Biggest changeFuture issuances of our common stock, including common stock that may be issuable pursuant to outstanding warrants or other convertible securities, could result in additional dilution of the percentage ownership of our stockholders and could cause our stock price to fall. • Provisions in our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation of the Company (the “Charter”) and Delaware law may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against our directors and officers. • Provisions in our Charter may inhibit a takeover of us, which could limit the price investors might be willing to pay in the future for our common stock and could entrench management. • Our stock price may be volatile and may decline regardless of our operating performance. • Future resales of our common stock may cause the market price of our securities to drop significantly, even if our business is doing well. • We do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future and, consequently, your ability to achieve a return on your investment will depend on appreciation in the price of our common stock. • We are a “smaller reporting company” and, because we have opted to use the reduced reporting requirements available to us, certain investors may find investing in our securities less attractive. 12 Risk Factors An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk.
Biggest changeFuture issuances of our common stock, including common stock that may be issuable pursuant to outstanding warrants or other convertible securities, could result in additional dilution of the percentage ownership of our stockholders and could cause our stock price to fall. • Our stock price may be volatile and may decline regardless of our operating performance. • Future resales of our common stock may cause the market price of our securities to drop significantly, even if our business is doing well. • We do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future and, consequently, your ability to achieve a return on your investment will depend on appreciation in the price of our common stock. • We are a “smaller reporting company” and, because we have opted to use the reduced reporting requirements available to us, certain investors may find investing in our securities less attractive.
A substantial number of shares of the Company’s common stock that are issuable upon the exercise or conversion of securities issued or issuable under the Credit Agreement and the SPA are subject to a contractual lockup.
A substantial number of shares of the Company’s common stock that are issuable upon the exercise or conversion of securities issued under the Credit Agreement and the SPA are subject to a contractual lockup.
Factors affecting the trading price of our securities may include: • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly financial results or the quarterly financial results of companies perceived to be similar to us; • changes in the market’s expectations about our operating results; • success of competitors; • our operating results failing to meet the expectation of securities analysts or investors in a particular period; • changes in financial estimates and recommendations by securities analysts concerning us or the industries in which we operate in general; • operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to us; • our ability to market new and enhanced products on a timely basis; • changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; • commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving us; • changes in our capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt; • the volume of shares of our common stock available for public sale; • any major change in our board of directors or management; • sales of substantial amounts of our common stock by our directors, executive officers or significant stockholders or the perception that such sales could occur; and 32 • general economic, political, market conditions such as recessions, inflation, interest rates, fuel prices, international currency fluctuations and acts of war or terrorism.
Factors affecting the trading price of our securities may include: • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly financial results or the quarterly financial results of companies perceived to be similar to us; • changes in the market’s expectations about our operating results; • success of competitors; • our operating results failing to meet the expectation of securities analysts or investors in a particular period; • changes in financial estimates and recommendations by securities analysts concerning us or the industries in which we operate in general; • operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to us; • our ability to market new and enhanced products on a timely basis; • changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; • commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving us; • changes in our capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt; • the volume of shares of our common stock available for public sale; • any major change in our board of directors or management; • sales of substantial amounts of our common stock by our directors, executive officers or significant stockholders or the perception that such sales could occur; and • general economic, political, market conditions such as recessions, inflation, interest rates, fuel prices, international currency fluctuations and acts of war or terrorism.
The DOE Loan Facility and the Credit Agreement are subject to certain events of default which can be triggered by, among other things, (i) breach of payment obligations and other obligations and representations in the DOE Loan Facility, Credit Agreement or related documents, (ii) default under other debt facilities with a principal above a predetermined amount, (iii) failure to perform or comply with certain covenants in the DOE Loan facility and the Credit Agreement, (iv) entry into a decree or order for relief in respect of the Company or any of its subsidiaries in an involuntary case under the Bankruptcy Code of the United States or under any other debtor relief law, (v) any money judgment, writ or warrant of attachment or similar process involving in the aggregate at any time an amount in excess of $2.5 million, (vi) any order, judgement or decree entered against the Company or the any of its subsidiaries decreeing the dissolution or split up of such entity, (vii) the failure of the common stock to be listed on an internationally recognized stock exchange in the United States and (viii) a change of control.
The DOE Loan Facility and the Credit Agreement are subject to certain events of default which can be triggered by, among other things, (i) breach of payment obligations and other obligations and representations in the DOE Loan Facility, Credit Agreement or related documents, (ii) default under other debt facilities with a principal above a predetermined amount, (iii) failure to perform or comply with certain covenants in the DOE Loan Facility and the Credit Agreement, (iv) entry into a decree or order for relief in respect of the Company or any of its subsidiaries in an involuntary case under the Bankruptcy Code of the United States or under any other debtor relief law, (v) any money judgment, writ or warrant of attachment or similar process involving in the aggregate at any time an amount in excess of $2.5 million, (vi) any order, judgment or decree entered against the Company or the any of its subsidiaries decreeing the dissolution or split up of such entity, (vii) the failure of the common stock to be listed on an internationally recognized stock exchange in the United States and (viii) a change of control.
Cybersecurity breaches, whether successful or unsuccessful, and other IT system interruptions, including those resulting from human error and technological failures, could result in us incurring significant costs related to, for example, rebuilding internal systems, reduced inventory value, providing modifications to our products and services, defending against litigation, responding to regulatory inquiries or actions, paying damages, or taking other remedial steps with respect to third parties.
Cybersecurity breaches, whether successful or unsuccessful, and other IT system or network interruptions, including those resulting from human error and technological failures, could result in us incurring significant costs related to, for example, rebuilding internal systems, reduced inventory value, providing modifications to our products and services, defending against litigation, responding to regulatory inquiries or actions, paying damages, or taking other remedial steps with respect to third parties.
