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What changed in Sono Group N.V.'s 10-K2024 vs 2025

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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of Sono Group N.V.'s 2024 and 2025 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2025 report.

+468 added761 removedSource: 10-K (2026-04-01) vs 10-K (2025-04-17)

Top changes in Sono Group N.V.'s 2025 10-K

468 paragraphs added · 761 removed · 109 edited across 7 sections

Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeYorkville will have the right to convert the New Commitment Debenture into Ordinary Shares at the lower of (x) a price per Ordinary Share equal to $18.75 (as adjusted for the Reverse Share Split) (the “Fixed Conversion Price”) or (y) 85% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price of the Ordinary Shares during the seven consecutive trading days immediately preceding the conversion date or other date of determination (the “Variable Conversion Price”); provided that the Variable Conversion Price may not be lower than the Floor Price (as defined in the New Commitment Debenture) then in effect and the nominal value of one Ordinary Share. 22 On December 30, 2024, the Company and Yorkville also entered into an exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed, subject to the satisfactions of certain conditions precedent, to issue 1,242 shares of preferred stock of the Company (the “Preferred Shares”), each with a nominal value of €300, to Yorkville solely in exchange for the surrender and cancellation of all of the debentures held by Yorkville, including the 2022 Convertible Debentures, the new convertible debentures issued to Yorkville on February 5, 2024 and August 30. 2024 (the “2024 Debentures”), the New Commitment Debenture (if issued) and the Advance Debentures (as defined herein) (the “Debt Conversion”).
Biggest changeThe issuance of the New Commitment Debenture was subject to certain conditions and limitations, including the condition precedent that the Company shall have received notice from Nasdaq that the Company has met all the applicable requirements for listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market, which occurred on September 4, 2025. 20 On December 30, 2024, the Company and Yorkville also entered into an exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed, subject to the satisfactions of certain conditions precedent, to issue 1,242 shares of preferred stock of the Company (the “Preferred Shares”), each with a nominal value of €300, to Yorkville solely in exchange for the surrender and cancellation of all of the debentures held by Yorkville, which at that time included the 2022 Debentures, the new convertible debentures issued to Yorkville on February 5, 2024 and August 30. 2024 (the “2024 Debentures”), and the New Commitment Debenture (if issued) (the “Debt Conversion”).
The following agenda items, among others, were proposed and approved at the January 2024 EGM: (1) a proposal to effect a reverse share split of the Ordinary Shares and the High Voting Shares at an exchange ratio to be determined and established by the Company’s management board; (2) a proposal to reduce the nominal value per Ordinary Share to €0.01 per Ordinary Share (after giving full effect to the aforementioned reverse share split) without repayment or any other payment by the Company to the shareholders; (3) a proposal to reduce the nominal value per High Voting Share to €0.25 per High Voting Share (after giving full effect to the aforementioned reverse share split) without repayment or any other payment by the Company to shareholders; and (4) a proposal to authorize one or more amendments to the Company’s articles of association, in such a manner that, with each amendment, the authorized capital of the Company is amended to facilitate the issue shares under the 2022 Convertible Debentures and the subsequent convertible debentures issued to Yorkville.
The following agenda items, among others, were proposed and approved at the January 2024 EGM: (1) a proposal to effect a reverse share split of the Ordinary Shares and the High Voting Shares at an exchange ratio to be determined and established by the Company’s management board; (2) a proposal to reduce the nominal value per Ordinary Share to €0.01 per Ordinary Share (after giving full effect to the aforementioned reverse share split) without repayment or any other payment by the Company to the shareholders; (3) a proposal to reduce the nominal value per High Voting Share to €0.25 per High Voting Share (after giving full effect to the aforementioned reverse share split) without repayment or any other payment by the Company to shareholders; and (4) a proposal to authorize one or more amendments to the Company’s articles of association, in such a manner that, with each amendment, the authorized capital of the Company is amended to facilitate the issue shares under the 2022 Debentures and the subsequent convertible debentures issued to Yorkville.
In addition, the parties agreed in the First Omnibus Amendment that any and all obligations of Yorkville to provide additional funding to the Company, including in connection with the Yorkville Restructuring Investment, shall be considered to be satisfied by the commitments made pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement and the First Omnibus Amendment.
In addition, the Company and Yorkville agreed in the First Omnibus Amendment that any and all obligations of Yorkville to provide additional funding to the Company, including in connection with the Yorkville Restructuring Investment, shall be considered to be satisfied by the commitments made pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement and the First Omnibus Amendment.
Despite our emergence from our former Self-Administration Proceedings, the proceedings may materially and adversely affect our operations, including by consuming significant time and attention of our management team, adversely affecting our ability to maintain important relationships with creditors, customers, suppliers, service providers, employees and counterparties and impacting our ability to pursue new customer arrangements and projects.
Risks Related to our former Self-Administration Proceedings Despite our emergence from our former Self-Administration Proceedings, the proceedings may materially and adversely affect our operations, including by consuming significant time and attention of our management team, adversely affecting our ability to maintain important relationships with creditors, customers, suppliers, service providers, employees and counterparties and impacting our ability to pursue new customer arrangements and projects.
While we are continuing to work on remediating the weaknesses identified, and plan to remediate these weaknesses in 2025, based on our limited financial and operational resources, we cannot at this time guarantee that we will have remediated these material weaknesses this year. The remediation measures are time-consuming and costly and place significant demands on our financial and operational resources.
While we are continuing to work on remediating the weaknesses identified, and plan to remediate these weaknesses in 2026, based on our limited financial and operational resources, we cannot at this time guarantee that we will have remediated these material weaknesses this year. The remediation measures are time-consuming and costly and place significant demands on our financial and operational resources.
As a result, the Company is subject to the same reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to domestic U.S. companies, and will be required to file periodic reports and financial statements with the SEC on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, as applicable, as well as filing current reports on Form 8-K.
As a result, the Company is subject to the same reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to domestic U.S. companies, and is required to file periodic reports and financial statements with the SEC on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, as applicable, as well as filing current reports on Form 8-K.
In connection with the audits of our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures for the year ended December 31, 2024, we identified multiple material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.
In connection with the audits of our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures for the year ended December 31, 2025, we identified multiple material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.
Due to the multiple material weaknesses identified, which had not been remediated as of December 31, 2024, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting and our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2024.
Due to the multiple material weaknesses identified, which had not been remediated as of December 31, 2025, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting and our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2025.
We have identified multiple material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and, as a result, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting and our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2024.
We have identified multiple material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and, as a result, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting and our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2025.
It also imposes various obligations in the context of processing of data, including, among others, far-reaching transparency, data minimization, storage limitations, privacy by design and privacy by default obligations, data security, integrity and confidentiality obligations.
The GDPR also imposes various obligations in the context of processing of data, including, among others, far-reaching transparency, data minimization, storage limitations, privacy by design and privacy by default obligations, data security, integrity and confidentiality obligations.
Non-compliance with the requirements under Dutch law with respect to the preparation, audit and publication of our Dutch statutory financial statements could also lead to increased exposure for our management board and supervisory board members to direct liability under the standards of Dutch corporate law, which may negatively affect our reputation. 31 In addition, the Subsidiary is non-compliant with German financial reporting requirements with regard to the timely filing of its 2023 and 2022 statutory financial statements with the German trade register and the German Federal Gazette, which has in the past led, and - until compliance is established - may in the future lead, to the imposition of penalties and fines.
Non-compliance with the requirements under Dutch law with respect to the preparation, audit and publication of our Dutch statutory financial statements could also lead to increased exposure for our management board and supervisory board members to direct liability under the standards of Dutch corporate law, which may negatively affect our reputation. 29 In addition, the Subsidiary is non-compliant with German financial reporting requirements with regard to the timely filing of its 2024 statutory financial statements with the German trade register and the German Federal Gazette, which has in the past led, and - until compliance is established - may in the future lead, to the imposition of penalties and fines.
In addition, the parties agreed in the Second Omnibus Amendment to extend the termination date with respect to the obligations of Yorkville under the Securities Purchase Agreement from February 28, 2025 to April 15, 2025.
In addition, the Company and Yorkville agreed in the Second Omnibus Amendment to extend the termination date with respect to the obligations of Yorkville under the Securities Purchase Agreement from February 28, 2025 to April 15, 2025.
The GDPR contains strict requirements for obtaining the consent of data subjects (i.e., the persons to whom personal data relates) to the use and processing of their personal data. The GDPR also requires the implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures, depending on the nature of the processing activities.
The GDPR contains strict requirements for obtaining the consent of data subjects (i.e., the persons to whom personal data relates) to the use and processing of their personal data and also requires the implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures, depending on the nature of the processing activities, and imposes certain documentation obligations relating to data processing activities.
The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement are subject to certain conditions precedent, including the Company’s receipt of notice from Nasdaq that the Company has met all the applicable requirements for listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
The closing of the Debt Conversion contemplated by the Exchange Agreement was subject to certain conditions precedent, including the Company’s receipt of notice from Nasdaq that the Company has met all the applicable requirements for listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
On February 12, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the into an Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “First Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, (i) provide for an immediate advance of $1,000,000 of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of a $1,000,000 secured convertible debenture (the “First Advance Debenture”), and (ii) extend the termination date with respect to the obligations of Yorkville under the Securities Purchase Agreement from January 15, 2025 to February 28, 2025.
On February 12, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into an Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “First Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, (i) provide for an immediate advance of $1,000,000 of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of a $1,000,000 secured convertible debenture, with a maturity date of February 12, 2026 that may be extended at the option of Yorkville (the “First Debenture”), and (ii) extend the termination date with respect to the obligations of Yorkville under the Securities Purchase Agreement from January 15, 2025 to February 28, 2025.
In addition, under the terms of their respective Sale and Transfer Agreements, the Founders agreed to cumulatively transfer 17,306,251 Ordinary Shares and all of their cumulative 3,000,000 High Voting Shares to SVSE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“SVSE”), whose sole member is George O’Leary, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and sole Managing Director.
In addition, under the terms of their respective Sale and Transfer Agreements, the Founders agreed to cumulatively transfer 230,751 Ordinary Shares and all of their cumulative 40,000 High Voting Shares to SVSE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“SVSE”), whose sole member is George O’Leary, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and sole Managing Director.
These intercompany loans became secured loans to the Subsidiary during 2024 as the Subsidiary entered into a cross guarantee with Yorkville, pursuant to which Yorkville became the beneficiary of the amounts loaned to the Subsidiary by the Company. 21 In connection with the Yorkville Restructuring Investment, the Founders entered into respective Sale and Transfer Agreements, pursuant to which they agreed to cumulatively transfer 13,306,249 Ordinary Shares to the Trustee.
These intercompany loans became secured loans to the Subsidiary during 2024 as the Subsidiary entered into a cross guarantee with Yorkville, pursuant to which Yorkville became the beneficiary of the amounts loaned to the Subsidiary by the Company. 19 In connection with the Yorkville Restructuring Investment, the Founders entered into respective Sale and Transfer Agreements, pursuant to which they agreed to cumulatively transfer 177,417 Ordinary Shares to the Trustee.
The Yorkville Commitment In late December 2024, the Company and Yorkville entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell and issue to Yorkville a new convertible debenture (the “New Commitment Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $5 million.
The Yorkville Commitment In late December 2024, the Company and Yorkville entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell and issue to Yorkville a new convertible debenture (the “New Commitment Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $5 million, with a maturity date of one year following the issuance of the New Commitment Debenture.
In addition, it may require so-called data protection impact assessments, at least in cases where the data processing is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals.
In addition, it may require data protection impact assessments where the data processing is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals.
Following the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to the Debt Conversion and in connection with the creation and issuance of the Preferred Shares (as defined herein), it is the Company’s intention to lower the nominal value of each Ordinary Share from €0.02 per Ordinary Share to €0.01 per Ordinary Share and the nominal value of each High Voting Share from €0.50 per High Voting Share to €0.25 per High Voting Share and therewith to fully implement and perfect the items (2) and (3).
Following the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to the Debt Conversion and in connection with the creation and issuance of the Preferred Shares (as defined herein), and in accordance with the approved amendments to the Company’s articles of association the nominal value of each Ordinary Share was lowered from €0.02 per Ordinary Share to €0.01 per Ordinary Share and the nominal value of each High Voting Share was lowered from €0.50 per High Voting Share to €0.25 per High Voting Share and therewith to fully implement and perfect the items (2) and (3).
In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm has included a “going concern” explanatory paragraph in its report on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, indicating that there is a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our independent registered public accounting firm has included a going concern explanatory paragraph in its report on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, indicating that substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern exists.
As a result of the issuance of the Advance Debentures, and pursuant to the Second Omnibus Amendment, the New Commitment Debenture to be issued to Yorkville, upon the satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement, will have an aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000.
As a result of the issuance of the First Debenture and the Second Debenture, and pursuant to the Third Omnibus Amendment, the aggregate principal amount of the New Commitment Debenture that was to be issued to Yorkville upon the satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement was $3,000,000.
On March 25, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the into a third Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “Third Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance of $1,000,000 of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of a second $1,000,000 secured convertible debenture (the “Second Advance Debenture” and together with the First Advance Debenture, the “Advance Debentures”).
On March 25, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into a third Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “Third Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance of $1,000,000 of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of a second $1,000,000 secured convertible debenture, with a maturity date of March 24, 2026 that may be extended at the option of Yorkville (the “Second Debenture”).
We cannot assure you that all of our existing material weaknesses have been identified, that we will not identify additional material weaknesses in the future or that we will be able to achieve and maintain an effective internal control environment.
We cannot assure you that all of our existing material weaknesses have been identified, that we will not identify additional material weaknesses in the future or that we will be able to achieve and maintain an effective internal control environment. 30 Our advertisements may not have complied in the past with all relevant legal requirements and may be subject to misperception.
In accordance with the Settlement Agreement, the Company transferred or will transfer funds to the Trustee (as defined herein) in settlement of the intercompany claims owed by the Company to the Subsidiary.
Item 1. Business Financing Arrangements with Yorkville The Yorkville Commitment ”. In accordance with the Settlement Agreement, the Company transferred or will transfer funds to the Trustee (as defined herein) in settlement of the intercompany claims owed by the Company to the Subsidiary.
On December 23, 2024, the Company amended its articles of association to implement a reverse share split (the “Reverse Share Split”) of our Ordinary Shares and high voting shares (the “High Voting Shares”) at a ratio of 1-for-75.
On December 23, 2024, the Company amended its articles of association to implement the Reverse Share Split at a ratio of 1-for-75 (the “Reverse Split Ratio”), resulting in every 75 Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Reverse Share Split being converted into one Ordinary Shares and every 75 High Voting Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Reverse Share Split being converted into one High Voting Share.
On March 7, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into a second Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “Second Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Exchange Agreement to (i) amend the floor price provided for in the Exchange Agreement and (ii) to extend the termination date with respect to the obligations of Yorkville under the Exchange Agreement from January 15, 2025 to April 15, 2025.
On March 7, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into a second Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “Second Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Exchange Agreement to (i) amend the floor price provided for in the Exchange Agreement to be a price per Ordinary Share equal to $4.00, from the closing date of the transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement until the end of the day that is 6 months from the date of relisting of our Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and $1.00 thereafter, and (ii) to extend the termination date with respect to the obligations of Yorkville under the Exchange Agreement from January 15, 2025 to April 15, 2025.
Under the terms of the First Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville also amended the Exchange Agreement to include the First Advance Debenture and the remaining New Commitment Debenture within the scope of the Exchange Agreement and therefore within the scope of the Debt Conversion, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent thereto, including, among others, the Company’s receipt of notice from Nasdaq that the Company has met all the applicable requirements for listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Under the terms of the First Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville also amended the Exchange Agreement to include the First Debenture and the remaining New Commitment Debenture within the scope of the Exchange Agreement and therefore within the scope of the Debt Conversion, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent thereto.
We have incurred net losses since our inception in March 2016, resulting in an accumulated deficit of €321.4 million as of December 31, 2024 compared to an accumulated deficit of €386.5 million as of December 31, 2023.
