MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
−Removed: The following discussion and analysis is intended to help the reader understand FF’s results of operations and financial condition.
−Removed: This discussion and analysis is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with FF’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Form 10-K”).
−Removed: Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Form 10-K, including information with respect to FF’s plans and strategy for FF’s business, include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
−Removed: FF’s actual results may differ materially from management’s expectations as a result of various factors, including but not limited to those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A above and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” below.
−Removed: The objective of this section is to provide investors an understanding of the financial drivers and levers in FF’s business and describe the financial performance of the business.
−Removed: Unless context otherwise requires, all references in this section to the “Company,” “FF,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries.
−Removed: References to “PSAC” refer to Property Solutions Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation, our predecessor company prior to the consummation of the Business Combination (as defined herein), and “Legacy FF” refers to FF Intelligent Mobility Global Holdings Ltd., an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, prior to the Business Combination.
+Added: The following discussion and analysis is intended to help the reader understand our results of operations and financial condition.
+Added: This discussion and analysis is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
+Added: Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Form 10-K, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business, include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
+Added: Our actual results may differ materially from management’s expectations as a result of various factors, including but not limited to those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A above and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” below.
+Added: The objective of this section is to provide investors an understanding of the financial drivers and levers in our business and describe the financial performance of the business.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
−Removed: This Form 10-K includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
+Added: This Form 10-K includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “potential,” “projects,” “predicts,” “continue,” or “should,” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology.
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The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us.
−Removed: Future developments affecting us may not be those that we have anticipated.
+Added: Future developments affecting the Company may not be those that we have anticipated.
These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control), and other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
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We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this Report.
−Removed: In addition, even if our results or operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this Report, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods.
−Removed: The Company is a California-based, global, shared, intelligent, mobility ecosystem company founded in 2014 with a vision to disrupt the automotive industry.
−Removed: The Company’s Class A Common Stock and Public Warrants trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbols “FFIE” and “FFIEW,” respectively.
−Removed: With headquarters in Los Angeles, California, FF designs and engineers next-generation intelligent, connected, electric vehicles.
−Removed: FF manufactures vehicles at its production facility in Hanford, California (the “FF ieFactory California”), with additional future production capacity needs addressed through a contract manufacturing agreement with Myoung Shin Co., Ltd.
−Removed: (“Myoung Shin”), an automotive manufacturer headquartered in South Korea.
−Removed: FF has additional engineering, sales, and operational capabilities in China and is exploring opportunities for potential manufacturing capabilities in China through a joint venture or other arrangements.
−Removed: Since its founding, FF has created major innovations in technology, products, and a user-centered business model.
−Removed: FF believes these innovations will enable FF to set new standards in luxury and performance that will redefine the future of intelligent mobility.
−Removed: We believe the following combination of capabilities of FF’s products, technology, the upgrade to FF Product and Technology Upgrade Generation 2.0 (PT Gen 2.0), team, and business model distinguish FF from its competitors:
−Removed: ● FF has designed and developed a breakthrough mobility platform — its proprietary Variable Platform Architecture (“VPA”).
−Removed: ● FF’s propulsion system provides a competitive edge in acceleration and range, enabled by an expected industry-leading inverter design, and propulsion system.
−Removed: ● FF’s advanced Internet Artificial Intelligence (“I.A.I.”) technology offers high-performance computing, high speed internet connectivity, Over-the-Air (“OTA”) updating, an open ecosystem for third-party application integration, and an advanced autonomous driving-ready system, in addition to several other proprietary innovations that enable FF to build an advanced, highly-personalized user experience.
−Removed: ● Since inception, FF has developed a portfolio of intellectual property, established its supply chain, and assembled a global team of automotive and technology experts and innovators to achieve its goal of redefining the future of the automotive industry.
−Removed: As of December 31, 2023, FF has been granted approximately 660 patents globally.
−Removed: ● FF believes that the FF 91 Futurist ( the “FF 91,” “FF 91 Futurist,” or “FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance”) is the first ultra-luxury electric vehicle to offer a highly-personalized, fully-connected user experience for driver and passengers.
−Removed: FF started production on the first FF 91 futurist and delivered the first FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance in 2023.
−Removed: ● FF’s planned B2C passenger vehicle pipeline includes the FF91 series, the FF81 series, and the FF71 series.
−Removed: ● Subject to future financing, FF plans to produce and deliver its second passenger vehicle, the FF 81, which is expected to be designed to be a premium, mass-market electric vehicle positioned to compete against the Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, the BMW 5-series, the Range Rover Sport and similar vehicles.
−Removed: ● Subject to future financing, FF plans to develop a mass-market passenger vehicle, the FF 71.
−Removed: FF expects to start production and deliveries of the FF 71 subsequent to production and deliveries of the FF 81.
−Removed: The FF 71 is expected to be designed to integrate full connectivity and advanced technology into a smaller vehicle size and is positioned to compete with vehicles such as the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, and the BMW 3-series.
−Removed: ● Subject to future financing, FF plans to develop a Smart Last Mile Delivery (“SLMD”) vehicle to address the high-growth, last-mile delivery opportunity, particularly in Europe, China and the U.S.
−Removed: FF’s modular VPA facilitates entry into the last-mile delivery segment, allowing FF to expand its total addressable market and avenues of growth.
−Removed: All FF vehicles are expected to be available for sale in the U.S., China and the Middle East, with potential expansion to European markets.
−Removed: Emerging Growth Company Status
−Removed: Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards.
−Removed: The JOBS Act provides that a company can choose not to take advantage of the extended transition
−Removed: period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies.
−Removed: Any such election to not take advantage of the extended transition period is irrevocable.
−Removed: FF is an “emerging growth company” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act and has elected to take advantage of the benefits of the extended transition period for new or revised financial accounting standards.
−Removed: FF expects to continue to take advantage of the benefits of the extended transition period, although it may decide to early adopt such new or revised accounting standards to the extent permitted by such standards.
−Removed: This may make it difficult or impossible to compare our financial results with the financial results of another public company that is either not an emerging growth company or is an emerging growth company that has chosen not to take advantage of the extended transition period exemptions because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
+Added: In addition, even if our results or operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods.
+Added: We are a California-based, global, shared, intelligent mobility ecosystem company founded in 2014 with a vision to disrupt the automotive industry.
+Added: Our Class A Common Stock and Public Warrants trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbols “FFAI” and “FFAIW,” respectively.
+Added: With headquarters in greater Gardena, California, we design and engineer next-generation intelligent, connected, electric vehicles.
+Added: We manufacture vehicles at the FF ieFactory California production facility in Hanford, California.
+Added: We have additional engineering, sales, and operational capabilities in China, and we are exploring opportunities for potential manufacturing capabilities in China through a joint venture or other arrangements.
+Added: Additionally, we have established an entity in the UAE to manage the assembly and sales support of FF 91 series vehicles, further expanding our market presence in the region.
+Added: Since our founding, we have created major innovations in technology and products, and followed a user-centered business model.
+Added: We believe these innovations will enable us to set new standards in luxury and performance that will redefine the future of intelligent mobility.
+Added: Company Overview & Global Strategy
+Added: • Dual-Home Market Strategy:
+Added: We have implemented a dual-home market strategy, integrating U.S.-based technological innovation and vehicle development with China’s supply chain and production capabilities.
+Added: • Third Pole Strategy:
+Added: We have begun implementing a "third pole" strategy with an operational facility in the UAE, complementing our U.S.
+Added: and China market approach.
+Added: Technology & Innovation
+Added: • Our Proprietary VPA:
+Added: We have designed and developed a breakthrough mobility platform—our proprietary VPA, which enables scalable vehicle development across multiple segments, including the new FX Series.
+Added: • Propulsion System:
+Added: Our propulsion system provides a competitive edge in acceleration and range, enabled by an industry-leading inverter design and a propulsion system integrated with our AI-powered user experience.
+Added: • I.A.I Technology:
+Added: Our advanced I.A.I technology offers high-performance computing, high-speed internet connectivity, OTA updating, an open ecosystem for third-party application integration, and an advanced autonomous driving-ready system.
+Added: • Intellectual Property & Supply Chain Development:
+Added: Since inception, we have developed a portfolio of intellectual property, established its supply chain, and assembled a global team of automotive and technology experts.
+Added: As of December 31, 2024, FF has been granted approxima tely 660 patents global ly.
+Added: Product & Launches
+Added: • FF 91 Launch:
+Added: we believe that the FF 91 Futurist (the "FF 91," "FF 91 Futurist," or "FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance") is the first ultra-luxury electric vehicle to offer a highly-personalized, fully-connected user experience for driver and passengers.
+Added: We started production on the first FF 91 Futurist and delivered the first FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance in 2023.
+Added: • Vehicle Pipeline:
+Added: Our planned B2C passenger vehicle pipeline includes the FF 91 series, plus the new FX Series (FX 5, FX 6, and FX Super One).
+Added: Manufacturing & Distribution
+Added: • FF Series Manufacturing:
+Added: The FF 91 Series is currently being manufactured in FF ieFactory California.
+Added: • FX Series Manufacturing:
+Added: Certain models of FX Series are planned to be manufactured in FF ieFactory California.
+Added: • Global Availability:
+Added: All of our vehicles are expected to be available for sale in the U.S., China, and the Middle East, with potential expansion to European markets.
+Added: Recent Developments
+Added: From January 1, 2024, through the filing date, we achieved key operational and financing milestones.
+Added: Below is a summary of significant events by category.
+Added: Product, Market Expansion & Strategic Initiatives
+Added: • In February 2024, updated Master Plan 1.1 to strategically position us for growth in 2024.
+Added: The plan includes next steps for the Company’s operations, product and technology, manufacturing/supply chain, and funding/finance.
+Added: • In April 2024, we established a Middle Eastern sales entity in Dubai, U.A.E.
+Added: • In July 2024, we unveiled our Automotive Bridge Strategy, reintroducing a two-brand approach to target both luxury and affordable EV markets, expanding our reach through the integration of advanced AI and software technologies.
+Added: • In July 2024, we held an interactive investor Community Day at our Gardena headquarters.
+Added: • In August 2024, Wei Gao, Head of Global Communication and Community Sales, took delivery of an FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance, marking the second delivery in the Start of Delivery Second Phase (“SOD2”).
+Added: • In September 2024, we launched our second brand, Faraday X (“FX”), specifically focused on producing affordable electric vehicles priced between $20,000 and $50,000 to capture a broader consumer market.
+Added: • In September 2024, we delivered an FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance to Born Leaders Entertainment in Hollywood, where Born Leaders also became a Developer Co-Creation Officer for us.
+Added: • In October 2024, we entered into a co-investment agreement with Master Investment Group, led by Sheikh Abdulla Al Qassimi, to establish our future regional headquarters in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, supporting Faraday’s Middle East expansion strategy.
+Added: Construction is s et to occur in 2025, with operations expected by late 2025 or early 2026.
+Added: We signed agreements with the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (“RAKEZ”) for both a current business location and a larger operational facility to strengthen its presence in the UAE’s strategic economic hub.
+Added: • In October 2024, we entered into a licensing agreement with Grow Fandor, an intellectual property commercialization company.
+Added: Grow Fandor will act as the exclusive licensee for ecosystem products bearing the FF and FX brands, managing their design, development, sales, and operations.
+Added: • In November 2024, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, FX, signed definitive agreements with Chinese OEMs to develop two planned products.
+Added: The product research phase has commenced, with deliveries targeted by the end of 2025.
+Added: • In December 2024, fashion model and designer Suede Brooks received delivery of the new FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance and participated in a design-related event in Los Angeles with Company representatives.
+Added: • In January 2025, we revealed FX’s AI-MPV product strategy and presented camouflaged prototype mules during an event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
+Added: • In March 2025, Future AIHER AI Hybrid Extended-Range Electric Powertrain System Inc.
+Added: was incorporated in the State of Delaware as a subsidiary of the Company.