To achieve profitability as well as long-term commercial success, we must continue to execute our plan to expand our business, which will require us to deliver on our existing global sales pipeline in a timely manner, increase our production capacity, improve our cost profile, grow demand for our products, and seize new market opportunities by leveraging our proprietary technology and its manufacturing processes for novel solutions.
To achieve profitability as well as long-term commercial success, we must continue to execute our plan to expand our business, which will require us to deliver on our existing global sales pipeline in a timely manner, 13 increase our production capacity, improve our cost profile, grow demand for our products and seize new market opportunities by leveraging our proprietary technology and its manufacturing processes for novel solutions.
Moreover, while we have historically been successful in raising outside capital, there can be no assurance we will be able to continue to obtain outside capital in the future or do so on terms that are acceptable to us. 13 The relatively recent commercialization of our products makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects.
Moreover, while we have historically been successful in raising outside capital, there can be no assurance we will be able to continue to obtain outside capital in the future or do so on terms that are acceptable to us. The relatively recent commercialization of our products makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects.
On November 26, 2024, the Company entered into the Credit Agreement Amendment, pursuant to which among other things, the applicability of the Consolidated Revenue and EBITDA financial covenants were deferred until December 31, 2025 and certain provisions were modified to conform with comparable provisions in the DOE Loan Facility and with the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.
On November 26, 2024, the Company entered into the Credit Agreement Amendment, pursuant to which among other things, the applicability of the Minimum Consolidated Revenue and Minimum Consolidated EBITDA financial covenants were deferred until December 31, 2025 and certain provisions were modified to conform with comparable provisions in the DOE Loan Facility and with the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.
Depressed trading prices of our common stock could further impair our ability to raise sufficient capital to carry on our business. We currently have a significant number of outstanding securities that are exercisable for or convertible into our common stock, which could result in significant additional dilution and downward pressure on our stock price.
Depressed trading prices of our common stock could further impair our ability to raise sufficient capital to carry on our business. 32 We currently have a significant number of outstanding securities that are exercisable for or convertible into our common stock, which could result in significant additional dilution and downward pressure on our stock price.
Further, if our manufacturing costs do not decrease to the extent we intend, or if our expectations regarding the operation, performance, maintenance and disposal of our products are not realized, we could have difficulty marketing our products as a superior alternative to already-established technologies and impact the market reputation and adaptability of our products.
Further, if our 14 manufacturing costs do not decrease to the extent we intend, or if our expectations regarding the operation, performance, maintenance and disposal of our products are not realized, we could have difficulty marketing our products as a superior alternative to already-established technologies and impact the market reputation and adaptability of our products.
Provisions in our Charter may inhibit a takeover of us, which could limit the price investors might be willing to pay in the future for our common stock and could entrench management. Our Charter contains provisions that may hinder unsolicited takeover proposals that stockholders may consider to be in their best interests.
Provisions in our Charter may inhibit a takeover of us, which could limit the price investors might be willing to pay in the future for our common stock and could entrench management. 33 Our Charter contains provisions that may hinder unsolicited takeover proposals that stockholders may consider to be in their best interests.
While we believe that our products and technology do not infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate in any material respect upon any valid intellectual property rights of third parties, we cannot be certain that we would be successful in defending against any such claims.
While we believe that our products, technology and brands do not infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate in any material respect upon any valid intellectual property rights of third parties, we cannot be certain that we would be successful in defending against any such claims.
Upon the effectiveness of the resale registration statement or otherwise in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act and after expiration or waiver of the lock-up, the holders may sell our common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, which could have the effect of increasing the volatility in the trading price of our common stock or putting significant downward pressure on the price of our common stock. 24 The resale, or expected or potential resale, of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could adversely affect the market price for our common stock and make it more difficult for you to sell your common stock at times and prices that you feel are appropriate.
Upon the effectiveness of the resale registration statement or otherwise in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act and after expiration or waiver of the lock-up, the holders may sell our common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, which could have the effect of increasing the volatility in the trading price of our common stock or putting significant downward pressure on the price of our common stock. 26 The resale, or expected or potential resale, of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could adversely affect the market price for our common stock and make it more difficult for you to sell your common stock at times and prices that you feel are appropriate.
We or our products may be a target of computer hackers, organizations or malicious attackers who attempt to: • gain access to our systems, network or data centers or those of our customers; 15 • steal proprietary information related to our business, products, employees, and customers; or • interrupt our infrastructure or those of our customers.
We or our products may be a target of computer hackers, organizations or malicious attackers who attempt to: • gain access to our systems, network or data centers or those of our customers; • steal proprietary information related to our business, products, employees and customers; or • interrupt our infrastructure or those of our customers.
Any of these developments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. To date, we have only manufactured batteries in limited quantities for commercial customers.
Any of these developments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. To date, we have only manufactured batteries in limited quantities for a limited number of commercial customers.
Increased scrutiny from stakeholders and regulators regarding environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and disclosures, including those related to climate change and sustainability, as well as recent U.S. based anti-ESG efforts, could result in additional costs and risks. 21 Companies across many industries are facing increasing scrutiny relating to their environmental, social and governance practices and disclosures.
Increased scrutiny from stakeholders and regulators regarding environmental, social and governance practices and disclosures, including those related to climate change and sustainability, as well as recent U.S. based anti-ESG efforts, could result in additional costs and risks. 23 Companies across many industries are facing increasing scrutiny relating to their environmental, social and governance practices and disclosures.
Our results of operations may fluctuate from quarter to quarter, which could make our future performance difficult to predict and could cause our results of operations for a particular period to fall below expectations, resulting in a decline in the price of our common stock. 25 Revenue from our battery sales is primarily recorded upon transfer of ownership of the product to the customer.
