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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 10, 202113, 2022

Registration No. 333-_______

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM S-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

Volcon, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware371184-4882689

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

(Primary Standard Industrial

Classification Code Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

2590 Oakmont Drive, 3121 Eagles Nest, Suite 520120

Round Rock, TX78665

(512) (512) 400-4271

(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

 

Greg Endo

2590 Oakmont Drive,3121 Eagles Nest, Suite 520120

Round Rock, TX 78665

(512) 400-4271

(Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)

 

Copies to:

Cavas S. Pavri

Schiff Hardin

Amy R. Curtis

Mark R. Goldschmidt

William H. Levay

Holland & Knight LLP

100 N. 18th, Suite 300

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Telephone: (202) 724-6847

Fax: (202) 778-6460

Anthony W. Basch, Esq.

J. Britton Williston, Esq.

Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.

Two James Center, 14th Floor

1021 East Cary Street

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Telephone: (804) 771-5700

Fax: (888) 360-9092

One Arts Plaza

1722 Routh Street, Suite 1500

Dallas, Texas 75201

Telephone: (214) 964-9500

Fax: (214) 964-9501

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.

If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. x

If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

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

 

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filerxSmaller reporting companyx
  Emerging growth companyx

 

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 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ¨

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

Title of each class of

securities to be registered

Proposed

maximum

aggregate

offering price (1)

Amount of
registration fee (1)
Common Stock, par value $0.00001(2)$17,885,312.50$1,951.29
Underwriter warrant (3)  
Common Stock underlying underwriter’s warrant (4)$1,117,832.03$121.96
Total $2,073.24

(1)Estimated solely for purposes of computing the amount of the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(o) under the Securities Act of 1933.
(2)Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act, the securities being registered hereunder include such indeterminate number of additional shares of common stock as may be issued after the date hereof as a result of stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions.
(3)No separate registration fee required pursuant to Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act.
(4)Estimated solely for the purposes of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act. We have calculated the proposed maximum aggregate offering price of the common stock underlying the underwriter’s warrants by assuming that such warrants are exercisable at a price per share equal to 125% of the price per share sold in this offering.

 

The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

   

 

 

The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell, nor does it seek an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

Subject to Completion Dated September 10, 2021.13, 2022

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

 

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

3,025,00022,072,464 Shares

 

Volcon, Inc.

 

Common Stock

We are offering 3,025,000This prospectus relates to the resale by the selling stockholders named in this prospectus of up to 22,072,464 shares of our common stock.stock, par value $0.00001 per share, of Volcon, Inc. (“our,” “we,” “us,” the “Company” or “Volcon”). These 22,072,464 shares of common stock consist of:

·up to 9,057,971 shares of common stock (the “2022 Warrant Shares”) issuable upon the exercise of the common stock purchase warrants (the “2022 Warrants”) that were issued in a private placement pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”), dated August 22, 2022, among the Company, Empery Asset Master, LTD, Empery Tax Efficient, LP and Empery Debt Opportunity Fund, LP;
·up to 12,077,295 shares of common stock (the “Convertible Note Shares”) issuable upon the conversion of the senior convertible notes (the “Convertible Notes”) that were issued in a private placement pursuant to the SPA;
·up to 603,864 shares of common stock (the “Placement Agent Shares”) issuable upon the exercise of the common stock purchase warrant (the “Placement Agent Warrant”) that was issued to Aegis Capital Corp. (“Aegis”) in connection with a private placement, pursuant to the Placement Agent Agreement, dated August 22, 2022, between the Company and Aegis (the “Placement Agent Agreement”); and
·up to 333,334 shares of common stock (the “Underwriter Warrant Shares”, and together with the 2022 Warrant Shares, the Convertible Note Shares and the Placement Agent Shares, the “Resale Shares”) issuable upon the exercise of the common stock purchase warrant (the “Underwriter Warrant”) that was issued to Aegis as compensation for its services in connection with the Company’s 2022 public offering, pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, dated February 1, 2022, between the Company and Aegis (the “Underwriting Agreement”).

The 2022 Warrants, the Convertible Notes, and the Placement Agent Warrant were issued in reliance upon the exemption from registration requirements in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). We anticipateare registering the Resale Shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion, as applicable, of the 2022 Warrants, the Convertible Notes, the Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant to allow the selling stockholders named herein to, from time to time, offer and sell or otherwise dispose of the Resale Shares covered by this prospectus. For a public offering price between $4.50 and $5.50 per share.description of the transactions pursuant to which this resale registration statement relates, please see the section titled “Selling Stockholders.

 

PriorOur registration of the Resale Shares covered by this prospectus does not mean that the selling stockholders will offer or sell any of such shares of common stock. The selling stockholders named in this prospectus, or their donees, pledgees, transferees or other successors-in-interest, may resell the Resale Shares covered by this prospectus through public or private transactions at prevailing market prices, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at privately negotiated prices. The selling stockholders may also resell the Resale Shares to or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, who may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions. For additional information on the possible methods of sale that may be used by the selling stockholders, you should refer to the section of this prospectus titled “Plan of Distribution.”

We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the Resale Shares by the selling stockholders. However, we will receive proceeds from the exercise of the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant if the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant and/or the Underwriter Warrant are exercised for cash.

Any shares of common stock subject to resale hereunder will have been issued by us and acquired by the selling stockholders prior to any resale of such shares pursuant to this offering, there has been no public market forprospectus.

We will bear all costs, expenses and fees in connection with the registration of the common stock. The selling stockholders will bear all commissions and discounts, if any, attributable to their respective sales of our common stock. We intend to list the

Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQNasdaq Capital Market, or Nasdaq, under the symbol “VLCN”. IfThe last reported sale price of our common stock is not approved for listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market, we will not consummate this offering. The underwriters have informed us that the gross proceeds of this offering will not be less than $15,000,000.September 12, 2022 was $2.68 per share.

 

We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and we have elected to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements.

 

An investment in our common stock involves significant risks. You should carefully consider the risk factors beginning on page 810 of this prospectus, and in our periodic reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are incorporated by reference in this prospectus and in any applicable prospectus supplement. You should carefully read this prospectus and the documents we incorporate by reference, before you make your decision to invest in our common stock. 

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC nor any other regulatory bodystate securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

Per ShareTotal
Initial public offering price
Underwriting discounts and commissions (1)
Proceeds to us, before expenses.

(1) In addition to the discounts and commissions disclosed above, upon consummation of this offering we will issue to Aegis, or its designees, warrants to purchase an aggregate number of shares of our common stock equal to 5.0% of the number of shares of common stock issued in this offering, at an exercise price per share equal to 125.0% of the public offering price. See “Underwriting” for a description of additional compensation payable to the Underwriters.

The underwriters may also exercise their option to purchase up to 226,875 additional shares from us at the public offering price, less the underwriting discount, for 45 days after the date of this prospectus to cover over-allotments, if any.

Delivery of the shares is expected to be made on or about September __, 2021.

Aegis Capital Corp.

The date of this prospectus is September __, 20212022

 

 

 

   

 


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About this Prospectus Summary1
Risk Factors8
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements192
Prospectus Summary3
The Offering8
Risk Factors10
Use Of Proceeds2014
Market for Our Common Stock and Dividend Policy2014
CapitalizationSelling Stockholders2115
DilutionBusiness2218
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations23
Business28
Management34
Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions43
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management44
Description of Securities4531
Shares Eligible for Future SalePlan of Distribution4835
Underwriting50
Legal Matters5437
Experts5437
Where You Can Find More Information5437
Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference37

 

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Through and including _________________, 2021 (the 25th day after the date of this prospectus), all dealers effecting transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to a dealer’s obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to unsold allotments or subscriptions.ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

 

No dealer, salespersonThis prospectus is part of a registration statement on Form S-1 that we filed with the SEC pursuant to which the selling stockholders may, from time to time, offer and sell or other person isotherwise dispose of the shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale by such selling stockholders of the securities offered by them described in this prospectus. However, we will receive proceeds from the exercise of the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant if the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant and/or the Underwriter Warrant are exercised for cash.

Neither we nor the selling stockholders have authorized anyone to giveprovide you with any information or to represent anything notmake any representations other than those contained in this prospectus. You must not relyprospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement or any free writing prospectus prepared by or on behalf of us or to which we have referred you. Neither we nor the selling stockholders take responsibility for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any unauthorizedother information or representations. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the shares offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so.that others may give you. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of its date. Neither we nor the selling stockholders will make an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

We may also provide a prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment to the registration statement to add information to, or update or change information contained in, this prospectus. You should read both this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment to the registration statement together with the additional information to which we refer you in the section of this prospectus titled “Where You Can Find More Information.”

We further note that the representations, warranties and covenants made by us in any agreement that is filed as an exhibit to any document that is incorporated by reference in this prospectus were made solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreement, including, in some cases, for the purpose of allocating risk among the parties to such agreements, and should not be deemed to be a representation, warranty or covenant to you. Moreover, such representations, warranties or covenants were accurate only as of the date when made. Accordingly, such representations, warranties and covenants should not be relied on as accurately representing the current state of our affairs.

 

Market data and certain industry data and forecasts used throughout this prospectus were obtained from internal company surveys, market research, consultant surveys, publicly available information, reports of governmental agencies and industry publications and surveys. Industry surveys, publications, consultant surveys and forecasts generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but that the accuracy and completeness of such information is not guaranteed. We have not independently verified any of the data from third partythird-party sources, nor have we ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon therein. Similarly, internal surveys, industry forecasts and market research, which we believe to be reliable based on our management’s knowledge of the industry, have not been independently verified. Forecasts are particularly likely to be inaccurate, especially over long periods of time. In addition, we do not necessarily know what assumptions regarding general economic growth were used in preparing the forecasts we cite. Statements as to our market position are based on the most currently available data. While we are not aware of any misstatements regarding the industry data presented in this prospectus, our estimates involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus.

 

 

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements. In addition, from time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our financial performance and projections; our growth in revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities.  You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” “intends,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms.  In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement.  Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this document and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us.  We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this document and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives might not occur.

While we believe we have identified material risks, these risks and uncertainties are not exhaustive. Other sections of this prospectus describe additional factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance. 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 to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all 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.

Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We are under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this prospectus to conform our prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and we do not intend to do so.

Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:

·our ability to generate revenues from sales or obtain additional funding to market our vehicles and develop new products;
·our ability to successfully implement and effectively manage our outsourced manufacturing, design and development model and achieve any anticipated benefits;
·the ability of third-party manufacturers to produce our vehicles in accordance with our design and quality specifications, with sufficient scale to satisfy customers and within a reasonable cost;
·anticipated timing for the manufacture, design, production, shipping and launch of our vehicles;
·the inability of our suppliers to deliver the necessary components for our vehicles at prices and volumes acceptable to our third-party manufacturers;
·our ability to establish a network of dealers and international distributors to sell and service our vehicles.
·whether our vehicles will perform as expected;
·our facing product warranty claims or product recalls;
·our facing adverse determinations in significant product liability claims;
·customer adoption of electric vehicles;
·the development of alternative technology that adversely affects our business;
·the impact of COVID-19 on our business;
·increased government regulation of our industry;
·tariffs and currency exchange rates; and
·the conflict with Russia and the Ukraine and the potential adverse effect it may have on the availability of batteries for our vehicles.

We caution you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this prospectus in the case of forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus.

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Prospectus Summary

 

This summary highlights certain information about us, this offering and selected information contained elsewhere in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus. This summary provides an overview of selected information and does not contain all of the information that you should consider before deciding whether to invest in our common stock. Therefore, you should read the entire prospectus (including the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein), especially the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page 10 of this prospectus, and any similar section contained in the accompanying prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein, and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes incorporated by reference in this prospectus, before deciding to invest in our common stock. You should read this entire prospectus carefully, including the “Risk Factors” section, our historical consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, each included elsewhere in this prospectus. Unless otherwise indicated or the context requires otherwise, the words “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” or “our Company,” and “Volcon” refer to Volcon, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

 

Overview

 

We are an all-electric, off-road powersports vehicle company developing and building electric two and four-wheel motorcycles and utility terrain vehicles, (UTVs),or UTVs, also known as side-by-sides, along with a complete line of upgrades and accessories. In October 2020, we began building and testing prototypes for our future offerings with two off-road motorcycles – the Grunt and the Runt. We are currently taking orders on our website for these initial offerings and expect to begin delivering the Grunt in the third quarter of 2021 and the Runt in the first quarter of 2022. Also in 2022, we expect to expand our offerings with the Volcon Stag, a UTV, followed in 2023 by a higher performance, longer range UTV called the Beast.

Both our dirt bikes and UTVsOur motorcycles feature unique load-managing frames with industrialframe designs protected by design patents. Additional utility and design patents have been filed for the unique designother aspects of Volcon’s electric motors.vehicles.

 

We initially intendbegan to sell and distribute our vehiclesthe Grunt and related accessories in the U.S.United States on a direct-to-consumer sales platform. We are currently negotiating dealership agreements with retail partnersterminated our direct-to-consumer sales platform in November 2021. Prior to display and sellthe termination of our vehicles and accessories. Once we have dealers in each state, customers can either purchase a vehicle and accessories through our website and pick them up at a local dealership, or they can buy them directly from a local dealership. Some of these retail partners will also provide warranty and repair services to our customers. To date, we have not entered into any dealership agreements.

As of September 1, 2021,direct-to-consumer sales platform, U.S. customers have made deposits for 278360 Grunts (net of cancellations) and 5five Runts, plus accessories and a delivery fee representing total deposits of $1.8$2.2 million. These orders are cancelablewere cancellable by the customer until the vehicle iswas delivered and after a 14-day acceptance period, therefore the deposits have beenwere recorded as deferred revenue. Based onAs of June 30, 2022, we have completed shipping of all Grunts sold through our current production capacity,direct-to-consumer sales platform. Due to delays in developing the Runt, we believe we will deliverrefunded the deposits made for all the Grunts byRunts.

Beginning in November 2021, we began negotiating dealership agreements with powersports dealers to display and sell our vehicles and accessories. Customers can now, or will soon be able to, buy our vehicles and accessories directly from a local dealership. Some of these dealers will also provide warranty and repair services to customers. Through August 31, 2022, we have entered into more than 130 dealership agreements. Each dealer has agreed to initially order a minimum of two Grunts. Upon sale of a Grunt the Runts bydealer may order an additional Grunt. We expect that once we have increased manufacturing capacity that dealers will be able to order in higher quantities to support their customer demand. We also expect to be able to offer the first quarterdealers a financing option, or “floor plan” to make higher purchases of 2022.our vehicles but we do not currently have this financing option available. We have an agreement with a third-party financing company to provide financing to qualified customers of each dealer. There is no recourse to the Company or the dealer if the dealer’s customer defaults on the financing agreement with this third party.

  

Our vehicles and accessories will be sold globally in a three-phase rollout of export sales–sales – Latin America importers in 2021, Canada Europe, and Africaexpected in 2022 and Southeast Asia plusEurope and Australia expected in 2023. Export sales are executed with individual importers in each country that buy vehicles by the container. Each importer will sell vehicles and accessories to local dealers or directly to customers. Local dealers will provide warranty and repair services for vehicles purchased in their country.

 

As of September 1, 2021,August 31, 2022, we have received orders fromsigned agreements with five importers in Latin America and one importer for the Caribbean Region, collectively referred to herein as the LATAM importers. In May 2022 we signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Torrot Electric Europa S.A., referred to herein as Torrot, to distribute their electric motorcycles for youth riders in Latin America. We will use our LATAM importers to sell Torrot’s products in Latin America.

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Through August 2022 we assembled the Grunt in a leased production facility in Round Rock, Texas. In August 2022 we announced that we will outsource the manufacturing of the Grunt to a third-party manufacturer, which we anticipate will reduce costs and improve profitability on the Grunt and expect to receive Grunts from this manufacturer in November 2022. We also outsourced the 2023 Grunt EVO to the same third-party manufacturer. The 2023 Grunt EVO will replace the Grunt and has a belt drive rather than a chain drive as well as an updated rear suspension.

In July 2022, we expanded our offerings with the introduction of the first of our Volcon Stag UTV models, the Stag LE, which we anticipate will be available for 92 Grunts. Payment for these orders is duedelivery in the first half of 2023, followed by additional models of the Stag expected in 2024 and 2025 and the introduction of a higher performance, longer range UTV (to be named) which we expect to begin delivering in 2025. The Stag will be manufactured by a third party and incorporate electrification units, which include batteries, drive units and control modules provided by General Motors. As of August 31, 2022 we have taken non-binding pre-production orders. Pre-orders of the Stag are non-binding and cancellable prior to shipmentdelivery.

We began taking pre-orders for an E-Bike, the Brat, in September 2022 and expect shipments to customers to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022. The Brat is being manufactured by a third party. We are cancelable until shipped. Based on our current production capacity,also working to finalize arrangements for the Runt to be manufactured by a third party and we believe we will be ableexpect to fulfill all pending orders by November 2021.begin selling the Runt in the second quarter of 2023.

  

The estimated fulfillment of all orders we have received assumes we arethat our third-party manufacturers can successfully able to increasemeet our production capacity in the future, of which there is no assurance. We only recently commenced assembling vehiclesorder quantities and we may encounter delays or setbacks as we increase production.deadlines. If wethey are unable to satisfy pending orders on a timely basis, our customers may cancel their orders.

We are assembling the Grunt in a leased production facility in Round Rock, Texas. We signed a lease for a new production facility in Round Rock, Texas that will allow us to increase our production capacity. We expect to move into this facility in the fourth quarter of 2021. We have signed a lease for a built-to-suit manufacturing facility on 53 acres in Liberty Hill, Texas, 25 miles northwest of downtown Austin, from an entity controlled by our founders. We expect to begin production at this facility in the third quarter of 2022.

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Our Industry

 

The powersports industry is made up of on-road and off-road motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, (ATVs),or ATVs, UTVs, personal watercraft, snow machines, and portable generators. We are focusing solely on off-road motorcycles and UTVs. The ATV market, in which a single rider sits on top of a four-wheeled vehicle (as opposed to sitting inside a UTV), is not a market we currently intend to pursue becausebut will continue to evaluate our lineup of significant safety, legal liability and legislative challenges.

The off-road powersports industry has been on a steady path of growth sincevehicles in the recession of 2008. Off-road new unit sales have grown 46.5% over 2019. We believe this growth has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as more consumers seek safe, outdoor recreation. future.

 

Outdoor recreation is a major driver of the American economy. In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, (BEA)or the BEA, found that outdoor recreation drives $788 billion of economic activity in America. The bureauBEA noted that two and four-wheel powersports make up $39 billion of that total–the fourth largest total of all outdoor recreation activities.

 

PriorAccording to Stratview Research – Powersports Market Research Report, the powersports industry grew by 10% in terms of units in 2020, its highest growth rate ever achieved. The long-term outlook for growth and demand for powersports, according to the COVID-19 pandemic,report, especially off-road vehicles, or ORVs, and power watercraft, or PWCs is positive. The Stratview Research report estimates the powersports were onmarket to grow at a steady pathcompound annual growth rate, or CAGR, of growth. When5.7% during 2022 to 2027 to reach a value of $47.9 billion by 2027.

According to a report by Allied Market Research, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, that growth accelerated rapidly. Year-over-year growth forglobal ATV and UTV market was valued at $7.6 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $11.95 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 6.7% from 2020 to 2027.

According to Market Reports World, global off-road motorcycling, despite a short contraction in March and Aprilmotorcycles market size is estimated to grow at CAGR of 2020, has risen 46.5%.almost 8% with new vehicle sales of 124.95 thousand units during the forecast period 2022 to 2027.

 

While the post-COVID pandemic growth rates may not see growth ratesbe this steep, and inflationary pressures and any possible recession may impact demand, we believe the new culture of escape and outdoor activities will continue to drive off-road powersports recreation. The industry is forecast to deliver $15 billion in new unit sales by 2025 with $48 billion in total economic impact. We believe there are currently novery few all-electric off-road powersports companies, and few traditional powersports companies makehave only recently started making electric products, so significant data on off-road electric vehicle datavehicles does not exist yet.

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Our Products

 

We will feature motorcycle and UTV products that are all-electric and for off-road use only. The off-road market is growing faster than on-road and on-roadOn-road products require costly levels of certification, homologation and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other government regulators. As such, we are solely focusing on the off-road market.market, other than our E-Bike offering, the Brat, which we expect to be classified as a class 2 E-Bike that can be used both on-road and off-road. Due to these regulations, our vehicles (other than the planned E-Bike) are not legal for on-road use. All such vehicles will come with a warning label stating “This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off roadoff-road use only. It does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards and operation on public streets, roads, or highways is illegal”, and therefore our vehicles cannot be legally registered for on-road use in any state.state in the United States and in many countries. In addition to powersports vehicles, we will source, market and sell a complete line of accessories and upgrades. These will feature parts designed to increase performance or appearance, in addition to practical add-ons to equip Volcon vehicles for hunters, ranchers and farmers.

 

The Grunt

 

InOur first product to market, the Grunt, began shipping to customers in the third quarter of 2021, the Volcon Grunt will be the first product to market.2021. The Grunt is an electric off-road motorcycle with unique design features and capabilities.

  

The Grunt’s distinctive low height and oversize tires are designed to make it look like the minibikes of the 1970s and ‘80s.1980s. These unique elements of the Grunt are not just for styling, but we believe they help make it easier to ride as compared to other off-road motorcycles on the market. The low seat height and big tires help make the Grunt stable at all speeds on all surfaces. The electric drivetrain has no clutch and no gears, making it easy for almost anyone to ride.

 

Although the Grunt and Runt can be used as delivered, we have developed an app, which can be downloaded at no charge by anyone, that we believe will enhance the riding experience. The Grunt has a small, optional, dash with limited data; however, the rider can use their phones and the app (subject to the rider’s cellular connectivity) as a dashboard by mounting it on the handlebars. The app will makemakes it easier for users to set ride modes, check battery status, and update the bike’s firmware.  In the future we plan to add a trip navigation feature to the app.

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The Grunt is designed for family off-road adventures, work on the farm or fun transport around private land. Its range can be up to 35 miles (with an optional second battery that provides an additional 35 miles) in its “explore” mode setting and it charges in less than three hours from a standard wall outlet.

 

We are designing an upgraded Grunt, the 2023 Grunt EVO, that will have a belt drive rather than a chain drive, upgraded rear shock and will be available in additional colors and have aftermarket accessory upgrades such as handlebars, grips, foot pegs and seats. The pricing for the 2023 Grunt EVO and accessories has not yet been determined. We expect the Grunt EVO to be available beginning in the first quarter of 2023.

The Runt

 

In the firstsecond quarter of 2022,2023, the 2023 Volcon Runt will also is expected to be available to the market. The Runt shares the styling of its big-brother, the Grunt, but it is sized for seven to 14-year-olds.

 

The Runt is easy to ride and includes features that we believe no other minibike has that will make parents feel more comfortable with their children on two wheels.

Like the Grunt, the Runt’s large tires and low-slung chassis will make it extremely easyeasier to ride.ride than traditional off-road motorcycles. The Runt rider can see speed, battery charge and ride mode via the ride control app.

 

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The Volcon app will also work with the Runt and will let the parents of the child login on their own phones to control the maximum acceleration and speed of the Runt. They can also geo-fence the child and have the Runt stop working beyond a certain boundary. Notifications for the child exceeding a certain speed or tipping the bike over can also be sent to the parents via text.

 

The Runt will have a range of up to 35 miles in its “explore” mode setting and charges in less than three hours from a standard wall outlet.

 

The Brat

We began taking pre-orders for the 2023 Volcon Brat E-Bike in September 2022 and expect shipments to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022. Similar to the lineup of Volcon motorcycles, the Brat will have a low seat height, large tires, hydraulic front and rear disc brakes and is expected to be a Class 2 E-Bike capable of achieving 20 mph maximum speed from throttle assistance. The Volcon app will also work with the Brat.

Future Products

 

In July 2022, we publicly introduced a prototype of the Stag. We expectbegan taking pre-production orders from dealers in June 2022 and consumers in July 2022, which pre-production orders will be transferred to introducedealers located near the Volcon Stagconsumer, with delivery to customers expected to begin in the secondfirst half of 2022.2023. Pre-orders of the Stag are non-binding and cancellable prior to delivery. The Stag will be Volcon’s first utility/sport UTV with a 64” width to ensure it is able to operate in all states, including the many states with 65”-maximum-width trails.

The 2023 Stag is the first UTV model launched and will seat up to four people, with folding rear seats, a four point harness system, high performance shocks and tires, on demand all-wheel drive, variable power steering, a quick attach cargo system and a full line of accessories.

In the first half of 2024 we expect to introduce a lower performance version of the Stag with smaller tires and shocks but will still include features like on demand all-wheel drive, a quick attach cargo system, folding rear seats, a 3 point harness system and a full line of accessories. It will feature hauling and towing abilities for work on a farm or job site, but also fold-up seating for four so it can be used for weekend family adventures.

In the second half of 2024 we expect to launch the 2024 Stag Armageddon, a high performance model designed for off-road racing. This model will include a larger motor and battery system, high performance shocks and tires, full time all-wheel drive, locking front and rear differentials, variable power steering and a full line of accessories.

We are designingalso expect to release the electric drivetrain2024 Stag Hunt in the second half of 2024. The Stag Hunt is designed for mountain terrain, forest roads and back acreage. Like the Stag Trail Base, the Stag Hunt will have smaller tires and shocks but will have higher payload and towing capacity than the Stag or Stag Armageddon. Finally, in the first half of 2025 we expect to be quiet and reliable. We believelaunch the electric nature2025 Stag Ranch, a utility version of the Stag will also mean low maintenance. Where a gas UTV motor has over 1,000 moving parts, the Stag’s motorthat will have just two.a configurable tilt flatbed system that will be designed for work on the ranch or jobsite. We also expect to release a two seat version of the Stag, the Stag Sport. The timing of the release of the Stag Sport has not yet been determined.

 

The Volcon Beast,We expect to introduce a larger, longer range UTV (to be named) in 2025, which we expect will be available in late 2023, will be the flagship model in the Volcon line. We are designing the Beastthis vehicle to have superior range and speed, but still be able to haul and tow far more than a traditional UTV.

 

The Beast will feature a category-leading suspension, including an optional computer-controlled, fully active suspension system. Its long wheelbase will easily accommodate five along with hauling space and a 3,000-pound towing capacity, and like all Volcon vehicles, the Beast will feature the Ride Control app. 

Risks Relating to Our Business

Our business and ability to executerelease new future products is dependent on our business strategy are subjectability to a number of risksgenerate revenues from our existing products or receive future financing of which you should be aware before you decide to buy our securities. In particular, you should consider the following risks, which are discussed more fully in the section entitled “Risk Factors”:there is no assurance.

·Our losses from operations could continue to raise substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern requires that we obtain sufficient funding to finance our operations.
·We are an early-stage company, and although pre-orders of our initial vehicles have commenced, we have not delivered any vehicles to customers.

·We may experience delays or other complications in the design, manufacture, launch and production ramp of our vehicles which could harm our brand, business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.

 

 

 

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·We are dependent on our suppliers, the majority of which are single-source suppliers, and the inability of these suppliers to deliver necessary components of our products according to our schedule and at prices, quality levels and volumes acceptable to us, or our inability to efficiently manage these components, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results.

Recent Developments

 

·We are currently taking orders for two vehicles, the Grunt and the Runt, and if these vehicles fail to perform as expected, our reputation could be harmed and our ability to develop, market and sell our vehicles could be harmed.

August 2022 Private Placement

On August 22, 2022, the Company entered into the SPA with certain institutional investors listed on the signature pages thereto pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the investors in a private placement (i) the 2022 Warrants and (ii) the Convertible Notes (the “Private Placement”). Pursuant to the SPA, upon the closing of the Private Placement, the Company received approximately $22.5 million in net proceeds. The Company intends to use the net proceeds received by it primarily for general corporate purposes. For further information regarding the 2022 Warrants and Convertible Notes please see the section titled “Description of Securities.

 

·Our success will depend on our ability to economically produce our vehicles at scale, and our ability to produce vehicles of sufficient quality and appeal to customers on schedule and at scale is unproven.

Aegis acted as exclusive placement agent for the Private Placement. Pursuant to the Placement Agent Agreement, Aegis received (i) upon closing cash compensation of $2.0 million (8.0% of the gross proceeds of the Private Placement), (ii) $250,000 for non-accountable expenses (1.0% of the gross proceeds of the Private Placement), and (iii) the Placement Agent Warrant. For further information regarding the Placement Agent Warrant, please see the section titled “Description of Securities.”

 

·We may not succeed in establishing, maintaining and strengthening our brand, which could materially and adversely affect customer acceptance of our products, which could in turn materially affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Program to Improve Profitability and Cash Flow

·Increases in costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of materials could harm our business.

·An adverse determination in any significant product liability claim against us could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

In August 2022, the Company announced that as part of a program to improve profitability and cash flow, it was closing its manufacturing operations in Round Rock, Texas, merging its logistics and storage operations into a single location, and entering into a manufacturing agreement with GLV Ventures (“GLV”) for GLV to produce the Grunt, as well as the Stag. As part of the program, Volcon also reduced its employee headcount in Texas.

·The markets in which we operate are in their infancy and highly competitive, and we may not be successful in competing in these industries as the industry further develops. We currently face competition from new and established competitors and expect to face competition from others in the future, including competition from companies with new technology.

·Potential tariffs or a global trade war could increase our costs and could further increase the cost of our products, which could adversely impact the competitiveness of our products and our financial results.

·Pre-orders for our vehicles are cancelable and the deposit fully refundable, and there can be no assurance that such pre-orders will be converted into sales.
·Our sales will be dependent on the development of a network of dealers, some of whom will also provide warranty support. To date, we have not entered into any dealer agreements in the United States.

·Our success is dependent upon the success of the off-road vehicle industry and upon consumers’ willingness to adopt electric vehicles.

·The electric vehicle market and its associated technologies are rapidly evolving and may be subject to unforeseen changes. Developments in alternative technologies may adversely affect the demand for our vehicles.

·The battery efficiency of our vehicles may decline over time, which may negatively influence potential customers’ decisions whether to purchase our vehicles.

 

Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company

 

We qualify as an “emerging growth company” as the term is used in The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (JOBS Act)(the “JOBS Act”), and therefore, we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various public company reporting requirements, including:

 

·a requirement to only have two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related selected financial data and management’s discussion and analysis;

 

·exemption from the auditor attestation requirement on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting;

 

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·reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation; and

 

·exemptions from the requirements of holding a non-binding advisory stockholder vote on executive compensation and any golden parachute payments.

 

We may take advantage of these provisions for up to five years or such earlier time that we are no longer an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company if we have more than $1.07 billion in annual revenues, have more than $700.0 million in market value of our capital stock held by non-affiliates or issue more than $1.07 billion of non-convertible debt over a three-year period. We may choose to take advantage of some, but not all, of the available benefits of the JOBS Act. We have taken advantage of some of the reduced reporting requirements in this prospectus. Accordingly, the information contained herein may be different than the information you receive from other public companies in which you hold stock. In addition, the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We have elected to avail ourselves of this exemption from new or revised accounting standards and, therefore, we will not be subject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that are not emerging growth companies.

 

Company Information

 

We are a Delaware corporation and were incorporated in February 2020. The Company completed its initial public offering in October 2021. Our principal executive offices are located at 2590 Oakmont Drive,3121 Eagles Nest, Suite 520,120, Round Rock, TX 78665. Our website address is www.volcon.com. We make our periodic reports and other information filed with, or furnished to, the SEC available free of charge through our website. The information on or accessible through our website is not part of and is not incorporated by reference into this prospectus.

