If the market for EVs develops more slowly than expected, or if demand for EVs decreases, EVgo’s growth would be reduced and EVgo’s business, prospects, financial conditions, and operating results would be harmed.
If the market for EVs develops more slowly than expected, or if demand for EVs develops more slowly than expected or decreases, EVgo’s growth would be reduced, and EVgo’s business, prospects, financial conditions, and operating results would be harmed.
The principal competitive factors in the industry include charger count, locations, accessibility and reliability; charger connectivity to EVs and ability to charge all standards; speed of charging relative to expected vehicle dwell times at the location; DCFC network reliability, scale and local density; the software-enabled services offered and overall customer experience; operator brand, track record and reputation; access to equipment vendors, service providers and policy incentives and pricing.
The principal competitive factors in the industry include charger count, locations, accessibility and reliability; charger connectivity to EVs and ability to charge all standards; speed of charging relative to expected vehicle dwell times at the location; DCFC network reliability, scale and local density; the software-enabled services offered and overall customer experience; operator brand, track record and reputation; access to equipment vendors, and service providers; and policy incentives and pricing.
In addition, EVgo is required to maintain network availability across the GM network (i.e., the percentage of time a charger stall is operational and available on the network) of at least 95%.
In addition, EVgo is required to maintain network availability across the GM network (i.e., the percentage of time a charger stall is operational and available on the network) of at least 95% across the GM network.
Pursuant to the Pilot Infrastructure Agreement, EVgo is required to meet certain milestones over two biennial periods measured by the number of chargers installed and charger sites serviced and Pilot Company is required to make certain payments each month based on the progress of construction at each charger site and for each charger procured.
Pursuant to the Pilot Infrastructure Agreement, EVgo is required to meet certain milestones over two biennial periods measured by the number of chargers installed and charger sites serviced, and the Pilot Company is required to make certain payments each month based on the progress of construction at each charger site and for each charger procured.
Subject to certain excusable events, if EVgo is unable to meet its charger installation obligations in either of the two biennial periods, Pilot Company may be entitled to liquidated damages. Furthermore, depending on the length of the delay, Pilot Company may remove the charger site from the portfolio without designating a replacement charger site.
Subject to certain excusable events, if EVgo is unable to meet its charger installation obligations in either of the two biennial periods, the Pilot Company may be entitled to liquidated damages. Furthermore, depending on the length of the delay, the Pilot Company may remove the charger site from the portfolio without designating a replacement charger site.
The Pilot Infrastructure Agreement is subject to early termination for several reasons including: (a) at Pilot Company’s election after 1,000 charging stalls have been completed, subject to the delivery of certain payments to EVgo, (b) the inability of EVgo to secure certain charger types in specified circumstances and (c) a material increase in the price of chargers due to a change in law.
The Pilot Infrastructure Agreement is subject to early termination for several reasons including: (a) at the Pilot Company’s election after 1,000 charging stalls have been completed, subject to the delivery of certain payments to EVgo, (b) the inability of EVgo to secure certain charger types in specified circumstances and (c) a material increase in the price of chargers due to a change in law.
If EVgo does not meet EVgo’s obligations under this agreement, EVgo may not be entitled to payments from Pilot Company and may be required to pay liquidated damages, which may be significant.” Working with contractors may require the Company to obtain licenses or require EVgo or EVgo’s customers to comply with additional rules, working conditions and other union requirements, which can add costs and complexity to an installation and construction project.
If EVgo does not meet EVgo’s obligations under this agreement, EVgo may not be entitled to payments from the Pilot Company and may be required to pay liquidated damages, which may be significant.” Working with contractors may require the Company to obtain licenses or require EVgo or EVgo’s customers to comply with additional rules, working conditions and other union requirements, which can add costs and complexity to an installation and construction project.
From time to time, the holders of intellectual property rights may assert their rights and urge the Company to take licenses and/or may bring suits alleging infringement or misappropriation of such rights. There can be no assurance that EVgo will be able to mitigate the risk of potential suits or other legal demands by competitors or other third parties.
From time to time, the holders of intellectual property rights may assert their rights and urge the Company to take licenses and/or may bring suits alleging infringement or misappropriation of such rights. There can be no assurance that EVgo will be able to mitigate the risk of potential suits or legal demands by competitors or other third parties.
To accomplish this, EVgo relies on and plans to continue relying on, a combination of trade secrets (including know-how), employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements, copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property licenses and other contractual rights to retain ownership of and protect, EVgo’s technology.
To accomplish this, EVgo relies on and plans to continue relying on, a combination of trade secrets (including know-how), employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements, copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property licenses and other contractual rights to retain ownership of and protect, EVgo’s technology and intellectual property.
If EVgo is unable to devote adequate resources to develop products or cannot otherwise successfully develop products or services that meet customer requirements on a timely basis or that remain competitive with technological alternatives, EVgo’s products and services could lose market share, EVgo’s revenue will decline, EVgo may experience higher operating losses and EVgo’s business and prospects will be adversely affected.
If EVgo is unable to devote adequate resources to develop and improve products or cannot otherwise successfully develop products or services that meet customer requirements on a timely basis or that remain competitive with technological alternatives, EVgo’s products and services could lose market share, EVgo’s revenue will decline, EVgo may experience higher operating losses and EVgo’s business and prospects will be adversely affected.
The market for EVs is still rapidly evolving, characterized by rapidly changing technologies, increasing consumer choice as it relates to available EV models, their pricing and performance, evolving government regulation and industry standards, changing consumer preferences and behaviors, intensifying levels of concern related to environmental issues and governmental initiatives related to climate change and the environment generally.
The market for EVs is still rapidly evolving, characterized by rapidly changing technologies, increasing consumer choice as it relates to available EV models, their pricing and performance, evolving government regulation and industry standards, changing consumer preferences and behaviors, intensifying levels of concern related to environmental issues and government initiatives related to climate change and the environment generally.
In addition, certain change of control events have the effect of accelerating the payments due under the Tax Receivable Agreement, which could result in a substantial, immediate lump-sum payment that could serve as a disincentive to a potential acquirer of the Company, please see “ Financial, Tax and Accounting-Related Risks — In certain cases, payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement may be accelerated and/or significantly exceed the actual benefits, if any, the Company Group realizes in respect of the tax attributes subject to the Tax Receivable Agreement .” LS Power, non-employee directors and their affiliates will not be limited in their ability to compete with EVgo and the corporate opportunity provisions in EVgo’s Charter could enable such persons to benefit from corporate opportunities that might otherwise be available to the Company.