Our results of operations may fluctuate from quarter to quarter, which could make our future performance difficult to predict and could cause our results of operations for a particular period to fall below expectations, resulting in a decline in the price of our common stock. 27 Revenue from our battery sales is primarily recorded upon transfer of ownership of the product to the customer.
Although our available capital has increased substantially since our Merger through the issuance of convertible notes and other financing, we continue to have limited resources relative to certain of our competitors, especially certain Li-ion manufacturers that have a longer history, are part of large multinational corporations and are already operating at a profit.
Although our available capital has increased substantially through the issuance of convertible notes and other financing, we continue to have limited resources relative to certain of our competitors, especially certain Li-ion manufacturers that have a longer history, are part of large multinational corporations and are already operating at a profit.
The wage and benefit costs agreed in the CBA do not materially increase our previously planned budgetary expenditures at our facilities. 17 The CBA also allows for substantial operational flexibility with broad management rights, subcontracting rights, flexible shift and overtime scheduling, and work rules to preserve reliability and performance of the production facilities.
The wage and benefit costs agreed in the CBA do not materially increase our previously planned budgetary expenditures at our facilities. 19 The CBA also allows for substantial operational flexibility with broad management rights, subcontracting rights, flexible shift and overtime scheduling and work rules to preserve reliability and performance of the production facilities.
Supply chain issues could adversely affect our operations and financial results. 20 We are heavily dependent on third-party suppliers and contractors and their ability to deliver sufficient quantities of key components, products and services at reasonable prices and in time for us to meet schedules for the delivery of our products and services.
Supply chain issues could adversely affect our operations and financial results. 22 We are heavily dependent on third-party suppliers and contractors and their ability to deliver sufficient quantities of key components, products and services at reasonable prices and in time for us to meet schedules for the delivery of our products and services.
Compliance with these laws, regulations, rules and standards may require us to change our policies, procedures and technology for data privacy and cybersecurity, which could, among other things, make us more vulnerable to operational failures and to monetary penalties for breach of such laws, regulations, rules and standards. 27 In the U.S., there are numerous federal, state and local data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations governing the collection, sharing, use, retention, disclosure, security, storage, transfer and other processing of personal information.
Compliance with these laws, regulations, rules and standards may require us to change our policies, procedures, products and technology for data privacy and cybersecurity, which could, among other things, make us more vulnerable to operational failures and to monetary penalties for breach of such laws, regulations, rules and standards. 29 In the U.S., there are numerous federal, state and local data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations governing the collection, sharing, use, retention, disclosure, security, storage, transfer and other processing of personal information.
In countries where we have not applied for patent protection or where effective intellectual property protection is not available to the same extent as in the United States, we may be at greater risk that our proprietary rights will be infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated. 29 Our intellectual property may be stolen or infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated.
In countries where we have not applied for patent protection or where effective intellectual property protection is not available to the same extent as in the United States, we may be at greater risk that our proprietary rights will be infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated. 31 Our intellectual property may be stolen or infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated.
Approximately 160 production and maintenance employees at our facilities in Turtle Creek and East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are represented by the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO/CLC (“USW”).
Approximately 420 production and maintenance employees at our facilities in Turtle Creek and East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are represented by the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO/CLC (“USW”).
Our planned expansion into new geographic markets or new product lines or services could subject us to additional business, financial, and competitive risks. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we primarily sold our products in the United States.
Our planned expansion into new geographic markets or new product lines or services could subject us to additional business, financial and competitive risks. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we primarily sold our products in the United States.
In the event the Company does not meet these funding conditions and the lender chooses not to continue funding, the Company would need to seek alternative sources of capital, which may not be available on favorable terms or at all.
In the event the Company does not meet these funding conditions and the lender chooses not to continue funding, the Company would need to seek alternative sources of capital, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all.
The differences in power density and energy efficiency become lower when comparing full size Li-ion systems to Eos Z3 systems due to the differences in auxiliary loads required by Li-ion systems and safety spacing between enclosures required by Li-ion, however, if customers were to place greater value on power density and efficient power delivery on a cell and module basis, then we could have difficulty positioning our batteries as a viable or compelling alternative to traditional Li-ion batteries and our business would suffer.
The differences in power density become lower when comparing full size Li-ion systems to Eos Z3 systems due to the differences in auxiliary loads required by Li-ion systems and safety spacing between enclosures required by Li-ion, however, if customers were to place greater value on power density on a cell and module basis, then we could have difficulty positioning our batteries as a viable or compelling alternative to traditional Li-ion batteries and our business would suffer.
Some of our customers receive these incentives for investment in energy storage projects. Our business relies, in part, on the co-location of battery assets with solar and wind technologies.
Some of our customers receive these incentives for investment in energy storage projects. Our business relies, in part, on the co-location of battery assets with generation, including solar and wind technologies.
As a result, a sustained or repeated interruption in the manufacturing of our products due to labor shortage, fire, flood, war, pandemic, or natural disasters may interfere with our ability to manufacture our products and fulfill customers’ demands in a timely manner.
As a result, a sustained or repeated interruption in the manufacturing of our products due to labor shortage, fire, flood, war, pandemic or natural disasters of the current or future facilities may interfere with our ability to manufacture our products and fulfill customers’ demands in a timely manner.
Under certain of these laws and regulations, we may be subject to joint and several liability for environmental investigations and remediation, including sites at which waste we generated was disposed, even if the contamination was not caused by us or was lawful at the time it occurred.
