UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


☒		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
		For the quarterly period ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, ~~2022~~2023
		OR
☐		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________to__________

Commission File Number 001-40350

FTC SOLAR, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Delaware		81-4816270
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9020 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite I-260, Austin, Texas 78759		78759
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(737) 787-7906

Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code

Not Applicable

Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report

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


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value	FTCI	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of ‘‘large accelerated filer,’’ ‘‘accelerated filer,’’ ‘‘smaller reporting company,’’ and ‘‘emerging growth company’’ in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer		Accelerated filer		Non-accelerated filer		Smaller reporting company	

Emerging growth company		

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

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

As of ~~October 31, 2022,~~April 30, 2023, ~~103,285,455~~111,694,737 shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding.

~~FTC Solar, Inc.~~

~~Table of Contents~~TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION


		Page
	Forward-looking statements	1
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	2
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	4038

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	4139


PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	4340
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	4340
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	4441
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	4541
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	4541
Item 5.	Other Information	4541
Item 6.	Exhibits	4642
SIGNATURES		4743

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical or current facts contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may be forward-looking statements. Statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, including, among others, liquidity, growth and profitability strategies and factors and trends affecting our business are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified in some cases by the use of words such as “believe,” “can,” “could,” “potential,” “plan,” “predict,” “goals,” “seek,” “should,” “may,” “may have,” “would,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” the negative of these words, other similar expressions or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions.

The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We believe that these factors include, but are not limited to, the factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors.” In addition, with respect to ~~the~~prior period acquisitions, ~~discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,~~ these factors also include risks related to: (1) costs ~~related~~attributable to ~~the~~ integration of the acquisitions, (2) the inability to successfully merge goals and technology with the acquired businesses, (3) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the acquisitions (including expected orders and revenues for the acquired businesses, which are based on our reasonable due diligence of each business and the information and representations that were made to us), which may be affected by, among other things, competition, brand recognition, the ability of the combined businesses to grow and manage growth profitably and retain their key employees, (4) the failure of the combined businesses to effectively scale tracker systems and solutions in certain international markets and (5) changes in applicable laws or regulations that impact the feasibility of the operations of the combined businesses. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The events and circumstances reflected in our forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.

You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FTC Solar, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)


(in thousands, except shares and per share data)	September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021			March 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	49,820		$	102,185		$	41,493		$	44,385
Accounts receivable, net		52,929			107,548			61,306			49,052
Inventories		17,305			8,860			8,610			14,949
Prepaid and other current assets		12,458			17,186			9,487			10,304
Total current assets		132,512			235,779			120,896			118,690
Operating lease right-of-use assets		1,397			1,733			2,401			1,154
Property and equipment, net		1,731			1,582			1,557			1,702
Intangible assets, net		1,215			—			977			1,113
Goodwill		7,327			—			7,562			7,538
Equity method investment								900			—
Other assets		4,300			3,926			4,744			4,201
Total assets	$	148,482		$	243,020		$	139,037		$	134,398
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	26,946		$	39,264		$	23,704		$	15,801
Accrued expenses		19,617			47,860			20,523			23,896
Income taxes payable		430			47			565			443
Deferred revenue		4,910			1,421			8,639			11,316
Other current liabilities		9,576			4,656			9,612			8,884
Total current liabilities		61,479			93,248			63,043			60,340
Operating lease liability, net of current portion		996			1,340			1,681			786
Deferred income taxes		—			—
Other non-current liabilities		4,479			5,566			6,072			6,822
Total liabilities		66,954			100,154			70,796			67,948
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock par value of $0.0001 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021		—			—
Common stock par value of $0.0001 per share, 850,000,000 shares authorized; 103,044,324 and 92,619,641 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021		10			9
Treasury stock, at cost; 10,762,566 shares as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021		—			—
Preferred stock par value of $0.0001 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022								—			—
Common stock par value of $0.0001 per share, 850,000,000 shares authorized; 110,277,096 and 105,032,588 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022								11			11
Treasury stock, at cost; 10,762,566 shares as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022								—			—
Additional paid-in capital		310,212			292,082			328,903			315,345
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(350	)		7
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss								(66	)		(61	)
Accumulated deficit		(228,344	)		(149,232	)		(260,607	)		(248,845	)
Total stockholders’ equity		81,528			142,866			68,241			66,450
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	148,482		$	243,020		$	139,037		$	134,398

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

FTC Solar, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

(unaudited)


	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,						Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)	2022			2021			2022			2021			2023			2022
Revenue:
Product	$	3,543		$	45,582		$	43,677		$	137,799		$	32,579		$	30,968
Service		13,029			7,407			53,169			31,005			8,315			18,585
Total revenue		16,572			52,989			96,846			168,804			40,894			49,553
Cost of revenue:
Product		11,411			48,090			62,800			146,964			31,767			34,963
Service		14,676			12,938			59,360			45,810			7,092			23,877
Total cost of revenue		26,087			61,028			122,160			192,774			38,859			58,840
Gross profit (loss)		(9,515	)		(8,039	)		(25,314	)		(23,970	)		2,035			(9,287	)
Operating expenses
Research and development		2,126			2,116			7,538			9,653			1,922			2,701
Selling and marketing		1,994			2,224			6,893			6,421			1,711			1,972
General and administrative		13,059			10,391			39,966			63,217			10,799			13,818
Total operating expenses		17,179			14,731			54,397			79,291			14,432			18,491
Loss from operations		(26,694	)		(22,770	)		(79,711	)		(103,261	)		(12,397	)		(27,778	)
Interest expense, net		(160	)		(301	)		(882	)		(515	)		(58	)		(295	)
Gain from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary		1,408			210			1,745			20,829			898			337
Gain on extinguishment of debt		—			—			—			790
Other income (expense)		(341	)		(13	)		(249	)		(59	)
Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary		—			—			—			(354	)
Other income (expense), net														(74	)		19
Loss before income taxes		(25,787	)		(22,874	)		(79,097	)		(82,570	)		(11,631	)		(27,717	)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes		151			(41	)		(15	)		(137	)
Provision for income taxes														(131	)		(76	)
Net loss		(25,636	)		(22,915	)		(79,112	)		(82,707	)		(11,762	)		(27,793	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(474	)		3			(357	)		9			(5	)		57
Comprehensive loss	$	(26,110	)	$	(22,912	)	$	(79,469	)	$	(82,698	)	$	(11,767	)	$	(27,736	)
Net loss per share:
Basic	$	(0.25	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.79	)	$	(1.00	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.28	)
Diluted	$	(0.25	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.79	)	$	(1.00	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.28	)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic		102,164,455			94,596,519			100,642,126			82,677,824			106,791,198			99,211,792
Diluted		102,164,455			94,596,519			100,642,126			82,677,824			106,791,198			99,211,792

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

FTC Solar, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(unaudited)


	Preferred stock				Common stock				Treasury stock																Preferred stock				Common stock				Treasury stock
(in thousands, except shares)	Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount		Additional paid-In capital			Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			Accumulated deficit			Total stockholders' equity (deficit)			Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount		Additional paid-In capital			Accumulated other comprehensive loss			Accumulated deficit			Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
Balance as of December 31, 2021		—	$	—		92,619,641	$	9		10,762,566	$	—	$	292,082		$	7		$	(149,232	)	$	142,866
Balance as of December 31, 2022																										—	$	—		105,032,588	$	11		10,762,566	$	—	$	315,345		$	(61	)	$	(248,845	)	$	66,450
Shares issued during the period for vested restricted stock awards		—		—		5,311,326		1		—		—		(1	)		—			—			—			—		—		1,498,987		—		—		—		2,775			—			—			2,775
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		—		—		1,793,876		—		—		—		428			—			—			428			—		—		265,125		—		—		—		51			—			—			51
Stock-based compensation		—		—		—		—		—		—		4,610			—			—			4,610
Net loss		—		—		—		—		—		—		—			—			(27,793	)		(27,793	)
Other comprehensive gain		—		—		—		—		—		—		—			57			—			57
Balance as of March 31, 2022		—		—		99,724,843		10		10,762,566		—		297,119			64			(177,025	)		120,168
Shares issued during the period for vested restricted stock awards		—		—		729,106		—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		—		—		266,225		—		—		—		86			—			—			86
Shares issued for HX Tracker acquisition		—		—		1,000,000		—		—		—		4,370			—			—			4,370
Stock-based compensation		—		—		—		—		—		—		998			—			—			998
Net loss		—		—		—		—		—		—		—			—			(25,683	)		(25,683	)
Other comprehensive gain		—		—		—		—		—		—		—			60			—			60
Balance as of June 30, 2022		—		—		101,720,174		10		10,762,566		—		302,573			124			(202,708	)		99,999
Shares issued during the period for vested restricted stock awards		—		—		645,896				—		—		1,826			—			—			1,826
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		—		—		678,254				—		—		274			—			—			274
Shares issued for legal settlement																										—		—		797,396		—		—		—		2,000			—			—			2,000
Sale of shares																										—		—		2,683,000		—		—		—		6,292			—			—			6,292
Stock issuance costs																										—		—		—		—		—		—		(32	)		—			—			(32	)
Stock-based compensation		—		—		—				—		—		5,539			—			—			5,539			—		—		—		—		—		—		2,472			—			—			2,472
Net loss		—		—		—				—		—		—			—			(25,636	)		(25,636	)		—		—		—		—		—		—		—			—			(11,762	)		(11,762	)
Other comprehensive loss		—		—		—				—		—		—			(474	)		—			(474	)		—		—		—		—		—		—		—			(5	)		—			(5	)
Balance as of September 30, 2022		—	$	—		103,044,324	$	10		10,762,566	$	—	$	310,212		$	(350	)	$	(228,344	)	$	81,528
Balance as of March 31, 2023																										—	$	—		110,277,096	$	11		10,762,566	$	—	$	328,903		$	(66	)	$	(260,607	)	$	68,241

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

FTC Solar, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(unaudited)


	Preferred stock				Common stock						Treasury stock																Preferred stock				Common stock				Treasury stock
(in thousands, except shares)	Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount			Shares		Amount		Additional paid-In capital			Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			Accumulated deficit			Total stockholders' equity (deficit)			Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount		Additional paid-In capital			Accumulated other comprehensive income		Accumulated deficit			Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
Balance as of December 31, 2020		—	$	—		66,155,340		$	1			9,896,666	$	—	$	50,096		$	(3	)	$	(42,643	)	$	7,451
Balance as of December 31, 2021																												—	$	—		92,619,641	$	9		10,762,566	$	—	$	292,082		$	7	$	(149,232	)	$	142,866
Shares issued during the period for vested restricted stock awards		—		—		1,169,607			—			—		—		—			—			—			—			—		—		5,311,326		1		—		—		(1	)		—		—			—
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		—		—		152,902			—			—		—		39			—			—			39			—		—		1,793,876		—		—		—		428			—		—			428
Repurchases of treasury stock		—		—		(148,440	)		—			148,440		—		—			—			—
Stock-based compensation		—		—		—			—			—		—		449			—			—			449
Net loss		—		—		—			—			—		—		—			—			(7,442	)		(7,442	)
Other comprehensive loss		—		—		—			—			—		—		—			(1	)		—			(1	)
Balance as of March 31, 2021		—		—		67,329,409			1			10,045,106		—		50,584			(4	)		(50,085	)		496
Shares issued during the period for vested restricted stock awards		—		—		2,244,242			—			—		—		—			—			—			—
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		—		—		60,788			—			—		—		11			—			—			11
Repurchases of treasury stock		—		—		(717,460	)		—			717,460		—					—			—			—
Impact of stock split		—		—		—			6			—		—		(6	)		—			—			—
Issuance of common stock in connection with IPO		—		—		19,840,000			2			—		—		241,153			—			—			241,155
Repurchase and retirement of common stock		—		—		(4,455,384	)		(1	)		—		—		(54,154	)		—			—			(54,155	)
Deferred offering costs		—		—		—			—			—		—		(7,093	)		—			—			(7,093	)
Stock-based compensation		—		—		—			—			—		—		52,701			—			—			52,701			—		—		—		—		—		—		4,610			—		—			4,610
Net loss		—		—		—			—			—		—		—			—			(52,350	)		(52,350	)		—		—		—		—		—		—		—			—		(27,793	)		(27,793	)
Other comprehensive gain		—		—		—			—			—		—		—			7			—			7			—		—		—		—		—		—		—			57		—			57
Balance as of June 30, 2021		—		—		84,301,595			8			10,762,566		—		283,196			3			(102,435	)		180,772
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options		—		—		642,550			—			—		—		107			—			—			107
Deferred offering credits, net		—		—		—			—			—		—		12			—			—			12
Stock-based compensation		—		—		—			—			—		—		5,381			—			—			5,381
Net loss		—		—		—			—			—		—		—			—			(22,915	)		(22,915	)
Other comprehensive gain		—		—		—			—			—		—		—			3			—			3
Balance as of September 30, 2021		—	$	—		84,944,145		$	8			10,762,566	$	—	$	288,696		$	6		$	(125,350	)	$	163,360
Balance as of March 31, 2022																												—	$	—		99,724,843	$	10		10,762,566	$	—	$	297,119		$	64	$	(177,025	)	$	120,168

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

FTC Solar, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)


	Nine months ended September 30,						Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022			2021			2023			2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$	(79,112	)	$	(82,707	)	$	(11,762	)	$	(27,793	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation		11,147			58,531			4,890			4,610
Depreciation and amortization		582			95			334			121
Loss from sale of property and equipment		183			—
Amortization of debt issue costs		526			288			177			173
Provision for obsolete and slow-moving inventory		129			—			1,261			—
Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary		—			354
Gain from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary		(1,745	)		(20,829	)		(898	)		(337	)
Gain on extinguishment of debt		—			(790	)
Warranty provision		7,374			2,118			1,543			516
Warranty recoverable from manufacturer		(299	)		(484	)		(54	)		(205	)
Bad debt expense		1,138			83
Bad debt credit								—			(30	)
Deferred income taxes		(331	)		—			216			—
Lease expense and other		550			—			229			198
Impact on cash from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		53,481			(30,017	)		(11,412	)		(24,652	)
Inventories		(8,574	)		(9,590	)		5,078			(58	)
Prepaid and other current assets		4,948			(16,609	)		817			3,440
Other assets		(661	)		180			(882	)		(40	)
Accounts payable		(11,867	)		(535	)		7,882			7,258
Accruals and other current liabilities		(25,507	)		21,243			(616	)		(17,044	)
Accrued interest – related party debt		—			(207	)
Deferred revenue		3,489			(13,374	)		(2,677	)		1,679
Other non-current liabilities		(4,188	)		904			(2,212	)		(752	)
Lease payments and other, net		(348	)		(1,068	)		(230	)		(190	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(49,085	)		(92,414	)		(8,316	)		(53,106	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(814	)		(778	)		(28	)		(523	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		86			—
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(5,093	)		—
Investment in Alpha Steel								(900	)		—
Proceeds from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary		1,745			22,332			898			337
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(4,076	)		21,554
Net cash used in investing activities								(30	)		(186	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of borrowings		—			(1,000	)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock held by related parties		—			(54,155	)
Offering costs paid		—			(5,942	)
Deferred financing costs for revolving credit facility		—			(2,077	)
Proceeds from stock issuance		—			241,314
Sale of common stock								5,450			—
Stock offering costs paid								(32	)		—
Proceeds from stock option exercises		788			—			51			428
Net cash provided by financing activities		788			178,140			5,469			428
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		8			9			(15	)		62
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(52,365	)		107,289
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash								(2,892	)		(52,802	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		102,185			33,373			44,385			102,185
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	49,820		$	140,662		$	41,493		$	49,383

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Purchases of property and equipment included in ending accounts payable and accruals	$	27		$	40		$	32		$	59
Commencement of new operating leases	$	—		$	1,513
Stock issued for accrued legal settlement							$	2,000		$	—
Right-of-use asset and lease liability recognition for new leases							$	1,417		$	—
Cash paid during the period for third party interest	$	657		$	332		$	129		$	128
Cash paid during the period for taxes, net of refunds	$	119		$	—		$	6		$	7

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

FTC Solar, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

1. Description of business

FTC Solar, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) was founded in 2017 and is incorporated in the state of Delaware. In April 2021, we completed an initial public offering ("IPO") and our common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FTCI”.

We are a global provider of advanced solar tracker systems, supported by proprietary software and value-added engineering services. Our mission is to provide differentiated products, software, and services that maximize energy generation and cost savings for our customers, and to help facilitate the continued growth and adoption of solar power globally. Trackers significantly increase the amount of solar energy produced at a solar installation by moving solar panels throughout the day to maintain an optimal orientation relative to the sun. Our primary tracker system is currently marketed under the Voyager brand name (“Voyager”). Voyager is a next-generation two-panel in-portrait ("2P") single-axis tracker solution that we believe offers industry-leading performance and ease of installation. In September 2022, we announced the introduction of Pioneer, a new and differentiated one module-in-portrait ~~(1P)~~("1P") solar tracker solution that allows for a pile count reduction per megawatt compared to similar industry-leading solutions, as well as providing what we believe to be other benefits, such as faster assembly capability, giving potential customers the possibility for increased flexibility and additional cost savings. We have also launched a new solution for thin-film modules, filling a gap in our offering for certain U.S. modules. We have a team of dedicated renewable energy professionals with significant project installation experience focused on delivering cost reductions to our U.S. and worldwide clients across the solar project development and construction cycle. ~~Our solar solutions span a range of applications, including ground mount, tracker, canopy, and rooftop.~~ The Company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has international subsidiaries in Australia, China, India and South Africa.

~~In April 2021, we completed an initial public offering ("IPO") of~~ ~~19,840,000~~ ~~shares of our common stock receiving proceeds of $241.2~~ million, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, but before offering costs, and began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FTCI”. Prior to the completion of the IPO, the board of directors and stockholders approved an approximately ~~8.25-for-1~~ forward stock split (the “Forward Stock Split”) of the Company’s shares of common stock which became effective on April 28, 2021. Proceeds from the IPO were used for general corporate purposes, with $~~54.2~~ ~~million used to purchase an aggregate of~~ ~~4,455,384~~ shares of our common stock, including shares resulting from the settlement of certain vested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and exercise of certain options in connection with the IPO at the IPO price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

We are an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. Under the JOBS Act, we elected to use the allowed extended transition period to delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial statements and pursuant to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments have been made that are considered necessary for a fair statement of our financial position as of ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, and December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, our results of operations for the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2023 and 2022, ~~and 2021,~~ and our cash flows for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2022~~March 31, 2023 and ~~2021.~~2022. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, ~~2021~~2022 has been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~September 30, 2022~~March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, ~~2022.~~2023. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Certain information and disclosures normally included in the notes to annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been omitted from these interim financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Therefore, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated

financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2021, as updated in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 13, 2022.~~

~~On April 28, 2021, we effected an approximately~~ ~~8.25-for-1~~ ~~forward split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.0001~~ ~~per share. As a result of the forward stock split, one (1) share of common stock issued and outstanding was automatically increased to approximately~~ ~~8.25~~ shares of issued and outstanding common stock, without any change in the par value per share. All information related to common stock, stock options, restricted stock awards and earnings per share have been retroactively adjusted to give effect to the forward stock split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.2022 (our "2022 Annual Report").