In addition, certain change of control events have the effect of accelerating the payments due under the Tax Receivable Agreement, which could result in a substantial, immediate lump-sum payment that could serve as a disincentive to a potential acquirer of the Company, please see “ Financial, Tax and Accounting-Related Risks — In certain cases, payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement may be accelerated and/or significantly exceed the actual benefits, if any, the Company Group realizes in respect of the tax attributes subject to the Tax Receivable Agreement .” LS Power, non-employee directors and their affiliates are not limited in their ability to compete with EVgo, and the corporate opportunity provisions in EVgo’s Charter could enable such persons to benefit from corporate opportunities that might otherwise be available to the Company.
In addition, some provisions of EVgo’s Charter could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of the Company, even if the change of control would be beneficial to the shareholders, including: (i) prohibiting the Company from engaging in any business combination with any interested shareholder for a period of three years following the time that the shareholder became an interested shareholder, subject to certain exceptions, (ii) establishing that provisions with regard to the nomination of candidates for election as directors are subject to the A&R Nomination Agreement, (iii) providing that the authorized number of directors may be changed only by resolution of the Board of Directors and in any case is subject to the A&R Nomination Agreement, (iv) providing that all vacancies in the Board of Directors may, except as otherwise be required, be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of directors then in office, even if less than a quorum, (v) providing that EVgo’s Charter and bylaws may be amended and directors may be removed, by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 75% of the then outstanding voting stock after LS Power owns less than 30% of EVgo’s voting capital stock, (vi) providing for the Board of Directors to be divided into three classes of directors, (vii) providing that the amended and restated bylaws can be amended by the Board of Directors, (viii) limitations on the ability of shareholders to call special meetings, (ix) limitations on the ability of shareholders to act by written consent and (x) renouncing any reasonable expectancy interest that EVgo has in, or right to be offered an opportunity to participate in, any corporate or business opportunities that are from time to time presented to LS Power, directors affiliated with LS Power, their respective affiliates and non-employee directors.
In addition, some provisions of EVgo’s Charter could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of the Company, even if the change of control would be beneficial to the stockholders, including: (i) prohibiting the Company from engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a period of three years following the time that the stockholder became an interested stockholder, subject to certain exceptions, (ii) establishing that provisions with regard to the nomination of candidates for election as directors are subject to the A&R Nomination Agreement, (iii) providing that the authorized number of directors may be changed only by resolution of the Board of Directors and in any case is subject to the A&R Nomination Agreement, (iv) providing that all vacancies in the Board of Directors may, except as otherwise be required, be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of directors then in office, even if less than a quorum, (v) providing that EVgo’s Charter and bylaws may be amended and directors may be removed, by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 75% of the then outstanding voting stock after LS Power owns less than 30% of EVgo’s voting capital stock, (vi) providing for the Board of Directors to be divided into three classes of directors, (vii) providing that the amended and restated bylaws can be amended by the Board of Directors, (viii) limitations on the ability of stockholders to call special meetings, (ix) limitations on the ability of stockholders to act by written consent and (x) renouncing any reasonable expectancy interest that EVgo has in, or right to be offered an opportunity to participate in, any corporate or business opportunities that are from time to time presented to LS Power, directors affiliated with LS Power, their respective affiliates and non-employee directors.
EVgo’s future success will depend in part upon EVgo’s ability to develop and introduce a variety of new capabilities and innovations to EVgo’s existing product offerings, as well as introduce a variety of new product offerings to address the changing needs of the EV charging market.
EVgo’s future success will depend in part upon EVgo’s ability to develop and introduce a variety of new capabilities and innovations to EVgo’s existing product offerings, as well as introduce a variety of new and improved product offerings to address the changing needs of the EV charging market.
Federal Reserve and other central banks to increase interest rates, which could have the effects of raising the cost of capital and depressing economic growth, either of which—or the combination thereof—could hurt the financial and operating results of EVgo’s business. 48 Table of Contents Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, such as actual events or concerns involving liquidity, defaults, or non-performance by financial institutions or transactional counterparties, could adversely affect the Company’s current and projected business operations and its financial condition and results of operations.
Federal Reserve and other central banks to increase interest rates, which could have the effects of raising the cost of capital and depressing economic growth, either of which—or the combination thereof—could hurt the financial and operating results of EVgo’s business. 47 Table of Contents Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, such as actual events or concerns involving liquidity, defaults, or non-performance by financial institutions or transactional counterparties, could adversely affect the Company’s current and projected business operations and its financial condition and results of operations.
This agreement generally provides for the payment by the Company Group to EVgo Holdings of 85% of the net cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax and franchise tax (computed using simplifying assumptions to address the impact of state and local taxes) that the Company Group actually realizes (or is deemed to realize in certain 50 Table of Contents circumstances) in periods after the consummation of the CRIS Business Combination as a result of certain increases in tax basis available to the Company Group as a result of the CRIS Business Combination, the acquisition of EVgo OpCo Units pursuant to an exercise of the EVgo OpCo Unit Redemption Right (as defined in the EVgo OpCo A&R LLC Agreement) or the Call Right (as defined in the EVgo OpCo A&R LLC Agreement) (including any increases in tax basis relating to prior transfers of such EVgo OpCo Units that will be available to the Company Group as a result of its acquisition of such EVgo OpCo Units) and certain benefits attributable to imputed interest.
This agreement generally provides for the payment by the Company Group to EVgo Holdings of 85% of the net cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax and franchise tax (computed using simplifying assumptions to address the impact of state and local taxes) that the Company Group actually realizes (or is deemed to realize in certain circumstances) in periods after the consummation of the CRIS Business Combination as a result of certain increases in tax basis available to the Company Group as a result of the CRIS Business Combination, the acquisition of EVgo OpCo Units pursuant to an exercise of the EVgo OpCo Unit Redemption Right (as defined in the EVgo OpCo A&R LLC Agreement) or the Call Right (as defined in the EVgo OpCo A&R LLC Agreement) (including any increases in tax basis relating to prior transfers of such EVgo OpCo Units that will be available to the Company Group as a result of its acquisition of such EVgo OpCo Units) and certain benefits attributable to imputed interest.
EVgo’s strategy is based on a combination of growth and maintenance of strong performance on EVgo’s existing asset base and any inability to scale, maintain customer experience or manage operations at EVgo’s charging stations may impact EVgo’s growth trajectory. 28 Table of Contents EVgo is susceptible to risks associated with an increased focus by stakeholders and regulators on climate change, which may adversely affect its business and results of operations.
EVgo’s strategy is based on a combination of growth and maintenance of strong performance on EVgo’s existing asset base and any inability to scale, maintain customer experience or manage operations at EVgo’s charging stations may impact EVgo’s growth trajectory. 27 Table of Contents EVgo is susceptible to risks associated with an increased focus by stakeholders and regulators on climate change, which may adversely affect its business and results of operations.