Under certain of these laws and regulations, we may be subject to joint and several liability for environmental investigations and remediation, at our current or former sites or sites at which waste we generated was disposed, even if the contamination was not caused by us or was lawful at the time it occurred.
This growth has placed, and any future growth may place, a significant strain on our management, operational, and financial infrastructure. We will be required to expand, train, and manage our growing employee base and scale and otherwise improve our information technology (“IT”) infrastructure in tandem with that headcount growth.
This growth has placed, and any future growth may place, a significant strain on our management, operational and financial infrastructure. We will be required to expand, train and manage our growing employee base and scale and otherwise improve our IT infrastructure in tandem with that headcount growth.
Furthermore, defective components may give rise to warranty, indemnity, or product liability claims against us that exceed any revenue or profit we receive from the affected products. Generally, our product comes with an initial two (2) year manufacturing warranty. We also offer customers an extended performance warranty of up to twenty (20) years at an additional cost to the customer.
Furthermore, defective components may give rise to warranty, indemnity, or product liability claims against us that exceed any revenue or profit we receive from the affected products. Generally, our product comes with an initial manufacturing warranty. We also offer customers an extended performance warranty of up to twenty-five (25) years at an additional cost to the customer.
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had $685.9 million and $229.5 million in net losses, respectively. We expect to continue to incur losses and experience negative operating cash flows for the foreseeable future, as we anticipate continued investment in the development and launch of product with outside capital at the expense of short-term profitability.
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had $969.6 million and $685.9 million in net losses, respectively. We expect to continue to incur losses and experience negative operating cash flows for the foreseeable future, as we anticipate continued investment in the development and launch of product with outside capital at the expense of short-term profitability.
Labor disputes could disrupt our ability to serve our customers and/or lead to higher labor costs. As of December 31, 2024, we have 430 full-time employees.
Labor disputes could disrupt our ability to serve our customers and/or lead to higher labor costs. As of December 31, 2025, we have 787 full-time employees.
Our existing generation of battery systems has received Underwriters Laboratories ("UL") 1973 certification and has been tested for UL 9540A.
Our existing generation of battery systems has received Underwriters Laboratories ("UL") 1973 and 9540 certifications and has been tested for UL 9540A.
In addition to intentional third-party cybersecurity breaches, the integrity and confidentiality of Company and customer data may be compromised as a result of human error, fraud or malice on the part of our employees or third parties, product defects, software bugs, server malfunctions, software or hardware failure or other technological failures.
In addition to intentional third-party cybersecurity breaches, the integrity and confidentiality of Company and customer data may be compromised as a result of human error, fraud or malice on the part of our employees or third parties, product defects, software bugs, programming errors, design flaws, server malfunctions, software or hardware failure or other technological failures, or bad weather or natural disasters.
Compared to traditional Li-ion energy storage technologies, our cells and modules have less power density and round trip efficiency and may be considered inferior to competitors’ products. 18 While the energy density of the Eos Z3™ battery enclosure product is significantly improved compared to the Eos Gen 2.3 enclosure product, and we believe that for certain installation sites the Eos Z3 systems may now equal Li-ion energy density per acre of land, traditional Li-ion cells and modules continue to offer higher power density and a lower self-discharge rate than Eos cells and modules.
Compared to traditional Li-ion energy storage technologies, our cells and modules have less power density and may be considered inferior to competitors’ products. 20 While the energy density of the Eos Z3 battery enclosure product is significantly improved compared to the Eos Gen 2.3 enclosure product, and we believe that for certain installation sites the Eos Z3 systems may now equal Li-ion energy density per acre of land, traditional Li-ion cells and modules continue to offer higher power density than Eos cells and modules.
In general, subsidies and incentives may expire on a particular date, end when the allocated funding is exhausted or be reduced or terminated as renewable energy adoption rates increase or as a result of legal challenges, the adoption of new statutes or regulations or the passage of time.
In general, subsidies and incentives may expire on a particular date, end when the allocated funding is exhausted or be reduced or terminated as renewable energy adoption rates increase or as a result of legal challenges, the adoption of new statutes or regulations or the passage of time. These reductions or terminations often occur without warning.
We rely heavily on the services of our key executive officers. We are investing significant resources in developing new members of management as we complete our restructuring and strategic transformation, and the loss of services of any principal member of our management team could adversely affect our business.
We are investing significant resources in developing new members of management as we complete our restructuring and strategic transformation, and the loss of services of any principal member of our management team could adversely affect our business.
Changes in laws related to the tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, or changes in interpretations of such laws, communications with regulatory agencies, transactions or agreements with third parties, and/or evolving interpretations of the Final Regulations may result in a material change in our estimate of tax credits to which we may be entitled, which could materially affect our business, financial position and results of operations.
Changes in laws related to federal renewable energy tax credits under the IRA or the OBBBA, or changes in interpretations of such laws, communications with regulatory agencies, transactions or agreements with third parties, and/or evolving interpretations of regulations may result in a material change in our estimate of tax credits to which we may be entitled, which could materially affect our business, financial position and results of operations.
However, there can be no assurances that such policies will continue. If subsidies and incentives applicable to alternative energy implementation or usage are reduced or eliminated, or the regulatory landscape otherwise becomes less favorable, then there could be reduced demand for alternative energy solutions, which could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
If subsidies and incentives applicable to alternative energy implementation or usage are reduced or eliminated, or the regulatory landscape otherwise becomes less favorable, then there could be reduced demand for alternative energy solutions, which could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Risks Related to Our Products and Manufacturing • We must obtain Underwriters Laboratories and other related certifications for our future generations of our products. • Compared to traditional Li-ion energy storage technologies, our cells and modules have less power density and round trip efficiency and may be considered inferior to competitors’ products. • We have limited manufacturing experience and could experience difficulty producing commercial volumes of the battery storage system, establishing manufacturing capacity to scale and in meeting potential cost savings and efficiencies from anticipated improvements to our manufacturing capabilities. • We may experience delays, disruptions, or quality control problems in our manufacturing operations. • We may not have sufficient insurance coverage to cover business continuity. • Defects or performance problems in our products could result in loss of customers, reputational damage, and decreased revenue, facing warranty, indemnity, and product liability claims that may arise from defective products. • We are heavily dependent on third-party suppliers and contractors.
