temporary equity. At all other times, common stock is classified as stockholders’ equity. The Company’s common stock features certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of the Company’s control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Class A common stock subject to possible redemption is presented as temporary equity, outside of the stockholders’ equity section of the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Offering Costs

Offering costs consisted of legal, accounting, underwriting fees and other that were directly related to the Initial Public Offering. Offering costs were allocated on a relative fair value basis between stockholders’ equity and expense. The portion of offering costs allocated to the public warrants has been charged to expense. The portion of offering costs allocated to the public shares has been charged to stockholders’ equity. Offering costs amounted to $14,185,268, of which $13,949,056 were charged to stockholders’ equity upon the completion of the Initial Public Offering on August 21, 2020 and $236,212 were expensed to the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

next twelve months.

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Warrant Liabilities

The Company accounts for the Public Warrants (as defined in Note 3) and Private Placement Warrants (as defined in Note 4) (collectively, the “Warrants”)warrants in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815-40 under which the Warrantswarrants do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as liabilities. Accordingly, the Company classifies the Warrantswarrants as liabilities at their fair value and adjustadjusts the Warrantswarrants to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in our statement of operations. The Private Warrants and the Public Warrants for periods where no observable traded price was available are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation. For periods subsequent to the detachment of the Public Warrantspublic warrants from the Units,units issued in the Public WarrantForum's initial public offering, the public warrant quoted market price was used as the fair value of the warrants as of each relevant date.

Income Taxes

Other Long-Term Liabilities — Other long-term liabilities for the Successor consist of the long-term portion of a noncancellable service contract that are payable beyond one year.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes under ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statements 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. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had a deferred tax asset of approximately $1,166,000 and $900,000, respectively, which had a full valuation allowance recorded against it of approximately $1,166,000 and $900,000, respectively.


The Company’s currently taxable income primarily consists of interest income on the Trust Account. 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, 2021, the Company recorded no income tax expense. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was zero, which differs from the expected income tax rate due to the start-up costs (discussed above) which are not currently deductible and permanent differences due to the change in the fair value of the warrant liabilities. The provision for income taxes was deemed to be de minimis for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

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. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. There were no unrecognized tax benefits and no amounts accrued for interest and penalties as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. 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.

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

Net incomecomputes basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss)available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding foroutstanding. As a result of the periods.

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations includes a presentation of income (loss) per share for common shares subject to possible redemption in a manner similar toBusiness Combination, the two-class method of income (loss) per share. Net income per common share, basic and diluted, for Class A redeemable common stock is calculated by dividing the interest income earned on the Trust Account, byCompany has retrospectively adjusted the weighted average number of Class A redeemable common stockshares outstanding since original issuance. Net incomeprior to the Business Combination by multiplying them by the merger exchange ratio. The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share is similar to the computation of basic for Class A and B non-redeemable common stock is calculated by dividingearnings (loss) per share, except the net loss, adjusted for income attributable to Class A redeemable common stock, byCompany adjusts the weighted average number of Class Ashares outstanding to include estimates of additional shares that would be issued if potentially dilutive common shares had been issued. In addition, the Company adjusts income (loss) available to common shareholders to include any changes in income or loss that would result from the assumed issuance of the dilutive common shares. For the three and B non-redeemablenine months ended September 30, 2021, there were no dilutive potential common stock outstandingshares due to the fact that the average share price during the periods was lower than the strike price of the warrants, the contingent share price thresholds for the period. Share settlement ofEarnout Shares were not met during the Company's warrants to purchase an aggregate of 8,580,416 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 was presumed for the calculation of diluted earnings per share because it is more dilutive than the cash settlement alternative. Under this assumption, the contract is settled in common shares,periods, and the effect of including outstanding RSUs would have an anti-dilutive effect.

Fair Value Measurements —Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability classification (change in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Fair value measurements for assets or liabilities required to measured or disclosed at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of derivative warrant liabilitythe following three categories:
Level 1:
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2:
Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, for similar assets or liabilities that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3:
Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity and that are financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements — In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018-15, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40), Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract”. This ASU aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is reversed as a numerator adjustment)service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). Potentially dilutive weighted average sharesASU 2018-15 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 31, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this ASU should be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of 161,066 are included inadoption. The Company early adopted ASU 2018-15 effective April 1, 2021. As the denominator. Class A and B non-redeemable common stock includes the Founder Shares and Private Placement Shares as these shares do not have any redemption features and do not participate in the income earnedCompany had no implementation costs incurred related to a cloud computing arrangement prior to that date, there was no impact on the Trust Account.

The following table reflectsretrospective periods. For the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share (in dollars, except per share amounts):

  Three Months Ended March 31 
  2021  2020 
Redeemable Class A Common Stock        
Numerator: Earnings allocable to Redeemable Class A Common Stock        
Interest Income $6,166  $ 
Income and Franchise Tax  (6,166)   
Net Earnings $  $ 
Denominator: Weighted Average Redeemable Class A Common Stock        
Redeemable Class A Common Stock, Basic and Diluted  25,000,000    
Earnings/Basic and Diluted Redeemable Class A Common Stock $  $ 
         
Non-Redeemable Class A and B Common Stock        
Basic Income (Loss) per Share        
Numerator: Net loss minus Redeemable Net Earnings        
Net income (loss) $12,486,665  $(160)
Net Earnings applicable to Redeemable Class A and B Common Stock      
Non-Redeemable Net Income (Loss) $12,486,665  $(160)
Denominator: Weighted Average Non-Redeemable Class A and B Common Stock        
Class A and B Non-Redeemable Common Stock, Basic and Diluted (1)  6,991,250   6,250,000 
Income (Loss)/Basic and Diluted Non-Redeemable Class A and B Common Stock $1.79  $(0.00)
         
Diluted Loss per Share        
Numerator: Non-Redeemable Net Income - Basic minus Change in fair value of warrant liabilities        
Non-Redeemable Net Income - Basic $12,486,665  $(160)
Less: Change in fair value of warrant liabilities  (13,534,820)   
Non-Redeemable Net Loss – Diluted $(1,048,155) $(160)
Denominator: Weighted Average Non-Redeemable Class A and B Common Stock        
Class A and B Non-Redeemable Common Stock, Diluted (2)  7,152,316   6,250,000 
Loss/Diluted Non-Redeemable Class A and B Common Stock $(0.15) $(0.00)

(1)The weighted average non-redeemable common stock for the three months ended March 31,three months ended September 30, 2021, includes the effect of 741,250 Private Placement Units, which were issued in conjunction with the Initial Public Offering in August 2020.


(2)As of March 31, 2021, diluted weighted average shares outstanding was calculated using the treasury stock method utilizing a weighted average share price of $11.72 and the effect of the warrants sold in the Initial Public Offering and the private placement to purchase an aggregate of 8,580,416 shares of common stock.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company capitalized $0.2 million of development cost related to concentrationsa SAP cloud computing arrangement that will be amortized over the noncancellable service contract period of credit risk consist of a cash accountfive years beginning in a financial institution, which, at times, may exceed the Federal Depository Insurance Coverage of $250,000. The Company has not experienced losses on this account and management believes the Company is not exposed to significant risks on such account.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” approximates the carrying amounts represented in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, primarily due to their short-term nature.

RecentJune 2021.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Pronouncements In August 2020,February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, ”Debt—Debt with Conversion2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short term leases) at the commencement date: (1) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in(2) a right of use asset, which is an Entity’s Own Equity” (“ASU 2020-06”), which simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models required under current GAAP. ASU 2020-06 removes certain settlement conditionsasset that are required for equity contractsrepresents the lessee’s right to qualifyuse, or control the use of, a specified asset for the derivative scope exception and it also simplifies the diluted earnings per share calculationlease term. The amendments in certain areas.this ASU 2020-06 isare effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim2021. Additionally, in July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases: Targeted Improvements (“ASU 2018-11”), which provided an alternate transition method by allowing entities to initially apply the new lease standard at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. The adoption of the standard will impact the balance sheet requiring the Company to record an operating lease liability for the present value of the remaining lease payments on the date of transition and a right-of-use asset

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equal to the operating lease liability adjusted for any deferred rent, prepaid rent expense and lease intangibles. The Company does not expect there to be any impact on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as the rent expense for operating leases will continue to be on a straight-line basis under the new standard.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”. This ASU is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and clarifying certain aspects of the current guidance to promote consistency among reporting entities. ASU 2019-12 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all the amendments in the same period. Most amendments within thosethis ASU are required to be applied on a prospective basis, while certain amendments must be applied on a retrospective or modified retrospective basis. The Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact on its financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, “Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans-General (Subtopic 715-20) Disclosure Framework”. The amendments in this update remove disclosures that no longer are considered cost beneficial, clarify the specific requirements of disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2021 with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2020-06 effective as of January 1, 2021. The adoption of ASU 2020-06 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, wouldexpect this standard to have a material effectimpact on the Company’s condensed consolidatedits financial statements.

NOTE 3. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

Pursuant

7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
SuccessorPredecessor
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Construction in progress:
Buildings$— $83,445 
Machinery and equipment71,220 47,000 
Total construction in progress71,220 130,445 
Buildings113,893 — 
Land1,859 1,243 
Site Improvements1,203 — 
Leasehold improvements1,906 — 
Machinery and equipment2,345 247 
Computer hardware339 — 
Furniture and fixtures201 37 
Vehicles188 42 
Subtotal193,154 132,014 
Accumulated depreciation(418)(106)
Net property, plant and equipment$192,736 $131,908 

There was no property, plant and equipment for the Successor as of December 31, 2020.
The Company has no capital leases.
Depreciation related to property, plant and equipment for the Initial Public Offering,periods presented was as follows (in thousands):
SuccessorPredecessor
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021For the
period from
August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
$384 $418 $— $12 $23 $35 
8. LEASES
On January 16, 2021, the Company sold 25,000,000 Units, at a price of $10.00 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one share of Class A common stock and one-third of one redeemable warrant (“Public Warrant”). Each whole Public Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment (see Note 7).

NOTE 4. PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Simultaneouslycommenced an operating lease for an office building that will expire on December 31, 2023. In conjunction with the closing of the Initial Public Offering,SERES Asset Purchase on June 25, 2021, the SponsorCompany entered into a sublease for the land adjacent to the ELMS Facility, which functions as a parking lot for the ELMS Facility. Operating lease expense for the periods presented was as follows (in thousands):

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SuccessorPredecessor
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021For the
period from
August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
$85 $208 $— $18 $35 $54 
9. INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS (SUCCESSOR)
Intangible and other assets of the Successor consisted of the following (in thousands):

Successor
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
IP license intangible$5,948 $— 
Favorable lease intangible151 — 
Computer software and website development costs96 39 
Subtotal6,195 39 
Accumulated amortization(813)(1)
Intangible assets, net5,382 38 
Service contract asset, net742 — 
Intangible and other assets, net$6,124 $38 
Amortization expense related to intangible assets, excluding the favorable lease intangible, was $758 thousand and $812 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
The amortization of the service contract and related development costs included in IT expense was $14 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The current portion of the service contract of $0.2 million, representing the amount expected to be amortized to expense over the next 12 months is reported in prepaid expenses and other current assets.
There were no intangible or other assets for the Predecessor.
10. INCOME TAXES

As the Successor and Predecessor have not generated any taxable income since inception, the net deferred tax assets were fully offset by valuation allowances and no benefit from federal or state income tax has been included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management believes it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized; accordingly, a valuation allowance has been established for the full amount of the deferred tax assets.