We currently operate in one business segment, the manufacturing and servicing of solar tracker systems.

Liquidity

We have incurred cumulative losses since inception, resulting in an accumulated deficit of $~~228.3~~260.6 million as of ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, and have a history of cash outflows from operations. During the ~~year~~years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022, and the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31,

2023, we had $132.9 million, $54.5 million and $~~49.1~~8.3 million, respectively, of cash outflow from operations. As of ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, we had $~~49.8~~41.5 million of cash on hand, $~~71.0~~57.9 million of working capital and approximately $~~98.2~~98.1 million of unused borrowing capacity under our existing ~~revolving credit facility.~~Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility"). The ~~revolving credit facility~~Credit Facility includes a financial condition covenant stating we are required to have a minimum liquidity, consisting of cash on hand and unused borrowing capacity, of $~~50.0~~125.0 million as of each quarter end, ~~through March 31,~~effective June 30, 2023. ~~After considering this financial condition covenant, we had approximately $98.0~~ ~~million of available liquidity as of September 30, 2022, in order to retain access to our revolving credit facility.~~ Additionally, we had no long-term borrowings or other material obligations requiring the use of cash as of ~~September 30, 2022.~~March 31, 2023, apart from the additional equity investment capital contributions that may be required, as described further in "Note 3, Equity method investment" below.

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act ("UFLPA") was passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Biden on December 23, 2021. The UFLPA establishes a rebuttable presumption that the importation of any goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, or that are produced by certain entities, is prohibited by Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and that such goods, wares, articles, and merchandise are not entitled to entry to the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") began implementing the provisions of UFLPA on June 21, 2022, resulting in new rules for solar module importers and reviews by CBP. There continues to be uncertainty in the market around achieving full compliance with UFLPA for the importation of solar modules, whether related to sufficient traceability of materials or other factors. ~~Once there is additional clarity around this, and customers get line-of-sight to module deliveries, we believe the market will see a recovery.~~

On March 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce, in response to a petition by Auxin Solar, Inc., initiated an investigation of claims related to alleged circumvention of U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties ("AD/CVD") by solar manufacturers in certain Southeast Asian countries in an effort to determine whether or not solar cells and/or modules made in those Southeast Asian nations use parts originating from China in order to circumvent the AD/CVD tariffs. This decision resulted in some developers deferring projects due to the uncertainty of panel supply and costs, which has negatively impacted our current year revenues and cash flows and may continue to negatively impact our anticipated revenues and our cash flows in 2023. On June 6, 2022, President Biden issued an Executive Order allowing U.S. solar deployers the ability to import solar modules and cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam free from certain duties for 24 months, along with other incentives designed to accelerate U.S. domestic production of clean energy technologies.

Since 2016, CBP has issued a number of withhold release orders ("WRO") directed at forced labor in China, including WROs directed specifically at activity in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. In addition, recent WROs related to polysilicon requires panel importers to demonstrate that polysilicon used in their panels has not been sourced using forced labor. To date, CBP has used the WROs to detain solar panels, which has disrupted the U.S. solar installation market and caused additional uncertainty on future projects.

These policies and actions have resulted in some developers deferring projects due to the uncertainty of panel supply and costs, which negatively impacted our 2022 revenues and cash flows and are continuing to negatively impact our revenues and our cash flows to date in 2023.

The most notable incentive program impacting our U.S. business has been the investment tax credit ~~(“ITC”~~("ITC") for solar energy projects, which allows taxpayers to offset their U.S. federal income tax liability by a certain percentage of their cost basis in solar energy systems placed in service for commercial use. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022, expanded and extended the tax credits and other tax benefits available to solar energy ~~projects.~~projects and the solar energy supply chain. ITCs have been extended for such projects through at least 2032 and, depending on the location of a particular project and its ability to satisfy certain labor and domestic content requirements, the ITC percentage can berange between 30% and 50%. ~~New~~Manufacturers of specific solar ~~projects~~components are now eligible to claim production tax credits as an alternative to the ITC. ~~We believe~~Implementing regulations for this law ~~will bolster and extend future demand for our products~~are still in ~~the U.S.~~process.

~~and~~ in the ~~premium~~ container market ~~as well as an easing of congestion~~began to decrease in ~~U.S. ports. However, recent COVID shutdowns in China have created a backlog of exports and increased demand for container shipments from China.~~2022. We continue to monitor the logistics markets and ~~have adjusted~~will continue to evaluate our use of various modes of transportation when warranted to optimize our transportation costs. Additionally, in February 2022, we contracted with a related-party consulting firm to support us in making ongoing improvements to our processes and performance in various areas, including design,

sourcing, logistics, pricing, software and our distributed generation business. For further information regarding this consulting firm, see "Note 16. Related party transactions".

In accordance with ~~ASC~~Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 205-40, Going Concern, we have evaluated whether there are conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, which raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date these condensed consolidated financial statements are issued. While AD/CVD and UFLPA have created uncertainty in the market in recent periods, we believe the Executive Order providing for a 24-month holiday on duties for importation of solar modules and cells from certain countries and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as described above, have reduced the level of uncertainty among solar project owners and developers with regard to new project ~~development.~~development, however we note that implementing regulations for the Inflation Reduction Act are still in process, which creates uncertainty about the extent of its impact on our Company and the solar energy industry. We ~~have~~ also ~~taken~~took significant steps in 2022, and are continuing to take further steps in 2023, to address the recent market challenges and our historical use of cash through the following actions:

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certain members of our senior management team ~~have foregone~~elected to forego certain cash compensation during the second half of 2022 in exchange for equity compensation;

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the members of our board of directors agreed to take equity compensation in lieu of cash compensation during 2023;

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we began making certain incentive compensation payments to all employees in stock rather than cash beginning at the end of the second quarter of 2022;

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we reduced our workforce by approximately 8% near the end of 2022;

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we have frozen non-essential hiring, ~~reduced our~~placed restrictions on certain travel, ~~expenses,~~ decreased the future use of consultants and are deferring non-critical initiatives;

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we have initiated frequent, consistent communication with our customers, which in certain cases has allowed us to resolve issues preventing timely collection of certain past due outstanding receivables;

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we have emphasized cash collections from customers, and continue to negotiate improved payment terms with both our customers and ~~vendors;~~vendors and have switched vendors when needed to obtain cost savings;

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we ~~have~~ launched Pioneer, a ~~one module-in-portrait (1P)~~1P solar tracker solution, and a new solution for thin-film modules ~~each of which we believe will enhance our ability~~not subject to ~~win projects that are less exposed to the impacts of~~ UFLPA;

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we ~~have initiated frequent, consistent communication~~reached a settlement agreement with FCX Solar, LLC in December 2022, regarding a lawsuit filed against us relating to claims of patent infringement in order to eliminate future time and expense involved in defending ourselves in this action; under the settlement agreement, we were able to utilize our ~~customers, which has allowed us~~common stock to ~~resolve issues preventing timely collection~~satisfy a portion of ~~certain past due outstanding receivables; and~~the settlement payment;

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we made an investment to acquire a 45% ownership interest in Alpha Steel, a manufacturing partnership with Taihua, which will enhance our domestic supply chain to reduce our exposure to import duties and import restrictions, as described further in "Note 3, Equity method investment" below;

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we began selling newly issued shares of our common stock under our ATM program (as defined herein) in 2023, as described further in "Note 4, ATM program" below; and

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we continue to actively explore options to obtain additional sources of capital through either the issuance of new debt or equity. ~~For example, (a) we executed Amendment No. 2~~

A number of the steps above, as well as improvements in the logistics markets and easing of supply chain constraints, contributed to ~~our existing revolving credit facility~~us having positive gross profit in ~~June 2022, as described further in Note 11 below, which has increased available liquidity under our credit facility through~~the three months ended March 31, 2023, ~~and, (b) as described further in Note 15, we filed a prospectus supplement on September 14, 2022, providing us with~~which also reduced our use of cash required to fund our operations during the ~~ability to sell from time to time, and in one or more transactions, newly issued shares of our common stock with an aggregate offering price of up to $~~current period.~~100~~ ~~million in future "at the market" offerings.~~

Management believes that our existing ~~capital, which includes~~ cash on hand, as well as the continuing impact of certain of the actions described above and our ~~unused borrowing capacity under~~expectations of improved market conditions and positive results from our ~~revolving credit facility is~~efforts to increase gross margins, will allow us to grow profitably and generate positive cash flow from operations during the second half of 2023 in amounts that will be sufficient ~~for us~~ to fund our operations for at least one year from the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements assume we will continue as a going concern through the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business.

believe passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will also benefit demand for our products in the ~~U.S.~~United States. At the same time, however, new rules for module importers and reviews by CBP pursuant to achieving full compliance with UFLPA are expected to continue creating uncertainty in the market. However, once there is additional clarity around compliance with UFLPA and customers get line-of-sight to module deliveries, we believe the market will see a recovery. While there are already many underlying drivers of growth in the solar industry, the expected positive impact on demand for our products could take longer than expected to occur. In addition, market conditions could deteriorate significantly from what we currently expect, and regulatory and international trade policies could become more stringent as a result of (i) findings from the U.S. Department of Commerce's AD/CVD investigation, (ii) the level of enforcement of regulations issued under UFLPA, and (iii) other factors, which may result in a need for us to issue additional debt or obtain new equity financing to fund our operations beyond the next twelve months. We may be unable to obtain any desired additional financing on terms favorable to us, or at all, depending on market and other conditions. The ability to raise additional financing depends on numerous factors that are outside of our control, including macroeconomic factors such as the impact of the ~~COVID 19~~COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, the ongoing conflict in the Ukraine, market conditions, the health of financial institutions (including the recent bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank and related impacts that have occurred and continue to occur in the banking industry), investors' and lenders' assessments of our prospects and the prospects of the solar industry in general.

Use of estimates

Preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported revenue and expenses during the period. Estimates are used for calculating the measure of progress of our solar tracker projects and deriving the standalone selling prices of the individual performance obligations when determining amounts to recognize for revenue, estimating allowances for ~~doubtful accounts~~credit losses and slow-moving and obsolete inventory, determining useful lives of noncurrent assets and the estimated fair value of those assets for impairment assessments, and estimating the fair value of investments, stock compensation awards, warranty liabilities and federal and state taxes and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and anticipated results, trends, and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, including assumptions as to future events. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Concentration of credit risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and accounts receivable.

We regularly maintain cash balances with various financial institutions that exceed federally insured amounts, but we have experienced no losses associated with these amounts to date. We have also taken action in 2023 to reallocate cash balances between different financial institutions based on our assessment as to the financial health of certain institutions.

The Company extends credit to customers in the normal course of business, often without requiring collateral. The Company performs credit analyses and monitors the financial health of its customers to reduce credit risk.

The Company’s accounts receivables are derived from revenue earned from customers primarily located in the U.S.~~, Australia~~ and ~~in the Asia Pacific region.~~Australia. No countries other than the U.S. and Australia account for ~~10%~~10% or more of our revenue. Most of our customers are project developers, solar asset owners and engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) contractors that design and build solar energy projects. Often times, a small number of customers account for a significant portion of our outstanding receivables at period end and our total revenue for the ~~year.~~period.

Cash and cash equivalents

We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts receivable, net

Trade receivables are recorded at invoiced amounts, net of allowances for ~~doubtful accounts, if applicable,~~credit losses, and do not bear interest. We generally do not require collateral from our customers; however, in certain circumstances, we may require letters of credit, other collateral, additional guarantees or advance payments.

The allowance for ~~doubtful accounts~~credit losses is based on ~~our assessment of~~ the ~~collectability~~lifetime expected credit loss of our customer accounts. ~~We regularly review our accounts receivable~~To assess the lifetime expected credit loss, we utilize a loss rate method that ~~remain outstanding past their applicable payment terms~~takes into consideration historical experience and ~~establish allowances or make potential write-offs by considering~~ certain other factors, as appropriate, such as ~~historical experience, industry data,~~ credit quality ~~age of balances~~ and current economic or other conditions that may affect a customer's ability to pay.

Receivables arising from revenue recognized in excess of billings represents our unconditional right to consideration before customers are invoiced due to the level of progress obtained as of period end on our contracts to procure and deliver tracker systems and related equipment. Further information may be found below in our revenue recognition policy.

Inventories, net

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with costs computed on a first-in, first-out basis. The Company periodically reviews its inventories for excess and obsolete items and adjusts carrying costs to estimated net realizable values when they are determined to be less than cost.

Impairment

10We review our long-lived assets that are held for use for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable or that its useful life may be shorter than previously expected. If such impairment indicators are present or other factors exist that indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, we determine whether an impairment has occurred through the use of an undiscounted cash flow analysis of the asset at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows exist. If an impairment has occurred, we recognize a loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset, which in most cases is estimated based upon Level 3 unobservable inputs. If the asset is determined to have a remaining useful life shorter than previously expected, an adjustment for the shorter remaining life will be made for purposes of recognizing future depreciation expense. Assets are classified as held for sale when we have a plan, approved by the appropriate levels of management, for disposal of such assets, as well as other considerations, and those assets are stated at the lower of carrying value or estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell.

Intangible assets, net

Intangible assets consist of developed technology in the form of software tools, licenses and intellectual property, which are amortized over the period of their estimated useful lives, generally 2.5 to 3.0 years, using the straight-line method. We evaluate our intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of our intangible assets may not be recoverable or that their useful lives may be shorter than previously expected.

Goodwill

We recognize goodwill as the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the identified assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination accounted for using the acquisition method. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to a periodic assessment for impairment at least annually, or whenever events and circumstances indicate an impairment may exist.

Equity method investment

We use the equity method of accounting for investments in which we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over operating and financial policies of the investee. Our proportionate share of the net income or loss of these investees is included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss. Judgment regarding the level of influence over each equity method investment includes considering key factors such as our ownership interest, legal form of the investee, representation on the board of directors or managers, participation in policy-making decisions and material intra-entity transactions. We account for distributions received from equity method investees under the "nature of the distribution" approach based on the nature of the activity or activities of the investee that generated the distribution as either a return on investment (classified as cash inflows from operating activities) or a return of investment (classified as cash inflows from investing activities).

We evaluate equity method investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment might not be recoverable.

Warranty

Typically, the sale of solar tracker projects includes parts warranties to customers as part of the overall price of the product. We provide standard assurance type warranties for our products for periods generally ranging from two to ten years. We record a provision for estimated warranty expenses in cost of sales, net of amounts recoverable from manufacturers under their warranty obligations to us. We do not maintain general or unspecified reserves; all warranty reserves are related to specific projects. All actual or estimated material costs incurred for warranty services in subsequent periods are charged to those established reserves.

While we periodically monitor our warranty activities and claims, if actual costs incurred were to be different from our estimates, we would recognize adjustments to our warranty reserves in the period in which those differences arise or are identified.

Stock-based compensation

We recognize compensation expense ~~in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss~~ for all share-based payment awards made, including stock options and RSUs, based on the estimated fair value of the award on the grant date. We calculate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes ~~Option-Pricing~~option pricing model for awards with service-based vesting or through use of a lattice model or a Monte Carlo simulation for awards with market conditions. The fair value of RSUs is based on the estimated fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. ~~Since completion of our IPO, we~~We consider the closing price of our stock, as reported on the Nasdaq Global Market, to be the fair value of our stock on the grant date.

Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur. For service-based awards, stock-based compensation is recognized using the straight-line attribution approach over the requisite service period. For performance-based awards, stock-based compensation is recognized based on graded vesting over the requisite service period when the performance condition is probable of being achieved. Stock compensation expense for market-based awards is recognized over the derived service period determined in the valuation model, inclusive of any vesting conditions.

Revenue recognition

Product revenue includes revenue from the sale of solar tracker systems and customized components of those systems, individual part sales for certain specific transactions, and sale of term-based software licenses. Term-based software licenses are deployed on the customers’ own servers and have significant standalone functionality.

Service revenue includes revenue from shipping and handling services, engineering consulting and pile testing services, subscription fees from licensing subscription services, and maintenance and support services in connection with the term-based software licenses. Our subscription-based enterprise licensing model typically has contract terms ranging from one to two years and consists of subscription fees from the licensing of subscription services. Our hosted on-demand service arrangements do not provide customers with the right to take possession of the software supporting the hosted services. Support services include ongoing security updates, upgrades, bug fixes, and maintenance.

We recognize revenue when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services by following a five-step process: (1) identify the contract with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognize revenue when or as the Company satisfies a performance obligation, as further described below.

to these products and services, (ii) the contract has commercial substance, and (iii) the Company determines that collection of substantially all consideration for products and services that are transferred is probable based on the customer’s intent and ability to pay the promised consideration. In assessing the recognition of revenue, we also evaluate whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as one contract and if the combined or single contract should be accounted for as multiple performance obligations which could change the amount of revenue and profit (loss) recorded in a period. Change orders may include changes in specifications or design, manner of performance, equipment, materials, scope of work, and/or the period of completion of the project. We analyze change orders to determine if they should be accounted for as a modification to an existing contract or a new stand-alone contract.

Contracts we enter into with our customers for sale of solar tracker systems are generally under two different types of arrangements: (1) purchase agreements and equipment supply contracts (“Purchase Agreements”), and (2) sale of individual parts for those systems.

Change orders from our customers are generally modifications to existing contracts and are included in the total estimated contract revenue when it is probable that the change order will result in additional value that can be reliably estimated and realized.

Identify the performance obligations in the contract: We enter into contracts that can include various combinations of products and services, which are either capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations or as one performance obligation since the majority of tasks and services are part of a single project or capability. However, determining whether products or services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately versus together may sometimes require significant judgment.

Our Purchase Agreements typically include two performance obligations: 1) our solar tracker systems or customized components of those systems, and 2) shipping and handling services. The deliverables included as part of our solar tracker systems are predominantly accounted for as one performance obligation, as these deliverables are part of a combined promise to deliver a project.

The revenue for shipping and handling services will be recognized over time based on progress in meeting shipping terms of the arrangements, as this faithfully depicts the Company’s performance in transferring control. Revenue for engineering consulting and pile testing services is recognized at a point in time upon completion of the services performed.

Sales of individual parts of our solar tracker systems for certain specific transactions include multiple performance obligations consisting of individual parts of those systems. Revenue is recognized for parts sales at a point in time when the obligations under the terms of the contract with our customer are satisfied. Generally, this occurs with the transfer of control of the asset, which is in line with shipping terms.

Determine the transaction price: The transaction price is determined based on the consideration to which we will be entitled in exchange for transferring services to the customer. Such amounts are typically stated in the customer contract, and to the extent that we identify variable consideration, we will estimate the variable consideration at the onset of the arrangement as long as it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. The majority of our contracts do not contain variable consideration provisions as a continuation of the original contract. None of our contracts contain a significant financing component. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are not included in revenue.

Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract: Once we have determined the transaction price, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation in a manner depicting the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring the good(s) or service(s) to the customer. We allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation identified in the contract on a relative standalone selling price basis.