If EVgo does not meet EVgo’s obligations under this agreement, EVgo may not be entitled to payments from Pilot Company and may be required to pay liquidated damages, which may be significant.
If EVgo does not meet EVgo’s obligations under this agreement, EVgo may not be entitled to payments from the Pilot Company and may be required to pay liquidated damages, which may be significant.
Therefore, EVgo’s intellectual property rights may not be as strong or as easily enforced outside of the U.S. Any issued patent which may result from the pending patent application may come to be considered “standards essential.” If this is the case, EVgo may be required to license certain technology on “fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory” terms, decreasing revenue.
Therefore, EVgo’s intellectual property rights may not be as strong or as easily enforced outside of the U.S. Any issued patent which may result from the pending patent application may come to be considered “standards essential.” If this is the case, EVgo may be required to license certain technology on “fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory” terms, which may decrease EVgo’s revenue.
Delays in introducing products and innovations or the failure to offer innovative products or services at competitive prices may cause existing and potential customers to use EVgo’s competitors’ products or services.
Delays in introducing products, improvements and innovations or the failure to offer innovative products or services at competitive prices may cause existing and potential customers to use EVgo’s competitors’ products or services.
In November 2022, EVgo entered into a Distribution Agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Evercore Group L.L.C. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as sales agents, pursuant to which the Company may sell up to $200 million of shares of Class A common stock in “at the market” transactions at prevailing market prices.
In November 2022, EVgo entered into a Distribution Agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Evercore Group L.L.C. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as sales agents, pursuant to which the Company may sell up to $200 million of shares of Class A common stock in “at the market” transactions at prevailing market prices (the “ATM Program”).
Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle OEMs may choose not to or may not be able to manufacture EVs in sufficient quantities or at all. EVgo derives a substantial portion of EVgo’s revenue from the sale of regulatory credits. There are a number of factors beyond EVgo’s control that could have a material adverse effect on EVgo’s ability to generate such revenue.
Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle OEMs may choose not to or may not be able to manufacture EVs in sufficient quantities or at all. EVgo derives revenue from the sale of regulatory credits. There are a number of factors beyond EVgo’s control that could have a material adverse effect on EVgo’s ability to generate such revenue.
Under these rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power is held by an individual, group or another company is a “controlled company” and may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements, including: ● the requirement that a majority of EVgo’s Board of Directors consist of “independent directors” as defined under the rules of the Nasdaq; ● the requirement that EVgo has a compensation committee that is composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities; ● the requirement that EVgo has a nominating and corporate governance committee that is composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities; and ● the requirement for an annual performance evaluation of the compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees.
Under these rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting 54 Table of Contents power is held by an individual, group or another company is a “controlled company” and may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements, including: ● the requirement that a majority of EVgo’s Board of Directors consist of “independent directors” as defined under the rules of the Nasdaq; ● the requirement that EVgo has a compensation committee that is composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities; ● the requirement that EVgo has a nominating and corporate governance committee that is composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities; and ● the requirement for an annual performance evaluation of the compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees.
Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 19 – Tax Receivable Agreement. ” If the Company Group’s payment obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement are accelerated upon certain mergers, other forms of business combinations or other changes of control, the consideration payable to holders of Class A common stock could be substantially reduced.
Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 16 — Tax Receivable Agreement. ” If the Company Group’s payment obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement are accelerated upon certain mergers, other forms of business combinations or other changes of control, the consideration payable to holders of Class A common stock could be substantially reduced.
The calculation of anticipated future payments will be based upon certain assumptions and deemed events set forth in the Tax Receivable Agreement, including (i) that the Company Group has sufficient taxable income on a current basis to fully utilize the tax benefits covered by the Tax Receivable Agreement and (ii) that any EVgo OpCo Units (other than those held by the Company Group or its subsidiaries, other than EVgo OpCo) outstanding on the termination date or change of control date, as applicable, are deemed to be redeemed on such date.
The calculation of anticipated future payments will be based upon certain assumptions and deemed events set forth in the Tax Receivable Agreement, including (i) that the Company Group has sufficient taxable income on a current basis to fully utilize the tax 50 Table of Contents benefits covered by the Tax Receivable Agreement and (ii) that any EVgo OpCo Units (other than those held by the Company Group or its subsidiaries, other than EVgo OpCo) outstanding on the termination date or change of control date, as applicable, are deemed to be redeemed on such date.
In addition to the other risks described herein, the following factors could also cause EVgo’s financial condition and results of operations to fluctuate on a quarterly basis: ● the timing and volume of new sales; ● fluctuations in service costs, particularly due to unexpected costs of servicing and maintaining charging stations, changes in utility tariffs affecting costs of electricity, increases in property taxes and expenses related to permits, changes in dynamics with Site Host partners that may result in higher site-license fees, change in payment fees and unexpected increases in third-party software costs; ● the timing of new charger installations and new product rollouts; ● the timing of the introduction of new EV models by OEMs; ● weaker than anticipated demand for DC fast charging, whether due to changes in government incentives and policies or due to other conditions; ● fluctuations in sales and marketing, business development or research and development expenses; ● supply chain interruptions and manufacturing or delivery delays; ● the timing and availability of new products relative to customers’ and investors’ expectations; ● the length of the installation cycle for a particular location or market; ● the timing of recognition of any cash received from OEM partners as revenue; ● the impact of COVID-19 on EVgo’s workforce, or those of EVgo’s customers, suppliers, vendors or business partners; ● disruptions in sales, production, service or other business activities or EVgo’s inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; ● unanticipated changes in federal, state, local, or foreign government incentive programs, which can affect demand for EVs or the anticipated costs of construction of charging infrastructure; ● unanticipated emergence of new market entrants and various strategic actions by incumbents that might lead to intensifying competition and thus worsened operational results; ● the potential adoption of time-of-day or time-of-use rates by local utilities, which may reduce EVgo’s margins; and ● seasonal fluctuations in driving patterns.