 

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The OfferingTHE OFFERING

  

Securities we are offering3,025,000 shares of common stock (or 3,251,875 shares if the underwriters’ overallotment option is exercised in full)
Common stock outstanding immediately before this offeringto be offered by the selling stockholders2,569,719 shares (includes 266,666 shares issued on September 10, 2021Up to lender for a 6% promissory note totaling $2.0 million, before issuance costs of $155,000)
Common stock outstanding immediately after this offering11,337,894 shares (includes 5,743,175 shares issued upon the closing of this offering for the conversion of our series A and series B preferred stock)
Overallotment option:We have granted the underwriters a 45 day option to purchase up to 226,87522,072,464 shares of our common stock, at the public offering price, solelywhich consist of (i) up to cover over-allotments, if any.9,057,971 2022 Warrant Shares, (ii) up to 12,077,295 Convertible Note Shares, (iii) up to 603,864 Placement Agent Shares and (iv) up to 333,334 Underwriter Warrant Shares.
Use of proceedsWe will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the Resale Shares by the selling stockholders. With respect to the 2022 Warrant Shares, the Placement Agent Shares and the Underwriter Warrant Shares underlying the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant, we will not receive any proceeds from such shares of common stock except with respect to amounts received by us upon exercise of such warrants to the extent such warrants are exercised for cash. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the Convertible Note Shares by the selling noteholders. We intend to use any such proceeds for general corporate purposes. See the proceedssection titled “Use of Proceeds” beginning on page 14 for additional information.
Shares outstanding prior to the offeringAs of September 12, 2022, we had 24,347,197 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
Shares outstanding after the offering46,419,661 shares of common stock (assuming the exercise or conversion, as applicable, of the 2022 Warrants, Convertible Notes, Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant).
Plan of DistributionThe selling stockholders named in this prospectus, or its pledgees, donees, transferees, distributees, beneficiaries or other successors-in-interest, may offer or sell the Resale Shares from this offering (i) for non-recurring engineering coststime to time through public or private transactions at prevailing market prices, at prices related to our developmentprevailing market prices or at privately negotiated prices. The selling stockholders may also resell the Resale Shares to or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, who may receive compensation in the form of our four-wheel UTVs, the Stag and the Beast; (ii) to fund the purchase of inventory and production costs of our vehicles; (iii) capital expenditures to build assembly lines; (iv) to repay the 6% promissory note; and (v) for working capital. See “Use of Proceeds.”discounts, concessions or commissions.
Risk FactorsSee “Risk Factors”the section titled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 10 of this prospectus and other information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus or incorporated by reference in this prospectus for a discussion of factors you should carefully consider before deciding whether to invest in our securities.
Lock-up
Lock-upWe, our directors, executive officers, and certain shareholdersstockholders have agreed not to offer, issue, sell, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of or otherwise dispose of any of our securities for a period of 90 days after the date of this prospectus. See “Underwriting”the section titled “Plan of Distribution” beginning on page 34 of this prospectus for moreadditional information.
Proposed
Nasdaq Capital Market listing symbolWe have applied to have ourOur common stock is currently listed on the NASDAQNasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “VLCN.” The 2022 Warrants, Convertible Notes, Placement Agent Warrant and Underwriter Warrant will not be listed

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The number of shares of common stock to be outstanding after this offering is based on 2,569,719 shares outstanding as of September 10, 2021 plus 5,743,175 shares that will be issued upon the closing of this offering for the conversion of our series A and series B preferred stock, and does not give effect to:to the following as of September 12, 2022:

 

 ·11,516,1425,090,449 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase our common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $1.03$1.18 per share;
   
 ·450,000150,000 shares underlying restricted stock units granted to employees vesting over time;
   
 ·1,646,8752,588,497 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding options issued to employees, directors, consultants and advisory board members to purchase our common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $1.44$3.58 per share; and
   
 ·740,6183,811,204 shares available for future issuance under the Volcon, Inc. 2021 Stock Plan; and
151,250 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants to be issued to the underwriters in connection with this offering at an exercise price of $6.25 per share assuming the mid point of the range.Plan.

 

Unless otherwise indicated, this prospectus reflects and assumes no exercise byimpact from any reverse stock split that could occur if the underwritersBoard of their over-allotment option.Directors effects a reverse stock split.

 

On July 27, 2021, ourthe board of directors approved a common stock dividend of 1.5 shares perfor each share of common stock. Unless otherwise indicated,The Company has accounted for this as a stock split since all common stock shares, warrants, options and restricted stock unit amounts and relatedcommon stock per share prices,amounts have been adjusted infor this prospectusstock dividend. All periods presented have been adjusted to reflect this stock dividend. As a result of the stock dividend, Series A and Series B preferred stock will convert toconverted at a ratio of 2.5 common stock on a 1 to 2.5 ratio due to this stock dividend.shares for each preferred share outstanding upon completion of the Company’s initial public offering completed in October 2021.

 

 

 

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Summary Financial DataRisk Factors

The following tables set forth a summary of our unaudited financial data for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 and our financial data for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) to December 31, 2020 and as of June 30, 2021, and we have derived this data from our financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. You should read this data together with our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus and the sections in this prospectus entitled “Capitalization” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Our historical results for any prior period are not necessarily indicative of our future results.

 

Statements of Operations Data Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)  For the Period February 21, 2020 (Inception) to December 31, 2020 
       
Revenue $  $ 
Sales and marketing expense  814,388   125,752 
Product and Technology Expense  4,562,526   407,760 
General and administrative expense  14,047,543   833,277 
Interest and other expense  30,828   7,624 
Net loss $(19,455,285) $(1,374,413)
         
Net loss per common share $(9.59) $(5.69)

  As of June 30, 2021 
Balance Sheet Data Actual  As adjusted – IPO (1) 
       
Cash and cash equivalents $6,017,095  $19,475,845  
Total assets  12,138,117   25,596,867  
Working capital  7,577,899   21,036,649  
Accumulated deficit (2)  (20,829,698)  (21,629,698)  
Total stockholders’ equity (2)  9,094,733   22,553,483  

(1)The “as adjusted – IPO” column assumes the receipt of the net proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock by us in this offering, at an assumed public offering price of $5.00 per share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

(2)Assumes the issuance in September 2021 of 266,666 shares of common stock in connection with the issuance of a 6% promissory note totaling $2.0 million. Proceeds of $800,000 received from the promissory note are recorded as shareholders’ equity based on the allocation of the proceeds between the promissory note and shares of common stock issued. In addition, total issuance costs of $155,000 were allocated to the promissory note and shareholders’ equity of $93,000 and $62,000, respectively. The “as adjusted – IPO” column assumes the promissory note is repaid from the proceeds from sale of shares of common stock in this offering in accordance with the terms of the promissory note resulting in a loss on repayment of $893,000.

A $1.00 increase (decrease) in the assumed public offering price of $5.00 per share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase (decrease) each of cash and cash equivalents, additional paid-in capital, and total stockholders’ equity by approximately $3,025,000, assuming the number of shares offered by us as stated on the cover page of this prospectus remains unchanged and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions payable by us. Similarly, each increase (decrease) of 100,000 shares in the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase (decrease) each of cash and cash equivalents, additional paid-in capital, and total stockholders’ equity by $500,000, assuming that the assumed public offering price of $5.00 per share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same, and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions payable by us.

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Risk Factors

Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider each of the following risks, together withrisk factors and all of the other information set forthincluded in this prospectus including the financial statements and the related notes,documents we have incorporated by reference into this prospectus, including those in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, as supplemented by our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, before making an investment decision. Any of these risks and uncertainties could have a decision to buy our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occurs,material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations could be harmed. Inmaterially adversely affected. If that case,occurs, the trading price of our common stock could decline materially, and you maycould lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Related to the Company’s Business, Operations, and Industry

Our losses from operations could continue to raise substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern requires that we obtain sufficient funding to finance our operations.

We do not have sufficient existing cash and cash equivalents, without giving effect to the proceeds from this offering, to support operations for at least one year following the date our financial statements The risks included in this prospectus are issued. Our independent registered public accounting firm has included an explanatory paragraph in its report on our financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) to December 31, 2020, stating that our recurring losses from operations since inception and required additional funding to finance our operations raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to obtain sufficient funding, we could be forced to delay the rollout of our vehicles, and our financial condition and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected, and we may be unable to continue as a going concern. After the completion of this offering, future financial statements may continue to disclose substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we seek additional financing to fund our business activities in the future and there remains substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, investors or other financing sources may be unwilling to provide additional funding to us on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

Our independent auditor registered public accounting firm previously identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. If we are unable to remediate these material weaknesses or we or our auditor identify additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately or timely report our financial condition or results of operations, which may adversely affect our business and stock price.

In connection with the preparation and audit of our consolidated financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2020, our auditor identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. These material weaknesses are as follows:

·Inadequate segregation of duties within account processes due to limited personnel
·Insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting, IT, financial reporting and record keeping (no control procedures in place)

We have begun efforts to remediate these material weaknesses including hiring a chief financial officer and a controller and have begun developing written policies and procedures. While we believe these efforts will remediate the material weaknesses, we may not be able to complete our evaluation, testing or any required remediation in a timely fashion, or at all. We cannot assure you that the measuresdocuments we have taken to date and may take inincorporated by reference into this prospectus are not the future, will be sufficient to remediate the control deficiencies that led to our material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting or that they will prevent or avoid potential future material weaknesses. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting is subject to various inherent limitations, including cost limitations, judgments used in decision making, assumptions about the likelihood of future events, the possibility of human error and the risk of fraud. Ifonly risks we are unable to remediate the material weakness, our ability to record, process and report financial information accurately, and to prepare financial statements within the time periods required of public companies could be adversely affected which, in turn, may adversely affect our reputation and business and the market price of our common stock. In addition, any such failures could result in litigation or regulatory actions by the SEC or other regulatory authorities, loss of investor confidence, delisting of our securities and harm our reputation and financial condition, or diversion of financial and management resources from the operation of our business.

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We are an early-stage company, and although orders of our initial vehicles have commenced, we have not delivered any vehicles to customers.

We formed our corporation in February 2020. Since formation, we have focused on designing our initial vehicles, the Grunt and the Runt, and commencing the marketing of such vehicles by accepting reservations on our website. To date, we have not delivered any vehicles to customers or completed any sales to customers of vehicles. We may never achieve commercial success. We have no meaningful historical financial data upon which we may base our projected revenue and operating expenses. Our limited operating history makes it difficult for potential investors to evaluate our products or prospective operations and business prospects. As a pre-revenue company, we are subject to all the risks inherent in business development, financing, unexpected expenditures, and complications and delays that often occur in a new business. Investors should evaluate an investment in us in light of the uncertainties encountered by developing companies in a competitive environment. There can be no assurance that our efforts will be successful or that we will ultimately be able to attain profitability.

face. We may experience delays or other complications in the design, manufacture, launchadditional risks and production ramp of our vehicles and our future planned vehicles which could harm our brand, business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.

We may encounter unanticipated challenges, such as supply chain constraints, that lead to initial delays in producing our vehicles and ramping up our production. These challenges may be more significant for our Stag and Beast vehicles as we haveuncertainties not finalized the designs for these vehicles or begun to establish the assembly lines for these prospective vehicles. Any significant delay or other complication in the production of our vehicles or the development, manufacture, and production ramp of our future vehicles such as the Stag and Beast, including complications associated with expanding our production capacity and supply chain or obtaining or maintaining regulatory approvals, and/or coronavirus impacts, could materially damage our brand, business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.

We may be unable to meet our growing production plans and delivery plans, any of which could harm our business and prospects.

Our plans call for achieving and sustaining significant increases in vehicles production and deliveries. Our ability to achieve these plans will depend upon a number of factors, including our ability to utilize our current manufacturing capacity, achieve the planned production yield and further increase capacity as planned while maintaining our desired quality levels and optimize design and production changes, and our suppliers’ ability to support our needs. If we are unable to realize our plans, our brand, business, prospects, financial condition and operating results could be materially damaged.

We are dependent on our suppliers, the majority of which are single-source suppliers, and the inability of these suppliers to deliver necessary components of our products according to our schedule and at prices, quality levels and volumes acceptablecurrently known to us, or our inability to efficiently manage these components, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results.

Our vehicles contain numerous purchased parts which we source globally from direct suppliers, the majority of whom are currently single-source suppliers. Any significant unanticipated demand would require us to procure additional components in a short amount of time. While we believe that we will be able to secure additional or alternate sources of supply for most of our components in a relatively short time frame, there is no assurance that we will be able to do so or develop our own replacements for certain highly customized components of our products.

If we encounter unexpected difficulties with key suppliers such as our battery and chassis suppliers, and if we are unable to fill these needs from other suppliers, we could experience production delays and potential loss of access to important technology and parts for producing, servicing and supporting our vehicles. This limited, and in many cases single source, supply chain exposes us to multiple potential sources of delivery failure or component shortages for the production of our vehicles. The loss of any single or limited source supplier or the disruption in the supply of components from these suppliers could lead to design changes and delays in product deliveries to our customers, which could hurt our relationships with our customers and result in negative publicity, damage to our brand and a material and adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.

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Changes in our supply chain may result in increased cost. If we are unsuccessful in our efforts to control and reduce supplier costs, our operating results will suffer.

There is no assurance that our suppliers will ultimately be able to meet our cost, quality and volume needs, or do so at the times needed. Furthermore, as the scale of our production increases, we will need to accurately forecast, purchase, warehouse and transport to our manufacturing facilities components at much higher volumes than we have experience with. If we are unable to accurately match the timing and quantities of component purchases to our actual needs, or successfully implement automation, inventory management and other systems to accommodate the increased complexity in our supply chain, we may incur unexpected production disruption, storage, transportation and write-off costs, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results.

The duration and scope of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are uncertain and has adversely affect our supply chain and may in affect our operations, distribution, and demand for our products.

If we were to encounter a significant disruption due to COVID-19 at one or more of our suppliers, we may not be able to satisfy customer demand for a period of time. We have recently experienced delays and extended delivery dates with respect to the computer chips we utilize for our vehicles. Although we believe these delays will not affect our ability to deliver our initial vehicles, they may restrict our ability to deliver vehicles in the future. Furthermore, the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, demand for our products and impacts to our operations, including the measures taken by governmental authorities to address it, may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and/or uncertainties, including specifically many of the risk factors set forth herein, which may have a significant impact on our operating results and financial condition, although we are unable to predict the extent or nature of these impacts at this time.

We are currently taking orders for the Grunt, and if this vehicle fails to perform as expected, our reputation could be harmed and our ability to develop, market and sell our vehicles could be harmed.

If our vehicles were to contain defects in design and manufacture that cause them not to perform as expected or that require repair or take longer than expected to deliver, our ability to develop, market and sell our vehicles could be harmed. While we intend to perform internal testing on the vehicles we assemble, as a start-up company we currently have a no frame of reference by which to evaluate detailed long-term quality, reliability, durability and performance characteristics of our vehicles. There can be no assurance that we will be able to detect and fix any defects in our products prior to their sale to consumers. Any product defects, delays, or other failure of our products to perform as expected could harm our reputation and result in delivery delays, product recalls, product liability claims, significant warranty and other expenses, and could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

Our success will depend on our ability to economically produce our vehicles at scale, and our ability to produce vehicles of sufficient quality and appeal to customers on schedule and at scale is unproven.

Our business success will depend in large part on our ability to economically produce, market and sell our vehicles at sufficient capacity to meet the demands of our customers. We will need to scale our production capacity in order to successfully implement our business strategy, and we plan to do so in the future by, among other things, completing the build-out of an additional facility we leased in August 2021 in Round Rock, Texas and our Liberty Hill, Texas assembly facility when it is constructed.

We have no experience in large-scale production of our vehicles, and we do not know whether we will be able to develop efficient, automated, low-cost production capabilities and processes, such that we will be able to meet the quality, price, and production standards, as well as the production volumes, required to successfully market our vehicles and meet our business objectives and customer needs. Any failure to develop and scale our production capability and processes could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

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We may not succeed in establishing, maintaining and strengthening our brand, which could materially and adversely affect customer acceptance of our products, which could in turn materially affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Our business and prospects heavily depend on our ability to develop, maintain and strengthen the Volcon brand. If we are unable to establish, maintain and strengthen our brand, we may lose the opportunity to build and maintain a critical mass of customers. Our ability to develop, maintain and strengthen our brand will depend heavily on the success of our marketing efforts. Failure to develop and maintain a strong brand would materially and adversely affect customer acceptance of our vehicles, could result in suppliers and other third parties being less likely to invest time and resources in developing business relationships with us, and could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

If we are unable to achieve our targeted manufacturing costs for our vehicles, our financial condition and operating results will suffer.

As a start-up company, we have no historical data that allows us to ensure our targeted manufacturing costs will be achievable. While we expect in the future to better understand our manufacturing costs, there is no guarantee we will be able to achieve sufficient cost savings to reach our gross margin and profitability goals. We may also incur substantial costs or cost overruns in utilizing and increasing the production capability of our vehicle assembly facilities.

If we are unable to achieve production cost targets on our vehicles pursuant to our plans, we may not be able to meet our gross margin and other financial targets. Many of the factors that impact our manufacturing costs are beyond our control, such as potential increases in the costs of our materials and components, such as batteries and chassis. If we are unable to continue to control and reduce our manufacturing costs, our operating results, business and prospects will be harmed.

Increases in costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of materials could harm our business.

We may experience increases in the cost or a sustained interruption in the supply or shortage of materials. Any such increase, supply interruption or shortage could materially and negatively impact our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results. The prices for these materials fluctuate, and their available supply may be unstable, depending on market conditions and global demand for these materials, including as a result of increased production of electric vehicle (EV) products by our competitors, and could adversely affect our business and operating results. For instance, we are exposed to multiple risks relating to battery packs. These risks include:

·an increase in the cost, or decrease in the available supply, of materials used in the battery packs;

·disruption in the supply of battery packs due to quality issues or recalls by battery cell manufacturers; and

·tariffs on the materials we source in China, which make up a significant amount of the materials we require

Our business is dependent on the continued supply of battery cells for the battery packs used in our vehicles. Any disruption in the supply of battery cells could disrupt production of our vehicles. Substantial increases in the prices for our materials or prices charged to us, such as those charged by battery cell suppliers, would increase our operating costs, and could reduce our margins if we cannot recoup the increased costs through increased prices. Any attempts to increase prices in response to increased material costs could result in cancellations of vehicle orders and therefore materially and adversely affect our brand, image, business, prospects and operating results.

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An adverse determination in any significant product liability claim against us could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

The development, production, marketing, sale and usage of our vehicles will expose us to significant risks associated with product liability claims. The powersports vehicles industry in particular is vulnerable to significant product liability claims, and we may face inherent risk of exposure to claims in the event our vehicles do not perform or are claimed to not have performed as expected. If our products are defective, malfunction or are used incorrectly by our customers, it may result in bodily injury, property damage or other injury, including death, which could give rise to product liability claims against us. Any losses that we may suffer from any liability claims and the effect that any product liability litigation may have upon the brand image, reputation and marketability of our products could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations or financial condition. No assurance can be given that material product liability claims will not be made in the future against us, or that claims will not arise in the future in excess or outside of our insurance coverage and contractual indemnities with suppliers and manufacturers. We believe we have adequate product liability insurance; however, as we release new products and expand our sales channels, we may not be able to obtain adequate product liability insurance or the cost of doing so may be prohibitive. Adverse determinations of material product liability claims made against us could also harm our reputation and cause us to lose customers and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

The markets in which we operate are in their infancy and highly competitive, and we may not be successful in competing in these industries as the industry further develops. We currently face competition from new and established competitors and expect to face competition from others in the future, including competition from companies with new technology.

The EV market is in its infancy, and we expect it will become more competitivedevelopments occurring in the future. There is no assurance that our vehicles will be successful in the respective markets in which they compete. A significant and growing number of established and new companies, as well as other companies, have entered or are reported to have plans to enter the EV market, including the off-road marketConditions that we intendcurrently deem to pursue. Most of our current and potential competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, manufacturing, marketing, sales networks and other resources than we do andbe immaterial may be able to devote greater resources to the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, promotion, sale and support of their products. Increased competition could result in lower vehicles sales, price reductions, revenue shortfalls, loss of customers and loss of market share, which could harm our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.

We may need to defend ourselves against intellectual property infringement claims, which may be time-consuming and could cause us to incur substantial costs.

Others, including our competitors, may hold or obtain patents, copyrights, trademarks or other proprietary rights that could prevent, limit or interfere with our ability to make, use, develop, sell or market our products and services, which could make it more difficult for us to operate our business. From time to time, the holders of such intellectual property rights may assert their rights and may bring suits alleging infringement or misappropriation of such rights. In addition, if we are determined to have infringed upon a third party’s intellectual property rights, we may be required to cease making, selling or incorporating certain components or intellectual property into the products we offer, to pay substantial damages and/or license royalties, to redesign our products, and/or to establish and maintain alternative branding for our products.

We have applied for trademark rights for the “Volcon” brand name and our logo in the United States and Latin America. We have received notice from two entities who have indicated they will protest the issuance of a trademark for the Volcon name due to the similarity of Volcon to their trademarks, even though our products are different. We are currently in negotiation with these entities to obtain an agreement that our Volcon trademark can co-exist with their trademarks. If we are unsuccessful in obtaining agreement with these entities, we will need to consider the use of a different trademark for our Company and our products.

In the event that we were required to take one or more such actions, our business, prospects, operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. In addition, any litigation or claims, whether or not valid, could result in substantial costs, negative publicity and diversion of resources and management attention.

Potential tariffs or a global trade war could increase our costs and could further increase the cost of our products, which could adversely impact the competitiveness of our products and our financial results.

Our vehicles depend on materials from China, namely batteries, which are among the main components of our vehicles. We cannot predict what actions may be taken with respect to tariffs or trade relations between the United States and China, what products may be subject to such actions, or what actions may be taken by the China in retaliation. The adoption and expansion of trade restrictions, the occurrence of a trade war, or other governmental action related to tariffs, trade agreements or related policies have the potential to adversely impact our supply chain and access to equipment, our costs and our product margins. Any such cost increases or decreases in availability could slow our growth and cause our financial results and operational metrics to suffer.

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Subsequent to fulfilling orders we have received directly from consumers, we intend to sell our vehicles and accessories through a network of third parties, and there is no assurance that we will be able to successfully build out this network.

Initially, we intend to sell our vehicles directly to the consumer via our website. We also intend to sell our vehicles in the U.S. to major outdoor retailer chains, farm and agriculture suppliers that are also vehicle dealers and even some high-quality powersports dealerships. Some of the vehicle transactions will be executed through the Volcon web platform and fulfilled by a dealer but most will be sold directly by our dealers.

We are also developing a line of aftermarket accessories for our vehicles that will be manufactured and produced by third parties. We intend to market our accessories on our website but also use our dealer network to display and sell these accessories.

We also intend to sell our vehicles internationally through international distributors. We have signed distributor agreements with distributors in Central and South America. We are relying on these distributors to market, promote, sell and service our vehicles and sell accessories in their designated countries/territories.

We believe our success will be highly dependent on our ability to build out this network in the major markets in which we intend to compete for customers, and to maintain this network in the future. Our model is dependent not only on our ability to create the foregoing network, but also on the commitment and motivation of these third parties to promote our brand and products.

Orders for vehicles are cancelable and the deposit fully refundable until delivered to and accepted by the customer 14 days from delivery, and there can be no assurance that such orders will be converted into sales.

As of September 1, 2021, U.S. customers have made deposits for 278 Grunts and 5 Runts, plus accessories and a deliver fee representing total deposits of $1.8 million. These orders are cancelable by the customer until the vehicle is delivered and after a 14-day acceptance period, therefore the deposits have been recorded as deferred revenue. Based on our current production capacity, we believe we will deliver all of the Grunts by November 2021 and the Runts by the first quarter of 2022.

As of September 1, 2021, we have received orders from Latin America importers for 92 Grunts. Payment for these orders is due prior to shipment and are cancelable until shipped. Based on our current production capacity, we believe we will be able to fulfill all pending orders by November 2021.

The estimated fulfillment of all orders we have received assumes we are successfully able to increase our production capacity in the future, of which there is no assurance. We only recently commenced assembling vehicles and we may encounter delays or setbacks as we increase production. If we are unable to satisfy pending orders on a timely basis, customers may cancel their orders.

In some cases, there will be significant time between a customer ordering a vehicle and the eventual delivery of the vehicle, which creates a heightened risk that a customer that ordered a vehicle may change his or her mind and not ultimately take delivery of the vehicle, and accessories if purchased in their order, even though the customer paid the full list price to complete their order. As a result, no assurance can be made that orders will not be cancelled. Any cancellations could harm our financial condition, business, prospects and operating results.

We may be unable to improve our existing products and develop and market new products that respond to customer needs and preferences and achieve market acceptance.

We may not be able to compete as effectively with our competitors, and ultimately satisfy the needs and preferences of our customers, unless we can successfully enhance existing products, develop new innovative products and distinguish our products from our competitors’ products through innovation and design. Product development requires significant financial, technological, and other resources. There can be no assurance that we will be able to incur a level of investment in research and development that will be sufficient to successfully make us competitive in product innovation and design. In addition, even if we are able to successfully enhance existing products and develop new products, there is no guarantee that the markets for our existing products and new products will progress as anticipated. If any of the markets in which our existing products compete do not develop as expected, our business, results of operations or financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

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We have no experience servicing our vehicles, we intend to primarily utilize third parties to service our vehicles, and if we are unable to address the service requirements of our customers, our business could be materially and adversely affected.

We have no experience servicing or repairing our vehicles, and we intend to primarily utilize third parties to service our vehicles. We are in the process of developing a network of third-party service providers who will also be our dealers, but we can provide no assurance that we will be successful in building out this network in all the markets in which we hope to compete, or that we will be able to maintain such a network in the future. Servicing electric vehicles is different than servicing vehicles with internal combustion engines and requires specialized skills, including high voltage training and servicing techniques. If we are unable to successfully address the service requirements of our customers, our business and prospects will be materially and adversely affected. If we are unable to successfully address the servicing requirements of our customers or establish a market perception that we maintain high-quality support, our reputation could be harmed, we may be subject to claims from our customers, and our business, results of operations or financial condition may be materially and adversely affected.

Significant product repair and/or replacement due to product warranty claims or product recalls could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

We will provide a one-year warranty against defects for our vehicles, and a two-year warranty on the batteries in our vehicles. Our warranty will generally require us to repair or replace defective products during such warranty periods at no cost to the consumer. We will record provisions based on an estimate of product warranty claims, but there is the possibility that actual claims may exceed these provisions and therefore negatively impact our results of operations of financial condition.

In addition, we may in the future be required to make product recalls or could be held liable in the event that some of our products do not meet safety standards or statutory requirements on product safety, even if the defects related to any such recall or liability are not covered by our limited warranty. The repair and replacement costs that we could incur in connection with a recall could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. Product recalls could also harm our reputation and cause us to lose customers, particularly if recalls cause consumers to question the safety or reliability of our products, which could have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations or financial condition.

Our success is dependent upon the success of the off-road vehicle industry and upon consumers’ willingness to adopt electric vehicles.

Our success is dependent upon the success of the off-road vehicle industry as a whole, and in particular upon consumers’ willingness to adopt electric vehicles as an alternative to combustion vehicles. If the market for electric off-road vehicles does not develop at the rate or in the manner or to the extent that we expect, our business, results of operations or financial condition may be adversely materially affected. The market for electric vehicles is relatively new, rapidly evolving, characterized by rapidly changing technologies, price competition, additional competitors, evolving government regulation and industry standard, frequent new vehicle announcements and changing consumer demands and behaviors. Factors that may influence the adoption of electric vehicles include:

·perceptions about electric vehicle quality, safety, design, performance and costs;

·the limited range over which electric vehicles may be driven on a single battery charge, and the decline of an electric vehicle’s range resulting from deterioration over time in the battery’s ability to hold a charge;

·the ability to easily charge electric vehicles;

·volatility in the cost of oil and gasoline, and improvements in the fuel economy of combustion engines; and

·the environmental consciousness of off-road vehicles customers.

The influence of any of the factors described above may cause our customers not to purchase our vehicles and may otherwise materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

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We currently operate in an area that is not heavily regulated, and future changes in government oversight may subject us to increased regulations, which may increase our expenses.

The off-road vehicle market is not heavily regulated, as compared to on-road vehicles, and, as such, we are not currently subject to significant government regulations. As this market develops and grows, it may come under increased regulatory scrutiny, which may result in increased regulations. This increase in regulations may result in increased costs and expenses, which may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations or financial condition.

We will lease a new facility from an entity controlled by our founders, and this arrangement was not conducted on an arm’s length basis.operations.

We will be leasing a dedicated, built-to-suit manufacturing facility on 53 acres in Liberty Hill, Texas from an entity controlled by our founders. Although we believe the lease terms are at or below current market rates, due to the relationship between our company and our founders, the negotiation of the lease agreement was not conducted on an arm’s length basis. As such, it is possible that the terms were less favorable to us than in a transaction negotiated in an arm’s length transaction.

 

Risks Related to Ourour Common Stock and this Offering

Our directors and executive officers will continue to exercise significant control over us after this offering, which will limit your ability to influence corporate matters and could delay or prevent a change in corporate control.

 

Immediately following the completion of this offering, the existing holdings of our directors and executive officers, assuming full exercise of the warrants held by such individuals, will be, in the aggregate, approximately 57% of our outstanding common stock. As a result, these stockholders will be able to influence our management and affairs and control the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election of directors and any sale, merger, consolidation, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.

These stockholders acquired their shares of common stock for substantially less than the price of the shares of common stock being acquired in this offering, and these stockholders may have interests, with respect to their common stock, that are different from those of investors in this offering and the concentration of voting power among one or more of these stockholders may have an adverse effect on the price of our common stock.

In addition, this concentration of ownership might adversely affect the market price of our common stock by: (1) delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of our company; (2) impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination involving our company; or (3) discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our company.

We are party to certain agreements with our founders that may create a conflict of interest for our board of directors in evaluating a potential change of control transaction.

We have entered into consulting agreements with Pink Possum, LLC (“Pink Possum”), an entity controlled by Mr. Okonsky, and Highbridge Consultants, LLC (“Highbridge”), an entity controlled by Mr. James, pursuant to which Messrs. Okonsky and James provide us with services. Pursuant to the consulting agreements, upon the occurrence of a Fundamental Transaction, which generally includes a business combination, merger, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets (or similar events), for an aggregate gross sales price of $100.0 million or more, each entity will receive a cash payment equal to 1% of such gross sales price. Since Messrs. Okonsky and James are entitled to these payments, they may have a conflict of interest in determining whether a particular Fundamental Transaction is in the best interests of our shareholders. Furthermore, these payments upon the consummation of a Fundamental Transaction may make our company less attractive to a potential acquirer or may reduce the valuation we receive in connection with a Fundamental Transaction.

We have broad discretion in how we use the proceeds of this offering and may not use these proceeds effectively.

We will have considerable discretion in the application of the net proceeds of this offering. As a result, investors will be relying upon management’s judgment with only limited information about our specific intentions for the use of the net proceeds of this offering. We may use the net proceeds for purposes that do not yield a significant return or any return at all for our stockholders. In addition, pending their use, we may invest the net proceeds from this offering in a manner that does not produce income or that loses value.

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Purchasers in this offering will experience immediate and substantial dilution in net tangible book value.

The initial public offering price is substantially higher than the net tangible book value of each outstanding share of our common stock. Purchasers of common stock in this offering will experience immediate and substantial dilution on a book value basis. The dilution per share in the net tangible book value per share of common stock will be $3.02 per share, based on a $5.00 initial public offering price, which is the midpoint of the price range in this offering. If outstanding stock options and warrants to purchase shares of common stock are exercised, there would be further dilution. See “Dilution.”

Your ownership may be diluted if additional capital stock is issued to raise capital, to finance acquisitions or in connection with strategic transactions.

We intend to seek to raise additional funds, finance acquisitions or develop strategic relationships by issuing equity or convertible debt securities in addition to the shares issued in this offering, which would reduce the percentage ownership of our existing stockholders. Our board of directors has the authority, without action or vote of the stockholders, to issue all or any part of our authorized but unissued shares of common or preferred stock. Our certificate of incorporation authorizes us to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Future issuances of common or preferred stock would reduce your influence over matters on which stockholders vote and would be dilutive to earnings per share. In addition, any newly issued preferred stock could have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of the common stock. Those rights, preferences and privileges could include, among other things, the establishment of dividends that must be paid prior to declaring or paying dividends or other distributions to holders of our common stock or providing for preferential liquidation rights. These rights, preferences and privileges could negatively affect the rights of holders of our common stock, and the right to convert such preferred stock into shares of our common stock at a rate or price that would have a dilutive effect on the outstanding shares of our common stock.

We are not subject to Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and lack the financial controls and safeguards required of public companies.