We use the expected cost-plus margin approach based on hardware, labor, and related overhead cost to estimate the standalone selling price of our solar tracker systems, customized components of those systems, and individual parts for certain specific transactions. We use the adjusted market assessment approach for all other performance obligations except shipping, handling, and logistics. For shipping, handling, and logistics performance obligations, we use a residual approach to calculate the standalone selling price, because of the nature of the highly variable and broad range of prices we charge to various customers for this performance obligation in the contracts.

transferring control. Additionally, our performance does not create an asset with an alternative use, due to the highly customized nature of the product, and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. Our performance obligations for individual part sales for certain specific transactions are recognized ~~point-in-time~~at a point in time as and when control transfers based on the Incoterms for the contract. Our performance obligations for engineering consulting and pile testing services are recognized at a point in time upon completion of the services. Our performance obligations for term-based software licenses are recognized ~~point-in-time~~at a point in time as and when control transfers, either upon delivery to the customer or the software license start date, whichever is later. Our performance obligations for shipping and handling services are satisfied ~~over-time~~over time as the services are delivered over the term of the contract. We recognize revenue for subscription

and other services on a straight-line basis over the contract period. With regard to support revenue, a time-elapsed method is used to measure progress because we transfer control evenly over the contractual period. Accordingly, the fixed consideration related to support revenue is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term.

Contract assets and liabilities: The timing of revenue recognition, billing, and cash collection results in the recognition of accounts receivable, unbilled receivables for revenue recognized in excess of billings, and deferred revenue in the ~~Condensed~~ Consolidated Balance Sheets. We may receive advances or deposits from our customers before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities, which are reflected as “deferred revenue” in our ~~Condensed~~ Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Cost of revenue consists primarily of costs related to raw materials, freight and delivery, product warranty, and personnel costs (salaries, bonuses, benefits, and stock-based compensation). Personnel costs in cost of revenue include both direct labor costs as well as costs attributable to any individuals whose activities relate to the procurement, installment, and delivery of the finished product and services. ~~Personnel costs during 2021 are reported net of federal employee retention credits received.~~ Deferred cost of revenue results from the timing differences between the costs incurred in advance of the satisfaction of all revenue recognition criteria consistent with our revenue recognition policy.

Recent accounting pronouncements adopted ~~and not yet adopted~~

~~Adopted~~

We adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contract in an Entity's Own Equity, effective January 1, 2022. This standard had no impact on our financial position or results operations at the time of adoption.

~~Not yet adopted~~

~~In June 2016, the FASB issued~~ ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”)., as amended, effective January 1, 2023. ASU 2016-13 ~~changes~~changed the impairment model for most financial assets and requires the use of an expected loss model in place of the ~~currently~~previously used incurred loss method. Under this model, ~~entities will be required to~~we now estimate the lifetime expected credit loss on such instruments and record an allowance to offset the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, resulting in a net presentation of the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. We ~~plan to adopt ASU 2016-13 effective January 1, 2023. We do~~did not ~~expect the adoption of ASU 2016-13 to~~ have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial ~~statements.~~statements upon adoption of ASU 2016-13.

3. ~~Acquisitions~~Equity method investment

On ~~June~~February 9, 2023, we entered into a limited liability company agreement (the "LLC Agreement") with Taihua New Energy (Thailand) Co., LTD ("Taihua"), a leading steel fabricator and an existing vendor, and DAYV LLC, for the creation of Alpha Steel LLC ("Alpha Steel"), a Delaware limited liability company dedicated to producing steel components, including torque tubes, for utility-scale solar projects. The Alpha Steel facility, which will be located outside of Houston in Sealy, Texas, is expected to begin commercial production in mid-2023.

Alpha Steel is intended to enhance our domestic supply chain, our ability to support our customers and the growth of the U.S. solar market, with domestic manufacturing utilizing U.S. steel. We have a 45% interest in Alpha Steel, which we will account for under the equity method of accounting. Taihua has a 51% interest in Alpha Steel and DAYV LLC, an entity owned by certain members of management of Alpha Steel, has a 4% interest in Alpha Steel. The Chief Executive Officer of Taihua is the General Manager of Alpha Steel. We have equal voting representation with Taihua and DAYV LLC, combined, on Alpha Steel's Board of Managers which will be responsible, through majority vote, for making certain "major decisions" involving Alpha Steel, as specified in the LLC Agreement, including, among other things, approval of an annual business plan.

As of March 31, 2023, we made a required initial capital contribution to Alpha Steel of $0.9 million. Pursuant to the LLC Agreement, we could be required to make up to $2.6 million in additional capital contributions as Alpha Steel nears or begins commercial production. Alpha Steel had no operating revenues or expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

In connection with the creation of Alpha Steel, we also entered into a three-year equipment supply agreement (the "Supply Agreement") with Alpha Steel, the terms of which will apply to equipment purchase orders we expect to issue, including specified minimum purchase amounts for each twelve-month period during the term of the Supply Agreement, following commencement of production. The Supply Agreement may be terminated early in accordance with its provisions or may be extended beyond the initial term if mutually agreed to by the parties.

4. ATM program

On September 14, 2022, we ~~closed~~filed a prospectus supplement under which we may from time to time, in one or more transactions, offer and sell newly issued shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $100 million, to or through Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC ("Credit Suisse"), as our sales agent, in "at the money" offerings (the "ATM program"). We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital and operating expenses. We may also use a portion of such proceeds to acquire or invest in businesses, products, services or technologies; however, we do not have binding agreements or commitments for any material acquisitions or investments at this time.

In connection with the ATM program, on September 14, 2022, we entered into an equity distribution agreement (the "EDA") with Credit Suisse. The offering of our common stock pursuant to the ~~acquisition~~EDA will terminate upon the earlier of (1) the sale of all common stock subject to the EDA or (2) the termination of the ~~outstanding~~EDA by us or by Credit Suisse as permitted therein. The EDA contains customary representations, covenants and indemnification provisions.

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we sold 2,683,000 newly issued shares of common stock ~~of Shanghai Han Xiang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("HX Tracker"), a China-based supplier of 1P tracker systems, in order~~pursuant to ~~extend our international market presence. The purchase price included~~the ATM program for approximately $~~3.5~~6.3 million, ~~of cash, paid in July 2022, and the issuance in June 2022 of~~ ~~1,000,000~~ ~~shares of the Company's common stock valued at approximately $4.4~~ ~~million. In addition, as part of the purchase price, we paid the existing debt of HX Tracker owed to the previous owners, totaling approximately~~including $0.8 million for shares sold but not yet settled as of the ~~acquisition date during the third quarter of 2022. The goodwill recognized as part~~end of the acquisition is attributable to expected synergies in the acquired company's tracker offering and cross selling opportunities in various international markets and is not deductible for tax purposes. The resultsquarter. As of ~~operations of HX Tracker, which are not material, have been included in our condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.~~

~~Certain former key employees of HX Tracker became employees of the Company following the closing and were eligible to receive up to~~ March 31, 2023, approximately $~~2.2~~93.7 million ~~RSUs, with vesting based on either performance or service conditions over a~~ of capacity remained for future sales of our common stock under the ATM program.2

to 4-year period. These awards require continuous employment during their term, subject to certain conditions as defined in the award, and are being accounted for as post combination expense recognized over the required service period based on the current expectation that all performance conditions will be met.

~~On July 1, 2022, we closed on an acquisition of certain assets from Standard Sun, Inc. relating to their pile testing and equipment installation business. Total purchase price was approximately $0.8~~ million. Two employees of this business became employees of the Company following the acquisition. The results of operations of this business, which are not material, have been included in our condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. Goodwill associated with this acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.

~~The preliminary allocation of the purchase price from these acquisitions was as follows:~~

(in thousands)

HX Tracker

Pile testing and equipment installation business

Total

Cash

$
18

$
—

$
18

Prepaids and other current assets

17

—

17

Property and equipment, net

—

502

502

Intangible assets, net

1,425

—

1,425

Goodwill

7,447

271

7,718

Deferred tax asset

221

—

221

Accrued expenses

(55
)

—

(55
)
Deferred tax liability

(356
)

—

(356
)
Total purchase price

$
8,717

$
773

$
9,490

We are still in the process of finalizing the fair value of the acquired intangible assets and liabilities, which could impact the final purchase price allocations. We plan to complete this evaluation as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the respective acquisition dates.

~~During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, activity in our goodwill balance was as follows:~~

(in thousands)

Nine months ended September 30, 2022

Balance at December 31, 2021

$
—

Acquisition of HX Tracker

7,447

Acquisition of pile testing and equipment installation business

271

Translation

(391
)
Balance at September 30, 2022

$
7,327

4.5. Accounts receivable, net

Accounts receivable consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021			March 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Trade receivables	$	47,192		$	38,597		$	37,343		$	35,367
Revenue recognized in excess of billings		6,536			72,676			24,104			14,844
Other receivables		381			147			1,043			25
Total		54,109			111,420			62,490			50,236
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(1,180	)		(3,872	)
Allowance for credit losses								(1,184	)		(1,184	)
Accounts receivable, net	$	52,929		$	107,548		$	61,306		$	49,052

Included in total receivables above are amounts billed under retainage provisions totaling $~~6.9~~ ~~million and $11.6~~3.7 million as of ~~September 30, 2022,~~both March 31, 2023, and December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, respectively, which are due within the upcoming year.

5.6. Inventories, net

Inventories consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021			March 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Finished goods	$	17,422		$	8,950		$	9,554		$	16,269
Allowance for slow-moving and obsolete inventory		(117	)		(90	)		(944	)		(1,320	)
Total	$	17,305		$	8,860		$	8,610		$	14,949

6.7. Prepaid and other current assets

Prepaid and other current assets consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	September 30, 2022		December 31, 2021		March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Vendor deposits	$	6,176	$	13,098	$	5,328	$	5,085
Prepaid expenses		4,471		2,301		2,703		3,544
Prepaid taxes		344		269		181		163
Deferred cost of revenue						33		—
Surety collateral		144		460		102		107
Other current assets		1,323		1,058		1,140		1,405
Total	$	12,458	$	17,186	$	9,487	$	10,304

8. Leases

~~7. Leases~~

We lease office and warehouse space in various locations, including our corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas. Additionally, we lease space for an applications laboratory in Austin, Texas and have a membership in a collaborative research facility in Colorado. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we also leased space in Sequin, Texas for a research and development facility as a replacement for the collaborative research facility in Colorado later this year, as well as for office space in India and employee housing in Australia. All of our manufacturing is outsourced to contract manufacturing partners, and we currently do not own or lease any manufacturing facilities.

Our lease expense consisted of the following:

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2022

2021

2022

2021

Operating lease cost

$
166

$
135

$
550

$
331

Short-term lease cost

122

9

332

84

Total lease cost

$
288

$
144

$
882

$
415

Reported in:

Cost of revenue

$
164

$
61

$
522

$
181

Research and development

11

11

33

32

Selling and marketing

12

—

25

1

General and administrative

101

72

302

201

Total lease cost

$
288

$
144

$
882

$
415


	Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Operating lease cost	$	229	$	198
Short-term lease cost		92		115
Total lease cost	$	321	$	313

Reported in:
Cost of revenue	$	215	$	193
Research and development		15		8
Selling and marketing		15		—
General and administrative		76		112
Total lease cost	$	321	$	313

Future remaining operating lease payment obligations were as follows:


(in thousands)	September 30, 2022			March 31, 2023
Remainder of 2022	$	142
2023		520		$	674
2024		511			818
2025		446			755
2026		55			219
2027					192
Thereafter		—			16
Total lease payments		1,674			2,674
Less: imputed interest		(238	)		(207	)
Present value of operating lease liabilities	$	1,436		$	2,467

Current portion of operating lease liability	$	440		$	786
Operating lease liability, net of current portion		996			1,681
Present value of operating lease liabilities	$	1,436		$	2,467

8.9. Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021			March 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Leasehold improvements	$	22		$	22		$	22		$	22
Field equipment		1,078			833			1,078			1,078
Information technology equipment		325			182			381			355
Tooling		699			543			847			824
Capitalized software		250			250			250			250
Total		2,374			1,830			2,578			2,529
Accumulated depreciation		(643	)		(248	)		(1,021	)		(827	)
Property and equipment, net	$	1,731		$	1,582		$	1,557		$	1,702

Depreciation expense recognized for the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, totaled $0.2 ~~million and $0.4~~ ~~million, respectively.~~million.

9.10. Intangible assets, net and goodwill

Intangible assets consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	Estimated Useful Lives (Years)	September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021			Estimated Useful Lives (Years)	March 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Developed technology	2.5 - 3.0	$	2,550		$	1,200		2.5 - 3.0	$	2,596		$	2,591
Total			2,550			1,200				2,596			2,591
Accumulated amortization			(1,335	)		(1,200	)			(1,619	)		(1,478	)
Intangible assets, net		$	1,215		$	—			$	977		$	1,113

On January 13, 2017, we entered into an asset purchase agreement with SunEdison Utility Holdings, Inc. ("Seller") to purchase all assets and liabilities of the Seller. The assets purchased as part of this acquisition included $~~1.2~~ million of developed technology in the form of software tools for the AP90 tracker, a first-generation tracker based on a one-panel in-portrait, linked-row design. The developed technology for the AP90 tracker was amortized over a 3~~-year period on a straight-line basis and was fully amortized as of December 31, 2021.~~

~~As described further in Note 3 above, we acquired the outstanding stock of HX Tracker on June 14, 2022. In connection with that acquisition, we identified $1.4~~ ~~million of developed technology in connection with the Helios 1P tracker system. We are amortizing this developed technology over a~~ ~~2.5-year period on a straight-line basis.~~

Amortization expense recognized for the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, totaled $0.1 million.

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, activity in our goodwill balance was as follows:


(in thousands)	Three months ended March 31, 2023
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	7,538
Translation		24
Balance at March 31, 2023	$	7,562

~~10.~~11. Debt

On April 30, 2021, we entered into an agreement for our Credit Facility with various lenders, including Barclays Bank PLC, as issuing lender, the swingline lender and as administrative agent (the "Credit Facility Agreement") providing aggregate commitments of up to $100.0 million. We have not made any draws on our Credit Facility as of March 31, 2023. However, as of March 31, 2023, we had $1.9 million in letters of credit outstanding that reduced our available borrowing capacity to approximately $98.1 million.

On June 2, 2022, we entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Facility Agreement (the "Amendment") which, among other things, amended certain terms of the Credit Facility Agreement, including without limitation, to (i) reduce the minimum liquidity level in the minimum liquidity financial covenant from $125.0 million to $50.0 million until March 31, 2023, and (ii) set forth additional financial condition covenants and reporting requirements that apply if we do not maintain specified minimum liquidity from the effectiveness of the Amendment until the earlier of (x) March 31, 2023, and (y) the occurrence of certain specified conditions. The new financial condition covenants include the following: (i) if loans are outstanding, (x) we shall not have more than $25.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents for longer than three business days, and (y) the ratio of the amount of (A) 75% of specified third party accounts receivables to (B) outstanding loans shall not be less than 1.10:1.00 at the end of each month and (ii) we shall limit the amount of cash it pays to third parties (net of all cash received by us (subject to certain exclusions)) to not more than $50.0 million, with the financial covenants described in the foregoing clauses (i)(y) and (ii) only being applicable if we fail to maintain specified minimum liquidity, with us currently maintaining such specified minimum liquidity as of March 31, 2023. Additionally, prior to March 31, 2023, we and our restricted subsidiaries under the Credit Facility Agreement were not permitted to (i) incur additional indebtedness for borrowed money, other than through the Credit Facility Agreement or specified permitted unsecured debt, or (ii) pay dividends, subject to specified exceptions. The Amendment also sets forth certain informational rights of the lenders.

Effective June 30, 2023, we will be required to maintain a minimum liquidity level of $125.0 million at each quarter end in order to utilize the Credit Facility.

12. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	September 30, 2022		December 31, 2021		March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Accrued cost of revenue	$	7,698	$	43,185	$	14,242	$	13,198
Accrued compensation		6,028		981		3,049		4,688
Other accrued expenses		5,891		3,694		3,232		6,010
Total accrued expenses	$	19,617	$	47,860	$	20,523	$	23,896

Warranty reserves	$	8,304	$	4,032	$	8,085	$	8,004
Current portion of operating lease liability		440		452		786		417
Non-federal tax obligations		832		172		741		463
Total other current liabilities	$	9,576	$	4,656	$	9,612	$	8,884

~~In August 2022, the Company announced that it intended to pay employee bonuses earned during the second quarter of 2022 in stock. A total of~~ ~~402,982~~ ~~fully vested RSUs, with a fair value of approximately $1.8~~ ~~million, were granted to employees in satisfaction of our bonus obligation.~~ We ~~also~~ anticipate paying employee bonuses earned during the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~2022~~2023 in stock that will be issued in the ~~fourth~~second quarter of ~~2022,~~2023, and have accrued approximately $~~2.1~~2.0 million, which is included in accrued compensation in the table above.

Other accrued expenses primarily include amounts due for (i) legal and other costs associated with outstanding legal matters and (ii) other professional services.

We provide standard warranties on our hardware products to customers. The liability amount is based on actual historical warranty spending activity by type of product, customer and geographic region, modified by any known differences such as the impact of expected remediation activities or reliability improvements.

Activity by period in the Company's warranty accruals was as follows:


	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,						Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022			2021			2022			2021			2023			2022
Balance at beginning of period	$	11,444		$	5,547		$	9,346		$	6,811		$	12,426		$	9,346
Warranties issued during the period(a)		3,190			794			7,374			2,902			1,543			516
Settlements made during the period		(1,759	)		(616	)		(3,139	)		(3,507	)		(1,103	)		(421	)
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties		(92	)		(302	)		(798	)		(783	)		(309	)		(205	)
Balance at end of period	$	12,783		$	5,423		$	12,783		$	5,423		$	12,557		$	9,236

Accrued warranty balance reported in:
Warranty accruals are reported in:
Other current liabilities	$	8,304		$	1,183		$	8,304		$	1,183		$	8,085		$	3,771
Other non-current liabilities		4,479			4,240			4,479			4,240			4,472			5,465
Balance at end of period	$	12,783		$	5,423		$	12,783		$	5,423		$	12,557		$	9,236
(a) - Inclusive of accruals for expected remediation activities

~~11. Debt~~

On April 30, 2021, we entered into a Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility with various lenders, including Barclays Bank PLC, as issuing lender, the swingline lender and as administrative agent (the "Credit Facility Agreement").

~~On June 2, 2022, we entered into Amendment No. 2 to~~ the Credit Facility Agreement (the "Amendment") which, among other things, amended certain terms of the Credit Facility Agreement, including without limitation, to (i) reduce the minimum liquidity level in the minimum liquidity financial covenant from $125.0 million to $50.0 million until March 31, 2023 and (ii) set forth additional financial

condition covenants and reporting requirements that apply if the Company does not maintain specified minimum liquidity from the effectiveness of the Amendment until the earlier of (x) March 31, 2023 and (y) the occurrence of certain specifiedconditions. The new financial condition covenants include the following: (i) if loans are outstanding, (x) the Company shall not have more than $25.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents for longer than three business days and (y) the ratio of the amount of (A) 75% of specified third party accounts receivables to (B) outstanding loans shall not be less than 1.10:1.00 at the end of each month and (ii) the Company shall limit the amount of cash it pays to third parties (net of all cash received by the Company (subject to certain exclusions)) to not more than $50.0 million, with the financial covenants described in the foregoing clauses (i)(y) and (ii) only being applicable if the Company fails to maintain specified minimum liquidity, with the Company currently maintaining such specified minimum liquidity as of September 30, 2022. Additionally, prior to March 31, 2023, the Company and its restricted subsidiaries under the Credit Facility Agreement are not permitted to (i) incur additional indebtedness for borrowed money, other than through the Credit Facility Agreement or specified permitted unsecured debt, or (ii) pay dividends, subject to specified exceptions. The Amendment also sets forth certain informational rights of the lenders.