In addition to the other risks described herein, the following factors could also cause EVgo’s financial condition and results of operations to fluctuate on a quarterly basis: ● the timing and volume of new sales; ● fluctuations in service costs, particularly due to unexpected costs of servicing and maintaining charging stations, changes in utility tariffs affecting costs of electricity, increases in property taxes and expenses related to permits, changes in dynamics with Site Host partners that may result in higher site-license fees, change in payment fees and unexpected increases in third-party software costs; ● the timing of new charger installations and new product rollouts; ● the timing of the introduction of new EV models by OEMs; ● weaker than anticipated demand for DC fast charging, whether due to changes in government incentives and policies or due to other conditions; ● fluctuations in sales and marketing, business development or research and development expenses; ● supply chain interruptions and manufacturing or delivery delays; ● the timing and availability of new products relative to customers’ and investors’ expectations; ● the length of the installation cycle for a particular location or market; ● the timing of recognition of any cash received from OEM partners as revenue; ● disruptions in sales, production, service or other business activities or EVgo’s inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; ● unanticipated changes in federal, state, local, or foreign government incentive programs, which can affect demand for EVs or the anticipated costs of construction of charging infrastructure; ● unanticipated emergence of new market entrants and various strategic actions by incumbents that might lead to intensifying competition and thus worsened operational results; ● the potential adoption of time-of-day or time-of-use rates by local utilities, which may reduce EVgo’s margins; and ● seasonal fluctuations in driving patterns.
EVgo’s Charter authorizes the Board of Directors to issue one or more classes or series of preferred stock, the terms of which may be established and the shares of which may be issued without shareholder approval and which may include super voting, special approval, dividend, repurchase rights, liquidation preferences or other rights or preferences superior to the rights of the holders of Class A common stock.
EVgo’s Charter authorizes the Board of Directors to issue one or more classes or series of preferred stock, the terms of which may be established and the shares of which may be issued without stockholder approval and which may include super voting, special approval, dividend, repurchase rights, liquidation preferences or other rights or preferences superior to the rights of the holders of Class A common stock.
Under the charging credit program provisions in the Nissan 2.0 Agreement, credits for charging are allocated to purchasers or lessees of Nissan EVs, and such purchasers or lessees are permitted to charge their EV for 12 months at no charge to the participant, up to the amount of the charging credit allocated to such participant or on an unlimited basis, depending on the model of Nissan EV purchased or leased.
Under the charging credit program provisions in the Nissan Agreement, credits for charging are allocated to purchasers or lessees of Nissan EVs, and such purchasers or lessees are permitted to charge their EV for 12 months at no charge to the participant, up to the amount of the charging credit allocated to such participant or on an unlimited basis, depending on the model of Nissan EV purchased or leased.
The implementation, maintenance, segregation, and improvement of these systems require significant management time, support and cost and there are inherent risks associated with developing, implementing, improving, and expanding core systems as well as updating current systems, including disruptions to the related areas of business operation.
The implementation, maintenance, segregation, and improvement of these systems require significant management time, support and cost, and there are inherent risks associated with developing, implementing, improving, and expanding core systems as well as updating current systems, including disruptions to the related areas of business operations.
Notwithstanding such material weaknesses, EVgo’s management believes the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report present fairly, in all material respects, its financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Notwithstanding such material weakness, EVgo’s management believes the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report present fairly, in all material respects, its financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Cost increases, delays and/or other restrictions on the availability of electricity would adversely affect EVgo’s business and results of EVgo’s operations. Risks Related to the EV Market ● Changes to fuel economy standards or the success of alternative fuels may negatively impact the EV market and thus the demand for EVgo’s products and services. ● Rideshare and commercial fleets may not electrify as quickly as expected and may not rely on public fast charging or on EVgo’s network as much as expected.
Cost increases, delays and/or other restrictions on the availability of electricity would adversely affect EVgo’s business and results of EVgo’s operations. Risks Related to the EV Market ● Changes to fuel economy standards or the success of alternative fuels may negatively impact the EV market and thus the demand for EVgo’s products and services. 24 Table of Contents ● Rideshare and commercial fleets may not electrify as quickly as expected and may not rely on public fast charging or on EVgo’s network as much as expected.
While EVgo believes EVgo’s cash on hand as of December 31, 2022 is sufficient to meet EVgo’s current working capital and capital expenditure requirements, there can be no assurance that EVgo will be able to achieve and maintain profitability in the future.
While EVgo believes EVgo’s cash on hand as of December 31, 2023 is sufficient to meet EVgo’s current working capital and capital expenditure requirements, there can be no assurance that EVgo will be able to achieve and maintain profitability in the future.
Efforts to prevent cyberattacks and similar disruptions are expensive to implement and, as the regulatory framework for data privacy and security worldwide continues to evolve and develop, EVgo may incur additional significant costs to comply with new or existing laws, regulations and 38 Table of Contents other obligations and EVgo may not be able to cause the implementation or enforcement of such preventions or compliance with such laws and regulations with respect to EVgo’s third-party vendors.
Efforts to prevent cyberattacks and similar disruptions are expensive to implement and, as the regulatory framework for data privacy and security worldwide continues to evolve and develop, EVgo may incur additional significant costs to comply with new or existing laws, regulations and other obligations, and EVgo may not be able to cause the implementation or enforcement of such preventions or compliance with such laws and regulations with respect to EVgo’s third-party vendors.
Going forward, it is uncertain if these, or other potential issues in the procurement, installation, or energization of chargers, will be resolved in a timely fashion. Nissan has the right to terminate its agreements with the Company in certain circumstances.
Going forward, it is uncertain if these, or other potential issues in the procurement, installation, or energization of chargers, will be resolved in a timely fashion. Nissan has the right to terminate its agreement with the Company in certain circumstances.
The capital-build program provided for in the Nissan 2.0 Agreement requires the Company to install, operate and maintain public, high-power dual-standard chargers in specified markets pursuant to a schedule that outlines the build timelines for the chargers to be constructed (the “Build Schedule”).
The capital-build program provided for in the Nissan Agreement requires the Company to install, operate and maintain public, high-power dual-standard chargers in specified markets pursuant to a schedule that outlines the build timelines for the chargers to be constructed (the “Build Schedule”).
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over 46 Table of Contents financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of EVgo’s financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial 45 Table of Contents reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of EVgo’s financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
These inflationary pressures have resulted in and may continue to result in, increases to the costs of charging equipment and personnel, which could in turn cause capital expenditures and operating costs to rise. Sustained levels of high inflation have likewise caused the U.S.
Recent inflationary pressures have resulted in and may continue to result in, increases to the costs of charging equipment and personnel, which could in turn cause capital expenditures and operating costs to rise. Sustained levels of high inflation have likewise caused the U.S.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, no transactions occurred that resulted in a cash tax savings benefit that would have triggered the recording of a liability by the Company based on the terms of the Tax Receivable Agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, no transactions occurred that resulted in a cash tax savings benefit that would have triggered the recording of a liability by the Company based on the terms of the Tax Receivable Agreement.
The process of establishing or extending site control and access could take longer or become more competitive. As the EV market grows, competition for premium sites may intensify, the power distribution grid may 34 Table of Contents require upgrading, and electrical interconnection with local utilities may become more competitive, all of which may lead to delays in construction and/or commissioning.