We have incurred net losses since our inception in March 2016 up until 2024, resulting in an accumulated deficit of €317.4 million as of December 31, 2025 compared to an accumulated deficit of €321.4 million as of December 31, 2024. Subsequent to December 31, 2025, we implemented a series of actions intended to improve liquidity and reduce ongoing cash requirements.
In addition, due to the opening of the Self-Administration Proceedings, the Company lost control of the Subsidiary on May 19, 2023 and regained control when the Subsidiary exited the Subsidiary Self-Administration Proceedings on February 29, 2024.
In addition, as a result of the opening of self-administration proceedings in 2023, the Company lost control of Sono Motors GmbH on May 19, 2023 and regained control upon the Subsidiary's exit from those proceedings on February 29, 2024.
Also on December 30, 2024, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Exchange Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed, subject to the satisfactions of certain conditions precedent, to issue 1,242 Preferred Shares, to Yorkville solely in exchange for the surrender and cancellation of all of the debentures held by Yorkville, including the 2022 Convertible Debentures, the 2024 Debentures, the New Commitment Debenture, if issued, and the Advance Debentures.
Under the terms of the Exchange Agreement, as amended, the Company issued 1,401 Preferred Shares to Yorkville solely in exchange for the surrender and cancellation of all of the debentures held by Yorkville, including the 2022 Debentures, the 2024 Debentures, the New Commitment Debenture and the Advance Debentures.
Under the terms of the Third Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville also amended the Exchange Agreement to include each of the New Commitment Debenture and the Advance Debentures within the scope of the Exchange Agreement and therefore within the scope of the Debt Conversion, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent thereto, including, among others, the Company’s receipt of notice from Nasdaq that the Company has met all the applicable requirements for listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Under the terms of the Third Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville also amended the Exchange Agreement to include each of the First Debenture, the Second Debenture and the remaining New Commitment Debenture within the scope of the Exchange Agreement and therefore within the scope of the Debt Conversion, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent thereto.
If we are not able to successfully access the unfunded portion of the Yorkville Commitment as planned, in the absence of substantial additional sources of external funding, we would be required to curtail our operations, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial position and cash flows and may ultimately lead to insolvency and liquidation.
If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flows from the Treasury Strategy or to secure additional financing as required, we may need to curtail our operations, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, and may ultimately lead to insolvency or liquidation.
On December 30, 2024, the Company and Yorkville committed to a new financing arrangement and entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which Yorkville committed to provide limited financing to the Company in the amount of $5 million (the “Yorkville Commitment”), subject to certain conditions and limitations, including the Company’s receipt of notice from Nasdaq that the Company has met all the applicable requirements for listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Following the Company’s receipt on September 4, 2025 of notice from Nasdaq that the Company has met all the applicable requirements for listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market, on September 5, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into a tenth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “Tenth Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Exchange Agreement and certain convertible debentures previously issued by the Company.
On March 25, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the into the Third Omnibus Amendment, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance of $1 million of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of the Second Advance Debenture.
On April 24, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into a fourth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “Fourth Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance by Yorkville to the Company of $500,000 in the form of a secured convertible debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000, with a maturity date of April 24, 2026 that may be extended at the option of Yorkville (the “Third Debenture”).
Failure to retrain, motivate or attract key personnel or a material erosion of employee morale could impair our ability to execute our strategy and implement operational initiatives, thereby adversely affecting us. 26 Despite our emergence from the former Self-Administration Proceedings, we may not be able to achieve our stated goals and continue as a going concern.
Failure to retrain, motivate or attract key personnel or a material erosion of employee morale could impair our ability to execute our strategy and implement operational initiatives, thereby adversely affecting us. 23 Risks Related to the Company We intend to use the net proceeds from our recent financings to purchase digital assets, including Bitcoin, the price of which has been, and will likely continue to be, highly volatile.
Under the terms of the Third Omnibus Amendment, the New Commitment Debenture and the Advance Debentures fall within the scope of the Exchange Agreement and therefore within the scope of the Debt Conversion, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent thereto, including, among others, the Company’s receipt of notice from Nasdaq that the Company has met all the applicable requirements for listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Under the terms of the Tenth Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville also amended the Exchange Agreement to include all of the Advance Debentures within the scope of the Exchange Agreement and therefore within the scope of the Debt Conversion, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent thereto.
In line with our streamlined operational approach and strategic focus on key partnerships, we have implemented a reduction in workforce. Effective July 2025, our workforce will consist of approximately 36 individuals, of which 25 will be full-time employees.
In addition, in line with our streamlined operational approach and strategic focus on key partnerships, the Subsidiary has over the last year implemented a reduction in workforce.
The Reverse Share Split took market effect on January 6, 2025, following confirmation from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) that it had received and reviewed all necessary documentation to process the Reverse Share Split.
Following clearance from FINRA, the Reverse Share Split took market effect on January 6, 2025.
As a result, our financial information going forward may in many respects not be comparable to our historical financial information.
In the first quarter of 2026, the Company determined to cease funding to Sono Motors GmbH and exit its legacy solar business to focus exclusively on the Treasury Strategy, as described above. As a result, our financial information going forward may in many respects not be comparable to our historical financial information.
The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement are subject to certain conditions precedent, including the Company’s receipt of notice from Nasdaq that the Company has met all the applicable requirements for listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market and the adoption of an amendment to the Company’s articles of association to create the Preferred Shares. 24 On February 12, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered the First Omnibus Amendment, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance of $1 million of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of the First Advance Debenture.
On September 5, 2025, pursuant to an Exchange Agreement, as amended, and as a result of the receipt of notice from Nasdaq that the Company has met all the applicable requirements for listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market on September 4, 2025, the Company issued 1,401 Preferred Shares to Yorkville solely in exchange for the surrender and cancellation of all of the debentures held by Yorkville, including the 2022 Debentures, the 2024 Debentures, and all of the Advance Debentures.
The delisting of the Ordinary Shares from the Nasdaq Global Market may result in a loss of investor confidence and further decrease our visibility, credibility and trading volume, all of which could adversely impact the market price of our Ordinary Shares. See Item 1A.
Further, a delisting could adversely affect investor confidence, the market perception of our Company, and the value of an investment in our Ordinary Shares. 43 The market price of our Ordinary Shares could fluctuate significantly, which could result in substantial losses for purchasers of our Ordinary Shares.
Risk Factors Risks related to our Securities Following the delisting of our Ordinary Shares from the Nasdaq Global Market in February 2024, we may not be able to meet the initial listing requirements for admission of our Ordinary Shares to trading on Nasdaq or another stock exchange in the future or to pay for the costs associated with such an initial listing, and therefore may not be able to have our Ordinary Shares admitted to trading on a stock exchange in the future .
We cannot predict the size of future issuances of our Ordinary Shares, or the effect, if any, that future issuances and sales of shares would have on the market price of our Ordinary Shares. 42 Following the listing of our Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market in September 2025, we may not be able to meet the continuing listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market and therefore may not be able to have our Ordinary Shares traded on Nasdaq or other national stock exchange in the future.
In addition, the parties agreed in the Second Omnibus Amendment to extend the termination date with respect to the obligations of Yorkville under the Securities Purchase Agreement from February 28, 2025 to April 15, 2025.
Pursuant to the Sixth Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville agreed to extend the maturity date from July 1, 2025 to August 1, 2025 for the Maturing Debentures, and to extend the termination dates of the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Exchange Agreement to August 1, 2025.
On February 12, 2025, the Company and Yorkville amended the Securities Purchase Agreement by way of the First Omnibus Amendment (as defined herein), which provided for, among other things, an immediate advance of $1,000,000 of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of the First Advance Debenture (as defined herein).
On May 26, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into a fifth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “Fifth Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance by Yorkville to the Company of $750,000 in the form of a secured convertible debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $750,000, with a maturity date of May 27, 2026 that may be extended at the option of Yorkville (the “Fourth Debenture”).
On March 7, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Second Omnibus Amendment; pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Exchange Agreement to (i) amend the floor price provided for in the Exchange Agreement and (ii) to extend the termination date with respect to the obligations of Yorkville under the Exchange Agreement from January 15, 2025 to April 15, 2025.
On August 15, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into a ninth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “Ninth Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Exchange Agreement and the Maturing Debentures previously issued by the Company.
Any inability on our part to remain competitive in terms of the technology capabilities of our solar solutions could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, operating results and financial condition.
Should any of these events occur, they could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and reputation. We may be subject to various privacy laws, the violation of which could result in substantial fines and other negative consequences.
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Item 1. Business. Overview We believe we are a pioneer in the field of solar-powered mobility applications. We envision a world that no longer relies on the burning of fossil fuels.
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Net proceeds to the Company from the First Debenture were $1,000,000.
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After terminating our Sion passenger car program (the “Sion”) due to a lack of available funding at the end of February 2023, we pivoted our business model to focus exclusively on retrofitting and integrating our proprietary solar technology onto third party vehicle with an initial focus on our Solar Bus Kit.
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Net proceeds to the Company from the Second Debenture were $1,000,000.
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In 2024, we expanded our product portfolio beyond the Solar Bus Kit to include similar solar integration solutions for additional commercial vehicle categories, including trucks, vans, RVs, refrigerated trailers, coach buses and panel vans.
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Net proceeds to the Company from the Third Debenture were $500,000.
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This strategic expansion is intended to align with the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions across multiple transportation sectors, allowing us to address a broader range of manufacturers and fleet operators looking to reduce fuel costs and emissions.
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As a result of the issuance of the Third Debenture, and pursuant to the Fourth Omnibus Amendment, the aggregate principal amount of the New Commitment Debenture that was to be issued to Yorkville upon the satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement was $2,500,000.
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Expanding beyond our low-voltage retrofit solar solutions, in the beginning of 2025, we increased our offerings to also include high-voltage solar solutions, leveraging our proprietary solar charge controller, also known as the MCU. This advanced technology enables seamless solar energy integration into the high voltage system of commercial vehicles with larger energy demands.
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Under the terms of the Fourth Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville also amended the Exchange Agreement to include each of the First Debenture, the Second Debenture, the Third Debenture and the remaining New Commitment Debenture within the scope of the Exchange Agreement and therefore within the scope of the Debt Conversion, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent thereto.
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Additionally, we adjusted our distribution strategy and increased our focus on direct collaborations with original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and certain partners including cooling unit and battery manufacturers.
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Net proceeds to the Company from the Fourth Debenture were $750,000.
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Building on a series of pilot projects, we aim to collaborate with OEMs and certain partners to integrate our complete solar solutions and standalone solar products into vehicle structures, and are currently working toward collaborations with several OEMs for specific vehicles, which could enable customers to select solar-powered options at the time of vehicle or trailer purchase.
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As a result of the issuance of the Fourth Debenture, and pursuant to the Fifth Omnibus Amendment, the aggregate principal amount of the New Commitment Debenture that was to be issued to Yorkville upon the satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement was $1,750,000.
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This approach is designed to enhance accessibility and scalability while streamlining adoption for commercial fleets. 5 The global demand for energy-efficient and low-emission vehicle solutions continues to grow, fueled by government regulations, rising energy costs and corporate sustainability commitments.
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Under the terms of the Fifth Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville also amended the Exchange Agreement to include each of the First Debenture, the Second Debenture, the Third Debenture, the Fourth Debenture and the remaining New Commitment Debenture within the scope of the Exchange Agreement and therefore within the scope of the Debt Conversion, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent thereto. 21 On July 6, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into a sixth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents, effective as of June 30, 2025 (the “Sixth Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Exchange Agreement and the Maturing Debentures previously issued by the Company.
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We believe our product offerings and our technology, together with our increased focus on OEM collaborations, position us to benefit from this transformation, with scalable solutions capable of meeting fleet operators’ needs today and in the future.
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On August 6, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into a seventh Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “Seventh Omnibus Amendment”) and an eighth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents (the “Eighth Omnibus Amendment”), pursuant to which the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Exchange Agreement and certain convertible debentures previously issued by the Company.
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As we continue to refine and expand our product offerings, we intend to broaden OEM partnerships, enhance system efficiency and explore additional market opportunities in the evolving transportation sector. Solar Technology We consider our technological achievements to be at the core of our business activities and key to our future success.
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Pursuant to the Seventh Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville agreed to extend the maturity date for the Maturing Debentures from August 1, 2025 to September 1, 2025, and to extend the termination dates of the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Exchange Agreement to September 1, 2025.
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We have developed several innovative technologies for use in the mobility area and have been approached by a number of companies, such as manufacturers of trucks, commercial vehicle equipment and public transport operators, to provide them with access to our technology. We believe these technologies will offer users a unique experience and increased practicability of their vehicles.
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In addition, pursuant to the Eighth Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance by Yorkville to the Company of $190,000 in the form of a secured convertible debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $190,000, with a maturity date of August 6, 2026 that may be extended at the option of Yorkville (the “Fifth Debenture”).
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Our solar technology allows for full solar integration in all kinds of vehicles, and while our initial focus, following the restructuring of our business and the pivot of our business model, was on low-voltage solar retrofit solutions for commercial vehicles, such as our Solar Bus Kit, we expanded our offerings in 2025 to include high-voltage solutions for commercial vehicles with larger energy demands.
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Net proceeds to the Company from the Fifth Debenture were $190,000.
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In addition, we have increased our focus on commercializing complete solar solutions as well as standalone solar products and services, and on direct collaborations with OEMs. In the process of developing the Sion, we soon realized that the solar technology that was available at the time was not well-suited for mobility applications.
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As a result of the issuance of the Fifth Debenture, and pursuant to the Eighth Omnibus Amendment, the aggregate principal amount of the New Commitment Debenture that was to be issued to Yorkville upon the satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement was $1,560,000.
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Solar technology has traditionally been developed and used in stationary use cases. Also, automotive use of solar technology differs significantly in terms of functionality and regulatory requirements. For example, fast-changing sunlight conditions while driving and mechanical stress, such as vibrations, are not seen in stationary applications.
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Under the terms of the Eighth Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville also amended the Exchange Agreement to include each of the First Debenture, the Second Debenture, the Third Debenture, the Fourth Debenture, the Fifth Debenture and the remaining New Commitment Debenture within the scope of the Exchange Agreement and therefore within the scope of the Debt Conversion, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent thereto.
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Additionally, solar solutions for mobility use cases must comply with automotive regulations that drastically differ from regulations applicable to stationary applications.
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Pursuant to the Ninth Omnibus Amendment, the Company and Yorkville agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance by Yorkville to the Company of EUR300,000 ($350,540 at conversion rate of 1.1685) in the form of a secured convertible debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $350,540, with a maturity date of August 15, 2026 that may be extended at the option of Yorkville (the “Sixth Debenture”).
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In order to enable the use of solar components on vehicles, Sono Motors developed new technical solutions for our proprietary solar charge controllers and power electronics, innovative integration methods for vehicle applications and thorough qualification methods to qualify solar module suppliers. These technologies and qualification procedures have been tested, evaluated and, in some cases, certified for automotive use.
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Net proceeds to the Company from the Sixth Debenture were $350,540.
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Today our technology enables us to produce high-efficiency solar integration systems for delivering solar energy to vehicles. Our solar technology can reduce running costs significantly and thereby reduce the total cost of ownership, a key point of focus for fleet operators, particularly those in the transport and logistics industries. Manufacturers may also use our technology for new production vehicles.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