~~12.~~13. Income taxes

For the three months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2023 and 2022, ~~and 2021,~~ we recorded ~~a net income tax benefit of $0.15~~ ~~million and net~~ income tax expense of $~~0.04~~0.13 million ~~respectively,~~ and ~~for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded a net~~ income tax expense of $~~0.02~~ ~~million and net income tax expense of $0.14~~0.08 million respectively, ~~all~~both of which were lower than the statutory rate of 21%, primarily due to a valuation allowance established against the U.S. deferred tax assets.

We have had no material change in our unrecognized tax benefits since December 31, ~~2021.~~2022. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. As of ~~September 30, 2022~~March 31, 2023 and December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, we had no accrued interest or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits.

~~13.~~14. Commitments and contingencies

We may bebecome involved in various claims, lawsuits, investigations, and other proceedings, arising in the normal course of business. We accrue a liability when information available prior to the issuance of our financial statements indicates it is probable a loss has been incurred as of the date of the financial statements and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If the reasonable estimate of the probable loss is a range, we record an accrual for the most likely estimate of the loss, or the low end of the range if there is no one best estimate. We adjust our accruals to reflect the impact of negotiation, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Legal costs are expensed as incurred.

~~On April 21, 2021, FCX Solar, LLC (“FCX”~~In March of 2023, CBP issued notices indicating that merchandise imported from Thailand under entry number 004-1058562-5 (the “625 Assessment”) and entry number 004-1063793-9 (the “939 Assessment”), ~~filed a lawsuit against us~~and together with the 625 Assessment, the “CBP Assessments”) had become subject to CBP’s “liquidation” process (i.e., the final determination of duties owed at the Import Specialist level). The CBP Assessments relate to certain torque beams that are used in our Voyager+ product that were imported in 2022. The CBP Assessments assert that Section 301 China tariffs, Section 232 steel & aluminum tariffs, and antidumping and countervailing duties apply to the merchandise. The 939 Assessment is for approximately $7.17 million, and the 625 Assessment is for approximately $2.15 million.

Upon review of the facts involved, and in consultation with outside legal counsel, we believe that the amounts claimed in the ~~United States District Court~~CBP Assessments are incorrect. In particular, the Section 301 tariffs of 25% or 7.5% of the value of the merchandise, depending on tariff classification, as well as the antidumping and countervailing duties, are only applicable to articles that originate in China. In this case, the finished goods are products of Thailand because the conversion in Thailand from flat coiled steel to rectangular beams is a substantial transformation in Thailand that produces a new and different article of commerce with a new name, character, and use. Moreover, we believe that the goods in question were properly classified as parts of structures at the time of importation and that when properly classified, the beams and other materials are not subject to Section 232 duties applicable to more basic steel products.

We are in communication with CBP about the facts involved in an effort to resolve these matters expeditiously and amicably. CBP has legally finalized the 625 Assessment, which may require that we file an administrative protest to challenge the amounts assessed. The 939 Assessment remains “suspended,” which allows the Company to work with CBP to resolve the matter without a formal protest, which we are pursuing. Based on the above, and under the relevant accounting guidance related to loss contingencies, we have made no accrual for the ~~Southern District~~amounts claimed by CBP as of New York. The complaint alleged breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment claims related to a patent license agreement and consulting relationship between FCX and us. FCX sought damages of approximately $~~134~~ ~~million in the lawsuit. On July 2, 2021,~~March 31, 2023, as we filed a motion to dismiss the fraud and unjust enrichment claims. On July 16, 2021, FCX filed an amended complaint asserting the same claims as the original complaint. On July 22, 2021, we advised the court that FTC would stand on its motion to dismiss, and at the request of the court, we filed a revised motion citing the amended complaint. FCX filed its response on August 19, 2021, and we filed a reply on September 7, 2021. Oral argument on our motion to dismiss was held on February 3, 2022, and the Court granted our motion on February 7, 2022, dismissing FCX's fraud and unjust enrichment claims and leaving only a claim for breach of a license agreement. On May 29, 2021, FCX filed a separate lawsuit against us in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleging a claim for patent infringement related to U.S. Patent No. 10,903,782. FCX seeks an unspecified amount of damages, including past and future royalties, and injunctive relief. Our answer to that complaint was filed on June 22, 2021, along with our motion to transfer the patent suit to the Southern District of New Yorkdo not consider these amounts to be ~~consolidated with~~a probable obligation, as such term is defined and interpreted under the ~~New York litigation. FCX filed an amended complaint asserting claims~~relevant accounting guidance, for direct patent infringement, indirect infringement by active inducement, and contributory infringement on July 27, 2021, and we filed our answer to that complaint on August 10, 2021. On October 25, 2021, our motion to transfer the case to the Southern Districtus at this time. However, because matters of New York was granted, and the patent case was consolidated with FCX's contract case on November 19, 2021. On April 15, 2022, FCX moved for leave to file a second amended complaint to add additional breach of contract claims related to the patent license agreement. We opposed the motion on April 29, 2022, and FCX filed its reply on May 6, 2022. The Court has not yet ruled on FCX's motion. On March 7, 2022, FCX filed its opening claim construction brief. We filed our rebuttal claim construction brief on April 7, 2022, and FCX filed its reply on April 18, 2022. The Court held a hearing on claim construction on June 1, 2022. On June 16, 2022, the Court issued its claim construction order, adopting FCX's claim constructions for the disputed claim terms. Discovery in this ~~consolidated matter is ongoing. On June 2, 2022, we filed a petition for~~ ~~Inter Partes~~ ~~review of FCX's U.S. Patent No. 10,903,782 before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board. On~~

September 27, 2022, the parties jointly moved for a 30-day stay "to allow the parties to work on settlement," which the Court granted. The parties subsequently requested a further stay of proceedings until November 21, 2022, which the Court also granted. We believe the claims asserted in both lawsuits brought by FCXnature are ~~without merit, and we plan to vigorously defend against them. Because litigation is~~ subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings or developments could occur despite our belief that the ~~claims~~tariffs and duties asserted are ~~without merit,~~incorrect, there can be no certainty that the Company may not ultimately incur charges ~~in excess of presently~~that are not currently recorded as liabilities. Since the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the costs associated with them could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or liquidity.

~~14.~~15. Stock-based compensation

Stock compensation expense for each period was as follows:


	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,				Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022		2021		2022		2021		2023		2022
Cost of revenue	$	1,153	$	342	$	2,521	$	7,571	$	816	$	309
Research and development		487		200		1,134		3,925		249		188
Selling and marketing		598		1,135		1,630		2,942		384		530
General and administrative		5,269		3,704		9,970		44,093		3,441		3,583
Total stock compensation expense	$	7,507	$	5,381	$	15,255	$	58,531	$	4,890	$	4,610

~~15. ATM Program~~

On September 14, 2022, we filed a prospectus supplement under which we may from time to time, in one or more transactions, offer and sell newly issued shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $~~100~~ million, to or through Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC ("Credit Suisse"), as our sales agent, in "at the money" offerings (the "ATM Program"). We intend to use the net proceeds, if any, from this offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital and operating expenses. We may also use a portion of such proceeds to acquire or invest in businesses, products, services or technologies; however, we do not have binding agreements or commitments for any material acquisitions or investments at this time.

In connection with the ATM Program, on September 14, 2022, we entered into an equity distribution agreement (the "EDA") with Credit Suisse. The offering of our common stock pursuant to the EDA will terminate upon the earlier of (1) the sale of all common stock subject to the EDA or (2) the termination of the EDA by us or by Credit Suisse as permitted therein. The EDA contains customary representations, covenants and indemnification provisions.

~~As of September 30, 2022,~~ no ~~shares of our common stock had been sold pursuant to the EDA.~~

16. Related party transactions

~~In February 2022, we~~We have engaged Ayna.AI LLC (as successor in interest to Fernweh Engaged Operator Company ~~LLC~~LLC) (“~~FEOC”~~Ayna”) to support us with improvements to our processes and performance in various areas including design, sourcing, logistics, pricing, software and standard configuration. The consideration for such engagement is a combination of ~~(i) quarterly~~ cash ~~payments through mid-2023, (ii)~~and stock options, including options that ~~are time-based vested through the second quarter of 2023, and (iii)~~vest over time, as well as options with vesting tied to ~~achievement of~~ certain performance ~~metrics based on our stock price.~~metrics. The foregoing ~~transaction~~engagement constitutes a related ~~person~~party transaction ~~under our policies and procedures~~ as South

Lake One LLC, an entity affiliated with Isidoro Quiroga Cortés, a member of our board of directors, and a holder of more than 5%5% of our outstanding capital stock, is an investor in ~~Fernweh Group LLC (“Fernweh Group”), the parent entity of FEOC. Also, Aequanimitas Limited Partnership and~~Ayna. In addition, Discrimen LLC ~~are investors~~is an investor in ~~Fernweh Group,~~Ayna, and Isidoro Quiroga Cortés is affiliated with ~~those entities.~~that entity. Isidoro Quiroga Cortés is also on the board or directors of ~~Fernweh Group.~~Ayna. For the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, we incurred $~~0.9~~2.3 million ~~and $3.0~~ ~~million, respectively,~~ of general and administrative expense associated with our engagement of ~~FEOC.~~Ayna. Cash payments to Ayna during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, totaled $~~1.7~~0.8 million. No cash payments were made during the three months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2022.

17. Net loss per share


	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,						Three months ended March 31,						Three months ended March 31,
	2022			2021			2022			2021			2023			2022			2023			2022
Net loss (in thousands)	$	(25,636	)	$	(22,915	)	$	(79,112	)	$	(82,707	)	$	(11,762	)	$	(27,793	)	$	(11,762	)	$	(27,793	)
Weighted average shares outstanding for calculating basic and diluted loss per share		102,164,455			94,596,519			100,642,126			82,677,824			106,791,198			99,211,792			106,791,198			99,211,792
Basic and diluted loss per share	$	(0.25	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.79	)	$	(1.00	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.28	)

For purposes of computing diluted loss per share, weighted average common shares outstanding do not include potentially dilutive securities that are anti-dilutive, as shown below.


	As of September 30,				As of March 31,
	2022		2021		2023		2022
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from calculating dilutive loss per share:
Shares of common stock issuable under stock option plans outstanding		7,407,333		9,609,828		6,544,725		8,452,319
Shares of common stock issuable upon vesting of RSUs		7,603,064		5,598,000		6,612,849		4,995,792
Potential common shares excluded from diluted net loss per share calculation		15,010,397		15,207,828		13,157,574		13,448,111

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

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and along with information included in our 2022 Annual ~~Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as updated in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 13, 2022.~~Report. In addition to historical financial information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to those differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those discussed in Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" included in our 2022 Annual ~~Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.~~Report. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in any future period.

This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations contain the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EPS, which are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EPS are being presented because they provide the Company and readers of this Form 10-Q with additional insight into our operational performance relative to earlier periods and relative to our competitors. We do not intend Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EPS to be substitutes for any U.S. GAAP financial information. Readers of this Form 10-Q should use Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EPS only in conjunction with Net Loss and Net Loss per Share, the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EPS to Net Loss and Net Loss per Share, the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures, isare provided in "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Overview

In April 2021, we completed an initial public offering ("IPO") of 19,840,000 shares of our common stock receiving proceeds of $241.2 million, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, but before offering costs, and began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FTCI”. Prior to the completion of the IPO, the board of directors and stockholders approved an approximately 8.25-for-1 forward stock split (the “Forward Stock Split”) of the Company’s shares of common stock which became effective on April 28, 2021. Proceeds from the IPO were used for general corporate purposes, with $54.2 million used to purchase an aggregate of 4,455,384 shares of our common stock, including shares resulting from the settlement of certain vested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and exercise of certain options in connection with the IPO at the IPO price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

Key Factors Affecting Our Performance

Government Regulations. Changes in the U.S. trade environment, including the imposition of import tariffs, AD/CVD investigations and the ~~Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act ("UFLPA"),~~UFLPA, which became effective in June 2022, can have an impact on the timing of developer projects. The UFLPA resulted in new rules for module importers and reviews by ~~U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.~~CBP. There is currently uncertainty in the market around achieving full compliance with UFLPA, whether related to sufficient traceability of materials or other factors. Escalating trade tensions, particularly between the United States and China, have led to increased tariffs and trade restrictions, including tariffs applicable to certain raw materials and components for our products. We have taken measures with the intention of mitigating the effect of tariffs and the impact of AD/CVD and UFLPA on our business by reducing our reliance on ~~China.~~China and enhancing our U.S.-based supply chain, including through our investment in Alpha Steel, as described further in Note 3, "Equity method investment" in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. In 2019, 90% of our supply chain was sourced from China. As of ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, we have qualified suppliers outside of China for all our commodities and reduced the extent to which our supply chain for U.S.-based projects is subject to existing tariffs. We have entered into partnerships with manufacturers in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Spain, Brazil, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, India, Thailand, Vietnam and Korea to diversify our supply chain and optimize costs. On June 6, 2022, President Biden issued an Executive Order allowing U.S. solar deployers the ability to import solar modules and cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam free from certain duties for 24 months, along with other incentives designed to accelerate U.S. domestic production of clean energy technologies.

The most notable incentive program impacting our U.S. business has been the ~~investment tax credit (“ITC”)~~ITC for solar energy projects, which allows taxpayers to offset their U.S. federal income tax liability by a certain percentage of their cost basis in solar energy systems placed in service for commercial use. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022, expanded and extended the tax credits and other tax benefits available to solar energy ~~projects.~~projects and the solar energy supply chain. ITCs have been extended for such projects through at least 2032 and, depending on the location of a particular project and its ability to satisfy certain labor and domestic content requirements, the ITC percentage can berange between 30% and 50%. ~~New~~Manufacturers of specific solar ~~projects~~components are now eligible to claim production tax credits as an alternative to the ITC. Implementing regulations for this law are still in process. We believe this law will bolster and extend future demand for our products in the ~~U.S.~~United States, however we note that implementing regulations for this law are still in process, which creates uncertainty about the extent of its impact on our Company and the solar energy industry.

Disruptions in Transportation and Supply Chain. Our costs are affected by certain component costs including steel, motors and micro-chips, as well as transportation costs. Current market conditions and international conflicts that constrain the supply of materials and disrupt the flow of materials from international vendors impact the cost of our products and services, along with overall rates of inflation in the global economy, which have been higher than recent historical rates. WeTransportation costs, including ocean freight and U.S. domestic haul rates, increased at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic but have ~~also seen increases in domestic~~since returned to pre-pandemic rates. Domestic fuel prices, however, continue to be slightly elevated compared to pre-pandemic rates. Additionally, COVID-19 shutdowns in China during 2022 created a backlog of exports and ~~transportation costs in~~increased demand for container shipments from China, but such shutdowns have been eased by the ~~past couple of years.~~Chinese government. These cost increases and decreases impact our operating margins. We have taken steps to expand and diversify our manufacturing partnerships and have ~~in the past employed alternative~~adjusted our modes of transportation to mitigate the impact of ~~the current~~ headwinds that arise in the global supply chain and logistics markets. ~~Although overall transportation~~As an example, we have recently modified our ocean freight from previously using charter shipments to now using containerized shipments as costs ~~are higher than pre-pandemic rates, there has been a decline in recent months in costs for both charter vessels and~~ in the ~~premium~~ container market ~~as well as an easing of congestion~~began to decrease in ~~U.S. ports. However, recent COVID shutdowns in China have created a backlog of exports and increased demand for container shipments from China.~~2022. We continue to monitor the logistics markets and ~~have adjusted~~will continue to evaluate our use of various modes of transportation when warranted to optimize our transportation costs. Additionally, in February 2022, we contracted with a related-party consulting firm to support us in making ongoing improvements to our processes and performance in various areas, including design, sourcing, logistics, pricing, software and our distributed generation business. Further information may be found in Note 16, "Related party transactions" in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q with regard to the related-party consulting firm. We intend to maintain a sharp focus on our design to value initiative to continue to improve margins by reducing manufacturing and material costs of our products.

Megawatts ("MW") Produced and MW Shipped and Average Selling Price ("ASP"). The primary operating ~~metric~~metrics we use to evaluate our sales performance and to track market acceptance of our products isare the change in quantity of MW produced and MW shipped from period to period. MW are measured for each individual project and are calculated based on the expected output of that project once installed and fully operational. We also utilize metrics related to price and cost of goods sold per watt, including the change in ASP from

period to period and cost per watt. ASP is calculated by dividing ~~total~~product and service revenue by total watts produced or shipped and product cost per watt is calculated by dividing ~~total~~product costs of goods sold by total watts. These metrics enable us to evaluate trends in pricing, manufacturing and logistics costs and profitability. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, global inflation rates and international conflicts can impact the U.S. economy, global supply chains, and our business. These impacts can cause significant shipping delays and cost increases, as well as offsetting ASP increases, and also raise the price of inputs like steel and logistics, affecting our cost per watt.

Investment in Technology and Personnel. We invest in both the people and technology behind our products. We intend to continue making significant investments in the technology for our products and expansion of our patent portfolio to attract and retain customers, expand the capabilities and scope of our products, and enhance user experience. We also intend over time to make significant investments to attract and retain employees in key positions, including sales leads, engineers, software developers, quality assurance personnel, supply chain personnel, product management, and operations personnel, to help us drive additional efficiencies across our marketplace and, in the case of sales leads, to continue to enhance and diversify our sales capabilities, including international expansion.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In March of 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the worldwide spread and severity of a new coronavirus, referred to as COVID-19, was severe enough to be characterized as a pandemic. In response to the initial and continued spread of COVID-19, governmental authorities in the United States and around the world imposed, and in some cases continue to impose, various restrictions designed to slow the pace of the pandemic, including restrictions on travel and other restrictions that prohibited employees from going to work, including in cities where we have offices, employees, and customers, causing severe disruptions in the worldwide economy. The continued implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition and results of operations remain uncertain and will depend on certain developments, including the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of virus variants, the rate of vaccinations, the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on our customers and suppliers and the range of governmental and community reactions to the pandemic. While our day-to-day operations have been affected, the impact has been less pronounced as most of our staff has worked remotely and continued to develop our product offerings, source materials and install our products. However, we have experienced significant supply chain disruptions that have caused delays in product deliveries due to diminished vessel capacity and port detainment of vessels as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic (including as a result of multiple COVID-19 variants), which have contributed to an increase in lead times for delivery of our tracker systems. For instance, we experienced a COVID-related supplier production slowdown in India at the end of March 2021, which continued throughout 2021 due to the emergence of the Omicron variant. In addition, recent COVID shutdowns in China ~~have~~ created a backlog of exports and increased demand for container shipments from China. The reduced capacity for logistics has caused increases in logistics costs compared to pre-pandemic rates, although certain costs have begun to decline in recent months. Additionally, ground operations at project sites have been impacted by health-related restrictions, shelter-in-place orders and worker absenteeism, which has resulted in delays in project completions, and these restrictions have also hindered our ability to provide on-site support to our customers and conduct inspections of our contract manufacturers. The disruptions in the global supply chain have resulted in extended lead times for some of our component parts. Management will continue to monitor the impact of the global situation on our financial condition, cash flows, operations, contract manufacturers, industry, workforce and customer relationships.

