UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of: November 2024

 

Commission File Number: 001-41884

 

 

SRIVARU Holding Limited

 

 

3rd Floor, Genesis House, Unit 18

Genesis Close, George Town

P.O. Box 10655

Grand Cayman, KY1-1006

Cayman Islands

+1 (888) 227-8066

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

 

On September 18, 2024, SRIVARU Holding Limited (“SRIVARU” or the “Company”) received a letter from the Office of the General Counsel of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company of the decision of the Nasdaq Hearing Panel (the “Panel”) to grant the Company’s request for continued listing on Nasdaq for a limited time to pursue its plan to regain compliance with the Nasdaq listing requirements (the “Plan”). Nasdaq’s determination was subject to the condition that the Company demonstrate compliance with certain requirements for continued listing on Nasdaq by November 14, 2024, at which time the Panel would review the Company’s request for additional time to complete its Plan.

 

This Form 6-K and the exhibits included herein (which are incorporated by reference herein) are being filed to provide an Interim Audited Balance Sheet not older than 60 days with pro forma adjustments for any significant transactions or events occurring on or before the report date to reflect current compliance and demonstrate long-term compliance with the Nasdaq’s shareholder equity requirements, as requested by the Panel in support of the Plan.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

SRIVARU Holding Limited.

(Registrant)

     
Date: November 14, 2024 By: /s/ Weng Kiat (Adron) Leow
    Weng Kiat (Adron) Leow, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit   Description
Exhibit 99.1   Consolidated financial statements
     
Exhibit 99.2   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

SRIVARU Holding Limited

consolidated financial statements

 

For the seven months period ended October 31, 2024, and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024

Audited (expressed in United States dollars, except per share amounts)

 

SRIVARU HOLDING LIMITED

 

   October 31, 2024 ($)   March 31, 2024 ($) 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents   5,037,744    175,041 
Marketable securities   21,640    13,944 
Accounts receivable, net   20,707    - 
Inventory   673,400    119,743 
Deposits and advances   549,162    918,724 
Total current assets   6,302,653    1,227,452 
           
Property, plant and equipment, net   166,120    135,823 
Non-Marketable securities   -    - 
Deferred tax assets   -    - 
Operating lease asset   195,140    222,884 
Total long-term assets   361,260    358,707 
Total assets   6,663,913    1,586,159 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable   150,928    952,340 
Accrued liabilities and others   451,445    165,055 
Borrowings   457,135    77,962 
Total current liabilities   1,059,508    1,195,357 
           
Long-term loans   -    - 
Other liabilities   478,508    498,426 
           
Total non-current liabilities   478,508    498,426 
Total liabilities   1,538,016    1,693,783 
           
Commitments and Contingencies – See Note 11          
           
Stockholders’ equity:          
           
Common stock, $ 0.01 par value: 1,000,000,000 shares authorized as of October 31, 2024 (March 31, 2024; 100,000,000 shares); 548,151,509 (March 31, 2024; 37,326,731) shares issued or outstanding as of October 31, 2024.
   5,523,529    415,281 
Class A common stock, $0.000001 par value; 10,00,00,000 shares authorized   4     4 
Additional paid-in capital   46,012,939    1,16,51,437 
Profit on Consolidation   87,756    87,756 
Non-Controlling Interest   (100,163)   (69,338)
Other Comprehensive income   50,604    54,295 
Accumulated deficit   (46,448,772)   (12,247,059)
Total stockholders’ equity   5,125,897    (107,624)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   6,663,913    1,586,159 

 

On behalf of the Board:

 

“Signed”   “Signed”
CEO/Director – Mohan Ramasamy   CFO – Weng Kiat (Adron) Leow

 

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

 

 

 

 

SRIVARU HOLDING LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

For the seven months ended October 31, 2024 and FYE March 31, 2024

Audited (expressed in United States dollar)

 