The process of establishing or extending site control and access could take longer or become more competitive. As the EV market grows, competition for premium sites may intensify, the power distribution grid may require upgrading, and electrical interconnection with local utilities may become more competitive, all of which may lead to delays in construction and/or commissioning.
Further, should regulatory bodies later impose a standard that is not compatible with EVgo’s infrastructure or products, EVgo may incur significant costs to adapt EVgo’s business model to the new regulatory standard, which may require significant time and expense and, as a result, may have a material adverse effect on EVgo’s revenues or results of operations.
Further, should regulatory bodies or large market participants later impose a standard that is not compatible with EVgo’s infrastructure or products, EVgo may incur significant costs to adapt EVgo’s business model to the new standard, which may require significant time and expense and, as a result, have a material adverse effect on EVgo’s revenues or results of operations.
EVgo and Nissan previously agreed to amend the Nissan 2.0 Agreement to extend the installation deadlines under the Build Schedule by up to 12 months, and Nissan has waived penalties for installation delays relating to program year one.
EVgo and Nissan previously agreed to amend the Nissan Agreement to extend the installation deadlines under the Build Schedule by up to 12 months, and Nissan has waived penalties for installation delays relating to program year one.
Acquired assets or businesses may not generate the expected financial results. Acquisitions could also result in the use of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities, 39 Table of Contents the occurrence of goodwill impairment charges, amortization expenses for other intangible assets and exposure to potential unknown liabilities of the acquired business.
Acquired assets or businesses may not generate the expected financial results. Acquisitions could also result in the use of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities, the occurrence of goodwill impairment charges, amortization expenses for other intangible assets and exposure to potential unknown liabilities of the acquired business.
For example, EVgo Holdings may have different tax positions from the Company, especially in light of the Tax Receivable Agreement that could influence its decisions regarding whether and when to support the disposition of assets or the incurrence or refinancing of new or existing indebtedness, or the termination of the Tax Receivable Agreement and acceleration of EVgo’s obligations thereunder.
For example, EVgo Holdings may have different tax positions from the Company, especially in light of the Tax Receivable Agreement that could influence its decisions regarding whether and when to support the disposition of assets 48 Table of Contents or the incurrence or refinancing of new or existing indebtedness, or the termination of the Tax Receivable Agreement and acceleration of EVgo’s obligations thereunder.
Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that EVgo currently believes to be immaterial may become material and may adversely affect EVgo’s business. 24 Table of Contents Summary of Risk Factors The following summarizes the risks facing EVgo’s business, all of which are more fully described below.
Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that EVgo currently believes to be immaterial may become material and may adversely affect EVgo’s business. Summary of Risk Factors The following summarizes the risks facing EVgo’s business, all of which are more fully described below.
See “ —Risks Related to EVgo’s Business – EVgo may need to raise additional funds and these funds may not be available when needed or may only be available on unfavorable terms, which could impact the Company’s ability to fund its operations, its growth and the build-out of the Company’s network. ” On August 10, 2022, EVgo filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-266753), which permits the sale by EVgo of up to $750 million in shares of Class A common stock and preferred stock, the issuance of Class A common stock underlying EVgo’s warrants and the resale of a significant number of shares of Class A common stock and warrants by certain securityholders identified in the prospectus accompanying the registration statement.
See Part I, Item IA, “Risk Factors — Risks Related to EVgo’s Business — EVgo may need to raise additional funds, and these funds may not be available when needed or may only be available on unfavorable terms, which could impact the Company’s ability to fund its operations, its growth and the build-out of the Company’s network. ” On August 10, 2022, EVgo filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-266753), which permits the sale by EVgo of up to $750 million in shares of Class A common stock and preferred stock, the issuance of Class A common stock underlying EVgo’s warrants and the resale of a significant number of shares of Class A common stock and warrants by certain securityholders identified in the prospectus accompanying the registration statement.
See Part I, Item 1, “ Business — Customers, Partnerships and Strategic Relationships .” 37 Table of Contents In addition, EVgo may be unable to maintain successful relationships with EVgo’s OEM and fleet partners. Some of EVgo’s existing agreements require the Company to meet specified performance criteria.
See Part I, Item 1, “ Business — Customers, Partnerships and Strategic Relationships .” In addition, EVgo may be unable to maintain successful relationships with EVgo’s OEM and fleet partners. Some of EVgo’s existing agreements require the Company to meet specified performance criteria.
If EVgo is unable to purchase a sufficient amount of RECs, EVgo may be unable to achieve this objective, which may negatively impact EVgo’s reputation in the marketplace.
If EVgo is unable to purchase a sufficient number of RECs, EVgo may be unable to achieve this objective, which may negatively impact EVgo’s reputation in the marketplace.
In addition, sales of vehicles in the automotive industry can be cyclical, which may affect growth in acceptance of EVs. It is uncertain how macroeconomic factors will impact demand for EVs, particularly since they can be more expensive than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
In addition, sales of vehicles in the automotive industry can be cyclical, which may affect growth in acceptance of EVs. It is uncertain how macroeconomic factors will impact demand for EVs, particularly because EVs can be more expensive than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
There are a number of established and emerging EV charging companies operating in the U.S. that pursue various business models that are constantly evolving, including Electrify America, Blink, ChargePoint, Shell Recharge Solutions (formerly Greenlots), Volta, Tesla, Tritium, IoTecha, Rhombus, BP, Voltera, TerraWatt and Flo as well as certain utilities and retailers.
There are a number of established and emerging EV charging companies operating in the U.S. that pursue various business models that are constantly evolving, including Blink, Borg Warner (formerly Rhombus), BP, ChargePoint, Electrify America, Flo, IoTecha, Shell Recharge Solutions (formerly Greenlots and Volta), Tesla, and Tritium, as well as certain utilities and retailers.
Additionally, EVgo may not be able to secure contracts with third parties to continue their key supply chain and disposal services for EVgo’s business, which may result in increased costs for compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Separately, EVgo may also be subject to various supply chain requirements regarding, among other things, conflict minerals and labor practices.
Additionally, EVgo may not be able to secure contracts with third parties to continue their key supply chain and disposal services for EVgo’s business, which may result in increased costs for compliance with environmental laws and regulations. 53 Table of Contents Separately, EVgo may also be subject to various supply chain requirements regarding, among other things, conflict minerals and labor practices.