Impact of Climate Change. Climate change has primarily impacted our business operations by increasing demand for solar power generation and, as a result, for use of our products. While climate change has not resulted in any material negative impact to our operations to date, we recognize the risk of disruptions to our supply chain due to extreme weather events. This has led us to expand the diversity of our supplier base and to partner with more local suppliers to reduce shipping and transportation needs. We are also increasingly partnering with larger scale steel producers rather than smaller suppliers to facilitate scaling of our operations while remaining conscious of the environmental impacts of steel manufacturing as the regulatory landscape around these high-emitting industries evolves. An example of this is our investment in Alpha Steel, a U.S.-based manufacturing partnership with Taihua, a leading steel fabricator.

We also attempt to mitigate the climate-related risks from the use of our products by designing our equipment and systems to have a high-slope tolerance and wind mitigation capabilities, while at the same time reducing the required foundation/pile count needed. This allows our trackers to be installed in increasingly hostile environments with minimal disturbance to the surrounding land.

Liquidity. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below for a discussion of the impact of the items above on our liquidity position.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net loss and adjusted earnings per share ("EPS")

We utilize Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS as supplemental measures of our performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss plus (i) provision (benefit) for income taxes, (ii) interest expense, net, (iii) depreciation expense, (iv)

amortization of intangibles, (v) stock-based compensation and (vi) non-routine legal fees, certain severance and other costs (credits) ~~and (vii) the loss (income) from our unconsolidated subsidiary.~~. We also deduct the contingent gains from the disposal of our investment in unconsolidated subsidiary ~~and from extinguishment of our debt~~ from net loss in arriving at Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted Net Loss as net loss plus (i) amortization of debt issue costs and intangibles, (ii) stock-based compensation, (iii) non-routine legal fees, severance and certain other costs (credits), ~~(iv) the loss (income) from our unconsolidated subsidiary~~ and ~~(v)~~(iv) the income tax expense (benefit) of those ~~adjustments.~~adjustments, if any. We also deduct the contingent gains ~~or add back the losses~~ from the disposal of our investment in unconsolidated subsidiary ~~and from extinguishment of our debt from net loss~~ in arriving at Adjusted Net Loss. Adjusted EPS is defined as Adjusted Net Loss on a per share basis using the weighted average diluted shares outstanding.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS are intended as supplemental measures of performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, U.S. ~~generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).~~GAAP. We present Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EPS, because we believe they assist investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on an ongoing basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we use Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EPS to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies.

Among other limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS do not reflect (i) our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments, and (ii) the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations. Further, the adjustments noted in Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the impact of any income tax expense or benefit. Additionally, other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS differently than we do, which limits its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, and Adjusted EPS should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for performance measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and you should not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. These non-GAAP financial measures, when presented, are reconciled to the most closely applicable U.S. GAAP measure as disclosed below:


	Three months ended September 30,												Three months ended March 31,
	2022						2021						2023						2022
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)	Adjusted EBITDA			Adjusted Net Loss			Adjusted EBITDA			Adjusted Net Loss			Adjusted EBITDA			Adjusted Net Loss			Adjusted EBITDA			Adjusted Net Loss
Net loss per GAAP	$	(25,636	)	$	(25,636	)	$	(22,915	)	$	(22,915	)
Net loss per U.S. GAAP													$	(11,762	)	$	(11,762	)	$	(27,793	)	$	(27,793	)
Reconciling items -
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(151	)		—			41			—
Provision for income taxes														131			—			76			—
Interest expense, net		160			—			301			—			58			—			295			—
Amortization of debt issue costs in interest expense		—			177			—			173			—			177			—			173
Depreciation expense		182			—			53			—			194			—			121			—
Amortization of intangibles		135			135			—			—			140			140			—			—
Stock-based compensation		7,507			7,507			5,381			5,381			4,890			4,890			4,610			4,610
Gain from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary(a)		(1,408	)		(1,408	)		(210	)		(210	)		(898	)		(898	)		(337	)		(337	)
Non-routine legal fees(b)		842			842			988			988			108			108			1,078			1,078
Severance(c)		311			311			—			—			(13	)		(13	)		615			615
Other costs(d)		324			324			270			270			—			—			1,370			1,370
Adjusted Non-GAAP amounts	$	(17,734	)	$	(17,748	)	$	(16,091	)	$	(16,313	)	$	(7,152	)	$	(7,358	)	$	(19,965	)	$	(20,284	)

GAAP net loss per share:
U.S. GAAP net loss per share:
Basic	N/A			$	(0.25	)	N/A			$	(0.24	)	N/A			$	(0.11	)	N/A			$	(0.28	)
Diluted	N/A			$	(0.25	)	N/A			$	(0.24	)	N/A			$	(0.11	)	N/A			$	(0.28	)

Adjusted Non-GAAP net loss per share (Adjusted EPS):
Basic	N/A			$	(0.17	)	N/A			$	(0.17	)	N/A			$	(0.07	)	N/A			$	(0.20	)
Diluted	N/A			$	(0.17	)	N/A			$	(0.17	)	N/A			$	(0.07	)	N/A			$	(0.20	)

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	N/A				102,164,455		N/A				94,596,519		N/A				106,791,198		N/A				99,211,792
Diluted	N/A				102,164,455		N/A				94,596,519		N/A				106,791,198		N/A				99,211,792

(a) Our management excludes the gain from ~~current year~~ collections of contingent contractual amounts arising from the sale in 2021 of our investment in our unconsolidated subsidiary when evaluating our operating performance.

(b) Non-routine legal fees represent legal fees and other costs incurred for matters that were not ordinary or routine to the operations of the business.

(c) Severance costs were incurred in 2022 related to agreements with certain executives due to restructuring changes. Amounts for 2023 represent adjustments to preexisting accruals associated with our December 2022 reduction in workforce.

(d) Other costs ~~include installment payments~~ in ~~both periods relating to a CEO transition event that occurred in 2021, as well as professional services associated with our IPO and a registration statement filing.~~

Nine months ended September 30,

2022

2021

(in thousands, except shares and per share data)

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted Net Loss

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted Net Loss

Net loss per GAAP

$
(79,112
)

$
(79,112
)

$
(82,707
)

$
(82,707
)
Reconciling items -

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

15

—

137

—

Interest expense, net

882

—

515

—

Amortization of debt issue costs in interest expense

—

526

—

288

Depreciation expense

447

—

95

—

Amortization of intangibles

135

—

—

—

Stock-based compensation

15,255

15,255

58,531

58,531

Gain from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary(a)

(1,745
)

(1,745
)

(20,829
)

(20,829
)
Gain on extinguishment of debt

—

—

(790
)

(790
)
Non-routine legal fees(b)

5,742

5,742

1,778

1,778

Severance(c)

1,037

1,037

295

295

Other costs(d)

1,904

1,904

3,121

3,121

Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary(a)

—

—

354

354

Income tax benefit attributable to adjustments

—

—

—

(3
)
Adjusted Non-GAAP amounts

$
(55,440
)

$
(56,393
)

$
(39,500
)

$
(39,962
)

GAAP net loss per share:

Basic

N/A

$
(0.79
)

N/A

$
(1.00
)
Diluted

N/A

$
(0.79
)

N/A

$
(1.00
)

Adjusted Non-GAAP net loss per share (Adjusted EPS):

Basic

N/A

$
(0.56
)

N/A

$
(0.48
)
Diluted

N/A

$
(0.56
)

N/A

$
(0.48
)

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic

N/A

100,642,126

N/A

82,677,824

Diluted

N/A

100,642,126

N/A

82,677,824

(a) Our management excludes the gain from current year collections of contingent contractual amounts arising from the sale in 2021 of our investment in our unconsolidated subsidiary, as well as the gain from the 2021 sale, when evaluating our operating performance, along with the loss from operations of our unconsolidated subsidiary prior to the sale.

~~(b) Non-routine legal fees represent legal fees and other costs incurred for matters that were not ordinary or routine to the operations of the business.~~

~~(c) Severance costs were incurred related to agreements with certain executives due to restructuring changes.~~

~~(d) Other costs~~2022 include certain ~~amounts related to our 2022 acquisition of HX Tracker, as well as~~ costs attributable to ~~settlement~~accelerated vesting of stock-based compensation awards ~~in 2022~~ resulting from our IPO and shareholder ~~follow-on~~follow on registration costs pursuant to our IPO, installment payments relating to a CEO transition event that occurred in 2021 and professional services associated with our IPO and a registration statement filing. Other costs during 2021 also include consulting fees in connection with operations and finance and costs associated with our IPO.

Key Components of Our Results of Operations

The following discussion describes certain line items in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Revenue

Revenue from the sale of our solar tracker systems and customized components of those systems is recognized over time, as work progresses, utilizing an input measure of progress determined by cost incurred to date relative to total expected cost on these projects to

correlate with our performance in transferring control over the tracker systems and their components. Revenue from the sale of individual parts is recognized ~~point-in-time~~at a point in time as and when control transfers based on the terms of the contract. Revenue from sale of term-based software licenses is recognized upon transfer of control to the customer. Revenue for shipping and handling services is recognized over time based on progress in meeting shipping terms of the arrangements. Revenue for engineering consulting and pile tested is recognized as the services are performed. Subscription revenue, which is derived from our subscription-based enterprise licensing model, and support revenue, which is derived from ongoing security updates and maintenance, are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.

Our customers include project developers, solar asset owners and EPC contractors that design and build solar energy projects. For each individual solar project, we enter into a contract with our customers covering the price, specifications, delivery dates and warranty for the products being purchased, among other things. Our contractual delivery period for our solar tracker systems and related parts can vary depending on size of the project and availability of vessels and other means of delivery. Contracts can range in value from tens of thousands to tens of millions of dollars.

Our revenue is affected by changes in the volume and ASP of our solar tracking systems purchased by our customers and volume of sales of software products and engineering services, among other things. The ASP of our solar tracker systems and quarterly volume of sales is driven by the supply of, and demand for, our products, changes in product mix, geographic mix of our customers, strength of competitors’ product offerings, tariff and import restrictions, supply chain issues and availability of government incentives to the end-users of our products. Additionally, our revenue may be impacted by seasonality due to cold weather, which can cause variability in site construction activity.

The vast majority of our revenue in the periods presented was attributable to sales in the United States and Australia. Our revenue growth is dependent on continued growth in the number of solar tracker projects and engineering services we win in competitive bidding processes and growth in our software sales each year, as well as our ability to increase our market share in each of the geographies in which we currently compete, expand our global footprint to new emerging markets, grow our production capabilities to meet demand and continue to develop and introduce new and innovative products that address the changing technology and performance requirements of our customers, among other things.

Cost of revenue and gross profit (loss)

We subcontract with third-party manufacturers to manufacture and deliver our products directly to our customers. Our product costs are affected by the underlying cost of raw materials procured by these contract manufacturers, including steel and aluminum; component costs, including electric motors and gearboxes; technological innovation in manufacturing processes; and our ability to achieve economies of scale resulting in lower component costs. We do not currently hedge against changes in the price of raw materials, but we continue to explore opportunities to mitigate the risks of foreign currency and commodity fluctuations through the use of hedges and foreign exchange lines of credit. Some of these costs, primarily personnel, are not directly affected by sales volume.

We have ~~increased~~made changes to our headcount ~~since our April 2021 IPO~~in recent years as we initially scaled up our ~~business.~~business and, more recently, made adjustments in response to current market conditions. Our gross profit may vary period-to-period due to changes in our headcount, ASP, product costs, product mix, customer mix, geographical mix, shipping methods, warranty costs and seasonality. Pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"), we received employee retention credits during 2021, which reduced the impact of increased personnel costs on our operating results during the prior year comparative period.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses consist of research and development expenses, selling and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses. Personnel-related costs are the most significant component of our operating expenses and include salaries, benefits, bonuses, commissions and stock-based compensation expenses.

~~Our increased headcount has contributed to increased operating costs both in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenue.~~ While we ~~have recently frozen~~froze non-essential hiring during the latter part of 2022, in response to ~~current~~ regulatory issues that ~~are~~were negatively impacting solar project activity levels, and implemented a reduction in workforce of approximately 8% of our employee base at the end of 2022, we expect to resume hiring new employees in the future as needed to support our future expected growth and in response to expected turnover. In addition, our operating costs have been impacted by (i) our level of research activities to originate, develop and enhance our products, (ii) our sales and marketing efforts as we expand our development activities in other parts of the world, and (iii) ~~increased~~variations in legal and professional fees, compliance costs, insurance, facility costs and other costs associated with ~~our expected growth~~a legal settlement reached in December 2022 with respect to an outstanding lawsuit and other strategic changes in ~~being a public company.~~response to changing market conditions.

Results of Operations - Three Months Ended ~~September 30, 2022~~March 31, 2023 Compared to Three Months Ended ~~September 30, 2021~~March 31, 2022


	Three months ended September 30,												Three months ended March 31,
	2022						2021						2023						2022
(in thousands, except percentages)	Amounts			Percentage of revenue			Amounts			Percentage of revenue			Amounts			Percentage of revenue			Amounts			Percentage of revenue
Revenue:
Product	$	3,543			21.4	%	$	45,582			86.0	%	$	32,579			79.7	%	$	30,968			62.5	%
Service		13,029			78.6	%		7,407			14.0	%		8,315			20.3	%		18,585			37.5	%
Total revenue		16,572			100.0	%		52,989			100.0	%		40,894			100.0	%		49,553			100.0	%
Cost of revenue:
Product		11,411			68.9	%		48,090			90.8	%		31,767			77.7	%		34,963			70.6	%
Service		14,676			88.6	%		12,938			24.4	%		7,092			17.3	%		23,877			48.2	%
Total cost of revenue		26,087			157.4	%		61,028			115.2	%		38,859			95.0	%		58,840			118.7	%
Gross profit (loss)		(9,515	)		(57.4	%)		(8,039	)		(15.2	%)		2,035			5.0	%		(9,287	)		(18.7	%)
Operating expenses
Research and development		2,126			12.8	%		2,116			4.0	%		1,922			4.7	%		2,701			5.5	%
Selling and marketing		1,994			12.0	%		2,224			4.2	%		1,711			4.2	%		1,972			4.0	%
General and administrative		13,059			78.8	%		10,391			19.6	%		10,799			26.4	%		13,818			27.9	%
Total operating expenses		17,179			103.7	%		14,731			27.8	%		14,432			35.3	%		18,491			37.3	%
Loss from operations		(26,694	)		(161.1	%)		(22,770	)		(43.0	%)		(12,397	)		(30.3	%)		(27,778	)		(56.1	%)
Interest expense, net		(160	)		(1.0	%)		(301	)		(0.6	%)		(58	)		(0.1	%)		(295	)		(0.6	%)
Gain from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary		1,408			8.5	%		210			0.4	%		898			2.2	%		337			0.7	%
Other income (expense)		(341	)		(2.1	%)		(13	)		0.0	%		(74	)		(0.2	%)		19			0.0	%
Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary		—			0.0	%		—			0.0	%
Loss before income taxes		(25,787	)		(155.6	%)		(22,874	)		(43.2	%)		(11,631	)		(28.4	%)		(27,717	)		(55.9	%)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes		151			0.9	%		(41	)		(0.1	%)		(131	)		(0.3	%)		(76	)		(0.2	%)
Net loss	$	(25,636	)		(154.7	%)	$	(22,915	)		(43.2	%)	$	(11,762	)		(28.8	%)	$	(27,793	)		(56.1	%)

Revenue

We generate our revenue in two streams – Product revenue and Service revenue. Product revenue is derived from the sale of solar tracker systems, customized components for those systems, individual part sales for certain specific transactions and the sale of term-based software licenses. Service revenue includes revenue from shipping and handling services, engineering consulting and pile testing services, our subscription-based enterprise licensing model and maintenance and support services in connection with the term-based software licenses.


	Three months ended September 30,										Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022		2021		$ Change			% Change			2023		2022		$ Change			% Change
Product	$	3,543	$	45,582	$	(42,039	)		(92.2	)%	$	32,579	$	30,968	$	1,611			5.2	%
Service		13,029		7,407		5,622			75.9	%		8,315		18,585		(10,270	)		(55.3	)%
Total revenue	$	16,572	$	52,989	$	(36,417	)		(68.7	)%	$	40,894	$	49,553	$	(8,659	)		(17.5	)%

Product revenue

The ~~decrease~~increase in product revenue for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, as compared to the three months ended ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, was primarily due to ~~(i)~~ a ~~72% decrease~~customer concession charge in ~~MW produced and (ii) a decrease of approximately 72% in ASP.~~

~~The decrease in MW produced was due to the wind down in legacy project activity as a result of supply chain availability and concerns~~2022 that reduced product revenue by project developers and owners in the U.S. in recent months over regulatory and tariff issues, including AD/CVD and Withhold Release Orders ("WROs") pursuant to the UFLPA. We believe the regulatory concerns regarding module availability, among other things, has slowed new and existing project activity in the U.S. during the three months ended September 30, 2022, by pushing some activity into 2023 and beyond. The decrease in ASP for our products was the result of a change in the mix of projects between the periods.$2.0 million.

Service revenue

The ~~increase~~decrease in service revenue for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, as compared to the three months ended ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, primarily resulted from ~~the timing of current~~a decrease in shipping and logistics activity ~~levels for two larger projects and an increase~~as a result of higher production activity in ~~ASP for shipping and logistics services~~the latter part of 2021 as compared to the latter part of 2022 due to ~~higher pricing required~~regulatory issues involving AD/CVD and UFLPA. Adding to ~~cover higher costs.~~this impact was a customer concession charge against service revenue in 2022 of $3.0 million. During the three months ended ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, increases in shipping and logistics costs were not fully recoverable under existing contracts at that time.

Cost of revenue and gross profit (loss)

Gross profit may vary from period-to-period and is primarily affected by our ASP, product costs, timing of tracker production and delivery, customer mix, geographical mix, shipping method, logistics costs, warranty costs and seasonality.


	Three months ended September 30,												Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022			2021			$ Change			% Change			2023			2022			$ Change			% Change
Product	$	11,411		$	48,090		$	(36,679	)		(76.3	)%	$	31,767		$	34,963		$	(3,196	)		(9.1	)%
Service		14,676			12,938			1,738			13.4	%		7,092			23,877			(16,785	)		(70.3	)%
Total cost of revenue	$	26,087		$	61,028		$	(34,941	)		(57.3	)%	$	38,859		$	58,840		$	(19,981	)		(34.0	)%
Gross profit (loss)	$	(9,515	)	$	(8,039	)	$	(1,476	)		18.4	%	$	2,035		$	(9,287	)	$	11,322			(121.9	)%
Gross profit (loss) percentage of revenue		(57.4	%)		(15.2	%)								5.0	%		(18.7	%)

The decrease in cost of revenue for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, as compared to the three months ended ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, was primarily driven by (i) a decrease of ~~72%~~12% in MW produced and (ii) ~~lower product costs due to project mix changes compared to the same period last year. This was partially offset by increases~~a decrease of 56% in ~~overhead~~shipping and logistics activity. In addition, payroll expense and ~~stock-based compensation~~certain other indirect costs decreased during the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022.~~March 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022, as a result of headcount reductions and other cost control efforts.