Risks Related to Our Products and Manufacturing • Compared to traditional Li-ion energy storage technologies, our cells and modules have less power density and may be considered inferior to competitors’ products. • We have limited manufacturing experience and could experience difficulty producing commercial volumes of the battery storage system, establishing manufacturing capacity to scale and in meeting potential cost savings and efficiencies from anticipated improvements to our manufacturing capabilities. • We may experience delays, disruptions, or quality control problems in our manufacturing operations. • A disruption in the operations of our manufacturing facility could have a significant negative impact on our ability to manufacture our products. • We may not have sufficient insurance coverage to cover business continuity. • Defects or performance problems in our products could result in loss of customers, reputational damage and decreased revenue, facing warranty, indemnity and product liability claims that may arise from defective products. • We are heavily dependent on third-party suppliers and contractors.
To date, no attempts have resulted in any material adverse impact to our business or operations; however, there can be no guarantee that such intrusions will not be material in the future.
To date, no attempts to gain unauthorized access to our network or IT systems have resulted in any material adverse impact to our business or operations; however, there can be no guarantee that such intrusions will not be material in the future.
Risks Related to Our Future Growth • If we fail to manage our recent and future growth effectively, we may be unable to execute our business plan, maintain high levels of customer service, or adequately address competitive challenges. 11 • Our growth prospects depend on our ability to capitalize on market opportunities. • If we fail to meet the covenants in either the DOE Loan Facility or the Credit Agreement, we may be subject to default under the credit facilities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. • The Company may need to seek alternative sources of capital, or risk its ability to continue operations, in the event it fails to meet a funding condition under the terms of the DOE Loan Facility or in the event that the government enacts laws and governmental regulations that could affect the availability of funding under the DOE Loan Facility. • A substantial number of shares of the Company’s common stock that are issuable upon the exercise or conversion of securities issued or issuable under the Credit Agreement and the SPA are subject to a contractual lockup. • Our planned expansion into new geographic markets or new product lines or services could subject us to additional business, financial, and competitive risks. • Our results of operations may fluctuate from quarter to quarter, which could make our future performance difficult to predict and could cause our results of operations for a particular period to fall below expectations, resulting in a decline in the price of our common stock.
Risks Related to Our Future Growth • If we fail to manage our recent and future growth effectively, we may be unable to execute our business plan, maintain high levels of customer service, or adequately address competitive challenges. • Our growth prospects depend on our ability to capitalize on market opportunities. • If we fail to meet the covenants in either the DOE Loan Facility or the Credit Agreement, we may be subject to default under the credit facilities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. • The Company may need to seek alternative sources of capital, or risk its ability to continue operations, in the event it fails to meet a funding condition under the terms of the DOE Loan Facility or in the event that the government enacts laws and governmental regulations that could affect the availability of funding under the DOE Loan Facility. • A substantial number of shares of the Company’s common stock that are issuable upon the exercise or conversion of securities issued under the Credit Agreement and the SPA are subject to a contractual lockup. • Our results of operations may fluctuate from quarter to quarter, which could make our future performance difficult to predict and could cause our results of operations for a particular period to fall below expectations, resulting in a decline in the price of our common stock. 12 Risks Related to Our United States Operations • Some of our customers receive federal, state and local government incentives for renewable energy solutions.
While we seek to detect and investigate all unauthorized attempts and attacks against our network and products, and to prevent their recurrence where practicable through changes to our internal processes and tools and/or changes to our products, we remain potentially vulnerable to additional known or unknown threats, such as, among other things, malware and computer virus attacks, ransomware attacks, social engineering attacks (including phishing attacks) or denial-of-service attacks.
While we seek to detect and investigate all unauthorized attempts and attacks against our IT systems, network and products, and to prevent their recurrence where practicable through changes to our internal processes and tools and/or changes to our products, we remain potentially vulnerable to additional known or unknown threats, such as, among other things, malware and computer virus attacks, ransomware attacks, social engineering attacks (including phishing attacks), credential stuffing, terrorist attacks, civil unrest, military conflict, supply chain attacks, or denial-of-service attacks.
In order to execute our development strategy, we have historically relied on outside capital through the issuance of equity, debt, and borrowings under financing arrangements (collectively “outside capital”) to fund our cost structure and expect to continue to rely on outside capital for the foreseeable future.
While, in order to execute our development strategy, we have historically relied on outside capital through the issuance of equity, debt, and borrowings under financing arrangements (collectively “outside capital”) to fund our cost structure.
This could also result in declines in quality or customer satisfaction, increased costs, difficulties in introducing new offerings, or other operational difficulties. Any failure to effectively manage growth could adversely impact our business and reputation.
This could also result in declines in quality or customer satisfaction, increased costs, difficulties in introducing new offerings, or other operational difficulties. Any failure to effectively manage growth could adversely impact our business and reputation. Our growth prospects depend on our ability to capitalize on market opportunities.
Currently, global lithium available supply exceeds demand. Decreases in the price of lithium, a key component of traditional Li-ion batteries, may increase the competitiveness of the traditional Li-ion batteries relative to the zinc-based energy storage solutions we provide.
Decreases in the price of lithium, a key component of traditional Li-ion batteries, may increase the competitiveness of the traditional Li-ion batteries relative to the zinc-based energy storage solutions we provide.