+Added: This subsidiary focuses on the design and development of AI hybrid extended-range electric powertrain systems.
+Added: Capital Raising & Financing Agreements
+Added: • In July 2024, we entered into a Master Lease Agreement with Utica Leaseco, LLC with respect to a collateralized loan arrangement.
+Added: • In August 2024, we entered into a Waiver Agreement with certain investors holding secured and unsecured convertible notes, allowing adjustments to the notes’ conversion price under specific conditions to reduce cash obligations, providing noteholders with the option to convert at a lower price while waiving accrued interest, and extending their right to purchase additional notes for one year.
+Added: • In September 2024, we entered into a Junior Securities Purchase Agreement (the “ Junior Secured SPA Notes”) with institutional investors ( the “ Junior Secured SPA Investors”) for $30.0 million in commitments, consisting of $22.5 million in cash and $7.5 million converted from a prior loan.
+Added: Each Junior Secured SPA Investor also received an Incremental Warrant to fund, at the investor’s sole discretion, additional notes pursuant to the Junior Secured SPA Notes for amounts up to the original principal balance the investor funded.
+Added: O n January 28, 2025, we entered into a letter agreement with certain of the Junior Secured SPA Investors.
+Added: Pursuant to the letter agreement, prior to our receipt of the stockholders’ approval, such investors agreed not to convert any outstanding Junior Secured SPA Notes at a conversion price less than $5.24, the initial conversion price of the Junior Secured SPA Notes, and we agreed to issue, following receipt of such stockholders’ approval, to such investors who convert any Junior Secured SPA Notes at the $5.24 conversion price prior to our receipt of stockholders’ approval, additional shares of Class A Common Stock as a true-up.
+Added: • In December 2024, we secured approximately $30.0 million in cash financing commitments (the “ 2024 Unsecured SPA Notes”) .
+Added: Each investor (the “ 2024 Unsecured SPA Investors”) also received an Incremental Warrant to fund, at the 2024 Unsecured SPA Investor’s sole discretion, additional notes up to the original principal balance the 2024 Unsecured SPA Investor funded.
+Added: These funds are intended to support our core business operations and the ongoing ramp-up of the FX strategy.
+Added: On January 28, 2025, we entered into a letter agreement with certain of the 2024 Unsecured SPA Investors .
+Added: Pursuant to the letter agreement, prior to our receipt of the stockholders’ approval, such investors agreed not to convert any outstanding 2024 Unsecured SPA Notes at a conversion price less than $1.16, the initial conversion price of the 2024 Unsecured SPA Notes , and we agreed to issue, following receipt of such stockholders’ approval, to such investors who convert any U2024 Unsecured SPA Notes at the $1.16 conversion price prior to our receipt of stockholders’ approval, additional shares of Class A Common Stock as a true-up.
+Added: Stock Exchange Compliance & Stockholder and Corporate Actions
+Added: • In January 2024, we hosted a Chinese automotive supplier delegation at Faraday Future HQ.
+Added: There, we discussed strategic cooperation opportunities with the Chinese supply chain.
+Added: • In January 2024, we announced the completion of nearly 1,600 OTA upgrades and product enhancements on the FF 91 2.0, including many new features based on user R&D co-creation feedback.
+Added: • In February 2024, we effected a reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding Common Stock and a corresponding reduction in the total number of shares of Common Stock we are authorized to issue.
+Added: • In April 2024, we completed voluntary recall of our 2023 FF 91 Futurist vehicles in the United States through an OTA software update.
+Added: • In July 2024, at our annual stockholder meeting, our stockholders approved proposals to increase the number of our authorized shares, approve a reverse stock split, reelect directors, and amend the 2021 Plan, increasing the available shares under the 2021 Plan by 88,252,926 (on a pre-split adjusted basis).
+Added: • In August 2024, we filed a Certificate of Elimination to eliminate the designation of the Series A Preferred Stock classification, reclassifying it as authorized but unissued, following the automatic redemption of all outstanding Series A Preferred shares.
+Added: • In August 2024 after market close, the 1-for-40 reverse stock split became effective.
+Added: Following the reverse stock split, we have authorized 114,245,313 shares, consisting of two classes of stock:
+Added: (i) 104,245,313 shares Common Stock, and (ii) 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock.
+Added: Our Common Stock is divided into two series of stock composed of (i) 99,815,625 shares of Class A Common Stock, and (ii) 4,429,688 shares of Class B Common Stock.
+Added: • In September 2024, Nasdaq confirmed that we regained compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements.
+Added: This followed a series of actions to address deficiencies in timely filing of the Form 10-K and the Q1 2024 10-Q and a minimum bid price deficiency.
+Added: In June 2024, Nasdaq granted us continued listing, contingent upon meeting filing and minimum bid price requirements by July 31 and August 31, 2024, respectively.
+Added: In July 2024, we met the periodic reporting compliance requirement by filing our Q1 2024 Form 10-Q.
+Added: Subsequently, in August 2024, we met the minimum bid price requirements following the August 2024 Reverse Stock Split.
+Added: • In January 2025, we filed a filed a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Series A Certificate of Designation”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.
+Added: The Series A Certificate of Designation designated one share of our Preferred Stock as Series A Preferred Stock, and established and designated the preferences, rights and limitations thereof.
+Added: The Series A Preferred Stock is not convertible into any other series of stock, but votes at a rate of 3,000,000,000 votes per share.
+Added: • In January 2025, we issued one share of Series A Preferred Stock to our Global CEO, Matthias Aydt for the purchase price of $100.00.
+Added: Corporate Governance
+Added: • In April 2024, we appointed Werner Wilhelm as Executive Launch Director.
+Added: • In June 2024, Li Han resigned as a member of the Board for personal reasons.
+Added: Han also served as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
+Added: • In August 2024, we appointed Tin Mok as Head of FF UAE, where he will lead business development and strategic financing efforts in the UAE and Middle East.
+Added: • We made senior leadership changes, appointing Koti Meka as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 2024 and Aaron Ma as Acting Head of EV R&D, effective August 2024, to advance our dual-brand strategy.
+Added: • In November 2024, we appointed Xiao (Max) Ma, a long-time employee, as the Global CEO of Faraday X aiEV Inc.
+Added: • In December 2024, Dr.
+Added: Lei Gu joined as President of the Faraday X aiEV Inc., in charge of the Global EV Research and Development (R&D) Center and Vehicle Line Executive (VLE) for the FX6 program.
Segment Information
−Removed: On February 26, 2023, after an assessment by the Board of the Company’s management structure, the Board approved Mr.
−Removed: Yueting Jia, FF’s founder and Chief Product and User Ecosystem Officer (alongside the then Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
−Removed: Xuefeng Chen) reporting directly to the Board, as well as FF’s product, mobility ecosystem, I.A.I., and advanced research and development (“R&D”) technology departments reporting directly to Mr.
−Removed: The Board also approved FF’s user ecosystem, capital markets, human resources and administration, corporate strategy and China departments reporting to both Mr.
−Removed: Chen, subject to processes and controls to be determined by the Board after consultation with the Company’s management.
−Removed: Based on the changes to his responsibilities within the Company, the Board determined that Mr.
−Removed: Jia is an “officer” of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and an “executive officer” of the Company under Rule 3b-7 under the Exchange Act.
+Added: On February 26, 2023, after an assessment by the Board of our management structure, the Board approved Mr.
+Added: Yueting Jia, our founder and Chief Product and User Ecosystem Officer (alongside the then Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
+Added: Xuefeng Chen) reporting directly to the Board, as well as our product, mobility ecosystem, I.A.I., and advanced research and development (“R&D”) technology departments reporting directly to Mr.
+Added: The Board also approved our user ecosystem, capital markets, human resources and administration, corporate strategy and China departments reporting to both Mr.
+Added: Chen, subject to processes and controls to be determined by the Board after consultation with our management.
+Added: Based on the changes to his responsibilities, the Board determined that Mr.
+Added: Jia was an “officer” of within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and an “executive officer” of Rule 3b-7 under the Exchange Act.
On September 16, 2023, Mr.
−Removed: Chen notified the Company of his decision to resign from his position as Global Chief Executive Officer (“Global CEO”) and as a member of the Board effective September 29, 2023.
+Added: Chen notified us of his decision to resign from his position as CEO and as a member of the Board effective September 29, 2023.
On September 21, 2023, the Board appointed Mattias Aydt to succeed Mr.
Chen as Global CEO and as a member of the Board, effective September 29, 2023.
−Removed: The Company has determined that its co-“Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) are both its Global CEO and Chief Product and User Ecosystem Officer.
−Removed: The Company has determined that it operates in one operating segment and one reportable segment, as the co-CODM’s review financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocating resources, and evaluating financial performance.
−Removed: Substantially all of the Company’s consolidated operating activities, including its long-lived assets, are located within the U.S.
−Removed: Given the Company’s early-revenue operating stage, it currently has no concentration exposure to products, services or customers.
−Removed: Recent Developments
−Removed: Recent Governance Developments
−Removed: • On October 10, 2023, Ke Sun, a member of the Board notified the Company of her decision to resign as a director of the Company effective immediately.
−Removed: On October 16, 2023, Li Han, a member of the Board, was deemed to be an independent director as defined by Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605.
−Removed: In addition, the Board voted to reduce the size of the Board from seven to six members, effectively immediately.
−Removed: • Effective November 7, 2023, Scott Graziano, the Company’s General Counsel, was appointed Corporate Secretary.
−Removed: • On February 5, 2024, the Company filed an amendment to the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the office of the Secretary of the State of Delaware to effect an increase in the authorized shares of Common Stock from 154,437,500 to 1,389,937,500.
−Removed: • At a special meeting of the Company’s stockholders held on February 5, 2024, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to effect a reverse stock split of the Common Stock by a ratio of 1-for-3, with such action to be effected at such time and date, if at all, as determined by the Board within one year after the conclusion of the special meeting and a corresponding reduction in the total number of shares of Common Stock the Company is authorized to issue.
−Removed: On February 23, 2024, the Company filed a second amendment to the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, asa amended with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect this reverse stock split and to set the number of authorized shares of Common Stock to 463,312,500 (which is 1,389,937,500 divided by 3).
−Removed: Pursuant to the Certificate of Amendment, effective as of 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on February 29, 2024 (the “Effective Time”), every three shares of the issued and outstanding Common Stock was automatically converted into one share of Common Stock, without any change in par value per share and the number of authorized shares of Common Stock was reduced to 463,312,500.
−Removed: At the Effective Time, the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Company’s Amended and Restated 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, the Company’s Smart King Ltd.
−Removed: Equity Incentive Plan, and the Company’s Smart King Ltd.
−Removed: Special Talent Incentive Plan (collectively, the “Plans”), as well as the number of shares subject to the then-outstanding awards under each of the Plans, were proportionately adjusted, using the 1-for-3 ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole share.
−Removed: In addition, the exercise price of the then-outstanding options under each of the Plans was proportionately adjusted, using the 1-for-3 ratio, rounded up to the nearest whole cent.
−Removed: Proportionate adjustments were made to the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise or conversion of the Company’s outstanding warrants and convertible securities, as well as the applicable exercise or conversion prices.
−Removed: The Company’s Class A Common Stock began trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market on a split-adjusted basis at the opening of trading on March 1, 2024.
−Removed: The Class A Common Stock continues trading on Nasdaq under the symbol “FFIE” with a new CUSIP number (307359 703).
−Removed: The Class B Common Stock also has a new CUSIP number (307359 802).
−Removed: The Company’s publicly traded warrants continue to be traded on Nasdaq under the symbol “FFIEW” and the CUSIP number for the warrants remains unchanged.
−Removed: However, under the terms of the applicable warrant agreement, the number of shares of Class A Common Stock issuable on exercise of each warrant has been proportionately decreased.
−Removed: Specifically, following the effectiveness of the reverse stock split, every three shares of Class A Common Stock that may be purchased pursuant to the exercise of public warrants now represents one share of Class A Common Stock that may be purchased pursuant to such warrants.