Our gross profit (loss) percentage of revenue for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023 was ~~negative 57.4%~~a positive 5.0%, as compared to negative ~~15.2%~~18.7% for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2021.~~ March 31, 2022.

We had positive gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2023 largely due to (i) an increase of 12% in our product average selling price, (ii) lower direct and indirect product costs resulting from our design to value efforts and (iii) positive margins on our shipping and logistics services under our more recent contracts.

We had a gross margin loss ~~in our products~~ for the three months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2022 ~~and 2021, as~~due to (i) ~~current period~~a customer concession charge totaling $5.0 million, which reduced our revenue, (ii) production volumes which were not sufficient to cover certain relatively fixed overhead costs and ~~(ii) due~~(iii) our inability to fully recover certain projects that were in a loss position during the three months ended September 30, 2021, as steel prices and costs for retrofits, remediations and product reconfigurations were increasing during that period. We had a service gross margin loss for the three months ended September 30, 2022, due to higher warehousing costs for product in transit to customers. This was partially offset by better pricing in newer contracts that allowed us to recover our costs and from higherincreased shipping and logistics ~~activity levels. The terms of our~~costs under existing contracts ~~during the three months ended September 30, 2021, did not allow us to fully recover cost increases~~at that ~~were occurring during that time from disruptions in the supply chain.~~time.

Research and development

Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries, ~~(net of federal employee retention credits received during 2021),~~ employee benefits, stock-based compensation expenses and travel expenses related to our engineers performing research and development activities to originate, develop and enhance our products. Additional expenses include consulting charges, component purchases and other costs for performing research and development on our software products.


	Three months ended September 30,									Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022		2021		$ Change		% Change			2023		2022		$ Change			% Change
Research and development	$	2,126	$	2,116	$	10		0.5	%	$	1,922	$	2,701	$	(779	)		(28.8	%)

~~Research~~

The decrease in research and development expenses for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022, were mostly flat~~March 31, 2023, as compared to the three months ended ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, was primarily attributable to (i) lower payroll-related costs of $0.4 million as ~~higher payroll and stock compensation expenses from increased~~a result of decreased headcount, ~~were largely offset by~~(ii) lower ~~expenditures~~spending for professional services of $0.3 million and ~~equipment.~~(iii) slightly lower spending on lab activities. Research and development expenses as a percentage of revenue were ~~12.8%~~4.7% for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, as compared to ~~4.0%~~5.5% for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2021. The increased percentage was due mainly to the low level of revenue during the three months ended September 30,~~March 31, 2022.

Selling and marketing

Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries, ~~(net of federal employee retention credits received during 2021),~~ employee benefits, stock-based compensation expenses and travel expenses related to our sales and marketing and business development personnel. Additionally, selling and marketing expenses include costs associated with professional fees and support charges for software subscriptions and licenses, trade shows and conventions.


	Three months ended September 30,										Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022		2021		$ Change			% Change			2023		2022		$ Change			% Change
Selling and marketing	$	1,994	$	2,224	$	(230	)		(10.3	%)	$	1,711	$	1,972	$	(261	)		(13.2	%)

The decrease in selling and marketing expenses was primarily attributable to ~~$0.5~~(i) $0.2 million of lower payroll-related costs and (ii) $0.1 million of lower stock-based compensation ~~expense, partially offset by higher payroll-related costs.~~expense. Selling and marketing costs as a percentage of revenue were ~~12.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to~~ 4.2% for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2021.~~March 31, 2023, compared to 4.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increased percentage was due mainly to the ~~low~~lower level of revenue during the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022.~~March 31, 2023.

General and administrative

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, ~~(net of federal employee retention credits received during 2021),~~ employee benefits, stock-based compensation expenses, and travel expenses related to our executives, finance team, and administrative employees. It also consists of legal, consulting, and professional fees, rent and lease expenses pertaining to our headquarters and international offices, business insurance costs and other costs.


	Three months ended September 30,									Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022		2021		$ Change		% Change			2023		2022		$ Change			% Change
General and administrative	$	13,059	$	10,391	$	2,668		25.7	%	$	10,799	$	13,818	$	(3,019	)		(21.8	%)

The ~~increase~~decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to ~~$1.6~~(i) $1.9 million of ~~higher stock-based compensation expense and $0.6 million of higher~~lower payroll-related costs due to ~~headcount increases.~~lower severance and cash incentive expense as compared to the same period last year and (ii) $1.3 million of lower professional service fees, primarily related to our December 2022 settlement of an outstanding legal matter which eliminated a large amount of legal fees during the three months ended March 31, 2023. These decreases were partially offset by amortization of intangible assets acquired in our June 2022 acquisition of HX Tracker. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue were ~~78.8%~~26.4% for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, compared to ~~19.6%~~27.9% for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2021. The increased percentage was due mainly to the low level of revenue during the three months ended September 30,~~March 31, 2022.

Interest expense, net


	Three months ended September 30,										Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022		2021		$ Change			% Change			2023		2022		$ Change			% Change
Interest expense, net	$	160	$	301	$	(141	)		(46.8	)%	$	58	$	295	$	(237	)		(80.3	)%

Interest expense totaled $0.3 million during each of the three months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2023 and 2022 and primarily consisted of commitment fees on ~~our revolving credit facility with Barclays Bank that we entered into in April 2021,~~the Credit Facility, along with associated debt issue cost amortization. Interest income earned on our cash equivalents totaled approximately ~~$0.1~~$0.2 million during the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022.~~March 31, 2023. The amount of interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was not significant.

Gain from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary


	Three months ended September 30,									Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022		2021		$ Change		% Change			2023		2022		$ Change		% Change
Gain from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary	$	1,408	$	210	$	1,198		570.5	%	$	898	$	337	$	561		166.5	%

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We sold our interest in our unconsolidated subsidiary, Dimension Energy LLC ("Dimension"), on June 24, 2021. Dimension is a community solar developer based in Atlanta, Georgia that provides renewable energy solutions for local communities in the United States. The sales agreement with Dimension includes an earnout provision which provides the potential to receive additional contingent consideration of up to approximately $14.0 million through December 2024, based on Dimension achieving certain performance milestones. The sales agreement also includes a projects escrow release which is an additional contingent consideration to receive $7 million based on Dimension’s completion of certain construction projects in progress at the time of the sale. We made an accounting policy election to account for the contingent gains from the earnout provision and projects escrow release only when those amounts become realizable in the periods subsequent to the disposal date. During the three months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2023 and 2022, ~~and 2021,~~ we received escrow release payments of ~~$1.4~~$0.9 million and ~~$0.2~~$0.3 million, respectively, that were recognized in accordance with our policy election.

~~Results of Operations - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021~~

Nine months ended September 30,

2022

2021

(in thousands, except percentages)

Amounts

Percentage of revenue

Amounts

Percentage of revenue

Revenue:

Product

$
43,677

45.1
%

$
137,799

81.6
%
Service

53,169

54.9
%

31,005

18.4
%
Total revenue

96,846

100.0
%

168,804

100.0
%
Cost of revenue:

Product

62,800

64.8
%

146,964

87.1
%
Service

59,360

61.3
%

45,810

27.1
%
Total cost of revenue

122,160

126.1
%

192,774

114.2
%
Gross profit (loss)

(25,314
)

(26.1
%)

(23,970
)

(14.2
%)
Operating expenses

Research and development

7,538

7.8
%

9,653

5.7
%
Selling and marketing

6,893

7.1
%

6,421

3.8
%
General and administrative

39,966

41.3
%

63,217

37.4
%
Total operating expenses

54,397

56.2
%

79,291

47.0
%
Loss from operations

(79,711
)

(82.3
%)

(103,261
)

(61.2
%)
Interest expense, net

(882
)

(0.9
%)

(515
)

(0.3
%)
Gain from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary

1,745

1.8
%

20,829

12.3
%
Gain on extinguishment of debt

—

0.0
%

790

0.5
%
Other income (expense)

(249
)

(0.3
%)

(59
)

0.0
%
Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary

—

0.0
%

(354
)

(0.2
%)
Loss before income taxes

(79,097
)

(81.7
%)

(82,570
)

(48.9
%)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes

(15
)

0.0
%

(137
)

(0.1
%)
Net loss

$
(79,112
)

(81.7
%)

$
(82,707
)

(49.0
%)

~~Revenue~~

Nine months ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2022

2021

$ Change

% Change

Product

$
43,677

$
137,799

$
(94,122
)

(68.3
)%
Service

53,169

31,005

22,164

71.5
%
Total revenue

$
96,846

$
168,804

$
(71,958
)

(42.6
)%

~~Product revenue~~

The decrease in product revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021, was primarily due to (i) a 47% decrease in MW produced, (ii) a decrease of approximately 37% in ASP, and (iii) a customer concession charge during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

The decrease in MW produced was due to the impact of supply chain availability and concerns by project developers and owners over regulatory and tariff issues, including AD/CVD and WROs pursuant to UFLPA, which slowed or pushed out demand for our trackers in

comparison to production levels for various large projects during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. We believe the regulatory concerns regarding module availability, among other things, has slowed new and existing project activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, by pushing some activity out into 2023 and beyond. The decrease in ASP for our products was the result of a change in the mix of projects between the periods.

~~Service revenue~~

The increase in service revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021, was primarily due to increased shipping and logistics activity levels due to high production activity in the fourth quarter of 2021, and an increase in ASP for shipping and logistics services due to higher pricing required to cover higher costs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, increases in shipping and logistics costs were not fully recoverable under existing contracts at that time. The differential between service revenues and costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was largely due to a customer concession charge recorded against revenues during the first quarter of 2022.

~~Cost of revenue and gross profit (loss)~~

Nine months ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2022

2021

$ Change

% Change

Product

$
62,800

$
146,964

$
(84,164
)

(57.3
)%
Service

59,360

45,810

13,550

29.6
%
Total cost of revenue

$
122,160

$
192,774

$
(70,614
)

(36.6
)%
Gross profit (loss)

$
(25,314
)

$
(23,970
)

$
(1,344
)

5.6
%
Gross profit (loss) percentage of revenue

(26.1
%)

(14.2
%)

The decrease in cost of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021, was primarily driven by (i) a decrease of 47% in MW produced and (ii) lower stock-based compensation costs as a result of accelerated vesting of stock-based awards following our IPO in 2021. This was partially offset by increases in shipping and logistics costs during much of 2021 and into 2022, as well as higher product costs due to project mix changes compared to the same period last year and higher employee salary costs due to headcount increases.

Our gross profit (loss) percentage of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was negative 26.1%, as compared to negative 14.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. We had a gross margin loss in our products for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, as (i) current period volumes were not sufficient to cover certain relatively fixed overhead costs and (ii) due to certain projects that were in a loss position during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, due to our inability to pass on significant cost increases to our customers on fixed price contracts. The decline in the gross profit (loss) percentage was largely due to a $5.0 million customer concession during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as well as higher product costs due to project mix changes. This was partially offset by (i) an increase in shipping and logistics activity levels, as well as increased shipping and logistics revenues in order to cover increased costs, which improved our service margins, despite higher warehousing costs for product in transit to customers, and (ii) lower stock-based compensation costs.

~~Research and development~~

Nine months ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2022

2021

$ Change

% Change

Research and development

$
7,538

$
9,653

$
(2,115
)

(21.9
%)

The decrease in research and development expenses was primarily attributable to $2.8 million of lower stock-based compensation expense as a result of accelerated vesting of stock-based awards following our IPO in 2021. This was partially offset by higher payroll -related costs of $0.8 million due to headcount increases. Research and development expenses as a percentage of revenue were 7.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 5.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increased percentage was due mainly to the lower level of revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

~~Selling and marketing~~

Nine months ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2022

2021

$ Change

% Change

Selling and marketing

$
6,893

$
6,421

$
472

7.4
%

The increase in selling and marketing expenses was primarily attributable to higher provisions for uncollectible receivables totaling $1.1 million, as well as higher payroll, marketing and travel costs. This was partially offset by $1.3 million of lower stock-based compensation expense as a result of accelerated vesting of stock-based awards following our IPO in 2021. Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue were 7.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 3.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increased percentage was due mainly to the lower level of revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

~~General and administrative~~

Nine months ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2022

2021

$ Change

% Change

General and administrative

$
39,966

$
63,217

$
(23,251
)

(36.8
%)

The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to $34.1 million of lower stock-based compensation expense as a result of accelerated vesting of stock-based awards following our IPO in 2021. This was partially offset by (i) higher payroll costs of $4.0 million due to headcount increases, (ii) higher legal and professional fees of $4.0 million, and (iii) higher insurance costs as a result of being a public company since April 2021. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue were 41.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 37.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increased percentage was due mainly to the lower level of revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

~~Interest expense, net~~

Nine months ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2022

2021

$ Change

% Change

Interest expense, net

$
882

$
515

$
367

71.3
%

Interest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, primarily related to commitment fees on our revolving credit facility with Barclays Bank that we entered into in April 2021, along with associated debt issue cost amortization and lender fees paid in connection with a June 2022 amendment to our revolving credit facility. Interest income earned on our cash equivalents totaled approximately $0.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

~~Gain from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary~~

Nine months ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2022

2021

$ Change

% Change

Gain from disposal of investment in unconsolidated subsidiary

$
1,745

$
20,829

$
(19,084
)

(91.6
%)

We sold our interest in our unconsolidated subsidiary, Dimension, on June 24, 2021, recognizing a gain of $20.6 million on the sale. Dimension is a community solar developer based in Atlanta, Georgia that provides renewable energy solutions for local communities in the United States. The sales agreement with Dimension includes an earnout provision which provides the potential to receive additional contingent consideration of up to approximately $14.0 million through December 2024, based on Dimension achieving certain performance milestones. The sales agreement also includes a projects escrow release which is an additional contingent consideration to receive $7 million based on Dimension’s completion of certain construction projects in progress at the time of the sale. We made an accounting policy election to account for the contingent gains from the earnout provision and projects escrow release only when those amounts become realizable in the periods subsequent to the disposal date.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we received $1.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively, from escrow for subsequent completion of certain construction projects that were in progress at the time of the sale.

~~Gain on extinguishment of debt~~

Nine months ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2022

2021

$ Change

% Change

Gain on extinguishment of debt

$
—

$
790

$
(790
)

(100.0
%)

In January 2021, our Paycheck Protection Program loan that was received in April 2020 pursuant to the CARES Act, was forgiven, resulting in a gain on extinguishment of debt. The terms of the CARES Act provided for loan forgiveness if the proceeds were used to retain and pay employees and for other qualifying expenditures.

~~Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary~~

Nine months ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2022

2021

$ Change

% Change

Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary

$
—

$
354

$
(354
)

(100.0
%)

As discussed above, we sold our interest in our unconsolidated subsidiary, Dimension, on June 24, 2021. Our share of the loss prior to the sale from this unconsolidated subsidiary for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, was $0.4 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Since our inception, we have financed our operations primarily through sales of shares of common stock, including our IPO in April 2021, issuance of debt and payments from our customers. Our ability to generate positive cash flow from operations is dependent on contract payment terms, timely collections from our customers and the strength of our gross margins.

We have incurred cumulative losses since inception, resulting in an accumulated deficit of ~~$228.3~~$260.6 million as of ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, and have a history of cash outflows from operations. During the ~~year~~years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022, and the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, we had $132.9 million, $54.5 million and ~~$49.1~~$8.3 million, respectively, of cash outflow from operations. As of ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, we had ~~$49.8~~$41.5 million of cash on hand, ~~$71.0~~$57.9 million of working capital and approximately ~~$98.2~~$98.1 million of unused borrowing capacity under ~~our existing revolving credit facility.~~the Credit Facility. The ~~revolving credit facility~~Credit Facility includes a financial condition covenant stating we are required to have a minimum liquidity, consisting of cash on hand and unused borrowing capacity, of ~~$50.0~~$125.0 million as of each quarter end, ~~through March 31,~~effective June 30, 2023. ~~After considering this financial condition covenant, we had approximately $98.0 million of available liquidity as of September 30, 2022, in order to retain access to our revolving credit facility.~~ Additionally, we had no long-term borrowings or other material obligations requiring the use of cash as of ~~September 30, 2022.~~March 31, 2023, apart from the additional equity investment capital contributions that may be required, as described further in "Note 3, Equity method investment" above.

The UFLPA was passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Biden on December 23, 2021. The UFLPA establishes a rebuttable presumption that the importation of any goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, or that are produced by certain entities, is prohibited by Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and that such goods, wares, articles, and merchandise are not entitled to entry to the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") began implementing the provisions of UFLPA on June 21, 2022, resulting in new rules for solar module importers and reviews by CBP. There continues to be uncertainty in the market around achieving full compliance with UFLPA for the importation of solar modules, whether related to sufficient traceability of materials or other factors. ~~Once there is additional clarity around this, and customers get line-of-sight to module deliveries, we believe the market will see a recovery.~~

Since 2016, CBP has issued a number of WROs directed at forced labor in China, including WROs directed specifically at activity in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. In addition, recent WROs related to polysilicon requires panel importers to demonstrate that polysilicon used in their panels has not been sourced using forced labor. To date, CBP has used the WROs to detain solar panels, which has disrupted the U.S. solar installation market and caused additional uncertainty on future projects.

ITCs have been extended for such projects through at least 2032 and, depending on the location of a particular project and its ability to satisfy certain labor and domestic content requirements, the ITC percentage can berange between 30% and 50%. ~~New~~Manufacturers of specific solar ~~projects~~components are now eligible to claim production tax credits as an alternative to the ITC. ~~We believe~~Implementing regulations for this law ~~will bolster and extend future demand for our products~~are still in ~~the U.S.~~process.