Failure to adequately protect EVgo’s technology and intellectual property could result in competitors offering similar products, potentially resulting in the loss of some of EVgo’s competitive advantage and a decrease in revenue which would adversely affect EVgo’s business, prospects, financial condition and operating results. 42 Table of Contents The measures EVgo takes to protect EVgo’s technology and intellectual property from unauthorized use by others may not be effective for various reasons, including the following: ● the patent application EVgo has submitted may not result in the issuance of any patents; ● the scope of any issued patents that may result from the pending patent application may not be broad enough to protect proprietary rights; ● the costs associated with enforcing patents, trademarks, confidentiality and invention agreements or other intellectual property rights may make enforcement impracticable; ● current and future competitors may circumvent patents or independently develop similar inventions, trade secrets or works of authorship, such as software; ● know-how and other proprietary information EVgo purports to hold as a trade secret may not qualify as a trade secret under applicable laws; and ● proprietary designs and technology embodied in EVgo’s products may be discoverable by third parties through means that do not constitute violations of applicable laws.
Failure to adequately protect and enforce EVgo’s technology and intellectual property could result in competitors offering similar products, potentially resulting in the loss of some of EVgo’s competitive advantage and a decrease in revenue which would adversely affect EVgo’s business, prospects, financial condition and operating results. 41 Table of Contents The measures EVgo takes to protect EVgo’s technology and intellectual property from infringement, misappropriation or unauthorized use by others may not be effective for various reasons, including the following: ● the patent application EVgo has submitted may not result in the issuance of any patents; ● the scope of any issued patents that may result from the pending patent application may not be broad enough to protect proprietary rights; ● any patents or trademarks may be challenged by competitors and/or invalidated or canceled by courts or other government entities; ● the costs associated with enforcing patents, trademarks, confidentiality and invention agreements or other intellectual property rights may make enforcement impracticable; ● current and future competitors may circumvent patents or independently develop similar inventions, trade secrets or works of authorship, such as software; ● know-how and other proprietary information EVgo purports to hold as a trade secret may not qualify as a trade secret under applicable laws; and ● proprietary designs and technology embodied in EVgo’s products may be discoverable by third parties through means that do not constitute violations of applicable laws.
In addition, any insurance coverage or indemnification obligations of suppliers for EVgo’s benefit may not adequately cover all such claims or may cover only a portion of such claims. A successful product liability, warranty, or other similar claim could have an adverse effect on EVgo’s business, operating results and financial condition.
In addition, any insurance coverage or indemnification obligations of suppliers or other third parties for EVgo’s benefit may not adequately cover all such claims or may cover only a portion of such claims. A successful product liability, systematic defect, warranty, or other similar claim could have an adverse effect on EVgo’s business, operating results and financial condition.
Under the terms of the GM Agreement, GM and EVgo can agree to adjust quarterly charger stall 30 Table of Contents installation milestones from time to time, provided the quarterly targets for an applicable calendar year must equal the annual target for such year.
Under the terms of the GM Agreement, GM and EVgo can agree to adjust quarterly charger stall installation milestones from time to time, provided the quarterly targets for an applicable calendar year must equal the annual target for such year.
This concentration of ownership makes it unlikely that 49 Table of Contents any other holder or group of holders of Class A common stock will be able to affect the way EVgo is managed or the direction of EVgo’s business.
This concentration of ownership makes it unlikely that any other holder or group of holders of Class A common stock will be able to affect the way EVgo is managed or the direction of EVgo’s business.
EVgo’s growth and success are highly correlated with and thus dependent upon the continuing rapid adoption of and demand for EVs and OEMs’ ability to supply such EVs to the market. EVgo’s growth is highly dependent upon the adoption of EVs both by businesses and consumers.
EVgo’s growth and success are highly correlated with and thus dependent upon the continuing rapid adoption of and demand for EVs and OEMs’ ability to supply such EVs to the market. EVgo’s growth is highly dependent upon the continued rapid adoption of EVs by governments, businesses and consumers.
To manage growth in operations and personnel, EVgo will need to continue to improve EVgo’s operational, financial and management controls and reporting systems and procedures.
To manage growth in operations and personnel, EVgo will need to continue to enhance EVgo’s operational, financial and management controls and reporting systems and procedures.
Accordingly, EVgo may consider entering into licensing agreements with respect to such rights, although no assurance can be given that such licenses can be obtained on acceptable terms or that litigation will not occur and such licenses and associated litigation could significantly increase EVgo’s operating expenses.
Accordingly, EVgo may consider entering into licensing agreements with respect to such rights, although no assurance can be given that such licenses can be obtained on acceptable terms or at all, or that litigation or arbitration will not occur. Such licenses and associated disputes could significantly increase EVgo’s operating expenses.
Treasury has issued only limited guidance on the interpretation and implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and additional guidance may be forthcoming. If and when issued, such guidance may impose 47 Table of Contents further requirements and/or limitations.
Treasury has issued only limited guidance on the interpretation and implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and additional guidance may be forthcoming. If and when issued, such guidance may impose further requirements and/or limitations.
Some of EVgo’s business objectives are dependent upon the purchase of renewable energy certificates and an increase in the cost of such certificates may adversely impact EVgo’s business and results of operations. As part of EVgo’s business strategy, EVgo markets the electricity provided from EVgo’s charging stations as 100% renewable.
Some of EVgo’s business objectives are dependent upon the purchase of renewable energy certificates, and an increase in the cost of such certificates may adversely impact EVgo’s business and results of operations. As part of EVgo’s business strategy, EVgo markets the electricity provided from EVgo’s charging stations as 100% matched with purchases of RECs.
EVgo may not meet the charger stall-installation milestones under the GM Agreement in the future, particularly as a consequence of delays in permitting, commissioning and utility interconnection, including delays associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as industry and regulatory adaptation to the requirements of high-powered charger installation including slower than expected third-party approvals of certain site acquisitions and site plans by utilities and land owners, and supply chain issues.
EVgo may not meet the charger stall-installation milestones under the GM Agreement in the future, particularly as a consequence of delays in permitting, commissioning and utility interconnection, as well as delays related to industry and regulatory adaptation to the requirements of high-powered charger installation including slower than expected third-party approvals of certain site acquisitions and site plans by utilities and land owners, and supply chain issues.
However, the tax credit is subject to additional requirements and limitations, such as certain adjusted gross income limits for consumers claiming the credit, domestic content requirements for critical minerals and batteries and a requirement for final assembly to occur in North America.
However, the tax credit is subject to additional requirements and limitations, such as certain adjusted gross income limits for consumers claiming the credit, domestic content requirements for critical 40 Table of Contents minerals and batteries and a requirement for final assembly to occur in North America.
For example, the Board of Directors may grant holders of preferred stock the right to elect some number of directors in all events or upon the occurrence of specified events or the right to veto specified transactions.
For example, the Board of Directors may grant 55 Table of Contents holders of preferred stock the right to elect some number of directors in all events or upon the occurrence of specified events or the right to veto specified transactions.