−Removed: Accordingly, for the Company’s warrants trading under the symbol “FFIEW”, every three warrants are now exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $2,760.00 per share of Class A Common Stock.
−Removed: No fractional shares of Common Stock were issued as a result of the reverse stock split.
−Removed: Stockholders who would otherwise receive a fractional share were instead issued a full share in lieu of such fractional share.
−Removed: The reverse stock split affected all record holders of the Common Stock uniformly and did not affect any record holder’s percentage ownership interest in the Company, except for de minimis changes as a result of the elimination of fractional shares.
−Removed: Holders of Common Stock who hold in “street name” in their brokerage accounts did not have to take any action as a result of the reverse stock split.
−Removed: Their accounts were automatically adjusted to reflect the number of shares owned.
−Removed: Stockholders of record received information from Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company regarding their stock ownership following the reverse stock split.
−Removed: • Effective February 26, 2024, Mr.
−Removed: Chen, transitioned from his role as China Chief Executive Officer to Senior Vice President and no longer served as a Section 16 officer of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.
−Removed: Chen has subsequently resigned from the Company.
−Removed: Components of FF’s Results of Operations
+Added: We operate in one operating segment and one reportable segment.
+Added: Our Global CEO and Chief Product and User Ecosystem Officer, acting jointly serving as co-Chief Operating Decision Makers (“CODMs”), regularly evaluate our financial performance using consolidated financial information at the total-company level.
+Added: The CODMs receive regular financial and operational reporting that focuses primarily on the our consolidated loss from operations, overall cash flows, liquidity, and strategic initiatives.
+Added: For 2024, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023‑07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280):
+Added: Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures Management has identified Loss from operations, as presented in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, as the primary measure used by the CODMs to evaluate the performance of the business and allocate resources.
+Added: This measure is critical for a going concern that must carefully manage its cash outflows, particularly given that the timing of its cash inflows is influenced by external investor decisions.
+Added: We define “significant segment expense” as controllable operating costs that are regularly provided to and reviewed by management, which include the expenses presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss as Cost of revenue, Research and development, Sales and marketing, and General and administrative.
+Added: Management closely tracks its expenditure on these key expense categories through regular reviews of cash balances, near‑term cash flow projections, monthly management reports, and project management reports.
+Added: The CODMs, work in close collaboration with the our business leaders to establish critical operational targets, set project timelines, and adjust spending plans.
+Added: These leaders are responsible for implementing its strategic plans and revising targets and deadlines based on continuous internal communications and review meetings, thereby ensuring that any deviations from target spending or project timelines are promptly addressed.
+Added: This rigorous oversight supports the our strategic objectives to focus business activities the on the production, sales, and leasing of its FF 91 vehicles, and the planned launch of the FX Series vehicles.
+Added: In addition, the Company defines “other segment items” as other operating expense adjustments that arise from lease or other impairments, gains and losses on the sale or disposition of its fixed assets, or other market‑driven factors that impact Loss from operations presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss and are not part of the our recurring and controllable operating costs .
+Added: By segregating these “Other Segment Items” from “loss from operations,” we provide investors with a clear view of the expenses that management can directly influence versus those driven by external factors.
+Added: Other potentially reportable items, such as separate automotive sales and leasing revenues (currently immaterial), geographic information, depreciation expense, interest expense, or other segment-specific activities, are not separately reviewed by the CODMs.
+Added: Accordingly, these detailed segment components do not influence the CODM's decision-making or resource allocation processes and thus are not separately disclosed.
+Added: Emerging Growth Company Status
+Added: Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards.
+Added: The JOBS Act provides that a company can choose not to take advantage of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies.
+Added: Any such election to not take advantage of the extended transition period is irrevocable.
+Added: We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act and has elected to take advantage of the benefits of the extended transition period for new or revised financial accounting standards.
+Added: We expect to continue to take advantage of the benefits of the extended transition period, although we may decide to early adopt such new or revised accounting standards to the extent permitted by such standards.
+Added: This may make it difficult or impossible to compare our financial results with the financial results of another public company that is either not an emerging growth company or is an emerging growth company that has chosen not to take advantage of the extended transition period exemptions because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
+Added: Components of Our Results of Operations
Key Factors Affecting Operating Results
−Removed: FF’s performance and future success depend on several factors that present significant opportunities but also pose risks and challenges including those discussed below and in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Form 10-K.
+Added: Our performance and future success depend on several factors that present significant opportunities but also pose risks and challenges including those discussed below and, in the section, titled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Form 10-K.
Production and Operations
−Removed: FF expects to continue to incur significant operating costs that will impact its future profitability, including R&D expenses as it introduces new models and improves existing models;
−Removed: capital expenditures for the expansion of its manufacturing capacities;
+Added: We expect to continue to incur significant operating costs that will impact our future profitability, including R&D expenses as we introduce new models and improve existing models;
+Added: capital expenditures for the expansion of our manufacturing capacities;
additional operating costs and expenses for production ramp-up;
raw material procurement costs;
−Removed: general and administrative expenses as it scales its operations;
+Added: general and administrative expenses as we scale our operations;
interest expense from debt financing activities;
−Removed: and selling and distribution
−Removed: expenses as it builds its brand and markets its vehicles.
−Removed: FF may incur significant costs in connection with its services as it delivers at scale the FF 91 Futurist, including servicing and warranty costs.
−Removed: FF’s ability to become profitable in the future will depend on its ability to successfully market its vehicles and control its costs.
−Removed: As of December 31, 2023 , FF has sold four and leased six vehicles.
−Removed: As a result, FF will require substantial additional capital to develop products and fund operations for the foreseeable future.
−Removed: Until FF can generate sufficient revenue from product sales, FF will fund its ongoing operations through a combination of various funding and financing alternatives, including equipment financing of the FF ieFactory California, secured syndicated debt financing, convertible notes, working capital loans, and equity offerings, among other options.
−Removed: The particular funding mechanisms, terms, timing, and amounts are dependent on the Company’s assessment of opportunities available in the marketplace and the circumstances of the business at the relevant time.
−Removed: Any delays in the successful completion of its FF ieFactory California will impact FF’s ability to generate revenue.
−Removed: For additional discussion of the substantial doubt about FF’s ability to continue as a going concern, see Note 2, Liquidity and Capital Resources and Going Concern in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and for further details on liquidity, please see the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below.
−Removed: Revenue Recognition
+Added: and selling and distribution expenses as we builds our brand and markets our vehicles.
+Added: We may incur significant costs in connection with our services as we delivers at scale the FF 91 Futurist, including servicing and warranty costs.
+Added: Our ability to become profitable in the future will depend on our ability to successfully market our vehicles and control our costs.
+Added: Through December 31, 2024 , we have sold six and leased ten vehicles.
+Added: As a result, we will require substantial additional capital to develop products and fund operations for the foreseeable future.
+Added: Until we can generate sufficient revenue from product sales, we will fund our ongoing operations through a combination of various funding and financing alternatives, including equipment financing of the FF ieFactory California, secured syndicated debt financing, convertible notes, working capital loans, and equity offerings, among other options.
+Added: The particular funding mechanisms, terms, timing, and amounts are dependent on our assessment of opportunities available in the marketplace and the circumstances of the business at the relevant time.
+Added: Any delays in the successful completion of its FF ieFactory California will impact our ability to generate revenue.
+Added: For additional discussion of the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, see Note 2, Liquidity and Capital Resources and Going Concern in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and for further details on liquidity, please see the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below.
+Added: Revenue and Cost of Revenue
Automotive Sales Revenue
−Removed: We began the production of our FF 91 Futurist in March 2023 and started making deliveries to customers in August 2023 and have sold four and leased six vehicles for the year ended December 31, 2023.
+Added: We began the production of our FF 91 Futurist in March 2023 and started making deliveries to customers in August 2023 and have sold two and leased four vehicles for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Automotive sales revenue includes revenues related to deliveries of new vehicles, and specific other features and services including home charger, charger installation, twenty-four-seven roadside assistance, OTA software updates, internet connectivity and destination fees.
−Removed: We recognize revenue on automotive sales upon delivery to the customer, which is when control of a vehicle transfers.
+Added: We recognize revenue on automotive sales upon delivery to the customer, which is when control of vehicle transfers.
Payments are typically received at the point control transfers or in accordance with payment terms customary to the business and as indicated in the sales contract.
OTA software updates are provisioned upon transfer of control of a vehicle and recognized over time on a straight-line basis as we have a stand-ready obligation to deliver such services to the customer.
−Removed: For obligations related to automotive sales, we estimate standalone selling price by considering costs used to develop and deliver the good or service, third-party pricing of similar options and other information that may be available.
+Added: For obligations related to automotive sales, we estimate the standalone selling price by considering costs used to develop and deliver the good or service, third-party pricing of similar options and other information that may be available.
The transaction price is allocated among the performance obligations in proportion to the standalone selling price of our performance obligations.
Vehicle contracts do not contain a significant financing component.
−Removed: Revenue from immaterial promises are combined with the vehicle performance obligation and recognized when the product has been transferred.
+Added: Revenue from immaterial promises is combined with the vehicle performance obligation and recognized when the product has been transferred.
We accrue costs to transfer these immaterial goods and services regardless of whether they have been transferred.
In certain circumstances, we provide customers with a residual value guarantee which may or may not be exercised in the future.
−Removed: The impact of such residual value guarantees was immaterial to the our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the year ended December 31, 2023.
−Removed: The Company has entered into and may continue to enter into co-creator consulting agreements with its customers under which customers share feedback, driving data, ideas, experiences with its engineers, social media posts and other promotions in exchange for specified fees.
−Removed: The Company considers these arrangements consideration payable to a customer.
−Removed: The consideration paid to the customer relates to marketing and R&D services that are distinct and could be purchased by the Company from a separate third-party.
−Removed: The Company performs an analysis in which it maximizes the use of observable market inputs to ascribe a fair value to these services and record the fair value of these services to sales and marketing expense or R&D expense, as applicable.
+Added: The impact of such residual value guarantees was immaterial to our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the year ended December 31, 2024.
+Added: We have entered and may continue to enter into co-creator consulting agreements with our customers under which customers share feedback, driving data, ideas, experiences with its engineers, social media posts and other promotions in exchange for specified fees.
+Added: We consider these arrangements to be consideration payable to a customer.
+Added: The consideration paid to the customer relates to marketing and R&D services that are distinct and could be purchased by us from a separate third-party.
+Added: We perform an analysis in which we maximize the use of observable market inputs to ascribe a fair value to these services and record the fair value of these services to sales and marketing expense or R&D expense, as applicable.
Any consideration payable to a customer that is above the fair value of the distinct services being provided is treated as a reduction of revenue.
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We account for these leasing transactions as operating leases.
−Removed: We record leasing revenues to automotive leasing revenue on a straight-line basis over the contractual term, and we record the depreciation of these vehicles to cost of automotive leasing revenue.
+Added: We record leasing revenues as automotive leasing revenue on a straight-line basis over the contractual term, and we record the depreciation of these vehicles as cost of automotive leasing revenue.
As of December 31, 2024, deferred lease-related upfront payments which will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the contractual terms of the individual leases were immaterial.
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Customer deposits were $3.0 million and $3.2 million as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
−Removed: When vehicle purchase agreements are executed, the consideration for the vehicle and any accompanying products and services must be paid in advance prior to the transfer of products or services by the Company.
−Removed: Such advance payments are considered non-refundable, and the Company defers revenue related to any products or services that are not yet transferred.
+Added: When vehicle purchase agreements are executed, the consideration for the vehicle and any accompanying products and services must be paid in advance prior to our transfer of the products or services.
+Added: Such advance payments are considered non-refundable, and we defer revenue related to any products or services that are not yet transferred.
Deferred revenue is equivalent to the total transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied, or partially unsatisfied, as of the balance sheet date.
Deferred revenue related to products and services w as immaterial a s of December 31, 2024, and 2023.
−Removed: We provide a manufacturer’s warranty on all vehicles sold.
