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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20222023
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: 001-39160
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FISKER INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
______________________
Delaware82-3100340
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1888 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(Address of principal executive offices)
(833) 434-7537
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(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
Class A Common Stock, par value of $0.00001 per shareFSRNew York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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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 filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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 Exchange Act). Yes No
As of May 5, 2022,4, 2023, the registrantregistrant had 164,857,357197,898,275 shares of ClassClass A Common StockStock and 132,354,128 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share, outstanding.


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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “report”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are forward-looking and as such are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding future financial performance, business strategies, expansion plans, future results of operations, estimated revenues, losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management. These forward-looking statements are based on our management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events, and are not guarantees of performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. When used in this report, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “would” and variations thereof and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this report may include, for example, statements about:
our ability to grow and manage growth profitably;
our ability to continue to enter into binding contracts with OEMs or tier-one suppliers in order to execute on our business plan;
our ability to execute our business model, including market acceptance of our planned products and services;
our expansion plans and opportunities;
our expectations regarding future expenditures;
our ability to raise capital in the future;
our ability to attract and retain qualified employees and key personnel;
the possibility that we may be adversely affected by other economic, business or competitive factors;
changes in applicable laws or regulations;
the outcome of any known and unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings;
our ability to maintain the listing of our Class A common stock, par value $0.00001per$0.00001 per share ("Class A Common Stock") on the NYSE;New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE");
the possibility that COVID-19, the Russian-Ukraine war or rising inflation may adversely affect the results of our operations, financial position and cash flows; and
other factors described in this report, including those described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Part I, Item 1A of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 28, 2022,March 1, 2023, as supplemented by Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Qreports subsequently filed with the SEC.

The forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on our business. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting our business will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022.March 1, 2023. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the effect of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements made by us in this report speak only as of the date of this report. Except to the extent required under the federal securities laws and rules and regulations of the SEC, we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect
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results suggested by the forward-looking statements will in fact occur, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA DISCLOSURE
We use our website (www.fiskerinc.com) and various social media channels as a means of disclosing information about the company and its products to its customers, investors and the public (e.g., @fiskerinc, @fiskerofficial, #fiskerinc, #henrikfisker and #fisker on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn). The information posted on social media channels is not incorporated by reference in this report or in any other report or document we file with the SEC. The information we post through these channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these channels, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about the Company when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the “Investor Email Alerts” section of our website at www.investors.fiskerinc.com. Accordingly, investors should monitor these channels, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about the Company when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the “Investor Email Alerts” section of our website at www.investors.fiskerinc.com.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Unless the context indicates otherwise, references in this report to the “Company,” “Fisker,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to Fisker Inc. (f/k/a Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp.) and its consolidated subsidiaries (including Fisker Group Inc. or Legacy Fisker). References to “Spartan” refer to Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp., our predecessor company prior to the consummation of the Business Combination (as defined below).
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Fisker Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
As of
March 31, 2022
As of
December 31, 2021
As of
March 31, 2023
As of
December 31, 2022
ASSETSASSETS  ASSETS  
Current assets:Current assets:  Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$1,042,562 $1,202,439 Cash and cash equivalents$652,534 $736,549 
Restricted cashRestricted cash4,624 — 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets32,192 30,423 Prepaid expenses and other current assets126,305 91,765 
Equity investmentEquity investment2,410 3,140 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,074,754 1,232,862 Total current assets785,873 831,454 
Non-current assets:Non-current assets:Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net122,662 85,643 Property and equipment, net420,607 387,137 
Intangible assetsIntangible assets238,219 231,525 Intangible assets241,322 246,922 
Right-of-use assets, netRight-of-use assets, net17,385 18,285 Right-of-use assets, net38,680 33,424 
Equity investment15,120 — 
Other non-current assetsOther non-current assets24,393 24,637 Other non-current assets18,064 16,489 
Total non-current assetsTotal non-current assets417,779 360,090 Total non-current assets718,673 683,972 
TOTAL ASSETSTOTAL ASSETS$1,492,533 $1,592,952 TOTAL ASSETS$1,504,546 $1,515,426 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$10,890 $28,143 Accounts payable$68,317 $58,871 
Accrued expensesAccrued expenses102,377 79,634 Accrued expenses310,710 264,925 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities4,612 4,552 Lease liabilities7,323 7,085 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities117,879 112,329 Total current liabilities386,350 330,881 
Non-current liabilities:Non-current liabilities:Non-current liabilities:
Customer depositsCustomer deposits11,055 6,300 Customer deposits15,669 15,334 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities14,021 14,933 Lease liabilities33,587 27,884 
Convertible senior notesConvertible senior notes659,552 659,348 Convertible senior notes661,250 660,822 
Total non-current liabilitiesTotal non-current liabilities684,628 680,581 Total non-current liabilities710,506 704,040 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities802,507 792,910 Total liabilities1,096,856 1,034,921 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 13)00
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021— — 
Class A Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 750,000,000 shares authorized; 164,836,936 and 164,377,306 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
Class B Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 132,354,128 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022— — 
Class A Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 750,000,000 shares authorized; 197,843,646 and 187,599,812 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectivelyClass A Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 750,000,000 shares authorized; 197,843,646 and 187,599,812 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
Class B Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 132,354,128 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022Class B Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 132,354,128 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital1,431,342 1,419,284 Additional paid-in capital1,704,622 1,650,196 
Accumulated deficitAccumulated deficit(741,319)(619,245)Accumulated deficit(1,287,296)(1,166,741)
Receivable for stock issuanceReceivable for stock issuance(9,639)(2,953)
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity690,026 800,042 Total stockholders’ equity407,690 480,505 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYTOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$1,492,533 $1,592,952 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$1,504,546 $1,515,426 
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Fisker Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three-Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021 20232022
RevenueRevenue$12 22 Revenue$198 $12 
Cost of goods soldCost of goods sold11 17 Cost of goods sold164 11 
Gross marginGross marginGross margin34 
Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:
General and administrative21,992 $5,832 
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative44,648 21,992 
Research and developmentResearch and development101,460 27,271 Research and development76,999 101,460 
Total operating costs and expensesTotal operating costs and expenses123,452 33,103 Total operating costs and expenses121,647 123,452 
Loss from operationsLoss from operations(123,451)(33,098)Loss from operations(121,613)(123,451)
Other income (expense):Other income (expense):Other income (expense):
Other income (expense)(371)75 
Other income (expense), netOther income (expense), net(45)(371)
Interest incomeInterest income265 156 Interest income6,894 265 
Interest expenseInterest expense(4,383)— Interest expense(4,601)(4,383)
Change in fair value of derivatives— (145,249)
Foreign currency gain746 1,273 
Unrealized gains recognized on equity securities5,120 — 
Foreign currency gain (loss)Foreign currency gain (loss)(401)746 
Unrealized gain (loss) recognized on equity securitiesUnrealized gain (loss) recognized on equity securities(730)5,120 
Total other income (expense)Total other income (expense)1,377 (143,745)Total other income (expense)1,117 1,377 
Loss before income taxesLoss before income taxes(120,496)(122,074)
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes(59)— 
Net lossNet loss$(122,074)$(176,843)Net loss$(120,555)$(122,074)
Net loss per common shareNet loss per common shareNet loss per common share
Net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B Common shareholders- Basic and DilutedNet loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B Common shareholders- Basic and Diluted$(0.41)$(0.63)Net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B Common shareholders- Basic and Diluted$(0.38)$(0.41)
Weighted average shares outstandingWeighted average shares outstandingWeighted average shares outstanding
Weighted average Class A and Class B Common shares outstanding- Basic and DilutedWeighted average Class A and Class B Common shares outstanding- Basic and Diluted296,508,619 279,837,563 Weighted average Class A and Class B Common shares outstanding- Basic and Diluted320,983,589 296,508,619 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Fisker Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Receivable
For
Warrant
Exercises
Accumulated
Deficit
Stockholders’
Deficit
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 2020144,912,362 $1 132,354,128 $1 $1,055,128 $(96)$(147,904)$907,130 
Stock-based compensation— — — — 817 — — 817 
Exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted stock unit awards, net of statutory tax withholdings163,397 — — — 106 (5)— 101 
 Exercise of warrants24,140,361 — — 341,400 (288)— 341,113 
 Shares surrendered upon exercise of warrants(8,008,697)— — — — — — — 
 Net loss— — — — — — (176,843)(176,843)
Balance at March 31, 2021161,207,423 $2 132,354,128 $1 $1,397,451 $(389)$(324,747)$1,072,318 

Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Receivable
For
Warrant
Exercises
Accumulated
Deficit
Stockholders’
Deficit
Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Receivable for stock issuanceAccumulated
Deficit
Stockholders’
Deficit
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 2021164,377,306 $2 132,354,128 $1 $1,419,284 $ $(619,245)$800,042 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023Three Months Ended March 31, 2023SharesAmountSharesAmountAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Receivable for stock issuanceAccumulated
Deficit
Stockholders’
Deficit
Balance at December 31, 2022Balance at December 31, 2022187,599,812 $2 132,354,128 $1 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation— — — — 5,065 — — 5,065 Stock-based compensation— — — — (1,642)— $— $(1,642)
Exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted stock unit awards, net of statutory tax withholdingsExercise of stock options and issuance of restricted stock unit awards, net of statutory tax withholdings459,630 — — — 298 — — 298 Exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted stock unit awards, net of statutory tax withholdings1,359,754 — — — 20 — $— $20 
Recognition of Magna warrantsRecognition of Magna warrants— — — — 2,230 — $— $2,230 
Shares issued under "At-the-market" offering, net of stock issuance costsShares issued under "At-the-market" offering, net of stock issuance costs8,884,080 — — — 53,818 (6,686)$— $47,132 
Net LossNet Loss— — — — — — (122,074)(122,074)Net Loss— — — — — — $(120,555)$(120,555)
Recognition of Magna Warrants— — — — 6,695 — — 6,695 
Balance at March 31, 2022164,836,936 $2 132,354,128 $1 $1,431,342 $ $(741,319)$690,026 
Balance at March 31, 2023Balance at March 31, 2023197,843,646 $2 132,354,128 $1 $1,704,622 $(9,639)$(1,287,296)$407,690 

 Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Stockholders’
Deficit
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 2021164,377,306 $2 132,354,128 $1 $1,419,284 $(619,245)$800,042 
Stock-based compensation— — — — 5,065 — 5,065 
Exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted stock unit awards, net of statutory tax withholdings459,630 — — — 298 — 298 
Recognition of Magna warrants— — — — 6,695 — 6,695 
Net Loss— — — — — (122,074)(122,074)
Balance at March 31, 2022164,836,936 $2 132,354,128 $1 $1,431,342 $(741,319)$690,026 

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Fisker Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:Cash Flows from Operating Activities:Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net lossNet loss$(122,074)$(176,843)Net loss$(120,555)$(122,074)
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities:Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities:Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation5,065 817 
Depreciation379 93 
Stock-based compensation (benefit)/expenseStock-based compensation (benefit)/expense(1,642)5,065 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization9,150 379 
Amortization of right-of-use assetAmortization of right-of-use asset900 182 Amortization of right-of-use asset1,504 900 
Accretion of debt issuance costsAccretion of debt issuance costs204 — Accretion of debt issuance costs428 204 
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities— 145,249 
Unrealized gains recognized on equity securities(5,120)— 
Unrealized foreign currency gain(744)— 
Unrealized (gain)/loss recognized on equity securitiesUnrealized (gain)/loss recognized on equity securities730 (5,120)
Unrealized foreign currency (gain)/lossUnrealized foreign currency (gain)/loss1,435 (744)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expenses and other assetsPrepaid expenses and other assets(1,524)2,469 Prepaid expenses and other assets(36,115)(1,524)
Accounts payable and accrued expensesAccounts payable and accrued expenses13,024 (1,513)Accounts payable and accrued expenses61,807 13,024 
Customer depositsCustomer deposits4,755 855 Customer deposits335 4,755 
Change in operating lease liabilityChange in operating lease liability(853)(119)Change in operating lease liability(819)(853)
Net cash used in operating activitiesNet cash used in operating activities(105,988)(28,810)Net cash used in operating activities(83,742)(105,988)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:Cash Flows from Investing Activities:Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Acquisition of equity investmentAcquisition of equity investment(10,000)— Acquisition of equity investment— (10,000)
Purchases of property and equipment and intangible assetPurchases of property and equipment and intangible asset(45,750)(65,665)Purchases of property and equipment and intangible asset(45,748)(45,750)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(55,750)(65,665)Net cash used in investing activities(45,748)(55,750)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:Cash Flows from Financing Activities:Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants— 88,638 
Proceeds from the exercise of stock optionsProceeds from the exercise of stock options1,861 101 Proceeds from the exercise of stock options2,788 1,861 
Proceeds from stock issuance under "At-the-market" offeringProceeds from stock issuance under "At-the-market" offering47,986 — 
Payments for "At-the-market" issuance costsPayments for "At-the-market" issuance costs(675)— 
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities1,861 88,739 Net cash provided by financing activities50,099 1,861 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(159,877)(5,736)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(79,391)(159,877)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the periodCash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period1,202,439 991,158 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period736,549 1,202,439 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period$1,042,562 $985,422 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the period$657,158 $1,042,562 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow informationSupplemental disclosure of cash flow informationSupplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid for interestCash paid for interest$9,642 $— Cash paid for interest8,344 $9,642 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Fisker Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
1. Overview of the Company
Fisker Inc. (“Fisker” or the “Company”) was originally incorporated in the State of Delaware on October 13, 2017 as a special purpose acquisition company under the name Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp. (“Spartan”) for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Spartan completed its Initial Public Offeringinitial public offering in August 2018. On October 29, 2020, Spartan’s wholly-owned subsidiary merged with and into Fisker Holdings Inc. (f/k/a Fisker Inc.), a Delaware corporation (“Legacy Fisker”), with Fisker Holdings Inc. surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spartan (the “Business Combination”). In connection with the Business Combination, Spartan changed its name to Fisker Inc.
Legacy Fisker was incorporated in the State of Delaware on September 21, 2016. In connection with its formation, the Company entered into stock purchase agreements with the Company’s founders, whereby the founders contributed certain intellectual property (primarily trademarks) and interests in Platinum IPR LLC. Platinum IPR LLC was an entity solely owned by the Company’s founders, which held Fisker trademarks registered in a variety of jurisdictions around the world. The founders’ transfer of its interest in Platinum IPR LLC and the transfer of trademarks was accounted for as a transfer of assets between entities under common control. The carrying amount of the transferred assets is recorded based on the prior carrying value, which was de minimis.
The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)NYSE under the symbol “FSR”. The Company’s warrants previously traded on the New York Stock ExchangeNYSE under the symbol “FSR WS” and on April 19, 2021, the NYSE filed a Form 25-NSE with respect to the warrants; the formal delisting of the warrants became effective ten days thereafter.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) as determined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and pursuant to the regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).SEC.
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2022,2023, the condensed consolidated statements of operations and the condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity for the three-months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three-months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, as well as other information disclosed in the accompanying notes, are unaudited. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20212022 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022.March 1, 2023.
Comprehensive loss is not separately presented as the amounts are equal to net loss for the three-months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021.2022.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or for any other future years or interim periods.
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Going Concern, Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company evaluated whether there are any conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern over the next twelve months from the date of filing this report. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had approximately $653 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. The Company believes that substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern does not exist as its cash on hand will be sufficient to meet its working capital and capital expenditure requirements for a period of at least twelve months from the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q.