We do not have the internal infrastructure necessary, and are not required, to complete an attestation about our financial controls that would be required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. There can be no assurance that we will be able to remediate our material weaknesses or that there are no new significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the quality of our financial controls. We expect to incur additional expenses and diversion of management’s time if and when it becomes necessary to perform the system and process evaluation, testing and remediation required in order to comply with the management certification and auditor attestation requirements.

General Risk Factors

If our stock price fluctuates, after the offering, you could lose a significant part of your investment.

 

Since our initial public offering through September 12, 2022, our share price has fluctuated from a high of $17.96 to a low of $0.95 and closed at $2.68 on September 12, 2022. The market price of our common stock could beis subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other things, the risk factors described in this prospectus,filing and other factors beyond our control, such as fluctuations in the valuation of companies perceived by investors to be comparable to us. Furthermore, the stock markets have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. These fluctuations often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political, and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rate changes or international currency fluctuations, may negatively affect the market price of our common stock. In the past, many companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have been subject to securities class action litigation. We may be the target of this type of litigation in the future. Securities litigation against us could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s attention from other business concerns, which could seriously harm our business.

 

We will incur increased costs as a resultThe terms of being a publicly-traded company.

As a company with publicly-traded securities, we will incurthe 2022 Warrants and Convertible Notes imposed additional legal, accounting and other expenses not presently incurred. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, as well as rules promulgated by the SEC and the national securities exchangechallenges on which we list, requires usour ability to adopt corporate governance practices applicable to U.S. public companies. These rules and regulations will increase our legal and financial compliance costs.

raise capital.

 

The agreements related to the sale of the 2022 Warrants and Convertible Notes contain a number of restrictive covenants that may impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us while the 2022 Warrants and Convertible Notes remain outstanding, unless the restrictions are waived by consent of each holder, including, but not limited to, restrictions on our ability to incur additional indebtedness and guarantee indebtedness; incur liens or allow mortgages or other encumbrances; redeem, or repurchase certain other debt; pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem our capital stock; sell assets or enter into or effect certain other transactions; issue additional equity (outside of the 2022 Warrants and Convertible Notes, issuances under our equity compensation plan and other limited exceptions); enter into variable rate transactions, among other restrictions.

A breach of the covenants or restrictions under the SPA, the 2022 Warrants and Convertible Notes and related agreements governing our indebtedness could result in an event of default under such agreements. As a result of these restrictions, we may be limited in how we conduct our business, unable to finance our operations through additional debt or equity financings and/or unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities.

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Further, while we could potentially receive up to an aggregate of $29.2 million in gross proceeds from the exercise of the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant, assuming the exercise in full of all of the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant and Underwriter Warrant, no assurances can be made that the holders of such warrants will elect to exercise any or all of such warrants and, accordingly, no assurance that we will receive any proceeds from the exercise of the 2022 Warrants, Placement Agent Warrant and Underwriter Warrant. We believe the likelihood that the holders will exercise the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant, and therefore the amount of cash proceeds that we would receive, is dependent upon the trading price of our common stock, which as of the date the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant, and the Underwriter Warrant were issued was below the exercise price of $2.85 for the 2022 Warrants, the exercise price of $3.5625 for the Placement Agent Warrant and the exercise price of $3.75 for the Underwriter Warrant. If the trading price for our common stock is less than the exercise price for either the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant or the Underwriter Warrant, we believe the holders of such warrants will be unlikely to exercise their warrants. Accordingly, we may not receive cash proceeds with respect to either the 2022 Warrants, Placement Agent Warrant or Underwriter Warrant and we are restricted in our ability to conduct additional debt or equity financings.

The issuance of our common stock in connection with the Company’s outstanding warrants, including the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant, and the Convertible Notes, could cause substantial dilution, which could materially affect the trading price of our common stock.

 

The 2022 Warrants, the Convertible Notes, the Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant are exercisable or convertible, as applicable, for up to 22,072,464 shares of the Company’s common stock. The additional shares of common stock issued upon the exercise or conversion, as applicable, of the 2022 Warrants, the Convertible Notes, the Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant will result in dilution to the then existing holders of common stock of the Company and increase the number of shares eligible for resale in the public market. Sales of a substantial numbers of such shares in the public market could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

The sale of our common stock by the selling shareholders, or the perception that stock sales may occur, could cause the price of our common stock to decline.

On August 22, 2022 we entered into the SPA, pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell to the investors in the Private Placement (i) the Convertible Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $27,173,913, at an initial conversion price of $2.25 per share of the Company’s common stock and subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events, and (ii) the 2022 Warrants to purchase up to 9,057,971 shares of common stock with an initial exercise price of $2.85 per share of common stock. Contemporaneously, we entered into the Placement Agent Agreement, pursuant to which we agreed to issue the Placement Agent Warrant to purchase up to 603,864 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.5625. On February 1, 2022, we entered into the Underwriting Agreement, pursuant to which we agreed to issue the Underwriter Warrant to purchase up to 333,334 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.75. Therefore, up to 22,072,464 shares of the Company’s common stock have been registered under this registration statement.

The sale of our common stock in the public market or otherwise, including sales by the selling stockholders pursuant to this prospectus, or the perception that such sales could occur, could harm the prevailing market price of our common stock. These sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, also might make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate (which ability to sell equity securities is also subject to restrictions under the terms of the SPA and related agreements). If and when we do issue shares of common stock to the selling stockholders upon the exercise or conversion, as applicable of the 2022 Warrants, Convertible Notes, Placement Agent Warrant or Underwriter Warrant, the selling stockholders may resell all, some or none of those shares of common stock at any time or from time to time in their discretion. Resales of our common stock may cause the market price of our securities to drop significantly, regardless of the performance of our business.

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We may not be able to maintain our listing on the Nasdaq, which could have a material adverse effect on us and our stockholders.

The standards for continued listing on Nasdaq include, among other things, that the minimum bid price for the listed securities not fall below $1.00 for a period in excess of thirty (30) consecutive business days. During the month of May 2022 our common stock traded at levels below $1.00 per share on at least one occasion, but never for thirty (30) consecutive days. However, if the closing bid price of our common stock were to fail to meet Nasdaq’s minimum closing bid price requirement, or if we otherwise fail to meet any other applicable requirements of Nasdaq and we are unable to regain compliance, Nasdaq may make a determination to delist our common stock. The delisting of our common stock from Nasdaq could negatively impact us by (i) reducing the liquidity and market price of our common stock; (ii) reducing the number of investors willing to hold or acquire our common stock, which could negatively impact our ability to raise equity financing; (iii) impacting our ability to use a registration statement to offer and sell freely tradable securities, thereby preventing or limiting us from accessing the public capital markets; and (iv) impairing our ability to provide equity incentives to our employees.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about us, or if they adversely change their recommendations regarding our common stock, then our stock price and trading volume could decline.

 

The trading market for our common stock will beis influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about us, our industry and our market. If noWe currently have one analyst elects to covercovering us and publishlimited published research or reports about us, the market for our common stock could be severely limited and our stock price could be adversely affected.us. As a small-cap company, we are more likely than our larger competitors to lack coverage from securities analysts. In addition, even if we receive analyst coverage, if one or more analysts ceases coverage of us or fails to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline. If one or more analysts who elect to cover us issue negative reports or adversely change their recommendations regarding our common stock, our stock price could decline.

 

As an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act we are permitted to, and intend to, rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements.

 

As an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act, we are permitted to, and intend to, rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements. We are an emerging growth company until the earliest of:

 

the last day of the fiscal year during which we have total annual gross revenues of $1.07 billion or more;

the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of this offering;

the date on which we have, during the previous 3-year period, issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt; or

the date on which we are deemed a “large accelerated issuer” as defined under the federal securities laws.
·the last day of the fiscal year during which we have total annual gross revenues of $1.07 billion or more;
·the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our initial public offering;
·the date on which we have, during the previous 3-year period, issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt; or
·the date on which we are deemed a “large accelerated issuer” as defined under the federal securities laws.

 

For so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we will not be required to:

 

·have an auditor report on our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;
·comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis);
·submit certain executive compensation matters to shareholders advisory votes pursuant to the “say on frequency” and “say on pay” provisions (requiring a non-binding shareholder vote to approve compensation of certain executive officers) and the “say on golden parachute” provisions (requiring a non-binding shareholder vote to approve golden parachute arrangements for certain executive officers in connection with mergers and certain other business combinations) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010; and
·include detailed compensation discussion and analysis in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, and instead may provide a reduced level of disclosure concerning executive compensation.

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comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis);

Additionally, for so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we:

 

submit certain executive compensation matters to shareholders advisory votes pursuant to the “say on frequency” and “say on pay” provisions (requiring a non-binding shareholder vote to approve compensation of certain executive officers) and the “say on golden parachute” provisions (requiring a non-binding shareholder vote to approve golden parachute arrangements for certain executive officers in connection with mergers and certain other business combinations) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010;

include detailed compensation discussion and analysis in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and instead may provide a reduced level of disclosure concerning executive compensation;

may present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, or MD&A; and

are eligible to claim longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under §107 of the JOBS Act.
·may present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, or MD&A; and
·are eligible to claim longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under §107 of the JOBS Act.

 

We intend to take advantage of all of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions, other than the longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under §107 of the JOBS Act.

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Certain of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions were already available to us due to the fact that we also qualify as a “smaller reporting company” under SEC rules. For instance, smaller reporting companies are not required to obtain an auditor attestation and report regarding management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting; are not required to provide a compensation discussion and analysis; are not required to provide a pay-for-performance graph or CEO pay ratio disclosure; and may present only two years of audited financial statements and related MD&A disclosure.

 

We cannot predict if investors will find our securities less attractive due to our reliance on these exemptions. If investors were to find our common stock less attractive as a result of our election, we may have difficulty raising all of the proceeds we seek in this offering.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements.  In addition, from time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our financial performance and projections; our growth in revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this document and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this document and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives might not occur.

While we believe we have identified material risks, these risks and uncertainties are not exhaustive. Other sections of this prospectus describe additional factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance. 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 to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all 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.

Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We are under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this prospectus to conform our prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and we do not intend to do so.

Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:

·our ability to obtain additional funding to market our vehicles and develop new products;
·our ability to produce our vehicles with sufficient scale and quality to satisfy customers;
·whether we experience delays in the design, production and launch of our vehicles;
·the inability of our suppliers to deliver the necessary components for our vehicles at prices and volumes acceptable to us;
·our ability to establish a network of dealers to sell and service our vehicles.
·our vehicles failing to perform as expected;
·our facing product warranty claims or product recalls;
·our facing adverse determinations in significant product liability claims;
·customers not adopting electric vehicles;
·the development of alternative technology that adversely affects our business;
·the impact of COVID-19 on our business;
·increased government regulation of our industry; and
·tariffs and currency exchange rates.

We caution you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this prospectus in the case of forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus.

 

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Use of Proceeds

 

All of the Resale Shares offered by the selling stockholders pursuant to this prospectus will be sold by the selling stockholders for their respective accounts. We estimate that we will not receive netany of the proceeds from these sales. With respect to the saleshares of common stock underlying the 2022 Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrant and the Underwriter Warrant, we will not receive any proceeds from such shares except with respect to amounts received by us upon exercise of approximately $13.6 million (or approximately $14.6 million ifsuch warrants to the underwriters’ option to purchase additional common stock from us isextent such warrants are exercised in full), based upon an assumed initial public offering price of $5.00 per share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

for cash. We intend to use any such proceeds for general corporate purposes.

The selling stockholders will pay any underwriting fees, discounts, selling commissions, stock transfer taxes and certain legal expenses incurred by such selling stockholders in disposing of their securities, and we will bear all other costs, fees and expenses incurred in effecting the net proceeds fromregistration of the securities covered by this offering as follows: (i) approximately $5.0 million for non-recurring engineering costs related to our developmentprospectus, including, without limitation, all registration and filing fees, Nasdaq listing fees and fees and expenses of our vehicles; (ii) approximately $4.0 million to fund the purchase of inventorycounsel and production costs of our vehicles; (iii) approximately $2.0 millionindependent registered public accountants.

MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK AND Dividend Policy

Market for capital expenditures to build assembly lines; (iv) $2.0 million to repay the 6% promissory note issued in September 2021, which we utilized for working capital and to pay offering expenses; and (v) the remainder for working capital. To the extent the underwriters’ option to purchase additionalOur Common Stock

Our common stock from us is exercised,listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol “VLCN.” As of September 12, 2022, we intend to use any additional net proceeds from such over-allotment option for working capital.had 1,233 stockholders of record and 24,347,197 outstanding shares.

 

We believe the net proceeds of this offering, together with our cash and cash equivalents, will be sufficient to meet our cash, operational and liquidity requirements for at least twelve months.

As of the date of this prospectus, we cannot specify with certainty all of the particular uses for the net proceeds to us from this offering. Accordingly, our management will have broad discretion in the application of these proceeds. Net offering proceeds not immediately applied to the uses summarized above will be invested in short-term investments such as money market funds, commercial paper, U.S. treasury bills and similar securities investments pending their use.

Dividend Policy

 

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain earnings, if any, to finance the growth and development of our business. We do not expect to pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of future dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, restrictions contained in any financing instruments, provisions of applicable law and other factors the board deems relevant.

 

 

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Capitalization

 

The following table sets forth our cash and cash equivalents and capitalization as of June 30, 2021 on:

 

·an actual basis; and

·a pro forma as adjusted basis after giving effect to: (1) the sale of 3,025,000 shares of our common stock in this offering at a public offering price of $5.00 (the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), and our receipt of the estimated $13.6 million in net proceeds from this offering, after deducting underwriting commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us; (2) the issuance of 266,666 shares of common stock to a lender for providing a 6% promissory note of $2.0 million, that will be repaid from the proceeds from the sale of shares in this offering and resulting loss on repayment of $893,000 (3) the conversion of 1,191,388 shares of Series A preferred stock that will convert into 2,978,588 shares of common stock upon the closing of this offering issued in our private placement that was completed in January 2021;  (4) 1,105,827 shares of Series B preferred stock that will convert into 2,764,587 shares of common stock upon the closing of this offering issued in our private placement that was commenced in March 2021 and completed in June 2021; and (5) the issuance of 162,507 shares of common stock to employees.

 

You should read this capitalization table together with “Use of Proceeds,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

   At June 30, 2021 
   Actual   Pro Forma 
Cash and cash equivalents $6,017,095  $19,475,845  
         
Notes payable – short and long-term  93,687   93,687 
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.00001 par value: 5,000,000 authorized
        
Series A Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value: 1,400,000 authorized, convertible one share to 2.5 common shares, actual and pro forma; 1,191,388 shares issued and outstanding, actual and no shares issued and outstanding, pro forma  12    
Series B Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, convertible one share to 2.5 common shares: 1,500,000 authorized, actual and pro forma; 1,105,827 shares issued and outstanding, actual and no shares issued and outstanding, pro forma  11    
Common stock, $0.00001 par value: 100,000,000 shares authorized, actual; 2,140,546 shares issued and outstanding, 11,304,561 shares issued and outstanding, pro forma (1)  8   64  
Additional paid-in capital  29,924,400   44,276,117 
Accumulated deficit  (20,829,698)  (21,722,698)  
Total stockholders’ equity  9,094,733   22,553,483  
Total capitalization $9,188,420   $22,647,170  

(1)Amount includes 2,140,546 actual shares outstanding as of June 30, 2021 plus (i) 266.666 shares issued on September 10, 2021 to a lender for issuing a 6% promissory note of $2.0 million to the Company, (ii) 162,507 shares of common stock awarded to employees on July 27, 2021, (iii) 5,743,175 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of our Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock, and (iv) 3,025,000 shares issued from this offering.

 

The number of shares of common stock to be outstanding after this offering does not give effect to:

 

11,516,142 shares of common stock underlying outstanding warrants at a weighted average exercise price of $1.03 per share;
1,646,875 shares of common stock underlying outstanding options with a weighted average exercise price of $1.44 per share;
450,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance upon vesting of restricted stock units;
740,618 shares available for future issuance under the Volcon, Inc. 2021 Stock Plan;
151,250 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants to be issued to the underwriters in connection with this offering with an exercise price of $6.25 per share assuming the midpoint of the range.

 

 

 

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DilutionSELLING STOCKHOLDERS

 

Purchasers of our common stock2022 Warrants, Convertible Notes, Placement Agent Warrant and Underwriter Warrant

2022 Warrants and Convertible Notes

On August 22, 2022, we entered into the SPA with Empery Asset Master, LTD, Empery Tax Efficient, LP and Empery Debt Opportunity Fund, LP, pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell in this offering will experience an immediate dilution of net tangible book value per share from the initial public offering price. Dilution in net tangible book value per share representsPrivate Placement (i) the difference between the amount per share paid by the purchasers of2022 Warrants to purchase up to 9,057,971 shares of common stock and the net tangible book value per share immediately after this offering.

Aswith an initial exercise price of June 30, 2021, our net tangible book value was $9,042,075, or $4.22 per share of common stock. Net tangible book value per share represents our total tangible assets, less our total liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares of our common stock.

Dilution represents the difference between the amount per share paid by purchasers in this offering and the pro forma net tangible book value$2.85 per share of common stock, afterand (ii) the offering. AfterConvertible Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $27,173,913, at an initial conversion price of $2.25 per share of the Company’s common stock and subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events. Pursuant to the SPA, upon the closing of the Private Placement of the 2022 Warrants and Convertible Notes, the Company received approximately $22.5 million in net proceeds. The Company intends to use the net proceeds received by it primarily for general corporate purposes.

The 2022 Warrants are immediately exercisable for five (5) years and entitle the investors to purchase 9,057,971 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $2.85, subject to adjustment under certain circumstances described in the 2022 Warrants.

The 2022 Warrants contain certain exercise limitations, providing that no exercise may be made if, after giving effect to (i) the saleexercise, the holder, together with any of its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock in this offeringafter giving effect to such exercise.

The Convertible Notes are the senior unsecured obligations of the Company and were issued with an original issue discount of 8.0%. The Convertible Notes bear no interest until an event of default has occurred, upon which interest accrues at 10.0% per annum. The Convertible Notes mature on February 24, 2024, unless earlier converted (only upon the satisfaction of certain conditions) (the “Maturity Date”). The Maturity Date may be extended at the offeringsole option of the holder, under certain circumstances specified therein. The Company may, at its election, force conversion of the Convertible Notes if at any time after the issuance date, the weighted average price of $5.00 per share, the midpointcommon stock for ten (10) consecutive trading days equals or exceeds $3.50, subject to certain limitations described in the Convertible Notes.

The Convertible Notes contain certain conversion limitations, providing that no conversion may be made if, after giving effect to the conversion, the holder, together with any of its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 9.99% of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and after deducting underwriting commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us, (ii) the issuance of 1,191,388 shares of Series A preferred stock completed in February 2021 at an offering price of $6.43 per share that will convert into 2,978,588Company’s outstanding shares of common stock uponafter giving effect to such conversion.

Contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of the SPA, the Company also entered into the Registration Rights Agreement. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the resale of the 2022 Warrant Shares and Convertible Note Shares, on or before the 30th calendar day following the closing of this offering issuedthe SPA and to cause such registration statement to be declared effective by the SEC on or before the 60th calendar day (or, in the event of a private placement that was, (iii)“full review” by the issuance of 1,105,827 shares of Series B preferred stock that was completed in June 2021 at an offering price of $9.50 per share that will convert into 2,764,587 shares of common stock uponSEC, the 90th calendar day) following the closing of this offering issuedthe SPA. We are required to use our best efforts to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement until the date that all the Resale Shares covered by such registration statement (i) have been sold or (ii) may be sold without restriction or limitation pursuant to Rule 144 and without the requirement to be in acompliance with Rule 144(c)(1) (or any successor thereto). The registration rights granted under the Registration Rights Agreement are subject to certain conditions and limitations and are subject to customary indemnification and contribution provisions.

Placement Agent Warrant

Aegis acted as exclusive placement agent for the Private Placement. Pursuant to the Placement Agent Agreement, Aegis received (i) upon closing cash compensation of $2.0 million (8.0% of the gross proceeds of the Private Placement), (ii) $250,000 for non-accountable expenses (1.0% of the gross proceeds of the private placement, (iv)placement), and (iii) the issuance of 162,507Placement Agent Warrant to purchase up to 603,864 shares of the Company’s common stock to employees for attaining certain performance targets, and (v) the issuance of 266,666 shares of common stock in September 2021 to a lender for issuing a $2.0 million of 6% promissory note to the Company, but without adjusting for any other change in our net tangible book value subsequent to June 30, 2021, our pro forma net tangible book value would have been $1.98 per share. This represents an immediate decrease in pro forma net tangible book value of $2.24 per share to our existing stockholders and immediate dilution of $3.02 per share to new investors purchasing shares at the proposed public offering price. The following table illustrates the dilution in pro forma net tangible book value per share to new investors as of June 30, 2021:

Assumed initial public offering price per share $5.00 
Net tangible book value per share at June 30, 2021 $4.22 
Decrease in net tangible book value per share to the existing stockholders attributable to this offering $(2.24)
Adjusted net tangible book value per share after this offering $1.98 
     
Dilution in net tangible book value per share to new investors $3.02 

The following tables set forth, as of September 10, 2021, the number of shares of common stock purchased from us, the total consideration paid to us and the average price per share paid by the existing holders of our common stock and the price to be paid by new investors at the public offering price.

  Shares Purchased  Total Consideration  Average Price
Per Share
 
  Number  Percent  Amount  Percent    
Existing stockholders (1)  8,312,894   73%  $18,914,814   56%  $2.28 
Investors purchasing shares in this offering  3,025,000   27%   15,125,000   44%  $5.00 
Total  11,337,894   100%  $34,039,814   100%  $3.01 

(1)Includes 2,569,719 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 10, 2021, and 5,743,175 shares of common stock to be issued for the conversion of 1,191,388 shares of Series A preferred stock issued at $6.43 per share and 1,105,827 shares of Series B preferred stock issued at $9.50 per share upon completion of the offering.

The number of shares of common stock to be outstanding after this offering does not give effect to:

11,516,142 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants at a weighted average exercise price of $1.03 per share;

1,646,875 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options with a weighted average conversion price of $1.75 per share;
450,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance upon vesting of restricted stock units;

740,618 shares available for future issuance under the Volcon, Inc. 2021 Stock Plan; and

151,250 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants to be issued to the underwriters in connection with this offering at an exercise price of $6.25 per share assuming the midpoint of the range. 
$3.5625.

 

 

 

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Underwriter Warrant

In connection with the Company’s 2022 public offering completed on February 1, 2022, we entered into the Underwriting Agreement. Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, we agreed to issue to Aegis, as compensation for its services, the Underwriter Warrant, a five-year warrant to purchase up to 333,334 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.75.

 

Management’s DiscussionThis prospectus relates to the resale by the selling stockholders named herein of the Resale Shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion, as applicable, of the 2022 Warrants, the Convertible Notes, the Placement Agent Warrant and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operationsthe Underwriter Warrant, respectively.

 

Information About Selling Stockholder Offering

The selling stockholders may offer and sell, from time to time, any or all of the Resale Shares being offered for resale by this prospectus, which consists of: (i) up to 9,057,971 2022 Warrant Shares, (ii) 12,077,295 Convertible Note Shares, (iii) 603,864 Placement Agent Shares and (iv) 333,334 Underwriter Warrant Shares.

The term “selling stockholders” includes the stockholders listed in the table below and their permitted transferees.

The following discussiontable provides, as of the date of this prospectus, information regarding the beneficial ownership of our financial conditioncommon stock by each selling stockholder, the number of shares of common stock that may be sold by each selling stockholder under this prospectus and resultsthat each selling stockholder will beneficially own after this offering. We have based percentage ownership on 24,347,197 shares of operations should be readcommon stock outstanding as of September 12, 2022.

We have determined beneficial ownership in conjunctionaccordance with the financial statementsrules of the SEC and the notes thereto includedinformation is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Unless otherwise indicated below, to our knowledge, the persons and entities named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all securities that they beneficially own, subject to community property laws where applicable.

Because each selling stockholder may dispose of all, none or some portion of their securities, no estimate can be given as to the number of securities that will be beneficially owned by a selling stockholder upon termination of this offering. For purposes of the table below, however, we have assumed that after termination of this offering none of the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus will be beneficially owned by the selling stockholders and further assumed that the selling stockholders will not acquire beneficial ownership of any additional securities during the offering. In addition, the selling stockholders may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of, or may sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of, at any time and from time to time, our shares of common stock in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act after the date on which the information in the table is presented.

The Convertible Notes contain certain conversion limitations, providing that no conversion may be made if, after giving effect to the conversion, the holder, together with any of its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 9.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock after giving effect to such conversion. The 2022 Warrants contain certain exercise limitations, providing that no exercise may be made if, after giving effect to the exercise, the holder, together with any of its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock after giving effect to such exercise. The number of shares in the second, fourth, fifth and eighth columns do not reflect the above referenced limitations, but the percentages in the third and tenth columns do reflect such limitations.

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Selling stockholder information for each additional selling stockholder, if any, will be set forth by prospectus supplement to the extent required prior to the time of any offer or sale of such selling stockholder’s shares pursuant to this prospectus. Any prospectus supplement may add, update, substitute, or change the information contained in this prospectus, including the identity of each selling stockholder and the number of shares registered on its behalf. A selling stockholder may sell or otherwise transfer all, some or none of such shares in this offering. See the section titled “Plan of Distribution” beginning on page 34 of this prospectus.

Name Number of Shares Beneficially Owned Prior to Offering  Percentage of Shares Beneficially Owned Prior to Offering  Number of Shares Underlying Convertible Note  Number of Shares Underlying 2022 Warrant  Number of Shares Underlying Placement Agent Warrant  Number of Shares Underlying Underwriter Warrant  

Maximum

Number of

Shares

to be Sold

Pursuant to this

Prospectus

  

Number of

Shares Beneficially

Owned After

Offering(1)

  Percentage of Shares Beneficially Owned After Offering(1) 
Empery Asset Master, LTD(2) 664,251  2.66%  379,572  284,679      664,251     
Empery Tax Efficient, LP(3) 181,160  *  103,520  77,640      181,160     
Empery Debt Opportunity Fund, LP(4) 20,289,855  9.99%  11,594,203  8,695,652      20,289,855     
Aegis Capital Corp.(5) 1,109,166(6) 4.35%      603,864  333,334  937,198  171,968(7) * 

* Less than 1%

(1) Because the selling stockholders identified in this table may sell some, all or none of the shares owned by them that are registered under this registration statement, and because, to our knowledge, there are currently no agreements, arrangements or understandings with respect to the sale of any of the shares registered hereunder, no estimate can be given as to the number of shares available for resale hereby that will be held by the selling stockholders at the time of this registration statement. Therefore, unless otherwise noted, we have assumed for purposes of this table that the selling stockholders will sell the maximum number of shares registered for resale pursuant to this Prospectus.

(2) Empery Asset Management LP, the authorized agent of Empery Asset Master Ltd, has discretionary authority to vote and dispose of the shares held by Empery Asset Master Ltd and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares. Martin Hoe and Ryan Lane, in their capacity as investment managers of Empery Asset Management LP, may also be deemed to have investment discretion and voting power over the shares held by Empery Asset Master Ltd. Empery Asset Master Ltd, Mr. Hoe and Mr. Lane each disclaim any beneficial ownership of these shares.

(3) Empery Asset Management LP, the authorized agent of Empery Tax Efficient, LP, has discretionary authority to vote and dispose of the shares held by Empery Tax Efficient, LP and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares. Martin Hoe and Ryan Lane, in their capacity as investment managers of Empery Asset Management LP, may also be deemed to have investment discretion and voting power over the shares held by Empery Tax Efficient, LP. Empery Tax Efficient, LP, Mr. Hoe and Mr. Lane each disclaim any beneficial ownership of these shares.

(4) Empery Asset Management LP, the authorized agent of Empery Debt Opportunity Fund, LP, has discretionary authority to vote and dispose of the shares held by Empery Debt Opportunity Fund, LP and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares. Martin Hoe and Ryan Lane, in their capacity as investment managers of Empery Asset Management LP, may also be deemed to have investment discretion and voting power over the shares held by Empery Debt Opportunity Fund, LP. Empery Debt Opportunity Fund, LP, Mr. Hoe and Mr. Lane each disclaim any beneficial ownership of these shares.

(5) Robert J. Eide, Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Capital Corp., has voting and dispositive power over these securities. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially fromselling stockholder is a registered broker-dealer and acted as the results discussedplacement agent or underwriter for transactions described in footnote (6) and elsewhere herein.

(6) Represents (i) 603,864 shares of the forward-looking statements. See “Risk Factors”Company’s common stock that may be acquired upon the exercise of the Placement Agent Warrant, which is exercisable starting on February 24, 2023 and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” above.expires on February 24, 2028, (ii) 333,334 shares of the Company’s common stock that may be acquired upon the exercise of the Underwriter Warrant, which is currently exercisable and expires on February 1, 2027, (iii) 162,594 shares of the Company’s common stock that may be acquired upon the exercise of the warrants issued to Aegis in connection with our initial public offering completed on October 6, 2021, which are currently exercisable at an exercise price of $6.68 and expire October 5, 2026, and (iv) 9,374 shares of the Company’s common stock that may be acquired upon the exercise of warrants issued to Aegis as compensation in connection with certain preferred stock offerings, which warrants are currently exercisable at an exercise price of $6.68, and expire on May 25, 2026. For further information regarding the warrants described in (i) – (ii) of this note, please see the section titled “Description of Securities.

(7) Represents (i) 162,594 shares of the Company’s common stock that may be acquired upon the exercise of the warrants issued to Aegis in connection with our initial public offering completed on October 6, 2021 with an exercise price of $6.68, and (ii) 9,374 shares of the Company’s common stock that may be acquired upon the exercise of certain warrants with an exercise price of $6.68.

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BUSINESS

 

Overview

 

We are an all-electric, off-road powersports vehicle company developing and building electric two and four-wheel motorcycles and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs),UTVs, also known as side-by-sides.side-by-sides, along with a complete line of upgrades and accessories. In October 2020, we launchedbegan building and testing prototypes for our future offerings with two off-road motorcycles – the Grunt and the Runt. We are currently taking orders on our websiteOur motorcycles feature unique frame designs protected by design patents. Additional utility and design patents have been filed for these initial offerings, and expect to begin delivering the Grunts in the third quarterother aspects of 2021 and the Runts in the first quarter of 2022. Also in 2022, we expect to expand our offerings with the Volcon Stag, a UTV, followed in 2023 by a higher performance, longer range UTV called the Beast.

We are assembling the Grunt in a leased production facilities in Round Rock, Texas. We will be leasing a dedicated, built-to-suit manufacturing facility on 53 acres in Liberty Hill, Texas, 25 miles northwest of downtown Austin from an entity controlled by our founders. We expect to begin production at this facility in the third quarter of 2022.Volcon’s vehicles.

 

We initially intendbegan to sell and distribute our vehiclesthe Grunt and related accessories in the U.S.United States on a direct-to-consumer sales platform. We are currently negotiating dealership agreements with retail partnersterminated our direct-to-consumer sales platform in November 2021. Prior to display and sellthe termination of our vehicles and accessories. Once we have dealers in each state, customers can either purchase a vehicle and accessories through our website and pick them up at a local dealership, or they can buy them directly from a local dealership. Some of these retail partners will also provide warranty and repair services to our customers.

As of September 1, 2021,direct-to-consumer sales platform, U.S. customers have made deposits for 278360 Grunts (net of cancellations) and 5five Runts, plus accessories and a deliverdelivery fee representing total deposits of $1.8$2.2 million. These orders are cancelablewere cancellable by the customer until the vehicle iswas delivered and after a 14-day acceptance period, therefore the deposits have beenwere recorded as deferred revenue. Based onAs of June 30, 2022, we have completed shipping of all Grunts sold through our current production capacity,direct-to-consumer sales platform. Due to delays in developing the Runt, we believe we will deliverrefunded the deposits made for all of the Grunts byRunts.