−Removed: The warranty covers the rectification of reported defects via repair, replacement, or adjustment of faulty parts or components.
−Removed: The warranty does not cover any item where failure is due to normal wear and tear.
−Removed: This assurance-type warranty does not create a performance obligation separate from the vehicle.
−Removed: Management tracks warranty claims by vehicle ID, owner, and date.
−Removed: As we continue to manufacture and sell more vehicles we will reassess and evaluate our warranty claims for purposes of our warranty accrual.
Cost of Automotive Sales Revenue
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Cost of automotive leasing revenue includes the depreciation of operating lease vehicles, cost of goods sold associated with direct sales-type leases and warranty expense related to leased vehicles.
+Added: We provide a manufacturer’s warranty on all vehicles sold.
+Added: The warranty covers the rectification of reported defects via repair, replacement, or adjustment of faulty parts or components.
+Added: The warranty does not cover any item that fails due to normal wear and tear.
+Added: This assurance-type warranty does not create a performance obligation separate from the vehicle.
+Added: Management tracks warranty claims by vehicle ID, owner, and date.
+Added: As we continue to manufacture and sell more vehicles we will reassess and evaluate our warranty claims for purposes of our warranty accrual.
Operating Expenses
Research and Development
−Removed: R&D activities represent a significant part of our business.
+Added: Research and development activities represent a significant part of our business.
Our R&D efforts focus on the design and development of our electric vehicles and continuing to prepare our prototype electric vehicles to exceed industry standards for compliance, innovation, and performance.
R&D expenses consist of personnel-related costs (including salaries, bonuses, benefits, and stock-based compensation) for our employees focused on R&D activities, other related costs, depreciation, R&D services provided by co-creators, and an allocation of overhead.
−Removed: We expect R&D expenses to decrease in the near future as we substantially have completed R& D activities related to the FF 91.
+Added: We expect R&D expenses to decrease in the near future as we substantially have completed R&D activities related to the FF 91, offset by increases in R&D expenses related to FX Series vehicles.
Sales and Marketing
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Marketing activities are those related to introducing our brand, our electric vehicles, and our electric vehicle prototypes to the market.
−Removed: We expect selling and marketing expenses to continue to increase as we bring our electric vehicles to market and seek to generate additional sales.
+Added: We expect Sales and marketing expenses to continue to increase as we bring our electric vehicles to market and seek to generate additional sales.
General and Administrative
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We expect our general and administrative expenses to increase as we continue to grow our business.
−Removed: Loss on Disposal of Property and Equipment
−Removed: Loss on disposal of property and equipment relates to the abandonment of certain FF 91 Futurist program construction in progress assets, primarily vendor tooling, machinery, and equipment, due to the redesign of the related FF 91 components and implementation of FF’s cost reduction program.
+Added: Loss on Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
+Added: Loss on disposal on property, plant, and equipment relates to the abandonment of certain FF 91 Futurist program construction in progress assets, primarily vendor tooling, machinery, and equipment, due to the redesign of the related FF 91 components and implementation of our cost reduction program.
Charges associated with disposals are recognized within operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
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Non-operating Expenses
−Removed: Change in Fair Value of (Related Party and Third Party) Notes Payable and Warrant Liabilities
−Removed: Change in fair value measurements consists of the losses and gains as a result of fair value measurements of certain notes payable and warrant liabilities which we record at fair value.
+Added: Change in Fair Value of (Related Party and Third Party) Notes Payable, Warrant Liabilities, and Derivatives Call Options
+Added: Change in fair value measurements consists of the losses and gains as a result of fair value measurements of certain notes payable, warrant liabilities, and other instruments which we record at fair value.
Loss on Settlement of (Related Party and Third Party) Notes Payable
Loss on settlement of notes payable consists of losses resulting from the settlement of notes payable as part of our ongoing financing activities and losses incurred on modifications of our notes payable that qualify as an extinguishment pursuant to ASC 470-50, Debt–Modifications and Extinguishments .
−Removed: Related Party Interest Expense
−Removed: Related party interest expense consists of interest expense on notes payable with related parties.
−Removed: Interest Expense
+Added: Interest Expense (Related Party and Third Party)
Interest expense primarily consists of interest on outstanding notes payable not marked to fair value, capital leases, certain supplier payables, and vendor payables in trust.
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Results of Operations
−Removed: Year Ended December 31,
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022
Consolidated Statements of Operations
−Removed: Auto sales $ 784 $ —
−Removed: Cost of revenues
−Removed: Auto sales 42,607 —
−Removed: Gross loss (41,823) —
+Added: Year Ended December 31,
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023
+Added: Revenue $ 539 $ 784
+Added: Cost of revenue 84,029 42,607
+Added: Gross profit (83,490) (41,823)
Operating expenses
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General and administrative 43,164 82,888
−Removed: Loss on disposal of property and equipment 4,453 2,695
+Added: Settlement on accrued research and development expenses (14,935) —
+Added: Lease impairment, net 1,847 —
+Added: Loss on disposal on property, plant, and equipment 1,667 4,453
Change in fair value of earnout liability — 2,033
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Loss from operations (149,738) (286,054)
−Removed: Change in fair value of notes payable and warrant liabilities 89,860 (70,512)
+Added: Change in fair value of notes payable, warrant liabilities, and derivative call options (12,556) 89,860
Change in fair value of related party notes payable and related party warrant liabilities 253 7,101
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Loss before income taxes (356,114) (431,635)
−Removed: Income tax provision (109) (61)
+Added: Income tax benefit (expense) 267 (109)
Net loss $ (355,847) $ (431,744)
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
Revenue $ 539 $ 784 $ (245) (31.3) %
−Removed: Automotive sales revenue was $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 .
−Removed: We started vehicle delivery to our customers during the third quarter of 2023 and this amount is primarily driven by the four cars that were sold through December 31, 2023 .
−Removed: There was no sales revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022.
+Added: Revenue decreased by $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
+Added: Automotive sales revenue was $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.8 million for the same period in 2023, while automotive leasing revenue increased by an immaterial amount.
+Added: Additionally, the number of vehicles delivered was six for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to ten for the same period in 2023.
+Added: The 2023 sales revenue benefited from the initial delivery of our flagship luxury electric vehicle, the FF 91 Futurist.
Cost of Revenue
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
Cost of revenue $ 84,029 $ 42,607 $ 41,422 97.2 %
−Removed: $ 42,607 $ — $ 42,607 — %
−Removed: Cost of revenue\ was $42.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 .
−Removed: We started to recognize automotive sales revenue during the year ended December 31, 2023 and the corresponding cost of revenue.
−Removed: Cost of revenue is primarily driven by higher costs of early-stage cost inefficiencies including lower fixed cost absorption largely due to depreciation of tooling and
−Removed: To a lesser extent, cost of revenue includes higher initial manufacturing inefficiencies coupled with higher initial cost of parts resulting from lower volume associated with delivery of the FF 91 Futurist vehicles.
+Added: Cost of revenue increased by $41.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
+Added: This increase was primarily driven by higher depreciation expenses as equipment was placed into service to enhance production capabilities, particularly in the paint and body shop.
+Added: Additionally, the increase reflects greater corporate cost absorption into inventory and cost of revenue, including expenses related to FF ieFactory California lease agreement, which commenced in late 2023, and the Collateralized Loan financing, initiated in 2024.
+Added: During the year ended December 31, 2024, we continued expanding our production capabilities to include both luxury and more affordable electric vehicles.
+Added: This strategic shift, aligned with broader market demand, is expected to increase fixed cost allocations to cost of revenues as new equipment is placed into service.
+Added: We remain focused on optimizing production efficiencies and preparing the FF ieFactory California facility for planned new product lines.
Research and Development
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
Research and development $ 25,227 $ 132,021 $ (106,794) (80.9) %
−Removed: The decrease in R&D expense is primarily due to the reduction in engineering, design, and testing services of $125.9 million as we substantially completed R&D activities related to the FF 91 Futurist vehicle in 2022.
−Removed: Further, as we started production in March 2023, certain costs were recognized as cost of revenue and certain materials purchases were capitalized to inventory versus all being recognized as R&D expense.
−Removed: In addition, there was a decrease in personnel and compensation expenses of $20.2 million due to a decrease in headcount and a decrease in professional services of $15.1 million as part of cost saving measures implemented by us in light of our financial position.
+Added: R&D expense decreased by $106.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
+Added: This reduction was primarily driven by a $53.6 million decrease due to salary and headcount reductions, along with the reassignment of R&D personnel to production roles, and a $35.2 million decrease in engineering, design, and testing costs.
+Added: As we transition from an R&D-intensive focus to a greater emphasis on full-scale production resources are being reallocated from R&D to manufacturing to enhance operational efficiency.
+Added: This shift prioritizes the commercialization of past R&D advancements while enabling continued but more targeted innovation.
+Added: To sustain progress with lower internal costs, we have also established strategic partnerships with technology providers and industry experts.
+Added: Additionally, we are refocusing our R&D efforts on developing more affordable electric vehicle platforms, expanding our technology portfolio to meet broader market demands.
+Added: This strategic shift ensures continued innovation across both luxury and more accessible segments, aligning with evolving industry trends.
Sales and Marketing
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
Sales and marketing $ 9,278 $ 22,836 $ (13,558) (59.4) %
−Removed: Sales and marketing expenses did not significantly fluctuate from the prior year.
−Removed: These efforts remained consistent as we only began vehicle deliveries in the third quarter of 2023.
+Added: Sales and marketing expense decreased by $13.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023 .
+Added: The reduction was primarily driven by a $7.7 million decrease in compensation expense, a $3.6 million decrease in general expenses (primarily due to lease termination costs in 2023 ), and a $1.7 million decrease in marketing costs.
+Added: Despite a reduction in sales and marketing personnel, we continue to market effectively by leveraging our Co-Creation strategy, which engages industry pioneers and influential personalities.
+Added: Through this approach, we expand our brand by collaborating with high-profile figures and integrating users in our product development and marketing processes.
+Added: Additionally, we host VIP events and participate in major industry showcases to offer customers and stakeholders immersive experiences of our flagship vehicles and prototypes, further enhancing customer engagement and brand visibility.
+Added: These efforts enable us to optimize our marketing reach and increase brand awareness while maintaining lower internal costs.
General and Administrative
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
General and administrative $ 43,164 $ 82,888 $ (39,724) (47.9) %
−Removed: The decrease in general and administrative expense is primarily due to a decrease in compensation expense of $20.6 million and professional services expenses of $18.6 million due to our financial position;
−Removed: partially offset by general costs of $12.2 million primarily related to an increase in property insurance and Director & Officer Insurance.
−Removed: Loss on disposal of property and equipment
+Added: General and administrative expense decreased by $39.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
+Added: This decline was mainly due to a reduction of $23.2 million in professional service fees, a $10.7 million, decrease in insurance—primary related to a reduction of directors and officers’ insurance, and a $7.4 million decrease in general expenses—largely reflecting lower lease termination costs in 2023.
+Added: Additionally, changes in the overhead allocation of General and administrative expenses are largely offset by the change in depreciation and consumables expenses.
+Added: Overhead allocation is the process of redistributing shared corporate costs across various departments or business units.
+Added: This approach ensures that each piece of the organization bears its fair share of indirect expenses, thereby enhancing cost transparency and enabling more accurate financial analysis and decision-making.
+Added: These reductions reflect our ongoing cost-cutting initiatives focused on at optimizing general and administrative expenses.
+Added: We have implemented measures to streamline operations, including renegotiating vendor agreements, consolidating office space to reduce rent, and restructuring our workforce to minimize wage-related expenses, all while maintaining operational efficiency.
+Added: Settlement of Accrued Research and Development expenses
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
−Removed: Loss on disposal of property and equipment $ 4,453 $ 2,695 $ 1,758 65.2 %
−Removed: The increase in loss on disposal of property and equipment was the result of the sale of a property/equipment satisfying liquidity needs to fund short-term business activities.