As of September 30, 2021, there were no unrecognized tax benefits. The Company does not expect the unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next 12 months. The Company currently has no federal or state tax examinations in progress nor has it had any federal or state tax examinations since its inception. As a result, all of the Company’s net operating loss carryforwards are subject to federal and state tax examination.
11. CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES (SUCCESSOR)
On December 10, 2020, ELM issued the ELM Convertible Notes, which would have matured on June 10, 2022, to certain investors. The principal amount of $25 million accrued interest at the rate of 0.15% per annum. Unpaid interest (“PIK Interest”) was capitalized to the outstanding principal balance. In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the outstanding principal of $25 million plus accrued PIK Interest of $20 thousand converted into shares of common stock, at a conversion price per share equal to the product of (i) the price per share paid by the PIPE Investors in the PIPE Investment of $10 per share multiplied by (ii) 0.90909 resulting in 2,752,223 common shares being issued by the Company.
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The Company accounted for the ELM Convertible Notes as a share-settled debt based on its conclusion that the ELM Convertible Notes represented an obligation to issue a variable number of shares predominantly based on a fixed amount. As a result, the Company was accreting the carrying value to the expected settlement value over the life of the ELM Convertible Notes under the effective interest method using an accretion rate of 6.29%. Upon consummation of the Business Combination, the Company accelerated the accretion of the notes to their redemption value of $27.5 million resulting in total interest expense for the ELM Convertible Notes of $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
12. SERES LAND CONTRACT OBLIGATION AND PROMISSORY NOTE (SUCCESSOR)
In conjunction with the closing of the SERES Asset Purchase, the Company is obligated to make future payments under the Land Contract and Promissory Note. The Land Contract obligation is non-interest bearing and the underwriters purchasedPromissory Note has a stated interest rate of 0.13% and both mature on April 30, 2023. The fair value of the obligations on the date of closing (June 25, 2021) were determined to be $112.4 million with an aggregateeffective interest rate of 741,250 Private Placement Units at a price2.67%. The required principal payments under the obligations as of $10.00 per Private Placement Unit, for an aggregate purchase priceSeptember 30, 2021 were as follows (in thousands):
DescriptionLand Contract
Obligation
Promissory
Note
Total Payments
19 Consecutive equal monthly installments through April 30, 2023$3,103 $1,420 $4,523 
Total principal payments under Land Contract and Promissory Note$58,965 $26,987 $85,952 
Fair value at inception$69,612 $42,824 $112,436 
The carrying values as of $7,412,500. The Sponsor purchased 616,250 Private Placement Units andSeptember 30, 2021 were as follows (in thousands):
Land Contract
Obligation
Promissory
Note
Total Carrying Value
Carrying value as of September 30, 2021$57,658 $26,428 $84,086 
Less current portion due in next 12 months(37,242)(17,044)(54,286)
Noncurrent$20,416 $9,384 $29,800 

13. WARRANT LIABILITIES (SUCCESSOR)
Each whole warrant entitles the underwriters purchased 125,000 Private Placement Units. Each Private Placement Unit consists of one share of Class A common stock (“Private Placement Share”) and one-third of one warrant (each, a “Private Placement Warrant”). Each Private Placement Warrant is exercisableholder thereof to purchase one1 share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment.share. As of September 30, 2021, there were 8,580,375 warrants outstanding consisting of 8,396,673 public warrants, which were included in the units issued in Forum's initial public offering ("Public Warrants"), and 183,702 private placement warrants, which were included in the units issued in the concurrent private placement at the time of Forum's initial public offering ("Private Placement Warrants" and, collectively with the Public Warrants, the "warrants"). The proceeds fromPublic and Private Placement Warrants were accounted for as liabilities and are presented as warrant liabilities on the salecondensed consolidated balance sheets. The warrant liabilities are measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring basis, with changes in fair value presented within change in fair value of warrant liabilities in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The measurements of the Private Placement Unitswarrants were added to the proceeds from the Initial Public Offering held in the Trust Account. If the Company does not complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period, the proceeds from the sale of the Private Placement Units held in the Trust Account will be used to fund the redemption of the Public Shares (subject to the requirements of applicable law), and the Private Placement Units and all underlying securities will expire worthless.


NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Founder Shares

On June 26, 2019, the Sponsor purchased 5,750,000 shares of the Company’s Class B common stock (the “Founder Shares”) for an aggregate price of $25,000. On July 1, 2020, the Company effected a stock split of 1:1.25 with respect to the Class B common stock, resulting in the Sponsor holding an aggregate of 7,187,500 Founder Shares.

The Founder Shares included an aggregate of up to 937,500 shares of Class B common stock subject to forfeiture by the Sponsor to the extent that the underwriters’ over-allotment was not exercised in full or in part, so that the Sponsor would own,based on an as-converted basis, 20% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares after the Initial Public Offering (assuming the Sponsor does not purchase any Public Shares in the Initial Public Offering and excluding the Private Placement Shares). On October 5, 2020, the underwriters’ over-allotment option expired unexercised, resulting in the forfeiture of 937,500 shares. Accordingly, as of October 5, 2020, there are 6,250,000 Founder Shares issued and outstanding (see Note 7).

The Sponsor has agreed, subject to certain limited exceptions, not to transfer, assign or sell any of its Founder Shares until the earlier to occur of: (A) one year after the completion of a Business Combination or (B) subsequent to a Business Combination, (x) if the closing price of the 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 a Business Combination, or (y) the date on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange or other similar transaction 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.

Administrative Support Agreement

The Company entered into an agreement, commencing on August 19, 2020, to pay an affiliate of the Sponsor a total of $25,000 per month for 24 months for office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative support. Such payments will be accelerated if the Company consummates its initial Business Combination prior to the end of its 24-month term, or $600,000 in the aggregate. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company incurred and paid $75,000 in fees for these services.

Related Party Loans

On June 26, 2019, as amended on July 2, 2020, the Sponsor agreed to loan the Company an aggregate of up to $300,000 to cover expenses related to the Initial Public Offering pursuant to a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”). The Promissory Note was non-interest bearing and payable on the earlier of December 31, 2020 or the completion of the Initial Public Offering. The outstanding balance under the Promissory Note of $40,000 was repaid at the closing of the Initial Public Offering on August 21, 2020.

In addition, in order to finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor, or certain of the Company’s officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds as may be required (“Working Capital Loans”). If the Company completes a Business Combination, the Company would repay the Working Capital Loans. Otherwise, the Working Capital Loans would be repaid only out of funds held outside the Trust Account. In the event that a Business Combination does not close, the Company may use a portion of proceeds held outside the Trust Account to repay the Working Capital Loans but no proceeds held in the Trust Account would be used to repay the Working Capital Loans. Except for the foregoing, the terms of such Working Capital Loans, if any, have not been determined and no written agreements exist with respect to such loans. The Working Capital Loans would either be repaid upon consummation of a Business Combination, without interest, or, at the lender’s discretion, up to $1,200,000 of such Working Capital Loans may be convertible into units of the post Business Combination entity at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units would be identical to the Private Placement Units. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, no Working Capital Loans were outstanding.

NOTE 6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Risks and Uncertainties

Management continues to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and has concluded that while it is reasonably possible that the virus could have a negative effect on the Company’s financial position, results of its operations and/or close of a business combination, the specific impact is not readily determinableWarrants as of the date of these financial statements. September 30, 2021.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


Registration Rights

Pursuant to a registration rights agreement entered into on August 18, 2020, the holders of the Founder Shares (including any shares of Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of the Founder Shares), Private Placement Units, Private Placement Shares, Private Placement Warrants (and any shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Private Placement Warrants), and securities that may be issued upon conversion of Working Capital Loans are entitled to registration rights requiring the Company to register such securities for resale (in the case of the Founder Shares, only after conversion to Class A common stock). Certain holders of these securities will be entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form demands, that the Company register such securities for sale under the Securities Act. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the completion of a Business Combination and rights to require the Company to register for resale such securities pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the underwriters may not exercise their demand and “piggyback” registration rights after five and seven years after the effective date of the registration statement related to the Initial Public Offering and may not exercise their demand rights on more than one occasion. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.

Underwriting Agreement

The Company granted the underwriters a 45-day option from the date of the Initial Public Offering to purchase up to 3,750,000 additional Units to cover over-allotments, if any, at the Initial Public Offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. On October 5, 2020, the underwriters’ over-allotment option expired unexercised.

The underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, or $8,750,000 in the aggregate. The deferred fee will be forfeited by the underwriters solely in the event that the Company fails to complete a Business Combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.

 Merger Agreement

On December 10, 2020, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Merger Sub, ELM, and Jason Luo, in the capacity as the initial stockholder representative thereto, pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions set forth therein, Merger Sub will merge with and into ELM (the “Merger”), with ELM surviving the merger in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the related ancillary agreements, the “Business Combination”). The Business Combination is subject to certain closing conditions, including the Carveout Transaction (as defined in the Merger Agreement). Prior to the Carveout Transaction, ELM will have limited operations.

The aggregate consideration payable to the stockholders of ELM at the closing of the Business Combination (the “Closing”) is $1,300,000,000, payable solely in shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), valued at $10.00 per share, subject to the purchase price adjustments and deductions as set forth in the Merger Agreement less $292,000,000, the value of the 29,200,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for a new long-term equity incentive plan ($150,000,000 of which are restricted share units with vesting terms substantially similar to the Earnout Shares (as defined below)), less $2,500,000, the value of the Adjustment Escrow Stock (as defined below), and less $50,000,000, the value of the Earnout Shares (the “Closing Merger Consideration”).

In addition, an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Earnout Shares”) will be placed into escrow at Closing and will be payable to ELM stockholders (the “ELM Stockholders”) during the 36-month period following the Closing (the “Earnout Period”) as follows: (i) if the closing price of the Common Stock (the “Closing Price”) equals or exceeds $14.00 on any 20 trading days in any 30-consecutive-day trading period, then 2,500,000 Earnout Shares will be released from escrow to the ELM Stockholders, and (ii) if the Closing Price equals or exceeds $16.00 on any 20 trading days in any 30-consecutive-day trading period, then the remaining 2,500,000 Earnout Shares will be released from escrow to the ELM Stockholders. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, if a qualifying Change in Control (as defined in the Merger Agreement) occurs during the Earnout Period, all Earnout Shares not previously released will be released to the ELM Stockholders. Any Earnout Shares not released prior to the expiration of the Earnout Period will be forfeited and cancelled.

The Company has agreed that, at the Closing, the Company will place 250,000 shares of Common Stock into an adjustment escrow account (the “Adjustment Escrow Stock”) to secure any downward post-closing purchase price adjustment. Following the date on which the Closing Merger Consideration is finally determined, all or a portion of those shares of Common Stock will either be released to the ELM Stockholders or released to the Company in accordance with the adjustment mechanisms set forth in the Merger Agreement.

The Merger Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants by the parties thereto and the closing is subject to certain conditions as further described in the Merger Agreement.


NOTE 7. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Stock — The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Company’s board of directors. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.

Class A Common Stock — The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote for each share. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were 4,008,604 and 5,257,271 shares of Class A common stock issued and outstanding, excluding 21,732,646 and 20,483,979 Class A common stock subject to possible redemption, respectively.