   Seven-months ended
October 31, 2024
($)
   Year ended
March 31, 2024
($)
 
Revenue   33,057    42,538 
Cost of goods Sold   (27,894)   (35,316)
Inventory write-down   -    (262,686)
Total Cost of Revenue   (27,894)   (298,002)
Gross Profit   5,163    (255,464)
General and administrative expenses   (34,121,351)   (10,924,808)
Selling and Distribution expenses   (33,777)   (181,195)
Depreciation and Amortisation   (74,907)   (38,343)
Operating loss   (34,224,872)   (11,399,810)
Other income, net   3,468    1,330 
Finance Expenses   (11,134)   (57,652)
Loss before income taxes   (34,232,538)   (11,456,132)
Income tax expense/benefit   -    (26,162)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders   (34,232,538)   (11,482,294)
Loss attributable to Common Stock holders of Parent Company   (34,201,713)   (11,427,935)
Loss attributable to to non-controlling interests   (30,825)   (54,539)
           
Loss per share attributable to common stockholders:          
Basic & diluted   (0.30)   (4.23)
Weighted-average number of shares used in computing loss per share amounts:   113,730,700    20,763,518 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders   (34,232,538)   (11,482,294)
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (5,661)   5,286 
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability / asset, net   1,970    (2,048)
Comprehensive income   (34,236,229)   (11,479,056)
Loss attributable to Common Stock holders of Parent Company   (34,205,404)   (11,424,697)
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (30,825)   (54,359)

 

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

 

 

 

 


SRIVARU HOLDING LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For seven months ended October 31, 2024, and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024

 Audited (expressed in United States dollars, except number of shares)

 

  

Number of

Ordinary shares

   Common Stock   Additional paid-in capital   Accumulated Deficit   Capital Reserve  

Non-

Controlling Interest

   Other Comprehensive Income  

Total Stockholders’

Equity

 
Balances as of April 01, 2022   19,140,849    191,408    124,682    (317,210)   87,756    5,696    4,771    97,103 
                                         
Common stock issued during the year   6,849    69    24,932    -    -    -    -    25,001 
Net loss   -    -    -    (654,273)   -    (20,675)   -    (674,948)
Adjustments Pertaining to Business Combination   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Profit on Consolidation   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Exchange gain on translation of Foreign Subsidiaries   -    -    -    -    -    -    46,286    46,286 
Balances as of March 31, 2023   19,147,698    191,477    149,614    (971,483)   87,756    (14,979)   51,057    (506,558)

 

  

Number of

Ordinary shares

   Common Stock   Additional paid-in capital   Accumulated Deficit   Capital Reserve  

Non-

Controlling Interest

   Other Comprehensive Income  

Total Stockholders’

Equity

 
Balances as of April 01, 2023   19,147,698    191,477    149,614    (971,483)   87,756    (14,979)   51,057    (506,558)
                                         
Share Subdivision during the year   (4,201,413)   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Ordinary shares issued during the year   2,23,80,446    223,804    6,045,323    -    -         -    6,269,127 
Class A ordinary shares, $0.000001 par value   -    4    -    -    -    -    -    4 
Net loss   -    -    -    (11,427,935)   -    (54,359)   -    (11,482,294)
Adjustments Pertaining to Business Combination   -    -    -    152,359    -    -    -    152,359 
Earnout Shares   -    -    5,456,500    -    -    -    -    5,456,500 
Exchange gain on translation of Foreign Subsidiaries   -    -    -    -    -    -    5,286    5,286 
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability / asset, net   -    -    -    -    -    -    (2,048)   (2,048)
Balances as of March 31, 2024   37,326,731    415,285    11,651,437    (12,247,059)   87,756    (69,338)   54,295    (107,624)

 

  

Number of

Ordinary shares

   Common Stock   Additional paid-in capital   Accumulated Deficit   Capital Reserve  

Non-

Controlling Interest

   Other Comprehensive Income  

Total Stockholders’