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
+Added: Settlement on accrued research and development expenses $ (14,935) $ — $ (14,935) NM*
+Added: *NM = not meaningful
+Added: A $14.9 million gain from the settlement of previously accrued R&D expenses was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2024, with no comparable gain or loss in comparable year of 2023 .
+Added: This gain resulted from a settlement that resolved ongoing disputes over unpaid invoices due to Palantir.
+Added: As of the date of settlement, we had accrued approximately $19.9 million of R&D expenses .
+Added: Following arbitration, the parties reached a settlement which we agreed to pay Palantir $5.0 million.
+Added: During the year ended December 31, 2024, we paid $0.2 million in cash and fulfilled the remaining $4.8 million obligation with the issuance of 1,080,294 shares of Class A Common Stock.
+Added: We recognized a gain of $14.9 million , reflecting the difference between the accrued expenses and the final settlement amount paid to Palantir.
+Added: Lease Impairment, net
+Added: Year Ended December 31, Change
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
+Added: Lease impairment, net $ 1,847 $ — $ 1,847 NM*
+Added: NM = not meaningful
+Added: During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded a $1.8 million impairment loss related to lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets.
+Added: This loss resulted from moving out of a leased store facility, a leased research facility, and an administrative facility in China, as we worked with landlords to negotiate the related lease terminations.
+Added: We have taken steps to optimize our operational footprint by reducing unnecessary overhead to align with current needs.
+Added: These initiatives, including lease terminations and renegotiations, have contributed to a more efficient cost structure and helped reduce ongoing lease obligations.
+Added: Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
+Added: Year Ended December 31, Change
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
+Added: Loss on disposal on property, plant, and equipment $ 1,667 $ 4,453 $ (2,786) (62.6) %
+Added: Loss on disposal on property, plant, and equipment decreased by $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
+Added: We dispose of equipment when the assets become obsolete, costly to maintain, or are replaced by more efficient technologies.
Change in Fair Value of Earnout Liability
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
Change in fair value of earnout liability $ — $ 2,033 $ (2,033) (100.0) %
−Removed: As of December 31, 2022, the Company reclassified the earnout shares from equity classification to liability classification as a result of the Company having insufficient authorized shares to share-settle the earnout, which was previously determined to be equity classified under ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity .
−Removed: As of August 25, 2023, we reclassified the Earnout Shares from liability classification to equity classification as a result of us having sufficient authorized shares to share-settle the earnout, which was determined to be equity classified under ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity .
−Removed: The $2.0 million decrease in the earnout liability was recognized as a change in fair value of earnout liability during the third quarter of 2023 and there was no comparable expense in the prior period .
−Removed: Change in Fair Value of Notes Payable and Warrant Liabilities
+Added: During the year ended December 31, 2024, no earnout shares were re-measured at fair value, as the earnout remained classified in equity (Additional Paid-in Capital) following its reclassification in 2023.
+Added: As a result, there was no impact on earnings from fair value adjustments.
+Added: In contrast, d uring the year ended December 31, 2023 , a $2.0 million decrease in the earnout liability was recorded as a Change in fair value of earnout liability.
+Added: The earnout was initially recorded as a liability in 2022 and continued to be remeasured at fair value until August 25, 2023, when it was reclassified to equity (Additional paid-in capital) upon obtaining sufficient authorized shares for settlement under ASC 815-40.
+Added: This reclassification resulted in the earnout no longer meeting the criteria for liability classification, thereby ceasing subsequent fair value remeasurement through earnings.
+Added: Change in Fair Value of Notes Payable, Warrant Liabilities, and Derivative Call Options
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
−Removed: Change in fair value of notes payable and warrant liabilities $ 89,860 $ (70,512) $ 160,372 (227.4) %
−Removed: The change in the fair value of notes payable and warrant liabilities is primarily due to notes payable and warrant liabilities revalued during 2023 at predominantly lower fair values due to pricing inputs that use the market price of the Company’s Common Stock and debt discount rate which have experienced large declines.
−Removed: As of December 31, 2022 the Company had $41.7 million of notes payable outstanding, compared with $118.9 million outstanding as of December 31, 2023 , excluding the impact of mark to market valuation adjustments.
−Removed: During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized a gain in the change in fair value of notes payable and warrant liabilities of $69.7 million, specific to the change in fair value of our warrant liabilities, which was driven by the significant decline in the Company’s stock price.
−Removed: Change in Fair Value of Related Party Payable and Related Party Warrant Liabilities
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 %
+Added: Change in fair value of notes payable, warrant liabilities, and derivative call options $ (12,556) $ 89,860 $ (102,416) (114.0) %
+Added: The Change in fair value of notes payable, warrant liabilities, and derivative call options decreased by $102.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023 resulting in a net loss on the change in fair value of the underlying instruments.
+Added: This reduction was primarily driven by (i) an increase in the fair value of Junior Secured SPA Notes, which were issued during 2024 (ii) the recognition and remeasurement of a derivative call option which caused a loss on change in fair value of $29.7 million and (iii) a $24.3 million loss upon issuance of the 2024 Unsecured SPA Notes.
+Added: The fair value of our Junior Secured SPA Notes increased predominantly, driven by improvements in the conversion price of the debt, increases in our stock price, multiple repricing events and a reduced volatility assumption.
+Added: The 2024 Unsecured SPA Notes generated losses at issuance as the notes and warrants were issued with substantially in the money conversion terms.
+Added: In contrast, during 2023 decreasing stock prices reduced the fair value of our outstanding notes payable and warrants as these instruments are remeasured based on stock price and volatility resulting in recognition of gain from Change in fair value of notes payable, warrant liabilities, and derivative call options.
+Added: Change in Fair Value of Related Party Notes Payable and Related Party Warrant Liabilities
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
−Removed: Change in fair value of related party payable and related party warrant liabilities $ 7,101 $ — $ 7,101 — %
−Removed: We did not have any related party notes payable or warrants that were re-measured at fair value during the year ended December 31, 2022.
−Removed: In May 2023,we entered into Unsecured SPA Notes (as defined in Note 6, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities, in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements) with MHL, who is a related party, and V W Investment.
−Removed: On December 31, 2023 , the related party Unsecured SPA Notes and warrant were revalued at a lower fair value than at their issuance due to pricing inputs that use the market price of the Class A Common Stock and debt discount rate which have experienced a decline.
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
+Added: Change in fair value of related party notes payable and related party warrant liabilities $ 253 $ 7,101 $ (6,848) (96.4) %
+Added: The gain from Change in fair value of related party notes payable and related party warrant liabilities decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024, when compared with the same period in 2023 primarily due to decrease in activity associated with related parties notes payable carried at fair value.
+Added: During 2024 we received from related parties gross cash proceeds of $1.5 million in exchange for the Unsecured Convertible Notes ( as defined in Note 7, Notes Payable to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) and converted 2023 Unsecured SPA Notes with an aggregate principal balance of $0.7 million.
+Added: In contrast, during 2023 we received related parties gross cash proceeds $23.0 million and converted an aggregate principal balance of $22.3 million.
Loss on Settlement of Notes Payable
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
Loss on settlement of notes payable $ (161,725) $ (217,019) $ 55,294 (25.5) %
−Removed: The increase in the Loss on settlement of notes payable during the year ended December 31, 2023 is primarily driven by a higher conversion volume during the period and a larger loss on settlement per dollar principal.
−Removed: During the year ended December 31, 2023 note holders converted $200.6 million of notes payable, excluding the impact of mark to market valuation adjustments, compared with $119.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2022.
−Removed: The increase in the loss on settlement per
−Removed: dollar of principal is driven by the trailing-twelve-month trend of declines in the fair value of our notes payable driven by the change in the stock price over the period.
+Added: The decrease in the Loss on settlement of notes payable of $55.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 was driven by a 30% decrease in the notes payable c onversion activity during the period compared with the same period in 2023.
+Added: During 2024, noteholders converted $141.0 million of principal balance of notes payable compared to $222.9 million of principal balance in 2023.
+Added: Additionally, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt, stemming from contractual modifications to our SPA Portfolio Notes, of $13.1 million in 2023 but only $2.7 million in 2024, further contributing to the overall decrease.
+Added: The decrease was partially offset by a higher average loss on settlement per dollar of principal during 2024.
Loss on Settlement of Related Party Notes Payable
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
Loss on settlement of related party notes payable $ (14,295) $ (20,045) $ 5,750 (28.7) %
−Removed: We did not have any related party notes payable that settled during the year ended December 31, 2022.
−Removed: In May 2023, we entered into Unsecured SPA Notes with MHL, who is a related party.
−Removed: During the year ended December 31, 2023 , the related party converted Unsecured SPA Notes with prin cipal balanc es of $22.3 million in exchange for 5.0 million shares of Class A Common Stock.
+Added: During the year ended December 31, 2024 a related party converted 2023 Unsecured SPA Notes.
+Added: with an aggregate principal balance of $0.7 million in exchange for 33,107 shares.
+Added: We recognized a $0.2 million Loss on settlement of related party notes payable for the difference between the fair value of the shares issued and the fair value of the debt instrument In addition, as discussed in Note 8, Related Party Transactions in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, we also recognized a $14.1 million loss on related party notes from the recognition of interest and penalties and the increase of principal due to our breach of the agreement with Chongqing Leshi Small Loan Co., Ltd.
+Added: (“Chonqing”).
+Added: There was no comparable related party loss in the comparable prior year period.
+Added: During the year ended December 31, 2023, a related party converted 2023 Unsecured SPA Notes with an aggregate principal balance of $22.3 million in exchange for 125,267 shares of Class A Common Stock.
We recognized a Loss on settlement of related party notes payable for the difference between the fair value of the shares issued and the fair value of the debt instrument
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Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
Interest expense $ (7,895) $ (2,288) $ (5,607) 245.1 %
−Removed: The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to our repayment of $85.0 million of Ares notes payable principal and the conversion of $73.9 million of ATW NPA notes payable principal into the Class A Common Stock in the year ended December 31, 2022.
−Removed: The SPA Notes are carried at fair value and fluctuations in interest expense are included in the change in fair value of notes payable.
+Added: Interest expense increased by $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
+Added: This increase was primarily due to financial obligations associated with the FF ieFactory California manufacturing facility in Hanford, California.
+Added: We pursued a sale-leaseback arrangement for this facility to generate liquidity for operational and facility enhancements.
+Added: However, due to conditions within the sale-leaseback agreement, the transaction was treated as a financing arrangement under U.S.
+Added: generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), resulting in interest expense rather than lease expense.
Related Party Interest Expense
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
Related party interest expense $ (8,710) $ (753) $ (7,957) 1056.7 %
−Removed: The decrease in related party interest expense was due to an agreement, dated December 27, 2022, with Chongqing Leshi Small Loan Co., Ltd, a related party, according to which it was agreed that a portion of principal and all outstanding accrued interest was waived.
+Added: Related party interest expense increased by $8.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
+Added: The increase was primarily due to our default on the loan with our related party lender Chongqing, in the first quarter of 2024, which triggered an increase in the interest rate as well as additional interest expense and penalties.
Other Expense, net
Year Ended December 31, Change
−Removed: (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Amount %
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount %
Other expense, net $ (1,448) $ (2,437) $ 989 (40.6 %)
−Removed: The change in other expense, net was primarily due to a decrease in foreign currency transaction losses resulting from the revaluation of transactions denominated in currencies other than U.S.
−Removed: Dollars that are remeasured at the end of each period.
+Added: Other expense, net decreased $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
+Added: In 2024, the U.S.
+Added: dollar's continued strengthening against the Chinese yuan (CNY) resulted in a foreign currency transaction loss within Other expense, net.
+Added: However, this loss was smaller than the loss recorded in 2023, contributing to the overall reduction in Other expense, net.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
+Added: Going Concern
We have evaluated whether there are certain conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements are issued.
−Removed: Based on our recurring losses from operations since inception and continued cash outflows from operating activities
−Removed: (all as described below), we have concluded that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements were issued.