Class B Common Stock — The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Holders of Class B common stock are entitled to one vote for each share At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were 6,250,000 shares of Class B common stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

Holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock will vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders, except as required by law.

The shares of Class B common stock will automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock at the time of the consummation of a Business Combination on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like, and subject to further adjustment. In the case that additional shares of Class A common stock or equity-linked securities, are issued or deemed issued in excess of the amounts offered in the Initial Public Offering and in connection with the closing of a Business Combination, the number of shares of Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of all shares of Class B common stock will equal, in the aggregate, on an as-converted basis, 25% of the sum of the total number of all shares of Class A common stock outstanding after such conversion (after giving effect to any redemptions of shares of Class A common stock by public stockholders and excluding the shares of Class A common stock underlying the Private Placement Units), including the total number of shares of Class A common stock issued, or deemed issued or issuable upon conversion or exercise of any equity-linked securities or rights issued or deemed issued, by the Company in connection with or in relation to the consummation of a Business Combination, excluding any shares of Class A common stock or equity-linked securities or rights exercisable for or convertible into shares of Class A common stock issued, or to be issued, to any seller in a Business Combination or any private placement-equivalent units issued to the Sponsor, its affiliates or certain of the Company’s officers and directors upon conversion of Working Capital Loans made to the Company, provided that such conversion of the shares of Class B common stock will never occur on a less than one-for-one basis.

NOTE 8. WARRANT LIABILITIES

As of March 31, 2021, there were 8,580,416 Warrants outstanding. Public Warrants may only be exercised for a whole number of shares. No fractional warrants will bewere issued upon separation of the Unitsunits issued in the initial public offering into their component parts of Public Warrants and only whole warrants will trade.shares of common stock. The Public Warrants will becomebecame exercisable on the later of (a) 12 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering and (b) 30 days after the completion of a Business Combination.

The Company will not be obligated to deliver any shares of Class A common stock pursuant to the exercise of a warrant and will have no obligation to settle such warrant exercise unless a registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to the issuance of the shares of Class A common underlying the warrants is then effective and a current prospectus relating thereto is current, subject to the Company satisfying its obligations with respect to registration. No warrant will be exercisable and the Company will not be obligated to issue any shares of Class A common stock upon exercise of a warrant unless the Class A common stock issuable upon such warrant exercise has registered, qualified or deemed to be exempt under the securities laws of the state of residence of the registered holder.

The Company has agreed that as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 15 business days after the closing of a Business Combination, it will use its commercially reasonable efforts to file with the SEC a registration statement registering the issuance, under the Securities Act, of the shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants. The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the same to become effective and to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement and a current prospectus relating thereto, until the expiration of the warrants in accordance with the provisions of the warrant agreement. If a registration statement covering the shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants is not effective by the 60th business day after the closing of a Business Combination, warrant holders may, until such time as there is an effective registration statement and during the period when the Company will have failed to maintain an effective registration statement, exercise the warrants on a “cashless basis” in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act or another exemption. Notwithstanding the above, if the Class A common stock is at the time of any exercise of a warrant not listed on a national securities exchange such that it satisfies the definition of a “covered security” under Section 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act, the Company may, at its option, require holders of Public Warrants who exercise their warrants to do so on a “cashless basis” in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act and, in the event the Company so elects, the Company will not be required to file or maintain in effect a registration statement, but will use its commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify the shares under applicable blue sky laws to the extent an exemption is not available.

August 21, 2021.

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Redemption of warrants when the price per share of Class A common stock equals or exceeds $18.00$18. Once the warrants become exercisable, theThe Company may redeem the outstanding warrants (except with respect to the Private Placement 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 to each warrant holder; and
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 to each warrant holder; and
if, and only if, the closing price of the Class A common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like and for certain issuances of Class A common stock and equity-linked securities as described below) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders.

If and when the warrants become redeemable by the Company it may exercise itssends the notice of redemption right even ifto the Company is unable to register or qualify the underlying securities for sale under all applicable state securities laws.

warrant holders.

Redemption of warrants when the price per share of Class A common stock equals or exceeds $10.00. Once the warrants become exercisable, theThe Company may redeem the outstanding warrants:

in whole and not in part;
at $0.10 per warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption provided that holders will be able to exercise their warrants on a cashless basis prior to redemption and receive that number of shares, based on the redemption date and the fair market value of the Class A common stock;
if, and only if, the closing price of the Class A common stock equals or exceeds $10.00 per share (as adjusted per stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within the 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders; and
if the closing price of the Class A common stock for any 20 trading days within the 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders is less than $18.00 per share (as adjusted per stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, recapitalizations and the like), the Private Placement Warrants must also be concurrently called for redemption on the same terms as the outstanding Public Warrants, as described above.

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in whole and not in part;
at $0.10 per warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption provided that holders will be able to exercise their warrants on a cashless basis prior to redemption and receive that number of shares, based on the redemption date and the fair market value of the common stock;
if, and only if, the closing price of the common stock equals or exceeds $10.00 per share (as adjusted per stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within the 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders; and
if the closing price of the common stock for any 20 trading days within the 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders is less than $18.00 per share (as adjusted per stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, recapitalizations and the like), the Private Placement Warrants must also be concurrently called for redemption on the same terms as the outstanding Public Warrants, as described above.
If the Company calls the Public Warrants for redemption for cash, management will have the option to require all holders that wish to exercise the Public Warrants to do so on a “cashless basis,” as described in the warrant agreement.agreement between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the event of a stock dividend, or recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. However, except as described below, theThe warrants will not be adjusted for the issuance of common stock at a price below itsthe exercise price.price of the warrants Additionally, in no event will the Company be required to net cash settle the warrants. If the Company is unable to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period and the Company liquidates the funds held in the Trust Account, holders of warrants will not receive any of such funds with respect to their warrants, nor will they receive any distribution from the Company’s assets held outside of the Trust Account with the respect to such warrants. Accordingly, the warrants may expire worthless.

In addition, if (x) the Company issues additional shares of Class A common stock or equity-linked securities for capital raising purposes in connection with the closing of a Business Combination at an issue price or effective issue price of less than $9.20 per share of Class A 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 Sponsor or its affiliates, without taking into account any Founder Shares held by the Sponsor or such affiliates, as applicable, prior to such issuance) (the “Newly Issued Price”), (y) the aggregate gross proceeds from such issuances represent more than 60% of the total equity proceeds, and interest thereon, available for the funding of a Business Combination on the date of the consummation of a Business Combination (net of redemptions), and (z) the volume weighted average trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period starting on the trading day after the day on which the Company consummates a Business Combination (such price, the “Market Value”) is below $9.20 per share, the exercise price of the warrants will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 115% of the higher of the Market Value and the Newly Issued Price, the $18.00 per share redemption trigger price will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 180% of the higher of the Market Value and the Newly Issued Price, and the $10.00 per share redemption trigger price will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to the higher of the Market Value and the Newly Issued Price.


The Private Placement Warrants are identical to the Public Warrants underlying the Units sold in the Initial Public Offering, except that the Private Placement Warrants and the shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Private Placement Warrants will not be transferable, assignable or saleable until 30 days after the completion of a Business Combination, subject to certain limited exceptions, and will be entitled to certain registration rights (see Note 6). Additionally, theexercise.


The Private Placement Warrants will be exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis, at the holder’s option, and be non-redeemable (except as described above under “Redemption of warrants when the price per share of common stock equals or exceeds $10.00”) so long as they are held by the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees (except for a number of shares of Class A common stock as described above under Redemption of warrants when the price per share of Class A common stock equals or exceeds $10.00).transferees. If the Private Placement Warrants are held by someone other than the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees, the Private Placement Warrants will be redeemable by the Company in all redemption scenarios and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the Public Warrants.

NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

14. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Defined Benefit Plan
The Company assumed the Predecessor's defined benefit plan as part of the SERES Asset Purchase. Net periodic pension costs for the periods presented consist of the following (in thousands):
SuccessorPredecessor
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021For the
period from
August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Service cost$$$— $12 $16 $37 
Interest cost— — 
Expected return on plan assets— — — — — — 
Net periodic costs$$10 $— $12 $18 $38 
Defined Contribution Plans (Predecessor)
Certain union and non-union employees of Predecessor participated in 401(k) plans. The Predecessor recorded expense for contributions to these plans related to dedicated EVAP Operations employees for the periods presented as follows (in thousand):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Non-union 401(k)$$22 $29 
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Union 401(k)
Defined contribution plan expense$$24 $34 
15. SHARE BASED COMPENSATION
Successor:

Under the Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the Company may grant incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock RSUs, other stock-based awards, other cash-based awards, and dividend equivalents to key personnel and employees.During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued RSUs subject to time-based or earnout and performance based requirements.

Earnout and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units

Earnout and performance based RSUs represent the right to receive a share of the Company’s common stock if service, performance, and/or market conditions, or a combination thereof, are met over a defined period. Earnout and performance based RSUs are granted at the fair market value on the date of the grant. The RSUs 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 Company’s financial assetsmarket condition RSUs is recognized as compensation expense over the greater of the Monte Carlo simulation model’s derived service period and liabilities reflects management’s estimate of amounts thatthe arrangement’s explicit service period, assuming both conditions must be met.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company would have receivedgranted 14,148,000 in connection withEarnout RSUs that entitle the saleholder to receive half of the assets or paid in connection with the transfercommon shares of the liabilitiesCompany granted if, during a 36-month period, the closing price of the common stock for any 20 trading days in an orderly transaction betweenany 30 consecutive day trading period exceeds $14.00 and the other half of the common shares of the Company granted if, during a 36-month period, the closing price of the common stock for any 20 trading days in any 30 consecutive day trading period exceeds $16.00 per share. A third-party valuation expert was engaged to complete a Monte Carlo simulation to account for the market participantscondition. That simulation takes into account the beginning stock price of the Company’s common stock, the expected volatilities for the Company’s stock price and the expected risk-free rate of return. The single grant-date fair value computed by this valuation method is recognized by the Company in accounting for the awards regardless of the actual future outcome of the market condition.

RSUs 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 RSUs and the grant date stock price. Compensation expense for RSUs 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 measurement date. In connection with measuringend of the performance period.