Equity

 
Balances as of April 01, 2024   37,326,731    415,285    11,651,437    (12,247,059)   87,756    (69,338)   54,295    (107,624)
                                         
Ordinary shares issued during the year   121,074,798    1,210,748    6,589,252    -    -    -    -    7,800,000 
Class A ordinary shares, $0.000001 par value   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Earnout shares issued*   389,749,980    3,897,500    27,672,250    -    -    -    -    31,569,750 
Shares pending for allotment   -    -    100,000    -    -    -    -    100,000 
Exchange gain on translation of Foreign Subsidiaries   -    -    -    -    -    -    (5,661)   (5,661)
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability / asset, net   -    -    -    -    -    -    1,970    1,970 
Net Loss   -    -    -    (34,201,713)   -    (30,825)   -    (34,232,538)
Balances as of October 31, 2024   54,81,51,509    5,523,533    46,012,939    (46,448,772)   87,756    (100,163)   50,604    5,125,897 

 

*Includes 259,833,320 shares were issued to all the earnout group with 3 years of vesting period starting from 27 June 2024 as the 1st year of vesting. These shares are restricted for trading.

 

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

 

 

 

 

SRIVARU HOLDING LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CASH FLOWS

For the seven months ended October 31, 2024, and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024

Audited (expressed in United States dollar)

 

   Seven-months ended
October 31, 2024
   Year Ended
March 31, 2024
 
   ($)   ($) 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss   (2,662,788)   (11,456,132)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash:          
Depreciation and amortization   74,907    38,343 
Advances written-off   -    175,257 
Earnout Expenses   -    6,656,500 
Interest on lease liability   11,134    6,867 
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivables, net   (20,707)   - 
Inventory   (553,657)   211,805 
Deposits and advances   369,562    (805,139)
Claims and advances   -    - 
Accounts payable   (801,412)   948,364 
Accrued and other liabilities   288,658    378,187 
Net cash used in operating activities   (3,294,303)   (3,845,948)
Income Tax paid/Received   -    (26,162)
Net cash used in Operating Activities   (3,294,303)   (3,872,110)
           
Cash flow from investing activities:          
Net sale/(purchase) of property, plant, and equipment   (77,460)   (102,994)
Investment in/sale of marketable securities/Subsidiaries   (7,696)   471 
Net cash provided by/ (used in) investing activities   (85,156)   (102,523)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Issuance of equity stock through offering (net of expenses)   7,900,000    5,221,490 
           
Repayment of Lease Liabilities   (31,350)   (18,052)
Proceeds from/Repayment of borrowings   3,79,173    (1,080,428)
Net cash provided by financing activities   8,247,823    4,123,010 
           
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (5,661)   5,286 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   4,862,703    153,663 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   175,041    21,378 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   5,037,744    175,041 
Supplementary information:          
Non-cash items:          
Operating leases entered during the year   -    238,860 

 

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

 

 

 

 

SRIVARU HOLDING LIMITED

 

Notes to consolidated interim financial statements

Audited (expressed in United States dollars)

For the seven months ended October 31, 2024, and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this report to “SVH,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to SRIVARU Holding Limited.

 

NOTE 1 NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENTS PLANS

 

SVH is an investment Company incorporated outside India. The registered office of the Company is at the offices of Amicorp Cayman Fiduciary Limited, 2nd Floor, Regatta office Park, West Bay Road, P.O. Box 10655, Grand Cayman KY1 – 1006, Cayman Islands or at such other place as the Directors may from time to time decide. The Company has invested in one subsidiary which is clean tech electric two-wheeler manufacturer and the goal is to produce the best riding automobiles for the personal commute. SVH believe that there are lots of untapped engineering talent in the country, they are starving for a greener opportunity. While SVH invent, manufacture, and sell the electric vehicles it will create lots of opportunities at all levels for the people who are truly passionate. SVM want these engineers to follow their hearts to create something useful for the larger community.