Since inception, the Company has yet to generate any significant revenue from its core business operations and has incurred significant accumulated losses of approximately $741 million . As of March 31, 2022, the Company had approximately $1,043 million in cash and cash equivalents.$1.3 billion. The Company expects to continue to incur significant operating losses for the foreseeable future. Proceeds fromThe Company expects its capital expenditures and working capital requirements to increase substantially in 2023 and beyond, as it progresses toward serial production of the issuanceFisker Ocean EV model, develop its customer support and marketing infrastructure and expand its research and development efforts. The Company may, however, need additional cash resources, including proceeds of convertible senior notes and warrants exercise provideup to $101.7 million from the Company the liquidity and capital resourcessale of Class A common stock under its at-the-market equity program, to fund its operations until it commences serial production levels of the Fisker Ocean and achieves a level of production and sales that provide for operating expensesprofitability. To the extent that Fisker’s current resources are insufficient to satisfy its cash requirements, the Company may need to seek additional equity or debt financing and capital expenditure requirements for at leastthere can be no assurance that the next 12 months from issuance.Company will be successful in its efforts. If the financing is not available, or if the terms of financing are less desirable than the Company expects, the Company may be forced to decrease its planned level of investment in product development or scale back its operations,including production of the Fisker Ocean, which could have an adverse impact on its business and financial prospects.
Supplier Risk
The Company finalized nomination of suppliers during the quarter for engineering, development, testing, tooling andSuppliers will begin production of components for serial production of its vehicles.vehicles, which are scheduled to be assembled in Austria, during the second quarter of 2023. As of March 31, 2022,2023, these supplier contracts do not represent unconditional purchase obligations with take-or-pay or specified minimum quantities provisionsprovisions.The Company has secured battery capacity with the exception of an agreement securing battery capacitya supplier located in China for the Fisker Ocean SUV. Under the terms of the agreement, from 2023 through 2025, the battery supplier will deliver 2two different battery solutions for the Fisker Ocean SUV, with an initial battery capacity of over 5 gigawatt-hours annually, from 2023 through 2025.annually.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP required management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company bases these estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents that is restricted is primarily related to letters of credit issued to suppliers. The Company's restricted cash balance was $4.6 million as of March 31, 2023. Cash and cash equivalents are unrestricted as of December 31, 2022. Subsequent to March 31, 2023, the Company's restricted cash balance related to letters of credit issued to suppliers increased to $29.7 million.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company follows the accounting guidance in ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement("ASC 820"), for its fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability.
The accounting guidance requires fair value measurements be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
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Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, for similar assets or liabilities that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity and that are financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation.
The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Long-Lived Assets
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:

Useful Life (in years)
Tooling3-8
Machinery and equipment5-15
Furniture and fixtures5-10
IT hardware and software3-10
Leasehold improvementsShorter of their estimated life or remaining lease term
Construction in progress is comprised primarily of costs incurred to construct serial production tooling located at affiliates of Magna and our suppliers.
Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the term of the related lease. Upon retirement or sale, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the balance sheet and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations. Maintenance and repair expenditures are expensed as incurred, while major improvements that increase functionality of the asset are capitalized and depreciated ratably to expense over the identified useful life.
Long-lived assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset to be tested for possible impairment, the Company first compares undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset group to its carrying amount. The Company assesses impairment for asset groups, which represent a combination of assets that produce distinguishable cash flows. If the carrying amount of the asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. The Company has not recorded any impairment charges during the periods presented.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are recorded in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which provides for deferred taxes using an asset and liability approach. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the consolidated financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to
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reverse. Valuation allowances are provided, if based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
There are transactions that occur during the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. As of March 31, 2022,2023, there were no material changes to either the nature or the amounts of the uncertain tax positions previously determined for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
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The Company’s income tax provision consists of an estimate for U.S. federal, foreign and state income taxes based on enacted rates, as adjusted for allowable credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes in the tax law. The Company maintains a valuation allowance against the full value of its U.S. and state net deferred tax assets because the Company believes the recoverability of the tax assets is not more likely than not as of March 31, 2022.
Derivative Liability
The Company accounts for its public and private warrants as a derivative liability initially measured at its fair values and remeasured in the condensed consolidated statements of operations at the end of each reporting period. When the warrants are exercised, the corresponding derivative liability is de-recognized at the underlying fair value of the Class A common stock that is issued to the warrant holder less any cash paid in accordance with the warrant agreement. Upon either cash or cashless exercise, the de-recognized derivative liability results in an increase in additional paid in capital equal to the difference between the fair value of the underlying Class A common stock and its par value. A cashless exercise results in the warrant holder surrendering Class A common stock equal to the stated warrant exercise price based on the contractual terms in the warrant agreement that govern the cashless conversion.2023.
Equity Awards
The grant date for an option or stock award is established when the grantee has a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions of the option or award, the award is authorized, including all the necessary approvals unless approval is essentially a formality or perfunctory, and the grantee begins to benefit from, or be adversely affected by, underlying changes in the price of the Company’s Class A common shares. An award or option is authorized on the date that all approval requirements are completed (e.g., action by the compensation committee approving the award and the number of options, restricted shares or other equity instruments to be issued to individual employees).

Net Loss per Share of Common Stock
Basic net loss per share of common stock is calculated using the two-class method under which earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities. Undistributed net losses are allocated entirely to common shareholders since the participating security has no contractual obligation to share in the losses. Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to common shares by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. The diluted net loss per share of common stock is computed by dividing the net loss using the weighted-average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of stock-based compensation awards and warrants to purchase common stock (using the treasury stock method).
Recently adopted accounting pronouncements
Foreign Currency Remeasurement and Transactions
In December 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12,
Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU No. 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in ASC 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. This guidance had no effect on
The functional currency of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoptionforeign subsidiaries is the U.S. Dollar. For these subsidiaries, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in 2022.non-U.S. currencies are re-measured to U.S. Dollars using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. currencies are maintained at historical U.S. Dollar exchange rates. Expenses are re-measured at average U.S. Dollar monthly rates.

In March 2021,Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are a result of the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt with Conversioneffect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. Transaction gains and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). This ASU simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU eliminates the current models that require separation of beneficial conversion and cash
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conversion features from convertible instruments and simplifies the derivative scope exception guidance pertaining to equity classification of contracts in an entity’s own equity. The ASU also introduces additional disclosures for convertible debt and freestanding instruments thatlosses are indexed to and settled in an entity’s own equity. The ASU amends the diluted earnings per share guidance, including the requirement to use if-converted methodimmaterial for all convertible instrumentsperiods presented.

In April and an update for instruments that can be settled in either cash or shares. We early adopted ASU 2020-06 effective on January 1, 2021 applying the modified retrospective method. SinceJuly 2022, the Company does not have any financial instrumentspurchased 130.1 million Euros for 140.0 million U.S. dollars, a currency exchange rate of 1 U.S. dollar for 1.076 Euro and 50.0 million Euros for 50.9 million U.S. dollars, a currency exchange rate of 1 U.S. dollar for 1.018 Euro, which are designed to provide an economic hedge against future foreign currency exposures. The Company has used purchased Euros totaling 65.0 million for Euro-denominated capital expenditures and expenses during the three-months ended March 31, 2023 and has 24.6 million Euros available as of January 1, 2021 within the scope of ASU 2020-06, early adoption had no effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.March 31, 2023 for future foreign currency exposures.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This guidance introduces a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. This ASU also provides updated guidance regarding the impairment of available-for-sale debt securities and includes additional disclosure requirements. The new guidance is effective for non-public companies, and public business entities that meet the definition of a Smaller Reporting Company as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. On December 31, 2021, the Company became a large accelerated filer, as defined by the SEC, and, as a result, adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2021, which did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
3. Fair value measurementsValue Measurements
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis and the level of inputs used for such measurements were as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value Measured as of March 31, 2022:Fair Value Measured as of March 31, 2023:
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets included in:Assets included in:    Assets included in:    
Money market funds included in cash and cash equivalentsMoney market funds included in cash and cash equivalents$882,894 $— $— $882,894 Money market funds included in cash and cash equivalents$577,752 $— $— $577,752 
Equity investmentEquity investment$15,120 $— $— $15,120 Equity investment2,410 — — 2,410 
Total fair valueTotal fair value$898,014 $— $— $898,014 Total fair value$580,162 $— $— $580,162 
Fair Value Measured as of December 31, 2021:
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets included in:    
Money market funds included in cash and cash equivalents$1,191,079 $— $— $1,191,079 
Total fair value$1,191,079 $— $— $1,191,079 
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Fair Value Measured as of December 31, 2022:
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets included in:    
Money market funds included in cash and cash equivalents$601,045 $— $— $601,045 
Equity investment3,140 — — 3,140 
Total fair value$604,185 $— $— $604,185 
The fair value of the Company’s money market funds is determined using quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets. The carrying amounts included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets under Current assets approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
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On July 28, 2021, the Company made a commitment for a private investment in public equity (PIPE) supporting the planned merger of European EV charging network, Allego B.V. (“Allego”) with Spartan Acquisition Corp. III (NYSE: SPAQ), a publicly-listed special purpose acquisition company. Fisker Inc. is the exclusive electric vehicle automaker in the PIPE and, in parallel, agreed to terms to deliver a range of charging options for its customers in Europe. On March 16, 2022, the merger closed and the Company delivered cash of $10$10.0 million in exchange for 1,000,0001,000,000.00 shares of Allego's Class A common stock (NYSE:ALLG). The Company's ownership percentage is less than 5% and does not result in significant influence. The shares acquired by Fisker were not registered with the SEC as of March 31, 2022. Allego is required to file with the SEC a registration statement registering the resale of the shares acquired (the “Registration Statement”). The Company cannot sell its shares until the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC. As the Company cannot predict when the Registration Statement will be declared effective, itinfluence and has classified its equity investment in Allego as a noncurrentcurrent asset. Unrealized gainsloss recognized during the three-months ended March 31, 20222023 on equity securities still held as of March 31, 20222023 totaled $5.1 million $0.7 million as shown separately in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. Subsequent to March 31, 2022, the fair value measurement of the Company's equity investment declined to $10.2 million based on the closing market price of ALLG Class A common stock of $10.20 on May 6, 2022..
We carry the convertible senior notes at face value less the unamortized debt issuance costs on our consolidated balance sheets and present that fair value for disclosure purposes only. As of March 31, 2022,2023, the fair value of the 2026 Notes was $564.9$205.4 million. The estimated fair value of the convertible notes, which are classified as Level 2 financial instruments, was determined based on the estimated or actual bid prices of the convertible notes in an over-the-counter market on the last business day of the period.
For the three-months ended March 31, 2021, the Company measured its derivative liability for its private and public warrants at fair value on a recurring basis. The private warrants fair value is determined based on significant inputs not observable in the market, which caused it to be classified as a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The Company used an option pricing simulation model for the valuation of the private warrants, which used assumptions the Company believed would be made by a market participant in making the same valuation. all of which were exercised in March 2021. The public warrants fair value is determined using its publicly traded prices (Level 1). All of the public and private warranted were exercised or redeemed in 2021. Changes in the fair value of the derivative liability related to updated assumptions and estimates are recognized within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a non-operating expense. For the three-months ended March 31, 2021, the changes in the fair value of the derivative liability resulted from changes in the fair values of the underlying Class A common shares and its associated volatilities upon exercise in March 2021.

4. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
As of March 31, 2023As of December 31, 2022
Prepaid insurance2,588 2,951 
Value-added tax receivable22,044 27,928 
Inventory29,016 4,276 
Prepaid and other current assets72,657 56,610 
$126,305 $91,765 

The Company paid value-added taxes on certain capital expenditures and submitted requests for refunds from tax authorities in foreign countries with a concentration in Europe that are pending repayment as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Prepaid and other current assets include payments to certain suppliers in advance of production. Inventory consists of raw materials to be used in production.
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5. Intangible assetsAssets
The Company has the following intangible assets (in thousands):
As of March 31, 2022
 Amortization PeriodGross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Capitalized cost - manufacturing8 years$238,219 $— $238,219 
  $238,219 $— $238,219 
As of March 31, 2023
 Amortization PeriodGross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Capitalized cost - manufacturing8 years$254,534 $(13,212)$241,322 
  $254,534 $(13,212)$241,322 
 As of December 31, 2021
 Amortization
Period
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Capitalized cost - manufacturing8 years$231,525 $— $231,525 
  $231,525 $— $231,525 
 As of December 31, 2022
 Amortization
Period
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Capitalized cost - manufacturing8 years$252,304 $(5,382)$246,922 
  $252,304 $(5,382)$246,922 
The Company did not amortize theAmortization expense of capitalized costcosts associated with the manufacturing of the Fisker Ocean and production parts, and for warrants granted to Magna International, Inc. (“Magna”) for the three-months ended March 31, 2022 as amortization will commence on a straight-line basis with the start of production for the Fisker Ocean which2023 was $8.0 million and is expected to occurbe approximately $31.8 million for the year ending December 31, 2023 and in each of the fourth quarter of 2022.succeeding five years. The Company expects to amortize the intangible asset over eight years but will continually assess the reasonableness of the estimated life. Refer to
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Note 9 for additional information regarding the capitalization of costs upon issuance of warrants to Magna. Also, the Company capitalized certain costs associated with manufacturing of the Fisker Ocean and production of parts , which will be amortized beginning with the start of production for the Fisker Ocean over eight years.
5.6. Property and Equipment, netNet
Property and equipment, net, consists of the following (in thousands):
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 As of March 31, 2023As of December 31, 2022
ToolingTooling$46,960 $— 
Machinery and equipmentMachinery and equipment$1,242 $1,174 Machinery and equipment27,513 9,298 
Furniture and fixturesFurniture and fixtures450 307 Furniture and fixtures563 470 
IT hardware and softwareIT hardware and software5,047 3,778 IT hardware and software9,256 6,427 
Leasehold improvementsLeasehold improvements$2020 Leasehold improvements634 634 
Construction in progressConstruction in progress117,078 81,160 Construction in progress339,706 372,789 
Total property and equipmentTotal property and equipment123,837 86,439 Total property and equipment424,632 389,618 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,175)(796)Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(4,025)(2,481)
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net$122,662 $85,643 Property and equipment, net$420,607 $387,137 
Construction in progress is comprised primarily of costs incurred to construct serial production tooling located at affiliates of Magna and our suppliers. Assets of $47.0 million that are ready for their intended use have changed categories from Construction in progress to Tooling during the three-months ended March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2022,2023, accounts payable and accrued expenses includes acquired property and equipmentequipment of $27.0$133.9 million compared to $35.4$144.8 million as of December 31, 2021,2022, which is excluded from net cash used in investing activities as reported in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three-months ended March 31, 2023.
The amounts in the table above as of December 31, 2022 have been updated to correct a disclosure classification error between fixed asset categories such that Machinery and equipment was overstated and Construction in progress was understated by $33.0 million. The Company determined the error was not material to its previously issued financial statements as it did not affect the Company's financial position as of December 31, 2022 or its results from operations and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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7. Accrued Expenses
A summary of the components of accrued expenses is as follows (in thousands):
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Accrued vendor liabilitiesAccrued vendor liabilities$97,506 $67,293 Accrued vendor liabilities$291,067 $251,291 
Order depositsOrder deposits4,917 4,860 
Accrued professional feesAccrued professional fees2,030 1,145 
Accrued payrollAccrued payroll2,757 1,989 Accrued payroll4,415 1,627 
Accrued professional fees1,107 3,579 
Accrued interestAccrued interest695 6,165 Accrued interest695 4,867 
Accrued otherAccrued other312 608 Accrued other7,586 1,135 
Total accrued expensesTotal accrued expenses$102,377 $79,634 Total accrued expenses$310,710 $264,925 
Accrued expenses include amounts owed to vendors but not yet invoiced in exchange for vendor purchases, and research and development services.services, and order deposits. Certain estimates of accrued vendor expenses are based on costs incurred to date.
Order Deposits
7.
In the third quarter of 2022, the Company began accepting order deposits of $5,000 USD or equivalent currency (Order Deposits) for Fisker Ocean Ones, a limited-edition trim level of the Fisker Ocean. The Company also converted customer deposits for reservation holders who previously made a deposit for an Extreme, Ultra or Sport Ocean prior to August 16, 2022, the enactment date of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the "Inflation Reduction Act"). Order deposits will be applied to the sales price of the vehicle and recognized as revenue when the vehicle is sold and delivered to the customer. Order Deposits are not included in customer deposits.

On July 1, 2022, the Company entered into a contract for global payment processing agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Chase”). Order Deposits paid directly to the Company via ACH or other direct payment mechanisms are received in the Company’s bank account and available for its use in the subsequent month after the month in which the Order Deposits were placed. For Order Deposits made through credit card transactions, Chase holds cash received from customers until the vehicle is delivered to the customer at which time the cash is deposited into the Company’s bank account and available for its use. Cash received from Order Deposits and the conversion of any customer deposit results in the recognition of a contract liability. As of March 31, 2023 contract liabilities totaled $4.9 million and were classified as current liabilities, included in “Accrued Expenses” on the consolidated balance sheet.
8. Customer Deposits
Customer deposits consists of the following (in thousands):
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Customer reservation deposits$10,301 $5,546 
Customer reservationCustomer reservation$14,915 $14,580 
Customer SUV optionCustomer SUV option754 754 Customer SUV option754 754 
Total customer depositsTotal customer deposits$11,055 $6,300 Total customer deposits$15,669 $15,334 

Customer deposits consist of reservations, which represent cash received for the future right (e.g., a reservation) to order a Fisker Ocean or PEAR, and customer SUV option. Each reservation requires a deposit of $250 USD or equivalent currency.
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8.9. Convertible Senior Notes
2026 Notes
In August 2021, we issued an aggregate of $667.5 million principal amount of 2.50% convertible senior notes due in September 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the
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Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The 2026 Notes have been designated as green bonds, whose proceeds will be allocated in accordance with the Company’s green bond framework. The 2026 Notes consisted of a $625$625.0 million initial placement and an over-allotment option that provided the initial purchasers of the 2026 Notes with the option to purchase an additional $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes, of which $42.5 million was exercised. The 2026 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated August 17, 2021. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2026 Notes were $562.2 million net of debt issuance costs and cash used to purchase the capped call transactions (“2026 Capped Call Transactions”) discussed below. The debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense.
The 2026 Notes are unsecured obligations which bear regular interest at 2.50% annually and will beare payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on March 15, 2022. The 2026 Notes will mature on September 15, 2026, unless repurchased, redeemed, or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. The 2026 Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our Class A common stock, at our election, at an initial conversion rate of 50.7743 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $19.70 per share of our Class A common stock. The conversion rate is subject to customary adjustments for certain events as described in the indenture governing the 2026 Notes. We may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 2026 Notes, at our option, on or after September 20, 2024 if the last reported sale price of our Class A common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Holders of the 2026 Notes may convert all or a portion of their 2026 Notes at their option prior to June 15, 2026, in multiples of $1,000 principal amounts, only under the following circumstances:
during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on September 30, 2021 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Class A common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day;
during the five-business day period after any ten consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the 2026 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Class A common stock and the applicable conversion rate of the 2026 Notes on such trading day;
if we call such 2026 Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date, but only with respect to the notes called (or deemed called) for redemption; or
on the occurrence of specified corporate events.
On or after June 15, 2026, the 2026 Notes are convertible at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. Holders of the 2026 Notes who convert the 2026 Notes in connection with a make-whole fundamental change, as defined in the indenture governing the 2026 Notes, or in connection with a redemption may be entitled to an increase in the conversion rate. Additionally, in the event of a fundamental change, holders of the 2026 Notes may require us to repurchase all or a portion of the 2026 Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of 2026 Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
We accounted for the issuance of the 2026 Notes as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as no other embedded features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives.
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As of March 31, 2022,2023, the 2026 Notes consisted of the following (in thousands):
Principal$667,500 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(7,948)(6,250)
Net carrying amount$659,552661,250 
InterestInterest expense related to the amortization of debt issuance costs was $0.2 million for the three monthsthree-months ended March 31, 2022. 2023 was $0.4 million. Contractual interest expense was $4 million for the three monthsthree-months ended March 31, 2022.2023 was $4.2 million.
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As of March 31, 2022,2023, the if-converted value of the 2026 Notes did not exceed the principal amount. TheThe 2026 Notes were not eligible for conversion as of March 31, 2022.No2023.No sinking fundfund is provided for the 2026 Notes, which means that we are not required to redeem or retire them periodically.
Capped Call Transactions
In connection with the offering of the 2026 Notes, we entered into the 2026 Capped Call Transactions with certain counterparties at a net cost of $96.8 million. The 2026 Capped Call Transactions are purchased capped call options on $33.933.9 million shares Class A common stock, that, if exercised, can be net share settled, net cash settled, or settled in a combination of cash or shares consistent with the settlement elections made with respect to the 2026 Notes if converted. The cap price is initially $32.57 per share of our Class A common stock and subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the 2026 Capped Call Transactions. The strike price is initially $19.70 per share of Class A common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments that mirror corresponding adjustments for the 2026 Notes.
The 2026 Capped Call Transactions are intended to reduce potential dilution to holders of our Class A common stock upon conversion of the 2026 Notes and/or offset any cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount, as the case may be, with such reduction or offset subject to a cap. The cost of the Capped Call Transactions was recorded as a reduction of our additional paid-in capital in our consolidated balance sheets. The Capped Call Transactions will not be remeasured as long as they continue to meet the conditions for equity classification.
9. Warrants
Public and Private Warrants
On March 19, 2021, the Company announced that it would redeem all of its outstanding warrants (the “Public Warrants”) to purchase shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Common Stock”), that were issued under the Warrant Agreement, dated August 9, 2018 (the “Warrant Agreement”), by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent (the “Warrant Agent”), as part of the units sold in the Company’s initial public offering (the “IPO”), for a redemption price of $0.01 per Public Warrant (the “Redemption Price”), that remained outstanding at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on April 22, 2021 (the “Redemption Date”). The Private Placement Warrants were not subject to this redemption. In addition, in accordance with the Warrant Agreement, the Company’s board of directors elected to require that, upon delivery of the notice of redemption, all Public Warrants were to be exercised only on a “cashless basis.” Accordingly, holders could not exercise Public Warrants and receive10. Common Stock in exchange for payment in cash of the $11.50 per warrant exercise price. Instead, a holder exercising a Public Warrant was deemed to pay the $11.50 per warrant exercise price by the surrender of 0.5046 of a share of Common Stock that such holder would have been entitled to receive upon a cash exercise of a Public Warrant. Accordingly, by virtue of the cashless exercise of the Publicand Warrants exercising warrant holders received 0.4954 of a share of Common Stock for each Public Warrant surrendered for exercise. For the unexercised 225,906 Public Warrants outstanding at the Redemption Date, the Company paid $2,259 to redeem the unexercised warrants in the second quarter of 2021. There are no Public Warrants outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
During March 2021, the 9,360,000 warrants to purchase Common Stock that were originally issued under the Warrant Agreement in a private placement simultaneously with the IPO were exercised by the Company’s former sponsor on a cashless basis for 4,907,329 shares of Common Stock (4,452,671 shares of Common Stock surrendered) and are no longer outstanding. During the three-months ended March 31, 2021, the Company received cash proceeds of $89 million upon the exercise of 7,733,400 Public Warrants immediately prior to the announcement to redeem the Public Warrants. Cashless exercises of public and private warrants increased additional paid-in capital by $277 million for the three-months ended March 31, 2021.
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Magna Warrants
On October 29, 2020, the Company granted Magna up to 19,474,454 warrants, each with an exercise price of $0.01, to acquire underlying shares of Class A common stock of Fisker, which represented approximately 6.0% ownership in Fisker on a fully diluted basis as of the grant date. The right to exercise vested warrants expires on October 29, 2030. The warrants are accounted for as an award issued to non-employees measured on October 29, 2020 with 3three interrelated performance conditions that are separately evaluated for achievement.
MilestonePercentage of
Warrants that
Vest Upon
Achievement
Number of
Warrants that
Vest Upon
Achievement
(a) (i) Achievement of the “preliminary production specification” gateway as set forth in the Development Agreement; (ii) entering into the Platform Agreement; and (iii) entering into the Initial Manufacturing Agreement33.3 %6,484,993 
(b) (i) Achievement of the “target agreement” gateway as set forth in the Development Agreement and (ii) entering into the Detailed Manufacturing Agreement, which will contain terms and conditions agreed to in the Initial Manufacturing Agreement33.3 %6,484,993 
(c) Start of pre-serial production33.4 %6,504,468 
19,474,454 
The cost upon achievement of each milestone is recognized when it is probable that a milestone will be met. The cost for awards to nonemployees is recognized in the same period and in the same manner as if the Company had paid cash for the goods or services. At March 31, 2022,2023, Magna satisfied thethe first and second milestones and the Company capitalized costs as an intangible asset representing the future economic benefit to Fisker Inc. As of December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022,2023, the Company determined the third milestone is probable of achievement and capitalized a portion of the award's fair value corresponding to the service period beginning at the grant date and ending in the fourth quartersecond quarter of 2022. The unrecognized portion of the award will be recognized ratably over the remainder of the service period ending upon start of pre-serial production, which is estimated to occur in the fourth quarter of 2022. Changes2023, a change in the estimated timingservice period of startthe third tranche from 29 months to 31 months resulting in a decrease of pre-serial production will require a cumulative adjustment for a changethe carrying value and related accretion of $3.8 million in accounting estimate. For the three monthsthree-month period ended March 31, 2022,2023. For the three-months ended March 31, 2023, the recognized costcost of $6.7$2.2 million associated(a non-cash transaction) associated with services rendered, resulted in increased capitalized cost - manufacturingmanufacturing to $238.2$254.5 million as of March 31, 2022. Because there are multiple milestones to achieve, the intangible asset is under development and will be complete when start of pre-serial production begins. The Company will amortize the aggregate capitalized cost in a systematic and rational manner.2023. Throughout its useful life, including the period of time before completion, the Company will assess the intangible asset for impairment. If an indicator of impairment exists, the undiscounted cash flows will be estimated and then if the carrying amount of the intangible asset is not recoverable, determine its fair value and record an impairment loss. At March 31, 2022,2023, no indicatorindicators of impairment exists.
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The fair value of each warrant is equal to the intrinsic value (e.g., stock price on grant date less exercise price) as the exercise price is $0.01. The terms of the warrant agreement require net settlement when exercised. Using the measurement date stock price of $8.96 for a share of Class A common stock, the warrant fair values for each tranche is shown below. Capitalized cost also results in an increase to additional paid in capital equal to the fair value of the vested warrants. Awards vest when a milestone if met. Magna has 12,969,986 vestedvested and exercisable warrants to acquire underlying Class A common stock of Fisker as of March 31, 2022,2023, none of which are exercised.
Fair valueCapitalized at March 31, 2022Fair valueCapitalized at March 31, 2023
Milestone (a)Milestone (a)$58,041 $58,041 Milestone (a)$58,041 $58,041 
Milestone (b)Milestone (b)58,041 58,041 Milestone (b)58,041 58,041 
Milestone (c)Milestone (c)58,215 38,131 Milestone (c)58,215 54,445 
$174,297 $154,213 $174,297 $170,527 
At-the-market Equity Program