The following table summarizes the Company's unvested earnout and performance based RSU activity:

Number of sharesWeighted average grant date fair valueAggregate fair value
Unvested as of December 31, 2020— 00
  Granted16,435,250 4.43$68,635 
  Vested— 0
  Forfeited/Cancelled— 0
Unvested as of September 30, 202116,435,250 4.430

Time Based Restricted Stock Units

Time based RSUs represent the right to receive a share of the Company’s company stock based on time-based vesting.
Time based RSUs are granted at the fair market value on date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company's unvested time based RSU activity:

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Number of sharesWeighted average grant date fair valueAggregate fair value
Unvested as of December 31, 2020— 00
  Granted2,287,250 7.96$18,210 
  Vested— 0
  Forfeited/Cancelled— 0
Unvested as of September 30, 20212,287,250 7.960

Stock based compensation expense for all RSUs is as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30. 2021:

Research and development expense$472 
General and administrative expense4,639
Total$5,111 

The Company's total unrecognized compensation cost for all unvested RSUs as of September 30, 2021 was $72.4 million, which will be adjusted for future forfeitures, if any. The Company expects to recognize such cost over the 30 month period.
Predecessor:
Certain employees of the EVAP Operations were covered by the SF Motors 2018 Stock Option Plan. The stock option compensation expense has been derived from the equity awards granted by SERES to employees of EVAP Operations who are specifically identified in the plan as well as an allocation of expenses related to corporate employees of SERES. The compensation expense is based on the fair value of its assets and liabilities,stock options recognized over the Company seeks to maximizerequisite service period of the useindividual grantee, which equals the vesting period.
The SERES options expire ten years from the date of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities).grant. Share options granted generally vest over either 42 or 48 months. The following fair value hierarchy is used to classify assets and liabilities basedoptions vest 25% on the observable inputsone-year anniversary of the date of grant with the remaining balance vesting equally on a monthly basis over the remaining vesting term. Upon termination of employment, SERES employees have 90 days to exercise any vested options before the options are forfeited and unobservable inputs used in ordercancelled. SERES’s policy is to valuerecognize forfeitures as they occur.
No options were granted during the assets and liabilities:

Level 1:Quoted prices in active markets for identical assetsperiod from January 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021 or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2:Observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities and quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level 3:Unobservable inputs based on our assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The Company classifies its U.S. Treasury and equivalent securities as held-to-maturity in accordance with ASC Topic 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 treasury securities are recorded at amortized cost on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and adjustednine months ended September 30, 2020. Share based compensation expense for the amortization or accretionPredecessor periods were as follows (in thousands):

Predecessor
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
$19 $25 $75 
Upon consummation of premiums or discounts.

At March 31, 2021, assets held in the Trust AccountSERES Asset Purchase, SERES terminated the employment of all participants and none of the awards were comprised of $11 in cash and $250,004,031 in money market funds, which are invested in U.S. Treasury securities. At December 31, 2020, assets held in the Trust Account were comprised of $25 in cash and $250,066,565 in money market funds, which are invested in U.S. Treasury securities. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company withdrew $68,714 of interest income from the Trust Account for its franchise taxes.

exercised.

16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (SUCCESSOR)
The following table presents information about the Company’s assets that arewere measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value:

Description Level 

March 31,

2020

  

December 31,

2019

 
Assets:          
Marketable securities held in Trust Account – U.S. Treasury Securities Money Market Fund 1 $250,004,031  $250,066,565 
           
Liabilities:          
Warrant Liability – Public Warrants 1 $15,833,333  $28,999,999 
Warrant Liability – Private Placement Warrants 3 $491,695  $859,849 

The Warrants were accounted for as liabilitiesvalue (in thousands):

DescriptionLevelSeptember 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents - Money Market Funds1$139,014 $20,000 
Liabilities:
Warrant Liabilities - Public Warrants1$13,938 $— 
Warrant Liabilities - Private Placement Warrants2$305 $— 
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Money market funds are valued at the closing price reported by the fund sponsor from an actively traded exchange, which are included in accordance with ASC 815-40cash equivalents and are presented within warrant liabilities the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The warrant liabilities are measured atLevel 1 fair value at inception and on a recurring basis, with changes in fair value presented within change in fair value of warrant liabilities in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

measurements.

The Private Placement Warrants were valued using a Monte Carlo simulation, which is considered to be a Level 3 fair value measurement. The Monte Carlo simulation’s primary unobservable input utilized in determining the fair value of the Warrants discount for lack of marketability and the probability of consummation of the Business Combination. The discount for lack of marketability was determined using an average between the Finnerty and Chaffee Models at 4.42% as of March 31, 2021 and 4.99% as of December 31, 2020. The probability assigned to the consummation of the Business Combination was 95% as of March 31, 2021 and 80% as of December 31, 2020 which was determined based on management’s expectations based on the current market conditions and observed historical success rates of business combinations for special purpose acquisition companies. The measurements of the Public Warrants after the detachment of the Public Warrants from the Units is classified as Level 1 due to the use of an observable market quote in an active market under the ticker FIIIW.

The key inputs into the Monte Carlo simulation for the Private Placement Warrants were as follows:

Input: March 31,
2021
  December 31,
2020
 
Exercise price $11.50  $11.50 
Expected term (years)  5.63   5.13 
Probability of business combination closing  95.0%  80.0%
Risk-free interest rate  1.08%  0.38%
Expected volatility  27.5%  21.1%

The following table presents the changes in the fair value of the Level 3 warrant liabilities:

  Private
Placement
 
Fair value as of January 1, 2021 $859,849 
Change in fair value  (368,154)
Fair value as of March 31, 2021 $491,695 

Transfers to/from Levels 1, 2 and 3 are recognized at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between levels for the threenine months ended MarchSeptember 30, 2021.

The following table presents information about the Company’s financial instruments that were not measured at fair value at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to estimate such fair value (in thousands):
DescriptionLevelSeptember 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Liabilities:   
SERES Land Contract Obligation and Promissory Note3$84,086 $— 
ELM Convertible Notes3$— $25,411 
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities. We believe the Land Contract and Promissory Note obligations carrying value approximates fair value as there is not expected be a significant change from the initial recording of the obligations at fair value on June 25, 2021 less payments made up to September 30, 2021.

NOTE 10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Sampling results received in 2020 related to a groundwater investigation at the ELMS Facility indicated chromium contamination is present in the groundwater. The source of the chromium contamination is unknown, and EVAP Operations did not use, store or dispose of chromium during its period of ownership or operation. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (“IDEM”) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) have received the sampling results. IDEM and USEPA have not made any specific requests or demands for additional investigation of the plant, but additional discussions with IDEM and USEPA are anticipated. In the pending investigation, IDEM and USEPA have threatened a potential enforcement action to compel further investigation or remediation. The potential loss is currently neither probable nor reasonably estimable.
18. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Successor:
The Company evaluated subsequent eventsis authorized to issue 2 classes of stock to be designated as common stock and transactions that occurred afterpreferred stock as follows:

Preferred Stock — The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. The Company’s board of directors is authorized to issue 1 or more series of preferred stock, setting forth with respect to each series: the unauditednumber of shares to be included in such series, the voting powers, full or limited, or no voting power of the shares of such series, and the designation, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, if any, of the shares of each such series and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof. There are no preferred shares issued or outstanding.
Common Stock — The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. As of September 30, 2021, the Company had 5,250,000 shares held in escrow, consisting of 5,000,000 Earnout Shares and 250,000 shares held for any downward post-closing purchase price adjustment in connection with the Business Combination. The shares held in escrow are considered issued, but not outstanding as presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheet date upand for the calculation of earnings per share. Subsequent to September 30, 2021, shares held in escrow are to be released to the date thatELM shareholders.
Predecessor:
    The Predecessor financial statements are prepared on a carve-out basis to present a portion of the unauditedbusiness of SERES, which does not constitute a separate legal entity and therefore has no legal equity, therefore the net assets of the Predecessor have been presented as Predecessor parent's net investment.
19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Successor:

On June 23, 2021, an entity controlled by Jason Luo sold 6,097 common shares of ELM back to ELM for the original purchase price of $10.00 per share or a total of $61 thousand, prior to and in connection with the issuance of 5,000,000 shares of the Company's common
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stock to SERES upon the closing of the Business Combination pursuant to the SERES Asset Purchase Agreement. This transaction was presented in the condensed consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity (deficit).

Predecessor:
Corporate allocations and employee benefits - The Predecessor has not historically operated as a separate company and had various relationships with SERES whereby SERES provided services to EVAP Operations. SERES provided EVAP Operations with certain services, including, but not limited to, corporate executives, finance, human resources, information technology, legal affairs, office operations, project management office, and supply chain as well as other general support. The condensed financial statements of the Predecessor reflect an allocation of these costs reported in general and administrative expenses. When specific identification was not practicable, a proportional cost method was used, primarily based on headcount. Corporate allocations include support from Santa Clara and Auburn Hills. Certain employees of the Predecessor participated in the SERES defined benefit, defined contribution and share based compensation plans.

The corporate allocations and other related party transactions reported in the Predecessor period can be summarized as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Corporate allocations$789 $143 $2,039 
Sokon SAP license allocations$11 $21 $33 
Defined contribution plan expense$$24 $34 
Defined benefit plan expense$13 $17 $38 
Share based compensation expense$78 $25 $134 
Centralized Cash Management — As SERES used a centralized cash management system, all allocated costs and expenses have been deemed to have been paid by the Predecessor to SERES in the year in which costs were issued. Based upon this review,incurred. This resulted in changes in Predecessor parent’s net investment of $0.4 million for the period from January 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021 and $(0.1) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
20. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 13, 2021, the Company did not identify any subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

reached an agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited to supply batteries and secure production capacity needed for its all-electric Class 1 Urban Delivery commercial vehicle.




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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

References


Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us” or“us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer to the business and operations of Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. (f/k/a Forum Merger III Corporation. TheCorporation) and its consolidated subsidiary, Electric Last Mile, Inc. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this report to “ELM” are intended to refer specifically to Electric Last Mile, Inc., which is a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. All references to “Forum” refer to the Company before the closing of the Business Combination. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements regarding our future financial performance, strategy, operations, operating results, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. Any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include those that express a plan, belief, expectation, estimation, anticipation, intent, contingency, future development or similar expression. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “might,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “possible,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying terms. Forward-looking statements in this report may include, for example, statements about:

our ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and our ability to grow and manage growth profitably;
our financial and business performance following the Business Combination, including financial projections and business metrics;
our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans;
developments and projections relating to our competition and industry;
our business, expansion plans and opportunities;
our ability to profitably expand into new markets;
our ability to execute our business model, including market acceptance of our planned products and services;
our ability to realize our projected timelines and cost and volume targets for the production, launch and ramp up of production of our vehicles and the modification of our manufacturing facility;
our ability to obtain customers, obtain product orders, and convert our non-binding pre-orders into binding orders or sales;
our ability to implement our business plans and strategies;
our ability to raise capital in the future; and
our ability to address other factors detailed in this report in the section entitled “Risk Factors”.

We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, beliefs, estimates, projections, intentions and strategies regarding future events and on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, beliefs, estimates, projections, intentions and strategies are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Actual results and timing of certain events may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in this report. You should consider these factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

Management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes to help provide an understanding of our financial condition, the changes in our financial condition and our results of operations.

This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report (the “Financial Statements”). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meaning set forth in the Financial Statements. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report including, without limitation, statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “seek” and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management’s current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the period ending December 31, 2020 filed with the SEC and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors herein. The Company’s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

report.


Overview


We are a former blank check company incorporated onin June 25, 2019 under the name Forum Merger III Corporation as a Delaware corporation, and we were formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. We completed our initial public offering on August 21, 2020. As discussed in more detail below, on June 25, 2021, we completed the previously announced business combination with Electric Last Mile, Inc. (also referred to herein as “ELM”), a private company, and Electric Last Mile, Inc. completed the acquisition of certain assets of EVAP Operations as required by the Merger Agreement and as contemplated by the SERES Asset Purchase Agreement.