Our costs are affected by certain component costs including steel, motors and micro-chips, as well as transportation costs. Current market conditions and international conflicts that constrain the supply of materials and disrupt the flow of materials from international vendors impact the cost of our products and services, along with overall rates of inflation in the global economy, which have been higher than recent historical rates. WeTransportation costs, including ocean freight and U.S. domestic haul rates, increased at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic but have ~~also seen increases in domestic~~since returned to pre-pandemic rates. Domestic fuel prices, however, continue to be slightly elevated compared to pre-pandemic rates. Additionally, COVID-19 shutdowns in China during 2022 created a backlog of exports and ~~transportation costs in~~increased demand for container shipments from China, but such shutdowns have been eased by the ~~past couple of years.~~Chinese government. These cost increases and decreases impact our operating margins. We have taken steps to expand and diversify our manufacturing partnerships and have ~~in the past employed alternative~~adjusted our modes of transportation to mitigate the impact of ~~the current~~ headwinds that arise in the global supply chain and logistics markets. ~~Although overall transportation~~As an example, we have recently modified our ocean freight from previously using charter shipments to now using containerized shipments as costs ~~are higher than pre-pandemic rates, there has been a decline in recent months in costs for both charter vessels and~~ in the ~~premium~~ container market ~~as well as an easing of congestion~~began to decrease in ~~U.S. ports. However, recent COVID shutdowns in China have created a backlog of exports and increased demand for container shipments from China.~~2022. We continue to monitor the logistics markets and ~~have adjusted~~will continue to evaluate our use of various modes of transportation when warranted to optimize our transportation costs. Additionally, in February 2022, we contracted with a related-party consulting firm to support us in making ongoing improvements to our processes and performance in various areas, including design, sourcing, logistics, pricing, software and our distributed generation business. For further information regarding this consulting firm, see Note 16, "Related party transactions" in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

In accordance with ASC 205-40, Going Concern, we have evaluated whether there are conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, which raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date these condensed consolidated financial statements are issued. While AD/CVD and UFLPA have created uncertainty in the market in recent periods, we believe the Executive Order providing for a 24-month holiday on duties for importation of solar modules and cells from certain countries and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as described above, have reduced the level of uncertainty among solar project owners and developers with regard to new project ~~development.~~development, however we note that implementing regulations for the Inflation Reduction Act are still in process, which creates uncertainty about the extent of its impact on our Company and the solar energy industry. We ~~have~~ also ~~taken~~took significant steps in 2022, and are continuing to take further steps in 2023, to address the recent market challenges and our historical use of cash through the following actions:

•

certain members of our senior management team ~~have foregone~~elected to forego certain cash compensation during the second half of 2022 in exchange for equity compensation;

•

the members of our board of directors agreed to take equity compensation in lieu of cash compensation during 2023;

•

we began making certain incentive compensation payments to all employees in stock rather than cash beginning at the end of the second quarter of 2022;

•

we reduced our workforce by approximately 8% near the end of 2022;

•

we have frozen non-essential hiring, ~~reduced our~~placed restrictions on certain travel, ~~expenses,~~ decreased the future use of consultants and are deferring non-critical initiatives;

•

we ~~have initiated frequent, consistent communication~~reached a settlement agreement with FCX Solar, LLC in December 2022, regarding a lawsuit filed against us relating to claims of patent infringement in order to eliminate future time and expense involved in defending ourselves in this action; under the settlement agreement, we were able to utilize our ~~customers,~~common stock to satisfy a portion of the settlement payment;

•

we made an investment to acquire a 45% ownership interest in Alpha Steel, a manufacturing partnership with Taihua, which ~~has allowed us~~will enhance our domestic supply chain to ~~resolve issues preventing timely collection~~reduce our exposure to import duties and import restrictions, as described further in "Note 3, Equity method investment" below;

•

we began selling newly issued shares of ~~certain past due outstanding receivables;~~our common stock under our ATM program (as defined herein) in 2023, as described further in "Note 4, ATM program" below; and

•

we continue to actively explore options to obtain additional sources of capital through either the issuance of new debt or equity. ~~For example, (a) we executed Amendment No. 2~~

A number of the steps above, as well as improvements in the logistics markets and easing of supply chain constraints, contributed to ~~our existing revolving credit facility~~us having positive gross profit in ~~June 2022, as described further in Note 11 below, which has increased available liquidity under our credit facility through~~the three months ended March 31, 2023, ~~and, (b) as described further in Note 15, we filed a prospectus supplement on September 14, 2022, providing us with~~which also reduced our use of cash required to fund our operations during the ~~ability to sell from time to time, and in one or more transactions, newly issued shares of our common stock with an aggregate offering price of up to $100 million in future "at the market" offerings.~~current period.

We have achieved success in executing certain of the initiatives above and we continue to work to further reduce our use of cash to fund our operations. We expect the two-year holiday on duties announced by President Biden in June 2022 will reduce the level of uncertainty in the market due to the ongoing AD/CVD investigation by the U.S. Department of Commerce, as described above, and we believe passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will also benefit demand for our products in the ~~U.S.~~United States. At the same time, however, new rules for module importers and reviews by CBP pursuant to achieving full compliance with UFLPA are expected to continue creating uncertainty in the market. However, once there is additional clarity around compliance with UFLPA and customers get

line-of-sight to module deliveries, we believe the market will see a recovery. While there are already many underlying drivers of growth in the solar industry, the expected positive impact on demand for our products could take longer than expected to occur. In addition, market conditions could deteriorate significantly from what we currently expect, and regulatory and international trade policies could become more stringent

as a result of (i) findings from the U.S. Department of Commerce's AD/CVD investigation, (ii) the level of enforcement of regulations issued under UFLPA, and (iii) other factors, which may result in a need for us to issue additional debt or obtain new equity financing to fund our operations beyond the next twelve months. We may be unable to obtain any desired additional financing on terms favorable to us, or at all, depending on market and other conditions. The ability to raise additional financing depends on numerous factors that are outside of our control, including macroeconomic factors such as the impact of the ~~COVID 19~~COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, the ongoing conflict in the Ukraine, market conditions, the health of financial institutions (including the recent bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank and related impacts that have occurred and continue to occur in the banking industry), investors' and lenders' assessments of our prospects and the prospects of the solar industry in general.

Statements of cash flows

The following table shows our cash flows from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities for the stated periods:


	Nine months ended September 30,						Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2022			2021			2023			2022
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(49,085	)	$	(92,414	)	$	(8,316	)	$	(53,106	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(4,076	)		21,554
Net cash used in investing activities								(30	)		(186	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		788			178,140			5,469			428
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		8			9			(15	)		62
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	(52,365	)	$	107,289
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash							$	(2,892	)	$	(52,802	)

Operating activities

During the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, we used approximately ~~$59.9~~$4.1 million of cash to fund ~~(i) losses on certain~~a portion of our ~~projects, largely related to increased material and logistics costs due to supply chain disruptions during the past year that were not fully recoverable and (ii)~~ current period expenditures for personnel and facilities, legal and professional fees, insurance, research and development and various other operating activities. ~~Economic conditions~~This compares to $22.7 million of cash used during ~~2021~~the three months ended March 31, 2022, primarily for funding of (i) losses on certain projects and ~~to date in 2022 caused our industry to experience rapid commodity price increases~~(ii) prior period expenditures for personnel and ~~significant increases in transportation costs since the beginning of 2021 which negatively impacted our margins in the near term~~facilities, legal and ~~thus, our cash flow from operations.~~professional fees, and various other period costs.

Additionally, on March 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated an investigation of claims related to alleged circumvention of U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties by solar manufacturers in certain Southeast Asian countries. This decision resulted in some developers deferring projects later in the year due to the uncertainty of panel supply and costs, which negatively impacted our revenues and our cash flows during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. On June 6, 2022, President Biden issued an Executive Order allowing U.S. solar deployers the ability to import solar modules and cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam free from certain duties for 24 months, along with other incentives designed to accelerate U.S. domestic production of clean energy technologies. U.S. developers are now looking to reactivate projects they were pushing out and we expect this will increase demand for solar trackers in the U.S. in 2023.

~~A total of approximately $10.8~~Approximately $4.3 million of cash was ~~provided~~also used for working capital and other increases during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2022, through reductions in working capital~~March 31, 2023, primarily as ~~we were able to reach settlements with certain customers to collect past due receivables owed.~~

a result of production activity and the timing of vendor payments. During the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, we also used approximately ~~$43.3~~$30.4 million ~~to fund operating expenses as we continued to expand our presence to additional countries. A total~~ of ~~$49.1 million was also used during the nine months ended September 30, 2021,~~cash to fund increases in working capital and other items, largely related to ~~increased~~(i) a slowdown in collections from customers during the period and (ii) project ~~activity levels and an increase in deposits made to secure supply capacity for the back half of 2021.~~activity.

Investing activities

During the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, we ~~paid approximately $0.5~~made an initial equity investment of $0.9 million primarily for new lab equipment to be used for product testing, as well as new computer and IT equipment, acquired during the latter part of 2021, and $0.3 million for new IT equipment and tooling acquired during the current year-to-date period.in Alpha Steel, a manufacturing partnership with Taihua, in which we hold a 45% interest. Additionally, we received ~~$1.7~~$0.9 million of contingent payments from escrow in connection with ~~our~~the June 2021 sale of our equity interest in Dimension due to the subsequent completion of certain construction projects that were in progress at the time of the sale.

On June 14, 2022, we closed on the acquisition of HX Tracker for a total purchase price of $8.7 million, consisting of cash and stock. Additionally, on July 1, 2022, we acquired for approximately $0.8 million certain assets from Standard Sun, Inc. constituting their pile

~~testing and equipment installation business. The cash portion of the purchase price for both businesses, totaling approximately $5.1 million, was paid during the third quarter of 2022.~~

During the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, our capital spending on new lab, computer and IT equipment was approximately ~~$0.8~~$0.5 million. Additionally, we ~~sold~~received $0.3 million in contingent payments from escrow in connection with the sale of our equity interest in Dimension, ~~on June 24, 2021, receiving proceeds of $22.3 million.~~as described above.

Financing activities

During the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, we began sales of newly issued shares of our common stock in various daily transactions under our ATM program, receiving cash proceeds of nearly $5.5 million. We also received ~~$0.8~~$0.1 million of proceeds from employee exercises of stock options. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, $0.4 million of proceeds from employee exercises of stock options were received.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we paid off the $1.0 million of outstanding borrowings under our Western Alliance Bank revolving line of credit facility. In April 2021, we completed our IPO, receiving proceeds of $241.2 million from sale of 19,840,000 shares of our common stock. We also paid $5.9 million in cash for offering costs in connection with the IPO during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Proceeds from the IPO were used for general corporate purposes, with $54.2 million used to purchase an aggregate of 4,455,384 shares of our common stock, including shares resulting from the settlement of certain vested RSUs and exercise of certain options in connection with the IPO at the IPO price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. In connection with entering into our senior revolving credit facility on April 30, 2021, we also incurred approximately $2.0 million of costs associated with the new credit facility.

Revolving line of credit

On April 30, 2021, we entered into ~~a three-year senior secured revolving credit facility with various lenders, including Barclays Bank PLC, as issuing lender,~~ the ~~swingline lender and as administrative agent (the “Credit~~Credit Facility ~~Agreement”).~~Agreement.

On June 2, 2022, we entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Facility Agreement (the "Amendment") which, among other things, amended certain terms of the Credit Facility Agreement, including without limitation, to (i) reduce the minimum liquidity level in the minimum liquidity financial covenant from $125.0 million to $50.0 million until March 31, 2023, and (ii) set forth additional financial condition covenants and reporting requirements that apply if ~~the Company does~~we do not maintain specified minimum liquidity from the effectiveness of the Amendment until the earlier of (x) March 31, 2023, and (y) the occurrence of certain specified conditions. The new financial condition covenants include the following: (i) if loans are outstanding, (x) ~~the Company~~we shall not have more than $25.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents for longer than three business days, and (y) the ratio of the amount of (A) 75% of specified third party accounts receivables to (B) outstanding loans shall not be less than 1.10:1.00 at the end of each month and (ii) ~~the Company~~we shall limit the amount of cash it pays to third parties (net of all cash received by ~~the Company~~us (subject to certain exclusions)) to not more than $50.0 million, with the financial covenants described in the foregoing clauses (i)(y) and (ii) only being applicable if ~~the Company fails~~we fail to maintain specified minimum liquidity, with ~~the Company~~us currently maintaining such specified minimum liquidity as of ~~September 30, 2022.~~March 31, 2023. Additionally, prior to March 31, 2023, ~~the Company~~we and ~~its~~our restricted subsidiaries under the Credit Facility Agreement ~~are~~were not permitted to (i) incur additional indebtedness for borrowed money, other than through the Credit Facility Agreement or specified permitted unsecured debt, or (ii) pay dividends, subject to specified exceptions. The Amendment also sets forth certain informational rights of the lenders.

The Credit Facility Agreement includes the following terms: (i) a base rate of LIBOR, plus 3.25% per annum, (ii) initial commitment fees of 0.50% per annum; (iii) initial letter of credit fees of 3.25% per annum; and (iv) other customary terms for a corporate revolving credit facility. Should LIBOR rates become unavailable during the term of the Credit Agreement, the rate per annum on loans will be based on the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or a successor SOFR administrator.

We have not made any draws on ~~the revolving credit facility~~our Credit Facility as of ~~September 30, 2022.~~March 31, 2023. However, as of ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, we ~~did have $1.8~~had $1.9 million in letters of credit outstanding that reduced our available borrowing capacity to approximately ~~$98.2~~$98.1 million.

The ~~facility~~Credit Facility is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of our assets, subject to certain exclusions, and customary guarantees. As of ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, we were in full compliance with our financial condition covenants.

Effective June 30, 2023, we will be required to maintain a minimum liquidity level of $125.0 million at each quarter end in order to utilize the Credit Facility.

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Management Estimates

We prepare our interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements also requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported revenue and expenses

during the period. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from the estimates made by our management. To the extent that there are differences between our estimates and actual results, our future financial statement presentation, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows will be affected. We believe that the accounting policies discussed below are critical to understanding our historical and future performance, as these policies relate to the more significant areas involving management’s judgments and estimates. Critical accounting policies and estimates are those that we consider the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations because they require our most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain.

We believe that the accounting policies described below involve a significant degree of judgment and complexity. Accordingly, we believe these are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our condensed consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

Revenue recognition

Policy description

Identify the contract with a customer: A contract with a customer exists when (i) the Company enters into an enforceable contract with a customer that defines each party’s rights regarding the products and services to be transferred and identifies the payment terms related to these products and services, (ii) the contract has commercial substance, and (iii) the Company determines that collection of substantially all consideration for products and services that are transferred is probable based on the customer’s intent and ability to pay the promised consideration. In assessing the recognition of revenue, we also evaluate whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as one contract and if the combined or single contract should be accounted for as multiple performance obligations which could change the amount of revenue and profit (loss) recorded in a period. Change orders may include changes in specifications or design, manner of performance, equipment, materials, scope of work, and/or the period of completion of the project. We analyze change orders to determine if they should be accounted for as a modification to an existing contract or a new stand-alone contract.

of the contract with our customer are satisfied. Generally, this occurs with the transfer of control of the asset, which is in line with shipping terms.

entitled in exchange for transferring the good(s) or service(s) to the customer. We allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation identified in the contract on a relative standalone selling price basis.

Recognize revenue when or as the Company satisfies a performance obligation: For each performance obligation identified, we determine at contract inception whether we satisfy the performance obligation over time or at a point in time. The performance obligations in the contracts for our solar tracker systems and customized components of those systems are satisfied ~~over-time~~over time as work progresses, utilizing an input measure of progress determined by cost-to-cost measures on these projects as this faithfully depicts our performance in transferring control. Additionally, our performance does not create an asset with an alternative use, due to the highly customized nature of the product, and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. Our performance obligations for individual part sales for certain specific transactions are recognized ~~point-in-time~~at a point in time as and when control transfers based on the Incoterms for the contract. Our performance obligations for engineering consulting and pile testing services are recognized at a point in time upon completion of the services. Our performance obligations for term-based software licenses are recognized ~~point-in-time~~at a point in time as and when control transfers, either upon delivery to the customer or the software license start date, whichever is later. Our performance obligations for shipping and handling services are satisfied ~~over-time~~over time as the services are delivered over the term of the contract. We recognize revenue for subscription and other services on a straight-line basis over the contract period. With regard to support revenue, a time-elapsed method is used to measure progress because we transfer control evenly over the contractual period. Accordingly, the fixed consideration related to support revenue is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term.

Judgments and assumptions

The timing and amounts of revenue and cost of revenue recognition, as well as recording of related receivables and deferred revenue, is highly dependent on our identification of performance obligations in each contract and our estimates by contract of total project cost and our progress toward project completion as of each period end. Certain estimates are subject to factors outside of our control that may impact our suppliers and the global supply chain. As an example, we began to experience increases in steel prices and shipping and logistics costs, as well as delays in delivery of our products to customers during 2021, which negatively impacted our results of operations as we were not able to recover all of the additional costs under certain of our fixed fee contracts. Certain of these increases have since been mitigated as supply chain constraints have eased and as we have adjusted our use of various modes of transportation when warranted to optimize our transportation costs. We base our estimates on the best information available at each period end, but future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, and actual results could differ materially from our assumptions and estimates.

Accounts receivable, net

Policy description

Trade receivables are recorded at invoiced amounts, net of allowances for ~~doubtful accounts if applicable,~~credit losses, and do not bear interest. We generally do not require collateral from our customers; however, in certain circumstances, we may require letters of credit, other collateral, additional guarantees or advance payments. ~~The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on our assessment of the collectability of our customer accounts.~~

We ~~plan to adopt~~adopted ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments effective January 1, 2023. As a result, we now establish an allowance for credit losses based on the expected lifetime credit loss of our customer accounts. For the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2022, ~~and 2021,~~ we ~~have~~ utilized the incurred loss model in estimating our allowance for doubtful ~~accounts. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-13 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.~~accounts during that period.

Judgments and assumptions

~~We regularly review~~The allowance for credit losses is based on the lifetime expected credit loss of our ~~accounts receivable~~customer accounts. To assess the lifetime expected credit loss, we utilize a loss rate method that ~~remain outstanding past their applicable payment terms~~takes into consideration historical experience and ~~establish allowances or make potential write-offs by considering~~ certain other factors, as appropriate, such as ~~historical experience, industry data,~~ credit quality ~~age of balances~~ and current economic or other conditions that may affect a ~~customers’~~customer's ability to pay.

Adjustments to the allowance are largely dependent on historical experience involving amounts previously collected from our customers in recent years. Historical experience used in making such adjustments may ~~either impact~~not reflect current actual experience and may result in greater variability in the ~~amount of revenue previously~~amounts recognized ~~or bad debt expense depending on the facts and circumstances leading~~in our allowance for expected credit losses as compared to the ~~adjustment. Adjustments~~incurred loss method that was utilized prior to amounts originally estimated to be collectible that are considered to be potential price concessions as a result of a dispute regarding performance or other matters affecting customer relationships will result in a reduction in revenue whereas adjustments due to changes in customer credit risk or their expected ability to pay will be recognized in bad debt expense.January 1, 2023.

Warranty

Policy description

Judgments and assumptions

We base our estimated warranty obligations on our historical experience and forward-looking factors including the nature and frequency of product failure rates and costs to address future claims. These estimates are inherently uncertain given our relatively short history of sales and changes to our historical or projected warranty experience may result in material changes to our warranty reserve in the future. Additionally, we make estimates of what costs we believe will be recoverable from the manufacturer of our products that we use to offset our obligations to our customers.

Stock-based compensation

Policy description

use of a lattice model or a Monte Carlo simulation for awards with market conditions. The fair value of RSUs is based on the estimated fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. ~~Since completion of our IPO, we~~We consider the closing price of our stock, as reported on the Nasdaq Global Market, to be the fair value of our stock on the grant date.

Judgments and assumptions

The Black-Scholes model relies on various assumptions, in addition to the exercise price of the option and the value of our common stock on the date of grant. These assumptions include:

Expected Term: The expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and is calculated as the average of the option vesting and contractual terms, based on the simplified method. The simplified method deems the term to be the average of the time-to-vesting and the contractual life of the options.

Expected Volatility: Since the Company did not have a trading history of its common stock prior to our IPO and since such trading history subsequent to our IPO is limited, the expected volatility is derived from the average historical stock volatilities of several public companies within the Company’s industry that it considers to be comparable to its business over a period equivalent to the expected term of the stock option grants.