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Biggest changeRisk Factors Risks Related to Our Securities Our multiple-class share structure with different voting rights will limit your ability as a holder of Ordinary Shares to influence corporate matters and could discourage others from pursuing any change of control transactions that holders of Ordinary Shares may view as beneficial .
Biggest changeFor more information about the Preferred Shares and the terms of, and limitations on, their conversion, see Risk Factors Risks Related to Our Securities Our multiple-class share structure with different voting rights will limit your ability as a holder of Ordinary Shares to influence corporate matters and could discourage others from pursuing any change of control transactions that holders of Ordinary Shares may view as beneficial. For additional risks related to dilution, see Risk Factors Risks Related to Our Securities Future offerings of debt or equity securities by us could adversely affect the market price of our Ordinary Shares, and future issuances of equity securities could lead to a substantial dilution of our shareholders. 47 We do not expect to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future.
We expect such funding to be in the form of, or at least include, additional equity fundraising, which will dilute existing shareholders. If such offerings of equity or debt securities with conversion rights are made without granting preemptive rights to our existing shareholders, these offerings would dilute the economic and voting rights of our existing shareholders.
We expect such funding to be in the form of, or at least include, additional equity and/or debt fundraising, which will dilute existing shareholders. If such offerings of equity or debt securities with conversion rights are made without granting preemptive rights to our existing shareholders, these offerings would dilute the economic and voting rights of our existing shareholders.
Any future issuance of Ordinary Shares or High Voting Shares or Preferred Shares could reduce the market price of our Ordinary Shares and dilute the holdings of existing shareholders. Future sales by major shareholders could materially adversely affect the market price of our Ordinary Shares.
Any future issuance of Ordinary Shares, High Voting Shares or Preferred Shares could reduce the market price of our Ordinary Shares and dilute the holdings of existing shareholders. Future sales by major shareholders could materially adversely affect the market price of our Ordinary Shares.
This may affect your rights as a shareholder and you may not have the same level of protection as a shareholder in a Dutch company that fully complies with the DCGC. 60 We are an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company, and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies will make our Ordinary Shares less attractive to investors.
This may affect your rights as a shareholder and you may not have the same level of protection as a shareholder in a Dutch company that fully complies with the DCGC. 52 We are an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company, and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies will make our Ordinary Shares less attractive to investors.
Moreover, if the United States judgment is not final (for instance when appeal is possible or pending) a competent Dutch court may postpone recognition until the United States judgment will have become final, refuse recognition under the understanding that recognition can be asked again once the United States judgment will have become final or impose as a condition for recognition that security is posted. 57 A competent Dutch court may deny the recognition and enforcement of punitive damages or other awards.
Moreover, if the United States judgment is not final (for instance when appeal is possible or pending) a competent Dutch court may postpone recognition until the United States judgment will have become final, refuse recognition under the understanding that recognition can be asked again once the United States judgment will have become final or impose as a condition for recognition that security is posted. 49 A competent Dutch court may deny the recognition and enforcement of punitive damages or other awards.
It is possible that some of these parties will have interests that are different from, or in addition to, your interests as a shareholder. 58 Our articles of association contain exclusive forum provisions for certain claims, which could limit our shareholders ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or the members of our management or supervisory board.
It is possible that some of these parties will have interests that are different from, or in addition to, your interests as a shareholder. 50 Our articles of association contain exclusive forum provisions for certain claims, which could limit our shareholders ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or the members of our management or supervisory board.
Therefore, it is currently unclear whether all tax losses can still be carried forward. 61 Future changes in share ownership may also trigger an ownership change and, consequently, a Section 8c KStG or a Section 10a GewStG, limitation. Any limitation may result in the expiration of a portion or the complete tax operating loss carryforwards before they can be utilized.
Therefore, it is currently unclear whether all tax losses can still be carried forward. 53 Future changes in share ownership may also trigger an ownership change and, consequently, a Section 8c KStG or a Section 10a GewStG, limitation. Any limitation may result in the expiration of a portion or the complete tax operating loss carryforwards before they can be utilized.
The built-in gains are determined by comparing the fair market value of the respective entity with the entity’s tax book equity. The built-in gains as of December 31, 2024 have not yet been determined.
The built-in gains are determined by comparing the fair market value of the respective entity with the entity’s tax book equity. The built-in gains as of December 31, 2025 have not yet been determined.
As of December 31, 2024, there were net operating loss carryforwards of the Subsidiary for German corporate tax purposes of €39.0 million and for German trade tax purposes of €38.0 million available.
As of December 31, 2025, there were net operating loss carryforwards of the Subsidiary for German corporate tax purposes of €39.0 million and for German trade tax purposes of €38.0 million available.
An issuance of additional equity or debt securities with conversion rights, including the issuance of the Preferred Shares to Yorkville in connection with the Debt Conversion, if implemented, could potentially reduce the market price of our Ordinary Shares, and the Company currently cannot predict the amounts and terms of such future offerings.
An issuance of additional equity, including the issuance of Ordinary Shares in connection with conversions of our Preferred Shares by Yorkville, or debt securities with conversion rights could potentially reduce the market price of our Ordinary Shares, and the Company currently cannot predict the amounts and terms of such future offerings.
These include: a multi-class share structure which consists of Ordinary Shares and High Voting Shares and, upon execution of the Articles Amendment, Preferred Shares, with Ordinary Shares carrying one vote per share, High Voting Shares carrying 25 votes per share and Preferred Shares carrying 30,000 votes per share; the High Voting Shares and the Preferred Shares, once issued, are not listed; a provision that our management board members and the supervisory board members are appointed on the basis of a binding nomination prepared by our supervisory board which can only be overruled by a two-thirds majority of votes cast representing more than half of our issued share capital; a provision that our management board members and the supervisory board members may only be dismissed by the general meeting by a two-thirds majority of votes cast representing more than half of our issued share capital (unless the dismissal is proposed by the supervisory board in which case a simple majority of the votes cast would be sufficient); a provision allowing, among other matters, the former chairperson of our supervisory board to manage our affairs if all of our supervisory board members are removed from office and to appoint others to be charged with the supervision of our affairs, until new supervisory board members are appointed by the general meeting on the basis of the binding nominations discussed above; and 59 a requirement that certain matters, including an amendment of our articles of association, may only be brought to our general meeting for a vote upon a proposal by our management board with the approval of our supervisory board.
These include: a multi-class share structure which consists of Ordinary Shares and High Voting Shares and, upon execution of the Articles Amendment, Preferred Shares, with Ordinary Shares carrying one vote per share, High Voting Shares carrying 25 votes per share and Preferred Shares carrying 30,000 votes per share; the High Voting Shares and the Preferred Shares, are not listed; a provision that our management board members and the supervisory board members are appointed on the basis of a binding nomination prepared by our supervisory board which can only be overruled by a two-thirds majority of votes cast representing more than half of our issued share capital; a provision that our management board members and the supervisory board members may only be dismissed by the general meeting by a two-thirds majority of votes cast representing more than half of our issued share capital (unless the dismissal is proposed by the supervisory board in which case a simple majority of the votes cast would be sufficient); a provision allowing, among other matters, the former chairperson of our supervisory board to manage our affairs if all of our supervisory board members are removed from office and to appoint others to be charged with the supervision of our affairs, until new supervisory board members are appointed by the general meeting on the basis of the binding nominations discussed above; and a requirement that certain matters, including an amendment of our articles of association, may only be brought to our general meeting for a vote upon a proposal by our management board with the approval of our supervisory board. 51 In addition, Dutch law allows for staggered multi-year terms of our management board members and supervisory board members, as a result of which only part of our management board members and supervisory board members may be subject to appointment or re-appointment in any one year.
As a result, if we earn net taxable income, our ability to use our pre-change net operating loss carryforwards to reduce German income tax may be subject to limitations, which could potentially result in increased future cash tax liability to us.
As a result, if we earn net taxable income, our ability to use our pre-change net operating loss carryforwards to reduce German income tax may be subject to limitations, which could potentially result in increased future cash tax liability to us. Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments. Not applicable.
Furthermore, if we are able to successfully close the Securities Purchase Agreement and Yorkville and SVSE enter into the Call Option Agreement (as defined herein), as currently intended, the Call Option (as defined herein) granted by SVSE to Yorkville would enable Yorkville to acquire an even larger ownership stake in the Company.
Furthermore, if Yorkville and SVSE enter into the Call Option Agreement (as defined herein), as currently intended, the Call Option (as defined herein) granted by SVSE to Yorkville would enable Yorkville to acquire an even larger ownership stake in the Company.
We could be an emerging growth company for up to five years from the date of our IPO, although circumstances could cause us to lose that status earlier, including if our total annual gross revenue exceeds $1.235 billion, if we issue more than $1.00 billion in non-convertible debt securities during any three-year period, or if we are a large accelerated filer and the market value of our Ordinary Shares held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the end of any second quarter before that time.
We expect that we will cease to be an emerging growth company on December 31, 2026 (the last day of the fiscal year in which the fifth anniversary of the completion of our IPO occurs), although circumstances could cause us to lose that status earlier, including if our total annual gross revenue exceeds $1.235 billion, if we issue more than $1.00 billion in non-convertible debt securities during any three-year period, or if we are a large accelerated filer and the market value of our Ordinary Shares held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the end of any second quarter before that time.
We currently intend to retain our future earnings, if any, for the foreseeable future, to fund the operations of the Companies, the further development of our solar technology and the scaling of its commercial production, as well as the growth of our business. Accordingly, we currently do not intend to pay any dividends to holders of our Ordinary Shares.
We currently intend to retain our future earnings, if any, for the foreseeable future, to fund our operations as well as the growth of our business. Accordingly, we currently do not intend to pay any dividends to holders of our shares.
Our supervisory board has been authorized for a period of 18 months following the date of the Company’s annual general meeting which took place on July 31, 2024 (the “2024 AGM”) or until the next annual general meeting of shareholders (whichever comes first) to issue 105,711,643 shares or grant rights to subscribe for 105,711,643 Ordinary Shares and to limit or exclude preemptive rights in connection therewith.
Our supervisory board has been authorized for a period of 18 months following the date of our 2025 annual general meeting which took place on August 13, 2025, or until the next annual general meeting of shareholders (whichever comes first) to issue 105,711,643 shares of our Ordinary Shares and/or grant rights to subscribe for 105,711,643 shares of our Ordinary Shares and to limit or exclude preemptive rights in connection therewith and to issue additional High Voting Shares and/or grant rights to subscribe for such additional High Voting Shares for any legal purpose up to a maximum of 13,400 High Voting Shares and to limit or exclude preemptive rights in connection therewith.
If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports on us regularly, we could lose visibility in the financial markets and demand for our Ordinary Shares could decrease, which, in turn, could cause the market price or trading volume for our Ordinary Shares to decline significantly.
If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports on us regularly, we could lose visibility in the financial markets and demand for our Ordinary Shares could decrease, which, in turn, could cause the market price or trading volume for our Ordinary Shares to decline significantly. 46 Shareholders may not be able to exercise preemptive rights and, as a result, may experience substantial dilution upon future issuances of Ordinary Shares.
Our supervisory board has been authorized, for a period of 18 months from the 2024 AGM or until the next annual general meeting (whichever comes first) to issue 105,711,643 Ordinary Shares or grant rights to subscribe for 105,711,643 Ordinary Shares and to limit or exclude preemptive rights in connection therewith.
Our Supervisory Board has been authorized for a period of 18 months following the date of our 2025 annual meeting or until the next annual general meeting of shareholders (whichever comes first) to issue 105,711,643 shares or grant rights to subscribe for 105,711,643 Ordinary Shares and to limit or exclude preemptive rights in connection therewith and to issue additional High Voting Shares and/or grant rights to subscribe for such additional High Voting Shares for any legal purpose up to a maximum of 13,400 High Voting Shares and to limit or exclude preemptive rights in connection therewith.
All of the foregoing could cause existing shareholders to experience substantial dilution of their interest in us. 54 In addition, dilution may also arise from (i) the acquisition or investments in companies in exchange, fully or in part, for newly issued Ordinary Shares or High Voting Shares, (ii) conversions by Yorkville of (a) the 2022 Convertible Debentures and (b) the 2024 Debentures, (c) the New Commitment Debenture, if issued, (d) the Advance Debentures and (e) the Preferred Shares, if issued, (iii) stock options or conversion rights granted to our business partners or our customers as well as from the exercise of stock options or conversion rights granted to our employees in the context of existing or future stock option programs or (iv) the issuance of Ordinary Shares to employees in the context of existing or future employee participation programs.
In addition, dilution may also arise from (i) the acquisition or investments in companies in exchange, fully or in part, for newly issued Ordinary Shares or High Voting Shares, (ii) conversions by Yorkville of the Preferred Shares and the 2026 Convertible Debentures and the exercise, from time to time, by Yorkville of the Pre-Funded Warrant, (iii) stock options or conversion rights granted to our business partners or our customers as well as from the exercise of stock options or conversion rights granted to our employees in the context of existing or future stock option programs or (iv) the issuance of Ordinary Shares to employees in the context of existing or future employee participation programs.
Shareholders may not be able to exercise preemptive rights and, as a result, may experience substantial dilution upon future issuances of Ordinary Shares. In the event of an issuance of Ordinary Shares, subject to certain exceptions, each shareholder will have a pro rata preemptive right in proportion to the aggregate nominal value of the Ordinary Shares held by such holder.
In the event of an issuance of Ordinary Shares, subject to certain exceptions, each shareholder will have a pro rata preemptive right in proportion to the aggregate nominal value of the Ordinary Shares held by such holder.
Risk Factors Risks Related to Our Securities Future offerings of debt or equity securities by us could adversely affect the market price of our Ordinary Shares, and future issuances of equity securities could lead to a substantial dilution of our shareholders . 55 We do not expect to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future.
Risk Factors Risks Related to Our Securities Future offerings of debt or equity securities by us could adversely affect the market price of our Ordinary Shares, and future issuances of equity securities could lead to a substantial dilution of our shareholders . 45 As a result of the Debt Conversion and issuance of the Preferred Shares, Yorkville has acquired a large ownership stake in the Company.
While we remain an emerging growth company, we will not be required to include an attestation report on internal control over financial reporting issued by our independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to Section 404(b). 56 To achieve compliance with Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we are engaged in documenting and evaluating our internal control over financial reporting, which is both costly and challenging.
While we remain an emerging growth company, we are not required to include an attestation report on internal control over financial reporting issued by our independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to Section 404(b).
If we are able to successfully satisfy the conditions precedent to the Debt Conversion and the Preferred Shares are issued to Yorkville as contemplated by the Exchange Agreement, future conversions of the Preferred Shares to Ordinary Shares could result in substantial dilution to existing shareholders.
Furthermore, future conversions of the Preferred Shares to Ordinary Shares could result in substantial dilution to existing shareholders.
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Risk Factors — Regulatory, Legal and Tax Risks — If our trademarks and trade names are not adequately protected, we may not be able to build name recognition in our markets of interest, which may adversely affect our business ” . 33 Even if we hold valid and enforceable patents or other intellectual property rights, the legal systems of certain countries, including certain developing countries, may not favor the enforcement of these rights or otherwise offer the same degree of protection as do the laws in the EU or United States, which could make it difficult for us to stop the infringement, misappropriation or other violation of our patents or other intellectual property rights.