+Added: Based on our recurring losses from operations since inception and continued cash outflows from operating activities (all as described below), we have concluded that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the date that these Consolidated Financial Statements were issued.
+Added: Preparation of Financial statements
The Consolidated Financial Statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Accordingly, the Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a basis that assumes we will continue as a going concern, and which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business.
−Removed: We had and will continue to devote substantial effort and, to the extent available, capital resources, to strategic planning, engineering, design, and development of its electric vehicle platform, development of vehicle models, optimizing the build out of the FF ieFactory, California, and capital raising.
−Removed: We incurred cumulative losses from operations, negative cash flows from operating activities, and have an accumulated deficit of $3,958.5 million, an unrestricted cash balance of $1.9 million and a negative working capital position of $169.8 million as of December 31, 2023.
−Removed: During 2023, we delivered our first vehicles but expect to continue to generate significant operating losses for the foreseeable future.
−Removed: We have funded our operations and capital needs primarily through the issuance of related party notes payable and notes payable, convertible notes, and the sale of common stock.
−Removed: See Note 7, Notes Payable and Note 8, Related Party Transactions , convertible notes, and the sale of common stock, of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K..
−Removed: Pursuant to the Secured SPA, Unsecured SPA, the Unsecured Streeterville SPA, the FFVV Joinder and the Senyun Joinder (collectively the “SPA Commitments”), we obtained commitments from several investors.
−Removed: At December 31, 2023, commitments under the SPA Commitments totaled $554.5 million, of which $343.2 million was funded, $211.3 million remained to be funded, and $112.9 million was outstanding.
−Removed: At December 31, 2023, Optional Commitments under the SPA Commitments totaled $366.0 million, of which $39.0 million was funded, $327.0 million remained to be funded, and $1.0 million was outstanding.
−Removed: The remaining amounts to be funded as of December 31, 2023, is subject the achievement of delivery milestones, satisfaction of closing conditions, resolving disputes with investors, and satisfaction or waiver of other conditions, including for a portion of such financing an effective registration statement for the shares underlying the applicable notes.
+Added: Capital Investment, SPA Portfolio Notes, and Future Equity Plans
+Added: We have and will continue to devote substantial effort and, to the extent available, capital resources, to strategic planning, engineering, design, and development of its electric vehicle platform, development of vehicle models, finalizing the build out of the FF ieFactory California manufacturing facility, and capital raising.
+Added: We have incurred cumulative losses from operations, negative cash flows from operating activities, and we have an accumulated deficit of $4,314.3 million, an unrestricted cash balance of $7.2 million and a negative working capital position of $120.9 million as of December 31, 2024.
+Added: During 2024 , we funded our operations and capital needs primarily through the issuance of notes payable and related party notes payable convertible notes (see Note 7, Notes Payable and Note 8, Related Party Transactions ), and the sale of Common Stock.
+Added: Debt Commitments under SPA Portfolio Notes and Other Notes
+Added: SPA Portfolio Notes:
+Added: We have issued various financing arrangements collectively known as the SPA Portfolio Notes.
+Added: These are categorized as follows:
+Added: (i) Secured SPA Notes;
+Added: (ii) 2023 Unsecured SPA Notes;
+Added: (iii) Junior Secured SPA Notes;
+Added: (iv) and 2024 Unsecured SPA Notes.
+Added: As of December 31, 2024, the SPA Portfolio Notes were in good standing.
+Added: Pursuant to the SPA Portfolio Notes commitments (collectively the “SPA Commitments”) (see Note 7, Notes Payable and Note 8, Related Party Transactions ), we obtained commitments from several investors.
+Added: On December 31, 2024, the SPA Commitments totaled $614.5 million, of which $405.3 million was funded, $209.2 million remained to be funded, and $43.2 million in principal was outstanding.
+Added: On December 31, 2024, optional commitments under the SPA Commitments totaled $426.0 million, of which $50.9 million was funded, $375.1 million remained to be funded, and $3.1 million was outstanding.
+Added: The remaining amounts to be funded as of December 31, 2024, are subject the achievement of delivery milestones, satisfaction of closing conditions, resolving disputes with investors, and satisfaction or waiver of other conditions, including for a portion of such financing an effective registration statement for the shares underlying the applicable notes.
We may be unable to satisfy the closing conditions under the SPA Commitments or obtain additional incremental convertible senior secured note purchasers under the SPA Commitments or other debt or equity financing in a timely manner, on acceptable terms, or at all.
−Removed: On November 11, 2022, we entered into a three-year Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (the “SEPA”) with Yorkville.
−Removed: Under terms of the SEPA, we may, at our option, issue and sell from time to time up to $200.0 million (which can be increased up to $350.0 million in the aggregate under the Company’s option) of common stock to an affiliate of Yorkville Advisors, subject to certain limitations.
−Removed: As of December 31, 2023, we had the right to issue and sell up to an additional $192.5 million, or $342.5 million if we exercises our option under the SEPA.
−Removed: On June 16, 2023, we filed a shelf registration on Form S-3 with the SEC (the “Shelf Registration”), which was declared effective by the SEC on June 28, 2023.
−Removed: As a result, we may from time-to-time issue up to $300.0 million of common stock and/or warrants in the aggregate.
−Removed: As of December 31, 2023, we had the right to sell up to $271.9 million under the Shelf Registration.
−Removed: Under applicable SEC rules and regulations, because FF failed to timely file this Form 10-K it is not S-3 eligible and the Shelf Registration Statement is no longer effective.
−Removed: See Note 11, Stockholders’ Equity, of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.
−Removed: In addition, on September 26, 2023, we also entered into a sales agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, B.
+Added: Other Financing Arrangements and Related Party Notes:
+Added: Additional financing is provided via convertible debt instruments, equipment financing arrangements, and related party notes that support our operations and capital expenditures.
+Added: As of December 31, 2024, all notes were in good standing.
+Added: Standby Equity Purchase Agreement, At-The-Market Offerin g , and Equity Issuance Constraints
+Added: Standby Equity Purchase Agreement
+Added: On November 11, 2022, we entered into the SEPA, which expires in November 2025.
+Added: Under the terms of the SEPA, we may, at our option, issue and sell from time to time up to $200.0 million (which can be increased up to $350.0 million in the aggregate at our option) of Class A Common Stock to Yorkville, subject to certain limitations.
+Added: As of December 31, 2024, we had the right to issue and sell up to an additional $192.5 million, or $342.5 million if we exercise our option under the SEPA.
+Added: At-The-Market Offerin g
+Added: In addition, on September 26, 2023, we entered into a sales agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, B.
Riley Securities, Inc., A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, Wedbush Securities Inc.
and Maxim Group LLC, as sales agents, to sell shares of Class A Common Stock, from time to time, with aggregate gross sales proceeds of up to $90.0 million pursuant to the Registration Statement as an “at-the-market” offering under the Securities Act (the “ATM Program”).
−Removed: The ATM Program has been the primary source of liquidity for us since September 2023.
−Removed: Under applicable SEC rules and regulations, because FF failed to timely file this Form 10-K, it is not S-3 eligible and cannot access the ATM Program.
−Removed: For additional information see “Risk Factors – Risks Related to FF’s Common Stock – FF is unable to utilize its “at-the-market” equity program.”
−Removed: Our ability to issue and sell additional shares of common stock or warrants under the SEPA is constrained by the number of authorized shares.
−Removed: We must consider shares issuable under convertible debt, warrants or other obligations with equity rights.
−Removed: In addition, equity issuances can potentially trigger provisions under the SPA Commitments that increase the number of shares to be issued upon conversion and reduce the strike price of related warrants.
−Removed: This could result in us having inadequate authorized shares to meet our outstanding commitments.
−Removed: Despite the potential access to liquidity resulting from the SEPA and the unfunded commitments from the SPA Commitments, we project that we will require substantial additional funds to continue operations and support production of the FF 91.
−Removed: If we are unable to find additional sources of capital, we will not have sufficient resources to fund our outstanding obligations and continue operations and we will likely have to file for bankruptcy protection and our assets will likely be liquidated.
−Removed: Our equity holders would likely not receive any recovery at all in a bankruptcy scenario.
+Added: Under applicable SEC rules and regulations, because we failed to timely file our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as well as our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, we will not be eligible to access the ATM Program until August 1, 2025, at the earliest.
+Added: Equity Issuance Constraints
+Added: Our ability to issue and sell additional shares of Common Stock or warrants to support ongoing capital needs is further constrained by the number of authorized shares.
+Added: In addition to outstanding shares, we must also consider shares reserved for issuance under convertible debt, warrants or other obligations with equity rights.
+Added: In addition, equity issuances can potentially trigger various anti-dilution features in our debt and equity instruments that increase the number of shares to be issued and/or reduce the exercise price.
+Added: This could result in us having inadequate authorized shares to meet its outstanding commitments.
+Added: Capital Needs, FX Series Production, and Bankruptcy Risk
+Added: We project that we will require substantial additional funds to continue operations and support production of the FF 91, and we also plan to initiate production of our FX Series of vehicles.
+Added: If additional capital is not secured, we will not have sufficient resources to meet our obligations and continue operations, which could result in bankruptcy protection and asset liquidation, with equity holders receiving little to no recovery.
+Added: However, the anticipated start of FX Series production is expected to generate new revenue streams and enhance operational performance, thereby partially mitigating near-term cash flow pressures.
+Added: However, if additional capital is not secured, we will not have sufficient resources to meet our obligations and continue operations, which could result in bankruptcy protection and asset liquidation, with equity holders receiving little to no recovery.
+Added: Funding Alternatives and Risks
We continue to explore various funding and financing alternatives to fund our ongoing operations and to ramp up production.
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While we are actively engaged in negotiations with potential financing sources, we may be unable to raise additional capital on terms acceptable to us or at all.
−Removed: In addition to the risk that our assumptions and analyses may prove incorrect, the projections may underestimate the professional fees and other costs to be incurred related to the pursuit of various financing options currently being considered or may be considered in the future and ongoing legal risks.
−Removed: Capital needs to fund development of our remaining product portfolio will highly depend on the market success and profitability of the FF 91 and our ability to accurately estimate and control costs.
−Removed: Apart from the FF 91 series, substantial additional capital would be required to fund operations, research, development, and design efforts for future vehicles.
−Removed: As of and since December 31, 2023, we were and have been in default on the Secured SPA Notes.
−Removed: All of the related notes have been presented as current given any waivers received are not for a sufficient duration and the events of default are reasonably certain to continue.
−Removed: Since April 2023, we have been in breach of our debt agreement with Chongqing Leshi Small Loan Co., Ltd., a related party, with an outstanding principal balance of $4.5 million.
−Removed: As a result of the default, the interest rate on the outstanding principal balance has increased to a rate of 18% per annum until the event of default is no longer applicable.
+Added: In addition to the risk that our assumptions and analyses may prove incorrect, the projections may underestimate the professional fees and other costs to be incurred related to the pursuit of various financing options currently being considered and ongoing legal risks.
+Added: Capital needs to fund development of the our remaining product portfolio will highly depend on the market success and profitability of the FF 91 and the launch of the FX series, and our ability to accurately estimate and control costs.
+Added: Apart from the FF 91 series and FX series, substantial additional capital will be required to fund operations, research, development, and design efforts for future vehicles.
+Added: Going Concern and Future Capital Strat egy
+Added: Despite our diversified financing structure - including the SPA Portfolio Notes, convertible debt instruments, and equipment financing, and targeted inflows from new debt, and anticipated equity - and our current cash flow projections, our recurring operating losses and continuing negative cash flows from operations continue to raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Sources of Liquidity
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We also have access to various sources of additional capital, including the SEPA and the SPA Commitments.
−Removed: Our ability to access these sources of capital and further information on amounts available is discussed in Note 2, Liquidity and Capital Resources , of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.
+Added: Our ability to access these sources of capital and further information on amounts available is discussed in Note 2, Liquidity and Capital Resources and Going Concern, of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.