Beginning in November 2021, we began negotiating dealership agreements with powersports dealers to display and allsell our vehicles and accessories. Customers can now, or will soon be able to, buy our vehicles and accessories directly from a local dealership. Some of these dealers will also provide warranty and repair services to customers. Through August 31, 2022, we have entered into more than 130 dealership agreements. Each dealer has agreed to initially order a minimum of two Grunts. Upon sale of a Grunt the Runts bydealer may order an additional Grunt. We expect that once we have increased manufacturing capacity that dealers will be able to order in higher quantities to support their customer demand. We also expect to be able to offer the first quarterdealers a financing option, or “floor plan” to make higher purchases of 2022.our vehicles but we do not currently have this financing option available. We have an agreement with a third-party financing company to provide financing to qualified customers of each dealer. There is no recourse to the Company or the dealer if the dealer’s customer defaults on the financing agreement with this third party.

  

Our vehicles and accessories will be sold globally in a three-phase rollout of export sales–sales – Latin America importers in 2021, Canada Europe, and Africaexpected in 2022 and Southeast Asia plusEurope and Australia expected in 2023. Export sales are executed with individual importers in each country that buy vehicles by the container. Each importer will sell vehicles and accessories to local dealers or directly to customers. Local dealers will provide warranty and repair services for vehicles purchased in their country.

 

As of September 1, 2021,August 31, 2022, we have received orders fromsigned agreements with five LATAM importers and one importer for the Caribbean Region. In May 2022, we signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Torrot, to distribute their electric motorcycles for youth riders in Latin AmericaAmerica. We will use our LATAM importers for 92 Grunts. Payment for these orders is due prior to shipment and are cancelable until shipped. Based on our currentsell Torrot’s products in Latin America.

Through August 2022 we assembled the Grunt in a leased production capacity,facility in Round Rock, Texas. In August 2022 we believeannounced that we will be able to fulfill all pending orders by November 2021.

Results of Operations

We were formed on February 21, 2020. Operations foroutsource the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) to June 30, 2020 and the three months ended June 30, 2020 are not materially different; therefore, the financial information for 2020 below is from the inception through June 30, 2020.

  February 21, 2020
(inception) to
June 30, 2020
  Three months
ended
June 30, 2021
  Six months
ended
June 30, 2021
 
Operating expenses:            
Sales and marketing $17,600  $466,307  $814,388 
Product development  50,159   3,007,655   4,562,526 
General and administrative  4,339   649,174   14,047,543 
Total operating expenses  72,098   4,123,136   19,424,457 
             
Loss from operations  72,098   (4,123,136)  (19,424,457)
             
Interest and other expense     12,463   30,828 
Net loss $72,098  $(4,135,599) $(19,455,285)

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Due to recurring losses there is no provision for income taxes for any period presented.

Sales and marketing

Sales and marketing expenses relate to costs to increase exposure and awareness for our products and developing our network of U.S. dealers and international distributors. Sales and marketing expenses for the period ended June 30, 2020 were not significant as we did not have significant operations during this period as there were no sales and marketing employees. Sales and marketing expense were $466,307 and $814,388 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.

For the three months ended June 30, 2021, sales and marketing expenses were primarily related to professional fees of $214,000, employee payroll costs of $148,000, and stock-based compensation of $29,000 for share based awards granted to employees. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, sales and marketing expenses were primarily related to professional fees of $396,000, employee payroll costs of $242,000, and stock-based compensation of $76,000 for share based awards granted to employees and consultants.

We expect sales and marketing expense to increase as we expand our U.S. dealer network and our international distributor network and promote our products.

General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expenses relate to costs for our finance, accounting and administrative functions to support the development, manufacturing and sales of our products. General and administrative expenses for the period ended June 30, 2020 were not significant as we did not have significant operations during this period as there were no employees. General and administrative expense were $649,174 and $14,047,543 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.

For the three months ended June 30, 2021, general and administrative expenses were primarily related to employee payroll costs of $168,000, stock-based compensation of $97,000 for share based awards granted to employees and consultants, and professional fees of $361,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, general and administrative expenses were primarily related to employee payroll costs of $252,000, stock-based compensation of $13,225,000 (consisting of $13.0 million due to warrants issued to our founders in March 2021 and $225,000 due to share based awards granted to employees and consultants), and professional fees of $496,000.

We expect general and administrative expenses, other than stock based compensation related to the founder warrants, to increase as we increase staffing to support sales, manufacturing, product development and to comply with public company requirements.

Product Development Expense

Product development expenses relate to development of our products and process to manufacture these products. Product development expense was not significant for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through June 30, 2020 as we did not have any employees as of June 30, 2020. Product development expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 were $3,007,655 and $4,562,526, respectively.

Product development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 are primarily employee payroll costs of $535,000, stock-based compensation of $78,000 for share based awards granted to employees and consultants, professional fees of $596,000 for product design, and prototype parts and tooling costs of $1,576,000. Product development expenses in for the six months ended June 30, 2021 are primarily employee payroll costs of $743,000, stock-based compensation of $105,000 for share based awards granted to employees and consultants, professional fees of $848,000 for product design, and prototype parts and tooling costs $2,489,000.

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We expect product development costs to increase in the future as our product development activities expand for new vehicle models.

Interest and Other Expenses

Interest and other expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 primarily relates to interest on our notes payable used to purchase two vehicles and accretion on our lease obligation.

Net Loss

Net loss for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through June 30, 2020 was $72,098 compared to $4,135,599 and $19,455,285 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

On June 30, 2021, we had cash of $6.0 million and we had working capital of $7.6 million. Since inception in February 2020, we have funded our operations from proceeds from debt and equity sales.

Cash used in operating activities

Operating activities for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) to June 30, 2020 mainly included research and development costs, and professional fees for consultants and attorneys for the formation of the Company and early product development efforts. These costs were paid for by the founders on behalf of the Company. Net cash used in operating activities was $8.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and includes all of our operating costs except stock-based compensation, and depreciation and amortization. Cash used in operating activities include increases in inventory and prepaid inventory totaling $2.5 million as we made payments and deposits to purchase raw materials to begin production of the Grunt in September 2021 for delivery to customers.

Cash used in investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and mainly included purchases of equipment and tooling related to our product development and certain intangible assets. There were no cash uses or cash provided from investing activities for the period ended June 30, 2020.

Cash provided by financing activities

There was no cash provided or used for financing activities for the period ended June 30, 2020. Net cash provided by financing activities was $14.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

In January 2021,a third-party manufacturer, which we completed a WeFunder SAFE offering which was convertible into preferred stock upon future financing events. We received gross proceeds of $2,258,940 and paid expenses of $53,500.

In February 2021, we completed an offering of our Series A preferred stock. We received gross proceeds of $2,669,978 and issued 415,287 shares of Series A preferred stock. We paid commissions and expenses of $205,470 and issued 79,750 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 79,750 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $2.57 to placement agents in connection with the offering. This equity financing resulted in the SAFE investments of $2.0 million as of December 31, 2020 converting into 424,269 shares of Series A preferred stock and the WeFunder SAFE investments converting into 351,832 shares of Series A preferred stock.

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From April 2021 to June 2021, we sold 1,105,827 shares of Series B preferred stock at $9.50 per share resulting in gross proceeds of $10.5 million. We paid commissions and expenses of $890,026 and issued 123,295 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 197,272 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $3.80 to placement agents in connection with the offering.

Our continuation as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to obtain continued financial support from our stockholders, necessary equity financing to continue operations and the attainment of profitable operations. As of June 30, 2021, we had incurred an accumulated deficit of $20,774,674 since inception and have not yet generated any revenue from operations. Additionally, management anticipates that our cash on hand as of June 30, 2021 is insufficient to fund planned operations beyond one year from the date of the issuance of the financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.

On September 10, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with a lender for a 6% promissory note of $2 million. The promissory note has a maturity date of one year from inception or immediately upon the completion of this offering. For providing the above promissory note, the Company agreed to issue 266,666 shares of our common stock and agreed to pay $35,000 of the placement agent’s and investor’s legalanticipate will reduce costs and paid a 6% commission to the placement agent, who is the underwriter of this offering. Such payment is cash compensation for providing services for a private placement in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110 Supplementary Material .01(b)(2).

We believe that the proceeds from this offering, along with proceeds from sales ofimprove profitability on the Grunt and related accessories which will begin in September 2021, and Runts and related accessories in the first quarter of 2022, will provide sufficient capital to fund operations beyond one year from the date of the issuance of the financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

JOBS Act and Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The recently enacted JOBS Act provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have irrevocably elected not to avail ourselves of this extended transition period and, as a result, we will adopt new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for other public companies.

We have implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and may impact our financial statements and we do not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates in Financial Statement Presentation

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods.

Making estimates requires management to exercise judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized when we transfer control of the product to the customer and a 14-day acceptance period has expired or the customer has acknowledged acceptance prior to the end of the 14-day acceptance period. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive Grunts from this manufacturer in exchange for transferring control of our vehicles, parts and accessories. Consideration that is received in advance ofNovember 2022. We also outsourced the transfer of goods is deferred until delivery has occurred. Sales and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. If a right of return exists, we adjust revenue for the estimated effect of returns. Until we develop sales history, we will estimate expected returns based on industry data for sales returns as a percent of sales, type of product, and a projection of this experience into the future. Our sales do not have a financing component.

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Sales promotions and incentives. We provide for estimated sales promotion and incentive expenses, which are recognized as a component of sales in measuring the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. Examples of sales promotion and incentive programs include distributer fees and volume incentives. Sales promotion and incentive expenses are estimated based on current programs for each product line. We record these amounts as a liability in the balance sheet until they are ultimately paid. Adjustments to sales promotions and incentives accruals are made as actual usage becomes known in order to properly estimate the amounts necessary to generate consumer demand based on market conditions as of the balance sheet date.

Shipping and handling charges and costs. We record shipping and handling charged2023 Grunt EVO to the customersame third-party manufacturer. The 2023 Grunt EVO will replace the Grunt and related shipping costs ashas a component of cost of sales when control has transferred to the customer.

Product warranties

We provide a one-year warranty on our vehicles, and a two-year warranty on the battery pack. We accrue warranty reserves at the time a vehicle is delivered to the customer. Warranty reserves include our best estimate of the projected cost to repair or to replace any items under warranty, based on actual warranty experience as it becomes available and other known factors that may impact our evaluation of historical data. We review our reserves quarterly to ensure that our accruals are adequate in meeting expected future warranty obligations, and we will adjust our estimates as needed. Factors that could have an impact on the warranty reserve include the following: changes in manufacturing quality, shifts in product mix, changes in warranty coverage periods, product recalls and changes in sales volume. Warranty expense is recorded as a component of cost of revenues in the statement of operations. The portion of the warranty provision which is expected to be incurred within 12 months from the balance sheet date will be classified as current, while the remaining amount will be classified as long-term liabilities.

Income taxes

Deferred taxes are determined utilizing the “asset and liability” method, whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. We provide a valuation allowance, when it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized in the foreseeable future.

The impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return is recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant tax authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has lessbelt drive rather than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Interest and penalties on income taxes will be classifiedchain drive as a component of the provisions for income taxes.

Stock-based compensation 

We measure the total amount of employee stock-based compensation expense for a grant based on the grant date fair value of each award and recognizes the stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period ofwell as an award. Stock-based compensation is based on unvested outstanding awards. We have elected to recognize forfeitures when realized.updated rear suspension.

 

 

 

 

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BUSINESS

 

Overview

We are an all-electric, off-road powersports vehicle company developing and building electric two and four-wheel motorcycles and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), also known as side-by-sides. In October 2020, we began building and testing prototypes for our future offerings with two off-road motorcycles – the Grunt and the Runt. We are currently taking orders on our website for these initial offerings and expect to begin delivering the Grunt in the third quarter of 2021 and the Runt in the first quarter of 2022. Also inJuly 2022, we expect to expandexpanded our offerings with the introduction of the first of our Volcon Stag a UTV models, the Stag LE, which we anticipate will be available for delivery in the first half of 2023, followed by additional models of the Stag expected in 2023 by2024 and 2025 and the introduction of a higher performance, longer range UTV called(to be named) which we expect to begin delivering in 2025. The Stag will be manufactured by a third party and incorporate electrification units, which include batteries, drive units and control modules provided by General Motors. As of August 31, 2022 we have taken non-binding pre-production orders. Pre-orders of the Beast.Stag are non-binding and cancellable prior to delivery.

 

We also began taking pre-orders for an E-Bike, the Brat, in the September 2022 and expect shipments to customers to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022. The Brat is being manufactured by a third party. We are assemblingalso working to finalize arrangements for the Grunt inRunt to be manufactured by a leased production facilities in Round Rock, Texas. We will be leasing a dedicated, built-to-suit manufacturing facility on 53 acres in Liberty Hill, Texas, 25 miles northwest of downtown Austin from an entity controlled by our founders. Wethird party and we expect to begin production at this facilityselling the Runt in the thirdsecond quarter of 2022.2023.

 

We initially intendThe estimated fulfillment of all orders we have received assumes that our third-party manufacturers can successfully meet our order quantities and deadlines. If they are unable to sell and distribute our vehicles and accessories in the U.S.satisfy orders on a direct-to-consumer sales platform. We are currently negotiating dealership agreements with retail partners to display and selltimely basis, our vehicles and accessories. Once we have dealers in each state, customers can either purchase a vehicle and accessories through our website and pick them up at a local dealership, or they can buy them directly from a local dealership. Some of these retail partners will also provide warranty and repair services to our customers.may cancel their orders.

 

Our vehicles and accessories will be sold globally in a three-phase rollout of export sales– Latin America importers in 2021, Canada, Europe, and Africa in 2022 and Southeast Asia plus Australia in 2023. Export sales are executed with individual importers in each country that buy vehicles by the container. Each importer will sell vehicles to local dealers or directly to customers. Local dealers will provide warranty and repair services for vehicles purchased in their country.

Both our dirt bikes and UTVs feature unique, load-managing frames with industrial designs protected by design patents. Additional patents have been filed for the unique design of Volcon’s electric motors.

Our Industry

 

The powersports industry is made up of on-road and off-road motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),ATVs, UTVs, personal watercraft, snow machines, and portable generators. We are focusing solely on off-road motorcycles and UTVs. The ATV market, in which a single rider sits on top of a four-wheeled vehicle (as opposed to sitting inside a UTV), is not a market we currently intend to pursue becausebut will continue to evaluate our lineup of significant safety, legal liability and legislative challenges.

The off-road powersports industry has been on a steady path of growth sincevehicles in the recession of 2008. Off-road new unit sales have grown 46.5% over 2019. We believe this growth has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as more consumers seek safe, outdoor recreation. future.

 

Outdoor recreation is a major driver of the American economy. In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)BEA found that outdoor recreation drives $788 billion of economic activity in America. The BEA noted that two and four-wheel powersports make up $39 billion of that total–the fourth largest total of all outdoor recreation activities.

 

PriorAccording to Stratview Research ̶ Powersports Market Research Report, the powersports industry grew by 10% in terms of units in 2020, its highest growth rate ever achieved. The long-term outlook for growth and demand for powersports, according to the COVID-19 pandemic,report, especially off-road vehicles, or ORVs, and power watercraft, or PWCs is positive. The Stratview Research report estimates the powersports were onmarket to grow at a steady pathcompound annual growth rate, or CAGR, of growth. When5.7% during 2022 to 2027 to reach a value of $47.9 billion by 2027.

According to a report by Allied Market Research, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, that growth accelerated rapidly. Year-over-year growth forglobal ATV and UTV market was valued at $7.6 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $11.95 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 6.7% from 2020 to 2027.

According to Market Reports World, global off-road motorcycling, despite a short contraction in March and Aprilmotorcycles market size is estimated to grow at CAGR of 2020 has risen 46.5% in 2020 comparedalmost 8% with 2019.new vehicle sales of 124.95 thousand units during the forecast period 2022 to 2027.

 

While the post-COVID pandemic growth rates may not see growth ratesbe this steep, and inflationary pressures and any possible recession may impact demand, we believe the new culture of escape and outdoor activities will continue to drive off-road powersports recreation. The industry is forecast to deliver $15 billion in new unit sales by 2025 with $48 billion in total economic impact. We believe there are currently novery few all-electric off-road powersports companies, and few traditional powersports companies makehave only recently started making electric products, so significant data on off-road electric vehicle datavehicles does not exist yet.

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Our Products

 

We will feature motorcycle and UTV or side-by-side, products that are all-electric and for off-road use only. The off-road market is growing faster than on-road and on-roadOn-road products require costly levels of certification, homologation and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other government regulators. As such, we are solely focusing on the off-road market.market, other than our E-Bike offering, the Brat, which we expect to be classified as a class 2 E-Bike that can be used both on-road and off-road. Due to these regulations, our vehicles (other than the planned E-Bike) are not legal for on-road use. All such vehicles will come with a warning label stating “This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off roadoff-road use only. It does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards and operation on public streets, roads, or highways is illegal”, and therefore our vehicles cannot be legally registered for on-road use in any state.state in the United States and in many countries. In addition to powersports vehicles, we will source, market and sell a complete line of accessories and upgrades. These will feature parts designed to increase performance or appearance, in addition to practical add-ons to equip Volcon vehicles for hunters, orranchers and farmers.

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The Grunt

InOur first product to market, the Grunt, began shipping to customers in the third quarter of 2021, the Volcon Grunt will be the first product to market.2021. The Grunt is an electric off-road motorcycle with unique design features and capabilities.

 

The Grunt’s distinctive low height and oversize tires are designed to make it look like the minibikes of the 1970s and ‘80s.1980s. These unique elements of the Grunt are not just for styling, but we believe they help make it easier to ride as compared to other off-road motorcycles on the market. The low seat height and big tires help make the Grunt stable at all speeds on all surfaces. The electric drivetrain has no clutch and no gears, making it easy for almost anyone to ride.

 

Although the Grunt and Runt can be used as delivered, we have developed an app, which can be downloaded at no charge by anyone, that we believe will enhance the riding experience. The Grunt has a small, optional, dash with limited data; however, the rider can use their phones and the app (subject to the rider’s cellular connectivity) as a dashboard by mounting it on the handlebars. The app will makemakes it easier for users to set ride modes, check battery status, and update the bike’s firmware.  In the future we plan to add a trip navigation feature to the app.

 

The Grunt is designed for family off-road adventures, work on the farm or fun transport around private land. Its range can be up to 35 miles (with an optional second battery that provides an additional 35 miles) in its “explore” mode setting and it charges in less than three hours from a standard wall outlet.

 

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The RuntGrunt EVO

 


 

*       Artist’s depiction of the proposed commercial version.

We are designing an upgraded Grunt, the 2023 Grunt EVO, that will have a belt drive rather than a chain drive, upgraded rear shock and will be available in additional colors and have aftermarket accessory upgrades such as handlebars, grips, foot pegs and seats. The pricing for the 2023 Grunt EVO and accessories has not yet been determined. We expect the Grunt EVO to be available beginning in the first quarter of 2023.

 

 

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The Runt

 

*       Artist’s depiction of the proposed commercial version.

In the firstsecond quarter of 2022,2023, the 2023 Volcon Runt will also is expected to be available to the market. The Runt shares the styling of its big-brother, the Grunt, but it is sized for seven to 14-year-olds.

The Runt is easy to ride and includes features that we believe no other minibike has that will make parents feel more comfortable with their children on two wheels.

 

Like the Grunt, the Runt’s large tires and low-slung chassis will make it extremely easyeasier to ride.ride than traditional off-road motorcycles. The Runt rider can see speed, battery charge and ride mode via the ride control app.

The Volcon app will also work with the Runt and will let the parents of the child login on their own phones to control the maximum acceleration and speed of the Runt. Notifications for the child exceeding a certain speed or tipping the bike over can also be sent to the parents via text.

 

The Runt will have a range of up to 35 miles in its “explore” mode setting and charges in less than three hours from a standard wall outlet.

 

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The StagBrat

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*       Artist’s depiction of the proposed commercial version.

 

We began taking pre-orders for the 2023 Volcon Brat E-Bike in September 2022 and expect shipments to introducecustomers to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022. Similar to the lineup of Volcon motorcycles, the Brat will have a low seat height, large tires, hydraulic front and rear disc brakes and is expected to be a Class 2 E-Bike capable of achieving 20 mph maximum speed from throttle assistance. The Volcon app will also work with the Brat.

Future Products

The Stag

 

*       Artist’s depiction of the proposed commercial version.

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In July 2022, we publicly introduced a prototype of the Stag. We began taking pre-production orders from dealers in secondJune 2022 and consumers in July 2022, which pre-production orders will be transferred to dealers located near the consumer, with delivery to customers expected to begin in the first half of 2022.2023. Pre-orders of the Stag are non-binding and cancellable prior to delivery. The Stag will be Volcon’s first utility/sport UTV with a 64” width to ensure it is able to operate in all states including the many states with 65”-maximum-width trails.

The 2023 Stag is the first UTV model launched and will seat up to four people, with folding rear seats, a four point harness system, high performance shocks and tires, on demand all-wheel drive, variable power steering, a quick attach cargo system and a full line of accessories.

Base Stag

*       Artist’s depiction of the proposed commercial version.

In the first half of 2024 we expect to introduce a lower performance version of the Stag with smaller tires and shocks but will still include features like on demand all-wheel drive, a quick attach cargo system, folding rear seats, a 3 point harness system and a full line of accessories. It will feature hauling and towing abilities for work on a farm or job site, but also fold-up seating for four so it can be used for weekend family adventures. We are designing the electric drivetrain to be quiet and reliable. We believe the electric nature of the Stag will also mean low maintenance. Where a gas UTV motor has over 1,000 moving parts, the Stag’s motor will have just two.

Like the two-wheel Volcon products, the Stag will feature the innovative features of the ride control app. A touchscreen display on the dash will provide easy access to the data.

The Stag will have a longer range than the Grunt and the Runt. With larger battery capacity than its two-wheel siblings, the Stag can be charged with a typical EV Level 2 charger or on standard Level 1 charging via a household outlet. 

 

 

 

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The BeastStag Armageddon

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*       Artist’s depiction of the proposed commercial version.

 

The Volcon Beast, whichIn the second half of 2024 we expect to launch the 2024 Stag Armageddon, a high performance model designed for off-road racing. This model will availableinclude a larger motor and battery system, high performance shocks and tires, full time all-wheel drive, locking front and rear differentials, variable power steering and a full line of accessories.

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Stag Hunt and Stag Ranch

 

*       Artist’s depiction of the proposed commercial versions.

We also expect to release the 2024 Stag Hunt in late 2023the second half of 2024. The Stag Hunt is designed for mountain terrain, forest roads and back acreage. Like the Stag Trail Base, the Stag Hunt will have smaller tires and shocks but will have higher payload and towing capacity than the Stag or Stag Armageddon. Finally, in the first half of 2025 we expect to launch the 2025 Stag Ranch, a utility version of the Stag that will have a configurable tilt flatbed system that will be designed for work on the ranch or jobsite.

Stag Sport

We also expect to release the Stag Sport in the future. The Stag Sport will have performance similar to the Stag Base with smaller tires and shocks and on demand all-wheel drive. The Stag Sport will seat two people, include a four point harness system and will have a full line of accessories.

*       Artist’s depiction of the proposed commercial version.

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Project XL

 

*       Artist’s depiction of the proposed commercial version.

We expect to introduce a larger, longer range UTV (to be named) in 2025, which will be the flagship model in the Volcon line. We are designing the Beastthis vehicle to have superior range and speed, but still be able to haul and tow far more than a traditional UTV.

 

The Beast will feature a category-leading suspension, including an optional computer-controlled, fully active suspension system. Its long wheelbase will easily accommodate five along with hauling space and a 3,000-pound towing capacity, and like all Volcon vehicles, the Beast will feature the Ride Control app. Our ability to release new future products is dependent on our ability to generate revenues from our existing products or receive future financing of which there is no assurance.

 

Assembly and Manufacturing

 

We sourceThrough August 2022, we sourced the parts for our vehiclesthe Grunt from component manufacturers worldwide, with an emphasis on the United States, China and Southeast Asia. Beginning in August 2022, we outsourced the manufacturing of the Grunt to a third-party manufacturer who will utilize parts from our remaining inventory and inventory orders we have placed but not yet received. This third-party manufacturer will also assemble the 2023 Grunt EVO and will use any remaining Grunt parts from our remaining inventory in addition to sourcing parts from their supply chain or manufacturing the parts.

We do not haveoutsourced the assembly of the Brat and the Stag to a separate third-party manufacturer under long-term supply agreements with our component suppliers. Although wecontracts. We are currently rely on a single-source for certainevaluating third-party manufacturers to outsource the assembly of our components, we believe there are multiple sources for each of our critical components. We will initially assemble our vehicles in leased facilities in Round Rock, Texas and, once completed, our leased facility in Liberty Hill, Texas.the Runt.

 

Our Round Rock facilities operate on a common production layout and can support Grunt and Runt on the same lines. We believe we will initially be able to produce 100 units per month, which we believe will increase to approximately 500 units per month by the end of 2021 and up to 800 units per month when at full production capacity. We expect our Liberty Hill facility, to open in the third quarter of 2022 and it will be used to produce the Stag.

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We expect to provide a one-year warranty on our vehicles,against defects for the Grunt, and a two-year warranty on the battery pack.battery. We currently expect to provide a similar warranty for all our two wheeled vehicles as they are released for sale. We are currently evaluating the warranty for the Stag including consideration of warranty periods from vendors whose parts we will use in the Stag. Our warranty will generally require us to repair or replace defective products during such warranty periods at no cost to the consumer. In cases where the part is warranted by the vendor, we will place claims with the vendor to replace or repair the defective part. We accrue warranty reserves at the time revenue is recognized in a vehicle is delivered to the customer.vehicle. Warranty reserves include our best estimate of the projected cost to repair or to replace any items under warranty, based on actual warranty experience as it becomes available and other known factors that may impact our evaluation of historical data. We review our reserves quarterly to ensure that our accruals are adequate in meeting expected future warranty obligations, and we will adjust our estimates as needed. Warranty expense is recorded as a component of cost of revenues in the statement of operations. The portion of the warranty provision which is expected to be incurred within 12 months fromclassified as a current liability on the balance sheet date will be classified as current, while the remaining amount will be classified as long-term liabilities.sheet.

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Sales and Marketing

 

We initially intend to sell and distribute our vehicles and accessories in the U.S. on a direct-to-consumer sales platform. We are currently negotiating dealership agreements with retail partners to display and sell our vehicles and accessories. Once we have dealers in each state, customers can either purchase a vehicle and accessories through our website and pick them up at a local dealership, or they can buy themvehicles directly from a local dealership. Some of these retail partnersdealers will also provide warranty and repair services to our customers.

 

Our vehicles and accessories will be sold globally in a three-phase rollout of export sales–sales – Latin America importers in 2021, Canada Europe, and Africaexpected in 2022 and Southeast Asia plusEurope and Australia expected in 2023. Export sales are executed with individual importers in each country that buy vehicles by the container. Each importer will sell vehicles to local dealers or directly to customers. Local dealers will provide warranty and repair services for vehicles purchased in their country.

 

Intellectual Property

 

Our success depends, at least in part, on our ability to protect our core technology and intellectual property. To accomplish this, we currently rely on a combination of trade secrets, including know-how, employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements, and other contractual rights to establish and protect our proprietary rights in our technology.

 

Our industrial designs are protected by design patents. In addition, we intend to file for additional utility patents. There is no assurance that we will be granted any such patents. We do not know whether any patent applications will result in the issuance of patents or whether the examination process will require us to narrow our claims. Even if granted, there can be no assurance that our issued patents or new patent applications will provide us with protection.

 

The names “Grunt” and “Runt” have been granted trademark rights in the United States.States and in certain Latin America countries. We have applied for trademark rights for the “Volcon” brand name and our logo in the United States and Latin America.America as well as trademark rights for Brat, Stag and Grunt EVO. We have received notice from two entities who have indicated they will protest the issuance of a trademark for the Volcon name due to the similarity of Volcon to their trademarks, even though our products are different. We are working with these entities to obtain an agreement that our Volcon trademark can co-exist with their trademarks. If we are unsuccessful in obtaining agreement with these entities, we will need to consider the use of a different trademark for our Company and our products.

 

Competition

 

There are dozens of manufacturers that sell off-road motorcycles and UTVs in the United States and even more globally. The markets for powersport vehicles are highly competitive based on a number of factors, including innovation, performance, price, technology, product features, styling, fit and finish, brand recognition, quality and distribution. We believe our ability to compete successfully in these markets depends on our ability to capitalize on our competitive strengths and build brand recognition.

 

Many companies, which have greater financial and marketing resources than Volcon, make or have announced that they will make electric streetoff-road motorcycles, including Zero Motorcycles.Motorcycles, KTM, Yamaha and Honda. Some companies make electric UTVs as part of their product line. Polaris has recently announced a joint venture with Zero Motorcycles to help them design dedicated electric UTVs, the first product of which is expected to be released in December 2021.2022.

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Government regulationsRegulations

 

We have focused on the off-road-only portion of the market (with the exception of our planned E-Bike) because it is free of many of the homologation issues and highway certifications required to produce and sell an on-road vehicle. In some states, off-road vehicles do have legislative restrictions, but they are related to noise and exhaust emissions, two things our vehicles do not produce.

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Federal, state and local governments have promulgated and/or are considering promulgating laws and regulations relating to the safety of our products. In the United States, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has federal oversight over product safety issues related to off-road vehicles. We believe that our products comply with all applicable CPSC safety standards as well as all other applicable safety standards in the United States.

 

The assembly, use, storage, transport and disposal of battery packs is subject to extensive regulation. Complying with these requirements involves substantial costs, and any failure to do so may result in heavy fines or other restrictions on our operations. Additionally, we may be responsible for the recycling and proper disposal of expended batteries from our vehicles. We may enter into agreements with third-partiesthird parties to manage such recycling and disposal; however, we may be found liable for any failures in compliance by these third parties and subject to fines or remediation liabilities, which costs may be substantial.

 

We intend to sell and distribute our vehicles internationally through international distributors. As such, we will be subject to the local laws of each jurisdiction in which we sell our vehicles. These regulations may result in increased costs and expenses, which may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

 

Employees

 

As of June 30, 2021,September 12, 2022, we had 3456 full time employees and no part-time employees.

Company Information

We are a Delaware corporation and were incorporated in February 2020. Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “VLCN.” Our principal executive offices are located at 3121 Eagles Nest, Suite 120, Round Rock, TX 78665 and our telephone number is (512) 400-4271. Our website address is www.volcon.com. Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments thereto, have been filed with the SEC and are available and free of charge on our website. The information contained in our website or in any websites linked by our website is not part of, or incorporated by reference into, this prospectus or any prospectus supplement.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

We may be subject to legal proceedings, investigations and claims incidental to the conduct of our business from time to time. We are not currently a party to, nor are we aware of, any legal proceedings, investigations or claims which, in the opinion of our management, are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

Properties

 

Our corporate and executive offices are inheadquarters is located in aRound Rock, Texas, where we currently lease approximately 21,300 square feet of space across three facilities. We have one other leased facility in Round Rock, Texas. We believe our facilities, including ourTexas for approximately 6,300 square feet, which lease for our future Liberty Hill, Texas facility and our recently signed lease for our new manufacturing facility in Round Rock, Texas will be sufficient to meet our current needs. However, as we expand our operations, we may require additional space in which to assemble our vehicles and we do not have any commitments for such space.terminate on September 30, 2022. We do not own any real property.

 

 

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Management

Directors and Executive Officers

The following table sets forth the names and ages of all of our directors and executive officers as of July 31, 2021. Our officers are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Board of Directors.  

NameAgePosition
Christian Okonsky57Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer
Jordan Davis38Chief Executive Officer
Greg Endo56Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Riggs59Chief Operating Officer
Adrian James46Director
Jonathan Foster57Director
John Kim51Director
Karin-Joyce Tjon59  Director

Set forth below is biographical information about each of the individuals named in the tables above:

Christian Okonsky, Founder, Chairman, and CTO. Mr. Okonsky co-founded Volcon in 2020 and has served as our Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer since inception. Mr. Okonsky founded AYRO, Inc. in May 2016, and served as its chairman of the board from inception to listing on NASDAQ in May 2020. Mr. Okonsky currently holds over two-dozen U.S. and foreign patents. From 1998 until 1992, Mr. Okonsky worked as an engineer for Dell in its notebook division. He is a graduate of Texas A&M with a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering. We believe Mr. Okonsky’s history with our company and background provide him with the qualifications to serve as a director.