In May, 2022, we entered into an at-the-market distribution agreement, dated May 24, 2022 with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Cowen and Company, LLC as the sales agents (the "Distribution Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company established an at-the-market equity program (the “ATM Program”). Pursuant to the ATM Program, Fisker may, at its discretion and from time to time during the term of the Distribution Agreement, sell, through the Agents, shares of its Class A Common Stock as would result in aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of up to
$350 million by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at-the-market offering” as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including without limitation sales made directly on the New York Stock Exchange, on any other existing trading market for the Class A Common Stock or to or through a market maker. In addition, the sales agents may also sell the shares of Class A Common Stock by any other method permitted by law, including, but not limited to, negotiated transactions. The Class A Common Stock sold under the ATM Program is registered with the SEC under the Company's effective shelf registration statement that permits the Company to issue various securities for proceeds of up to $2.0 billion. The Company issued 8,884,080 shares of Class A common stock during the three-months ended March 31, 2023 for gross proceeds of $54.8 million, before $0.8 million of commissions and other direct incremental issuance costs and stock issuance receivable of $9.6 million (non-cash), and, as of March 31, 2023, $101.7 million of Class A Common Stock is available for sale under the ATM Program. As of March 31, 2023, the Company may issue securities in the future for up to $1.65 billion under its shelf-registration statement, subject to customary underwriting and due diligence procedures.
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10.11. Loss Per Share
The Company computes earnings (loss) per share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock using the two-class method required for participating securities. Basic and diluted earnings per share was the same for each period presented as the inclusion of all potential Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock outstanding would have been anti-dilutive. Basic and diluted earnings per share are the same for each class of common stock because they are entitled to the same liquidation and dividend rights. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock:
Three-months Ended March 31,Three-months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Net lossNet loss$(122,074)$(176,843)Net loss$(120,555)$(122,074)
Denominator:Denominator:Denominator:
Weighted average Class A common shares outstandingWeighted average Class A common shares outstanding164,154,491 147,483,435 Weighted average Class A common shares outstanding188,629,461 164,154,491 
Weighted average Class B common shares outstandingWeighted average Class B common shares outstanding132,354,128 132,354,128 Weighted average Class B common shares outstanding132,354,128 132,354,128 
Weighted average Class A and Class B common shares outstanding- Basic and DilutedWeighted average Class A and Class B common shares outstanding- Basic and Diluted296,508,619 279,837,563 Weighted average Class A and Class B common shares outstanding- Basic and Diluted320,983,589 296,508,619 
Net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B Common shareholders- Basic$(0.41)$(0.63)
Net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B Common shareholders- Diluted$(0.41)$(0.63)
Net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B Common shareholders- Basic and DilutedNet loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B Common shareholders- Basic and Diluted$(0.38)$(0.41)

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The following table presents the potential common shares outstanding that were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share of common stock as of the periods presented because including them would have been antidilutive:
As of March 31,As of March 31,
2022202120232022
Convertible senior notesConvertible senior notes33,891,845 — Convertible senior notes33,891,845 33,891,845 
Stock options and warrantsStock options and warrants30,560,564 29,048,269 Stock options and warrants37,054,239 30,560,564 
TotalTotal64,452,409 29,048,269 Total70,946,084 64,452,409 
11.12. Stock Based Compensation
The 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) is a stock-based compensation plan which provides for the grants of options and restricted stock to employees and consultants of the Company. Options granted under the Plan may be either incentive options (“ISO”) or nonqualified stock options (“NSO”). Also, the Company established a 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) under which Class A Common Stock may be issued. As of March 31, 2022,2023, no shares have been issued under the ESPP.
Stock-based compensation expense is as follows (in thousands):
Three-months Ended March 31,
20222021
General and administrative expense$1,773 $174 
Research and development3,292 643 
Total$5,065 $817 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
20232022
Selling, general and administrative expense/(benefit)$(657)$1,773 
Research and development expense/(benefit)(985)3,292 
Total(1,642)5,065 
Stock options
Options under the Plan may be granted at prices as determined by the Board of Directors, provided, however, that (i) the exercise price of an ISO and NSO shall not be less than 100% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of grant, and (ii) the exercise price of an ISO granted to a 10% shareholder shall not be less than 110% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of grant. The fair value of the shares is determined by the Board of Directors on the date of grants. Stock options generally have a contractual life of 10 years. Upon exercise, the Company issues new shares.
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In 2016 and 2017, the Company’s founders were granted an aggregate of 15,882,711 options which are fully vested and are not related to performance. Options granted to other employees and consultants become vested and are exercisable over a range of up to six years from the date of grant.
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The following table summarizes option activity under the Plan:
OptionsWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Contractual
Term (in
Years)
OptionsWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Contractual
Term (in
Years)
Balance as of December 31, 202117,695,560 1.44 5.6
Balance as of December 31, 2022Balance as of December 31, 202217,679,596 1.51 4.7
GrantedGranted128,700 13.45 Granted7,000 7.05 
ExercisedExercised(95,900)2.45 Exercised(34,124)0.60 
ForfeitedForfeited(137,782)12.27 Forfeited(72,687)14.42 
Balance as of March 31, 202217,590,578 1.43 5.4
Balance as of March 31, 2023Balance as of March 31, 202317,579,785 1.46 4.5
The fair value of each stock option grant under the Plan was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, with the following range of assumptions:
 Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023
Expected term (in years)6.3
Volatility76.4%74.5% to 80.3%75.2%
Dividend yield0.0%
Risk-free interest rate1.55%3.40% to 2.16%4.00%
Common stock price$12.906.98 to $7.10
The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires various highly subjective assumptions that represent management’s best estimates of the fair value of the Company’s common stock, volatility, risk-free interest rates, expected term, and dividend yield. As the Company’s shares have actively traded for a short period of time subsequent to the Business Combination, volatility is based on a benchmark of comparable companies within the automotive and energy storage industries.
The expected term represents the weighted-average period that options granted are expected to be outstanding giving consideration to vesting schedules. Since the Company does not have an extended history of actual exercises, the Company has estimated the expected term using a simplified method which calculates the expected term as the average of the time-to-vesting and the contractual life of the awards. The Company has never declared or paid cash dividends and does not plan to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future; therefore, the Company used an expected dividend yield of zero. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury rates in effect during the expected term of the grant. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of publicly-traded peer companies.
Restricted stock awards
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company granted employees, who rendered services during the year ended December 31, 2021 and were employees of the Company on the grant date, a restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award based in proportion to the service period beginning from the employee’s hire date to the end of the year. The restricted stock unit awards vested on the grant date which resulted in the release of 339,340 shares of Class A common stock equal to stock-based compensation expense of $1.5 million recognized in the three-months ended March 31, 2022. The Company’s founders declined to receive an award related to performance in 2021.2021 and 2022. In accordance with the Company’s Outside Director Compensation Policy, each outside Board of Directors member will receive an annual RSU equal to $200,000 granted on the date of the Company’s annual shareholders’ meeting which vests in 25% increments at the end of each calendar quarter. Each Outside Director may elect to convert all or a portion of his or her annual Board of Directors retainer, excluding any annual retainer that an Outside Director may receive for serving as Lead Director and any annual retainers for committee service, into RSUs in lieu of the applicable cash retainer payment (“RSU Election”). The RSU awards granted to Outside Directors vested on the grant date which resulted in stock-based compensation expense of $0.4 million recognized in each of the three-months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively.
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Director exercises his or her RSU Election, the number of shares of Class A common sharesCommon Stock equal the amount of cash subject to such RSU Election divided by the applicable RSU Value and are fully vested.
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The following table summarizes RSU activity under the Plan:
RSU AwardsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value RSU AwardsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 202117,174 $13.47 
Unvested as of December 31, 2022Unvested as of December 31, 202211,752 $12.45 
AwardedAwarded360,582 12.43Awarded625,844 6.62
VestedVested(353,160)11.54Vested(47,165)12.88
ForfeitedForfeited(1,016)11.46Forfeited(8,992)12.47
Unvested as of March 31, 202223,580 $12.72 
Unvested as of March 31, 2023Unvested as of March 31, 2023581,439 $10.78 
Performance-based restricted stock awards
In the third quarter of 2021, the Company’s compensation committee ratified and approved performance-based restricted stock units (“PRSUs”) to all employees (“Grantee”) the value of which is determined based on the Grantee’s level within the Company (“PRSU Value”). Each PRSU is equal to 1one underlying share of Class A common stock. Also, PRSUs will be awarded to any new employee hired during 2022 and 2023 on a pro-rata basis based on a reduction in time of service. The number of shares subject to a Grantee’s PRSU award equals the Grantee’s PRSU Value divided by the closing price per Class A common share on the service inception date, or if the service inception date is not a trading day, the closing price per Share on the closest trading day immediately prior to the service inception date; in each case rounded down to the nearest whole number. Each PRSU award shall vest as to 50% of the PRSU Value upon the Committee’s determination, in its sole discretion, and certification of the occurrence of the Ocean Start of Production and shall vest as to 50% of the PRSUs upon the first anniversary of the Ocean Start of Production, in each case, subject to (i) the Grantee’s continuous service through the applicable vesting date, (ii) the Grantee’s not committing any action or omission that would constitute Cause for termination through the applicable vesting date, as determined in the sole discretion of the Company, and (iii) the Ocean Start of Production occurring on or before December 31, 2022. The compensation committee has discretion to reduce or eliminate the number of PRSUs that shall vest pursuant to each PRSU award upon the certification of the occurrence of the Ocean Start of Production and/or upon the first anniversary of the Ocean Start of Production, after considering, any factors that it deems relevant, which could include but are not limited to (i) Company performance against key performance indicators, and (ii) departmental performance against goals. The service inception date precedes the grant dates for both performance conditions. The grant date for each of the performance conditions is the date Grantees have a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions of the PRSU, which will occur when each performance conditionscondition is achieved, and the compensation committee has determined whether it will exercise its discretion to adjust the PRSU award. As of March 31, 2022, the Company has approved and authorized PRSUs equal to 2,388,389 shares of Class A common stock with a PRSU value of $33.7 million. Recognition of stock-based compensation occursoccurs when the grant date is determined, and performance conditions are probable of achievement. Measurement of stock-based compensation attributed to the PRSU awards will be based on the fair value of the underlying Class A common stockCommon Stock once the grant date is determined (e.g., variable accounting).
As of March 31, 2023, the Company has approved and authorized PRSUs equal to 2,191,975 shares of Class A Common Stock with an aggregate PRSU value of $13.5 million of which 1,278,465 awards vested on March 24, 2023, the grant and vesting date for the first tranche of the PRSU award. As of December 31, 2022, achievement of the first tranche of the PRSU award was deemed probable resulting in the recognition of cumulative expense of $10.1 million. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, the Company measured the cumulative expense to be recognized upon vesting based on the closing stock price on the grant and vesting date, which resulted in cumulative expense of $7.3 million, a reduction of $2.8 million from the Company's measurement of compensation expense as of the end of 2022. The cumulative catch-up adjustment of $2.8 million recorded in the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 to remeasure the PRSU award exceeded compensation expense of $1.1 million for stock options and restricted stock awards.
The grant date of the second tranche of the PRSUs has not been determined as department goals have not been set and the compensation committee has not determined whether it will use its negative discretion. Thus, achievement of the second tranche of the PRSUs is not probable as of March 31, 2023 and remains subject to variable accounting treatment.
12.13. Related Party Transactions
On March 8, 2021, the Company appointed Mitchell Zuklie to its Board of Directors . Mr. Zuklie is the chairman of the law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliff LLP (‘‘Orrick’’), which provides various legal services to the Company. During the three-months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, the Company incurred expenses for legal services rendered by Orrick totaling approximately $0.5 million and $1.7 million, and $0.3 million, respectively.respectively.
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14. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is not a party to any material legal proceedings and is not aware of any pending or threatened material claims. From time to time however, the Company may be subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business activities.