Significant Related Party Notes Payable and Notes Payable Facilities
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The related parties include employees as well as affiliates of employees and affiliates and other companies controlled or previously controlled by our founder and Chief Product and User Ecosystem Officer.
−Removed: For more information on the outstanding related party notes payable and notes payable as well as the related schedules of maturities, see Note 7, Notes Payable , and Note 8, Related Party Transactions , of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this From 10-K.
−Removed: Related party notes payable consists of the following as of December 31, 2023:
−Removed: (in thousands) Contractual
−Removed: Date Contractual
−Removed: Related party notes – China December 31, 2023 18.0% $ 5,103
−Removed: Related party notes – Unsecured SPA August 2029 10% - 15% 542
−Removed: Related party notes – China various other Due on Demand —% 3,789
−Removed: Related Party Notes- Other February, 2024 5.27% $ 326
−Removed: Related party notes payable, current $ (9,760)
−Removed: Related party notes payable, less current $ —
+Added: For more information on the outstanding related party notes payable and notes payable as well as the related schedules of maturities, see Note 7, Notes Payable , and Note 8, Related Party Transactions , of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.
We have entered into notes payable agreements with third parties, which consist of the following as of December 31, 2024:
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Secured SPA Notes Various 10% - 15% $ 3,118 $ 2,651 $ (312) $ 5,457
−Removed: Unsecured SPA Notes *
−Removed: Various dates in 2029 10%-15% 13,885 1,208 (2,613) 12,480
+Added: 2023 Unsecured SPA Notes Various dates in 2029 10% - 15% 4,380 2,844 (508) 6,716
+Added: Junior Secured SPA Notes September 2029 10% 28,840 13,163 (15,944) 26,059
+Added: 2024 Unsecured SPA Notes December 2029 10% 10,015 8,741 (11,724) 7,032
Notes payable – China other
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$ 50,577 $ 27,399 $ (28,488) $ 49,488
−Removed: Related party notes payable $ (542)
−Removed: Notes payable, current portion (91,150)
−Removed: Notes payable, less current portion $ —
−Removed: * includes amounts attributed to the Unsecured Streeterville SPA
−Removed: All notes are classified as current as of December 31, 2023.
+Added: Notes payable, current $ 4,224
+Added: Notes payable, long-term portion $ 45,264
+Added: Related party notes payable consists of the following as of December 31, 2024:
+Added: (in thousands) Contractual
+Added: Date Contractual
+Added: Unsecured Convertible Note April 2024 (1) 4.27% $ 1,364
+Added: Notes Payable — China April 2027 18.0% 4,382
+Added: Notes Payable on Demand — China Due on Demand —% 417
+Added: FFGP Note Various 2024 (1)
+Added: 4.27% - 5.27% 1,576
+Added: Convertible FFGP Note 'May 2024 (1)
+Added: Other Notes Due on Demand 12.00% 75
+Added: Related party notes payable, current $ 5,310
+Added: Related party notes payable, long-term $ 2,754
Cash Flow Analysis
For the Year Ended
+Added: (in thousands) 2024 2023
Net cash (used in) provided by:
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Operating Activities
−Removed: We continue to experience negative cash flows from operations as we design and develop our vehicles and build our infrastructure both in the U.S.
−Removed: Our cash flows from operating activities are significantly affected by our cash investments to support the growth of our business in areas such as R&D associated with our electric vehicles, corporate planning, and general and administrative functions.
−Removed: Our operating cash flows are also affected by our working capital needs to support growth and fluctuations in personnel related expenditures, accounts payable, accrued interest, other current liabilities, deposits, and other current assets.
−Removed: Net cash used in operating activities was $278.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
−Removed: The largest components of our cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 were $286.1 million of operating losses, primarily driven by personnel and compensation expense of $98.0 million and professional services of $35.3 million as well as cost of goods sold of $42.6 million, and cash outflows related to increasing inventory of $29.8 million and decreases to accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities of $42.5 million
−Removed: Net cash used in operating activities was $383.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
−Removed: The largest components of our cash used by operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 were professional and contracted services totaling $124.6 million, compensation, benefits and related expenses totaling $120.4 million and prepaid insurance totaling $21.7 million.
+Added: We continue to experience negative operating cash flows as we advance the design and development of our vehicles and expand our infrastructure in both the United States and China.
+Added: Our operating cash flows are significantly affected by fluctuations in working capital components, including changes in personnel expenses, accounts payable, accrued interest, other current liabilities, deposits, and current assets.
+Added: For the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $70.2 million, compared to $278.2 million for the same period in 2023 —an improvement of $208.0 million.
+Added: The reduction of $75.9 million in Net loss is an improvement in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 ;
+Added: however, this figure includes various non-cash transactions that are excluded when calculating cash flow from operating activities.
+Added: Non-cash adjustments:
+Added: Non-cash adjustments increased by $62.5 million in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 .
+Added: This increase was comprised of a $105.6 million increase in fair value adjustments on Change in fair value of notes payable, warrant liabilities, and derivative call options, and a $29.0 million increase in Depreciation and amortization expense.
+Added: These adjustments were partially offset by a $55.3 million decrease in Loss on settlement of notes payable and a $14.9 million gain from settling previously accrued R&D expenses.
+Added: As these adjustments do not represent actual cash changes, they are disclosed for reconciliation purposes consistent with the cash flow statement.
+Added: Changes in working capital:
+Added: Changes in working capital increased by $69.6 million in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
+Added: For the year ended December 31, 2024, changes in working capital included favorable shifts in our operating assets and liabilities.
+Added: Notable contributors to the change were a $36.0 million change in Inventory balances, a $40.9 million change in Accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities, and a $19.8 million change in Other current and non-current assets.
+Added: These were partially offset by a $22.6 million change in Accounts payable, and an $15.0 million change in Deposits.
+Added: While these figures are detailed in the cash flow statement, they underscore the critical role that effective working capital management has played in reducing our operating cash outflows.
+Added: The reductions in cash outlays for working capital purposes result from our cost-saving and cash management measures.
Investing Activities
−Removed: Net cash used in investing activities was $31.1 million and $123.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and is related to acquisition of property and equipment.
+Added: Net cash used in investing activities was $7.4 million and $31.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
+Added: This change was driven by a significant decrease in the acquisition of fixed assets due to the reduction of liquidity.
Financing Activities
−Removed: Net cash provided by financing activities was $291.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and used in financing activities $6.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
−Removed: Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily consists of $210.5 million in proceeds from notes payable, $24.9 million in proceeds from a sale and lease back transaction, the proceeds from the issuance of Class A Common Stock of $34.5 million, $21.0 million in proceeds from related party notes payable, and the proceeds from exercise of warrants totaling $4.1 million, partially offset by issuance costs of $2.5 million.
−Removed: Net cash used in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily consists of cash payments of $87.3 million for settling notes payable and accrued interest, $0.5 million for settling related party notes payable and accrued interest, $3.8 million for settling vendor payables in trust, $1.9 million principal pay down for finance lease liabilities, and $0.8 million for repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock.
−Removed: These were partially offset by $73.8 million in proceeds from the issuance of notes payable net of original issuance discounts, $9.5 million from the exercise of stock options and $4.2 million in proceeds from the exercise of warrants.
+Added: Amid a challenging financing environment, we are actively seeking strategic opportunities to boost our cash reserves and support growth using a mix of convertible loans and non-convertible funding.
+Added: For the year ended December 31, 2024, financing activities provided a net cash inflow of $80.7 million, compared to a net cash inflow of $291.4 million in 2023—a reduction of $210.7 million which is reflective of the challenging financing environment we continue to experience.
+Added: In 2024, proceeds from notes payable were $68.1 million, down by $142.3 million from $210.5 million in 2023.
+Added: Similarly, proceeds from related party notes payable fell to $3.1 million in 2024 from $21.0 million in 2023, a decrease of $17.9 million.
+Added: Moreover, financing proceeds from other financial obligations transactions fell to $11.8 million in 2024 from $24.9 million in 2023—a reduction of $13.1 million.
+Added: Additionally, in 2023 we raised $34.5 million from common stock sales;
+Added: no similar financing activities occurred in 2024 .
+Added: During 2024 we were largely unable to raise capital through sales of our common stock due to our loss of S-3 eligibility along with the low trading price of our common stock.
+Added: Sales of our common stock at low trading prices would have triggered the full ratchet anti-dilution price protections embedded in our SPA Portfolio Notes .
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Restricted Cash
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Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S.
−Removed: GAAPgenerally accepted accounting principles.
+Added: GAAP generally accepted accounting principles.
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent liabilities, and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period.
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Given the global economic climate and unpredictable nature, estimates are subject to additional variability and volatility.
−Removed: For a description of our significant accounting policies, see Note 1, Nature of Business and Organization, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
−Removed: An accounting policy is considered to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact the
−Removed: Consolidated Financial Statements.
+Added: For a description of our significant accounting policies, see Note 1, Nature of Business and Organization, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
+Added: An accounting policy is considered to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Management believes the following critical accounting policies reflect the more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
−Removed: Description Judgements and Uncertainties Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions
−Removed: Fair Value of Warrants
−Removed: FF has elected to measure certain warrants at fair value, mainly related to any related SPA notes.
−Removed: These warrants are liability classified instruments.
−Removed: Upon exercise, any difference between the fair value measurement and the exercise price would be recorded to the statement of operations.
−Removed: FF estimates the fair value of warrants using a Monte Carlo simulation model where the significant assumptions used include the volatility of the FF’s Class A Common Stock, the Company’s expectations around the full ratchet trigger, the contractual term of the SPA Warrants, the risk-free rate and annual dividend yield.
−Removed: Fair value measurements associated with the liability-classified warrants represent Level 3 valuations under the fair value hierarchy.
−Removed: Expected volatility of the Class A Common Stock— FF determines the expected volatility by weighing the historical average volatilities of publicly traded industry peers and its own trading history.
−Removed: FF intends to continue to consistently apply this methodology using the same or similar public companies until a sufficient amount of historical information regarding the volatility of the its own Class A Common Stock price becomes available, unless circumstances change such that the identified companies are no longer similar to FF, in which case more suitable companies whose stock prices are publicly available would be utilized in the calculation.
−Removed: Expectations around the full ratchet trigger — the warrants contain a provision to adjust the strike price if FF issues equity, under certain equity issuance mechanism, at a lower price.
−Removed: Management estimates the probability of this based on the current stock price.
−Removed: Risk-free interest rate — The risk-free interest rate used to value awards is based on the United States Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant for a period consistent with the expected term of the award.
−Removed: Dividend yield — The Company has never declared or paid any cash dividends and does not presently plan to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future.
−Removed: These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment.
−Removed: If FF had made different assumptions, the fair value of warrants and effect on the statement of operations due to exercise could have been different.
−Removed: An increase in the risk-free interest rate will reduce the estimated fair value of a stock option grant, while a decrease in these factors will have an opposite effect.
−Removed: Likewise, a decrease in volatility will decrease the estimated fair value of a stock option grant, while an increase in this factor will have the opposite effect.
−Removed: The Company does not expect to change the dividend yield assumption in the near future.
−Removed: Description Judgements and Uncertainties Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions
+Added: Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
+Added: We assesses our long-lived assets, consisting primarily of property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset (or asset groups) may not be recoverable.
+Added: We perform impairment testing at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities.
+Added: Judgements and Uncertainties
+Added: The recoverability of long-lived assets is determined by comparing the forecasted undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets, including any cash flows upon their eventual disposition, to the assets carrying values.
+Added: If the carrying value of the assets exceeds the forecasted undiscounted cash flows, then the assets are written down to their fair value.
+Added: These forecasted undiscounted cash flows represent management’s best estimates of the future outcomes.
+Added: Assumptions that are significant to estimate the cash flows utilized include but are not limited to management’s estimates of future production, sales revenue, lease revenue and all related costs as well as other assumptions such as future capital expenditures, volumetric growth rates and rates of capital funding.