Jordan Davis, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Davis will serve as our Chief Executive Officer beginning August 23, 2021. Mr. Davis is a senior executive with over 15 years of experience within the sporting goods industry. From May 2018 to August 2021, Mr. Davis served as President for O. Mustad & Son AS Fishing. From March 2010 to March 2018 Mr. Davis was employed with Remington Outdoor Company in various positions and from October 2015 to March 2018 he served as Vice President of Marketing & Business Development. Mr. Davis holds a BA of Business Administration with a dual focus in management and marketing, and an MBA in Management, both from Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian College).

Greg Endo, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Endo has served as our Chief Financial Officer since June 2021. Prior to joining Volcon Mr. Endo worked for over 26 years at Deloitte & Touch LLP. Since August 2006 until his retirement in September 2020, he was an audit and advisory partner, advising public and private companies in the manufacturing, technology, and real estate industries. He has assisted clients on merger and acquisition transactions, equity and debt financings, IT implementations and business process design and controls. Mr. Endo is a certified public accountant in Texas. Mr. Endo has a BA of Business Administration and a Masters’ Degree in Professional Accounting, both from the University of Texas at Austin and is a U.S. Army and Texas National Guard veteran.

Bruce Riggs, Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Riggs has served as our Chief Operating Officer since October 2020, first on a consulting bases and effective May 1, 2021, as an employee. Mr. Riggs has built an operations career in the US, Europe and Asia having served as the SVP and COO of Compal Electronics' Smart Device Group, SVP and GM of Quanta and VP of Operations in Dell’s Client Product Group. His experience includes operations, logistics, supply chain management and quality for the highest tiers of the smart device, notebook computer and light electric vehicle industries with direct responsibility for manufacturing in US, China, Brazil and Scotland. He is a past chairman of the IEEE1625 Battery Standard. Mr. Riggs holds an MBA from Indiana Univ. and a BA from Lawrence University.

Adrian James, Founder and Director. Mr. James co-founded Volcon in 2020, and has served as a director since inception. Since 2001, Mr. James has been founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sprout Equity Ventures (Sprout). Sprout is an Austin based global investment firm specializing in acquiring and partnering with mature and growing businesses. Sprout currently manages a broad base of investments in the electric vehicle, space tourism, mining, biotech, alternative energy, clean water and technology sectors. We believe Mr. James’s history with our company and his extensive investment experience provide him with the qualifications to serve as a director.

 

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Jonathan Foster, Director. Mr. Foster joined our board of directors in June 2021. Mr. Foster has served as the chief financial officer and executive vice president for Moleculin Biotech, Inc. since August 2016. Mr. Foster brings more than 30 years of financial experience holding a variety of executive and senior financial positions with public, private, start-up to large corporate and international companies. From February 2012 to August 2016, Mr. Foster served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of InfuSystem Holdings, Inc., a national provider of infusion pumps and related services to the healthcare industry. From May 2011 to January 2012, Mr. Foster served as a consultant to the Chief Financial Officer of LSG Sky Chefs, USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. Mr. Foster served on the Board of Financial Institutions for the State of South Carolina from 2006 to 2012 and since June 2018 serves on the Board of Directors of Soliton, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing new technology for use in aesthetics, where he is the chair of the Strategic Alternative and Audit Committee and previously served as chair of the Nominating & Governance Committees. Prior Mr. Foster served in lead financial roles with a private manufacturer of hardware and in manufacturing divisions of Schlumberger, Ltd. He began his career with Deloitte in Charlotte and Atlanta. Mr. Foster is a Certified Public Accountant (South Carolina) and holds the designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He received his BS in Accounting from Clemson University in 1985. We believe that Mr. Foster’s public company experience as an executive officer and director and his extensive accounting experience provide him with the qualifications to serve as a director.

John Kim, Director. Mr. Kim joined our board of directors in July 2021. Mr. Kim is a serial entrepreneur and product designer. Mr. Kim was the CEO and founder of Super73 Inc, one of the world’s leading electric bicycle companies from 2015 until 2019. In 2003. Mr. Kim founded U-Life, an internet enabled home appliance company in South Korea, which was acquired by LG in 2006. Before his career as an entrepreneur, Mr. Kim was the principal designer for Yahoo Search, a car designer at Honda, and a former US Army paratrooper. Mr. Kim received a MA Design from Stanford University in 2001. We believe that Mr. Kim’s experience in the electric bicycle industry and his extensive product design experience provide him with the qualifications to serve as a director.

Karin-Joyce Tjon (“KJ”), Director. Ms. Tjon joined our board of directors in August 2021. Ms. Tjon has over twenty years of executive experience at both public and private companies. Prior to Ms. Tjon’s retirement in 2020, from July 2018 until May 2020 she served as CFO for Alorica, a multi-billion dollar customer service provider with over 100,000 employees worldwide. From February 2017 until August 2017, Ms. Tjon was President & COO for Scientific Games (“SGMS”), responsible for their Gaming and Lottery divisions. From July 2014 until September 2016 Ms. Tjon served as EVP & CFO for Epiq Systems (“EPIQ”), her responsibilities included all areas of international corporate finance as well as SAP support and risk management. Earlier in her career, Ms. Tjon was a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal where she worked on turnarounds as interim executive as well as supported various engagements for private equity clients. Ms. Tjon holds an MBA from Columbia University´s Graduate School of Business and a BSS in Organizational Behavior from Ohio University. We believe that Ms. Tjon’s public company experience as an executive officer and her extensive finance and business operations experience provides her with the qualifications to serve as a director.

Director Independence

The rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, or the Nasdaq Rules, require a majority of a listed company’s board of directors to be composed of independent directors within one year of listing. In addition, the Nasdaq Rules require that, subject to specified exceptions, each member of a listed company’s audit, compensation and nominating and governance committees be independent. Under the Nasdaq Rules, a director will only qualify as an independent director if, in the opinion of our board of directors, that person does not have a relationship that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. The Nasdaq Rules also require that audit committee members satisfy independence criteria set forth in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. In order to be considered independent for purposes of Rule 10A-3, a member of an audit committee of a listed company may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit committee, the board of directors, or any other board committee, accept, directly or indirectly, any consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the listed company or any of its subsidiaries or otherwise be an affiliated person of the listed company or any of its subsidiaries. In considering the independence of compensation committee members, the Nasdaq Rules require that our board of directors must consider additional factors relevant to the duties of a compensation committee member, including the source of any compensation we pay to the director and any affiliations with the Company.

Our board of directors undertook a review of the composition of our board of directors and its committees and the independence of each director. Based upon information requested from and provided by each director concerning his background, employment and affiliations, including family relationships, our board of directors has determined that each of our directors, with the exception of Messrs. Okonsky and James, are independent as defined under the Nasdaq Rules.

Committees of the Board of Directors

Our board of directors has established an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nominating and governance committee. Each of these committees operates under a charter that was approved by our board of directors.

Audit Committee. Our audit committee consists of three independent directors. The members of the audit committee are Mr. Foster, Mr. Kim and Ms. Tjon. Mr. Foster serves as the chairperson of the Audit Committee. The audit committee consists exclusively of directors who are financially literate. In addition, Mr. Foster is considered an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the SEC’s rules and regulations.

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The audit committee responsibilities include:

·overseeing the compensation and work of and performance by our independent auditor and any other registered public accounting firm performing audit, review or attestation services for us;

·engaging, retaining and terminating our independent auditor and determining the terms thereof;

·assessing the qualifications, performance and independence of the independent auditor;

·evaluating whether the provision of permitted non-audit services is compatible with maintaining the auditor’s independence;

·reviewing and discussing the audit results, including any comments and recommendations of the independent auditor and the responses of management to such recommendations;

·reviewing and discussing the annual and quarterly financial statements with management and the independent auditor;

·producing a committee report for inclusion in applicable SEC filings;

·reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and procedures;

·establishing procedures regarding the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received regarding the accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters and conducting or authorizing investigations into any matters within the scope of the responsibility of the audit committee; and

·reviewing transactions with related persons for potential conflict of interest situations.

Compensation Committee. Our compensation committee consists of three independent directors. The members of the Compensation Committee are Mr. Foster, Mr. Kim and Ms. Tjon. Mr. Foster serves as chairperson of the Compensation Committee. The committee has primary responsibility for

·reviewing and recommending all elements and amounts of compensation for each executive officer, including any performance goals applicable to those executive officers;

·reviewing and recommending for approval the adoption, any amendment and termination of all cash and equity-based incentive compensation plans;

·once required by applicable law, causing to be prepared a committee report for inclusion in applicable SEC filings;

·approving any employment agreements, severance agreements or change of control agreements that are entered into with the CEO and certain executive officers; and

·reviewing and recommending the level and form of non-employee director compensation and benefits.

Nominating and Governance Committee. The Nominating and Governance Committee consists of three independent directors. The members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are Mr. Foster, Mr. Kim and Ms. Tjon. Ms. Tjon serves as chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Nominating and Governance Committee’s responsibilities include:

·recommending persons for election as directors by the stockholders;

·recommending persons for appointment as directors to the extent necessary to fill any vacancies or newly created directorships;

·reviewing annually the skills and characteristics required of directors and each incumbent director’s continued service on the board;

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·reviewing any stockholder proposals and nominations for directors;

·advising the board of directors on the appropriate structure and operations of the board and its committees;

·reviewing and recommending standing board committee assignments;

·developing and recommending to the board Corporate Governance Guidelines, a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other corporate governance policies and programs and reviewing such guidelines, code and any other policies and programs at least annually;

·making recommendations to the board as to determinations of director independence; and

·making recommendations to the board regarding corporate governance based upon developments, trends, and best practices.

The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider stockholder recommendations for candidates for the board of directors.

Our bylaws provide that, in order for a stockholder’s nomination of a candidate for the board to be properly brought before an annual meeting of the stockholders, the stockholder’s nomination must be delivered to the Secretary of the Company no later than 120 days prior to the one-year anniversary date of the prior year’s annual meeting.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

We have adopted a written code of business conduct and ethics that applies to our directors, officers and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. Following this offering, a copy of the code will be made available on the Corporate Governance section of our website, which is located at www.volcon.com. If we make any substantive amendments to, or grant any waivers from, the code of business conduct and ethics for any officer or director, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on our website or in a current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

Compensation of Executive Officers

Summary Compensation Table

We commence operations in February 2020. The following table shows the compensation awarded to or earned during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 by our chief executive officer and our chief technology officer. Other than as listed below, we did not have any officers that received more than $100,000 in compensation. The persons listed in the following table are referred to herein as the “named executive officers.”

Summary Compensation Table – 2020

Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)Stock
awards
($) (2)
All other compensation ($)Total ($)
Andrew Leisner, Former Chief Executive Officer (1)202028,269353,2504,500 (3)386,019
Christian Okonsky, Chief Technology Officer2020 59,606 (4)59,606 (5)

(1)        Mr. Leisner resigned in July 2021. Mr. Leisner will serve on our Advisory Committee.

(2)        Represents the full grant date fair value of the stock awards calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. These amounts do not necessarily correspond to the actual value that may be realized by the named executive officer. For a summary of the assumptions made in the valuation of the awards, please see Notes to our financial statements as of and for the period ended December 31, 2020 included in this prospectus.

(3)       Represents amounts paid in connection with a housing allowance.

(4)       Amounts paid to an entity controlled by Mr. Okonsky.

(5)  ��    Does not include non-cash compensation payable pursuant to a consulting agreement with an entity controlled by Mr. Okonsky. For a description of the consulting agreement, see “—Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table – Christian Okonsky, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, and Adrian James, Co-Founder” below.

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Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table

Andrew R. Leisner, Former Chief Executive Officer

On September 28, 2020, we entered into an employment agreement with Andrew Leisner pursuant to which Mr. Leisner agreed to serve as our Chief Executive Officer commencing October 5, 2020 on an at-will basis. The agreement provided for an initial annual base salary of $225,000, and for the first year of his employment Mr. Leisner received $18,000 in living expenses. In addition, Mr. Leisner received a restricted stock unit award of 187,500 shares vesting 62,500 per year over a three-year period. In May 2021, Mr. Leisner also received a grant of 187,500 stock options with an exercise price of $1.00 per share vesting 62,500 per year over a three-year period beginning with his employment date. Mr. Leisner resigned in July 2021 and his options and restricted stock units were forfeited upon his resignation. Mr. Leisner has agreed to serve on our advisory committee and he received a grant of 5,000 stock options with an exercise price of $3.00 that will vest over one year beginning in July 2021 for his participation on this committee. Mr. Leisner has agreed not to compete with us until six months after the termination of his employment.

Jordan Davis, Chief Executive Officer

On August 5, 2021, we entered into an employment agreement with Jordan Davis pursuant to which Mr. Davis agreed to serve as our Chief Executive Officer commencing August 23, 2021 on an at-will basis. The agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $230,000, and for the first year of his employment Mr. Davis will receive $9,000 in living expenses. Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Davis is eligible to receive an annual bonus of $172,500 based on the achievement milestone approved by our board of directors. Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Davis was granted a ten-year option to purchase 450,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The option vests in three equal installments on each of the succeeding three anniversary dates of the execution of the agreement, provided Mr. Davis is employed on such vesting date. In the event of a “change of control” (as defined in the agreement) prior to the final vesting of all of the options, all of the unvested options shall immediately vest; provided, however, in the event the acquiring party desires to replace the unvested options with a substitute grant of equal or greater value, such proposed substitution shall be submitted to the Compensation Committee, and the Compensation Committee shall decide whether to allow the unvested options to vest or whether to cancel the unvested options and replace them with the substitute grant proposed by the acquiring party.

If Mr. Davis’ employment is terminated at our election without “cause” (as defined in the agreement), Mr. Davis shall be entitled to receive severance payments equal to six months of Mr. Davis’ base salary and he shall also receive the prior year’s bonus, if not yet paid, payable at no less than target. In addition, if Mr. Davis’ employment during a “covered period,” which is defined as the period commencing 30 days prior to a change in control and ending 12 months following a change in control, Mr. Davis shall be entitled to receive 12 months of severance, and an acceleration of the vesting of the option grant described in the prior paragraph.

Greg Endo, Chief Financial Officer

Effective June 7, 2021, we entered into an employment agreement with Greg Endo pursuant to which Mr. Endo agreed to serve as our Chief Financial Officer commencing on such date. The agreement provides for an initial annual salary of $190,000, and for the first year of his employment Mr. Endo will receive $18,000 in living expenses. Mr. Endo may receive an annual bonus, provided that the final determination on the amount of the annual bonus, if any, will be made by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, based on criteria established by the Compensation Committee. The targeted annual bonus for 2021 is $125,000. Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Endo was granted a ten-year option to purchase 312,500 shares at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The option vests in three equal installments on each of the succeeding three anniversary dates of the execution of the agreement, provided Mr. Endo is employed on such vesting date. In the event of a “change of control” (as defined in the agreement) prior to the final vesting of all of the options, all of the unvested options shall immediately vest; provided, however, in the event the acquiring party desires to replace the unvested options with a substitute grant of equal or greater value, such proposed substitution shall be submitted to the Compensation Committee, and the Compensation Committee shall decide whether to allow the unvested options to vest or whether to cancel the unvested options and replace them with the substitute grant proposed by the acquiring party.

If Mr. Endo’s employment is terminated at our election without “cause” (as defined in the agreement), Mr. Endo shall be entitled to receive severance payments equal to six months of Mr. Endo’s base salary and he shall also receive the prior year’s bonus, if not yet paid, payable at no less than target. In addition, if Mr. Endo’s employment during a “covered period,” which is defined as the period commencing 30 days prior to a change in control and ending 12 months following a change in control, Mr. Endo shall be entitled to receive 12 months of severance, and an acceleration of the vesting of the option grant described in the prior paragraph.

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Bruce Riggs, Chief Operating Officer

Effective June 16, 2021, we entered into an employment agreement with Bruce Riggs pursuant to which Mr. Riggs agreed to serve as our Chief Operating Officer commencing on May 1, 2021. The agreement provides for an initial annual salary of $162,000. Mr. Riggs was previously a consultant to the company, and under such consulting arrangement, Mr. Riggs was granted 150,000 restricted stock units vesting in three equal installments on each of the succeeding three anniversary dates of the consulting agreement. Provided Mr. Riggs remains employed with the company, such restricted stock units will continue to vest under the same terms of the consulting arrangement. In the event of a “change of control” (as defined in the agreement) prior to the final vesting of all of the restricted stock units, all of the unvested restricted stock units shall immediately vest; provided, however, in the event the acquiring party desires to replace the unvested restricted stock units with a substitute grant of equal or greater value, such proposed substitution shall be submitted to the Compensation Committee, and the Compensation Committee shall decide whether to allow the unvested restricted stock units to vest or whether to cancel the unvested restricted stock units and replace them with the substitute grant proposed by the acquiring party.

If Mr. Riggs’ employment is terminated at our election without “cause” (as defined in the agreement), Mr. Riggs shall be entitled to receive severance payments equal to six months of Mr. Riggs’ base salary. In addition, if Mr. Riggs’ employment during a “covered period,” which is defined as the period commencing 30 days prior to a change in control and ending 12 months following a change in control, Mr. Riggs shall be entitled to receive 12 months of severance, and an acceleration of the vesting of the restricted stock units described in the prior paragraph.

Christian Okonsky, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, and Adrian James, Co-Founder

On August 28, 2020, we entered into consulting agreements with Pink Possum, LLC (“Pink Possum”), an entity controlled by Mr. Okonsky, and Highbridge Consultants, LLC (“Highbridge”), an entity controlled by Mr. James, pursuant to which Messrs. Okonsky and James provide us with services. In consideration for entering into the consulting agreements, we issued the two entities ten-year warrants to purchase our common stock at an exercise price of $0.004 per share. The number of shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the warrants was based on the number of shares of our common stock outstanding at the time of exercise and provided that Pink Possum and Highbridge would receive 18.75% and 25%, respectively, of our shares of common stock outstanding at the time of exercise on a fully diluted basis. On March 26, 2021, Pink Possum and Highbridge entered into amendments to the consulting agreements agreeing to exchange the original warrants for new ten-year warrants to purchase 4,750,000 and 6,250,000 shares, respectively, of common stock at an exercise price of $0.98.

In addition, pursuant to the consulting agreements upon the occurrence of a Fundamental Transaction for an aggregate gross sales price of $100.0 million or more, each entity will receive a cash payment equal to 1% of such gross sales price. For the purposes of the consulting agreements, “Fundamental Transaction” means any of the following: (i) a consolidation or merger involving the Company if the holders of the voting securities of the Company that are outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of such consolidation or merger do not, immediately after the consummation of such consolidation or merger, hold voting securities that collectively possess at least a majority of the voting power of all the outstanding securities of the surviving entity of such consolidation or merger or such surviving entity’s parent entity; (ii) a transfer or issuance (in a single transaction or series of related transactions) by one or more of the Company and its stockholders to one person or to any group of persons acting in concert, of shares of the Company’s capital stock then collectively possessing 50% or more of the voting power of all then outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock (computed on an as-converted to common stock basis); or (iii) any sale, license, lease, assignment or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company. Furthermore, commencing upon the completion of this offering, if our market capitalization exceeds $300.0 million for a period of 21 consecutive trading days, each of the entities will receive an additional cash payment equal to $15.0 million; provided that we will have the right, in our sole discretion, to make the foregoing $15.0 million payment by the issuance of shares of our common stock. The foregoing amounts will be payable to the entities if the above milestones occur any time prior to the ten-year anniversary of original consulting agreements, or August 28, 2030.

Outstanding Equity Awards

The following table sets forth certain information concerning our outstanding options for our named executive officers on December 31, 2020.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End – 2020

   
Name

Number of shares or units

that have not vested (#)

Market value of shares or units

of stock that have not vested ($) (1)

Andrew R. Leisner187,500 (1)$937,500
Christian Okonsky (2)

(1)       Based on the initial public offering price of $5.00 per share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. Mr. Leisner resigned in July 2021 and the restricted stock units set forth in the above table were forfeited upon his resignation.

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(2)       Does not include a warrant issuable pursuant to a consulting agreement with an entity controlled by Mr. Okonsky. For a description of the warrant, see “—Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table – Christian Okonsky, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, and Adrian James, Co-Founder” below.

Director Compensation

Our non-employee directors do not currently receive any cash compensation. Subsequent to the completion of this offering, our board of directors will establish a compensation policy for non-employee directors.

Each independent director has received stock options which vest upon one year of service as their compensation for being a board member. No cash compensation is provided other than reimbursement for travel costs to attend meetings. The following presents the stock options provided to each independent director:

Name Total  Exercise Price
Jonathan Foster  75,000  $1.00
John Kim  62,500  $1.00
Karin-Joyce Tjon  68,750  $3.00

2021 Stock Plan

In January 2021, we adopted the Volcon, Inc. 2021 Stock Plan, or 2021 Plan. The 2021 Plan is a stock-based compensation plan that provides for discretionary grants of stock options, stock awards, stock unit awards and stock appreciation rights to key employees, non-employee directors and consultants. The following is a summary of the material features of the 2021 Plan.

Administration. The 2021 Plan is administered by either the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors or our entire Board of Directors for the period prior to the establishment of our Compensation Committee (we refer to the body administering the 2021 Plan as the “Committee”). The Committee has full authority to select the individuals who will receive awards under the 2021 Plan, determine the form and amount of each of the awards to be granted and establish the terms and conditions of awards.

Limit on Non-Employee Director Compensation. Under the 2021 Plan, the aggregate value of all compensation granted or paid to any individual for service as a non-employee director with respect to any calendar year, including awards granted under the 2021 Plan and cash fees paid to such non-employee director, will not exceed $300,000 in total value. For purposes of this limitation, the value of awards is calculated based on the grant date fair value of such awards for financial reporting purposes.

Number of Shares of Common Stock. The number of shares of the common stock that may be issued under the 2021 Plan is 3,000,000.

Shares issuable under the 2021 Plan may be authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares. If there is a lapse, forfeiture, expiration, termination or cancellation of any award made under the 2021 Plan for any reason, the shares subject to the award will again be available for issuance. Any shares subject to an award that are delivered to us by a participant, or withheld by us on behalf of a participant, as payment for an award or payment of withholding taxes due in connection with an award will not again be available for issuance, and all such shares will count toward the number of shares issued under the 2021 Plan. Shares purchased by us with the proceeds received from a stock option exercise will not be available again for issuance. The number of shares of common stock issuable under the 2021 Plan is subject to adjustment, in the event of any reorganization, recapitalization, stock split, stock distribution, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, subdivision, consolidation or exchange of shares, any change in the capital structure of the company or any similar corporate transaction. In each case, the Committee has the discretion to make adjustments it deems necessary to preserve the intended benefits under the 2021 Plan. No award granted under the 2021 Plan may be transferred, except by will, the laws of descent and distribution.

Of the shares available for issuance: (i) the maximum number issuable as stock options or stock appreciation rights to any employee in any calendar year is 500,000, (ii) the maximum number issuable as incentive stock options is 500,000 and (iii) the maximum number of shares issuable as stock awards or such units granted to any employee in any calendar year is 100,000.

Eligibility. All employees designated as key employees for purposes of the 2021 Plan, all non-employee directors and consultants are eligible to receive awards under the 2021 Plan.

Awards to Participants. The 2021 Plan provides for discretionary awards of stock options, stock awards, stock unit awards and stock appreciation rights to participants. Each award made under the 2021 Plan will be evidenced by a written award agreement specifying the terms and conditions of the award as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, consistent with the terms of the 2021 Plan.

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Stock Options. The Committee has the discretion to grant non-qualified stock options or incentive stock options to participants and to set the terms and conditions applicable to the options, including the type of option, the number of shares subject to the option and the vesting schedule; provided that, commencing as of the initial public offering of our common stock, the exercise price of each stock option will be the closing price of the common stock on the date on which the option is granted (“fair market value”), each option will expire ten years from the date of grant and no dividends or dividend equivalents may be paid with respect to stock options.

In addition, an incentive stock option granted to a key employee is subject to the following rules: (i) the aggregate fair market value (determined at the time the option is granted) of the shares of common stock with respect to which incentive stock options are exercisable for the first time by a key employee during any calendar year (under all incentive stock option plans of the company and its subsidiaries) cannot exceed $100,000, and if this limitation is exceeded, that portion of the incentive stock option that does not exceed the applicable dollar limit will be an incentive stock option and the remainder will be a non-qualified stock option; (ii) if an incentive stock option is granted to a key employee who owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all class of stock of the company, the exercise price of the incentive stock option will be 110% of the closing price of the common stock on the date of grant and the incentive stock option will expire no later than five years from the date of grant; and (iii) no incentive stock option can be granted after ten years from the earlier of the date the 2021 Plan was adopted or approved by stockholders.

Stock Appreciation Rights. The Committee has the discretion to grant stock appreciation rights to participants. The Committee determines the exercise price for a stock appreciation right, which cannot be less than 100% of the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. Upon the exercise of a stock appreciation right, we will pay the participant in common stock or in cash, at our discretion, an amount equal to the product of (1) the excess of the per share fair market value of our common stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price, multiplied by (2) the number of shares of common stock with respect to which the stock appreciation right is exercised. The Committee has the discretion to set the terms and conditions applicable to the award, including the number of shares subject to the stock appreciation right and the vesting schedule, provided that each stock appreciation right will expire not more than ten years from the date of grant and no dividends or dividend equivalents shall be paid with respect to any stock appreciation right prior to the exercise of the stock appreciation right.

Stock Awards. The Committee has the discretion to grant stock awards to participants. Stock awards will consist of shares of common stock granted without any consideration from the participant or shares sold to the participant for appropriate consideration as determined by the Board. The number of shares awarded to each participant, and the restrictions, terms and conditions of the award, will be at the discretion of the Committee. Subject to the restrictions, a participant will be a shareholder with respect to the shares awarded to him or her and will have the rights of a shareholder with respect to the shares, including the right to vote the shares and receive dividends on the shares; provided that dividends otherwise payable on any stock award subject to restrictions will be held by us and will be paid to the holder of the stock award only to the extent the restrictions on such stock award lapse.

Stock Units. The Committee has the discretion to grant stock unit awards to participants. Each stock unit entitles the participant to receive, on a specified date or event set forth in the award agreement, one share of common stock or cash equal to the fair market value of one share on such date or event, as provided in the award agreement. The number of stock units awarded to each participant, and the terms and conditions of the award, will be at the discretion of the Committee. Unless otherwise specified in the award agreement, a participant will not be a shareholder with respect to the stock units awarded to him prior to the date they are settled in shares of common stock. The award agreement may provide that until the restrictions on the stock units lapse, the participant will be paid an amount equal to the dividends that would have been paid had the stock units been actual shares; provided that such dividend equivalents will be held by us and paid only to the extent the restrictions lapse.

Payment for Stock Options and Withholding Taxes. The Committee may make one or more of the following methods available for payment of any award, including the exercise price of a stock option, and for payment of the tax obligation associated with an award: (i) cash; (ii) cash received from a broker dealer to whom the holder has submitted an exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to deliver promptly to us the amount of sales proceeds from the sale of the shares subject to the award to pay the exercise price or withholding tax; (iii) by directing us to withhold shares of common stock otherwise issuable in connection with the award having a fair market value equal to the minimum amount required to be withheld; and (iv) by delivery of previously acquired shares of common stock that are acceptable to the Committee and that have an aggregate fair market value on the date of exercise equal to the exercise price or withholding tax, or certification of ownership by attestation of such previously acquired shares.

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Provisions Relating to a “Change in Control” of the Company. Notwithstanding any other provision of the 2021 Plan or any award agreement, in the event of a “Change in Control” of the Company, the Board has the discretion to provide that all outstanding awards will become fully exercisable, all restrictions applicable to all awards will terminate or lapse, and performance goals applicable to any stock awards will be deemed satisfied at the highest level. In addition, upon such Change in Control, the Committee has sole discretion to provide for the purchase of any outstanding stock option for cash equal to the difference between the exercise price and the then fair market value of the common stock subject to the option had the option been currently exercisable, make such adjustment to any award then outstanding as the Committee deems appropriate to reflect such Change in Control and cause any such award then outstanding to be assumed by the acquiring or surviving corporation after such Change in Control.

Amendment of Award Agreements; Amendment and Termination of the 2021 Plan; Term of the 2021 Plan. The Committee may amend any award agreement at any time, provided that no amendment may adversely affect the right of any participant under any agreement in any material way without the written consent of the participant, unless such amendment is required by applicable law, regulation or stock exchange rule.

The Board may terminate, suspend or amend the 2021 Plan, in whole or in part, from time to time, without the approval of the stockholders, unless such approval is required by applicable law, regulation or stock exchange rule, and provided that no amendment may adversely affect the right of any participant under any outstanding award in any material way without the written consent of the participant, unless such amendment is required by applicable law, regulation or rule of any stock exchange on which the shares are listed.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the 2021 Plan nor any outstanding award agreement can be amended in a way that results in the repricing of a stock option. Repricing is broadly defined to include reducing the exercise price of a stock option or stock appreciation right or cancelling a stock option or stock appreciation right in exchange for cash, other stock options or stock appreciation rights with a lower exercise price or other stock awards. (This prohibition on repricing without stockholder approval does not apply in case of an equitable adjustment to the awards to reflect changes in the capital structure of the company or similar events.

No awards may be granted under the 2021 Plan on or after the tenth anniversary of the initial effective date of the 2021 Plan.

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CERTAIN Relationships and Related Party Transactions

In 2020, we entered into an operating lease with an entity controlled by our founders, Messrs. Okonsky and James, for our future production facility in Liberty Hill, Texas. The lease has a lease term of 5 years, and monthly payments ranging from approximately $15,000 per month to $17,000 per month over the lease term beginning when a certificate of occupancy is received. In February 2021, we entered into an amendment of the above lease to expand the leased premises. We paid an additional security deposit of $139,230 and additional prepaid rent of $315,588. The total minimum lease payments under the amended lease total approximately $3,930,170 and we expect monthly payments to begin in the second or third quarter of 2022 based on the expected date construction will be complete.

In June 2020, we entered into a services agreement with Sustainability Initiatives, LLC (“SI”), an entity controlled by Mr. Okonsky, for accounting, graphics, marketing services and other services. This agreement, which had a term of one year and was not renewed, required us to pay SI a service fee based on hours worked with a minimum monthly fee of $5,000. During the term of the agreement, we paid SI a total of $60,000. In June 2021, we entered into a sublease agreement with SI for office space. The sublease term is for one year and requires us to make monthly payments of $2,000. The sublease automatically renews annually unless either party provides 90 days' written notice to terminate the agreement.

On August 28, 2020, we entered into consulting agreements with Pink Possum, LLC (“Pink Possum”), an entity controlled by Mr. Okonsky, and Highbridge Consultants, LLC (“Highbridge”), an entity controlled by Mr. James, pursuant to which Messrs. Okonsky and James provide us with services. In consideration for entering into the consulting agreements, we issued the two entities ten-year warrants to purchase our common stock at an exercise price of $0.004 per share. The number of shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the warrants was based on the number of shares of our common stock outstanding at the time of exercise and provided that Pink Possum and Highbridge would receive 18.75% and 25%, respectively, of our shares of common stock outstanding at the time of exercise on a fully diluted basis. On March 26, 2021, Pink Possum and Highbridge entered into amendments to the consulting agreements agreeing to exchange the original warrants for new ten-year warrants to purchase 4,750,000 and 6,250,000 shares, respectively, of common stock at an exercise price of $0.98. During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, we recognized compensation expense of $5.6 million and $7.4 million for the warrants issued to Pink Possum and Highbridge, respectively,

In addition, pursuant to the consulting agreements upon the occurrence of a Fundamental Transaction for an aggregate gross sales price of $100.0 million or more, each entity will receive a cash payment equal to 1% of such gross sales price. For the purposes of the consulting agreements, “Fundamental Transaction” means any of the following: (i) a consolidation or merger involving the Company if the holders of the voting securities of the Company that are outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of such consolidation or merger do not, immediately after the consummation of such consolidation or merger, hold voting securities that collectively possess at least a majority of the voting power of all the outstanding securities of the surviving entity of such consolidation or merger or such surviving entity’s parent entity; (ii) a transfer or issuance (in a single transaction or series of related transactions) by one or more of the Company and its stockholders to one person or to any group of persons acting in concert, of shares of the Company’s capital stock then collectively possessing 50% or more of the voting power of all then outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock (computed on an as-converted to common stock basis); or (iii) any sale, license, lease, assignment or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company. Furthermore, commencing upon the completion of this offering, if our market capitalization exceeds $300.0 million for a period of 21 consecutive trading days, each of the entities will receive an additional cash payment equal to $15.0 million; provided that we will have the right, in our sole discretion, to make the foregoing $15.0 million payment by the issuance of shares of our common stock. The foregoing amounts will be payable to the entities if the above milestones occur any time prior to the ten-year anniversary of original consulting agreements, or August 28, 2030.