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Overview
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this report.
OVERVIEW
Fisker is building a technology-enabled, asset-light automotive business model that it believes will be among the first of its kind and aligned with the future state of the automotive industry. This involves a focus on vehicle development, customer experience, sales and service intended to change the personal mobility experience through technological innovation, ease of use and flexibility. The Company combines the legendary design and engineering expertise of Henrik Fisker to develop high quality electric vehicles with strong emotional appeal. Central to Fisker’s business model is the Fisker Flexible Platform Agnostic Design (“FF-PAD”), a proprietary process that allows the development and design of a vehicle to be adapted to any given electric vehicle (“EV”) platform in the specific segment size. The process focuses on selecting industry leading vehicle specifications and adapting the design to crucial hard points on a third-party supplied EV platform and outsourced manufacturing to reduce development cost and time to market. The first example of this is Fisker’s work to adapt the Fisker Ocean design to a base vehicle platform developed by Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG a limited liability partnership established and existing under the laws of Austria (“Magna Steyr”), an affiliate.

Recent Developments

We achieved several key milestones in Europe in April and May 2023, including (i) the all-electric Fisker Ocean Extreme equipped with standard 20” and optional 22” wheels and tires achieved combined WLTP ranges of Magna International, Inc. (“Magna”). This development with Magna Steyr beganup to 707 km/440 miles and 701 km/436 miles, respectively; (ii) we opened our inaugural Center + facilities in September 2020Copenhagen, Denmark and passed the first and second engineering gateways in November 2020 and March 2021, respectively and we are currently in the prototype building phase for production in November 2022. Fisker believes it is well-positioned through its global premium EV brand, its renowned design capabilities, its sustainability focus, and its asset-light and low overhead, direct to consumer business model which enables products likeVienna, Austria; (iii) the Fisker Ocean received small series type approval from the regulatory authority to be priced roughly equivalent to internal combustion engine-powered SUV’s from premium brand competitors.
Thesold and delivered in Europe; and (iv) we completed an initial delivery of the limited edition Fisker Ocean is targetingOne to an early customer in Denmark and we registered a large and rapidly expanding “premium with volume” segment (meaning a premium automaker producing more than 100,000 units of a single model such as the BMW X3 Series or Tesla Model Y) of the electric SUV market. Fisker expects to begin production of the Ocean as early as the fourth quarter of 2022. The Fisker Ocean a five-passenger vehicle with potentially a 250- to over 350-mile range and state-of-the-art advanced driver assistance capabilities, will be differentiatedOne in the marketplace by its innovative and timeless design and a re-imagined customer experience delivered through an advanced software-based user interface. TheGermany for Henrik Fisker, Ocean is designed for a high degree of sustainability, using recycled rubber, eco-suede interior trim made from recycled polyester, and carpeting from fishing nets and plastic bottles recycled from ocean waste, among many other sustainable features. The optional features for the Ocean, including California Mode (patent pending) and a solar photovoltaic roof resulted in the Fisker Ocean prototype being the most awarded new automobile at CES 2020 by Time, Newsweek, Business Insider, CNET and others.
Fisker believes its innovative business model, including “E-Mobility-as-a-Service” (“EMaaS”), will revolutionize how consumers view personal transportation and car ownership. Over time, Fisker plans to combine a customer-focused experience with flexible leasing options, affordable monthly payments and no fixed lease terms, in addition to direct-to-consumer sales. Through an innovative partnership strategy, Fisker believes that it will be able to significantly reduce the capital intensity typically associated with developing and manufacturing vehicles, while maintaining flexibility and optionality in component sourcing and manufacturing due to Fisker’s FF-PAD proprietary process. Through Fisker’s FF-PAD proprietary process, Fisker is currently working with Magna to develop a proprietary electric vehicle platform called FM29 that will underpin Fisker Ocean and at least one additional nameplate. Fisker intends to cooperate with one or more additional industry-leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), technology companies, and/or tier-one automotive suppliers for access to procurement networks, while focusing on key differentiators in innovative design, software and user interface. Multiple platform-sharing partners is intended to accelerate growth in Fisker’s portfolio of electric vehicle offerings. Fisker envisions a go-to-market strategy with both web- and app-based digital sales, loan financing approvals, leasing, and service management, with limited reliance on traditional brick-and-mortar “sales-and-service” dealer networks. Fisker believes that this customer-focused approach will drive revenue, user satisfaction and higher margins than competitors.
The Business Combination
Fisker was originally incorporated in the State of Delaware in October 13, 2017 as a special purpose acquisition company under the name Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp. (“Spartan”), formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination
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with one or more businesses. Spartan completed its IPO in August 2018. In October 2020, Spartan’s wholly-owned subsidiary merged with and into Fisker Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Fisker Inc.) a Delaware corporation (“Legacy Fisker”), with Legacy Fisker surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spartan (the “Business Combination”). In connection with the consummation of the Business Combination (the “Closing”), Spartan changed its name to Fisker Inc.
The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, in accordance with GAAP. Under this method of accounting, Spartan was treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of Legacy Fisker issuing stock for the net assets of Spartan, accompanied by a recapitalization, whereby no goodwill or other intangible assets was recorded. Operations prior to the Business Combination are those of Legacy Fisker.
Key Trends, Opportunities and Uncertainties
Fisker is a pre-revenue company and believes that its future performance and success depends to a substantial extent on the ability to capitalize on the following opportunities, which in turn is subject to significant risks and challenges, including those discussed below and in the section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022 titled “Risk Factors.”
Partnering with Industry-Leading OEMs and/or Tier-One Automotive Suppliers
Magna Steyr / FM29 Platform (Fisker Ocean)
On October 14, 2020, Fisker and Spartan entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Magna setting forth certain terms for the development of a full electric vehicle (the “Cooperation Agreement”). That Cooperation Agreement sets out the main terms and conditions of operational phase agreements (the “Operational Phase Agreements”) that were subsequently entered into by and between Fisker and Magna (or its affiliates). On December 17, 2020, Fisker entered into the platform-sharing and initial manufacturing Operational Phase Agreements referenced in the Cooperation Agreement. On June 12, 2021, Fisker entered into the detailed manufacturing agreement referenced in the Cooperation Agreement. We are creating FM29, a unique EV platform, that will have unique Fisker intellectual property. By working with a proven contract manufacturer such as Magna Steyr, we can accelerate our time to market, reduce vehicle development costs, and gain access to an established global supply chain. Our proprietary FF-PAD process is hardware agnostic which will enable us to collaborate with multiple EV platform developers for the production of future vehicles and develop rapid derivatives and improvements to our current FM29 Platform. Since the inception of our Cooperation Agreement, we have added significant certified content and tailored the FM29 platform into a proprietary Fisker platform where we can leverage our intellectual property and technology for certain systems and subsystems in future vehicles and will increase efficiency in vehicle development and speed to bring vehicles to market.CEO.

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Hon Hai Technology Group (Fisker Pear)
On May 13, 2021, the Company announced it signed framework agreements with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) supporting the joint development and manufacturing of project ‘PEAR’ (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution), a project to develop a new breakthrough electric vehicle. Under the agreements, the Company and Foxconn will jointly invest into Project PEAR, with each company taking proceeds from the successful delivery of the program. Following an extensive review of manufacturing sites, the two companies will make significant efforts to develop and execute a manufacturing plan capable of supporting the planned start of production.
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As outlined earlier this year, our production forecasts are linked to focus on vehicle design, supply chain / procurement, vehicle integration, strong brand affiliationreadiness and a differentiated customer experience. Fisker intends to leveragereceipt of multiple EV platforms and Fisker intellectual property to accelerate its time to market, rapidly expand its product portfolio, reduce vehicle development costs and gain access to an established global supply chainregulatory homologation approvals across our launch markets.The timing of batteries and other components.
Fisker believes that its business model will reduce the considerable execution risk typically associated with new car companies. Through Fisker's proprietary platform, component sourcing and manufacturing partnerships, Fisker believes it will be able to accelerate its time to market and reduce vehicle development costs. Fisker remains on-trackthese approvals has shifted, which impacts our initial volume forecasts for Fisker Ocean start-of-production2023. Based on November 17, 2022 and intends to meet timing, cost and qualityour current expectations while optimally matching its cost structure with its projected production ramp by leveraging such partnerships and trained workforces. Remaining hardware agnostic allows for selection of partners, components, and manufacturing decisions to be based on both timeline and cost advantages and enables Fisker to focus on delivering truly innovative design features, a superior customer experience, and a leading user interface that leverages sophisticated software and other technology advancements.
Fisker has entered into agreements covering the FM29 platform, development and engineering services, and manufacturing, among others. Extended negotiation of the specific project-related agreements, the sourcing of components or labor at higher than anticipated cost, or any delaysapprovals, which includes obtaining US homologation approvals in sourcing suppliers of sustainable parts may delay Fisker’s commercialization plans or require it to change the anticipated pricing of its vehicles. Such delays could be caused by a variety of factors, some of which may be out of Fisker’s control. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Fisker—Fisker faces risksMay 2023, as well as our capacity expectations related to health epidemics, includingour supply base, we currently forecast we will produce 1,400 to 1,700 vehicles during the recent COVID-19 pandemic, which could have a material adverse effect on its business and resultssecond quarter of operations.”2023.
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Market Trends and Competition
Fisker anticipates robust demand
Our focus during this initial industrialization phase is to ensure process readiness, tooling maturity, and part validation.Our suppliers are subject to external factors that could impact their ability to ramp output of components for the Fisker Ocean, based on its award-winning design, its unique sustainability features, the management team’s experience and know-how and, in particular, the growing acceptance of and demand for EVs as a substitute for gasoline-fueledour vehicles. Many independent forecasts are assuming that EV’s as percentage of global auto sales will grow from less than 3% in 2020 to more than 20% in 2030. One such report from RBC, published in October 2020, assumes sales of EV’s to grow from less than 2.0 million units globally (less than 3% of total volume) to 25 million units in 2030 (approximately 25% of total volume), a 29% CAGR. The EV market is highly competitive, but Fisker believes it will remain less competitive than the ICE market for some time. For example, thereone of our Tier 2 suppliers entered receivership, which required a timely solution with our Tier 1 supplier to secure the underlying tooling. Our key supply chain partners are 79 nameplates sold in the US marketconcentrated within the compactan umbrella group of companies, and midsize SUV category currently, while most observers expect no more than 10-20 EV’s in those segments at the time Fisker launches, most of whichwe are expected to be priced well above Fisker Ocean. Fisker believes the market will be broken down into three primary consumer segments: the white space segment, the value segment, and the conservative premium segment. See “Information About Fisker—Sales – Go to Market Strategy.” Fisker expects to sell approximately 50% of its vehicles within the white space segment, appealing to customers who want to be part of the new EV movement and value sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) initiatives. This is supported by a survey of Fisker’s current reservation-holders which found that over 50% currently own non-premium branded vehicles and over 50% currently own non-SUV’s (i.e. cars, hatchbacks, minivans, etc.). Fisker believes that it will be well positioned to be the primary alternative to Tesla in this segment with the Ocean priced around the base price of the Model 3 and below the base price of the Model Y. While Fisker will compete with other EV startups, many of them are moving into the higher luxury priced segments due to the lack of volume pricing of components that Fisker expects to obtain through platform sharing partnerships with industry-leading OEMs and/or tier-one automotive suppliers. To expand market share and attract customers from competitors, Fisker must continue to innovate and convertdependent upon their operational performance. A successful research and development efforts into differentiated products, including new EV models.
Fisker is also working to quantify the sustainability advancements and claims that the Fisker brand would produce the most sustainable vehicles in the world, which it believes will be an increasingly important differentiator among a growing subset of consumers. To this end, an internal analysis resulted in an announcement in June 2021 that Fisker aims to produce a 100% climate-neutral vehicle, without the use of purchased carbon offsets, in 2027. In Fisker’s pursuit of these objectives, it will be in competition with substantially larger and better capitalized vehicle manufacturers. While Fisker believes that the low-capital-intensity platform sharing partnership strategy, together with direct-to-customer commercialization, provides the Company with an advantage relative to traditional and other established auto manufacturers, Fisker’s better capitalized competitors may seek to undercut the pricing or compete directly with Fisker’s designs by replicating their features. In addition, while Fisker believes that its strong management team forms the necessary backbone to execute on its strategy, the Company expects to compete for talent, as Fisker’s future growth will depend on hiring qualified and experienced personnel to operate all aspects of the business as it prepares to launch commercial operations.
Commercialization
Fisker currently anticipates commencing production of the Fisker Ocean inis reliant upon our key suppliers’ ability to mature software and components to market release levels. Our ability to reach expected run rates is also contingent upon the fourth quarterability of 2022, with initial customer deliveries in late 2022our manufacturing partner to successfully ramp production at the earliest. As of May 2, 2022, we are over 45,000 retail reservations and 1,600 fleet reservations. This is after accounting for about 4,100 retail customers who have canceled over time.
Fisker plans to initially market its vehicles through its direct-to-consumer sales model, leveraging its proprietary Flexee app, which will serve as a one-stop-shop for all components of its EMaaS business model. Over time, Fisker plans to develop Fisker Experience Centers in select cities in North America and Europe, which will enable prospective customers to experience Fisker vehicles through test drives and virtual and augmented reality. Fisker also intends to enter, in each launch market, into third-party service partnerships with credible vehicle service organizations with established service facilities, operations and technicians. These companies’ services will be integrated into and booked via the Flexee app in order to create a hassle-free, app-based service experience for Fisker’s customers delivered at home, at work, or with a pick-up and delivery service booked online. For North America and United Kingdom, as examples, Fisker has entered into non-exclusive Memorandum of Understandings with divisions of Cox Automotive related to fleet management services. Fisker willrequired quality levels. We continue to seek opportunitieswork with our suppliers, including our manufacturing partner, to build the service partnership model.
Over time, Fisker aimsadd shifts to transform the EV sales model through the flexible lease model, under which customers will be able to utilize a vehicle on a month-to-month basis at an anticipated initial cost of $379 per monthincrease production capacity and meet our production goals for the base model, with the ability to terminate the lease or upgrade their vehicle at any time. Development of a fleet of high value, sustainable EVs will allow Fisker to offer these flexible lease options to capture more customers. Fisker intends to require a non-refundable up-front payment of $3,000 under the flexible lease model, which the Company believes will reduce its
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cash flow risk and incentivize customers to keep their vehicles for a period of time. Fisker anticipates that, over time, it will acquire a substantial fleet of used EVs available for sale or further flexible lease by Fisker, which it believes will enhance its ability to maintain its premium brand and pricing.
Fisker believes its digital, direct-to-consumer sales model reflects today’s changing consumer preferences and is less capital intensive and expensive than the traditional automotive sales models. Fisker’s commercialization strategy is, however, relatively novel for the car industry, which has historically relied on extensive advertising and marketing, as well as relationships with physical car dealership networks. Should Fisker’s assumptions about the commercialization of its vehicles prove overly optimistic or if the Company is unable to develop, obtain or maintain the direct-to-consumer marketing or service technology upon which its prospective customer base would rely, Fisker may incur delays to its ability to commercialize the Fisker Ocean. This may also lead Fisker to make changes in its commercialization plans, which could result in unanticipated marketing delays or cost overruns, which could in turn adversely impact margins and cash flows or require Fisker to change its pricing. Further, to the extent that Fisker doesn’t generate the margins it expects upon commercialization of the Fisker Ocean, Fisker may be required to raise additional debt or equity capital, which may not be available or may only be available on terms that are onerous to Fisker and its stockholders.
Regulatory Landscape
Fisker operates in an industry that is subject to and benefits from environmental regulations, which have generally become more stringent over time, particularly across developed markets. Regulations in Fisker’s target markets include economic incentives to purchasers of EVs, tax credits for EV manufacturers, and economic penalties that may apply to a car manufacturer based on its fleet-wide emissions ratings. See “second quarter.Information about Fisker—Government Regulation and Credits.” For example, a federal tax credit of $7,500 may be available to U.S. purchasers of Fisker vehicles, which would bring the effective estimated purchase price of the base Fisker Ocean model to approximately $30,000. On August 5, 2021, President Biden announced an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric. Fisker recently issued a call to action to implement a program called “75 And More For 55 And Less”, which would include a point-of-sale rebate (as opposed to the current tax credit) of $7,500 plus $10 for every mile of EPA-certified driving range, for any EV priced at $55,000 and less. Fisker believes this type of program would focus EV purchase support towards consumers that most require an incentive and would also incentivize all OEM’s to focus development efforts on affordable EV’s, as Fisker has done. Further, the registration and sale of Zero Emission Vehicles (“ZEVs”) in California will earn Fisker ZEV credits, which it may be able to sell to other OEMs or tier-one automotive suppliers seeking to access the state’s market. Several other U.S. states have adopted similar standards. In the European Union, where European car manufacturers are penalized for excessive fleet-wide emissions on the one hand and incentivized to produce low emission vehicles on the other, Fisker believes it may have the opportunity to monetize the ZEV technology through fleet emissions pooling arrangements with car manufacturers that may not otherwise meet their CO2 emissions targets. While Fisker expects environmental regulations to provide a tailwind to its growth, it is possible for certain regulations to result in margin pressures. For example, regulations that effectively impose EV production quotas on auto manufacturers may lead to an oversupply of EVs, which in turn could promote price decreases. As a pure play EV company, Fisker’s margins could be particularly and adversely impacted by such regulatory developments. Trade restrictions and tariffs, while historically minimal between the European Union and the United States where most of Fisker’s production and sales are expected, are subject to unknown and unpredictable change that could impact Fisker’s ability to meet projected sales or margins.