Unfavorable conditions or disruptions in the capital and credit markets may adversely impact business conditions and the availability of credit. 14 We expect to incur additional costs and expenses in the future related to the continued development and expansion of our business, including in connection with expanding our manufacturing capabilities to significantly increase production capacity, developing our products, maintaining and enhancing our research and development operations, expanding our sales, marketing, and business development activities in the United States and internationally, and growing our project management, field services and overall operational capabilities for delivering projects.
We expect to incur additional costs and expenses in the future related to the continued development and expansion of our business, including in connection with expanding our manufacturing capabilities to significantly increase production capacity, developing our products, maintaining and enhancing our research and development operations, expanding our sales, marketing, and business development activities in the United States and internationally, and growing our project management, field services and overall operational capabilities for delivering projects.
If some investors find our securities less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our securities and the market price of our securities may be more volatile. ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS None.
If some investors find our securities less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our securities and the market price of our securities may be more volatile.
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement and the SPA, the holders of our securities issued or issuable thereunder are subject to a contractual lockup that expires on June 21, 2025.
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement and the SPA, the holders of our securities issued hereunder are subject to a contractual lockup that expires on June 21, 2026.
The issuance of shares of common stock upon exercise or conversion of our warrants or convertible securities would result in significant additional dilution to our current stockholders, which could adversely affect the price of our common stock and the terms on which we could raise additional capital.
See Note 13, Borrowings and Note 14, Warrants Liability for further discussion. The issuance of shares of common stock upon exercise or conversion of our warrants or convertible securities would result in significant additional dilution to our current stockholders, which could adversely affect the price of our common stock and the terms on which we could raise additional capital.
At the same time, some stakeholders and regulators have increasingly expressed or pursued opposing views, legislation, and investment expectations with respect to ESG, including the enactment or proposal of “anti-ESG” legislation or policies.
At the same time, some stakeholders and regulators have increasingly expressed or pursued opposing views, legislation and investment expectations with respect to ESG, including the enactment or proposal of legislation or policies restricting, discouraging or otherwise regulating the consideration of ESG factors.
While we believe we will eventually reach a scale of profitability to sustain our operations, there can be no assurance we will be able to achieve such profitability or do so in a manner that does not require our continued reliance on outside capital.
While we intend to reach and maintain profitability, there can be no assurance we will be able to achieve such profitability or do so in a manner that does not require our continued reliance on outside capital.
You should carefully consider the risks described below before making an investment decision. Our business, prospects, financial condition, or operating results could be harmed by any of these risks, as well as other risks not known to us or that we consider immaterial as of the date of this Form 10-K.
Our business, prospects, financial condition, or operating results could be harmed by any of these risks, as well as other risks not known to us or that we consider immaterial as of the date of this Form 10-K.
Errors, defects, or poor performance can arise due to design flaws, defects in raw materials or components or manufacturing difficulties, which can affect the quality of our products. In addition, our BMS software may contain errors, bugs, vulnerabilities (including to cyber attacks), design defects or technical limitations. Some errors, bugs or vulnerabilities inherently may be difficult to detect.
Errors, defects, or poor performance can arise due to design flaws, defects in raw materials, components or manufacturing difficulties or products used outside of recommended parameters or maintenance programs which can affect the quality of our products. In addition, our BMS software may contain errors, bugs, vulnerabilities (including to cyber attacks), design defects or technical limitations.
We could be adversely affected by any violations of the FCPA, the U.K. Bribery Act, and other foreign anti-bribery laws, as well as violations against export controls and economic embargo regulations. 28 The FCPA prohibits companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business.
Bribery Act and other foreign anti-bribery laws, as well as violations against export controls and economic embargo regulations. 30 The FCPA prohibits companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business.
We, and the service providers on which we rely, are also subject to systems failures, including network, software or hardware failures, whether caused by us, third-party service providers, cybersecurity threats, malicious insiders, natural disasters, power shortages, terrorist attacks, pandemics or other events, which could cause loss of data and interruptions or delays in our business, cause us to incur remediation costs, subject us to claims and damage our reputation.
We, and the service providers on which we rely, are also subject to systems failures, including network, software or hardware failures, whether caused by us, third-party service providers, cybersecurity threats, malicious insiders, malware and computer virus attacks, ransomware attacks, social engineering attacks, supply chain attacks, human error, software bugs, programming errors, design flaws, other software or hardware failures, bad weather, natural disasters, power shortages, terrorist attacks, pandemics or other events, which could cause loss of data and interruptions or delays in our business, cause us to incur remediation costs, subject us to claims and damage our reputation.
Finally, the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which restricted federal agencies’ ability to interpret vague or broad legislation, could introduce uncertainty around applicable agency regulations and, therefore, negatively impact the demand for our services. See Part I, Item I - Business - Regulations for further discussion of government programs and incentives.
Finally, the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which restricted federal agencies’ ability to interpret vague or broad legislation, could introduce uncertainty around applicable agency regulations and, therefore, negatively impact the demand for our products or services.
The Credit Agreement and the DOE Loan Facility are secured by a substantial portion of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, resulting in a lack of substantial remaining assets available for incurring additional indebtedness. 23 The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company and it is secured by perfected first priority security interests (subject to customary exceptions and permitted liens) over the assets of the Company and of its subsidiaries.
The Credit Agreement and the DOE Loan Facility are secured by a substantial portion of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, resulting in a lack of substantial remaining assets available for incurring additional indebtedness and requiring significant cash flow that the business may not be able to generate to service its substantial debt. 25 The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company and it is secured by perfected first priority security interests (subject to customary exceptions and permitted liens) over the assets of the Company and of its subsidiaries.