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All of the foregoing could cause existing shareholders to experience substantial dilution of their interest in us.
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Further, policing the unauthorized use of our intellectual property in various jurisdictions around the world may be difficult and require significant resources. We have applied for patent protection relating to our technological innovations in certain jurisdictions.
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All of the foregoing could cause existing shareholders to experience substantial dilution of their interest in us.
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While we generally consider applying for patents in those countries where we intend to make, have made, use, sell or license patented products, we may not accurately assess all the countries where patent protection will ultimately be desirable.
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In addition, dilution may also arise from, among other things, (i) the acquisition or investments in companies in exchange, fully or in part, for newly issued Ordinary Shares or High Voting Shares, if issued, (ii) stock options or conversion rights granted to our business partners or our customers as well as from the exercise of stock options or conversion rights granted to our employees in the context of existing or future stock option programs or (iii) the issuance of Ordinary Shares to employees in the context of existing or future employee participation programs.
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In addition, due to the cost-intensive nature of the patent application process and in accordance with the change in our business model to focusing exclusively on integrating our solar technology into third-party vehicles, we plan to terminate and/or discontinue patents and patent applications that do not address our core products and markets and instead focus on our most promising applications and markets (mainly Europe).
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We expect that we will cease to be an emerging growth company on December 31, 2026 (the last day of the fiscal year in which the fifth anniversary of the completion of our IPO occurs), at which time we will become subject to additional requirements applicable to non-emerging growth company issuers; however, so long as we continue to qualify as a non-accelerated filer and a smaller reporting company, we will remain exempt from the auditor attestation requirement under Section 404(b).
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Should we decide to address additional markets or expand our product offerings at a later date, a prior decision to discontinue a patent or a patent application may result in lost opportunities with respect to protecting our intellectual property.
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Loss of emerging growth company status, if it were to occur, would increase some of our compliance obligations and costs, but would not, by itself, subject us to Section 404(b) so long as we remain a non-accelerated filer and smaller reporting company. 48 To achieve compliance with Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we are engaged in documenting and evaluating our internal control over financial reporting, which is both costly and challenging.
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If we fail to timely file a patent application in any such country, we may be precluded from doing so at a later date. Furthermore, our pending patent applications may be challenged by third parties or such applications may not eventually be issued by the applicable patent offices as patents.
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The denial of our key patent applications or of a substantial portion of our patent applications could have a substantial negative impact on the value and strength of our intellectual property rights and our ability to execute our business plans and compete with others in our industry.
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In addition, the patents issued as a result of our foreign patent applications may not have the same scope of coverage as our patents in the EU or United States. Changes in the patent laws or their interpretation in the relevant jurisdictions may reduce our ability to protect or commercialize our inventions and enforce our intellectual property rights.
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More generally, these changes could affect the value of our patents and other intellectual property.
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Our efforts in seeking patent protection for our solar technology and other innovations could be negatively impacted by any such changes, which could have a material adverse effect on our existing patent rights and our ability to protect, enforce or commercialize our intellectual property rights in the future.
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In particular, our ability to prevent third parties from making, using, selling, offering to sell or importing products that infringe our intellectual property rights will depend in part on our success in obtaining and enforcing patent claims that cover our technology, inventions and improvements.
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In some cases, we rely upon unpatented proprietary manufacturing expertise, continuing technological innovation and other trade secrets to develop and maintain our competitive position.
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While we generally enter into confidentiality agreements with our employees and third parties to protect our intellectual property, our confidentiality agreements could be breached and may not provide meaningful protection against improper use of our trade secrets or other proprietary information.
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There can be no assurance that third parties will not seek to gain access to our trade secrets or other proprietary information. In addition, adequate remedies may not be available in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure of our trade secrets or other proprietary information.
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Violations by others of our confidentiality agreements and the loss of employees who have specialized knowledge and expertise could harm our competitive position and cause our sales and operating results to decline as a result of increased competition. 34 Our patent applications may not lead to the granting of patents or desired protection in time or at all, which may have a material adverse effect on our ability to prevent others from commercially exploiting products similar to ours.
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We cannot be certain that we are the first inventor of the subject matter to which a particular patent application pertains. If another party has filed a patent application pertaining to the same subject matter as we have, we may not be entitled to the protection sought by our patent application.
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Patent applications in many jurisdictions are typically not published until several months after filing and we cannot be certain that we were the first to make the inventions claimed in any of our issued patents or pending patent applications or that we were the first to file for protection of the inventions set forth in our patents or patent applications.
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As a result, we may not be able to obtain or maintain protection for certain inventions and may face similar risks in other jurisdictions should we expand our operations, including in significant markets such as the United States and China. Further, the scope of protection of issued patent claims is often difficult to determine.
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As a result, we cannot be certain that the patent applications that we file will be issued or that our issued patents will afford protection against competitors with similar technology. In addition, our competitors may seek to bypass our issued patents, which may require costly and time-consuming litigation and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition or operating results.
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We cannot offer any assurances about which, if any, patents will be issued, the breadth of any such patents or whether any issued patents will be found invalid or unenforceable or will be threatened by third parties. We may not be able to reliably source our component supply within our projected costs and timelines.
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Our asset-light business model partly provides for the sourcing of off-the-shelf sub-components from suppliers, as well as partly outsourced logistics and delivery management based on low inventories.
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Even if we are successful in reliably sourcing our sub-component supply, we do not know whether we will be able to do so in a manner that avoids significant delays and cost overruns, including as a result of factors beyond our control such as problems with suppliers or logistics, or in time to meet our commercialization schedules or to satisfy the requirements of customers.
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Impacts of inflation, including an increase in energy costs, may negatively affect our cost base. Any failure to reliably source our sub-component supply within our projected costs and timelines could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, operating results and financial condition.
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Furthermore, our relationships with business partners such as suppliers and logistics services providers may be negatively impacted by the former Self-Administration Proceedings.
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See also “ Risk Factors — Risks Related to the Yorkville Commitment, the Debt Conversion and our former Self-Administration Proceedings — Despite our emergence from our former Self-Administration Proceedings, the proceedings may materially and adversely affect our operations, including by consuming significant time and attention of our management team, adversely affecting our ability to maintain important relationships with creditors, customers, suppliers, service providers, employees and counterparties and impacting our ability to pursue new customer arrangements and projects ”.
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We rely on a single supplier for certain components and other materials used in our solar solutions. There are only a limited number of suppliers of solar technology components or raw materials. We currently depend on a single supplier for certain components required for the manufacturing of our high voltage MCU.
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This makes our supply chain and the production of our offering dependent on the performance of such supplier and increases the risks of interruption. Our operations will be negatively affected if our supplier experiences capacity constraints and is not in a position to deliver the required quantities of a certain raw material, component or part.
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Our dependency on a single supplier also increases the bargaining power of that supplier with respect to certain materials or components, which may expose us to abusive conduct, may prevent us from entering into long-term supply agreements with guaranteed pricing or may require us to accept disadvantageous economic or legal conditions.
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The acquisition of our supplier or any future supplier could limit our access to relevant raw materials or components and require material redesigns of our solar technology and impair our business prospects.
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We may also be forced to stop production should our supplier fail to provide required certifications for its products or should the supplier be accused of infringing or misappropriating third-party intellectual property rights.
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If we need to replace our supplier or if our supplier terminates its relationship with us, there is no guarantee that we will be able to find adequate substitute products or suppliers in time or at all.
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In addition, global events such as pandemics, war or crude oil shortages may negatively affect the availability, price levels, delivery times or minimum order quantities of products, components and materials, such as microelectronic chips for MCUs.
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The vast majority of supplies of raw materials for the solar industry come from China, which makes our supply chains particularly vulnerable to intensifying political tensions with or trade sanctions or comparable limitations concerning China.
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As a result, we may be required to find replacement suppliers, which may prove difficult, increase our production cost and could lead to a delay in the envisaged start of commercial production. 35 Furthermore, we may ask for product changes or amendments of certain specifications of components or raw materials to be delivered by suppliers, sometimes on short notice, due to new development results or the insufficiency of previous specifications, which may increase the costs for relevant components or raw materials or may render the relevant supplier unable to accommodate relevant requests.
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It is also possible that the supplier does not have the right to sell the relevant product to us, for example, because the supplier lacks the intellectual property rights to the design or because the supplier has an exclusivity agreement with another manufacturer, which could force us to discontinue production or sales of our products, to replace the part or to change the design of our technology, which could result in significant delays and costs or could make the production of our products impossible altogether.
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Suppliers may change their products or go out of business, resulting in limited or no availability of relevant parts and materials for the production and maintenance of our products.
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All of our sourced components and raw materials are subject to typical transportation risks, such as delivery delays, damage or theft in the course of transportation or fines resulting from the violation of customs or other transportation regulations. Furthermore, our relationships with our suppliers may be negatively impacted by the former Self-Administration Proceedings.
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See also “ Risk Factors — Risks Related to the Yorkville Commitment, the Debt Conversion and our former Self-Administration Proceedings — Despite our emergence from our former Self-Administration Proceedings, the proceedings may materially and adversely affect our operations, including by consuming significant time and attention of our management team, adversely affecting our ability to maintain important relationships with creditors, customers, suppliers, service providers, employees and counterparties and impacting our ability to pursue new customer arrangements and projects ”.
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Increases in costs, disruption of supply or shortage of raw materials or certain products could harm our business. The solar industry is frequently subject to significant disruptions and resulting shortages of components or raw materials may impair our ability to commercialize our products at attractive margins or at all.
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Suppliers may decide to allocate relevant components or raw materials, particularly the ones with high demand or insufficient production capacity, to more profitable or established customers and our supply may be reduced as a result.
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As we continue to scale the commercial production of our solar technology, our manufacturing partners who produce our solar modules, or any of our other suppliers, may experience increases in the cost or a sustained interruption in the supply or shortage of raw materials required for the manufacturing of our products or certain parts or components used in them.
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Our solar technology depends on various raw materials and products. The prices for these materials and products may fluctuate depending on market conditions, inflation levels, tariffs, energy prices, macroeconomic factors and political developments. Some products may not be available at all in the short term.
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In addition, the imposition of new government regulations, tariffs, duties or taxes, such as tariffs or taxes on imported materials and components that are used in our solar modules or are otherwise necessary for production of our solar technology, could also affect the prices for these materials and products.
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Substantial increases in the prices for raw materials and/or increases in freight charges would increase our operating costs and could reduce our margins if the increased costs cannot be recouped through increased product prices. There can be no assurance that we will be able to recoup increasing costs of raw materials by increasing product prices.
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We have yet to enter into contractual agreements with many of our prospective suppliers and business partners and may have to renegotiate these agreements as we scale our business. We have yet to finalize our contractual arrangements with some of our prospective suppliers and business partners.
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Negotiations with our prospective suppliers and business partners may consume significant resources and time and there is no guarantee that such negotiations will be concluded successfully. In the negotiations, we may agree to terms and conditions that are less favorable to us than expected.
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We may be subject to unfavorable rules on the transfer of risk with respect to our solar modules or supplied components or disadvantageous payment terms. Any failure to finalize our arrangement with our suppliers and business partners in a timely manner may lead to reduced volumes of our offering.
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Terms and conditions of any contractual arrangement, including any preliminary contractual arrangement, may have to be renegotiated due to a lapse of time or a change in material circumstances should we not be able to realize the anticipated timelines. 36 Prospective suppliers and business partners may end their relationship or negotiations with us for various reasons.
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Some of the suppliers we involve, or intend to involve, are well-known market players with significant bargaining power and whose position towards us is bolstered due to our dependency on such suppliers as there are only a limited number of suppliers for solar technology components and raw materials.
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We, on the other hand, are not an established business and have limited market power.
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Therefore, we may not be able to successfully assert our own interests and may have to enter into contracts with significantly disadvantageous terms and conditions, such as unfavorable prices, limitations on remedies in cases of breach of contract, unfair liquidated damages provisions or broad termination rights allowing our business partners to end their relationship with us at will.
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If we successfully market our solar technology on an industrial scale, we will seek to further scale our operations. As a result, we may have to renegotiate, amend or extend our relationships with our business partners, and there is no guarantee that we will be successful in doing so.