Key trends and economic factors affecting the automotive industry
Recent outbreaks in certain regions, including China where lock-downs due to COVID-19 have been imposed in more than 40 cities, may cause intermittent COVID-19-related disruptions in our supply chain. Though we have no operations or suppliers, who will produce Fisker Ocean components, located in Russia or Ukraine, our FM29 platform used to manufacture the Fisker Ocean is located in Graz, Austria and some of our key supplier operations are located in European countries. Actions taken by Russia in Ukraine could impact our suppliers, particularly our lower tier suppliers.
Globally, prices for commodities remain volatile for base metals (e.g., steel and aluminum), precious metals (e.g., palladium), and raw materials that are used in batteries for electric vehicles (e.g., lithium, cobalt, and nickel for batteries). Our Fisker Ocean is comprised mainly of steel which has experienced less volatility compared to aluminum. Further, we have agreed to our pricing in 2021 and early 2022 for our components under our long-term supply contracts, which reduces our exposure to commodity volatility and inflation in 2022. Our battery chemistries consist of a high-capacity pack that uses a lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cell chemistry with the second high-value pack based on lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) chemistry. We expect most of our vehicles sold in 2022 and 2023 will have premium trim levels, where margins are less sensitive, and NMC battery packs compared to our base model Sport which uses the LFP battery packs that do not contain nickel or cobalt.
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Basis of Presentation
Fisker currently conducts its business through one operating segment. As a company with no commercial operations and limited revenues derived from merchandise sales and home charging solutions, which isare not core to our ongoing business, Fisker’s activities to date have been limited and were conducted primarily in the United States and its historical results are reported under U.S. GAAP and in U.S. dollars. Upon commencement of commercial operations,retail production of its Ocean SUV, Fisker expects to expand its global operations substantially, including into focus primarily on the USA and the European Union and as a result Fisker expects its future results to be sensitive to foreign currency transaction and translation risks and other financial risks that are not reflected in its historical financial statements.markets. As a result, Fisker expects that the financial results it reports for periods after it begins commercial operationsretail production will not be comparable to the financial results included in this report or Fisker’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022.March 1, 2023.
Fisker currently conducts its business through one operating segment. As a pre-revenue company with no commercial operations, Fisker’s activities to date have been limited and its historical results are reported under United States generally accepted accounting principles(“GAAP”) and in U.S. dollars. Upon commencement of commercial operations, Fisker expects to expand its global operations substantially, including in the USA and the European Union, and as a result Fisker expects its future results to be sensitive to foreign currency transaction and translation risks and other financial risks that are not reflected in its historical financial statements. As a result, Fisker expects that the financial results it reports for periods after it begins commercial operations will not be comparable to the financial results included in this Form 10-K or those incorporated by reference from the proxy statement.
Components of Results of Operations
Fisker is an early stage company and itsComparison of the Three-Months Ended March 31, 2023 to the Three-Months Ended March 31, 2022
The following table sets forth Fisker’s historical results may not be indicative of its futureoperating results for reasons that may be difficultthe periods indicated:
 
Three-Months
Ended March 31,
 
 20232022
$ Change
% Change
 (dollar amounts in thousands)
Revenue$198 $12 $186 n.m.
Cost of goods sold164 11 153 n.m.
Gross Margin34 33 n.m.
Operating costs and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative44,648 21,992 22,656 103 %
Research and development76,999 101,460 (24,461)(24)%
Total operating costs and expenses121,647 123,452 (1,805)(1)%
Loss from operations(121,613)(123,451)1,838 (1)%
Other income (expense):
Other income (expense)(45)(371)326 (88)%
Interest income6,894 265 6,629 n.m.
Interest expense(4,601)(4,383)(218)%
Foreign currency gain/(loss)(401)746 (1,147)n.m.
Unrealized gain/(loss) recognized on equity securities(730)5,120 (5,850)n.m.
Total other income (expense)1,117 1,377 (260)(19)%
Loss before income taxes(120,496)(122,074)1,578 (1)%
Provision for income taxes(59)— (59)n.m.
Net Loss$(120,555)$(122,074)$1,519 $— 
n.m. = not meaningful.
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Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold
In May 2023, we began producing vehicles for deliveries to anticipate. Accordingly,our customers and, accordingly, we are recognizing vehicle revenues from the driverssale of Fisker’s future financial results, as well as the components of such results, may not be comparable to Fisker’s historical or projected results of operations.
Revenues
Fisker has not begun commercial operations and currently does not generate any revenue from vehicle sales. Once Fisker commences production and commercialization of its vehicles, it expects that the significant majority of its revenue will be initially derived from direct sales ofinitial Fisker Ocean SUVsSUVs. Merchandise sales and subsequently, from flexible leases of its vehicles. In 2021, Fisker launched its merchandise “Fisker Edition” where it sells direct to consumers Fisker branded apparel and goods. While merchandise saleshome charging solutions are not intended to becomprise a significant portion of Fisker’s results oncethe Company's revenues. Over the course of the second half of 2023, we will ramp production volumes at a measured pace to ensure the supplier base can delivery high-quality components in line with our serial production run-rate.
Sales of vehicles begins, it will generate revenue pre-production.
Costbranded apparel and goods and home charging solutions totaled $198 thousand with related costs of Goods Sold
To date, Fisker has not recordedgoods sold of $164 thousand resulting in a gross profit of $34 thousand during the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 compared to branded apparel sales of $12 thousand with related cost of goods sold from vehicle sales. of $11 thousand resulting in gross profit of $1 thousand during the corresponding three-month period ended March 31, 2022.
Once Fisker commences the commercialwe commence production and sale of itsour vehicles, it expectswe expect cost ofof goods sold to include mainly vehicle components and parts, including batteries, direct labor costs, amortized tooling costs and capitalized costs associated with the Magna warrants, and reserves for estimated warranty expenses. Related to the 2021 launch of “Fisker Edition” apparel and goods, Fisker will realize cost of goods sold.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
GeneralSelling, general and administrative expenses consist mainly of personnel-related expenses for Fisker’s executive and other administrative functions, advertising and marketing expenses, and expenses for outside professional services, including legal, accounting and other advisory services.
Fisker is rapidly expanding its personnel headcount, in anticipation of the start of production of its vehicles. Accordingly, Fisker expects itsSelling, general and administrative expenses increased by $22.7 million or 103% from $22.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 to increase significantly$44.6 million during the three month period ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to increased salaried, targeted marketing and advertising for events, employee headcount, improved benefits in line with our human capital and ESG goals designed to offer potential employees competitive compensation packages and stock-based compensation. With vehicle deliveries beginning in the near termsecond quarter of 2023, we will increase our marketing and advertising efforts in alignment with expected customer interest in the Fisker Ocean. Also, Center+, showroom, vehicle processing, and service and pickup locations will open throughout the remainder of 2023 resulting in higher expenses. The timing of openings will correspond with customer order demand and completion of homologation in Europe and the United States. Selling, general and administrative expenses include stock-based compensation benefit of $0.7 million and stock based compensation expense of $1.8 million for three-months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Overall, total headcount for the foreseeable future. For example, theCompany increased to over 900 employees as of March 31, 2023, compared to 760 employees as of December 31, 2022.
The company expects selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding stock-based compensation expenses, (refer to non-GAAP financial measure discussed below), in the year ended December 31, 20222023 to be in the range of $105-$120between $130.0 million and $160.0 million as compared to $42.4$106.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2021. Upon commencement of commercial operations, Fisker also expects general and administrative expenses to include facilities, marketing and advertising costs.
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2022.
Research and Development Expense
To date, Fisker’s research and development expenses have consisted primarily of external engineering services in connection with the design of the Fisker Ocean model and development of the pre-production and start of production vehicles.
Research and development expenses decreased by approximately $24.5 million or 24% from $101.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, to $77.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease primarily relates to higher costs associated with the purchase and expense of $39.2 million for prototype parts and engineering and design services incurred as Fisker met key development gateways during the first prototype. Asquarter of 2022 that did not recur in the first quarter of 2023 as the Fisker ramps up for commercial operations, it anticipates thatOcean is in the final stages of homologation. Higher costs in the first quarter of 2022 are only partially offset by higher headcount in the first quarter of 2023. Over the remainder of 2023, we expect research and development expenses will increase forcontinue to trend lower than the foreseeable futurecorresponding three-month periods in 2022 as the Company expands its hiring of engineers and designers and continues to invest in new vehicle modelconceptual design and development of technology. For example,PEAR and costs associated with the completion of homologation in 2023 are not expected to exceed 2022's costs incurred to complete the engineering and design of the Ocean and transition to production, including accrual of probable achievement of engineering and design milestones at the end of 2022. Research and development expense includes stock-based compensation benefit of $1.0 million and stock-based compensation expense of $3.3 million for the three-months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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The company expects research and development expenses, excluding stock-based compensation expenses, (refer to non-GAAP financial measure discussed below), in the year ended December 31, 20222023 to be in the range of $330-$380between $160.0 million and $190.0 million as compared to $286.9$423.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists of interest expense associated with the convertible senior notes.
Interest expense amounted to $4.6 million and $4.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively due to the sale, in August 2021, of $667.5 million principal amount of 2.50% convertible senior notes. Interest expense in the subsequent three-month period throughout calendar year 2023 will approximate $4.5 million, including accretion of debt issuance costs.
Foreign Currency Gain/Loss
The Company recorded foreign currency losses of $0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to gains of $0.7 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2022, primarily due to remeasurement losses on Euro-denominated monetary assets caused by weakening Euro currency rates. For the remainder of 2023, we expect EUR denominated transactions associated with our foreign operations and services provided by suppliers will increase and will subject Fisker to greater fluctuation in realized gain and losses from foreign currencies.
Unrealized Gain/Loss Recognized on Equity Securities
Unrealized losses recognized on equity securities held as of March 31, 2023 totaled $0.7 million for the three-months ended March 31, 2023 compared to a gain of $5.1 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2022.
Provision for Income Tax Expense / Benefit
Fisker’s income tax provision consists of an estimate for U.S. federal and state income taxes based on enacted rates, as adjusted for allowable credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes in the tax law. Fisker maintains a valuation allowance against the full value of its U.S. and state net deferred tax assets because Fisker believes the recoverability of the tax assets is not more likely than not.
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists primarily of interest expense associated with the convertible senior notes.
Income Tax Expense / Benefit
Fisker’sProvision for income tax provision consists of an estimate for U.S. federal and state income taxes based on enacted rates, as adjusted for allowable credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes in the tax law. Fisker maintains a valuation allowance against the full value of its U.S. and state net deferred tax assets because Fisker believes the recoverability of the tax assets is not more likely than not.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three-Months Ended March 31, 2022amounted to the Three-Months Ended March 31, 2021
The following table sets forth Fisker’s historical operating results for the periods indicated:
 