We sublease one of our Round Rock, Texas, facilities from a company owned by our Chief Operating Officer, Bruce Riggs, and his spouse. The lease is on a month-to-month basis and requires us to make a monthly payment of $11,500, which includes trash service. The lease is cancelable with 90-days’ notice.

Policies and Procedures for Related Party Transactions

Our audit committee charter requires that our audit committee review and approve in advance any related party transaction. This covers, with certain exceptions set forth in Item 404 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act, any transaction, arrangement or relationship, or any series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships in which we were or are to be a participant, where the amount involved exceeds $120,000 and a related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, including, without limitation, purchases of goods or services by or from the related person or entities in which the related person has a material interest, indebtedness, guarantees of indebtedness and employment by us of a related person. All of the transactions described in this section, occurred prior to the creation of our audit committee and the adoption of this policy, and, as such, they were not conducted on an arms’ length basis.

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth information, as of September 10, 2021, regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock by:

each of our directors;
each of our executive officers;
all directors and executive officers as a group; and
each person, or group of affiliated persons, known by us to beneficially own more than five percent of our shares of common stock.

Beneficial ownership is determined according to the rules of the SEC, and generally means that person has beneficial ownership of a security if he or she possesses sole or shared voting or investment power of that security, and includes options that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days. Each director or officer, as the case may be, has furnished us with information with respect to beneficial ownership. Except as otherwise indicated, we believe that the beneficial owners of common stock listed below, based on the information each of them has given to us, have sole investment and voting power with respect to their shares, except where community property laws may apply. Except as otherwise noted below, the address for each person or entity listed in the table is c/o Volcon, Inc., 2590 Oakmont Drive, Suite 520, Round Rock, TX 78665.

Name and address of beneficial ownerShares beneficially
owned prior to
offering
Percentage owned
prior to

offering (1)
Percentage owned
after offering (2)
Christian Okonsky (3)5,625,00043% (3)35% (3)
Jordan Davis– – 
Greg Endo– – 
Bruce Riggs15,975*
Adrian James (4)7,000,00048% (4)40% (4)
Jonathan P. Foster– – 
John Kim– – 
Karin-Joyce Tjon
Andrew R. Leisner (5)15,975**
Directors and Officers as a group (6)12,656,950 66% (5) 57%

*Less than 1%.

(1)Based on 2,569,719 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 10, 2021 and assumes the conversion of 2,297,215 shares of our Series A and Series B preferred stock into 5,743,175 shares of common stock upon the closing of this offering.

(2)Based on 2,569,719 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 10, 2021 and assumes the conversion of 2,297,215 shares of our Series A and Series B preferred stock into 5,743,175 shares of common stock upon the closing of this offering, and 3,025,000 shares issued for this offering

(3)Includes a warrant to purchase 4,750,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.98 per share held by an entity controlled by Mr. Okonsky. 

(4)Includes a warrant to purchase 6,250,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.98 per share held by an entity controlled by Mr. James.

(5)Mr. Leisner resigned in July 2021.

(6)Includes warrants for Mr. Okonsky and Mr. James as noted in (3) and (4) above.

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Description of Securities

The following summary is a description of the material terms of our securities and is not complete. You should also refer to the Volcon, Inc. amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws, which are included as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, and the applicable provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law.Law, or the DGCL.

 

Authorized Capital Stock

 

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizeauthorizes us to issue up to105,000,000 shares of capital stock consisting of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. We will have 11,337,894stock, par value $0.00001 per share.

As of September 12, 2022, 24,347,197 shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding immediately after the closingand held by approximately 1,233 stockholders of this offering.record. As of such date, there were no shares of our preferred stock issued and outstanding.

 

Common Stock

 

Shares of our common stock have the following rights, preferences and privileges:

 

Voting

 

Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Any action at a meeting at which a quorum is present will be decided by a majority of the voting power present in person or represented by proxy, except in the case of any election of directors, which will be decided by a plurality of votes cast. There is no cumulative voting.

 

Dividends

 

Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends when, as and if declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available for payment, subject to the rights of holders, if any, of any class of stock having preference over the common stock. Any decision to pay dividends on our common stock will be at the discretion of our board of directors. Our board of directors may or may not determine to declare dividends in the future. See “Dividend Policy.the section titled “Market for Our Common Stock and Dividend Policy.” The board’s determination to issue dividends will depend upon our profitability and financial condition, any contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law and the SEC, and other factors that our board of directors deems relevant.

 

Liquidation Rights

 

In the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of our common stock will be entitled to share ratably on the basis of the number of shares held in any of the assets available for distribution after we have paid in full, or provided for payment of, all of our debts and after the holders of all outstanding series of any class of stock have preference over the common stock, if any, have received their liquidation preferences in full.

 

Other

 

Our issued and outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable. Holders of shares of our common stock are not entitled to preemptive rights. Shares of our common stock are not convertible into shares of any other class of capital stock, nor are they subject to any redemption or sinking fund provisions.

 

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Preferred Stock

 

We are authorized to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes the board to issue these shares in one or more series, to determine the designations and the powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, including the dividend rights, conversion or exchange rights, voting rights (including the number of votes per share), redemption rights and terms, liquidation preferences, sinking fund provisions and the number of shares constituting the series. Our board of directors could, without stockholder approval, issue preferred stock with voting and other rights that could adversely affect the voting power and other rights of the holders of common stock and which could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third party to acquire, or of discouraging a third party from attempting to acquire, a majority of our outstanding voting stock.

 

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Prior to this offering, we will have 1,191,388 shares of our Series A preferred stock and 1,105,827 shares of our Series B preferred stock outstanding. Each of our Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock will convert into 2,978,588 and 2,764,587 shares of our common stock, respectively, upon the closing of this offering. The shares of Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock have no voting rights, except that the holders of shares of a majority of the Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock will be required to effect or validate any amendment, alteration or repeal of any of the provisions of the Certificate of Designation that materially adversely affects the powers, preferences or special rights of such series of preferred stock, with certain limited exceptions.

With respect to payment of dividends, the Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock shall rank equal to the common stock. With respect to distribution of assets upon liquidation or dissolution or winding up of the company, the Series A and Series B preferred stock holders shall receive distributions equal to their stated value before distributions can be made to common stockholders. No sinking fund has been established for the retirement or redemption of the Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock. The Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock have liquidation rights, and there are no special classifications of our Board related to the Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock.

Warrants

 

On March 26, 2021, inUnderwriter Warrants

In connection with our public offering completed on February 1, 2022, we entered into the amendment of certain consulting agreements, Pink Possum, LLC (an entity affiliated with Mr. Okonsky) and Highbridge Consultants, LLC (an entity affiliated with Mr. James) were issued ten-year warrantsUnderwriting Agreement, pursuant to which we agreed to issue to Aegis the Underwriter Warrant, a five-year warrant to purchase 4,750,000 and 6,250,000up to 333,334 shares respectively, of ourthe Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.98.$3.75.

 

As of September 1, 2021,2022 Warrants

On August 22, 2022, we entered into the Company has issued ten-year warrantsSPA with Empery Asset Master, LTD, Empery Tax Efficient, LP and Empery Debt Opportunity Fund, LP, pursuant to consultantswhich we agreed to issue and sell in the Private Placement the 2022 Warrants to purchase 516,142up to 9,057,971 shares at a weighted averageof common stock with an initial exercise price of $2.02.$2.85 per share of common stock. The 2022 Warrants are immediately exercisable for five (5) years and entitle the investors to purchase 9,057,971 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $2.85, subject to adjustment under certain circumstances described in the 2022 Warrants. The 2022 Warrants contain certain exercise limitations, providing that no exercise may be made if, if after giving effect to the exercise, the holder, together with any of its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock immediately after giving effect to such exercise.

Placement Agent Warrant

On August 22, 2022, we entered into the Placement Agent Agreement, pursuant to which we agreed to issue to Aegis the Placement Agent Warrant, a five-year warrant to purchase up to 603,864 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.5625.

Convertible Notes

On August 22, 2022, we entered into the SPA with Empery Asset Master, LTD, Empery Tax Efficient, LP and Empery Debt Opportunity Fund, LP, pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell in a private placement the Convertible Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $27,173,913, at an initial conversion price of $2.25 per share of the Company’s common stock and subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events. The Convertible Notes are the senior unsecured obligations of the Company and were issued with an original issue discount of 8.0%. The Convertible Notes bear no interest until an event of default has occurred, upon which interest accrues at 10.0% per annum. The Convertible Notes mature on February 24, 2024, unless earlier converted (only upon the satisfaction of certain conditions) (the “Maturity Date”). The Maturity Date may be extended at the sole option of the investor, under certain circumstances specified therein. The Company may, at its election, force conversion of the Convertible Notes if at any time after the issuance date, the weighted average price of the common stock for ten (10) consecutive trading days equals or exceeds $3.50, subject to certain limitations described in the Convertible Notes. The Convertible Notes contain certain conversion limitations, providing that no conversion may be made if, after giving effect to the conversion, the holder, together with any of its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 9.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock after giving effect to such conversion.

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Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaw Provisions

 

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws include a number of anti-takeover provisions that may have the effect of encouraging persons considering unsolicited tender offers or other unilateral takeover proposals to negotiate with our board of directors rather than pursue non-negotiated takeover attempts. These provisions include:

 

Advance Notice Requirements. Our bylaws establish advance notice procedures with regard to stockholder proposals relating to the nomination of candidates for election as directors or new business to be brought before meetings of stockholders. These procedures provide that notice of stockholder proposals must be timely and given in writing to our corporate Secretary. Generally, to be timely, notice must be received at our principal executive offices not fewer than 120 calendar days prior to the first anniversary date on which our notice of meeting and related proxy statement were mailed to stockholders in connection with the previous year’s annual meeting of stockholders. The notice must contain the information required by the bylaws, including information regarding the proposal and the proponent.

 

Special Meetings of Stockholders. Our bylaws provide that special meetings of stockholders may be called at any time by only the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or the board of directors, or in their absence or disability, by any vice president.

 

No Written Consent of Stockholders. Our articlesamended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide that any action required or permitted to be taken by stockholders must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders and may not be effected by any consent in writing by such stockholders.

 

Amendment of Bylaws. Our stockholders may amend any provisions of our bylaws by obtaining the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of each class of issued and outstanding shares of our voting securities, at a meeting called for the purpose of amending and/or restating our bylaws.

 

Preferred Stock. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes our board of directors to create and issue rights entitling our stockholders to purchase shares of our stock or other securities. The ability of our board to establish the rights and issue substantial amounts of preferred stock without the need for stockholder approval may delay or deter a change in control of us. See “Preferred Stock”the section titled “Preferred Stock above.

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Delaware Takeover Statute

 

We are subject to Section 203 of the DGCL which, subject to certain exceptions, prohibits a Delaware corporation from engaging in any “business combination” (as defined below) with any interested stockholder for a period of three years following the date that such stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless: (1) prior to such date, the board of directors of the corporation approved either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder; (2) on consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding for purposes of determining the voting stock outstanding those shares owned (x) by persons who are directors and also officers and (y) by employee stock plans in which employee participants do not have the right to determine confidentially whether shares held subject to this plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer; or (3) on or subsequent to such date, the business combination is approved by the board of directors and authorized at an annual or special meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of at least 66 23% of the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder.

 

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Section 203 of the DGCL defines generally “business combination” to include: (1) any merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the interested stockholder; (2) any sale, transfer, pledge or other disposition of 10% or more of the assets of the corporation involving the interested stockholder; (3) subject to certain exceptions, any transaction that results in the issuance or transfer by the corporation of any stock of the corporation to the interested stockholder; (4) any transaction involving the corporation that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class or series of the corporation beneficially owned by the interested stockholder; or (5) the receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits provided by or through the corporation. In general, Section 203 defines an “interested stockholder” as any entity or person beneficially owning 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation and any entity or person affiliated with or controlling or controlled by such entity or person.

 

Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors

 

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws limit the liability of our officers and directors and provide that we will indemnify our officers and directors, in each case, to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law.DGCL. We expect to obtain additional directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage prior to the completion of this offering.

 

Listing

 

We have applied to list ourOur common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital MarketNasdaq under the symbol “VLCN”.

 

Transfer Agent

 

The transfer agent for our common stock is Computershare.

 

 

 

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Shares Eligible for Future Sale

Future sales of substantial amounts of common stock in the public market after this offering could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of our equity securities. We are unable to estimate the number of shares of common stock that may be sold in the future.

Upon the closing of this offering, we will have:

11,337,894 shares of common stock outstanding;
11,516,142 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants at a weighted average exercise price of $1.03 per share;
1,646,875 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding options at a weighted average exercise price of $1.44 per share;
450,000 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units;

740,618 shares available for future issuance under the Volcon, Inc. 2021 Stock Plan; and
151,250 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants to be issued to the underwriters in connection with this offering at an exercise price of $6.25 per share at the midpoint of the range. 

All of the shares sold in this offering will be freely tradable without restriction under the Securities Act unless purchased by one of our affiliates as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, which generally includes directors, officers or 10% stockholders. None of the holders of shares of our common stock or securities exercisable for or convertible into shares of our common stock have any registration rights.

Lock-Up

Our directors and executive officers have agreed not to offer, sell, dispose of or hedge any shares of our common stock, subject to specified limited exceptions, during the period continuing through the date that is 90 days after the date of this offering.

Between January and May 2021, we issued 1,191,388 shares of our Series A preferred stock of which 415,287 shares were sold at $6.43 per share and 776,101 shares were issued upon conversion of outstanding SAFE securities, and we sold 1,105,827 shares of our Series B preferred stock at $9.50 per share in a private placement. Upon the closing of this offering, all of our outstanding shares of Series A and Series B preferred stock will convert into our common stock on a one-for-2.5 basis. The holders of the Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock have agreed to the following lock-up agreement with respect to the shares of common stock they will receive upon the closing of this offering:

Until the 180th day after the date of this offering, the investor agreed not to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the shares.

Between the 180st and 210th day after the date of this offering, the investor agreed not to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of more than one-third of the shares.

Between the 211th and 240th day after the date of this offering, the investor agreed not to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of more than one-third of the purchased shares.

After the 240th day after the date of this offering, the investor will be entitled to sell the remaining one-third of the shares purchased without restriction.

 

 

 

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Rule 144

Shares of common stock held by any of our affiliates, as that term is defined in Rule 144 of the Securities Act, as well as shares held by our current stockholders, may be resold only pursuant to further registration under the Securities Act or in transactions that are exempt from registration under the Securities Act. In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, any person who is or has been an affiliate of ours during the 90 days immediately preceding the sale and who has beneficially owned shares for at least six months is entitled to sell, within any three-month period commencing 90 days after the date of this prospectus, a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of: (i) 1% of the number of shares of common stock then outstanding, or (ii) the average weekly trading volume of the common stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a Form 144 with respect to the sale.

Sales under Rule 144 by our affiliates will also be subject to manner of sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about us.

Stock Plan

We intend to file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which will register 3,000,000 shares of common stock underlying stock options or restricted stock awards for issuance under our 2021 Stock Plan. Subject to any vesting requirements, these shares registered on Form S-8 will be eligible for resale in the public markets without restriction, subject to Rule 144 limitations applicable to affiliates.

 

 

 

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UNDERWRITING

 

Aegis Capital Corp. (“Aegis”) is acting as the representative of the underwriters and the book-running manager of this offering. Under the terms of an underwriting agreement, which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, each of the underwriters named below has severally agreed to purchase from us the respective number of shares of common stock shown opposite its name below: 

Underwriter

Number of Shares
Aegis Capital Corp.

The underwriting agreement provides that the underwriters’ obligation to purchase shares of common stock depends on the satisfaction of the conditions contained in the underwriting agreement including: 

the representations and warranties made by us to the underwriters are true;
there is no material change in our business or the financial markets; and
we deliver customary closing documents to the underwriters.

Underwriting Commissions and Discounts and Expenses

The following table shows the per share and total underwriting discounts and commissions we will pay to Aegis. These amounts are shown assuming both no exercise and full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares of our common stock.

Total
Per ShareNo ExerciseFull Exercise
Public offering price$$$
Underwriting discounts and commissions to be paid by us (8.0%)$$$
Non-accountable expense allowance (1.0%)(1)$$$
Proceeds, before expenses, to us$$$

(1)    We have agreed to pay a non-accountable expense allowance to Aegis equal to 1.0% of the gross proceeds received in this offering.

We estimate that the total expenses of the offering payable by us, excluding underwriting discounts and commissions, will be approximately $300,000, including a 1.0% non-accountable expense allowance. We have also agreed to reimburse the underwriters for certain of their expenses, including “roadshow”, diligence, and reasonable legal fees and disbursements, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 in the aggregate.

As additional compensation to Aegis, upon consummation of this offering, we will issue to Aegis or its designees warrants to purchase an aggregate number of shares of our common stock equal to 5.0% of the number of shares of common stock issued in this offering, at an exercise price per share equal to 125.0% of the public offering price (the “Underwriter Warrants”). The Underwriter Warrants and the underlying shares of common stock will not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or hypothecated, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put, or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of the Underwriter Warrants by any person for a period of 180 days beginning on the date of commencement of sales of the offering in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110.

The Underwriter Warrants will be exercisable from the date that is six months from the commencement of the sales of the offering, and will expire four years and six months after such date in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(8)(A). Furthermore, (i) the Underwriter Warrants do not have more than one demand registration right at our Company’s expense in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(8)(B); (ii) the Underwriter Warrants do not have a demand registration right with a duration of more than five years from the commencement of sales of the public offering in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(8)(C); (iii) the Underwriter Warrants do not have piggyback registration rights with a duration of more than seven years from the commencement of sales of the public offering in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(8)(D); and (iv) the Underwriter Warrants have anti-dilution terms that are consistent with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(8)(E) and (F).

 

 

 

 

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Over-Allotment OptionPLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

We have granted to the underwriters an option to purchase up to 226,875 additional shares of our common stock (7.5%Each selling stockholder of the shares sold in the offering) at the public offering price less underwriting discountssecurities and commissions. The underwriters may exercise this option in whole or in part at any time within 45 days after the date of the offering. To the extent the underwriters exercise this option, each underwriter will be committed, so long as the conditions of the underwriting agreement are satisfied, to purchase a number of additional shares proportionate to that underwriters’ initial commitment as indicated in the table at the beginning of this section plus, in the event that any underwriter defaults in its obligation to purchase shares under the underwriting agreement, certain additional shares.

Right of First Refusal

If, for the period ending nine (9) months from the closing of the Offering, we or any of our subsidiaries (a) decidestheir pledgees, assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to financetime, sell any or refinance any indebtedness, Aegis (or any affiliate designated by Aegis) shall haveall of their securities covered hereby on the right to act as sole book-runner, sole manager, sole placement agent or sole agent with respect to such financing or refinancing; or (b) decides to raise funds by means of a public offering or a private placementprincipal trading market or any other capital raising financingstock exchange, market or trading facility on which the securities are traded or in private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. A selling stockholder may use any one or more of equity, equity-linkedthe following methods when selling securities:

·ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;

·block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the securities as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;

·purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;

·an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;

·in the over-the-counter market;

·in transactions otherwise than on these exchanges or systems or in the over-the-counter market;

·privately negotiated transactions;

·settlement of short sales;

·in transactions through broker-dealers that agree with the selling stockholders to sell a specified number of such securities at a stipulated price per security;

·through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise;

·a combination of any such methods of sale; or

·any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

The selling stockholders may also sell securities under Rule 144 or debt securities, Aegisany other exemption from registration under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.

Broker-dealers engaged by the selling stockholders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the selling stockholders (or, if any affiliate designated by Aegis) shall have the right to actbroker-dealer acts as sole book-running manager, sole underwriter or sole placement agent for such financing. If Aegis or onethe purchaser of its affiliates decidessecurities, from the purchaser) in amounts to accept any such engagement,be negotiated, but, except as set forth in a supplement to this prospectus, in the agreement governing such engagement will contain, among other things, provisions for customary fees for transactionscase of similar size and nature.

Stabilization

In accordance with Regulation M under the Exchange Act, the underwriters may engage in activities that stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the price of our common stock, including short sales and purchases to cover positions created by short positions, stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions, penalty bids and passive market making.

Short positions involve sales by the underwriters of sharesan agency transaction not in excess of the number of shares the underwriters are obligated to purchase, which creates a syndicate short position. The short position may be either a covered short position or a naked short position. In a covered short position, the number of shares involvedcustomary brokerage commission in compliance with FINRA Rule 2121; and in the sales made by the underwriterscase of a principal transaction a markup or markdown in excess of the number of shares they are obligated to purchase is not greater than the number of shares that they may purchase by exercising their option to purchase additional shares. In a naked short position, the number of shares involved is greater than the number of shares in their option to purchase additional shares. The underwriters may close out any short position by either exercising their option to purchase additional shares or purchasing shares in the open market.

Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security as long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specific maximum price.

Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of our common stock in the open market after the distribution has been completed to cover syndicate short positions. In determining the source of shares to close out the short position, the underwriters will consider, among other things, the price of shares available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase shares through the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. If the underwriters sell more shares than could be covered by the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares, thereby creating a naked short position, the position can only be closed out by buying shares in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the underwriters are concerned that there could be downward pressure on the price of the shares in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase in the offering.

Penalty bids permit the representative to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the common stock originally sold by the syndicate member is purchased in a stabilizing or syndicate covering transaction to cover syndicate short positions.

In passive market making, market makers in our common stock who are underwriters or prospective underwriters may, subject to limitations, make bids for or purchase shares of our common stock until the time, if any, at which a stabilizing bid is made.

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These activities may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of our common stock or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our common stock. As a result of these activities, the price of our common stock may be higher than the price that might otherwise exist in the open market. These transactions may be effected on Nasdaq or otherwise and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.

Neither we nor any of the underwriters make any representation or prediction as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the transactions described above may have on the price of our common stock. In addition, neither we nor any of the underwriters make any representation that Aegis will engage in these stabilizing transactions or that any transaction, once commenced, will not be discontinued without notice.

Offering Price Determination

The public offering price was negotiated between Aegis and us. In determining the public offering price of our common stock, Aegis considered: 

the history and prospects for the industry in which we compete;
• our financial information;
the ability of our management and our business potential and earning prospects;
the prevailing securities markets at the time of this offering; and
the recent market prices of, and the demand for, publicly traded shares of generally comparable companies, as well as the recent market price of our Company’s common stock.

Indemnification

We have agreed to indemnify Aegis, its affiliates an each person controlling Aegis against any losses, claims, damages, judgments, assessments, costs, and other liabilities, as the same are incurred (including the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel), relating to or arising out of the offering, undertaken in good faith.

Discretionary Accounts

The underwriters have informed us that they do not expect to make sales to accounts over which they exercise discretionary authority in excess of 5% of the shares of our common stock being offered in this offering.

Lock-Up Agreements

We, and all of our directors and executive officers have agreed that, for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of the offering, subject to certain limited exceptions, we and they will not directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of Aegis, (a) offer, sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company; or (b) file or caused to be filed any registration statementcompliance with the Commission relating to the offering of any shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company.

The prior sentence will not apply to (i) the shares to be sold pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, (ii) any shares of common stock issued upon the exercise of an option or other security outstanding on the date of the Offering, (iii) such issuances of options or grants of restricted stock or other equity-based awards under the Company’s equity plan and the issuance of shares issuable upon exercise of any such equity-based awards, (iv) the filing of registration statements on Form S-8, (v) the issuance of securities to affiliates and subsidiaries of the Company, and, (vi) the issuance of securities in connection with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, licensing arrangements or any other similar non-capital raising transactions.FINRA Rule 2121.

 

 

 

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Aegis, in its sole discretion, may release the common stock and other securities subject to the lock-up agreements described above in whole or in part at any time. When determining whether or not to release common stock and other securities from lock-up agreements, Aegis will consider, among other factors, the holder’s reasons for requesting the release, the number of shares of common stock and other securities for which the release is being requested and market conditions at the time. 

Other Relationships

Aegis has provided us and our affiliates with investment banking and financial advisory services, including serving as placement agent for private placements of securities, for which Aegis received customary fees. Aegis may in the future provide us and our affiliates with such services. Aegis may release, or authorize us to release, as the case may be, the common stock and other securities subject to the lock-up agreements described above in whole or in part at any time with or without notice.

In connection with our initial public offering, we willthe sale of the securities or interests therein, the selling stockholders may enter into an underwriting agreementhedging transactions with Aegis pursuant tobroker-dealers or other financial institutions, which we will pay Aegis an aggregate of $_________may in commissions and non-accountable expenses. In addition, we issued Aegis warrants to purchase 5%turn engage in short sales of the shares of our common stock issued in this offering at an exercise price per share equal to 125% of the public offering price.

On September 10, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with a lender for a 6% promissory note of $2 million. The promissory note has a maturity date of one year from inception or immediately upon the completion of this offering. For providing the above promissory note, the Company agreed to issue 266,666 shares of our common stock and agreed to pay $35,000 of the placement agent’s and investor’s legal costs and paid a 6% commission to the placement agent, who is the underwriter of this offering. Such payment is cash compensation for providing services for a private placement in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110 Supplementary Material .01(b)(2).

Offer restrictions outside the United States

Other thansecurities in the United States, no action has been taken by uscourse of hedging the positions they assume. The selling stockholders may also sell securities short and deliver these securities to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the underwritersecurities to broker-dealers that would permit a public offeringin turn may sell these securities. The selling stockholders may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions or create one or more derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other financial institution of the securities offered by this prospectus, in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. Thewhich securities offered bysuch broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).

The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the securities may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the securities purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. Each selling stockholder has informed the Company that it does not be offeredhave any written or sold,oral agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, nor maywith any person to distribute the securities.

The Company is required to pay certain fees and expenses incurred by the Company incident to the registration of the securities. The Company has agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

We agreed to keep this prospectus effective until the earlier of (i) the date on which the securities may be resold by the selling stockholders without registration and without regard to any volume or any other offering material or advertisements in connection withmanner-of-sale limitations by reason of Rule 144, without the offer and sale of any such securitiesrequirement for the Company to be distributed or published in any jurisdiction, except under circumstances that will result in compliance with the current public information under Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any other rule of similar effect or (ii) all of the securities have been sold pursuant to this prospectus or Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any other rule of similar effect. The resale securities will be sold only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers if required under applicable state securities laws. In addition, in certain states, the resale securities covered hereby may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied with.

Under applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person engaged in the distribution of that jurisdiction. Persons who come into possessionthe resale securities may not simultaneously engage in market making activities with respect to the common stock for the applicable restricted period, as defined in Regulation M, prior to the commencement of the distribution. In addition, the selling stockholders will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of the common stock by the selling stockholders or any other person. We will make copies of this prospectus are advised to inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions relatingavailable to the offeringselling stockholders and have informed them of the distributionneed to deliver a copy of this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to selleach purchaser at or a solicitation of an offerprior to buy any securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or a solicitation is unlawful.

Electronic Distribution

A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the websites maintained by one or moretime of the underwriters or selling group members, if any, participating insale (including by compliance with Rule 172 under the offering. Aegis may allocate a number of shares to the underwriters and selling group members, if any, for sale to their online brokerage account holders. Any such allocations for online distributions will be made by Aegis on the same basis as other allocations. Securities Act).

 

 

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

 

The validity of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Schiff HardinHolland & Knight LLP, Washington, DC. Certain legal matters in connection with this offering will be passed upon for the underwriters by Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.Dallas, TX and Denver, CO.

EXPERTS

 

The financial statements as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 appearingand for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020 incorporated in this prospectus have been audited by MaloneBailey LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of such firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

 

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

 

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act for the shares of common stock being offered by this prospectus. This prospectus, which is part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement and the exhibits. For further information about us and the common stock offered by this prospectus, you should refer to the registration statement and its exhibits. References in this prospectus to any of our contracts or other documents are not necessarily complete, and you should refer to the exhibits attached to the registration statement for copies of the actual contract or document. You may read and copy any document that we file at the SEC’s public reference room located at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference rooms. SEC filings are also available to the public at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

We will beare subject to the reporting and information requirements of the Exchange Act and, as a result, will file periodic and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. We expect to make our periodic reports and other information filed with or furnished to the SEC, available, free of charge, through our website,https://ir.volcon.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after those reports and other information are filed with or furnished to the SEC. Additionally, these periodic reports, proxy statements and other information will be available for inspection and copying at the public reference room and website of the SEC referred to above. Information on our website or any other website is not incorporated by reference into this prospectus and does not constitute a part of this prospectus.

 

INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE

 

The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference the information we file with it, which means that we are disclosing important information to you by referring you to other documents. The information we incorporate by reference is an important part of this prospectus, and later information that we file with the SEC automatically will update and supersede this information. We incorporate by reference the documents listed below and any future filings we make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, excluding any information in those documents that is deemed by the rules of the SEC to be furnished not filed, until all offerings under the registration statement are completed:

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Index to Financial Statements

For the Period Ended June 30, 2021

our Annual Report on Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2021 (unaudited)Form 10-KF-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30,fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, andfiled with the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 andSEC on March 23, 2022 as amended by Form 10-K/A filed with the Period February 21, 2020 (Inception) to June 30, 2020 (unaudited)F-3
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) (unaudited)F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 and the Period February 21, 2020 (Inception) to June 30, 2020 (unaudited)F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)SEC on April 29, 2022;
 F-7

For the Year Ended December 31, 2020

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm·F-19our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on May 12, 2022 and June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022;
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2020F-20·our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 28, 2022, May 3, 2022, June 1, 2022, July 27, 2022, August 12, 2022, August 24, 2022, August 25, 2022 and September 13, 2022; and
·our definitive proxy statement on Consolidated Statements of Operations forSchedule 14A filed with the Period February 21, 2020 (Inception) to December 31, 2020F-21
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Deficit for the Period February 21, 2020 (Inception) to December 31, 2020F-22
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Period February 21, 2020 (Inception) to December 31, 2020F-23
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF-24SEC on June 14, 2022.

 

 

 

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VOLCON, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSThese reports contain important information about us, our financial condition and our results of operations.

 

All future documents filed pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act (excluding any information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 on any Current Report on Form 8-K) after the date on which the registration statement that includes this prospectus was initially filed with the SEC (including all such documents that we may file with the SEC after the date of the initial registration statement and prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement) and until all offerings under this registration statement are terminated shall be deemed to be incorporated in this prospectus by reference and to be a part hereof from the date of filing of such documents. Any statement contained herein, or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein, shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any subsequently filed document that also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein, modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus.

  June 30, 2021  December 31, 2020 
  (unaudited)    
ASSETS      
Current assets:        
Cash $6,017,095  $536,082 
Accounts receivable  208,469    
Inventory  860,554    
Inventory deposits  1,671,830    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  283,402   102,789 
Total current assets  9,041,350   638,871 
Long term assets:        
Property and equipment, net  613,447   305,271 
Intangible assets - domain names, net  52,658   16,954 
Other long-term assets  652,813   50,560 
Right of use asset - operating lease  1,777,849   842,357 
         
Total assets $12,138,117  $1,854,013 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $689,076  $115,444 
Current portion of notes payable  16,511   8,873 
Right of use operating lease liability, short term  221,646   141,943 
Customer deposits  536,218   55,865 
SAFE liability     2,000,000 
         
Total current liabilities  1,463,451   2,322,125 
Notes payable, net of discount and current portion  77,176   59,329 
Right of use operating lease liability, long term  1,502,757   614,414 
Total liabilities  3,043,384   2,995,868 
         
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES        
         
Stockholders' equity (deficit):        
Preferred stock: $0.00001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 2,900,000 shares designated        
Series A Preferred Stock: $0.00001 par value, 1,400,000 shares designated 1,191,388 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021, none designated, issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2020  12    
Series B Preferred Stock: $0.00001 par value,1,500,000 shares designated, 1,105,827 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021, none designated, issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2020  11    
Common stock: $0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 2,140,546 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021, 1,937,500 issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2020  8   8 
Additional paid-in capital  29,924,400   232,550 
Accumulated deficit  (20,829,698)  (1,374,413)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)  9,094,733   (1,141,855)
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) $12,138,117  $1,854,013 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral partWe will provide to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a prospectus is delivered, a copy of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.any or all of the reports or documents that have been incorporated by reference in the prospectus contained in the registration statement but not delivered with the prospectus at no charge, upon written or oral request to Volcon, Inc., 3121 Eagles Nest , Suite 120, Round Rock, TX 78665, Attn: Chief Financial Officer, (512) 400-4271; greg@volcon.com.