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We are a commercial electric vehicle solutions company founded for the purpose of designing, engineering, manufacturing and customizing electric “last mile” delivery and utility vehicles. According to the Electric Last Mile Solutions Market Study by Strategy&, over half of the total delivery cost for shipped packages is incurred in the last mile portion of the delivery. Our planned products are being designed with the goal of providing cost-effective, reliable and customized solutions for customers engaged in the last mile delivery of goods and services, with an anticipated lower cost of ownership as compared to competing internal combustion engine ("ICE") models. We launched our first product, the Urban Delivery vehicle during the current period, and expect to launch the on-road version in December, which will solidify our first-mover status in the Class 1 commercial vehicle segment in the U.S. market.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company executed a Firm Order Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Randy Marion Isuzu, LLC dba Randy Marion ELMS, a North Carolina limited liability company (“Randy Marion”), for the purchase by Randy Marion of certain electric urban delivery and urban utility vehicles, including a Class 1 electric urban delivery vehicle. Pursuant to the Agreement, Randy Marion will purchase and ELM will sell to Randy Marion a total of not less than 6,000 of the initial 8,000 Vehicles manufactured and produced by the Company (the “First Order Requirement”). In connection with the execution of the Agreement, Randy Marion issued a purchase order for 1,000 Vehicles. Pursuant to the Agreement, Randy Marion is required to issue another purchase order for at least 1,000 Vehicles on or before November 15, 2021 and all additional purchase orders required to fulfill the First Order Requirement must be issued by February 28, 2022. In the event that the Company has outstanding orders, in aggregate, for more than 2,000 Vehicles from other dealers before the completion of its manufacturing and production of its first 8,000 Vehicles, Randy Marion is required to issue purchase orders to fulfill the remainder of the First Order Requirement within three business days of receiving written notice from the Company. The Agreement expires upon the earlier of: (a) the First Order Requirement being satisfied or (b) December 31, 2022, unless it is terminated early. Upon the expiration or termination of the Agreement, Randy Marion has a right, for a period of one year, to sell back to the Company: (i) any new, unused, and undamaged Vehicles with less than 500 miles, then unsold in Randy Marion’s inventory, (ii) new, unused, and undamaged parts and accessories, contained in the original packaging, and (iii) special service tools recommended by the Company that are designed to service the Vehicles.

We have adjusted our anticipated production volume for 2021 to approximately 300 to 500. Factors contributing to the adjustment include: COVID-19 related impacts such as manufacturing delays, industry-wide supply chain issues and logistics challenges, and the availability of raw materials and cargo containers needed to transport vehicle components. In addition, in the short term, we have adjusted our gross margin projections for the remainder of the year to low single digits in order to account for supply chain issues, logistics challenges, and reduced availability of cargo containers needed to transport vehicle components. Furthermore, as a result of industry-wide supply chain issues and logistics challenges, we will increase our Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of our Urban Delivery to account for higher costs.

Our core mission is to transform the last mile commercial delivery business by meeting the needs and value considerations of customers who operate in the last mile segment. With the rise of e-commerce, this segment has experienced growing demand for electric vehicles that provide practical and cost-effective solutions to the issues facing the segment which include, but are not limited to, how to optimize delivery, efficiency and cost.

We believe that our in-house engineering expertise in vehicle integration, U.S. safety compliance and homologation, electric powertrain engineering, data connectivity, vehicle customization, and manufacturing will provide us with a differentiated capability to bring reliable and customizable electric vehicles to the U.S. market. We plan to use existing components and platforms from other vehicle manufacturers as the foundation for our vehicle designs for our first products, and source various subsystems and componentry from a variety of suppliers to assemble our own, unique electric vehicles. Our design and engineering team will focus on the design, efficacy and safety of our vehicles and the adaptation of the chosen platforms and components for use in our vehicles. We believe that designing our vehicles around existing vehicle components and platforms will enable us to bring our electric delivery vehicles to the U.S. market on an accelerated timescale compared to manufacturers of competitive vehicles.

Currently, we are focused on bringing to market delivery and utility vehicles. We believe that our current design for the Urban Delivery will appeal to vehicle purchasers and end customers who typically purchase in either or both the Class 1 (vehicles with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 6,000 lbs) and Class 2 (vehicles with a maximum gross weight between 6,001 and 10,000 lbs) commercial vehicle segments. Similarly, we expect that our second commercial vehicle, the Urban Utility, will appeal to vehicle purchasers and end customers in both the Class 2 and Class 3 (vehicles with a maximum gross vehicle weight between 10,001 and 14,000 lbs) commercial vehicle segments.We are working closely with our suppliers to bring the Urban Utility vehicle to market.We have engaged potential customers who have registered interest to schedule trials or test events.

We also aim to provide digital and customization solutions to our potential customers to maximize fleet efficiency and lower total cost of ownership as compared to our ICE and electric vehicle competitors. We seek to develop a differentiated, customer-specific suite of digital and productivity solutions as well as customized vehicles through the integration of vehicle upfitting during our production process.

Business Combination with one or more businesses. We intend to effectuate our initial Business Combination using cash fromand Asset Purchase

On June 25, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), Forum consummated the proceedspreviously announced transactions contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of our Initial Public Offering and the private placement of the Private Placement Units, the proceeds of the sale of our shares in connection with our initial Business Combination, shares issued to the owners of the target, debt issued to bank or other lenders or the owners of the target, or a combination of the foregoing.

We expect to continue to incur significant costs in the pursuit of our initial Business Combination. We cannot assure you that our plans to complete our initial Business Combination will be successful.

ELM Business Combination

OnMerger, dated December 10, 2020 we entered intoand amended on May 7, 2021 (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Forum, ELMS Merger Agreement with Corp., a Delaware corporation and then a wholly owned subsidiary of Forum (“Merger Sub, ELM,Sub”), Electric Last

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Mile, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ELM”), and Jason Luo, in the capacity as the initial stockholder representative thereto, pursuant to which, subjectof ELM. Pursuant to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions set forth therein,Merger Agreement, on the Closing Date, Merger Sub will mergemerged with and into ELM , withand the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub ceased and ELM continued as the surviving the merger in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law asentity, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. TheCompany (this transaction and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement are collectively referred to herein as the “Business Combination”).

In addition, on June 25, 2021, in connection with the completion of the Business Combination, is subject toELM closed on the purchase of certain closing conditions,real property located at 12900 McKinley Highway, Mishawaka, Indiana, including the Carveout Transaction (as defined inimprovements thereon and the Merger Agreement)tangible personal property, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “SERES Asset Purchase Agreement”), dated April 9, 2021, between ELM and SF Motors, Inc. (d/b/a SERES) (“SERES”). Prior to the Carveout Transaction, ELM will have limited operations.

The aggregate cash consideration payable at the Closing to the ELM Stockholders is payable solely in shares of common stock, valued at $10.00 per share, and is calculated as follows: $1,300,000,000, plus the amount of Estimated Closing Date Cash (as defined in the Merger Agreement), plus the Pre-Paid Company Transaction Expense Amount (as defined in the Merger Agreement), minus the Estimated Closing Date Indebtedness (as defined in the Merger Agreement), minus the Convertible Note Adjustment Amount (as defined in the Merger Agreement), minus $292,000,000, the value of the 29,200,000 shares of Class A common stock reserved under the new long-term equity incentive plan ($150,000,000SERES Asset Purchase Agreement was $145 million, plus the assumption of which are restricted share units with vesting terms substantially similar toa pension obligation. The SERES Asset Purchase Agreement also required the 5,000,000 shares of Class A common stock to be placed into escrow at the Closing), minus $2,500,000, the value of the Adjustment Escrow Stock (as defined below) and minus $50,000,000, the value of the Earnout Shares.

In addition, an aggregatedelivery of 5,000,000 shares of Class Athe Company’s common stock will be placed into escrow atto SERES, which has been considered part of the Closingasset purchase consideration as the shares are not in settlement of a preexisting relationship.


Accounting Treatment and will be payableBasis of Presentation

The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, with the Company treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes based on ELM shareholders having a majority of the voting power of the Company, ELM having the authority to appoint the majority of the directors on the board of directors, and senior management of ELM Stockholders duringcomprising all of the Earnout Periodsenior management of the Company. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the financial statements of the Company represent a continuation of the financial statements of ELM, with the acquisition being treated as follows: (i) if the Closing Price equals or exceeds $14.00 on any 20 trading days in any 30-consecutive-day trading period, then 2,500,000 Earnout Shares will be released from escrow toequivalent of ELM issuing stock for the net assets of the Company, accompanied by a recapitalization. As a result of ELM Stockholders, and (ii) ifbeing the Closing Price equals or exceeds $16.00 on any 20 trading days in any 30-consecutive-day trading period, then the remaining 2,500,000 Earnout Shares will be released from escrow to the ELM Stockholders. Subject to the terms and conditions set forthaccounting acquirer, all historical financial information presented in the Merger Agreement, if a qualifying Change in Control (as defined inconsolidated financial statements for the Merger Agreement) occurs duringSuccessor periods represents the Earnout Period, all Earnout Shares not previously released will be released to the ELM Stockholders. Any Earnout Shares not releasedaccounts of ELM. For historical periods prior to the expiration of the Earnout Period will be forfeited and cancelled. 

We have agreed that, at the Closing, we will place 250,000 shares of Class ABusiness Combination, common stock, into an adjustment escrow accountadditional paid-in capital, shares and net loss per common share have been adjusted to secure any downward post-closing purchase price adjustment. Followingreflect the date on which the Closing Merger Consideration is finally determined, all or a portion of those shares of Class A common stock will either be released to the ELM Stockholders or released to us in accordance with the adjustment mechanisms set forthexchange ratio established in the Merger Agreement.


The Merger Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants by the parties thereto and the closing is subject to certain conditions as further described in the Merger Agreement.

Results of Operations

We have neither engaged in any operations (other than searching for a Business Combination after our Initial Public Offering) nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities through March 31,Combination.


On June 25, 2021, were organizational activities, including those necessary to prepare for the initial public offering, identifying a target for our Business Combination and activities in connection with the proposed Business Combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of the Business Combination, ELM completed its acquisition of the Mishawaka, Indiana manufacturing facility (the “ELMS Facility”), which comprises the Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant Operations (“EVAP Operations”).EVAP Operations was a wholly owned component of SERES primarily consisting of the ELMS Facility retooled to manufacture electric passenger vehicles. This acquisition is also referred to as the “SERES Asset Purchase” in this report.To support the acquisition of EVAP Operations, ELM also entered into agreements to use certain intellectual property of SERES, procure the supply of inventory from Chongqing Sokon Motor (Group) Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. (“Sokon”), an affiliate of SERES, and other arrangements consisting of know-how to manufacture electric commercial vehicles for the North American region and to operate the EVAP Operations on a standalone basis.

These transactions drove, among other things, a significant increase in our Business Combination. We generate non-operating incomebalance sheet including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, liabilities and equity. The depreciation and amortization of the acquired assets is expected to materially increase our operating expenses in the form of interest income on marketable securities held after the Initial Public Offering.future. We incur expensesbecame a public operating company as a result of beingthe Business Combination and will need to continue to hire personnel and incur costs that are necessary and customary for our operations as a public company, (for legal,which is expected to contribute to higher operating expenses in the near term. In addition, we plan to modify the ELMS Facility for electric commercial vehicle manufacturing and upfitting, which will require additional capital expenditures and resources not included in the Predecessor periods.