If such failures were to occur, we may not be able to sufficiently recover to avoid the loss of data or any adverse impact on our operations that are dependent on such IT systems. This could result in lost sales as we may not be able to meet the demands for our product.
If such failures were to occur, we may not be able to sufficiently recover to avoid the loss of data or any adverse impact on our operations that are dependent on such IT systems.
Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict. Responding to lawsuits brought against us, or legal actions that we may initiate, can be expensive and time-consuming.
We are a party to lawsuits in the normal course of our business. Litigation can be expensive, lengthy and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict. Responding to lawsuits brought against us, or legal actions that we may initiate, can be expensive and time-consuming.
We must deliver on our potential for significant business growth and improved manufacturing processes to achieve sustained, long-term profitability and long-term commercial success. We have had net losses and negative operating cash flows each fiscal quarter since inception of our business.
Risks Related to Our Business and Industry Our history of losses puts the onus on us to deliver on our potential for significant business growth and to improve our manufacturing processes to achieve sustained, long-term profitability and commercial success. We have had net losses and negative operating cash flows each fiscal year since inception of our business.
In addition to the Cerberus Securities, the Company has issued the IPO Warrants, the 2021 Convertible Notes, the AFG Convertible Notes and warrants issued pursuant to the April, May and December 2023 Public Offering, which are each exercisable for or convertible into common stock at certain exercise or conversion prices per share. See Note 14, Warrants Liability for further discussion.
In addition to the Cerberus Securities, the Company has issued the May 2025 Convertible Notes, November 2025 Convertible Notes, DOE Warrants and warrants issued pursuant to the April, May and December 2023 offerings, which are each exercisable for or convertible into common stock at certain exercise or conversion prices per share.
We have operations in the United States, which exposes us to multiple federal, state and local regulations. Changes in applicable law, regulations or requirements, or our material failure to comply with any of them, can increase our costs and have other negative impacts on our business.
The reduction, elimination or expiration of government subsidies and economic incentives related to renewable energy solutions could reduce demand for our technologies and harm our business. • We have operations in the United States, which exposes us to multiple federal, state and local regulations. • Changes in applicable law, regulations or requirements, or our material failure to comply with any of them, can increase our costs and have other negative impacts on our business.
Internal system or service failures, or failures in the systems or services of third parties on which we rely, could disrupt our business and impair our ability to effectively provide our services and products to our customers, which could damage our reputation and adversely affect our business. 16 Any system or service disruptions, including to our IT systems managed by a MSP, if not anticipated and appropriately mitigated, could materially and adversely affect our business.
Internal system or service failures, or failures in the systems or services of third parties on which we rely, could disrupt our business and impair our ability to effectively provide our services and products to our customers, which could damage our reputation and adversely affect our business.
We must deliver on our potential for significant business growth and improved manufacturing processes to achieve sustained, long-term profitability and long-term commercial success. • The relatively recent commercialization of our products makes it difficult to evaluate our prospects. • Failure to deliver the benefits offered by our technologies, or the emergence of improvements to competing technologies, could reduce demand for our products and harm our business. • A decline in lithium prices may result in increased competition from traditional lithium-ion batteries and adversely affect the demand for our products. • As we endeavor to expand our business, we will incur significant costs and expenses, which could outpace our cash reserves.
Risks Related to Our Business and Industry • Our history of losses puts the onus on us to deliver on our potential for significant business growth and to improve our manufacturing processes to achieve sustained, long-term profitability and commercial success. • The relatively recent commercialization of our products makes it difficult to evaluate our prospects. • Failure to deliver the benefits offered by our technologies, or the emergence of improvements to competing technologies, could reduce demand for our products and harm our business. • As we endeavor to expand our business, we will incur significant costs and expenses, which could outpace our cash reserves.
Furthermore, because our IT systems are essential for the exchange of information both internally and in communicating with third parties, including our suppliers and manufacturers, cybersecurity breaches could potentially lead to the unauthorized release of sensitive, confidential or personal data or information, improper use of our systems, or, unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification or destruction of information or defective products.
This could result in lost sales as we may not be able to meet the demands for our product. 17 Furthermore, because our IT systems are essential for the exchange of information both internally and in communicating with third parties, including our suppliers and manufacturers, cybersecurity breaches and other failures or interruptions to our systems, products or networks could potentially lead to the unauthorized access to or release of sensitive, confidential, proprietary or personal data or information or intellectual property, improper use of our systems, or, unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification or destruction of information or defective products.
Our growth prospects depend on our ability to capitalize on market opportunities. 22 We believe that several market opportunities could help fuel our growth prospects, including the following: • the pervasiveness of electric grid congestion, creating an opportunity to deploy batteries to reduce the peak energy usage of a customer in specific locations where infrastructure constraints create a need for transmission and/or distribution upgrades; • the demand for co-location of battery assets on solar or wind farms to store off-peak intermittent renewable energy production and provide on-peak energy at the higher price of alternative energy; • C&I end users’ adoption of alternative energy generation technologies to supplement or replace on-the-grid energy usage; and • carbon reduction targets and lower prices from renewables may be forcing earlier retirement of conventional energy sources and drive demand for energy storage.
We believe that several market opportunities could help fuel our growth prospects, including the following: • the pervasiveness of electric grid congestion, creating an opportunity to deploy batteries to reduce the peak energy usage of a customer in specific locations where infrastructure constraints create a need for transmission and/or distribution upgrades; 24 • the demand for co-location of battery assets on solar or wind farms to store off-peak intermittent renewable energy production and provide on-peak energy at the higher price of alternative energy; • C&I end users’ adoption of alternative energy generation technologies to supplement or replace on-the-grid energy usage; and • the rapidly expanding data center market, where the surge in AI-driven workloads creates volatile, high-magnitude load swings that necessitates battery energy storage systems.