 

 

 

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VOLCON, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

AND THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

AND THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 21, 2020 (INCEPTION) TO JUNE 30, 2020

(unaudited)

  Three Months
Ended
  Six Months
Ended
  Period
February 21, 2020
to
 
  June 30, 2021  June 30, 2020  June 30, 2021  June 30, 2020 
             
Operating expenses:                
Sales and marketing $466,307  $17,600  $814,388  $17,600 
Product development  3,007,655   45,157   4,562,526   50,159 
General and administrative expenses  649,174   104   14,047,543   4,339 
Total operating expenses  4,123,136   62,861   19,424,457   72,098 
                 
Loss from operations  (4,123,136)  (62,861)  (19,424,457)  (72,098)
                 
Other income (expense)  442      (5,490)   
Interest expense  (12,905)     (25,338)   
Total other expense  (12,463)     (30,828)   
                 
Loss before provision for income taxes  (4,135,599)  (62,861)  (19,455,285)  (72,098)
Provision for income taxes            
                 
Net loss $(4,135,599) $(62,861) $(19,455,285) $(72,098)
                 
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted $(2.00)   N/A  $(9.59)   N/A 
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted*  2,065,198      2,028,818    

* There were no common shares outstanding in 2020 for any period presented

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

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VOLCON, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(unaudited)

FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 21, 2020 (INCEPTION) TO JUNE 30, 2020

  Common stock  Series A preferred stock  Series B preferred stock  Additional       
  Number of     Number of     Number of     paid-in  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total 
                            
Balance at February 21, 2020    $     $     $  $  $  $ 
Net loss                       (72,098)  (72,098)
                                     
Balance at June 30, 2020    $     $     $  $  $(72,098) $(72,098)

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

  Common stock  Series A preferred stock  Series B preferred stock  Additional       
  Number of     Number of     Number of     paid-in  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total 
                            
Balance at January 1, 2021  1,937,500  $8     $     $  $232,550  $(1,374,413) $(1,141,855)
                                     
Proceeds from WeFunder offering, net of issuance costs of $53,500                    2,205,440      2,205,440 
                                     
Issuance of series A preferred stock, net of issuance costs of $205,470  79,750      415,287   4         2,464,504      2,464,508 
                                     
Conversion of WeFunder offering to series A preferred stock        351,832   4         (4)      
                                     
Conversion of SAFE Liability to series A preferred stock        424,269   4         1,999,996      2,000,000 
                                     
Issuance of series B preferred stock, net of issuance costs of $890,026  123,296            1,105,827   11   9,615,320      9,615,331 
                                     
Stock-based compensation                    13,406,594      13,406,594 
                                     
Net loss                       (19,455,285)  (19,455,285)
                                     
Balance at June 30, 2021  2,140,546  $8   1,191,388  $12   1,105,827  $11  $29,924,400  $(20,829,698) $9,094,733 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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VOLCON, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 21, 2020 (INCEPTION) TO JUNE 30, 2020

(unaudited)

  Six Months Ended  Period
February 21, 2020
to
 
  June 30, 2021  June 30, 2020 
Cash flow from operating activities:        
Net loss $(19,455,285) $(72,098)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Stock-based compensation  13,406,594    
Loss on disposal of tooling  145,000    
Amortization of right of use asset  131,019    
Noncash interest expenses  23,468    
Depreciation and amortization  63,855    
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (208,469)   
Inventory  (860,554)   
Inventory deposits  (1,671,830)   
Prepaid assets and other current assets  (180,613)  (2,000)
Other assets  (602,253)   
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  573,632   20,436 
Related party payable     53,662 
Right of use liabilities - operating lease  (121,933)   
Customer deposits  480,353    
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (8,277,016)   
Cash flow from investing activities:        
Purchase of property and equipment  (483,039)   
Purchase of intangible assets  (38,754)   
Net cash used by investing activities  (521,793)   
Cash flow from financing activities:        
Proceeds from WeFunder Offering, net of offering costs of $53,500  2,205,440    
Repayment of notes payable  (5,457)   
Proceeds from issuance of Series A preferred stock, net of $205,470 of issuance costs  2,464,508    
Proceeds from issuance of Series B preferred stock, net of $890,026 of issuance costs  9,615,331    
Net cash provided by financing activities  14,279,822    
         
NET CHANGE IN CASH  5,481,013    
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD  536,082    
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $6,017,095  $ 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

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VOLCON, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 21, 2020 (INCEPTION) TO JUNE 30, 2020

(unaudited)

  Six Months Ended  Period
February 21, 2020
to
 
  June 30, 2021  June 30, 2020 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for interest $  $ 
Cash paid for income taxes $  $ 
         
Non-cash transactions        
   Recognition of initial Right of use asset - operating lease $1,066,511  $ 
   Acquisition of property and equipment with note payable $30,942  $ 
   Conversion of SAFE liability to Series A preferred stock $2,000,000  $ 
   Noncash increase in related party notes payable $  $53,662 

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VOLCON, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN

Organization and Nature of Operations

Volcon, Inc. (“Volcon”) was formed on February 21, 2020 as a Delaware Corporation, under the name Frog ePowersports, Inc. The Company was renamed Volcon on October 1, 2020. Volcon is developer and manufacturer of all-electric off road powersport vehicles.

On January 5, 2021, the Company created Volcon ePowersports, LLC, (“Volcon LLC”) a Colorado wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, to sell Volcon vehicles and accessories in the United States.

Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has recurring losses and generated negative cash flows from operations since inception. Due to these conditions, it raised substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to finance operating costs over the next twelve months with loans or the sale of equity. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Impact of COVID-19

The outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”), which was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, and the related responses by public health and governmental authorities to contain and combat its outbreak and spread, has severely impacted the U.S. and world economies. Economic recessions, including those brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak may have a negative effect on the demand for the Company’s products and the Company’s operating results. The range of possible impacts on the Company’s business from the coronavirus pandemic could include: (i) changing demand for the Company’s products; and (ii) potential disruption to the Company’s supply chain and distribution network.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are as follows:

Basis of presentation

The basis of accounting applied is United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary. All intercompany accounts, transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Stock Dividend

On July 27, 2021, the board of directors approved a common stock dividend of 1.5 shares for each share of common stock. The Company has accounted for this as a stock split since all common stock shares, warrants, options and restricted stock unit amounts and common stock per share amounts will be adjusted for this stock dividend. All periods presented have been adjusted to reflect this stock dividend. As a result of the stock dividend, Series A and Series B preferred stock will convert at a ratio of 2.5 common share for each preferred share outstanding.

 

 

 

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Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods.

Making estimates requires management to exercise judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or less at the date of purchase. The recorded value of our cash and cash equivalents approximates their fair value.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized when the Company transfers control of the product to the customer and the 14-day acceptance period has expired, or acceptance has been received from the customer. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring control of vehicles, parts, and accessories. Consideration that is received in advance of the transfer of goods are recorded as customer deposits until delivery has occurred or the customer cancels their order and the consideration is returned to the customer. Sales and other taxes the Company collects concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. If a right of return exists, the Company adjusts revenue for the estimated effect of returns. Until the Company develop sales history, we will estimate expected returns based on industry data for sales returns as a percent of sales, type of product, and a projection of this experience into the future. Our sales do not have a financing component.

Sales promotions and incentives. The Company provides for estimated sales promotions and incentives, which are recognized as a component of sales in measuring the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. Examples of sales promotion and incentive programs include distributer fees and volume incentives. Sales promotions and incentives are estimated based on contracts with distributors. The Company records these amounts as a liability in the balance sheet until they are ultimately paid. Adjustments to sales promotions and incentives accruals are made as actual usage becomes known to properly estimate the amounts necessary to generate consumer demand based on market conditions as of the balance sheet date.

Shipping and handling charges and costs. The Company records shipping and handling charged to the customer and related shipping costs as a component of cost of sales when control has transferred to the customer.

Product warranties

The Company provides a one-year warranty on vehicles, and a two-year warranty on the battery pack. The Company accrues warranty reserves at the time a vehicle is delivered to the customer. Warranty reserves include the Company’s best estimate of the projected cost to repair or to replace any items under warranty, based on actual warranty experience as it becomes available and other known factors that may impact our evaluation of historical data. The Company reviews its reserves quarterly to ensure that its accruals are adequate in meeting expected future warranty obligations and will adjust estimates as needed. Factors that could have an impact on the warranty reserve include the following: changes in manufacturing quality, shifts in product mix, changes in warranty coverage periods, product recalls and changes in sales volume. Warranty expense is recorded as a component of cost of revenues in the statement of operations. The portion of the warranty provision which is expected to be incurred within 12 months from the balance sheet date will be classified as current, while the remaining amount will be classified as long-term liabilities.

 

 

 

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Inventory

Inventory costs include material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs, including depreciation expense associated with the manufacture and distribution of the Company’s products. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are valued at cost. Additions are capitalized and maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Gains and losses on dispositions of equipment are reflected in operations. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

CategoryEstimated
Useful Lives
Machinery, tooling and equipment3-7 years
Vehicles5 years
Computers and software3 years

Long-lived assets

The Company’s long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the historical cost carrying value of an asset may no longer be appropriate. The Company assesses recoverability of the asset by comparing the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to result from the asset to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flows of the asset, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. An impairment loss is measured as the difference between the net book value and the fair value of the long-lived asset.

Leases

Right-of-use ("ROU") assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the estimated present value of lease payments over the lease term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; the Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company does not separate non-lease components from the lease components to which they relate, and instead accounts for each separate lease and non-lease component associated with that lease component as a single lease component

ASC 842 defines initial direct costs as only the incremental costs of signing a lease. Initial direct costs related to leasing that are not incremental are expensed as general and administrative expense in our statements of operations.

The Company’s operating lease agreements primarily consist of leased real estate and are included within ROU assets – operating leases and ROU lease liabilities – operating leases on the balance sheets. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend the lease, which are not included in minimum lease payments unless they are reasonably certain to be exercised at lease commencement. The Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.

Research and development expenses

The Company records research and development expenses in the period in which they are incurred as a component of product development expenses.

 

 

F-9

Income taxes

Deferred taxes are determined utilizing the "asset and liability" method, whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company provides a valuation allowance, when it's more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or non-current based on the underlying asset or liability or if not directly related to an asset or liability based on the expected reversal dates of the specific temporary differences.

Fair value of financial instruments

The Company discloses fair value measurements for financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. Fair value is based on the price 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.

The accounting standard establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets but are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

Stock-based compensation 

The Company has a stock-based incentive award plan for our employees and directors. The Company measures stock-based compensation at the estimated fair value on the grant date and recognizes the amortization of stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, or when it is probable criteria will be achieved for performance-based awards. Fair value is determined based on assumptions related to the fair value of the Company common stock, stock volatility and risk-free rate of return. The Company has elected to recognize forfeitures when realized.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) (“ASU 2019-12”): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The new standard eliminates certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period, and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences related to changes in ownership of equity method investments and foreign subsidiaries. The guidance also simplifies aspects of accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in tax laws or rates and clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. For public business entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its financial statements.

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) or other standard setting bodies that the Company adopts as of the specified effective date. The Company does not believe that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations upon adoption.

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NOTE 3 – LONG – LIVED ASSETS

Property and equipment

Property and equipment consist of the following:

  June 30, 2021  December 31, 2020 
Machinery, tooling and equipment $384,668  $215,995 
Vehicles  134,144   73,202 
Fixtures & furniture  50,925    
Leasehold improvements  17,124    
Computers  78,879   18,112 
   665,740   307,309 
Less: Accumulated depreciation  (52,291)  (2,038)
Total property, plant and equipment $613,449  $305,271 

Depreciation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was $47,527 and $60,850, respectively. There was no depreciation expense for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through June 30, 2020.

Intangible assets

During 2020, the Company acquired certain domain names for $17,438. The domain names are being amortized over an estimated useful life of 15 years. Amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was $1,275 and $3,005. There was no amortization expense for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through June 30, 2020.

NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE

In December 2020, the Company entered into a financing arrangement for $75,702 with an interest rate of 8.64% for a vehicle. The Company will make monthly payments of $1,211 over 72 months. In April 2021, the Company entered into a financing arrangement for $30,942 with an interest rate of 7.64% for a vehicle. The Company will make monthly payments of $753 over 48 months.

The following table provides the maturities of these notes payable as of June 30, 2021:

Remainder of 2021 $11,842 
2022  23,685 
2023  23,685 
2024  23,685 
2025  17,664 
2026 and thereafter  14,654 
Total future payments  115,215 
Less: Interest  (21,528)
Total notes payable  93,687 
Less current portion  (16,511)
Long-term notes payable $77,176 

 

 

 

 

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Note 5 - Related Party Transactions

During the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, the Company entered into notes payable agreement with a company controlled by a founder and director of the Company which were secured by all assets of the Company, for cash proceeds of $75,000. The notes were due October 1, 2020 and were repaid in full as of December 31, 2020. The Company also received cash proceeds of $5,000 from a company controlled by the Company’s Chairman and founding stockholder which was unsecured, due on demand and non-interest bearing. The amount was repaid in full prior to December 31, 2020.

A related party paid expenses of $63,083 on behalf of the Company. These advances were unsecured, and due on demand. The Company repaid $63,083 plus interest of $7,624 during the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020.

On October 1, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant to serve as Chief Operating Officer and to manage the Company’s product development efforts. The consultant provided statements of work for the various projects to be executed and charged the Company hourly rates for his services. The Company also agreed to compensate a company owned by the consultant and his spouse $5,560 per month for the use of a warehouse and office space on a month-to-month basis. Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company amended the agreement to increase the rental cost to $11,200 per month, with a 90-day cancellation provision. In May 2021, the consultant became a salaried employee of the Company. As of June 30, 2021, the Company continues to rent the warehouse and office space under the same terms.

In November 2020, the Company entered into an operating lease with an entity controlled by two of the Company’s founders for its future headquarters and production facility in Liberty Hill, Texas. The lease has a lease term of 5 years, and monthly payments ranging from approximately $15,000 per month to $17,000 per month over the lease term. In February 2021, the Company entered into an amendment of the lease related to its future headquarters to expand the leased premises. The Company paid an additional security deposit of $139,230 and additional prepaid rent of $315,588. The total minimum lease payments under the amended lease total approximately $3,930,170. Monthly payments for the initial lease and the amended agreement begin at the time a certificate of occupancy is received by the landlord, which is expected in the third quarter of 2021.

NOTE 6 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Company is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.00001. In addition, the Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.00001. The specific rights of the preferred stock, when so designated, shall be determined by the board of directors.

Common stock

During the period ending December 31, 2020, the Company sold 1,625,000 shares of common stock to founders for cash proceeds of $10,833. The Company also issued 312,500 shares of common stock to an individual for services and recognized $2,088 of expense related to this grant.

SAFE Agreements

During the period ended December 31, 2020, the Company entered into SAFE agreements (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) with investors through an exchange for cash investments totaling $2,000,000. Upon a future equity financing, the SAFE agreements would convert into the same securities in that equity financing at the lower of the price per share of the funding, or a price per share based on a $5 million company valuation using a fully diluted common stock basis. The SAFE agreements had no interest rate or maturity date, and the SAFE investors had no voting right prior to conversion. The SAFE agreements were recorded as a liability of $2,000,000 as of December 31, 2020. In January 2021, upon closing of the Series A preferred stock offering discussed below, the amount invested under these SAFE agreements were converted into 424,269 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

In January 2021, the Company completed a WeFunder SAFE offering which was convertible into Preferred Stock upon future financing events. The Company received gross proceeds of $2,258,940 and paid expenses of $53,500, reflected as costs of capital. In connection with the Series A Preferred stock offering as discussed below, the WeFunder SAFE investments were converted into 351,832 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

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Preferred Stock

In 2021, the Company designated 1,400,000 shares of preferred stock as Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock has a par value of $0.0001, has no voting rights, no dividends and each share will automatically convert into 2.5 shares of common stock of the Company at the time of the Company’s initial public offering. In February 2021, the Company completed an offering of 415,287 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and received gross proceeds of $2,669,978. The Company paid expenses of $205,470 related to the offering including issuing to one financial broker dealer 79,750 shares of common stock and 79,750 fully vested warrants with a 10 year exercise term to purchase common stock with an exercise price of $6.43.

In 2021, the Company designated 1,500,000 shares of preferred stock as Series B Preferred Stock, with a par value of $0.00001 per share and a stated value of $9.50 per share. The Series B Preferred Stock will receive dividends equivalent to any such dividends paid on common stock in the future, has no voting rights, and each share will automatically convert into 2.5 shares of common stock upon completion of the Company’s initial public offering. In May 2021, the Company completed an offering of 1,105,827 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and received gross proceeds $10,505,357. The Company paid expenses of $890,026 related to the offering, including issuing to two financial broker dealers 123,296 shares of common stock and 197,272 fully vested warrants to purchase common stock with a 10 year exercise term and an exercise price of $3.80.

Warrants

The common stock warrants issued prior to January 1, 2021 have an exercise price of $0.004 per share, and an exercise term of 10 years, and vest over periods of up to one year. The Company estimated the fair value of the warrants using the fair value of its common stock based on the most recent fundraising at $4.71 per share. The Company expects to recognize additional compensation expense of $33,682 related to these warrants over their remaining vesting period.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized expense of $24,965 and $13,123,141, respectively, related to common stock warrants. There was no expense recognized for any period presented for 2020 as no warrants were outstanding as of June 30, 2020.

During 2020, the two Company founders, whom are both members of the board directors of the Company and one of which is the Chairman of the Board, each entered into an anti-dilution warrant with the Company. In the event of their ownership of the Company’s fully diluted capitalization being less than 25% or 18.75%, each individual will receive common stock warrants with an exercise price of $0.01 to purchase sufficient shares to return them to those ownership percentages. The warrants were fully vested upon grant and have an exercise period of 10 years from the date of grant. As of December 31, 2020, no warrants were owed to the two founders.

In March 2021, the Company agreed to exchange the two anti-dilution warrants that were issued to Company founders for a total of 11,000,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.98 for a period of 10 years. In connection with this exchange, the Company amended its existing consulting agreements with the founders, to allow for the payment of compensation totaling $30,000,000 in the event that the Company’s market capitalization exceeds $300,000,000 for 21 consecutive trading days. The Company will have the option to settle the amount by issuing shares of common stock based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the start of the 21-day period. In addition to this payment, each of the two founders will continue to receive a cash payment equal to 1% of the gross sale price in the event of a change of control of the Company with a sale price of at least $100,000,000. In connection with the exchange, the Company recognized expense of $13,031,989 for the estimated fair value of the warrants on a Black-Scholes option pricing model utilizing the following assumptions: 1) volatility of 106% based on a peer group of companies; 2) risk-free rate of 1.67%; 3) dividend rate of 0.0%; and 4) an expected term of 10 years.

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The following is the activity related to common stock warrants during the six months ended June 30, 2021:

  Common Stock Warrants 
  Shares  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
average
Remaining
Life in years
  Intrinsic Value 
                 
Outstanding at January 1, 2021  151,590  $0.004   9.17     
Granted  11,277,022   1.04   9.60     
Cancelled             
Expired             
Exercised             
Outstanding at June 30, 2021  11,428,612  $1.03   9.59  $5,384,452 
Exercisable at June 30, 2021  11,466,112  $1.03   9.59  $5,384,452 

NOTE 7 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

In January 2021, the Company’s board of directors adopted the Volcon, Inc. 2021 Stock Plan, (the “2021 Plan”). The 2021 Plan is a stock-based compensation plan that provides for discretionary grants of stock options, stock awards, and restricted stock unit awards to employees, members of the board of directors and consultants (including restricted stock units issued prior to the adoption of the plan as further discussed below). The Company has reserved a total of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance under the 2021 Plan, which may be adjusted for changes in capitalization and certain corporate transactions. To the extent that an award, if forfeitable, expires, terminates or lapses, or an award is otherwise settled in cash without the delivery of shares of common stock to the participant, then any unpaid shares subject to the award will be available for future grant or issuance under the 2021 Plan. Shares available for issuance under the 2021 Plan as of June 30, 2021 were 1,176,875. Shares vest according to each agreement and as long as the employee remains employed with the Company or the consultant continues to provide services in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The Company has granted awards with time-based vesting and performance-based vesting features.

Restricted Stock Units

Beginning in October 2020, the Company entered into various agreements with employees where the Company agreed to award a total of 637,500 shares of restricted stock units which vest equally over a period of three years. The Company estimated the fair value of the shares of common stock using the estimated fair value of its common stock based on the most recent fundraising at $4.71 per share. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized expense of $100,088 and $200,175, respectively, related to these restricted stock awards. The Company expects to recognize additional compensation expense of $942,000 related to these restricted stock units assuming all awards will vest.

The following is the restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended June 30, 2021:

Restricted Stock Units
Outstanding January 1, 2021637,500
Granted
Vested
Cancelled
Outstanding June 30, 2021637,500

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In January 2021, the Board of Directors authorized 250,000 common shares to be reserved under the 2021 Plan for issuance to employees upon achieving multiple performance milestones. The allocation of the number of shares to be awarded was to be determined upon achievement of all the milestones. As of June 30, 2021, not all of the performance milestones were met. In July 2021, the Board of Directors approved a grant of 162,507 shares since some of the performance milestones were met.

Stock Options

The following is the common stock options to employees and consultants for services during the six months ended June 30, 2021:

  Common Stock Options 
  Shares  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
average
Remaining
Life in years
  Intrinsic Value 
Outstanding at January 1, 2021    $        
Granted  1,185,625   1.00   9.76     
Cancelled             
Exercised             
Outstanding at June 30, 2021  1,185,625  $1.00   9.76  $535,903 
Exercisable at June 30, 2021  625  $1.00   9.76  $283 

The Company valued the options using an estimated fair value of the shares of common stock between $2.46 – $3.63, volatility of 105% based on peer companies, risk free interest rate of 0.85%, no dividends and an estimated life of 5 years. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 the Company recognized expense of $78,663 and $83,278, respectively, related to these common stock options. The Company expects to recognize additional compensation expense of $1,387,875 related to these common stock options assuming all awards vest.

Total stock-based compensation recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 for all stock based compensation awards, including warrants, has been recorded as follows:

  Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2021
  Six Months
Ended June 30, 2021
 
Sales and Marketing $24,176  $52,856 
Product Development  50,307   128,678 
General and Administrative  13,128,395   13,225,060 
Total $13,202,878  $13,406,594 

NOTE 8 –LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

The basic net loss per common share is calculated by dividing the Company's net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the year. The diluted net loss per common share is calculated by dividing the Company's net loss available to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding is the basic weighted number of common shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity. Common shares consisting of common stock warrants, stock options and restricted stock units totaling 13,289,237 and Series A and Series B preferred stock of 1,191,38 and 1,105,827, respectively, convertible into 5,743,036 shares of common stock as of June 30, 2021 and any potential shares issuable under the anti-dilution warrants discussed above were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share due to their antidilutive effect. There were no dilutive instruments outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and there were no common shares outstanding as of June 30, 2020.

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  Three months
ended
  Six months
ended
 
  June 30, 2021  June 30, 2021 
       
Numerator:        
         
Net loss $(4,135,599) $(19,455,285)
         
Denominator:        
         
Denominator for basic and diluted net loss per common share - weighted average of common shares  2,065,198   2,028,818 
         
Basic and diluted net loss per common share $(2.00) $(9.59)

NOTE 9 – INCOME TAXES

Deferred taxes are determined by applying the provisions of enacted tax laws and rates for the jurisdictions in which the Company operates to the estimated future tax effects of the differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the Company's financial statements. A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized.

The main reconciling items between the statutory tax rate of the Company and the effective tax rate are the non-recognition of the benefits from accumulated net operating losses carryforward due to the uncertainty of the realization of such tax benefits. 

  Three months
ended
June 30, 2021
  Three months
ended
June 30, 2020
  Six months
ended
June 30, 2021
  February 21, 2020
(inception)
to
June 30, 2020
 
             
Expected federal income tax benefit at statutory rate $(868,500) $(13,200) $(4,085,600) $(15,100)
Stock based compensation  42,800       2,815,400     
Nondeductible expenses  700       900     
Change in valuation allowance  825,000   13,200   1,269,300   15,100 
Income tax benefit $  $  $  $ 

Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets are as follows:

  June 30, 2021  December 31, 2020 
Net operating losses $1,511,500  $242,000 
Valuation allowance  (1,511,500)  (242,000)
Net deferred tax asset $  $ 

Management currently believes that since the Company has a history of losses it is more likely than not that the deferred tax regarding the loss carry forwards and other temporary differences will not be realized in the foreseeable future. The Company believes that carryforward limitations will be applied to the historical net operating losses due to the recent change of control transition. The Company's cumulative net operating loss carry forward of approximately $7,197,000 as of June 30, 2021 may be limited in future years depending on future taxable income in any given fiscal year.

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The Company has recorded no liability for income taxes associated with unrecognized tax benefits at the date of adoption and has not recorded any liability associated with unrecognized tax benefits. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any interest or penalty in regard to any unrecognized benefit.

NOTE 10 – LEASES

The Company did not have any leases during the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) to June 30, 2020. The components of lease cost for operating leases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021
  Six months Ended June 20, 2020 
Lease Cost        
Operating lease cost $93,994  $131,019 
Short-term lease cost  55,438   88,248 
Variable lease cost      
Sublease income      
Total lease cost $149,432  $219,267 

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was as follows:

    
  June 30, 2020 
Other Lease Information    
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating cash flows from operating leases $121,933 

The following table summarizes the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

Lease Position June 30, 2021  December 31, 2020 
Operating Leases        
Operating lease right-of-use assets $1,777,849  $842,357 
Right of use liability operating lease short term $221,646  $141,943 
Right of use liability operating lease long term  1,502,757   614,414 
Total operating lease liabilities $1,724,403  $756,357 

The Company utilizes the incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable. The Company recognized an initial right of use asset and lease liability of $ $1,066,511 for leases entered into in the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Lease Term and Discount RateJune 30, 2021
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases4.9
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases5.5%

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The following table provides the maturities of lease liabilities at June 30, 2021:

  Operating 
  Leases 
Maturity of Lease Liabilities at June 30, 2021    
Remainder of 2021 $128,502 
2022  986,743 
2023  1,045,541 
2024  1,000,551 
2025  970,874 
2026 and thereafter  822,894 
Total future undiscounted lease payments $4,955,105 
Less: Interest  (596,144)
Present value of lease liabilities $4,358,961 

Note that amounts above include future payments for a lease related to a facility to be constructed in Liberty Hill, Texas by an entity associated with the Company’s founders (see Note 5)

NOTE 11– SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In July 2021, the Company’s CEO resigned effective July 30, 2021. The share-based awards of 187,500 restricted stock units and 187,500 stock options awarded to the CEO were forfeited and will be returned to the shares available for issuance under the 2021 Plan. The Company made an offer to an individual to replace the CEO and the offer was accepted and the new CEO will begin employment with the Company effective August 23, 2021. The offer includes a base salary of $230,000, an annual bonus of up to $172,500 based on goals set by the Company’s board of directors, and 450,000 stock options that vest one third annually, a 10-year term and an exercise price of $3.00.

On August 4, 2021, the Company entered into a new lease for manufacturing and office space in Round Rock, Texas. The lease term is for five years with an expected commencement date of September 1, 2021. The Company paid a security deposit of $80,000 upon execution of the lease. Total lease payments for the five-year term are approximately $1,024,000 which includes rent plus the Company’s pro rata share of taxes, insurance and common area maintenance costs.

On September 10, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with a lender to issue a 6% promissory note of $2.0 million. The promissory note bears interest at 6% and is due at the earlier of one year from issuance or immediately upon completion of an initial public offering of the Company’s common stock. The Company also agreed to issue 266,666 shares of common stock to the lender.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of

Volcon, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Volcon, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2020, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Going Concern Matter

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgements. We determined that there are no critical audit matters.

/s/ MaloneBailey, LLP

www.malonebailey.com

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2021.

Houston, Texas

April 30, 2021 (August 19, 2021 as to the first paragraph of Note 5)

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VOLCON, INC.

BALANCE SHEET

  December 31, 2020 
    
ASSETS    
Current assets:    
Cash $536,082 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  102,789 
     
Total current assets  638,871 
     
Long term assets:    
Property and equipment, net  305,271 
Intangible assets - domain names, net  16,954 
Other long-term assets  50,560 
Right of use asset - operating lease  842,357 
     
Total assets $1,854,013 
     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT    
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $115,444 
Current portion of notes payable  8,873 
Right of use operating lease liability, short term  141,943 
Customer deposits  55,865 
SAFE liability  2,000,000 
     
Total current liabilities  2,322,125 
     
Notes payable, net of discount and current portion  59,329 
Right of use operating lease liability, long term  614,414 
     
Total liabilities  2,995,868 
     
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES    
     
Stockholders' deficit:    
Preferred stock; $0.00001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding   
Common stock; $0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 1,937,500 shares issued and outstanding  8 
Additional paid-in capital  232,550 
Accumulated deficit  (1,374,413)
Total stockholders’ deficit  (1,141,855)
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT $1,854,013 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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VOLCON, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 21, 2020 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2020

  2020 
    
Operating expenses:    
Sales and marketing $125,752 
Product development  407,760 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  833,277 
Total operating expenses  1,366,789 
     
Loss from operations  (1,366,789)
     
Interest expense  7,624 
Total other expense  7,624 
     
Loss before provision for income taxes  (1,374,413)
Provision for income taxes   
     
Net loss $(1,374,413)
     
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted $(2.28)
     
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted  604,100 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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VOLCON, INC.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT

FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 21, 2020 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2020

  Common stock  Additional       
  Number of     paid-in  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total 
                
                
Balance at February 21, 2020    $  $  $  $ 
                     
Issuance of founders shares for cash  1,625,000   7   10,826      10,833 
                     
Stock-based compensation  312,500   1   221,724      221,725 
                     
Net loss           (1,374,413)  (1,374,413)
                     
Balance at December 31, 2020  1,937,500  $8  $232,550  $(1,374,413) $(1,141,855)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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VOLCON, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 21, 2020 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2020

  2020 
Cash flow from operating activities:    
Net loss $(1,374,413)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization  2,522 
Stock-based compensation  221,725 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Prepaid assets and other current assets  (102,789)
Other assets  (50,560)
Right of use asset - operating lease  12,084 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  178,527 
Right of use liabilities - operating lease  (98,084)
Deferred revenue  55,865 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (1,155,123)
     
Cash flow from investing activities:    
Purchase of property and equipment  (231,607)
Purchase of intangible assets  (17,438)
Net cash used by investing activities  (249,045)
     
Cash flow from financing activities:    
Proceeds from SAFE liability  2,000,000 
Proceeds from related party notes payable  80,000 
Repayment of related party notes payable  (143,083)
Repayment of notes payable  (7,500)
Proceeds from equity issuance  10,833 
Net cash provided by financing activities  1,940,250 
     
NET CHANGE IN CASH  536,082 
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD   
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $536,082 
     
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Cash paid for interest $7,624 
Cash paid for income taxes $ 
     
Non-cash transactions    
Recognition of initial Right of use asset - operating lease $854,441 
Acquisition of property and equipment with note payable $75,702 
Noncash increase in related party notes payable $63,083 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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VOLCON, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN

Organization and Nature of Operations

Volcon, Inc. (“Volcon”) was formed on February 21, 2020 as a Delaware Corporation, under the name Frog EPowersports, Inc. The Company was renamed Volcon on October 1, 2020. Volcon is developer and manufacturer of all-electric off road powersport vehicles.

Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has recurring losses and generated negative cash flows from operations since inception. Due to these conditions, it raised substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to finance operating costs over the next twelve months with loans or the sale of equity. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Impact of COVID-19

The outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”), which was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, and the related responses by public health and governmental authorities to contain and combat its outbreak and spread, has severely impacted the U.S. and world economies. Economic recessions, including those brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak may have a negative effect on the demand for the Company’s products and the Company’s operating results. The range of possible impacts on the Company’s business from the coronavirus pandemic could include: (i) changing demand for the Company’s products; and (ii) potential disruption to the Company’s supply chain and distribution network.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are as follows:

Basis of presentation

The basis of accounting applied is United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts, transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods.

Making estimates requires management to exercise judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or less at the date of purchase. The recorded value of our cash and cash equivalents approximates their fair value.

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Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable are comprised of unsecured amounts due from customers. The Company carries its accounts receivable at their face amounts less an allowance for bad debts. The allowance for bad debts is recognized based on management’s estimate of likely losses per year, based on past experience and review of customer profiles and the aging of receivable balances. As of December 31, 2020, the allowance for bad debts was $0.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized when we transfer control of the product to the customer. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring control of our vehicles, parts and accessories. Consideration that is received in advance of the transfer of goods is deferred until delivery has occurred. Sales and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. If a right of return exists, we adjust revenue for the estimated effect of returns. Until we develop sales history, we will estimate expected returns based on industry data for sales returns as a percent of sales, type of product, and a projection of this experience into the future. Our sales do not have a financing component.

Sales promotions and incentives. We provide for estimated sales promotion and incentive expenses, which are recognized as a component of sales in measuring the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. Examples of sales promotion and incentive programs include distributer fees and volume incentives. Sales promotion and incentive expenses are estimated based on current programs for each product line. We record these amounts as a liability in the balance sheet until they are ultimately paid. Adjustments to sales promotions and incentives accruals are made as actual usage becomes known in order to properly estimate the amounts necessary to generate consumer demand based on market conditions as of the balance sheet date.

Shipping and handling charges and costs. We record shipping and handling charged to the customer and related shipping costs as a component of cost of sales when control has transferred to the customer.

Product warranties

The Company provides a one-year warranty on vehicles, and a two-year warranty on the battery pack. The Company accrues warranty reserves at the time a vehicle is delivered to the customer. Warranty reserves include the Company’s best estimate of the projected cost to repair or to replace any items under warranty, based on actual warranty experience as it becomes available and other known factors that may impact our evaluation of historical data. The Company reviews its reserves quarterly to ensure that its accruals are adequate in meeting expected future warranty obligations, and will adjust estimates as needed. Factors that could have an impact on the warranty reserve include the following: changes in manufacturing quality, shifts in product mix, changes in warranty coverage periods, product recalls and changes in sales volume. Warranty expense is recorded as a component of cost of revenues in the statement of operations. The portion of the warranty provision which is expected to be incurred within 12 months from the balance sheet date will be classified as current, while the remaining amount will be classified as long-term liabilities.

Inventory

Inventory costs include material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs, including depreciation expense associated with the manufacture and distribution of the Company’s products. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are valued at cost. Additions are capitalized and maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Gains and losses on dispositions of equipment are reflected in operations. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

CategoryEstimated
Useful Lives
Machinery, tooling and equipment3-7 years
Vehicles5-7 years
Computers and software3 years

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Intangible assets and long-lived assets

The Company’s intangible asset recognizes an acquired intangible asset apart from goodwill whenever the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights, or when it can be separated or divided from the acquired entity and sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged, either individually or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. Such intangibles are amortized over their useful lives. Impairment losses are recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset subject to amortization is not recoverable from expected future cash flows and its carrying amount exceeds its fair value.

The Company’s long-lived assets, including intangibles, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the historical cost carrying value of an asset may no longer be appropriate. The Company assesses recoverability of the asset by comparing the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to result from the asset to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flows of the asset, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. An impairment loss is measured as the difference between the net book value and the fair value of the long-lived asset.

Leases

The Company leases certain facilities. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; the Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company does not separate non-lease components from the lease components to which they relate, and instead accounts for each separate lease and non-lease component associated with that lease component as a single lease component for all underlying asset classes. As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses include advertising and marketing costs which are expensed as incurred. Also included in selling, general and administrative expenses are software development costs and professional fees.

Product development expenses

The Company records product development expenses in the period in which they are incurred as a component of operating expenses.

Income taxes

Deferred taxes are determined utilizing the "asset and liability" method, whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company provides a valuation allowance, when it's more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized in the foreseeable future. .

The impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return is recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant tax authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Interest and penalties on income taxes will be classified as a component of the provisions for income taxes.

Fair value of financial instruments

The Company discloses fair value measurements for financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. Fair value is based on the price 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.

The accounting standard establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below:

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Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

Stock-based compensation 

The Company measures the total amount of employee stock-based compensation expense for a grant based on the grant date fair value of each award and recognizes the stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting tranche of an award. Stock-based compensation is based on unvested outstanding awards. The Company has elected to recognize forfeitures when realized.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) (“ASU 2019-12”): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The new standard eliminates certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period, and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences related to changes in ownership of equity method investments and foreign subsidiaries. The guidance also simplifies aspects of accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in tax laws or rates, and clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. For public business entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its financial statements.

In June 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). This standard eliminates the beneficial conversion and cash conversion accounting models for convertible instruments. It also amends the accounting for certain contracts in an entity’s own equity that are currently accounted for as derivatives because of specific settlement provisions. In addition, the new guidance modifies how particular convertible instruments and certain contracts that may be settled in cash or shares impact the diluted EPS computation. For public business entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years using the fully retrospective or modified retrospective method. Early adoption is permitted but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its financial statements.

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) or other standard setting bodies that the Company adopts as of the specified effective date. The Company does not believe that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations upon adoption.

NOTE 3 – LONG – LIVED ASSETS

Property and equipment

Property and equipment at December 31, 2020 consisted of the following:

Machinery, tooling and equipment $215,995 
Vehicles  73,202 
Computers and software  18,112 
   307,309 
Less: accumulated depreciation  (2,038)
Total property, plant and equipment $305,271 

Depreciation expense for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020 was $2,038.

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Intangible assets

The Company acquired certain domain names for $17,438. The domains are being amortized over an estimated useful life of 15 years. Amortization expense for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020 was $484.

NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE

The Company entered into a financing arrangement for a vehicle with a value of $75,702 and an interest rate of 8.64%. The Company will make monthly payments of $1,211 over 72 months. The Company owes $68,202 under this note payable as of December 31, 2020.

Notes Payable – Related Parties

During the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, the Company entered into notes payable agreement with a company controlled by a founder and Director of the Company which were secured by all assets of the Company, for cash proceeds of $75,000. The notes were due October 1, 2020 and were repaid in full. The Company also received cash proceeds of $5,000 from a company controlled by the Company’s Chairman and founding stockholder which was unsecured, due on demand and non-interest bearing. The amount was repaid in full prior to December 31, 2020.

A related party paid expenses of $63,083 on behalf of the Company. These advances were unsecured, and due on demand. The Company repaid $63,083 plus interest of $7,624 during the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020.

NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

On July 27, 2021, the Company’s board of directors approved a common stock dividend of 1.5 shares per share of common stock. All outstanding common stock, warrants, options, restricted stock unit amounts, and related per share prices, have been adjusted in the financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and for the period February 21, 2020 (inception) to December 31, 2020 to reflect this stock dividend. Series A and Series B preferred stock will convert to common stock on a 1 to 2.5 ratio due to this stock dividend.

The Company is currently authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.00001. In addition, the Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.00001. The specific rights of the preferred stock, when so designated, shall be determined by the board of directors.

SAFE Agreements

During the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, the Company entered into SAFE agreements (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) with investors through an exchange for cash investments totaling $2,000,000. Upon a future equity financing, the SAFE agreements will convert into the same securities in that equity financing at the lower of the price per share of the funding, or a price per share based on a $5 million company valuation using a fully diluted common stock basis. The SAFE agreements have no interest rate or maturity date and the SAFE investors have no voting right prior to conversion. The SAFE agreements were recorded as a liability of $2,000,000 as of December 31, 2020. In January 2021, upon closing of the preferred stock offering, the amount invested under the SAFE agreements automatically converted into 424,269 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

Common stock

During the period ending December 31, 2020, the Company sold 1,650,000 shares of common stock to founders for cash proceeds of $10,833. The Company also issued 312,500 shares of stock for services and recognized $2,088 of expense related to this grant.

During the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, the Company entered into various agreements with employees where the Company agreed to award a total of 562,500 shares of common stock which vest equally over a period of three years. The awards will be issued when the shares vest. During the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, the Company recognized expense of $58,875 related to these common stock awards. The Company estimated the fair value of the shares of common stock using the estimated fair value of its common stock based on the most recent fundraising at $1.88 per share. The Company also agreed to issue an additional 75,000 shares of common stock to an employee whose service began in 2021. The Company expects to recognize additional compensation expense of $1,142,175 related to these common stock awards assuming all awards vest.

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Warrants

The Company issued common stock warrants to consultants for services during the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020 as follows:

   Common Stock Warrants 
   Shares   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted
average
Remaining
Life in years
 
Outstanding at February 21, 2020  -  $-   - 
Granted  151,590   0.004   10.00 
Cancelled          
Expired         
Exercised         
Outstanding at December 31, 2020  151,590  $0.004   9.67 
Exercisable at December 31, 2020  151,590  $0.004   9.67 

During the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, the Company recognized expense of $160,762 related to these stock warrants. The common stock warrants have an exercise price of $0.004 per share, and an exercise term of 10 years, and vest over periods of up to one year. The outstanding and exercisable common stock warrants had an estimated intrinsic value of $284,989. The Company estimated the fair value of the warrants using the fair value of its common stock based on the most recent fundraising at $1.88 per share. The Company expects to recognize additional compensation expense of $124,834 related to these warrants over their remaining vesting period.

Additionally, two of the Company’s founders, whom are both directors and one of which is the Chairman of the Board, each entered into an anti-dilution warrant with the Company. In the event of their ownership of the Company’s fully diluted capitalization being less than 25% or 18.75%, each individual will receive common stock warrants with an exercise price of $0.0041 to purchase sufficient shares to return them to those ownership percentages. The warrants were fully vested upon grant and have an exercise period of 10 years from the date of grant. As of December 31, 2020, no warrants were owed to the two founders. As discussed below, subsequent to December 31, 2020, the anti-dilution warrants were exchanged for a fixed number of warrants.

NOTE 6 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

On October 1, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant to serve as Chief Operating Officer and to manage the Company’s product development efforts. The consultant will provide statements of work for the various projects it will execute as compensation, and charge the Company hourly rates for its service for annual periods to be renewed by mutual agreement. The Company also agreed to compensate the consultant $5,560 per month for the use of its warehouse and office space on a month to month basis. Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company amended the agreement to increase the rental cost to $11,200 per month, with a 90 day cancellation provision.

On December 21, 2020, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a registered foreign broker dealer for fundraising services. The Company agreed to pay up to 10% of any gross proceeds through capital raises from non-US investors introduced by the consultant. The consultant would also receive up to 10% of the number of securities purchased by such investors in the form of warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of based on the completed offering, exercisable for a period of five years. The consultant will also receive restricted common shares equal to 10% of the securities issued in the offering. No funds were received under this agreement prior to December 31, 2020.

Employment Agreements

On October 5, 2020, the Company, entered into an employment agreement with Andrew Leisner to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. The Employment Agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $225,000 and an annual cash bonus of $75,000 if certain milestone are met and a monthly stipend of $1,500. Mr. Leisner also received 187,500 shares of common stock vesting annually over three years as disclosed above.

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NOTE 7 – INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

The basic net loss per common share is calculated by dividing the Company's net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the year. The diluted net loss per common share is calculated by dividing the Company's net loss available to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding is the basic weighted number of common shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity. Common shares consisting of 151,590 shares issuable under common stock warrants and any potential shares issuable under the anti-dilution warrants discussed above were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share due to their antidilutive effect. There were no dilutive instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2020.

  Period from
February 21, 2020
(inception)
through
December 31,
 
  2020 
Numerator:    
     
Net loss $(1,374,413)
     
Denominator:    
     
Denominator for basic and diluted net loss per common share - weighted average of common shares  604,100 
     
Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributed to stockholders $(2.28)

NOTE 8 – INCOME TAXES

Deferred taxes are determined by applying the provisions of enacted tax laws and rates for the jurisdictions in which the Company operates to the estimated future tax effects of the differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the Company's financial statements. A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized.

  Period from
February 21, 2020
(inception)
through
December 31,
 
  2020 
    
Expected federal income tax benefit at statutory rate $(288,600)
Nondeductible expenses  46,600 
Change in valuation allowance  242,000 
Income tax benefit $ 

Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets are as follows:

As of 
December 31, 2020
Deferred tax asset before valuation allowance242,000
Valuation allowance(242,000)
Net deferred tax asset$

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Management currently believes that since the Company has a history of losses it is more likely than not that the deferred tax regarding the loss carry forwards and other temporary differences will not be realized in the foreseeable future. The Company believes that carryforward limitations will be applied to the historical net operating losses due to the recent change of control transition. The Company's cumulative net operating loss carry forward of approximately $1,153,000 that may be limited in future years depending on future taxable income in any given fiscal year.

The Company has recorded no liability for income taxes associated with unrecognized tax benefits at the date of adoption and has not recorded any liability associated with unrecognized tax benefits during 2020. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any interest or penalty in regard to any unrecognized benefit.

The main reconciling items between the statutory tax rate of the Company and the effective tax rate are the non-recognition of the benefits from accumulated net operating losses carryforward due to the uncertainty of the realization of such tax benefits. 

NOTE 9 – LEASES

The Company entered into an operating lease with an entity controlled by two of the Company’s founders for its future headquarters and production facility in Liberty Hill, Texas. The lease has a lease term of 5 years, and monthly payments ranging from approximately $15,000 per month to $17,000 per month over the lease term. For purposes of calculating operating lease liabilities, lease terms may be deemed to include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise those options. In February 2021, the Company entered into an amendment to this lease to expand the leased premises. The Company paid an additional security deposit of $139,230 and additional prepaid rent of $315,588. The total minimum lease payments under the amended lease total approximately $3,930,170.

The components of lease cost for operating leases for the period from February 21, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020 were as follows:

Lease Cost    
Operating lease cost $16,000 
Short-term lease cost  11,120 
Variable lease cost   
Sublease income   
Total lease cost $27,120 

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

  Year Ended 
  December 31, 2020 
Other Lease Information    
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating cash flows from operating leases $102,000 

The following table summarizes the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31, 2020:

Lease Position   
Operating Leases    
Operating lease right-of-use assets $842,357 
Right of use liability operating lease short term $141,943 
Right of use liability operating lease long term  614,414 
Total operating lease liabilities $756,357 
     

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The Company utilizes the incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable. The Company recognized an initial right of use asset and lease liability of $854,441.

Lease Term and Discount RateDecember 31, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases4.8
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases5.5%

The following table provides the maturities of lease liabilities at December 31, 2020:

  Operating 
  Leases 
2021 $180,000 
2022  186,000 
2023  192,000 
2024  198,000 
2025  102,000 
2026 and thereafter   
Total future undiscounted lease payments $858,000 
Less: Interest  (101,643)
Present value of lease liabilities $756,357 

At December 31, 2020, the Company had no additional leases which had not yet commenced.

NOTE 10– SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On January 5, 2021, the Company created Volcon ePowersports, LLC, a Delaware wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

In February 2021, the Company designed 1,100,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock has a par value of $0.0001, has no voting rights, no dividends and each share automatically converts into 2.5 shares of common stock of the Company at the time of the Company’s initial public Offering. In March 2021, the Company increased the authorized shares of Series A Preferred Stock to 1,400,000.

In January 2021, the Board of Directors allocated 250,000 restricted stock units to be issued to certain employees upon reaching certain performance milestones.

In January 2021 the Company completed a WeFunder SAFE offering which is convertible into Preferred Stock upon future financing events. The Company received gross proceeds of $2,258,940 and paid expenses of $53,500, reflected as costs of capital. In connection with the Regulation D Series A Preferred stock offering as discussed below, the WeFunder SAFE investments were converted into 351,832 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

In February 2021, the Company completed a Regulation D offering of its Series A Preferred Stock. The Company received gross proceeds of $2,669,978 and issued 415,287 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Company paid expenses of $205,470 related to the offering, reflected as costs of capital, and issued 79,750 common shares and 79,750 warrants with an exercise price of $2.57 to broker dealers. This equity financing resulted in the SAFE investments of $2 million as of December 31, 2020 converting into 424,269 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

In February 2021, Volcon ePowersports, LLC also entered into a new lease in Denver, Colorado for a retail showroom, service and warehouse space. The lease term is for five years with an expected commencement date of May 1, 2021, with two additional five-year term options available to the Company. The Company has a one-time option to terminate the lease after three years. The Company prepaid approximately $105,000 of rental payments and paid a security deposit of $53,377 upon execution of the lease. Total lease payments for the initial five-year term are approximately $940,000.

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In March 2021, the Company designated 1,500,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, with a par value of $0.00001 per share and a stated value of $9.50 per share. The Series B Preferred Stock will receive dividends equivalent to any such dividends paid on common stock in the future, has no voting rights, and will automatically convert into an equivalent amount of common shares upon completion of the Company’s initial public offering. In March 2021, the Board of Directors approved the sale of up to $10,000,000 of Series B Preferred stock at $9.50 per share. As of April 28, 2021, the Company has received gross proceeds of approximately $6,400,000 related to the sale of 677,333 shares of Series B Preferred Stock. The sale of Series B preferred stock is ongoing.

In March 2021, the Company agreed to exchange the two anti-dilution warrants that were issued to Company founders for a total of 11,000,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.98 for a period of 10 years. In connection with this exchange, the Company amended its existing consulting agreements with the founders, to allow for the payment of compensation totaling $30,000,000 in the event that the Company’s market capitalization exceeds $300,000,000 for 21 consecutive trading days. The Company will have the option to settle the amount by issuing shares of common stock based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the start of the 21 day period. In addition to this payment, each of the two founders will continue to receive a cash payment equal to 1% of the gross sale price in the event of a change of control of the Company with a sale price of at least $100,000,000.

On March 22, 2021, the Company entered into a new lease for office space with a term of three years beginning April 1, 2021. Total lease payments over the term are approximately $295,000.

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__________22,072,464 Shares

 

 

Volcon, Inc.

 

 

Common Stock

 

September 13, 2022

Aegis Capital Corp.

 

 

 

Through and including ___________________, 2021 (the 25th day after the date of this prospectus), all dealers effecting transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to a dealer’s obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to an unsold allotment or subscription.

 

 

   

 

 

PART II

 

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.

 

The following table sets forth the estimated costs and expenses to be incurred in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities of Volcon, Inc. (the “Registrant”) which are registered under this Registration Statement on Form S-1 (this “Registration Statement”), other than underwriting discounts and commissions. All amounts are estimates except the Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. filing fee.

 

The following expenses will be borne solely by the Registrant:

 

Amount to be
Paid
SEC Registration fee
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. filing fee
NASDAQ Listing fees
Printing and engraving expenses
Legal fees and expenses
Accounting fees and expenses
Transfer Agent’s fees
Miscellaneous fees and expenses
Total
  Amount to be
Paid
 
SEC Registration fee $5,954 
Printing and engraving expenses $1,000 
Legal fees and expenses $40,000 
Accounting fees and expenses $20,000 
Transfer Agent’s fees $ 
Miscellaneous fees and expenses $7,000 
Total $73,954 

 

Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

 

Pursuant to Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), a corporation shall have the power to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than a derivative action by or in the right of such corporation) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such corporation, or serving at the request of such corporation in such capacity for another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, if such person acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of such corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.

 

The DGCL also permits indemnification by a corporation under similar circumstances for expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such persons in connection with the defense or settlement of a derivative action or suit, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to such corporation unless the Delaware Court of Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which such court shall deem proper.

 

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To the extent a present or former director or officer is successful in the defense of such an action, suit or proceeding referenced above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, a corporation is required by the DGCL to indemnify such person for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in connection therewith. Expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by such persons in defending any action, suit or proceeding may be paid in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon in the case of a current officer or director, receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such person to repay such amount if it is ultimately determined that such person is not entitled to be so indemnified.

 

The DGCL provides that the indemnification described above shall not be deemed exclusive of other indemnification that may be granted by a corporation pursuant to its bylaws, disinterested directors’ vote, stockholders’ vote and agreement or otherwise.

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Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL enables a corporation, in its certificate of incorporation or an amendment thereto, to eliminate or limit the personal liability of a director to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for violations of the directors’ fiduciary duty, except (i) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) pursuant to Section 174 of the DGCL (providing for liability of directors for unlawful payment of dividends or unlawful stock purchases or redemptions) or (iv) for any transaction from which a director derived an improper personal benefit. The Registrant’s certificate of incorporation provides for such limitations on liability for its directors.

 

The DGCL also provides corporations with the power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such corporation in a similar capacity for another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against him or her in any such capacity or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify him or her against such liability as described above. In connection with this offering, the Registrant will obtain liability insurance for its directors and officers. Such insurance would be available to its directors and officers in accordance with its terms.

 

The Registrant’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation requires the Registrant to indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “covered person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”) by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director, officer or member of a committee of the Registrant, or, while a director or officer of the Registrant, is or was serving at the request of the Registrant as a director or officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise or non-profit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgment, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with a proceeding.

 

In addition, under the Registrant’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, in certain circumstances, the Registrant shall pay the expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by a covered person in defending a proceeding in advance of the final disposition of such proceeding; provided, however, that the Registrant shall not be required to advance any expenses to a person against whom the Registrant directly brings an action, suit or proceeding alleging that such person (1) committed an act or omission not in good faith or (2) committed an act of intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law. Additionally, an advancement of expenses incurred by a covered person shall be made only upon delivery to the Registrant of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such covered person, to repay all amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined by final judicial decision from which there is no further right to appeal or otherwise in accordance with Delaware law that such covered person is not entitled to be indemnified for such expenses.

 

In addition, the Registrant has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and executive officers that provide for additional indemnification protections, which form of agreement has been filed as an exhibit to this registration statement.

 

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Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

 

Except as set forth below, in the three years preceding the filing of this Registration Statement, the Registrant has not issued any securities that were not registered under the Securities Act:

 

On September 21, 2020, the Company issued its founding shareholdersstockholders an aggregate of 775,000.775,000 shares of common stock. The issuances were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. promulgated thereunder.

 

On August 28, 2020, the Company entered into consulting agreements with Pink Possum, LLC (“Pink Possum”), an entity controlled by Mr. Okonsky, and Highbridge Consultants, LLC (“Highbridge”), an entity controlled by Mr. James. In consideration for entering into the consulting agreements, the Company issued the two entities ten-year warrants to purchase common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The number of shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the warrants was based on the number of shares of our common stock outstanding at the time of exercise and provided that Pink Possum and Highbridge would receive 18.75% and 25%, respectively, of our shares of common stock outstanding at the time of exercise on a fully diluted basis. On March 26, 2021, Pink Possum and Highbridge entered into amendments to the consulting agreements agreeing to exchange the original warrants for new ten-year warrants to purchase 1,900,000 and 2,500,000 shares, respectively, of common stock at an exercise price of $2.46. On December 20, 2021, Highbridge exercised all of its warrants on a cashless basis and the Company issued 5,507,575 shares of common stock to Highbridge. The issuances were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act promulgated thereunder.

 

In September 2020, the Company issued five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 60,636 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share to consultants. The issuances were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

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From September 2020 to October 2020, the Company issued $2,000,000 of SAFE securities (the “SAFE I securities”) to investors in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated thereunder. From November 2020 to December 2020, the Company completed an offering pursuant to Regulation CF of the Securities Act pursuant to which it issued $1,070,000 in January 2021 of a new class SAFE securities (the “SAFE II securities”) to investors. From November 2020 to December 2020, the Company completed an offering of SAFE II securities to investors in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, pursuant to which it issued $1,188,940 of SAFE II securities in January 2021.

 

Between January and April 2021, the Company sold 415,287 shares of Series A preferred stock at $6.43 per share and issued 776,101 shares of Series A preferred stock upon the conversion of the SAFE I securities and SAFE II securities and 1,105,827 shares of Series B preferred stock at $9.50 per share in a private placement. The issuances were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

 

In connection with the Series A preferred stock issuance, the Company issued 79,750 shares of common stock and 79,775 fully vested warrants with a five (5) year exercise term to purchase common stock with an exercise price of $2.57 to a financial broker. In connection with the Series B preferred stock issuance, the Company issued 123,296 shares of common stock and 197,277 fully vested warrants to purchase common stock with a five (5) year exercise term and an exercise price of $3.80 to two financial brokers. In October 2021, warrant holders representing 317,018 shares from the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock issuances exercised their warrants on a cashless basis and the Company issued 236,220 shares of common stock as settlement for these warrants. The issuances were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

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On September 10, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with a lender for a 6% promissory note of $2 million. The promissory note has a maturity date of one year from inception or immediately upon the completion of this offering. For providing the above promissory note, the Company agreed to issue 266,666266,6646 shares of our common stock and agreed to pay $35,000 of the placement agent’s and investor’s legal costs and paid a 6% commission to the placement agent, who is the underwriter of this offering. The issuances were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued fully vested warrants with ten year (10) terms to purchase 150,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to consultants with exercise price ranging from $0.245 - $1.00. The issuances were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

On August 22, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with certain institutional investors listed on the signature pages thereto (individually, the “Investor” and collectively, the “Investors”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Investors in a private placement (i) senior convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of $27,173,913 (the “Convertible Notes”), at an initial conversion price of $2.25 per share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events, and (ii) warrants to purchase up to 9,057,971 shares of common stock with an initial exercise price of $2.85 per share of common stock (the “Warrants”).

The Convertible Notes are the senior unsecured obligations of the Company and were issued with an original issue discount of 8.0%. The Convertible Notes bear no interest until an event of default has occurred, upon which interest accrues at 10.0% per annum. The Convertible Notes mature on February 24, 2024, unless earlier converted (only upon the satisfaction of certain conditions) (the “Maturity Date ”). The Maturity Date may be extended at the sole option of the Investor, under certain circumstances specified therein. The Company may, at its election, force conversion of the Convertible Notes if at any time after the issuance date, the weighted average price of the of common stock for ten (10) consecutive trading days equals or exceeds $3.50, subject to certain limitations described in the Convertible Notes. The Convertible Notes contain certain conversion limitations, providing that no conversion may be made if, after giving effect to the conversion, the holder, together with any of its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 9.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock after giving effect to such conversion.

The 2022 Warrants are immediately exercisable for five (5) years and entitle the Investors to purchase 9,057,971 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $2.85, subject to adjustment under certain circumstances described in the 2022 Warrants. The 2022 Warrants contain certain exercise limitations, providing that no exercise may be made if, after giving effect to the exercise, the holder, together with any of its affiliates would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock after giving effect to such exercise.

On August 22, 2022, in connection with the private placement of the Convertible Notes and Warrants, the Company entered into a Placement Agent Agreement dated as of August 22, 2022 (the “Placement Agent Agreement”) with Aegis Capital Corp. (“Aegis”) Pursuant to the Placement Agent Agreement, Aegis received (i) upon closing cash compensation of $2.0 million (8.0% of the gross proceeds of the private placement), (ii) $250,000 for non-accountable expenses (1.0% of the gross proceeds of the private placement), and (iii) a warrant to purchase up to 603,864 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.5625 (the “Placement Agent Warrant”).

The issuance of the Convertible Notes, 2022 Warrants and the Placement Agent Warrant was made in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, and Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

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Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

 

(a) Exhibits: Reference is made to the Exhibit Index following the signature pages hereto, which Exhibit Index is hereby incorporated into this Item.

 

(b) Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules: All schedules are omitted because the required information is inapplicable or the information is presented in the financial statements and the related notes.

 

Item 17. Undertakings

 

The undersigned hereby undertakes:

 

(a) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:

 

(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

 

(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

 

(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement;

 

(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;

 

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

 

(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser:

 

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(i) If the registrant is subject to Rule 430C (§ 230.430C of this chapter), each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A (§ 230.430A of this chapter), shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

 

(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities: The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

 

(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 (§ 230.424 of this chapter);

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(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

 

(b) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the provisions referenced in Item 14 of this Registration Statement, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer, or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered hereunder, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

(c) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:

 

(1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this Registration Statement as of the time it was declared effective.

 

(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant's annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Austin,Round Rock, Texas, on September 10, 2021.13, 2022.

 

 

VOLCON, INC.

(Registrant)

   
 By:/s/ Jordan Davis
  

Jordan Davis

Chief Executive Officer

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Jordan Davis or Greg Endo as attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, to sign on his or her behalf, individually and in any and all capacities, including the capacities stated below, any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement and any registration statements filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, relating thereto and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

 

SIGNATURETITLEDATE
   
  /s/ Jordan Davis September 10, 202113, 2022
Jordan Davis

Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

 
   
 /s/ Greg Endo September 10, 202113, 2022
Greg Endo

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 
 /s/ Christian Okonsky  
Christian Okonsky  Director and Chief Technology OfficerSeptember 10, 202113, 2022
   
 /s/ Adrian JamesJonathan P. Foster  
Adrian JamesJonathan P. Foster  DirectorSeptember 10, 202113, 2022
   
 /s/ Jonathan P, FosterJohn Kim  
Jonathan P. FosterJohn Kim  DirectorSeptember 10, 202113, 2022
   
/s/ John Kim /s/ Karin-Joyce Tjon  
John Kim  DirectorSeptember 10, 2021
 /s/ Karin-Joyce Tjon  Director
Karin-Joyce Tjon  DirectorSeptember 10, 202113, 2022
   

   

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Number
Description
1.13.1Form of Underwriting Agreement
3.1Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Volcon, Inc. (to be adopted prior (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the offering)Form 8-K filed October 8, 2021)
3.2Amended and Restated Bylaws of Volcon, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
4.1Form of common stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
4.2Form of Warrant issued to Pink Possum, LLC and Highbridge Consulting, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
4.3Form of Underwriter Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
4.4Form of 6% promissory noteUnderwriter Warrant (incorporated by reference to exhibit 4.3 of the Form S-1 file number 333-262343)
5.14.5Form of Senior Convertible Note (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 24, 2022)
4.6Note Amendment to Senior Convertible Note, dated September 6, 2022*
4.7Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 24, 2022)
4.8Placement Agent Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 24, 2022).
5.1Opinion of Schiff HardinHolland & Knight LLP*
10.1Amendment to the Volcon, Inc. 2021 Stock Plan (as amended and restated) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Volcon, Inc., as amendedthe Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 27, 2022)
10.2Consulting Agreement, as amended, between Volcon, Inc. and Pink Possum, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
10.3Consulting Agreement, as amended, between Volcon, Inc. and Highbridge Consulting, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
10.4Lease Agreement dated November 20, 2020, as amended between Volcon, Inc. and Alexander EV Park, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
10.5Employment Agreement between Volcon, Inc. and Greg Endo dated June 7, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
10.6Sublease Agreement dated June 1, 2021 between Volcon, Inc. and Sustainability Initiatives, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
10.7Employment Agreement between Volcon, Inc. and Bruce Riggs dated June 16, 2021
10.8Employment Agreement between Volcon, Inc. and Jordan Davis dated August 5, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
10.910.8Employment Agreement between Volcon, Inc. and Stephanie Davis dated January 3, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Form of Note10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on May 12, 2022)
10.9Securities Purchase Agreement by and among Volcon, Inc. and the Buyers, dated September 10, 2021August 22, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 24, 2022)**
21.110.10Registration Rights Agreement by and among Volcon, Inc. and the Buyers, dated August 22, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 24, 2022)
10.11Placement Agent Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 24, 2022)
10.15Supply Agreement with General Motors LLC executed as of August 9, 2022 and effective as of August 3, 2022(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 filed with the SEC on August 15, 2022)**
10.16Supplier Agreement with GLV Ventures effective August 11, 2022(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 filed with the SEC on August 15, 2022)
21.1List of subsidiaries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 of the Form S-1 file number 333-259468)
23.1Consent of MaloneBailey LLP*
23.2Consent of Schiff HardinHolland & Knight LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)5.1)*
24.1Power of Attorney (included on signature page)
107Filing Fee Table*

 

*Filed herewith.
**Schedules and exhibits omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company will furnish a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the SEC upon request.

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