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and certain note presentations for the periods prior to June 25, 2021 are presented in two distinct periods to indicate the application of a different basis of accounting between EVAP Operations (the “Predecessor”) and ELM (the “Successor”). The Predecessor period represents the presentation of EVAP Operations up to the date of the SERES Asset Purchase on June 25, 2021. The Successor period represents the presentation of ELM from the applicable periods subsequent to its inception on August 20, 2020. The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company included elsewhere in this report include a black line division which indicates that the Predecessor and Successor reporting accountingentities shown are not comparable. The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and auditing compliance),for the period ended September 30, 2021 reflect the allocation of the purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired from SERES, including the primary assets of EVAP Operations . The financial statements of the Predecessor reporting for the period through June 25, 2021 are presented on the basis of SERES historical costs. The Successor reporting period overlaps the Predecessor reporting for the period from August 20, 2020 through June 25, 2021, during which time ELM was formed to raise capital, including through the completion of the Business Combination to facilitate the purchase of the EVAP Operations from SERES. The Predecessor and the Successor are referred to herein as wellthe “Company”.

COVID-19

We continue to monitor the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our business, operations, financial condition, and results of operations. Since our formation, we continue to increase employment levels of personnel to support our operations that, as of and through September 30, 2021, have been largely administrative in nature and have focused on vehicle engineering, procuring suppliers, and preparing for due diligence expenses.

necessary capital expenditures in the Mishawaka manufacturing facility. Due to the travel restrictions

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imposed globally, our ability to collaborate with our suppliers, many of whom are international, has been impacted.We continue to monitor for new developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which are unpredictable. Future COVID-19 developments could result in additional impacts on our business, operations, financial condition, and results of operations. We are experiencing disruption from the industry-wide supply chain and logistics challenges and it is impacting our business, operations, financial condition, and results of operations.If demand for our products is ultimately significantly reduced or does not reach anticipated levels as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we could experience an adverse impact on our business, operations, financial condition, and results of operations.

Results of Operations

Our results of operations are discussed in two separate sections: (1) Successor Results of Operations and (2) Predecessor Results of Operations. The Successor Results of Operations represent the results of operations of ELM from the applicable periods subsequent to its inception on August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2021, including the closing of the Business Combination and the SERES Asset Purchase on June 25, 2021. The Predecessor Results of Operations represent the results of operations of EVAP Operations up to the date of the closing of the SERES Asset Purchase on June 25, 2021.

SuccessorPredecessor
In thousandsThree Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021For the
period from
August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
UnauditedUnauditedUnauditedUnauditedUnauditedUnaudited
REVENUE$136 $136 $— $— $— $— 
COST OF REVENUE134 134 — — — — 
Gross margin— — — — 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development expense5,642 8,381 — — — — 
General and administrative expense16,699 24,553 — 1,916 1,619 6,040 
Total operating expenses22,341 32,934 — 1,916 1,619 6,040 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(22,339)(32,932)— (1,916)(1,619)(6,040)
Interest expense(656)(3,126)— — — — 
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities5,204 6,149 — — — — 
Other income (expense), net12 16 — (26)(2)(27)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(17,779)(29,893)— (1,942)(1,621)(6,067)
Income tax benefit— — — — — — 
NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS$(17,779)$(29,893)$— $(1,942)$(1,621)$(6,067)
Basic and diluted loss per share$(0.15)$(0.31)$— 


Successor Results of Operations - Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 to the Period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020

The Successor unaudited condensed statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and the period from August 1,2020 through September 30, 2020 is presented below (in thousands):

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Successor
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2021
For the
period from
August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020
Increase (Decrease)
UnauditedUnaudited$ Change
REVENUE$136 $— 136 
COST OF REVENUE134 — 134 
Gross margin— 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development expense5,642 — 5,642 
General and administrative expense16,699 — 16,699 
Total operating expenses22,341 — 22,341 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(22,339)— (22,339)
Interest expense(656)— (656)
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities5,204 — 5,204 
Other income (expense), net12 — 12 
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(17,779)— (17,779)
Income tax benefit— — — 
NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS$(17,779)$— $(17,779)
Basic and diluted loss per share$(0.15)$— $(0.15)

Revenue
For the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2021, we had a net incomerevenue was $0.1 million. The increase in revenue was due to sale of $12,486,665, which5 units from our production of the Urban Delivery vehicles under an agreement with Randy Marion.

Cost of revenue
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, cost of revenue was $0.1 million and consisted of costs associated with the sold Urban Delivery vehicles. Cost of revenue has been negatively impacted by higher shipping costs and higher cost of raw materials and supply constraints for key components. There was no activity for the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020.

Research and development expense

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, research and development expense was $5.6 million and consisted of development services, testing, prototype and sample expenses, as well as the related personnel expenses including $0.5 million in share-based compensation.

General and administrative expense

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, general and administrative expense was $16.7 million and primarily consisted of $10.7 million in personnel expenses, including $4.6 million in share based compensation, as well as legal fees, consulting fees, and marketing expenses. There was no activity for the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020.

Interest expense

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, interest expense was $0.7 million and consisted of $1,054,321, offset by interest incomeattributable to the obligations under the SERES Asset Purchase Agreement. There was no activity for the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020.

Gain on marketable securities heldchange in fair value of warrant liabilities
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For the Trust Accountthree months ended September 30, 2021, the gain in fair value of $6,166 and a gain onthe warrant liabilities was $5.2 million. This represents the change in the fair value of warrant liabilities of $13,534,820.

the warrants from June 30, 2021 through September 30, 2021. There was no activity for the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020.


Other income (expense), net

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we had a net loss of $160, whichSeptember 30, 2021, other income primarily consisted of formationdividend income from money market funds.


Successor Results of Operations - Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 to the Period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020

The Successor unaudited condensed statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and the period from August 1,2020 through September 30, 2020 is presented below (in thousands):

Successor
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
For the
period from
August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020
Increase (Decrease)
UnauditedUnaudited$ Change
REVENUE$136 $— 136 
COST OF REVENUE134 
Gross margin
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development expense8,381 — 8,381 
General and administrative expense24,553 — 24,553 
Total operating expenses32,934 — 32,934 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(32,932)— (32,932)
Interest expense(3,126)— (3,126)
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities6,149 — 6,149 
Other income (expense), net16 — 16 
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(29,893)— (29,893)
Income tax benefit— — — 
NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS$(29,893)$— $(29,893)
Basic and diluted loss per share$(0.31)

Revenue
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, revenue was $0.1 million. The increase in revenue was due to sale of 5 units from our production of the Urban Delivery vehicles under an agreement with Randy Marion.

Cost of revenue
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cost of revenue was $0.1 million and consisted of costs associated with the sold Urban Delivery vehicles. Cost of revenue has been negative impacted by higher shipping costs and higher cost of raw materials and supply constraints for key components. There was no activity for the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020.

Research and development expense

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, research and development expense was $8.4 million and consisted of development and testing services, as well as prototype, sample and related personnel expenses, including $0.5 million in share-based compensation.

General and administrative expense

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, general and administrative expensesexpense was $24.6 million and primarily consisted of $160.

Liquiditypayroll and Capital Resources

On August 21, 2020, we consummatedpayroll related expense, legal and consulting fees, as well as marketing expenses.


Interest expense

For the Initial Public Offeringnine months ended September 30, 2021, interest expense was $3.1 million and consisted of 25,000,000 Units at a priceinterest on ELM Convertible Notes of $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $250,000,000. Simultaneously$2.4 million, with the closingremaining interest of $0.7 million attributable to the Initial Public Offering, we consummatedobligations from the saleSERES Asset Purchase. The interest on the ELM Convertible Notes was accelerated upon the conversion in conjunction with the Business Combination. There was no activity for the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020.
Gain on change in fair value of an aggregate of 741,250 Private Placement Units at a price of $10.00 per Private Placement Unit in a private placement to our stockholders, generating gross proceeds of $7,412,500. Each Private Placement Unit consists of one share of Class A common stock and one-third of one warrant.

Following the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private Placement Units, a total of $250,000,000 was placed in a trust located in the United States. We incurred $14,185,268 in transaction costs, including $5,000,000 of underwriting fees, $8,750,000 of deferred underwriting fees and $435,268 of other costs.

warrant liabilities


For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $585,858. Net income of $12,486,665 was affected by interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $6,166, a change in the fair value of the warrant liabilities was $6.1 million. This represents the change in the fair value of $13,534,820,the warrants from the initial measurement on June 25, 2021 as part of the Business Combination through September 30, 2021. There was no activity for the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020.

Other income (expense), net

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, other income primarily consisted of dividend income from money market funds. There was no activity for the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020.

Predecessor Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

The Predecessor unaudited condensed statement of operations for the ended September 30, 2020 are presented below (in thousands):

Predecessor
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2020
Unaudited
REVENUE$— 
COST OF REVENUE— 
Gross margin— 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development expense— 
General and administrative expense1,916 
Total operating expenses1,916 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(1,916)
Other income (expense), net(26)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(1,942)
Income tax benefit— 
NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS$(1,942)

General and changes in operating assetsadministrative expense

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General and liabilities, which used $468,463 of cash from operating activities.

Foradministrative expense was $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 cash provided by operating activities was $160. Net lossand primarily consisted of $160 was affected by changes in operating assetspayroll and liabilities, which provided $350payroll related expense as well as corporate allocation costs. Upon acquisition of cash from operating activities.

As of March 31, 2021, we had cash and marketable securities of $250,004,042 held in the Trust Account. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Accountassets and liabilities of Predecessor as of June 25, 2021 subsequent to complete our Business Combination. We may withdraw interestthis date Predecessor ceased to pay taxes. Duringexist and as such, there is no financial statement activity for the three months ended March September 30, 2021.


Other income (expense), net

Other expense (income) primarily consisted of periodic pension costs and post retirement related expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 offset by expected return on plan assets.


Predecessor Results of Operations - Comparison of the Period from January 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

The Predecessor unaudited condensed statement of operations for the period from January 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021 and the nine months ended September 30, 2020 are presented below (in thousands):

Predecessor
For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020
Increase (Decrease)
UnauditedUnaudited$ Change% Change
REVENUE$— $— $— — %
COST OF REVENUE— — %
Gross margin— — — — %
 OPERATING EXPENSES:
General and administrative expense1,619 6,040 (4,421)(73)%
Total operating expenses1,619 6,040 (4,421)(73)%
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(1,619)(6,040)4,421 (73)%
Other income (expense), net(2)(27)25 (94)%
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(1,621)(6,067)4,446 (73)%
Income tax benefit— — — — %
NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS$(1,621)$(6,067)$4,446 (73)%

General and administrative expense

General and administrative expense decreased by 4.4 million or 73%, from $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to $1.6 million for the period from January 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021. General and administrative expenses of $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is comprised of mainly of personnel related expense, facility related expense, and corporate allocated costs. General and administrative expense of $1.6 million for the period from January 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021 primarily consisted of payroll and payroll related expense, legal expenses, and facility related expenses.

Other income (expense), net

Other income (expense), net decreased by $25 thousand from $27 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to $2 thousand for the period from January 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021. Other income (expense), net primarily consisted of periodic pension costs offset by expected return on assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and for the period from January 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

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Our liquidity and capital resources are discussed in four separate sections below: (1) Successor Cash Flows, (2) Predecessor Cash Flows, (3) Indebtedness, and (4) Contractual Obligations. The Successor Cash Flows represent the cash flows of ELM from the applicable periods subsequent to its inception on August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2021, including the closing of the Business Combination and the SERES Asset Purchase.The Predecessor Cash Flows represent the cash flows of EVAP Operations up to the date of the closing of the SERES Asset Purchase on June 25, 2021. The Indebtedness and Contractual Obligations represent those of the Successor as of September 30, 2021.