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Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure

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Biggest changeItem 1C. Cybersecurity. Risk Management and Strategy We recognize the importance of assessing, identifying and managing material risks associated with cybersecurity threats, as such term is defined in Item 106 of Regulation S-K.
Biggest changeRisk Management and Strategy We recognize the importance of assessing, identifying and managing material risks associated with cybersecurity threats, which as such term is defined in Item 106 of Regulation S-K refers to any potential unauthorized occurrence on or conducted through our information systems that may result in adverse effects on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of our information systems or any information residing therein.
The audit committee receives updates from management on our cybersecurity and data protection programs, including an annual update consisting of potential risks and an overview of the administration and control system of the Companies, including the state of the Companies’ cybersecurity and data protection programs, key issues, priorities and challenges. 62 In addition to any reports from the audit committee to the full supervisory board regarding cybersecurity, management informs and updates the full supervisory board about any significant cybersecurity incidents and any pressing risk or compliance matters.
The audit committee receives updates from management on our cybersecurity and data protection programs, including an annual update consisting of potential risks and an overview of the administration and control system of the Companies, including the state of the Companies’ cybersecurity and data protection programs, key issues, priorities and challenges. 54 In addition to any reports from the audit committee to the full supervisory board regarding cybersecurity, management informs and updates the full supervisory board about any significant cybersecurity incidents and any pressing risk or compliance matters.
As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company is not aware of any active cybersecurity threats that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company, including its business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. For additional information concerning risks related to cybersecurity, see “Item 1A.
As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company is not aware of any active cybersecurity threats that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company, including its business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. For additional information concerning risks related to cybersecurity, see Item 1A.
Risk Factors—Risks Related to our Business and Operations—Interruptions or failures of information technology and communications systems could disrupt our business and affect our ability to effectively provide our services”.
Risk Factors Risks Related to our Business and Operations Interruptions or failures of information technology and communications systems could disrupt our business and affect our ability to effectively provide our services .