Municipalities may decide to convert street lighting poles and lampposts to public charging points for EV drivers who rent, have no access to home charging, or park their EVs on the street, potentially reducing EVgo’s serviceable markets.
Municipalities may decide to convert street lighting poles and lampposts to public charging points for EV drivers who rent, have no access to home charging, or park their EVs on the street, potentially reducing EVgo’s serviceable 28 Table of Contents markets.
EVgo has previously experienced and may in the future experience, service disruptions, outages and other performance problems due to a variety of factors, including infrastructure changes, third-party service providers, human or software errors and capacity constraints.
EVgo and its third-party vendors have previously experienced and may in the future experience, service disruptions, outages and other performance problems due to a variety of factors, including infrastructure changes, third-party service providers, human or software errors and capacity constraints.
Additionally, to the extent ESG matters negatively impact EVgo’s reputation, EVgo may not be able to compete as 55 Table of Contents effectively to recruit or retain employees, which may adversely affect EVgo’s business. Such ESG matters may also impact EVgo’s suppliers, which may adversely impact EVgo’s business and financial condition.
Additionally, to the extent ESG matters negatively impact EVgo’s reputation, EVgo may not be able to compete as effectively to recruit or retain employees, which may adversely affect EVgo’s business. Such ESG matters may also impact EVgo’s suppliers, which may adversely impact EVgo’s business and financial condition.
Additionally, Delta is located in Taiwan, and EVgo’s ability to receive sufficient supplies of Delta chargers could be adversely affected by events such as natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquakes, drought and typhoons, escalations of tensions between the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan, including resulting from the People’s Republic of China’s recent increase in military exercises around Taiwan, political unrest, trade restrictions or war.
Additionally, Delta is headquartered in Taiwan, and EVgo’s ability to receive sufficient supplies of Delta chargers, components and parts could be adversely affected by events such as natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquakes, drought and typhoons, escalations of tensions between the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan, including resulting from the People’s Republic of China’s military exercises around Taiwan, political unrest, trade restrictions or war.
EVgo generally does not own the land at the charging sites and relies on site licenses with Site Hosts that convey the right to build, own and operate the charging equipment on the site. EVgo may not be able to renew the site licenses or retain site control.
EVgo generally does not own the land at the charging sites and relies on site licenses with Site Hosts 33 Table of Contents that convey the right to build, own and operate the charging equipment on the site. EVgo may not be able to renew the site licenses or retain site control.
Each of these 58 Table of Contents warrants is exercisable for one share of EVgo’s Class A common stock, in accordance with the terms of the warrant agreement governing such warrants.
Each of these warrants is exercisable for one share of EVgo’s Class A common stock, in accordance with the terms of the warrant agreement governing such warrants.
See “— Risks Related to EVgo’s Business – EVgo may need to raise additional funds and these funds may not be available when needed or may only be available on unfavorable terms, which could impact the Company’s ability to fund its operations, its growth and the build-out of the Company’s network. ” EVgo has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, and any inability to timely remediate these material weaknesses or to otherwise establish and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting may harm investor confidence and cause a decline in the price of the Company’s Class A common stock.
See Part I, Item IA, “Risk Factors — Risks Related to EVgo’s Business — EVgo may need to raise additional funds, and these funds may not be available when needed or may only be available on unfavorable terms, which could impact the Company’s ability to fund its operations, its growth and the build-out of the Company’s network. ” EVgo has identified a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting, and any inability to timely remediate this material weakness or to otherwise establish and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting may harm investor confidence and cause a decline in the price of the Company’s Class A common stock.
EVgo may not be successful in developing relationships with key participants in the mobile industry or in developing products that operate effectively with these technologies, systems, networks or standards. In addition, a significant portion of EVgo’s software platform depends on EVgo’s partnership with Driivz, an EV charging management platform.
EVgo may not be successful in developing or maintaining relationships with key participants in these industries or in developing products that operate effectively with these technologies, systems, networks or standards. In addition, a significant portion of EVgo’s software platform depends on EVgo’s partnership with Driivz, an EV charging management platform.
The market for EVs could be affected by numerous factors, such as: ● perceptions about EV features, quality, driver experience, safety, performance and cost; ● perceptions about the limited range over which EVs may be driven on a single battery charge and about availability and access to sufficient public EV charging stations; ● competition, including from other types of alternative fuel vehicles (such as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles), plug-in hybrid EVs and high fuel-economy ICE vehicles; ● increases in fuel efficiency in legacy ICE and hybrid vehicles; ● volatility in the price of gasoline and diesel at the pump; ● EV supply chain shortages and disruptions, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which include but are not limited to availability of certain components (e.g., semiconductors and critical raw materials necessary for the production of EVs and EV batteries), the ability of EV OEMs to ramp-up EV production and technological and logistical challenges (such as component shortages, exacerbated port congestion and intermittent supplier shutdowns and delays and product recalls due to quality control issues), which have resulted in additional costs and production delays and availability of batteries and battery materials; ● concerns regarding the reliability and stability of the electrical grid; ● the change in an EV battery’s ability to hold a charge over time; ● availability of maintenance, repair services and spare parts for EVs; 27 Table of Contents ● consumers’ perception about the convenience, speed and cost of EVs and EV charging and the availability and reliability of EV charging infrastructure; ● government regulations and economic incentives, including adverse changes in, or expiration of, favorable tax incentives related to EVs, EV charging stations or decarbonization generally; ● relaxation of government mandates or quotas regarding the sale of EVs; ● the number, price and variety of EV models available for purchase; and ● concerns about the future viability of EV manufacturers.
The market for EVs, and ultimately EV charging, could be affected by numerous factors, such as: ● perceptions about EV features, quality, driver experience, safety, performance and cost; ● perceptions about the limited range over which EVs may be driven on a single battery charge and about availability and access to sufficient public EV charging stations; ● competition, including from other types of alternative fuel vehicles (such as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles), plug-in hybrid EVs, high fuel-economy ICE vehicles and other types of charging methods (e.g., battery swaps); ● volatility in the price of gasoline and diesel at the pump; ● EV supply chain shortages and disruptions, which include but are not limited to availability of certain components (e.g., semiconductors and critical raw materials necessary for the production of EVs and EV batteries), the ability of EV OEMs to increase and on-shore EV production, and technological and logistical challenges (such as component shortages, exacerbated port congestion and intermittent supplier shutdowns and delays and product recalls due to quality control issues), which have resulted in additional costs and production delays and availability of batteries and battery materials; ● concerns regarding the reliability, stability and capacity of the electrical grid; ● the change in an EV battery’s ability to hold a charge over time; ● availability of maintenance, repair services and spare parts for EVs; ● consumers’ perception about the convenience, speed and cost of EVs and EV charging and the availability and reliability of EV charging infrastructure; 26 Table of Contents ● government regulations and economic incentives, including adverse changes in, or expiration of, favorable tax incentives related to EVs, EV charging stations or decarbonization generally; ● government legislation and regulations restricting the operation of autonomous vehicles; ● relaxation of government mandates or quotas regarding the sale of EVs and fuel economy standards; ● the number, price and variety of EV models available for purchase; and ● concerns about the future viability of EV manufacturers.