As of September 30, 2021, our principal source of liquidity was our unrestricted cash balance in the amount of $143.2 million, which was primarily comprised of money market funds consisting of liquid debt securities issued by the U.S. government.

As a revenue generating early stage growth company, the net losses we have incurred since inception are consistent with our strategy and budget. We will continue to incur losses in accordance with our operating plan as we continue to expand our operations to increase production, finalize our go-to-market model and scale our operations to meet anticipated demand.

Successor Cash Flows

A summary of the Successor cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 are presented below (in thousands):
Successor
Net cash provided by (used in)Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
For the
period from
August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Operating activities$(37,442)$— 
Investing activities(32,175)— 
Financing activities215,316 10 
Net change in cash$145,699 $10 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash flows used in operating activities were $37.4 million. The cash used related to our net loss of $29.0 million, adjusted for certain non-cash expenses including $2.5 million related to noncash interest expense, $1.3 million related to amortization and depreciation expense, and $5.1 million related to shared based compensation offset by a $6.1 million gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities and adjusted for changes in net working capital accounts of $10.2 million, including a $8.0 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, a $7.6 million increase in inventories, a $0.1 million increase in accounts receivable, a $4.6 million increase in accrued expenses, and a $0.8 million increase in accounts payable. The amounts reflect our continuing spending necessary to bring our commercial electric vehicle solutions to market. There were no cash flows from operating activities for the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30,2020.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash flows used in investing activities were $32.2 million consisting of $30.2 million for the SERES Asset Purchase and related transaction costs, and $2.0 million for capital expenditures. There were no cash flows from investing activities for the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash flows used in financing activities were $215.3 million, consisting of $243.8 million in proceeds from the Business Combination, net of fees paid for transaction costs, and offset by $61 thousand paid for the repurchase of ELM common stock from a related party prior to the Business Combination, and $28.4 million for the payment of an installment under an obligation related to the SERES Asset Purchase on June 30, 2021. For the period from August 20, 2020 through September 30, 2020, cash flows used in financing activities were $0.01 million consisting of initial paid in capital.

Noncash Investing and Financing Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had the following noncash investing and financing activities (in thousands):

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Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable$377 
Noncash investing intangible and other assets included in other long-term liabilities$
Noncash financing conversion of ELM Convertible Notes$27,522 
Noncash investing SERES Asset Purchase in accounts payable$5,012 
Noncash investing SERES Asset Purchase assumption of pension obligation$113 
Noncash financing and investing SERES Asset Purchase issuance of Promissory Note$42,824 
Noncash financing and investing SERES Asset Purchase issuance of Land Contract obligation$69,612 
Noncash financing and investing SERES Asset Purchase issuance of common stock$49,950 




Predecessor Cash Flows

A summary of the Predecessor cash flows for the period from January 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021 and the nine months ended September 30, 2020 are presented below (in thousands):

Predecessor
Net cash provided by (used in)For the
period from
January 1, 2021
through
June 25, 2021
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Operating activities$(1,989)$(5,759)
Investing activities— (23)
Financing activities$1,989 $5,782 
Net change in cash$— $— 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

For the period from January 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021, cash flows used in operating activities were $2.0 million. The cash used primarily related to the Predecessor's net loss of $1.6 million, adjusted for certain non-cash expenses, including $23 thousand related to depreciation, $17 thousand related to defined benefit pension costs, and $25 thousand related to share-based compensation and adjusted for a $0.4 million change in net working capital accounts, including a $0.2 million decrease in accounts payable and a $0.3 million decrease in accrued expenses, offset by a $35 thousand decrease in prepaid expenses.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, cash flows used in operating activities were $5.8 million. The cash used primarily related to the Predecessor's net loss of $6.1 million, adjusted for certain non-cash expenses including $35 thousand related to depreciation, $29 thousand related to defined benefit pension costs, $75 thousand related to share-based compensation, and $69 thousand related to loss on disposal of equipment and adjusted for a $100 thousand change in net working capital accounts, including a $18 thousand increase in prepaid expenses, offset by a $34 thousand decrease in accounts payable, and a $84 thousand decrease in accounts payable.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, cash flows used in investing activities were $23 thousand for purchases of property, plant, and equipment that were reported as non-cash investing activities at December 31, 2019.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

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For the historical periods presented, the Predecessor was a component of SERES with no cash balances as all operating and investing cash flows were funded by SERES. The net cash flow used in operations and investing activities were funded through cash flows from financing activities in the form of changes in Predecessor parent’s net investment.

Indebtedness
In conjunction with the closing of the SERES Asset Purchase, we are obligated to make future payments under the Land Contract and the Promissory Note. The Land Contract obligation is non-interest bearing and the Promissory Note has a stated interest rate of 0.13% and both mature on April 30, 2023. The total interest on the Promissory Note of $42 thousand will be due at maturity. The fair value of the obligations on the date of closing, (June 25, 2021) were determined to be $112.4 million with an effective interest rate of 2.67%. The required principal payments under the obligations as of September 30, 2021 were as follows (in thousands):
DescriptionLand Contract
Obligation
Promissory
Note
Total Payments
19 Consecutive equal monthly installments through April 30, 20233,103 1,420 4,523 
Total principal payments under Land Contract and Promissory Note$58,965 $26,987 $85,952 
Fair value at inception$69,612 $42,824 $112,436 

The carrying values as of September 30, 2021 were as follows (in thousand):
Land Contract
Obligation
Promissory
Note
Total Carrying Value
Carrying value as of September 30, 2021$57,658 $26,428 $84,086 
Less current portion due in next 12 months(37,242)(17,044)(54,286)
Noncurrent portion due after 1 year$20,416 $9,384 $29,800 

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and commitments for cash expenditures as of September 30, 2021 and the years in which these obligations are due (in thousands):
Payment Due by Period
As of September 30, 2021TotalLess than 1 year1 - 3 Years4 - 5 YearsMore than 5 Years
Promissory Note$27,028 $17,044 $9,984 $— $— 
Land Contract obligation58,966 37,242 21,724 — — 
Cloud computing service contract643 206 291 146 — 
Operating lease - parking lot2,082 72 144 143 1,723 
Operating lease - office building612 274 338 — — 
Total$89,331 $54,838 $32,481 $289 $1,723 

The total payments due for the Promissory Note and the Land Contract obligation are higher than the carrying value reported on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2021 as they were recorded at fair value on June 25, 2021 and are being accreted up to settlement value stated in the table above.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2021, the Company withdrew $68,714 of interest income from the Trust Account for its franchise taxes. To the extent that our capital stock or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete our Business Combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.

As of March 31, 2021, we had cash of $1,038,353 outside of the Trust Account. We intend to use the funds held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses, travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, and structure, negotiate and complete a Business Combination.

In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with our initial Business Combination, our Sponsor or an affiliate of our Sponsor or certain of our officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required. If we complete our initial Business Combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the event that our initial Business Combination does not close, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay such loaned amounts but no proceeds from our Trust Account would be used for such repayment. Up to $1,200,000 of such loans may be convertible into units identical to the Private Placement Units, at a price of $10.00 per unit at the option of the lender.


We do not believe we will need to raise additional funds in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business. However, if our estimate of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating a Business Combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior to our Business Combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing either to complete our Business Combination or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our public shares upon consummation of our Business Combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such Business Combination. Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, we would only complete such financing simultaneously with the completion of our Business Combination. If we are unable to complete our Business Combination because we do not have sufficient funds available to us, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the Trust Account. In addition, following our Business Combination, if cash on hand is insufficient, we may need to obtain additional financing in order to meet our obligations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements, as of March 31, 2021. We do not participatedefined 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 purchased any non-financial assets.

Contractual Obligations

We do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities, other than an agreement to pay an affiliaterules and regulations of the Sponsor a total of $25,000 per month for 24 months for office space, utilitiesSecurities and secretarial and administrative support. Such payments will be accelerated if the Company consummates its initial Business Combination prior to the end of its 24-month term, or $600,000 in the aggregate.

In addition, the underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, or $8,750,000 in the aggregate. The deferred fee will be forfeited by the underwriters solely in the event that we fail to complete a Business Combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.

Exchange Commission (the "SEC").


Critical Accounting Policies

and Estimates


The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported amounts of assetsthroughout the financial statements and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assetsnotes thereto (including unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements). Those estimates and liabilities atassumptions are based on management's best estimates and judgment and can be subjective and complex. Estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis using historical experience and known facts and circumstances. Estimates and assumptions are adjusted when the datefacts and
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circumstances warrant an adjustment. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

The policies and estimates discussed below are critical to an understanding of the financial statements of the Company because the application of such policies and incomeestimates places a significant demand on subjective judgment. An accounting estimate is critical if: (i) the accounting estimate requires assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made and expenses(ii) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, or use of different estimates that reasonably could have been used in the current period, would have a material impact on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Specific risks for these critical accounting policies are described in the following sections.

This discussion of critical accounting policies and estimates is intended to supplement, not duplicate, the summary of significant accounting policies in the consolidated financial statements so that readers will have greater insight into the uncertainties involved in these areas. For a summary of all the significant accounting policies, see Note 6 of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report.

Revenue Recognition

The Company derives its revenues from the sale of electric 'last mile' delivery and utility vehicles. Revenues are recognized when control of these products is transferred to its customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those products. The Company does not have any significant financing components as payment is received shortly after point of sale. In the future, the Company may be subject to estimating returns which will be recorded as reduction to the revenues at the point of sale.

Share-Based Compensation

We use the fair value method of accounting for the restricted stock units (“RSUs”) granted to employees to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for the share-based awards. The fair value of RSUs is measured on the grant date based on the closing fair market value of our common share. The resulting cost is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the periods reported. Actual resultsawards, usually the vesting period, which is generally three years for RSUs. Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis, net of actual forfeitures in the period. For performance-based awards with a vesting schedule based entirely on the attainment of performance conditions, share-based compensation expense is recognized for each tranche over the vesting period ascribed to the achievement of the operational milestone for such tranche when the achievement of each individual performance milestone becomes probable. For performance-based awards with a vesting schedule based entirely on the attainment of market conditions, the fair value of such awards is estimated on the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation; the share-based compensation expense associated with each tranche is recognized over the derived service period determined by the Monte Carlo simulation.
As we accumulate additional employee share-based awards data over time and as we incorporate market data related to our common share, we may calculate significantly different volatility values, which could materially differimpact the valuation of our share-based awards and the share-based compensation expense that we will recognize in future periods. Share-based compensation expense is recorded in research and development expense and general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. When such events occur, the carrying amounts of the assets are compared to their undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the carrying value of the asset is not recoverable, a permanent impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the property, plant and equipment exceeds its fair value.