The new presidential administration and Congress may seek to repeal or curtail the tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as its other tax provisions intended to incentivize renewable energy technologies.
The current presidential administration and Congress may seek to repeal or curtail existing federal renewable energy tax credits, as well as other policies intended to incentivize or favor renewable energy technologies.
The trading price of our securities could decline due to any of these risks, and, as a result, you may lose all or part of your investment. Risks Related to Our Business and Industry We have a history of losses that casts substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern.
The trading price of our securities could decline due to any of these risks, and, as a result, you may lose all or part of your investment.
As of February 26, 2025, there were 226,599,297 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and an aggregate of 253,238,633 shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion or exercise of outstanding convertible securities (as calculated under the Credit Agreement and the SPA), including 158,433,112 shares of common stock underlying the Warrant (as defined below) and Preferred Stock (as defined below) issued to Cerberus under the Credit Agreement and the SPA (the “Cerberus Securities”).
As of February 24, 2026, there were 339,434,259 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and an aggregate of 218,541,252 shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion or exercise of outstanding convertible securities (as calculated under the Credit Agreement and the SPA), including 159,587,654 shares of common stock underlying the Warrant (as defined below) and Preferred Stock (as defined below) issued to Cerberus under the Credit Agreement and the SPA (the “Cerberus Securities”).
Developments of existing and new technologies could improve their cost and usability profile, reducing any relative benefits currently offered by our products which would negatively impact the likelihood of our products gaining market acceptance. A decline in lithium prices may result in increased competition from traditional lithium-ion (“Li-ion”) batteries and adversely affect the demand for our products.
Developments of existing and new technologies could improve their cost and usability profile, reducing any relative benefits currently offered by our products which would negatively impact the likelihood of our products gaining market acceptance. Additionally, our competitors may lower their sales prices in response to market competition.
Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. 31 Although we believe that this provision benefits us by providing increased consistency in the application of Delaware law in the types of lawsuits to which it applies, the provision may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against our directors and officers.
Although we believe that this provision benefits us by providing increased consistency in the application of Delaware law in the types of lawsuits to which it applies, the provision may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against our directors and officers.
Our Z3 battery design has, after years of research and prototype development, resulted in robust control of cell-to-cell spacing using a method which can easily be scaled for mass manufacturing production. Although our products meet our stringent quality requirements, they may contain undetected errors or defects, especially when first introduced or when new generations of products are released.
Our Z3 battery design has, after years of research and prototype development, resulted in robust control of cell-to-cell spacing using a method which can easily be scaled for mass manufacturing production.
A vulnerability in our service providers’ software or systems, a failure of our service providers’ safeguards, policies or procedures, or a cybersecurity breach affecting any of these third parties could harm our business. We operate a few IT systems throughout our business that could fail for a variety of reasons, including the threats of unauthorized intrusions and attackers.
A vulnerability in our service providers’ software or systems, a failure of our service providers’ safeguards, policies or procedures, or a cybersecurity breach affecting any of these third parties could harm our business.
Our failure to satisfy evolving stakeholder expectations for ESG practices and reporting may potentially harm our reputation and impact employee retention, customer relationships and access to capital and financial markets. We have established goals related to ESG matters. These goals reflect our current plans and aspirations and are not guarantees that we will be able to achieve them.
Our failure to satisfy evolving stakeholder expectations for ESG practices and reporting may potentially harm our reputation and impact employee retention, customer relationships and access to capital and financial markets.
These reductions or terminations often occur without warning. 26 In addition, several jurisdictions have adopted renewable portfolio standards, which mandate that a certain portion of electricity delivered by utilities to customers each year must come from renewable energy resources.
In addition, several jurisdictions have adopted renewable portfolio standards, which mandate that a certain portion of electricity delivered by utilities to customers each year must come from renewable energy resources. Utilities must either generate the renewable electricity themselves or buy renewable energy credits ("REC"s) from independent generators who have been awarded them for generating renewable electricity.
Our business could be hurt if we are unable to obtain additional capital as required, resulting in a decrease in our revenues and profitability. Our success depends on the continuing contributions of our key personnel, and the loss of services of any principal member of our management team could adversely affect our business.
Our business could be hurt if we are unable to obtain additional capital as required, resulting in a decrease in our revenues and profitability.
The reduction, elimination or expiration of government subsidies and economic incentives for on-grid renewable electricity may negatively affect the competitiveness of alternative electricity generation relative to conventional and nonrenewable sources of electricity and could harm or halt the growth of the alternative electricity industries.
The reduction, elimination or expiration of government subsidies and economic incentives for on-grid renewable electricity, or the implementation of operational mandates for fossil fuels, such as the December 2025 “Must-Run” Emergency Orders issued by the Department of Energy requiring coal-fired power plant facilities scheduled for retirement to continue generating power, may negatively affect the competitiveness of alternative electricity generation relative to conventional and nonrenewable sources of electricity and could harm or halt the growth of the alternative electricity industries.
Furthermore, the Certificates of Designation governing the Series B Preferred Stock (the “Series B Certificates of Designation”) contain preemptive rights that permit the holders of Series B Preferred Stock to participate in certain future equity offerings by the Company. 30 In addition, if the Company were to issue additional shares of common stock or securities convertible or exercisable into common stock or trigger anti-dilution protection under the Cerberus Securities, the Cerberus Securities may become convertible or exercisable into additional shares of common stock.
The Certificates of Designation governing the Series B Preferred Stock (the “Series B Certificates of Designation”) contain preemptive rights that permit the holders of Series B Preferred Stock to participate in certain future equity offerings by the Company.