+Added: Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions
+Added: Increases or decreases in cash flow assumptions could cause corresponding increases to or decreases to the estimates of undiscounted cash flow amounts.
+Added: Decreases in cash flow assumptions could cause management to conclude that the assets (or asset groups) in question may not be recoverable, and an asset impairment could be required.
Recognition and disclosure of contingent liabilities, including litigation reserves
−Removed: FF is, from time to time, subject to claims and disputes arising in the normal course of business.
+Added: We are, from time to time, subject to claims and disputes arising in the normal course of business.
In the opinion of management, the outcome of any such claims and disputes cannot be predicted with certainty.
−Removed: As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, FF had accrued legal contingencies of $21.6 million and $18.9 million, respectively, recorded within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities for potential financial exposure related to ongoing legal matters, primarily related to breach of contracts and employment matters, which are deemed both probable of loss and reasonably estimable.
−Removed: For the legal matters involving third party vendors, such as suppliers and equipment manufacturers, FF recorded an accrual in Accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the amount invoiced by such vendors, which represents the minimum amount of loss out of the range of potential outcomes in accordance with ASC 450-20-30-1.
+Added: As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, we have accrued legal contingencies of $9.1 million and $21.6 million, respectively, recorded within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and Accounts payable for potential financial exposure related to ongoing legal matters, primarily related to breach of contracts and employment matters, which are deemed both probable of loss and reasonably estimable.
+Added: Judgements and Uncertainties
Contingent liabilities, including litigation reserves involve a significant amount of judgment in determining whether a loss is probable and reasonably estimable due to the uncertainty involved in determining the likelihood of future events and estimating the financial statement impact of such events.
+Added: Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions
If further developments or resolutions of a contingent matter are not consistent with our assumptions and judgments, we may need to recognize a significant charge in a future period related to an existing contingent matter.
−Removed: Description Judgements and Uncertainties Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions
Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Related Party Notes Payable and Notes Payable
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If the fair value option is elected for an instrument, unrealized gains and losses for that instrument should be reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.
−Removed: FF has elected the fair value option for certain related party notes payable and notes payable with embedded derivatives.
−Removed: FF has elected to measure certain notes payable and related party notes payable at fair value.
−Removed: Specifically, the SPA Notes as they contain embedded liquidation premiums with conversion rights that represent embedded derivatives (see Note 7, Notes Payable, Note 8, Related Party Transactions and Note 13, Fair Value of Financial Instruments).
−Removed: The Company used a binomial lattice model and discounted cash flow methodology to value the SPA Notes.
−Removed: The significant assumptions used in the models include the volatility of the Class A Common Stock, the Company’s expectations around the full ratchet trigger, the Company’s debt discount rate based on a CCC rating, annual dividend yield, and the expected life of the instrument.
+Added: We have elected the fair value option for certain related party notes payable and notes payable with embedded derivatives.
+Added: Specifically, the SPA Portfolio Notes and the Unsecured Convertible Notes, as they contain embedded liquidation premiums with conversion rights that represent embedded derivatives (see Note 7, Notes Payable , Note 8, Related Party Transactions and Note 14, Fair Value of Financial Instruments ).
+Added: The Company used a binomial lattice model and discounted cash flow methodology to value these notes.
+Added: The significant assumptions used in the models include the volatility of our Class A Common Stock, our expectations around the full ratchet trigger, our debt discount rate based on a CCC rating, annual dividend yield, and the expected life of the instrument.
+Added: Judgements and Uncertainties
Fair value measurement applies to financial assets and liabilities as well as other assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis.
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As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
−Removed: When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be either recorded or disclosed at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which the Company would transact and assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.
+Added: When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be either recorded or disclosed at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact and assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.
The accounting guidance for fair value measurement requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
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Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities.
+Added: We estimate the fair value of convertible notes using a binomial lattice model where the significant assumptions used include the volatility of our Class A Common Stock, our expectations around the full ratchet trigger, the contractual term of the notes, the risk-free rate, annual dividend yield, and debt discount rate.
+Added: Fair value measurements associated with the notes represent Level 3 valuations under the fair value hierarchy.
+Added: • Expected volatility of Class A Common Stock — We determine our expected volatility by weighing both the historical and implied average volatilities of publicly traded industry peers alongside our own trading history.
+Added: We intend to continue applying this methodology, using the same or similar public companies, until sufficient historical data on the volatility of our Class A Common Stock becomes available.
+Added: However, should circumstances change such that the identified companies no longer serve as appropriate comparables, more suitable publicly traded companies will be used in the calculation.
+Added: • Expectations around the full ratchet trigger — The notes include a provision to adjust the fixed conversion price if we issue equity at a lower price through certain issuance mechanisms.
+Added: We estimate the probability of this event based on the current stock price.
+Added: • Risk-free interest rate — The risk-free interest rate used to value awards is based on the United States Treasury yield in effect at the time of issuance, corresponding to a period consistent with the expected term of the notes.
+Added: • Dividend yield — We have never declared or paid cash dividends and does not currently plan to do so in the foreseeable future.
+Added: • Debt discount rate — The debt discount rate was estimated by selecting a yield based on our credit rating, adjusting it for the instrument’s seniority, and applying a discount premium determined by the instrument's terms, its moneyness at issuance, and benchmarked against venture capital rates of return and similar instruments.
+Added: Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions
Certain of the related party notes payable and notes payable contain embedded liquidation premiums with conversion rights that represent embedded derivatives whose value is directly related to the fair value of the Common Stock.
As the value of the Common Stock increases, the value of these related party notes payable and notes payable increases, and as the value of Common Stock decreases, the value of these related party notes payable and notes payable decrease.
−Removed: Description Judgements and Uncertainties Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions
−Removed: Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
−Removed: FF its long-lived assets, consisting primarily of property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an assets (or asset groups) may not be recoverable.
−Removed: FF performs impairment testing at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities.
−Removed: The recoverability of long-lived assets is determined by comparing the forecasted undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets, including any cash flows upon their eventual disposition, to the assets carrying values.
−Removed: If the carrying value of the assets exceeds the forecasted undiscounted cash flows, then the assets are written down to their fair value.
−Removed: These forecasted undiscounted cash flows represent management’s best estimates of the future outcomes.
−Removed: Assumptions that are significant to estimate the cash flows utilized include but are not limited to management’s estimates of future production, sales revenue, lease revenue and all related costs as well as other assumptions such as future capital expenditures and volumetric growth rates.
−Removed: Increases or decreases in cash flow assumptions could cause corresponding increases to or decreases to the estimates of undiscounted cash flow amounts.
−Removed: Decreases in cash flow assumptions could cause management to incorrectly conclude that the assets (or asset groups) in question may not be recoverable and an asset impairment could be required.
+Added: Subsequent fluctuations in our stock price that are different from the results of the historical volatility assumptions utilized may result in gains or losses on the settlement of the notes.
+Added: Fair Value of Warrants
+Added: We measure certain warrants at fair value, mainly related to the Junior Secured SPA Notes and the 2024 Unsecured SPA Notes, as the warrants meet the requirements for liability classification pursuant to ASC 480-10, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.
+Added: The Junior SPA Warrants could require cash settlement upon events that are considered outside of the control of the Company.
+Added: Upon exercise, any difference between the fair value measurement and the exercise price would be recorded to the statement of operations.
+Added: Judgements and Uncertainties
+Added: We estimate the fair value of warrants using a Monte Carlo simulation model where the significant assumptions used include the volatility of our Class A Common Stock, our expectations around the full ratchet trigger, the contractual term of the warrant, the risk-free rate and annual dividend yield.
+Added: Fair value measurements associated with the liability-classified warrants represent Level 3 valuations under the fair value hierarchy.
+Added: • Expected volatility of Class A Common Stock — We determine the expected volatility by weighing the historical and implied average volatilities of publicly traded industry peers and our own trading history.
+Added: We intend to continue to consistently apply this methodology using the same or similar public companies until a sufficient amount of historical information regarding the volatility of our Class A Common Stock price becomes available, unless circumstances change such that the identified companies are no longer similar to FF, in which case more suitable companies whose stock prices are publicly available would be utilized in the calculation.
+Added: • Expectations around the full ratchet trigger — The warrants contain a provision to adjust the strike price if we issue equity, under certain equity issuance mechanisms, at a lower price.
+Added: Management estimates the probability of this based on the current stock price.
+Added: • Risk-free interest rate — The risk-free interest rate used to value awards is based on the United States Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant for a period consistent with the expected term of the award.
+Added: • Dividend yield — We have never declared or paid any cash dividends and does not presently plan to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future.
+Added: Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions
+Added: These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment.
+Added: If we had made different assumptions, the fair value of warrants and the effect on the statement of operations could have been different.
+Added: An increase in the risk-free interest rate will increase the estimated fair value of a stock option grant, while a decrease in these factors will have an opposite effect.
+Added: Likewise, a decrease in volatility will decrease the estimated fair value of a stock option grant, while an increase in this factor will have the opposite effect.
+Added: We do not expect to change the dividend yield assumption in the near future.
+Added: Fair Value of Incremental Warrants — Derivative Call Options
+Added: The Junior Secured SPA Investors and the 2024 Unsecured SPA Investors were issued incremental warrants to purchase additional Junior Secured SPA Notes and 2024 Unsecured SPA Notes, respectively (the “Incremental Warrants”), up to the amounts originally funded under their commitments.
+Added: The Incremental Warrants, presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Derivative call options, are exercisable immediately upon issuance and have a one-year term from the date of issuance.
+Added: They allow the purchase of the respective notes at an exercise price equal to the principal amount of the notes issued to the investor, subject to full ratchet anti-dilution price protection, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations, or similar transactions.
+Added: Judgements and Uncertainties
+Added: We estimate the fair value of the Incremental Warrants using a Monte Carlo simulation model where the significant assumptions used include the v olatility of our Class A Common Stock, our expectations around the full ratchet trigger, the contractual term of the Incremental Warrants, the risk-free rate and annual dividend yield.
+Added: The underlying convertible notes and the warrants issuable upon the exercise of the incremental warrant were assumed to be exercisable up to the maximum allowable amount.
+Added: Additionally, the terms of these instruments were presumed to be consistent with those of the convertible notes and warrants issued in connection with the Incremental Warrants.
+Added: Fair value measurements associated with the liability-classified derivatives represent Level 3 valuations unde r the fair value hierarchy.
+Added: • Expected volatility of Class A Common Stock — We determine the expected volatility by weighing the historical and implied average volatilities of publicly traded industry peers and our own trading history.
+Added: We intend to continue to consistently apply this methodology using the same or similar public companies until a sufficient amount of historical information regarding the volatility of our Class A Common Stock price becomes available, unless circumstances change such that the identified companies are no longer similar to us, in which case more suitable companies whose stock prices are publicly available would be utilized in the calculation.
+Added: • Expectations around the full ratchet trigger — the Incremental Warrants contain a provision to adjust the strike price if we issue equity, under certain equity issuance mechanisms, at a lower price.
+Added: Management estimates the probability of this based on the current stock price.
+Added: • Risk-free interest rate — The risk-free interest rate used to value awards is based on the United States Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant for a period consistent with the expected term of the award.
+Added: • Dividend yield — We have never declared or paid any cash dividends and does not presently plan to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future.
+Added: Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions
+Added: These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment.
+Added: If we had made different assumptions, the fair value of the Incremental Warrants could have been different.
+Added: An increase in the risk-free interest rate will increase the estimated fair value of the underlying notes and warrants, while a decrease in these factors will have an opposite effect.
+Added: Likewise, a decrease in volatility will decrease the estimated fair value of the underlying notes and warrants, while an increase in this factor will have the opposite effect.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
−Removed: See the sections titled “ Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in Note 1, Nature of Business and Organization, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K for a discussion about our recently adopted accounting pronouncements and the recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted which are determined to be applicable to us.
+Added: See the sections titled “ Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in Note 1, Nature of Business and Organization, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K for a discussion about our recently adopted accounting pronouncements and the recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted which are determined to be applicable to us.
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