Risk-Free-Interest-Rate: The Company bases the risk-free interest rate on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equivalent to the expected term.

Expected Dividend: The Company has not issued any dividends in its history and does not expect to issue dividends over the life of the options and, therefore, has estimated the dividend yield to be zero.

We used Monte Carlo simulations for certain awards granted with market conditions which provided an estimated average present value for each award based on a simulation assuming Geometric Brownian Motion in a risk-neutral framework using 100,000 simulation paths to determine the derived service and vesting periods.

Changes to any of ~~these~~our assumptions, but particularly our estimates of expected term and volatility, could change the fair value of our options and impact the amount of stock-based compensation expense we report each period.

Impairment

Policy description - long-lived assets and intangible assets

We ~~typically employ third-party valuation consultants to assist~~review our long-lived assets that are held for use for impairment whenever events or changes in ~~fair value determinations involving~~circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable or that its useful life may be shorter than previously expected. If such impairment indicators are present or other factors exist that indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, we determine whether an impairment has occurred through the use of ~~lattice models~~an undiscounted cash flow analysis of the asset at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows exist. If an impairment has occurred, we recognize a loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset, which in most cases is estimated based upon Level 3 unobservable inputs. If the asset is determined to have a remaining useful life shorter than previously expected, an adjustment for the shorter remaining life will be made for purposes of recognizing future depreciation expense. Assets are classified as held for sale when we have a plan, approved by the appropriate levels of management, for disposal of such assets, as well as other considerations, and those assets are stated at the lower of carrying value or ~~Monte Carlo simulations involving multiple simulation paths~~estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell.

Policy description - goodwill

Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to a periodic assessment for impairment at least annually, or whenever events and circumstances indicate an impairment may exist. Our assessments may include qualitative factors such as current or expected industry and market conditions, our overall financial performance, share price trends, market capitalization and other company-specific events.

We operate in one segment, being the consolidated entity, which we have also determined is the reporting unit for goodwill impairment.

Judgments and assumptions

Key judgments and assumptions may include:

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determination of whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of our long-lived assets or goodwill might be impaired. Such factors to consider may include an evaluation of changes in the business or regulatory climate, market conditions or other events impacting our operations;

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estimating future cash flows of our long-lived assets or asset groups and intangible assets, which may involve assumptions as to the lowest level of our assets at which cash flows are generated, as well as future growth and risk-adjusted discount rates, as well as a ~~risk-neutral framework.~~terminal growth rate or value and future market conditions;

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estimates of assumptions a market participant would use in determining the fair value of the affected long-lived assets or asset groups; and

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estimating the fair value of the consolidated company.

We have not identified any impairments of our long-lived assets, intangible assets or goodwill as of March 31, 2023.

JOBS Act accounting election

We are an emerging growth company, as defined in the JOBS Act. Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We elected to use the allowed extended transition period for adopting new or revised accounting standards.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risk in the ordinary course of our business. Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. Our market risk exposure is primarily a result of customer concentrations and fluctuations in steel, aluminum and logistics/transportation prices. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

Fair value of financial instruments

Our financial instruments consist of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are stated at their carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short time to the expected receipt or payment date.

We had $41.5 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand, the vast majority of which was located in the United States, and no debt outstanding as of March 31, 2023. We regularly maintain cash balances with various financial institutions that exceed federally insured amounts, but we have experienced no losses associated with these amounts as of March 31, 2023. We have also taken action in 2023 to reallocate cash balances between different financial institutions based on our assessment as to the financial health of certain institutions.

We have no other financial instruments as of March 31, 2023, other than cash equivalents and certain non-functional currency intercompany and third-party receivables and payables, which are subject to foreign exchange, interest rate or market risks.

Concentrations of major customers

Our customers include project developers, solar asset owners and EPC contractors that design and build solar energy projects We do not require collateral on our accounts receivables.

We typically rely on a small number of customers that account for a large portion of our revenue each period and our outstanding receivables at each period end.

Further, our accounts receivables are from companies within or serving the solar industry and, as such, we are exposed to normal industry credit risks. We continually evaluate our reserves for potential credit losses and establish initial reserves based on our expectation of lifetime expected credit losses.

Commodity Price Risk

We subcontract to various contract manufacturers, who manufacture and deliver products directly to our customers. We, therefore, do not procure raw materials and commodities directly. We are subject to indirect risk from fluctuating market prices of certain commodity raw materials, including steel and aluminum, which are used in our products, through our contract manufacturers, as increases in these

commodity prices would increase our cost of procuring subcontracting services. Prices of these raw materials may be affected by supply restrictions or other market factors from time to time. Significant price increases for these raw materials could reduce our operating margins

if we are unable to recover such increases in costs from our customers, and could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of ~~disclosure controls~~Disclosure Controls and ~~procedures~~Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our ~~principal executive officer~~Chief Executive Officer and ~~principal financial officer,~~our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and ~~procedures. Solely~~procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") as ~~a result~~ of the ~~material weaknesses described below,~~end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our ~~principal executive officer~~Chief Executive Officer and ~~principal financial officer~~Chief Financial Officer concluded that ~~as of September 30, 2022,~~ our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q were ~~not effective.~~

~~We have performed additional analyses, reconciliations, and other post-closing procedures and have concluded that, notwithstanding the material weaknesses~~effective in our internal control over financial reporting, the condensed consolidated financial statements fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with GAAP.

~~Limitations on effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures~~

~~In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only~~providing reasonable assurance ~~of achieving the desired control objectives. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance~~ that ~~the~~ information required to be disclosed by ~~a company~~us in ~~the~~ reports that ~~it files~~we file or ~~submits~~submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to ~~the company’s~~our management, including ~~its principal executive~~our Chief Executive Officer and ~~principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions,~~Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required ~~disclosure. Management recognizes~~disclosures.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that ~~any~~our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well ~~designed~~conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of ~~achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating~~ the ~~cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.~~

~~Description of material weaknesses~~

~~We determined that we had material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021. Specifically, we identified certain~~ control ~~deficiencies in~~system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and ~~operation~~the benefits of ~~our internal~~ controls ~~over financial reporting that constituted the following material weaknesses:~~

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We did not have a sufficient complement of experienced personnel with the requisite technical knowledge of public company accounting and reporting and for non-routine, unusual or complex transactions. This material weakness contributedmust be considered relative to ~~the following material weaknesses.~~

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We did not design and maintain adequate controls over the period-end close and financial reporting process including establishment of accounting policies and procedures, certain account reconciliations, cut-off, segregation of duties, journal entries and financial statement preparation. This material weakness contributed to material adjustments in prior consolidated financial statements principally, but not limited to, the following areas: earnings per share calculations, definite-lived intangibles, warranty obligation, cut-off of revenue transactions and related cost of sales. This material weakness also contributed to misstatements in our stock-based compensation and weighted-average common shares outstanding, which led to the revision of our interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2021, and for the three- and six-months period then ended.

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~~We did not design and maintain effective information technology general controls over the IT systems used for preparation~~their costs. Because of the financial statements. Specifically, we did not design and maintain (i) program change management controls to ensure that information technology program and data changes affecting financial IT applications and underlying accounting records were identified, tested, authorized and implemented appropriately; (ii) user access controls to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and that adequately restrict user and privileged access to financial applications, programs and data to appropriate Company personnel; and (iii) testing and approval controls for program development to ensure that new software development is aligned with business and IT requirements.

~~Although there were~~inherent limitations in all control systems, no material adjustments to prior period consolidated financial statements as a result of IT deficiencies, these IT deficiencies, when aggregated, could impact the effectiveness of IT-dependent controls (such as automated controls that address the risk of material misstatement to one or more assertions, along with the IT controls and underlying data that

support the effectiveness of system-generated data and reports) that could result in misstatements potentially impacting all financial statement accounts and disclosures that would not be prevented or detected. Accordingly, we have determined that these IT deficiencies in the aggregate constitute a material weakness.

Additionally, the above material weaknesses could result in a misstatement of our account balances or disclosures that would result in a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements that would not be prevented or detected.

~~Remediation plan for the material weaknesses~~

To address our material weaknesses, we have implemented and continue to implement a remediation plan. We have added key personnel with requisite technical knowledge of public company accounting including a Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting, a Director of Tax Accounting and Reporting and a Corporate Controller. We also hired an experienced Director of Internal Audit that reports directly to the audit committee of our board of directors. We hired a Chief Information Officer & Chief Data Officer and a Director of Information Technology to strengthen our information technology infrastructure. During 2021, we implemented Blackline's account reconciliation tool, and ensured segregation of duties for journal entries and account reconciliations. We have been formalizing documentation of accounting and IT policies and internal controls. In addition, a disclosure committee charter was established, and several training sessions related to internal controls and disclosure controls were provided. We continue to work to design and implement improvements and believe these efforts have improved our internal control over financial reporting. We are currently in the process of testing and validating the effectivenessevaluation of controls ~~we have put in place to date,~~can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and ~~will continue to design and implement future controls as we finalize our control assessment. The final results~~instances of ~~our design, implementation and testing of controls may indicate that not all of~~fraud, if any, within the identified material weaknesses have been remediated as of December 31, 2022. Additionally, the changes made may not prevent the identification of material weaknesses in the future, which could impair our ability to accurately and timely report our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, including our filing of quarterly or annual reports with the SEC.Company can be detected.

Changes in ~~internal control~~Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There ~~have been~~were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended ~~September 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2023, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we ~~are subject to routine legal~~may become involved in various claims, lawsuits, investigations, and other proceedings, arising in the normal course of ~~operating our~~ business. ~~Currently there are no claims or proceedings against us that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.~~

We are in communication with CBP about the facts involved in an effort to resolve these matters expeditiously and amicably. CBP has legally finalized the 625 Assessment, which may require that we file an administrative protest to challenge the amounts assessed. The 939 Assessment remains “suspended,” which allows the Company to work with CBP to resolve the matter without a formal protest, which we are pursuing. Based on the above, and under the relevant accounting guidance related to loss contingencies, we have made no accrual for the ~~Southern District~~amounts claimed by CBP as of New York. The complaint alleged breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment claims related to a patent license agreement and consulting relationship between FCX and us. FCX sought damages of approximately $134 million in the lawsuit. On July 2, 2021,March 31, 2023, as we filed a motion to dismiss the fraud and unjust enrichment claims. On July 16, 2021, FCX filed an amended complaint asserting the same claims as the original complaint. On July 22, 2021, we advised the court that FTC would stand on its motion to dismiss, and at the request of the court, we filed a revised motion citing the amended complaint. FCX filed its response on August 19, 2021, and we filed a reply on September 7, 2021. Oral argument on our motion to dismiss was held on February 3, 2022, and the Court granted our motion on February 7, 2022, dismissing FCX's fraud and unjust enrichment claims and leaving only a claim for breach of a license agreement. On May 29, 2021, FCX filed a separate lawsuit against us in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleging a claim for patent infringement related to U.S. Patent No. 10,903,782. FCX seeks an unspecified amount of damages, including past and future royalties, and injunctive relief. Our answer to that complaint was filed on June 22, 2021, along with our motion to transfer the patent suit to the Southern District of New Yorkdo not consider these amounts to be ~~consolidated with~~a probable obligation, as such term is defined and interpreted under the ~~New York litigation. FCX filed an amended complaint asserting claims~~relevant accounting guidance, for direct patent infringement, indirect infringement by active inducement, and contributory infringement on July 27, 2021, and we filed our answer to that complaint on August 10, 2021. On October 25, 2021, our motion to transfer the case to the Southern Districtus at this time. However, because matters of New York was granted, and the patent case was consolidated with FCX's contract case on November 19, 2021. On April 15, 2022, FCX moved for leave to file a second amended complaint to add additional breach of contract claims related to the patent license agreement. We opposed the motion on April 29, 2022, and FCX filed its reply on May 6, 2022. The Court has not yet ruled on FCX's motion. On March 7, 2022, FCX filed its opening claim construction brief. We filed our rebuttal claim construction brief on April 7, 2022, and FCX filed its reply on April 18, 2022. The Court held a hearing on claim construction on June 1, 2022. On June 16, 2022, the Court issued its claim construction order, adopting FCX's claim constructions for the disputed claim terms. Discovery in this ~~consolidated matter is ongoing. On June 2, 2022, we filed a petition for~~ ~~Inter Partes~~ review of FCX's U.S. Patent No. 10,903,782 before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board. On September 27, 2022, the parties jointly moved for a 30-day stay "to allow the parties to work on settlement," which the Court granted. The parties subsequently requested a further stay of proceedings until November 21, 2022, which the Court also granted. We believe the claims asserted in both lawsuits brought by FCXnature are ~~without merit, and we plan to vigorously defend against them. Because litigation is~~ subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings or developments could occur despite our belief that the ~~claims~~tariffs and duties asserted are ~~without merit,~~incorrect, there can be no certainty that the Company may not ultimately incur charges ~~in excess of presently~~that are not currently recorded as liabilities. Since the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the costs associated with them could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or liquidity.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

We are subject to a number of risks that if realized could adversely affect our business, strategies, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Some of the more significant risks and uncertainties we face include those summarized below. The summary below is not exhaustive and is qualified by reference to the full set of risk factors set forth in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our 2022 Annual ~~Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 ("Annual Report").~~Report. Please carefully consider all of the information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our 2022 Annual Report, including the full set of risks set forth in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of our 2022 Annual Report, and in our other filings with the SEC before making an investment decision regarding us.

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Risks related to our business and our industry – We are a relatively new public company with a history of losses that provides products and services to the solar industry, which is rapidly changing and dependent on being competitive with the price of electricity generated from other sources. We face competition from other companies that may be larger than us and have more financial resources than we have which could impact our ability to compete for new business.

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Risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic – We face risks of significant supply chain disruptions that can cause delays in product deliveries and result in financial penalties and in our ability to serve our customers at their project sites and to meet their training needs due to the lack of availability of qualified personnel and the impact of governmental health-related restrictions and shelter-in-place orders.

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Risks related to intellectual property – We face the risk of not being able to adequately protect or defend our intellectual property and property rights in the various countries in which we do business.

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Risks related to manufacturing and supply chain – We face risks in meeting the needs of our customers due to our reliance on contract manufacturers, including on their ability to obtain raw materials in a cost effective and timely manner and to provide timely deliveries of finished products to us and our customers.

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Risks related to government ~~regulation~~regulations and legal compliance – We face risks to the demand for our products from our customers due to changes in, or expiration of, governmental incentives and existing tax credits and other benefits. Additionally, changes in the trade environment and tax treaties between the United States and other countries, such as China, as well as import tariffs and other laws and regulations that impact the ability to import our products or other products necessary for the construction of solar energy projects, have adversely and could continue to adversely affect our business.

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Risks related to information technology and data privacy – We face reputational and monetary risks from cybersecurity ~~deficiencies~~incidents and the unauthorized disclosure of personal or sensitive data relating to our employees, customers, vendors and others.

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Risks related to ownership of our common stock – The holders of our common stock face a risk of loss in their investment in us due to fluctuations in our stock price as a result of ~~issuances of additional shares of common stock, incurrence of indebtedness,~~ changing market conditions, ~~international trade tensions,~~any future issuances of stock, our future financial performance, our corporate legal structure and the substantial ownership in our stock by our directors, executive officers and principal stockholders.

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Risks related to COVID-19 and other health epidemics – We face risks of our business being adversely impacted by the effects of a widespread outbreak of contagious disease, including the recent COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 caused significant supply chain disruptions beginning in 2020 that resulted in delays in product delivery and completion and caused increased transportation costs, as well as labor shortages. As a result of its multiple variants, the duration and intensity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain and continues to evolve.

Additionally, as described further in Note 2 in Part 1, Item 1 under the section "Liquidity" and in Part 1, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the section "Liquidity and Capital Resources", we have a history of cash outflows to fund operations. ~~As of September 30, 2022, we had $98.0 million of available liquidity, after taking into consideration a minimum liquidity covenant in our senior secured revolving credit facility.~~

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

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

On June 14, 2022, we issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock to certain former stockholders of HX Tracker as partial consideration for our acquisition of this business as described further in Note 3 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These shares were issued in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 ("Securities Act"), in reliance on the exemptions set forth in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 under Regulation D.

The shares must be held indefinitely and may not be resold, transferred or otherwise disposed of without either (i) registration under the Securities Act and registration or qualification under applicable U.S. state securities laws or (ii) an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, and compliance with U.S. state securities laws and the applicable laws of any other jurisdiction, and such appropriate legends were affixed to the shares.None.

Use of Proceeds ~~from~~From Initial Public Offering of Common Stock

On April 30, 2021, the Company completed an IPO (Commission file number 333-254797) of 19,840,000 shares of its common stock receiving proceeds of $241.2 million, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, but before offering costs. Prior to the completion of the IPO, the board of directors and stockholders approved an approximately 8.25-for-1 forward stock split of the Company’s shares of common stock which became effective on April 28, 2021. Proceeds from the IPO were used to purchase an aggregate of 4,455,384 shares of our common stock at a cost of $54.2 million, including shares resulting from the settlement of certain vested RSUs and exercise of certain options in connection with the IPO at the IPO price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The remaining proceeds have been used and continue to be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures and operating expenses. There has been no material change in our planned use of the net proceeds from the IPO as described in our final prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b).

Purchases of Equity Securities

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:


Exhibit Number		Description
3.1	**	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of FTC Solar, Inc.(filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2	**	Amended and Restated Bylaws of FTC Solar, Inc.(filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.3	**	Certificate of Correction of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 8, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.1	**	Specimen Common Stock Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.1	*	Amendment, dated March 1, 2023, to the September 2021 Employment Agreement ~~dated as of March 31, 2022,~~ between FTC Solar, Inc. and ~~Phelps Morris~~Sean Hunkler
10.2	**	Amendment 2, dated April 3, 2023, to the September 2021 Employment Agreement between FTC Solar, Inc, and Sean Hunkler (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2023 and incorporated herein by reference)
31.1	*	Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a−14(a)/15d−14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	*	Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a−14(a)/15d−14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	*	Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	*	Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	*	Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104	*	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in exhibit 101)

* Filed herewith

** Incorporated herein by reference

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



	FTC SOLAR, INC.


Date: ~~November 9, 2022~~May 10, 2023	/s/ Sean Hunkler
	Sean Hunkler, Chief Executive Officer



Date: ~~November 9, 2022~~May 10, 2023	/s/ Phelps Morris
	Phelps Morris, Chief Financial Officer

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(in thousands)	HX Tracker			Pile testing and equipment installation business		Total
Cash	$	18		$	—	$	18
Prepaids and other current assets		17			—		17
Property and equipment, net		—			502		502
Intangible assets, net		1,425			—		1,425
Goodwill		7,447			271		7,718
Deferred tax asset		221			—		221
Accrued expenses		(55	)		—		(55	)
Deferred tax liability		(356	)		—		(356	)
Total purchase price	$	8,717		$	773	$	9,490


(in thousands)	Nine months ended September 30, 2022
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	—
Acquisition of HX Tracker		7,447
Acquisition of pile testing and equipment installation business		271
Translation		(391	)
Balance at September 30, 2022	$	7,327