If EVgo does not meet EVgo’s obligations under this agreement, EVgo may not be entitled to payments from GM and may be required to pay liquidated damages, which may be significant .” and “ — EVgo will be required to install a substantial number of charger stalls under EVgo’s agreement with Pilot Company and GM.
If EVgo does not meet EVgo’s obligations under this agreement, EVgo may not be entitled to payments from GM and may be required to pay liquidated damages, which may be significant. ● EVgo will be required to install a substantial number of chargers under EVgo’s agreement with the Pilot Company and GM.
Future demand for battery EVs from the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle segment may not develop as anticipated or take longer to develop than expected. ● EVgo derives a material portion of EVgo’s revenue from the sale of regulatory credits.
Future demand for or availability of battery EVs from the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle segment may not develop as anticipated or take longer to develop than expected. ● EVgo derives revenue from the sale of regulatory credits.
As of December 31, 2022, there were approximately 18,097,120 warrants outstanding, consisting of 14,948,551 Public Warrants originally sold as part of the units issued in the Company’s Initial Public Offering and 3,148,569 Private Placement Warrants originally sold to the Sponsor in a private sale prior to the Initial Public Offering.
As of December 31, 2023, there were approximately 18,097,105 warrants outstanding, consisting of 14,948,536 Public Warrants originally sold as part of the units issued in the Company’s Initial Public Offering and 3,148,569 Private Placement Warrants originally sold to the Sponsor in a private sale prior to the Initial Public Offering.
The costs of compliance with and other burdens imposed by laws and regulations relating to privacy, data protection and information security that are applicable to the businesses of customers may adversely affect the ability and willingness to process, handle, store, use and transmit certain types of information, such as demographic and other personal information.
The costs of compliance with and other burdens imposed by laws and regulations relating to privacy, data protection and information security may adversely affect EVgo’s ability and willingness to process, handle, store, use and transmit certain types of information, such as demographic and other personal information.
EVgo’s software may contain latent defects or errors that may be difficult to detect and remediate. EVgo is continuing to evolve the features and functionality of EVgo’s platform through updates and enhancements and as EVgo does so, EVgo may introduce additional defects or errors that may not be detected until after deployment to customers.
EVgo is continuing to evolve the features and functionality of EVgo’s platform through updates and enhancements and as EVgo does so, EVgo may introduce additional defects or errors that may not be detected until after deployment to customers.
The term of the Tax Receivable Agreement commenced upon the consummation of the CRIS Business Combination and will continue until all tax benefits that are subject to the Tax Receivable Agreement have been utilized or expired and all required payments are made, unless the Company Group exercises its right to terminate the Tax Receivable Agreement (or the Tax Receivable Agreement is terminated due to other circumstances, including the Company Group’s breach of a material obligation thereunder or certain mergers or other changes of control) and the Company Group makes the termination payment specified in the Tax Receivable Agreement.
The Company Group will retain the benefit of the remaining net cash savings, if any. 49 Table of Contents The term of the Tax Receivable Agreement commenced upon the consummation of the CRIS Business Combination and will continue until all tax benefits that are subject to the Tax Receivable Agreement have been utilized or expired and all required payments are made, unless the Company Group exercises its right to terminate the Tax Receivable Agreement (or the Tax Receivable Agreement is terminated due to other circumstances, including the Company Group’s breach of a material obligation thereunder or certain mergers or other changes of control) and the Company Group makes the termination payment specified in the Tax Receivable Agreement.
As a result, EVgo qualifies for and relies on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements that would otherwise provide protection to stockholders of other companies. ● Provisions in EVgo’s Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Charter”) and Delaware law may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against EVgo’s directors and officers. ● Provisions in EVgo’s Charter may inhibit a takeover of the Company, which could limit the price investors might be willing to pay in the future for Class A common stock and could entrench management. ● EVgo’s Warrants are exercisable for EVgo’s Class A common stock and the exercise of such Warrants would increase the number of shares eligible for future resale in the public market and result in dilution to EVgo’s stockholders. 26 Table of Contents Risk Factors Risks Related to EVgo’s Business EVgo is an early-stage growth company with a history of operating losses and expects to incur significant expenses and continuing losses at least for the near- and medium-term.
As a result, EVgo qualifies for and relies on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements that would otherwise provide protection to stockholders of other companies. ● Provisions in EVgo’s Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Charter”) and Delaware law may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against EVgo’s directors and officers. ● Provisions in EVgo’s Charter may inhibit a takeover of the Company, which could limit the price investors might be willing to pay in the future for Class A common stock and could entrench management. 25 Table of Contents Risk Factors Risks Related to EVgo’s Business EVgo is an early-stage growth company with a history of operating losses and expects to incur significant expenses and continuing losses at least for the near- and medium-term.
The occurrence of a natural disaster such as an earthquake, hurricane, drought, flood, fire (such as the recent extensive wildfires in California, Oregon and Colorado), localized extended outages of critical utilities (as seen recently in California and Texas) or transportation systems, or any critical resource shortages could cause a significant interruption in EVgo’s business, damage or destroy EVgo’s facilities or inventory and cause the Company to incur significant costs, any of which could harm EVgo’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
The occurrence of a natural disaster such as an earthquake, hurricane, drought, flood, fire, localized extended outages of critical utilities or transportation systems, or any critical resource shortages could cause a significant interruption in EVgo’s business, damage or destroy EVgo’s facilities or inventory and cause the Company to incur significant costs, any of which could harm EVgo’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
EVgo expects a substantial portion of EVgo’s cash receipts in the near future to be from a limited number of OEM partners and, as a result, will be subject to any risks specific to those entities and the jurisdictions and markets in which they operate, including their ability to develop a portfolio of EV models and attract customers for those models.
EVgo expects a substantial portion of EVgo’s cash receipts in the near future to be from a limited number of commercial customers and OEM partners and, as a result, will be subject to any risks specific to those entities and the jurisdictions and markets in which they operate, including OEMs’ ability to develop a portfolio of EV models and attract customers for those models and maintain or expand their investments in EVs and EV charging infrastructure.