Three-Months
Ended March 31,
 
 20222021
$ Change
% Change
 (dollar amounts in thousands)
Revenue$12 22 $(10)(45)%
Cost of goods sold11 17 (6)(35)%
Gross Margin(4)(80)%
Operating costs and expenses:
General and administrative21,992 $5,832 16,160 277 %
Research and development101,460 27,271 74,189 272 %
Total operating costs and expenses123,452 33,103 90,349 273 %
Loss from operations(123,451)(33,098)(90,353)273 %
Other income (expense):
Other income (expense)(371)75 (446)n.m.
Interest income265 156 109 70 %
Interest expense(4,383)— (4,383)n.m.
Change in fair value of derivatives— (145,249)145,249 n.m.
Foreign currency gain746 1,273 (527)(41)%
Unrealized gain recognized on equity securities5,120 — 5,120 n.m.
Total other income (expense)1,377 (143,745)145,122 n.m.
Net Loss$(122,074)$(176,843)$54,769 (31)%
n.m. = not meaningful.
Revenue and cost of goods sold
During the three-months ended March 31, 2022, Fisker launched its merchandise “Fisker Edition” where it sells direct to consumers Fisker branded apparel and goods. Sales of branded apparel and goods totaled $12,000 with related costs of goods sold of $11,000 resulting in a gross profit of $1,000 during the three-month period. $59Merchandise sales are ancillary revenues that will continue in the future but are not expected to constitute a significant portion of operations once Fisker commences production and commercialization of its vehicles.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses increased by $16.2 million or 277% from $5.8 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2021 to $22.0 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2022, primarily due to increased salaried employee headcount, improved benefits in line with our human capital and ESG goals designed to offer potential employees competitive compensation packages, and stock based compensation. Marketing and advertising efforts resulted in expense of $4.5 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to minimal efforts in the corresponding first quarter of 2021 as the Company implemented its marketing strategies in the fourth quarter of 2021. General and administrative expenses includes stock-based compensation expense of $1.8 million and $0.2 million thousand for the three-months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. General and administrative expenses will increase during the remainder of the 2022 fiscal year as the Company continues to increase its workforce, engage with advisors to establish global strategies for direct and indirect taxes, and planning for entity-wide changes in its IT systems. Overall, total headcount for the Company increased to 455 employees as of May 2, 2022, compared to 169 employees as of March 31, 2021.2023.
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Research and Development
Research and development expenses increased by $74.2 million or 272% from $27.3 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2021, to $101.5 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2022. The increase primarily relates to higher headcount and achievement of key milestones in engineering and development of the design of components as the Company moves towards the start of production. In the first quarter of 2022, we continued the development phase of our prototype Fisker Oceans, which includes the purchase and expense of $39.5 million of prototype parts, and testing and validation. The first quarter of 2022 reflects higher research and development expenses as our last major design milestones were met and the Company transitions to prototype production and preparation for start of production. Reductions in research and development efforts for the Fisker Ocean over the remainder of 2022 are expected to be offset by increases in the development efforts associated with the Fisker PEAR. Research and development expenses includes stock-based compensation expense of $3.3 million and $0.6 million for the three-months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Interest ExpenseNet Loss
Interest expense amounted to $4.4 million during the Net losthree-months ended March 31, 2022 due to the sale, in August 2021, of $667.5 million principal amount of 2.50% convertible senior notes. No interest expenses was recognized during the three-months ended March 31, 2021. Interest expense in the subsequent three-month periods throughout calendar year 2022 will approximate $4.5 million, including accretion of debt issuance costs.
Change in Fair Value of Derivative
During three-months ended March 31, 2021, the Company’s public and private warrants were outstanding resulting in a non-cash fair value adjustment of $145.2 million. No gain or loss was recognized during the three-months ended March 31, 2022. The public and private warrants were exercised or redeemed and no longer outstanding by the end of the second quarter of 2021.
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)
The Company recorded foreign currency gains of $0.7 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2022, compared to gains of $1.3$120.6 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2021, due to weakening Euro currency rates. For the remainder of 2022, we expect its EUR denominated transactions associated with our foreign operations and services provided by suppliers will increase and will subject Fisker to greater fluctuation in realized gain and losses from foreign currencies.
Unrealized Gains Recognized on Equity Securities
Unrealized gains recognized on equity securities still held as of March 31, 2022 totaled $5.1 million for the three-months ended March 31, 2022.
Net Loss
Net loss was $122.1 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2022,2023, a decrease of approximately $54.8$1.5 million from a net loss of $176.8 million$122.1 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2021,2022, for the reasons discussed above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of the date of this Form 10-Q, Fisker has yet to generate any meaningful revenue from its core business operations. To date, Fisker has funded its capital expenditures and working capital requirements through equity and convertible notes, as further discussed below. Fisker’s ability to successfully commence itits primary commercial operations and expand its business willmay depend on many factors, including its working capital needs, the availability of equity or debt financing and, over time, its ability to generate cash flows from operations.
As of March 31, 2022,2023, Fisker’s cash and cash equivalents amountetotaledd to $1,043 $652.5 million.
In May 2022, we entered into the Distribution Agreement, pursuant to which Fisker established an ATM Program. Pursuant to the ATM Program, Fisker may, at its discretion and from time to time during the term of the Distribution Agreement, sell, through the Agents, shares of its Class A Common Stock as would result in aggregate gross proceeds to Fisker of up to $350 million by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at-the-market offering” as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including without limitation sales made directly on the New York Stock Exchange, on any other existing trading market for the Class A Common Stock or to or through a market maker. In addition, the sales agents may also sell the shares of Class A Common Stock by any other method permitted by law, including, but not limited to, negotiated transactions. We issued 8,884,080 shares of Class A Common Stock under the
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ATM Program during the three-months ended March 31, 2023 for gross proceeds of $54.8 million, before $0.8 million of commissions and other direct incremental issuance costs. As of March 31, 2023, $101.7 million of Class A Common Stock is available for sale under the ATM Program.
In August 2021, we entered into a purchase agreement for the sale of an aggregate of $667.5 million principal amount of convertible senior notes due in 2026. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2026 Notes were $562.2 million, net of debt issuance costs and the 2027 Capped Call Transactions discussed further in Note 8.9. The 2026 Notes mature on September 15, 2026, unless repurchased, redeemed, or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. The 2026 Notes were not convertible as of March 31, 2022.2023.
Fisker expects its capital expenditures and working capital requirements to increase substantiallystabilize in 2022,2023 and beyond, as it progresses toward production and deliveries of the Fisker Ocean, EV model, developdevelops its customer support and marketing infrastructure and expandexpands its research and development efforts.efforts on PEAR, Ronin and other future vehicle programs. Fisker believes that its cash on hand following the consummation of the Business Combination and issuance of the convertible senior notes will be sufficient to meet its working capital and capital expenditure requirements for a period of at least twelve months from the date of this Form 10-Q and sufficient10-Q. Fisker may, however, need additional cash resources, including proceeds from the sale of up to $101.7 million of Class A common stock under the ATM Program, to fund its operations until it commences serial production levels of the Fisker Ocean. Fisker may, however, need additional cash resourcesOcean due to changed business conditions or other developments, including unanticipated delays in negotiations with OEMs and tier-one automotive suppliers or other suppliers, supply chain challenges, disruptions due to COVID-19, competitive pressures, and regulatory developments, among other developments such as the collaboration on “Project PEAR” with Foxconn announced in February 2021.
To the extent that Fisker’sour current resources are insufficient to satisfy itsour cash requirements, Fiskerwe may need to seek additional equity or debt financing. In particular, in addition to issuing equity under our ATM Program, we may seek other forms of financing under our effective shelf registration statement or through private placements. Our existing effective shelf registration statement permits us to issue various securities for proceeds of up to $2.0 billion, which amount is reduced by amounts sold under our ATM Program.If thesuch financing is not available, or if the terms of the financing are less desirable than Fisker expects, Fiskerwe expect, we may be forced to decrease itsour level of investment in product development or scale back itsour operations, which could have an adverse impact on itsour business and financial prospects.
Cash Flows
The following table provides a summary of Fisker’s cash flow data for the periods indicated:
Three-Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021 20232022
(dollar amounts in
thousands)
( in thousands)
Net cash used in operating activitiesNet cash used in operating activities(105,988)(28,810)Net cash used in operating activities$(83,742)$(105,988)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(55,750)(65,665)Net cash used in investing activities(45,748)(55,750)
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities1,861 88,739 Net cash provided by financing activities$50,099 $1,861 
Cash Flows used in Operating Activities
Fisker’s net cash flows used in operating activities to date have been primarily comprised of costs related to research and development, payroll and other selling, general and administrative activities. As Fisker continues to accelerate hiring in line with development and production of the Ocean, Fisker expects its cash used in operating activities to increase significantly before it starts to generate any material cash flows from its business. Lease commitments as of March 31, 2022,2023, will result in cash payments of $6.7$6.4 million for the remainder of 2022, and $9.2 million for 2023, and $30.7$8.8 million for 2024, and $35.8 million for 2025 and thereafter. Structural improvements are required before Fisker can use its experience centersFisker Lounges in the U.S. and Europe for its intended purposes. The timing for completion of the structural improvements is expected during 2023. Compared to 2022, Fisker expects its cash used in operating activities will decrease as development costs of the second halfFisker Ocean subside and cash collections from vehicle sales in excess of 2022. costs to manufacture accumulate throughout the remainder of 2023. In total, excluding stock-based compensation costs, Fisker is projecting to use cash in excess of $435between $290.0 million and $350.0 million for combined SG&A and R&D activities during 2022.2023.
Net cash used in operating activities increaseddecreased by $77.2approximately $22.2 million from $28.8 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2021 to $106.0 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2022.2022 to $83.7 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2023.
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Cash Flows used in Investing Activities
Fisker’s cash flows used in investing activities, historically, have been comprised mainly of purchases of property and equipment. During the three-months ended March 31, 2022,2023, the Company acquired assets related to developmentproduction of the Fisker Ocean and production of its parts that benefit our vehicle program development in future periodscomponents that totaled $45.8$45.7 million compared to $65.7$45.8 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2021. 2022. Fisker continues to expect 20222023 capital expenditures for manufacturingtooling and development, testing and validation, tooling, manufacturing equipment software licenses, and IT infrastructure to range between $280$245 million and $290$260 million of which we expect at least 50% is denominated in foreign currencies, as serial production tooling and equipment begins to be installedinstallations continue at both vehicle assembly and supplier facilities over the remainder of 2022 .during 2023.
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Fisker used cashcash of $55.8$45.7 million forfor investing activities during the three-months ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $65.7$55.8 million during the corresponding three-months ended March 31, 2021.2022.
On July 28, 2021, the Company made a $10$10.0 million commitment for a private investment in public equity (PIPE) supporting the planned merger of leading European EV charging network, Allego B.V. (“Allego”) with Spartan Acquisition Corp. III (NYSE: SPAQ), a publicly-listed special purpose acquisition company. The merger closed in the first quarter of 2022 which triggered our investment commitment resulting in a $10$10.0 million cash payment to acquire 1,000,000 class A common shares of Allego (NYSE: ALLG). Fisker iswas the exclusive electric vehicle automaker in the PIPE and, in parallel, has agreed to terms on a strategic partnership to deliver a range of charging options for its customers in Europe.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Through March 31, 2022,2023, Fisker has financed its operations primarily through the sale of equity securities and convertible senior notes.
Net cash from financing activities was $50.1 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2023, which was primarily due to the proceeds from the issuance of the ATM equity program of $48.0 million, net of stock issuance costs of $0.7 million, as well as aggregate proceeds from the exercise of stock options and collection of related statutory withholding taxes of $2.8 million. Net cash from financing activities was $1.9 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2022 which was entirely due to the proceeds from the exercise of stock options and collection of related statutory withholding taxes due forto payment and accrued as of March 31, 2022. Net cash from financing activities was $88.7 million during the three-months ended March 31, 2021 reflecting the proceeds of $88.6 million from public warrant holders who exercised 7,733,400 warrants to acquire a corresponding equal number of Class A common stock.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Fisker is not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined under SEC rules.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations
The accompanying table references non-GAAP adjusted loss from operations. This non-GAAPfollowing tables show our Non-GAAP financial measure differs from the directly comparable GAAP financial measure due to adjustments made to exclude stock-based compensation expense. This non-GAAP financial measure is not a substitute for or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and should not be considered as an alternative to any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that presenting this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful supplemental information to investors about the Company in understanding and evaluating its operating results, enhancing the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects, and allowing for greater transparency with respect to key financial metrics used by its management in financial and operational-decision making. However, there are a number of limitations related to the use of a non-GAAP measure and its nearest GAAP equivalents. For example, other companies may calculate non-GAAP measures differently, or may use other measures to calculate their financial performance, and therefore any non-GAAP measures the Company uses may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Therefore, both GAAP financial measures of Fisker’s financial performance and the respective non-GAAP measures should be considered together. Please see the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure in the tables below.reconciliations:
 