If the asset is impaired, an impairment loss is recorded to adjust the asset’s carrying amount to its estimated fair value. The Company’s management must make significant judgments to estimate future cash flows, including the useful lives of the assets, the amount of revenue, the amount of capital and operations and maintenance spending and management’s intended use of the assets. Alternate courses of action are considered to recover the carrying amount of a long-lived asset, and estimated cash flows from the “most likely” alternative are used to assess impairment whenever one alternative is clearly the most likely outcome. If no alternative is clearly the most likely, then a probability-weighted approach is used taking into consideration estimated cash flows from the alternatives. For assets tested for impairment as of the balance sheet date, the estimates of future cash flows used in that test consider the likelihood of possible outcomes that existed at the balance sheet date, including an assessment of the likelihood of a future sale of the assets. That assessment is not revised based on events that occur after the balance sheet date. Changes in assumptions and estimates could result in materially different results than those estimates. We have identified and recorded in the following critical accounting policies:

financial statements.


Warrant Liabilities


We account for the Warrantspublicly-traded and private placement warrants in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC Topic 815-40 under which the Warrantswarrants do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as liabilities. Accordingly, we classify the Warrantswarrants as liabilities at their fair value and adjust the Warrantswarrants to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in our statement of operations. The Private Warrants and the Public Warrants for periods where no observable traded price was available are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation. For periods subsequent

Income Tax Valuation Allowances
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We record net deferred tax assets to the detachmentextent we believe that these assets will more likely than not be realized. These deferred tax assets are subject to periodic assessments as to recoverability, and if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the benefits will not be realized, valuation allowances are recorded which would reduce deferred tax assets. In making such determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. Due to our history of losses since inception, the net deferred tax assets have been fully offset by a valuation allowance for all years presented.

Emerging Growth Company Status

Section 102(b)(1) of the Public WarrantsJOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from the Units, the Public Warrant quoted market price was used as the fair value as of each relevant date.

Class A Common Stock Subjectbeing required to Possible Redemption

We account for our Class A common stock subjectcomply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to possible redemption in accordancecomply with the guidance in ASC Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” Class A common stock subjectnew or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to mandatory redemption is classified as a liability instrument and is measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable common stock (including common stock that features redemption rights that is either within the controlopt out of the holderextended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. We have elected not to opt out of such extended transition period, which means that when a standard is issued or subject to redemption uponrevised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within our control) is classifiedCompany, as temporary equity. At all other times, common stock is classified as stockholders’ equity. Our common stock features certain redemption rights thatan emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard, until such time we are no longer considered to be outsidean emerging growth company. At times, we may elect to early adopt a new or revised standard.


We intend to rely on the other exemptions and reduced reporting requirements provided by the JOBS Act. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the JOBS Act, if, as an emerging growth company, we intend to rely on such exemptions, we are not required to, among other things: (i) provide an auditor’s attestation report on our system of internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; (ii) provide all of the compensation disclosure that may be required of non-emerging growth public companies under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; (iii) comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis); and (iv) disclose certain executive compensation-related items such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons of the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation to median employee compensation.

We will remain an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act until the earliest of (i) the last day of our control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly,first fiscal year following the Class A common stock subject to possible redemption is presented as temporary equity, outsidefifth anniversary of the stockholders’ equity sectionclosing of the Company’sinitial public offering, (ii) the last date of our fiscal year in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.07 billion, (iii) the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the rules of the SEC with at least $700.0 million of outstanding securities held by non-affiliates as of the prior June 30th, or (iv) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt securities during the previous three years.


Recent Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 6 of the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.


Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

We apply the two-class method in calculating earnings per share. Net income per common share, basic and diluted for Class A redeemable common stock is calculated by dividing the interest income earned on the Trust Account, net of applicable taxes, by the weighted average number of shares of Class A redeemable common stock outstanding for the periods. Net income (loss) per common share, basic for and Class A and Class B non-redeemable common stock is calculated by dividing net income (loss), less income attributable to Class A redeemable common stock, by the weighted average number of shares of Class A and Class B non-redeemable common stock outstanding for the periods presented. Share settlement of the Company's warrants to purchase an aggregate of 8,580,416 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 was presumed for the calculation of diluted earnings per share because it is more dilutive than the cash settlement alternative. Under this assumption, the contract is settled in common shares,financial statements and the effectnotes thereto contained elsewhere in this report for more information about recent accounting pronouncements issued and adopted, the timing of the liability classification (change in fair valuetheir adoption and management’s assessment of derivative warrant liability is reversed as a numerator adjustment). Potentially dilutive weighted average shares of 161,066 are included in the denominator. Class A and Class B nonredeemable common stock includes the Founder Shares and Private Placement Shares as these shares do not have any redemption features and do not participate in the income earned on the Trust Account.

Recent Accounting Standards

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 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 and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity” (“ASU 2020-06”), which simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models required under current GAAP. ASU 2020-06 removes certain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception and it also simplifies the diluted earnings per share calculation in certain areas.  ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted.  We adopted ASU 2020-06 effective as of January 1, 2021. The adoption of ASU 2020-06 did not have antheir potential impact on our financial statements.

Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

condition and results of operations.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information otherwise required under this item.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2021, as(as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act.Act) as of the end of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer have concluded that solely due to the events that led to the Company’s restatement of its financial statements to reclassify the Company’s derivative instruments as liabilities (which are described in the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to its Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed on May 7, 2021) (the “Restatement”), during the period covered by this report, a material weaknessweaknesses existed and our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.


Deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting were initially identified by management of ELM prior to the Business Combination. ELM had not been required to document and test its internal controls over financial reporting nor had its management been required to certify the effectiveness of ELM’s internal controls, and ELM’s auditors had not been required to opine on the effectiveness of ELM’s internal control over financial reporting. During the course of preparing the financial statements of ELM and in connection with the audit of its financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and for the period then ended, ELM’s management concluded that there were material weaknesses within its internal control over financial reporting as it relates to accounting for complex transactions and information technology general controls. These material weaknesses continue to exist following the Business Combination and have not been remediated. A material weakness is defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of a company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter of 2021 covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. In light of the material weaknessweaknesses identified and the resulting Restatement,above, we plancontinue to enhance our processes to identify and appropriately apply applicable accounting requirements, and to better evaluatestandardize change management and understand the nuances of the complexinformation technology access policies. We continue to execute on our plans to hire additional accounting standards that apply to our financial statements. Our plans at this time include providingand information technology professionals, provide enhanced access to accounting literature, research materials and documents and increasedenhance communication among our personnel and third-party professionals with whom we consult regarding complex accounting applications.applications and implementation of internal control (including in the information technology area). The elements of our remediation plan can only be accomplished over time, and we can offer no assurance that these initiatives will ultimately have the intended effects.



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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

None.


From time to time, we may become involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings the outcome of which, if determined adversely to us, would individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

Factors that could cause


Investing in our actual results to differ materially from thosesecurities involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully the risks and uncertainties described in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 as well as the risks and uncertainties described below, together with all of the other information in this Quarterly Report include the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A under Forward-Looking Statements10-Q, including our consolidated financial statements and Item 1A - Risk Factors filedrelated notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” before deciding whether to purchase any of our securities. If any of these risks actually occur, it could harm our business, prospects, financial condition, and operating results. In that event, the price of our securities could decline and you could lose part or all of your investment.

We may be unable to adequately control the costs associated with our operations.

We incur and expect to incur significant costs to procure and transport the SECcomponents required to manufacture the ELMS Vehicles. The prices for these components may fluctuate depending on May 7, 2021. Asfactors beyond our control. Furthermore, currency fluctuations, tariffs or shortages in petroleum or other energy sources, and other economic or political conditions have resulted and may continue to result in significant increases in freight charges, logistics costs, and raw material costs. Substantial increases in freight charges, logistics costs, and/or raw materials have and may continue to increase the cost of our components and consequently, our operating costs and the datecosts of this Quarterly Report, there have beenour products. There can be no material changesassurance that we will be able to recoup increasing costs of our components by increasing prices, which could reduce our margins. Further, substantial increases in freight costs and/or logistics costs may increase the risk factors disclosed incosts of our final prospectus filed withproducts and the SEC

prices paid by our customers, which may decrease demand for our products and would adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

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

On June 26, 2019, we issued to our Sponsor an aggregate of 5,750,000 Founder Shares in exchange for a capital contribution of $25,000. On July 1, 2020, the Company effected a stock split of 1:1.25 with respect to the Class B common stock, resulting in the Sponsor holding an aggregate of 7,187,500 Founder Shares. On October 5, 2020, the underwriters’ over-allotment option expired unexercised, and, as a result 937,500 Founder Shares were forfeited resulting in an aggregate of 6,250,000 Founder Shares. The foregoing issuance was made pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

On August 21, 2020, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 25,000,000 Units. The Units sold in the Initial Public Offering were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per Unit, generating total gross proceeds of $250,000,000. Jefferies LLC acted as sole book-running manager. The securities in the offering were registered under the Securities Act on a registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-240171). The Securities and Exchange Commission declared the registration statement effective on August 18, 2020.

Simultaneously with the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the private placement of an aggregate of 741,250 units at a price of $10.00 per Private Placement Unit, generating total proceeds of $7,412,500. The issuance was made pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

The Private Placement Units are identical to the units sold in the Initial Public Offering, except that the Sponsor and Jefferies LLC have agreed not to transfer, assign or sell any of the Private Placement Units, (except to certain permitted transferees) until 30 days after the completion of the Company’s initial business combination. The warrants underlying the Private Placement Units are also not redeemable by the Company so long as they are held by the Sponsor, Jefferies LLC or their permitted transferees. In addition, for as long as the warrants underlying the Private Placement Units are held by Jefferies LLC or its designees or affiliates, they may not be exercised after five years from the effective date of the registration statement.

Of the gross proceeds received from the Initial Public Offering and the Private Placement Units, $250,000,000 was placed in the Trust Account.

We paid a total of $5,000,000 in underwriting discounts and commissions and $435,268 for other offering costs and expenses related to the Initial Public Offering. In addition, the underwriters agreed to defer $8,750,000 in underwriting discounts and commissions.

For a description of the use of the proceeds generated in our Initial Public Offering, see Part I, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report.


None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.


The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report.

Report on Form 10-Q.

No.Description of Exhibit
2.1Exhibit No.First Amendment to theExhibit Description
10.1††Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Time- and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 7, 2021, by and among Forum Merger III Corporation, ELMS Merger Corp., Electric Last Mile, Inc. and Jason LuoPerformance-Vesting) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.110.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-39457), filed with the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC on May 7,September 3, 2021).
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10.110.2**
31.110.3
10.4
10.5Firm Order Agreement, effective as of September 21, 2021, by and between Electric Last Mile, Inc. and Randy Marion Isuzu, LLC dba Randy Marion ELMS (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-39457), filed with the SEC on September 27, 2021).
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document - The XBRL Instance Document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL Document
101.CAL101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.SCH101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension LabelsLabel Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)


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† Certain of the exhibits and schedules to this Exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The registrant agrees to furnish a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon its request; provided, however, that the registrant may request confidential treatment pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Exchange Act, as amended, for any schedule or exhibit so furnished.
†† Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan.
** Certain portions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally an unredacted copy of the exhibit to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.


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SIGNATURES



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



FORUM MERGER III CORPORATION

Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc.
Date: May 26,November 12, 2021By:/s/ Marshall KievJames Taylor
Name:Marshall KievJames Taylor
Title:

Co-Chief

Chief Executive Officer

President and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: May 26,November 12, 2021By:/s/ David BorisRobert Song
Name:David BorisRobert Song
Title:Co-Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer and Director
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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