Item 2. Properties

Properties — owned and leased real estate

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Biggest changeIn addition, in February 2024 we signed a lease for a 900-square foot property at 10101 Lantana Rd., Suite N, Lake Worth, Florida 33449 for use as an office space.
Biggest changeIn addition, in February 2024 we signed a lease for a 900-square foot property at 10101 Lantana Rd., Suite N, Lake Worth, Florida 33449 for use as an office space. The lease was for a fixed term of one year until February 28, 2025 and it automatically renewed for one year.
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The lease is for a fixed term of one year until February 28, 2025 and will automatically renew for periods of one year unless either party to the lease agreement gives 90 days’ prior written notice before the termination of the lease or any extension thereof of its intent to terminate. The lease has not been terminated by either party.
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Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company gave 90 days’ notice in September 2025 and the agreement terminated on December 31, 2025.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings — active lawsuits and investigations

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Biggest changeWe will defend ourselves against the claims made in the demand letter, should Yorkville decide to pursue these claims. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse effect on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.
Biggest changeRegardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse effect on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable 55 PART II
Item 3. Legal Proceedings. From time to time, we have been and may again become involved in various claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings. From time to time, we have been and may again become involved in various claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business. We are currently not a party to any material legal proceedings.
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In July 2023, we received a demand letter from Yorkville claiming that we and our directors and officers made various material misrepresentations and omissions to fraudulently induce Yorkville to enter into a securities purchase agreement and purchase the 2022 Convertible Debentures.
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In the Restructuring Agreement, Yorkville agreed, subject to closing of the transactions envisaged in the Restructuring Agreement and certain other conditions, not to pursue claims against our former directors and officers. We believe that the claims made in the demand letter are unjustified.

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeFurther, quotations on the OTCQB reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission and may not reflect actual transactions. From November 17, 2021 through February 25, 2024, our Ordinary Shares were listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “SEV.” On July 21, 2023, trading of our Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Global Market was suspended.
Biggest changeFrom November 17, 2021 through February 25, 2024, our Ordinary Shares were listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “SEV.” On July 21, 2023, trading of our Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Global Market was suspended.
Dividends We have never paid or declared any cash dividends on our Ordinary Shares in the past, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our Ordinary Shares in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings to fund the development and expansion of our business.
Dividends To date, we have not paid any dividends on our shares, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our shares in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings to fund the development and expansion of our business.
Record Holders As of March 6, 2025, there were 18 holders of record of our Ordinary Shares, one of which was Cede & Co., a nominee for Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), and one holder of record of our High Voting Shares.
Record Holders As of March 25, 2026, there were 15 holders of record of our Ordinary Shares, one of which was Cede & Co., a nominee for Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), one holder of record of our High Voting Shares and one holder of record of our Preferred Shares.
Item 5. Market for Registrant s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. Market for Ordinary Shares Our Ordinary Shares are quoted on OTCQB under the symbol “SEVCF”.
Item 5. Market for Registrant s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. Market for Ordinary Shares Our Ordinary Shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, and commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SSM” on September 5, 2025.
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Because our Ordinary Shares are quoted on the OTCQB, our Ordinary Shares may be less liquid, receive less coverage by security analysts and news media and generate lower prices than might otherwise be obtained if they were listed on a national securities exchange.
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On July 2, 2024 our Ordinary Shares commenced quoting on OTCQB under the ticker symbol “SEVCF” and continued to be quoted on OTCQB until September 5, 2025 when our Ordinary Shares commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market as described above.
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued the following unregistered securities: Convertible Debenture SEV-4: Issuance Date: February 5, 2024. Type of Securities: Secured Convertible Debenture. Principal Amount: $4,317,600. Purchaser: YA II PN, Ltd. Consideration Received: $4,317,600 in cash.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans See Item 12, Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters , of Part III of this Annual Report for information relating to securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plans.
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Exemption from Registration: The securities were issued in reliance upon an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Regulation D promulgated thereunder. The exemption was based on the purchaser being an accredited investor and the transaction not involving a public offering.
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities Please refer to our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC for information regarding our sales of unregistered securities during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
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Terms of Conversion: At any time after the issuance date, the holder may convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid principal and/or accrued interest (the “Conversion Amount”) into Ordinary Shares at a rate (the “Conversion Rate”) equal to the Conversion Amount divided by the lower of (x) the Fixed Conversion Price or (y) the Variable Conversion Price; provided, that the Variable Conversion Price may not be lower than (i) a price equal to 20% of the closing price of the Ordinary Shares on the trading day immediately prior to the issuance date of the debenture (the “Debenture Floor Price”) and (ii) the nominal value of one Ordinary Share. 64 Convertible Debenture SEV-5: Issuance Date: August 30, 2024.
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Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers We did not repurchase any of our equity securities during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and no repurchases were made on our behalf by any affiliated purchaser. Item 6. [Reserved]
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Type of Securities: Secured Convertible Debenture. Principal Amount: $3,338,100. Purchaser: YA II PN, Ltd. Consideration Received: $3,338,100 in cash. Exemption from Registration: Similar to the February issuance above, this debenture was issued pursuant to an exemption provided under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
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The purchaser qualified as an accredited investor, and no general solicitation or public advertising was involved in connection with this issuance.
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Terms of Conversion: At any time after the issuance date, the holder may convert any portion of the Conversion Amount into Ordinary Shares at the Conversion Rate, which is equal to the Conversion Amount divided by the lower of (x) the Fixed Conversion Price or (y) the Variable Conversion Price; provided, that the Variable Conversion Price may not be lower than (i) the Debenture Floor Price and (ii) the nominal value of one Ordinary Share.
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Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers In connection with the Yorkville Restructuring Investment, the Founders entered into respective Sale and Transfer Agreements, pursuant to which they agreed to cumulatively transfer 17,306,251 Ordinary Shares and all of their cumulative 3,000,000 High Voting Shares to SVSE, whose sole member is George O’Leary, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and sole Managing Director.
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The transfers of the High Voting Shares and the Ordinary Shares to SVSE were reflected in the Company’s share register on February 1, 2024 and March 25, 2024, respectively. Item 6. [Reserved]