Three-Months Ended March 31,
 20222021
GAAP Loss from operations(123,451)(33,098)
Add: stock based compensation5,065 817 
Non-GAAP Adjusted loss from operations$(118,386)$(32,281)
 
Three-Months Ended March 31,
Selling, General and Administrative Reconciliation20232022
GAAP Selling, general and administrative44,648 21,992 
Stock-based compensation benefit/(expense)657 (1,773)
Non-GAAP Selling, general and administrative$45,305 $20,219 
 
Three-Months Ended March 31,
Research and Development Reconciliation20232022
GAAP Research and development76,999 101,460 
Stock-based compensation benefit/(expense)985 (3,292)
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Fisker’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. In the preparation of these financial statements, Fisker is required to use judgment in making estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported expenses incurred during the reporting periods. Fisker considers an accounting judgment, estimate or
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assumption to be critical when (1) the estimate or assumption is complex in nature or requires a high degree of judgment and (2) the use of different judgments, estimates and assumptions could have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
For a description of our critical accounting policies and estimates, refer to Part II, Item 7, Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022.March 1, 2023. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022.
Emerging Growth Company Status
Section 102(b)(1) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”) exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can choose not to take advantage of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies, and any such election to not take advantage of the extended transition period is irrevocable.
Prior to December 31, 2021, Fisker was an “emerging growth company” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and elected to take advantage of the benefits of the extended transition period for new or revised financial accounting standards. Fisker has taken advantage of the benefits of the extended transition period, although it may decide to early adopt such new or revised accounting standards to the extent permitted by such standards. This may make it difficult or impossible to compare Fisker’s financial results with the financial results of another public company that is either not an emerging growth company or is an emerging growth company that has chosen not to take advantage of the extended transition period exemptions because of the potential differences in accounting standards used. Effective December 31, 2021, Fisker exited its emerging growth company status and met the definition of a large accelerated filer, as defined under Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. The accommodations afforded to an emerging growth company will no longer apply.March 1, 2023.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for more information about recent accounting pronouncements, the timing of their adoption, and Fisker’s assessment, to the extent it has made one, of their potential impact on Fisker’s financial condition and its results of operations and cash flows.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Fisker has not, to date, been exposed to material market risks given its early stage of operations. Upon commencing commercial operations,In the future, Fisker expects to be exposed to foreign currency translation and transaction risks and potentially other market risks, including those related to interest rates or valuation of financial instruments, among others.
Foreign Currency Risk
Fisker’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar, while certain of Fisker’s current and future subsidiaries are expected to have functional currencies in Euro, British Pound Sterling, Indian Rupee, and Chinese Yuan Renminbi reflecting their principal operating markets. Once Fisker commences commercial operations, it expects to be exposed to both currency transaction and translation risk. For example, Fisker expects its contracts with OEMs and/or tier-one automotive suppliers to be transacted in Euro or other foreign currencies. In addition, Fisker expects that certain of its subsidiaries will have functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, meaning that such subsidiaries’ results of operations will be periodically translated into U.S. dollars in Fisker’s condensed consolidated financial statements, which may result in revenue and earnings volatility from period to period in response to exchange rates fluctuations. The Company assesses whether opportunities exist to purchase foreign currencies with U.S. dollars to take advantage of favorable exchange rates. In April and July 2022, the Company purchased 130.1 million Euros for 140140.0 million U.S. dollars, a currency exchange rate of 1 U.S. dollar for 1.076 Euro which is designed to provide an economic hedge againstand 50.0 million Euros for 50.9 million U.S. dollars, a currency exchange rate of 1 U.S. dollar for 1.018 Euro. The Company has used purchased Euros totaling 65.0 million for Euro-denominated capital expenditures and expenses during the three-months ended March 31, 2023 and has 24.6 million Euros available as of March 31, 2023 for future foreign currency exposures.
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act, of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required financial disclosures.
Management, including the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation (pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b)under the Exchange Act) of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Report. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can
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provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that our management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2022,2023, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable level.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There washave been no changechanges in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2022, which has2023, that have materially affected, or isare reasonably likely to materially affect, ourthe Company's internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
For a description of our material pending legal proceedings, please see Note 13,14, Commitments and Contingencies, to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.
From time to time, we may become involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We are not currently a party to any litigation or legal proceedings that, in the opinion of our management, are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business. Regardless of outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources, negative publicity and reputational harm and other factors.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the information set forth below and other information contained elsewhere in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed inPlease see Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our most recent Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022, whichMarch 1, 2023, for a discussion of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.
We continue to face risks related to health epidemics, including the recent COVID-19 pandemic, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
We continue to face various risks related to public health issues, including epidemics, pandemics, and other outbreaks, including the pandemic of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The impact of COVID-19, including changes in consumer and business behavior, pandemic fears and market downturns, and restrictions on business and individual activities (such as the ongoing lockdowns in Shanghai, China), has created significant volatility in the global economy and led to reduced economic activity. The spread of COVID-19 has also created a disruption in the manufacturing, delivery and overall supply chain of vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, and has led to a global decrease in vehicle sales in markets around the world.
The pandemic has resulted in government authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders, and business shutdowns. These measures may adversely impact our employees and operations and the operations of its customers, suppliers, vendors and business partners, and may negatively impact our sales and marketing activities. In addition, various aspects of our business cannot be conducted remotely. These measures by government authorities may remain in place in certain areas for a significant period of time and they may continue to adversely affect our manufacturing plans, sales and marketing activities, business and results of operations.
The spread of COVID-19 caused us to modify our business practices, and we may take further actions as may be required by government authorities or that we determine is in the best interest of our employees, customers, suppliers, vendors and business partners. There is no certainty that such actions will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by the virus or otherwise be satisfactory to government authorities. If significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively, including due to illness, quarantines, social distancing, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, our operations will be impacted.
The full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, prospects and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the duration and spread of the pandemic, its severity, the emergence of variants, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating activities can resume. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially subsided, we may continue to experience an adverse impact to our business as a result of the pandemic's global economic impact, including any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future. As an example, the ongoing lockdowns in Shanghai, China have impacted certain aspects of our business, including our ability to obtain materials from certain of our suppliers in the affected area on a timely basis.
Specifically, difficult macroeconomic conditions, such as decreases in per capita income and level of disposable income, increased and prolonged unemployment, or a decline in consumer confidence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic could have a material adverse effect on the demand for our vehicles. Under difficult economic conditions,
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potential customers may seek to reduce spending by forgoing our vehicles for other traditional options or may choose to keep their existing vehicles and cancel reservations.
There are no comparable recent events that may provide guidance as to the effect of the spread of COVID-19 and a pandemic, and, as a result, the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or a similar health epidemic is highly uncertain.
We are dependent on our suppliers, a significant number of which are single or limited source suppliers, and the inability of these suppliers to deliver necessary components of our vehicles in a timely manner and at prices and volumes acceptable to us could have a material adverse effect on its business, prospects and operating results.
While we plan to obtain components from multiple sources whenever possible, many of the components used in our vehicles will be purchased by us from a single source. While we believe that we may be able to establish alternate supply relationships and can obtain or engineer replacement components for our single source components, we may be unable to do so in the short term (or at all) at prices or quality levels that are acceptable to us. In addition, we could experience delays if our suppliers do not meet agreed upon timelines or experience capacity constraints.
Any disruption in the supply of components, including chip shortages, whether or not from a single source supplier, could temporarily disrupt production of our vehicles until an alternative supplier is able to supply the required material. Changes in business conditions, unforeseen circumstances, governmental changes, and other factors beyond our control or which we do not presently anticipate, could also affect our suppliers’ ability to deliver components to us on a timely basis. Any of the foregoing could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and prospects. For example, the consequences of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, including international sanctions, the potential impact on inflation and increased disruption to supply chains may impact us, result in an economic downturn or recession either globally or locally within the U.S.or other economies, reduce business activity, spawn additional conflicts (whether in the form of traditional military action, reignited "cold" wars or in the form of virtual warfare such as cyberattacks) with similar and perhaps wider ranging impacts and consequences and have an adverse impact on the Company's results of operations, financial condition and prospects. Such consequences also may increase our funding cost or limit our access to the capital markets.
The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the global response to this conflict, may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
In response to the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S., U.K. E.U., and others have imposed significant new sanctions and export controls against Russia and certain Russian individuals and entities. This conflict has also resulted in significant volatility and disruptions to the global markets. It is not possible to predict the short- or long-term implications of this conflict, which could include but are not limited to further sanctions, uncertainty about economic and political stability, increases in inflation rates and energy prices, supply chain challenges and adverse effects on currency exchange rates and financial markets. In addition, the U.S. government has reported that U.S. sanctions against Russia in response to the conflict could lead to an increased threat of cyberattacks (including increased risk of data breach and other threats from ransomware, destructive malware, distributed denial-of-service attacks, as well as fraud, spam, and fake accounts, or other illegal activity conducted generally by bad actors seeking to take advantage of us, our partners or end-customers) against U.S. companies. These increased threats could pose risks to the security of our information technology systems, our network and our product offerings and/or service offerings for our products, as well as the confidentiality, availability and integrity of our data.
We have operations, as well as potential new customers, in Europe. If the conflict extends beyond Ukraine or further intensifies, it could have an adverse impact on our operations in Europe or other affected areas. While we do not offer any services in Ukraine, we are continuing to monitor the situation in that country and globally as well as assess its potential impact on our business. Although neither Russia nor Belarus constitutes a material portion of our business (if any), a significant escalation or further expansion of the conflict's current scope or related disruptions to the global markets could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
In August 2021, we entered into a purchase agreement with certain counterparties for the sale of an aggregate of $667.5 million principal amount of 2.50% convertible senior notes due in September 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The 2026 Notes have been designated as green bonds, whose proceeds will be allocated in accordance with the Company’s green bond framework. The 2026 Notes consisted of a $625 million initial placement and an over-allotment option that provided the initial purchasers of the 2026 Notes with the option to purchase an additional $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes, of which $42.5 million was exercised. The 2026 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated August 17, 2021. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2026 Notes were $562.2 million, net of debt issuance costs and cash used to purchase the capped call transactions (“2026 Capped Call Transactions”) discussed below. The debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest rate method.
The 2026 Notes are unsecured obligations which bear regular interest at 2.50% annually and will be payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on March 15, 2022. The 2026 Notes will mature on September 15, 2026, unless repurchased, redeemed, or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. The 2026 Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our Class A common stock, at our election, at an initial conversion rate of 50.7743 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $19.70 per share of our Class A common stock. The conversion rate is subject to customary adjustments for certain events as described in the indenture governing the 2026 Notes. We may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 2026 Notes, at our option, on or after September 20, 2024 if the last reported sale price of our Class A common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Holders of the 2026 Notes may convert all or a portion of their 2026 Notes at their option prior to June 15, 2026, in multiples of $1,000 principal amounts, only under the following circumstances:
during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on September 30, 2021 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Class A common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day;
during the five-business day period after any ten consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the 2026 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Class A common stock and the applicable conversion rate of the 2026 Notes on such trading day;
if we call such 2026 Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date, but only with respect to the notes called (or deemed called) for redemption; or
on the occurrence of specified corporate events.
On or after June 15, 2026, the 2026 Notes are convertible at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. Holders of the 2026 Notes who convert the 2026 Notes in connection with a make-whole fundamental change, as defined in the indenture governing the 2026 Notes, or in connection with a redemption may be entitled to an increase in the conversion rate. Additionally, in the event of a fundamental change, holders of the 2026 Notes may require us to repurchase all or a portion of the 2026 Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of 2026 Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
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Item 6. Exhibits.
  Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit No.Exhibit TitleFormFile No.Exhibit No.Filing Date
Filed or
Furnished
Herewith
31.1X
31.2X
32.1X
32.2X
101.INSXBRL Instance Document.X
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.X
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.X
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.X
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.X
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.X
104Coverpage Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)X
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on May 9, 20222023.
FISKER INC.
By:/s/ Dr. Geeta Gupta-Fisker
Name:Dr. Geeta Gupta-Fisker
Title:Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
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