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest changeDuring 2022, the Company sold to Berenberg a total of 8,748,433 Ordinary Shares for total gross proceeds of $17 million (€17 million). The 2022 Convertible Debentures issued to Yorkville pursuant to the securities purchase agreement in December 2022 and subsequent amendment in 2024. On December 7, 2022, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Yorkville under which the Company agreed to sell and issue to Yorkville the 2022 Convertible Debentures in a gross aggregate principal amount of up to $31.1 million (€29.4 million). 70 In the context of the former Self-Administration Proceedings and in connection with the First Commitment, the Companies entered into the Yorkville Investment Agreements with Yorkville in mid-November 2023, and on April 30, 2024, the Company and Yorkville entered into an amendment to the Funding Commitment Letter in connection with the Second Commitment. The convertible debenture with respect to the First Tranche of the Yorkville Restructuring Investment was issued to Yorkville on February 6, 2024 for approximately $4.3 million and the convertible debenture with respect to the Second Tranche was issued to Yorkville on August 30, 2024 for approximately $3.3 million. On December 30, 2024, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell and issue to Yorkville the New Commitment Debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $5 million. On February 12, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the First Omnibus Amendment, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance of $1,000,000 of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of the First Advance Debenture. On March 25, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Third Omnibus Amendment, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance of $1 million of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of the Second Advance Debenture. On December 30, 2024, the Company and Yorkville also entered into the Exchange Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, 1,242 Preferred Shares to Yorkville solely in exchange for the surrender and cancellation of all of the debentures held by Yorkville, including the 2022 Convertible Debentures, the 2024 Convertible Debentures, the New Commitment Debenture (if issued) and the Advance Debentures. Limited grant funding from government and public research institutions, supporting the development of our proprietary solar technology. Limited revenues from sale of prototypes, our solar products and services.
Biggest changeDuring 2022, the Company sold to Berenberg a total of 8,748,433 Ordinary Shares for total gross proceeds of $17 million (€17 million). 61 The 2022 Debentures issued to Yorkville pursuant to the securities purchase agreement in December 2022 and subsequent issuances in 2024 and 2025. On December 7, 2022, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Yorkville under which the Company agreed to sell and issue to Yorkville the 2022 Debentures in a gross aggregate principal amount of up to $31.1 million (€29.4 million). In the context of the former Self-Administration Proceedings and in connection with the First Commitment, the Companies entered into the Yorkville Investment Agreements with Yorkville in mid-November 2023, and on April 30, 2024, the Company and Yorkville entered into an amendment to the Funding Commitment Letter in connection with the Second Commitment. The convertible debenture with respect to the First Tranche of the Yorkville Restructuring Investment was issued to Yorkville on February 6, 2024 for approximately $4.3 million and the convertible debenture with respect to the Second Tranche was issued to Yorkville on August 30, 2024 for approximately $3.3 million. On December 30, 2024, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell and issue to Yorkville the New Commitment Debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $5 million. On December 30, 2024, the Company and Yorkville also entered into the Exchange Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, 1,242 Preferred Shares to Yorkville solely in exchange for the surrender and cancellation of all of the debentures held by Yorkville, which at that time included the 2022 Debentures, the 2024 Debentures and the New Commitment Debenture (if issued). On February 12, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the First Omnibus Amendment, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance of $1,000,000 of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of the First Debenture. On March 25, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Third Omnibus Amendment, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance of $1 million of the Yorkville Commitment in the form of the Second Debenture. On April 24, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Fourth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance by Yorkville to the Company of $500,000 in the form of the Third Debenture. On May 26, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Fifth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance by Yorkville to the Company of $750,000 in the form of the Fourth Debenture. On August 6, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Eighth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance by Yorkville to the Company of $190,000 in the form of the Fifth Debenture. On August 15, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Ninth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, provide for an immediate advance by Yorkville to the Company of EUR300,000 ($350,540 at conversion rate of 1.1685) in the form of the Sixth Debenture. On September 5, 2025, the Company and Yorkville entered into the Tenth Omnibus Amendment to Transaction Documents, pursuant to which the parties agreed to modify the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement to, among other things, (1) increase the aggregate principal amount of the Debenture by an additional $2,200,000 for a total of $7,200,000, and (2) provide for an immediate advance by Yorkville to the Company of $3,409,460, which comprises of the remaining $1,209,460 of the original $5,000,000 commitment and the entirety of the additional $2,200,000 commitment, in the form of the Seventh Debenture. 62 Subsequent to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025: On January 26, 2026, the Company issued the Debenture SEV-8 to Yorkville in the aggregate principal amount of $600,000. On February 19, 2026, the Company issued the Debenture SEV-9 to Yorkville in the aggregate principal amount of $750,000. On March 10, 2026, the Company issued a pre-funded warrant to Yorkville to purchase up to 283,367 Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of €0.01 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2,000,004.29. On March 10, 2026, the Company issued a convertible debenture to Yorkville in the aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000, maturing on March 10, 2027 (“Debenture SEV-10”). Limited grant funding from government and public research institutions, supporting the development of our proprietary solar technology. Limited revenues from sale of prototypes, our solar products and services.
See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report for a summary of significant accounting policies and the effect on our consolidated financial statements. 73
See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report for a summary of significant accounting policies and the effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Our focus during these periods was on refining our solar technology, obtaining regulatory approvals and securing strategic partnerships. While we have successfully developed and tested our ViPV solutions and solar charge controllers, commercial-scale adoption and revenue generation are expected to begin in future periods as we transition from pilot projects to broader market deployment.
Our focus during these periods was on refining our solar technology, obtaining regulatory approvals and securing strategic partnerships. While we have successfully developed and tested our ViPV solutions and solar charge controllers, commercial-scale adoption and revenue generation are expected to develop and evolve in future periods as we transition from pilot projects to broader market deployment.
Other Operating Income/Expenses Other operating income primarily includes government grants, reimbursements for personnel expenses and any non-recurring income. Other operating expenses mainly consist of foreign exchange losses from currency conversions and other non-operating costs. These items may vary from period to period depending on external factors such as exchange rate fluctuations and grant allocations.
Other Operating Income/Expenses Other operating income primarily includes government grants and any non-recurring income. Other operating expenses mainly consist of foreign exchange losses from currency conversions and other non-operating costs. These items may vary from period to period depending on external factors such as exchange rate fluctuations and grant allocations.
Gain (Loss) on deconsolidation/reconsolidation For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a gain of approximately €62.6 million in connection with the reconsolidation of the Subsidiary following its exit from its Self-Administration Proceedings. This gain primarily reflects the extinguishment of certain liabilities and the re-recognition of net assets upon regaining control of the Subsidiary.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a gain of approximately €62.6 million in connection with the reconsolidation of the Subsidiary following its exit from its Self-Administration Proceedings. This gain primarily reflected the extinguishment of certain liabilities and the re-recognition of net assets upon regaining control of the Subsidiary.
Historically, we have incurred operating losses since our inception; however, in 2024, we recorded an operating profit due to the impact of revaluation gains following the reconsolidation of our operating subsidiary after the termination of the Self-Administration Proceedings in early 2024. This one-time accounting impact significantly influenced our reported net income for the year ending December 31, 2024.
Historically, we have incurred operating losses since our inception; however, in 2024, we recorded an operating profit due to the impact of revaluation gains following the reconsolidation of Sono Motors GmbH after the termination of the Self-Administration Proceedings in early 2024. This one-time accounting impact significantly influenced our reported net income for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Cost of Sales For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded no cost of sales, as we did not generate revenue during this period. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded cost of sales in the amount of €70 thousand.
Cost of Sales For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recorded cost of sales in the amount of €92 thousand. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded no cost of sales, as we did not generate revenue during this period.
If actual results differ from our estimates, or to the extent these estimates are adjusted in future periods, our results of operations could either benefit from or be adversely affected by any such change in estimate. Our most critical accounting estimates include revenue recognition, valuation of stock-based compensation and fair value assessments of financial instruments.
If actual results differ from our estimates, or to the extent these estimates are adjusted in future periods, our results of operations could either benefit from or be adversely affected by any such change in estimate. Our most critical accounting estimate is our fair value assessments of financial instruments.
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Translation For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded a foreign currency translation loss of approximately €0.4 million, primarily resulting from unfavorable exchange rate movements impacting Euro-denominated balances.
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Translation For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recorded a foreign currency translation gain of approximately €604 thousand, primarily resulting from favorable exchange rate movements impacting Euro-denominated balances.
This gain primarily relates to the revaluation of convertible debentures issued in connection with our financing arrangements, which are accounted for at fair value through profit or loss under U.S. GAAP. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a gain of approximately €5.4 million from the revaluation of convertible debentures under the same fair value accounting treatment.
This gain primarily relates to the revaluation of convertible debentures issued in connection with our financing arrangements, which are accounted for at fair value through profit or loss under U.S. GAAP. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a gain of approximately €8,923 thousand from the fair value measurement of financial liabilities.
Income/(expense) from changes in fair value of convertible notes payable carried at fair value For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a gain of approximately €8.9 million from the fair value measurement of financial liabilities.
Income from changes in fair value of convertible notes payable carried at fair value For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recorded a gain of approximately €11,108 thousand from the fair value measurement of financial liabilities.
Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under Risk Factors and in other parts of this Annual Report. Overview We are a technology company focused on the development and commercialization of solar integration solutions for commercial vehicles.
Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors and in other parts of this Annual Report.
We recognized a net gain from foreign currency translation of approximately €0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. 69 Net Income For the year ended December 31, 2024, we reported net income of €65.0 million, marking a significant shift from the net loss of €45.6 million recorded for the year ended December 31, 2023.
We recognized a foreign currency translation loss of approximately €405 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024. 60 Net Income For the year ended December 31, 2025, we reported net income of €4,015 thousand, marking a significant decrease from the net income of €65,026 thousand recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our proprietary solar charge controller (MCU) technology enables the seamless integration of solar energy into high- and low-voltage vehicle architectures, reducing fuel consumption and emissions for diesel-powered vehicles and extending battery life for electric vehicles. 65 Our product portfolio includes complete solar solutions for refrigerated trailers, electric buses, commercial vans and trucks, as well as standalone components, such as solar charge controllers (MCUs) and solar modules.
Our proprietary solar charge controller (MCU) technology enabled the seamless integration of solar energy into high- and low-voltage vehicle architectures, reducing fuel consumption and emissions for diesel-powered vehicles and extending battery life for electric vehicles.
While this gain had a significant positive effect on our reported 2024 operating results, it does not reflect ongoing business operations or recurring profitability. We expect that our future financial performance will be driven by commercialization of our solar solutions, expansion of OEM partnerships and disciplined cost management.
While this gain had a significant positive effect on our reported 2024 operating results, it does not reflect ongoing business operations or recurring profitability. We expect that our future financial performance will depend principally on the cash flows generated through the Treasury Strategy.
Net cash from (used in) financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities was €7.0 million in 2024, resulting from proceeds received in connection with the issuance of convertible notes. In 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was immaterial.
Net cash from (used in) financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities was €6,078 thousand in the year ended December 31, 2025, resulting primarily from proceeds received in connection with the issuance of convertible notes.
Components of our Results of Operations Revenue We have not yet generated material revenue from our solar technology solutions. Historically, our revenue has been derived primarily from prototype sales and pilot installations of our solar retrofit solutions, including the Solar Bus Kit.
Components of our Results of Operations Revenue Historically, our revenue has been derived primarily from prototype sales and pilot installations of our solar retrofit solutions, including the Solar Bus Kit, across commercial vehicle categories such as buses, trucks, refrigerated trailers and electric vans.
Interest and Similar Expenses Interest expenses primarily consist of costs associated with interest-bearing liabilities, including convertible debentures and other financing instruments used to support our operations.
In line with these expectations there was no gain from reconsolidation recorded for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Interest and Similar Expenses Interest expenses primarily consist of costs associated with interest-bearing liabilities, including convertible debentures and other financing instruments used to support our operations.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses We recognize selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) on an accrual basis when incurred. These expenses primarily include employee compensation, consultant and professional service fees, legal and compliance costs, marketing and promotional activities, intellectual property-related expenses and general overhead costs.
General and Administrative Expenses We recognize general and administrative expenses on an accrual basis when incurred. These expenses primarily include professional fees (comprising consultant, legal, audit and compliance costs), personnel costs, insurance, software fees and subscriptions, and other general overhead costs.
These expenses reflect the cost of capital required to fund our business activities and ongoing development efforts. 67 Results of Operations The following table summarizes our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated: For the year ended December 31, 2024 2023 Change (in millions) Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0 Cost of sales (0.0 ) (0.1 ) 0.1 Gross profit 0.0 0.0 0.0 Operating expenses Selling and distribution expenses (0.7 ) (1.1 ) 0.4 General and administrative expenses (4.6 ) (13.2 ) 8.6 Research and development (1.1 ) (16.1 ) 15.0 Gain (Loss) on reconsolidation/deconsolidation 62.6 (21.8 ) 84.3 Other operating income 0.4 1.0 (0.6 ) Operating income / (loss) 56.5 (51.3 ) 107.8 Other income / (expense) Income/(expense) from changes in fair value of convertible debt carried at fair value 8.9 5.4 3.5 (Loss) / Gain on foreign currency translation (0.4 ) 0.2 (0.6 ) Gain / (Loss) before tax 65.0 (45.6 ) 110.6 Taxes on income and earnings Deferred taxes on expense Gain / (Loss) for the period 65.0 (45.6 ) 110.6 Other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to profit or loss Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period 65.0 (45.6 ) 110.6 Revenue For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded no revenue, while for the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded revenue of €42 thousand.
These expenses reflect the cost of capital required to fund our business activities and ongoing development efforts. 58 Results of Operations The following table summarizes our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated: For the year ended December 31, 2025 2024 Change (in thousands) Revenue 149 0 149 Cost of sales (92 ) (0 ) (92 ) Gross margin 57 0 57 Operating expenses Selling and distribution expenses (877 ) (678 ) (199 ) General and administrative expenses (5,073 ) (4,648 ) (425 ) Research and development (1,817 ) (1,118 ) (698 ) Gain on reconsolidation - 62,554 (62,554 ) Other operating income 13 398 (385 ) Operating (loss) / income (7,697 ) 56,508 (64,205 ) Other income / (expense) Income from changes in fair value of convertible debt carried at fair value 11,108 8,923 2,185 Gain / (loss) on foreign currency translation 604 (405 ) 1,009 Net income 4,015 65,026 (61,011 ) Revenue For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recorded €149 thousand of revenue, while for the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded no revenue.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was €7,000 thousand, resulting from proceeds received in connection with the issuance of convertible notes. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The increase was primarily driven by higher cash outflows related to changes in working capital, including timing of payables and other operating liabilities. Net cash used in investing activities Net cash provided by investing activities was €1.2 million in 2024, primarily attributable to the reconsolidation of the Subsidiary cash balance.
The decrease was primarily driven by lower cash outflows related to changes in working capital. Net cash used in investing activities We had no investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2025. Net cash provided by investing activities was €1,226 thousand in the year December 31, 2024, primarily attributable to the reconsolidation of the Subsidiary cash balance.
For the year ended December 31, 2024 2023 (in millions) Net cash used in operating activities (14.7 ) (11.4 ) Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities 1.2 (11.3 ) Net cash from financing activities 7.0 Net decrease in cash (6.5 ) (22.7 ) Effect of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents 0.4 (0.2 ) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 7.4 30.3 Cash at end of the period 1.4 7.4 72 Net cash used in operating activities Net cash used in operating activities increased from €11.4 million in 2023 to €14.7 million in 2024.
For the year ended December 31, 2025 2024 (in thousands) Cash provided by / (used in): Operating activities (7,254 ) (14,330 ) Investing activities 1,225 Financing activities 6,078 7,000 Effects of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents 28 47 Net change in cash (1,148 ) (6,105 ) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 1,354 7,412 Cash at end of the period 206 1,354 63 Net cash used in operating activities Net cash used in operating activities decreased from €14,284 thousand in the year ended December 31, 2024 to €7,254 thousand in the year ended December 31, 2025.
Based upon this uncertainty, our management has concluded that there is substantial doubt that the company will continue as a going concern. Cash Flows The table below summarizes our cash flows (used in) from operating, investing and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Cash Flows The table below summarizes our cash flows provided by / (used in) operating, investing and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Other Operating Income/Expenses For the year ended December 31, 2024, other operating income and other operating expenses resulted in a net balance of approximately €0.4. For the year ended December 31, 2023, other operating income and expenses resulted in a net balance of approximately €1.0 million.
The largest components of G&A expenses in 2025 were payroll and social contributions, and legal, audit and other advisory services, similar to our 2024 G&A expenses structure. Other Operating Income/Expenses For the year ended December 31, 2025, other operating income and other operating expenses resulted in a net balance of approximately €13 thousand.
Development costs are expensed as incurred, as the recognition criteria for capitalization have not been met. In 2024, research and development expenses declined as we shifted from early-stage development to commercialization. We intend to focus future investments on optimizing our solar charge controller technology, enhancing solar integration efficiency and supporting OEM partnerships.
Development costs are expensed as incurred, as the recognition criteria for capitalization have not been met. In 2025, research and development expenses increased, reflecting our technology optimization efforts as well as efforts directed on establishing long-term partnerships and collaborations with OEMs.
As we continue to scale our operations and expand our market presence, we anticipate SG&A expenses to reflect investments in business development, commercialization efforts and strategic partnerships. Additionally, as a public company, we expect continued costs related to regulatory compliance, financial reporting and investor relations.
As a public company listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we also incur ongoing costs related to regulatory compliance, financial reporting, investor relations and corporate governance. We anticipate general and administrative expenses to continue to reflect the costs associated with maintaining our public company infrastructure and supporting our broader operational and strategic objectives.
We operate as a single business segment, managing our financing, research and development and product commercialization on a consolidated basis. Our financial results reflect a transition from pre-revenue technology development to commercial-scale implementation, and we expect continued volatility as we scale operations.
See Liquidity Outlook and Ability to Continue as a Going Concern below. As of December 31, 2025, we operated as a single business segment, managing our financing, research and development and product commercialization on a consolidated basis.
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Excluding this effect, our core operations remain in an investment and scaling phase, and we expect to continue incurring operating losses going forward as we expand our product offerings, scale production and establish strategic partnerships.
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Overview For the year ended December 31, 2025, we were a technology company focused on the development and commercialization of solar integration solutions for commercial vehicles.
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As of December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of €1.4 million, and we anticipate that our current funding arrangements, including the Yorkville Commitment and the Debt Conversion, if we are able to successfully satisfy the conditions precedent thereto, will be sufficient to support our business operations through the first quarter of 2026.
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Subsequent to December 31, 2025, the Company adopted the Treasury Strategy and initiated an exit from its legacy solar operations. 56 Our product portfolio includes complete solar solutions for refrigerated trailers, electric buses, commercial vans and trucks, as well as standalone components, such as solar charge controllers (MCUs) and solar modules.
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However, we will have to either secure a sufficient number of future customer contracts or secure additional financing to execute our long-term growth strategy, and our ability to secure such funding will depend on, among other things, market conditions, operational milestones and investor confidence.
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In 2025, we recorded an operating loss of €7.7 million, although our net income for the same period was positive and amounted to €4.0 million, primarily due to recorded gains in the fair value of convertible debentures carried at fair value.
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In 2024, we expanded our product offerings to include additional commercial vehicle categories, such as trucks, refrigerated trailers and electric vans.
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Subsequent to December 31, 2025, we implemented a series of actions that we believe fundamentally alter our cost structure and liquidity profile on a going-forward basis.
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While these developments position us for potential future revenue growth, we expect revenue generation to remain limited in the near term as we focus on finalizing product developments, securing large-scale partnerships with OEMs and fleet operators and ramping up commercial deployments.
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In March 2026, we raised gross proceeds of approximately $5.0 million, consisting of a $3.0 million convertible debenture and a pre-funded warrant issued in a private placement for aggregate proceeds of approximately $2.0 million, adopted our Treasury Strategy and entered into an institutional framework with Blockchain.com (BVI) II Limited in the form of the ISDA Master Agreement and the related Schedule and Credit Support Annex, to facilitate related derivative and hedging transactions in connection with our digital asset holdings, and terminated current and future funding commitments to the Subsidiary (Sono Motors GmbH) and initiated our exit from the legacy solar operations conducted through the Subsidiary, which is expected to materially reduce the Company’s ongoing cash outflows.
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Given our transition to an asset-light business model, revenue growth will depend on our ability to successfully scale our solar technology offerings through direct sales and strategic partnerships. Additionally, regulatory approvals and customer adoption rates will play a critical role in the timing and magnitude of revenue recognition in the coming years.
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Management believes these actions, taken together, may provide sufficient resources to fund our streamlined operating plan for at least twelve months from the date the financial statements are issued.
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We anticipate that revenue fluctuations may occur as we move from initial pilot programs toward broader commercialization. While we anticipate an increase in revenue as adoption of our solar solutions expands, our future revenue growth is subject to factors including successful commercialization of our technology, scaling production, obtaining additional regulatory approvals and securing long-term contracts with OEMs and fleet operators.
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However, our ability to maintain adequate liquidity remains subject to significant uncertainties, including the price volatility and liquidity characteristics of digital assets, the potential collateral requirements under our Treasury Strategy, the timing and costs associated with exiting our legacy solar operations, which we are currently unable to estimate, and the maturity of our outstanding convertible debenture in March 2027.
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Additionally, revenue growth may be affected by macroeconomic conditions, supply chain constraints and shifts in government incentives for renewable energy technologies. Our expected revenue streams include the sale of complete solar solutions, standalone solar products such as solar modules and solar charge controllers, as well as data services and engineering services that support OEM integration and fleet adoption.
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Our financial results reflect a transition from pre-revenue technology development to commercial-scale implementation, and we expect continued volatility as we scale operations. Subsequent to December 31, 2025, we determined in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 to adopt the Treasury Strategy and exit our legacy solar business, as described above. See “— Recent Developments ” below for additional information.
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Our revenue recognition follows standard contract-based policies, with revenue recognized upon delivery of products or completion of contractual obligations. 66 Cost of Sales For the year ended December 31, 2024, we did not record any cost of sales, as we are still in the early commercialization phase of our solar technology.
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We have not generated material revenue from our solar technology solutions to date, and revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 remained limited, reflecting the early-stage nature of our commercial deployments.
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Historically, our cost of sales has been minimal, reflecting the limited revenue generation from prototype projects and early-stage product deployments. As we scale production and move toward broader commercialization, we expect cost of sales to increase in line with higher manufacturing volumes, supply chain expenditures and product fulfillment costs.
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Subsequent to December 31, 2025, following our adoption of the Treasury Strategy and the initiation of our exit from legacy solar operations, we do not expect to generate revenue from solar technology activities in future periods.
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Research and Development Expenses For the year ended December 31, 2024, cost of development expenses decreased to approximately €1.1 million from €16.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease primarily reflects the completion of major development efforts in prior years, allowing us to focus on specific improvements and refinements to our solar technology.
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Going forward, the Company's financial performance will depend principally on the cash flows generated through the Treasury Strategy rather than product or service revenues. 57 Cost of Sales For the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred limited cost of sales, reflecting the limited initial revenue generation from prototype projects and early-stage product deployments.
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In contrast, 2023 development expenses included costs associated with transitioning from the Sion passenger car program to capital-light solar technology business. 68 Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses (SG&A) For the year ended December 31, 2024, SG&A expenses totaled approximately €5.3 million, compared to €14.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Our cost of sales consisted mostly of material costs and personnel expenses. Subsequent to December 31, 2025, following our adoption of the Treasury Strategy and the initiation of our exit from legacy solar operations, we do not expect to incur any cost of sales in future periods.
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The decrease primarily reflects the impact of prior restructuring efforts and cost reductions following the Self-Administration Proceedings. The largest components of SG&A expenses in 2024 were payroll and social contributions, and legal, audit and other advisory services. In comparison, 2023 SG&A expenses included costs associated with the transition to a solar-only business model and expenses related to the restructuring process.
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Subsequent to December 31, 2025, following our adoption of the Treasury Strategy and the initiation of our exit from legacy solar operations, we do not expect to incur any research and development expenses in future periods Selling and Distribution Expenses We recognize selling and distribution expenses on an accrual basis when incurred.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a deconsolidation loss of €21.8 million following the loss of control of the Subsidiary on May 19, 2023, triggered by the opening of the former Self-Administration Proceedings and the appointment of a preliminary court-appointed custodian (vorläufiger Sachwalter ).
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These expenses primarily include personnel expenses associated with our sales and business development functions, advertising and marketing costs incurred in connection with promoting our solar technology solutions and establishing new commercial partnerships, and other selling-related costs.
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As a result, the Company derecognized the assets and liabilities of the Subsidiary from its consolidated statement of financial position, leading to significant movements in both assets and liabilities and a resulting gain.
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Subsequent to December 31, 2025, following our adoption of the Treasury Strategy and the initiation of our exit from legacy solar operations, we anticipate selling and distribution expenses to decrease significantly in future periods as commercial activities associated with our solar technology business are wound down.
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This increase in net income was primarily driven by the €62.6 million reconsolidation gain recognized upon regaining control of our Subsidiary after the completion of its Self-Administration Proceedings. Excluding this gain, we would have continued to report an operating loss, reflecting the early-stage nature of our business and ongoing investments in technology development, commercialization and operational scaling.
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Research and Development Expenses For the year ended December 31, 2025, cost of development expenses increased to approximately €1,817 thousand from €1,118 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing a growth of 63%.
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Looking ahead, we anticipate incurring operating losses in future periods as we continue to scale our operations, invest in research and development and expand our commercial footprint. Our long-term financial performance will depend on successful commercialization of our ViPV solutions, revenue growth from OEM partnerships and standalone product sales and efficient cost management.
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The increase primarily reflects our technology optimization efforts, efforts directed on establishing long-term partnerships and collaborations with OEMs, as well as specific improvements and refinements to our solar technology. 59 Selling and Distribution Expenses For the year ended December 31, 2025, Selling and Distribution expenses amounted to €877 thousand, compared to €678 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing a growth of 29%.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2024, our cash was €1.4 million, compared to €7.4 million as of December 31, 2023. Cash consists of cash in bank accounts. We do not currently generate material revenue from operations and continue to incur operating expenses related to the commercialization of our solar technology, general and administrative functions and development activities.
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The increase is primarily attributable to higher personnel expenses of €128 thousand, reflecting the expansion of our commercialization efforts, as well as an increase in advertising and marketing costs of €53 thousand driven by our expanded efforts to establish new partnerships and pursue new project opportunities.
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Our liquidity position is highly dependent on external financing, including equity and equity-linked financings, debt instruments and strategic partnerships.
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General, and Administrative Expenses (G&A) For the year ended December 31, 2025, G&A expenses totaled approximately €5,073 thousand, compared to €4,648 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing an increase of 9%. The increase was primarily driven by a growth in professional fees and software fees and subscriptions.
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Future Capital Needs and Outlook While our current funding structure, which is based on the receipt of the unfunded portion of the Yorkville Commitment and implementation of the Debt Conversion, if we are able to successfully satisfy the conditions precedent thereto, is expected to provide sufficient capital through the end of the first quarter of 2026, we will have to either secure a sufficient number of future customer contracts or secure additional external financing to support our scaling and commercialization efforts.
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For the year ended December 31, 2024, other operating income and expenses resulted in a net balance of approximately €398 thousand. The decrease of approximately €385 thousand, or 97%, was primarily attributable to a significant reduction in government grants recognized during 2025 compared to 2024, which had been a principal contributor to other operating income in the prior year.
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We are actively evaluating a mix of financing options, including: ● Additional equity or debt financings, subject to market conditions. ● Non-dilutive funding sources, such as government grants and strategic collaborations. 71 ● Revenue generation from sales of our solar solutions and engineering services, which we expect to ramp up over time.
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Gain (Loss) on reconsolidation For the year ended December 31, 2025, there was no gain or loss recorded in connection with the reconsolidation of the Subsidiary, since the reconsolidation was finalized in 2024.
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Our future financing requirements will depend on many factors, including, among others: ● the market’s willingness to adopt solar-powered mobility solutions; ● our ability to successfully commercialize our proprietary solar technology in time or at all; ● our ability to meet the initial listing requirements for admission of our Ordinary Shares to trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market; ● our ability to develop installation processes and capabilities within our projected costs and timelines; ● the costs of raw materials or certain products; ● our ability to obtain or agree on acceptable terms and conditions on all or a significant portion of the government grants, loans and other incentives for which we may apply; ● our ability to establish a network for aftersales customer service or otherwise successfully address the service and maintenance requirements of our customers; ● any product liability or other lawsuits related to our products; and ● the costs of operating as a public company.
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This gain primarily relates to the revaluation of convertible debentures issued in connection with our financing arrangements, which are accounted for at fair value through profit or loss under U.S. GAAP.
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If we are unable to secure additional funding on acceptable terms, we may be required to adjust our growth strategy, delay development projects or pursue alternative financing solutions. Going Concern Considerations We have historically relied on external financing to fund our operations, and as of December 31, 2024, we had cash of €1.4 million.
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While net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was driven by the gain from the consolidation of the Subsidiary as well as by the income from changes in fair value of convertible debt carried at fair value, in the year ended December 31, 2025 we recorded no gains on reconsolidation and the net income for this period is attributed mostly to the income from changes in fair value of convertible debt carried at fair value.
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Based on our current operating plan and if we are able to successfully access the unfunded portion of the Yorkville Commitment and implement the Debt Conversion, we anticipate that our existing cash resources, together with the remaining unfunded portion of the Yorkville Commitment, will be sufficient to fund our business operations through the end of the first quarter of 2026.
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For the year ended December 31, 2025, we reported an operating loss of €7,697 thousand, reflecting the early-stage nature of our business and investments in technology development, commercialization and operational scaling. Looking ahead, subsequent to December 31, 2025, the Company adopted the Treasury Strategy and initiated an exit from its legacy solar operations.
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However, our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the uplisting of our Ordinary Shares to the Nasdaq Capital Market, which we cannot guarantee will occur, and on our ability to either secure a sufficient number of future customer contracts or secure additional capital.
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As a result, we anticipate that future operating losses will be materially reduced compared to historical periods, as the primary source of our historical cash consumption has been eliminated.
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If we are unable to obtain sufficient funding, we may need to modify our operating plans, reduce costs or pursue alternative financing strategies.
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Our long-term financial performance will depend on the successful implementation of the Treasury Strategy, the cash flows generated through our digital asset holdings, and efficient management of our streamlined holding company cost structure. There can be no assurance that the Treasury Strategy will generate the anticipated returns or that additional financing will not be required.

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