 

NOTE 2SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

a) Principles of consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP and reflect our accounts and operations and those of our subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are normal and recurring in nature, necessary for fair financial statement presentation. Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

 

b) Basis of Preparation

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).

 

Business Combination/ Transaction:

 

On December 8, 2023 (the “Closing Date” and such closing, the “Closing”), we consummated the previously announced business combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2023 (the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among us, Pegasus Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”) and MOBV. As of the Closing Date, pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into MOBV (the “Merger”), with MOBV surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Business Combination”).

 

SVH has given effect a 0.7806 share sub-division of all the shares of SVH, par value US $0.01 (“SVH Shares”) (both issued and unissued) in accordance with section 13(1)(d) of the Companies Act (as amended) of the Cayman Islands and the applicable provisions of the Governing Documents (as defined in the Merger Agreement) of SVH (the “Stock Split”), such that the number of outstanding SVH Shares immediately prior to the Effective Time (excluding the Escrowed Earnout Shares (as defined in the Merger Agreement) issued in conjunction with the Stock Split) is 14,946,286.

 

 

 

 

Exchange Consideration:

 

Each MOBV Share (except for the Excluded Shares, as defined below) was automatically converted as of the Effective Time into the right to receive the Per Share Consideration and each of the MOBV Warrants has automatically become a SVH Warrant and all rights with respect to MOBV Shares underlying the MOBV Warrants have automatically converted into rights with respect to SVH Shares and thereupon assumed by the SVH. The Excluded Shares refer to any MOBV Public Shares (a) held in the treasury of MOBV, (b) otherwise held by MOBV or (c) for which a public shareholder of MOBV has demanded that MOBV redeem.

 

Each issued and outstanding share of capital stock of Merger Sub issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was converted into and become one validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Surviving Company, which constitutes the only outstanding share of capital stock of the Surviving Company.

 

Each Excluded Share was surrendered and cancelled and has cease to exist and no consideration was be delivered exchange therefor.

 

Accounting for the Transaction:

 

SVH is both the legal and accounting acquirer as the shares of MOBV will convert into the right to receive SVH Shares (the “Per Share Consideration”) and MOBV has legally become SVH’s wholly owned subsidiary as a result of the merger with Merger Sub.

 

The Transaction will be accounted for as an asset acquisition. MOBV does not qualify as a Business per ASC 805-10-55-3A. Since the acquisition is based on a monetary exchange, and most of the assets of MOBV are marketable securities in the Trust Account, the fair value of the assets is the more evident value. The liabilities assumed are all of short-term nature which are deemed to be at fair value. As such the fair value of the consideration given, in this case the transaction costs incurred, one to one share exchange and the Earn Out consideration should be allocated using the relative fair value approach based on the net asset value acquired from MOBV. Given the nature of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from MOBV, an allocation of the transaction costs and Earnout consideration cannot be made to the net assets acquired. Accordingly, an immediate charge to operations would be recognized for the difference between the relative value allocated to the earnout and the fair value, as well as for the value of the transaction costs.

 

Exchange agreement

 

The Exchange Agreement does provide the Company with the obligation to purchase the SVM shares for cash. “Cash Exchange Payment” means with respect to a particular Call Exchange for which the Company has elected to make a Cash Exchange or a particular Put Exchange for which the Shareholder has elected to receive a Cash Exchange Payment: The terms both a call and a put option with same strike price and exercise dates applied and have a fixed redemption price. As such the Exchange Agreement should be classified as a liability under ASC 480 and the NCI removed from equity with the subsidiary reported at 100% by the parent.

 

Earnout shares

 

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, certain shareholders of SVH (the “Pre-Closing Company Shareholders”) and certain shareholders of SVM India (the “Other SVM India Stockholders” and together with the Pre-Closing Company Shareholders, the “Earnout Group”) are entitled to receive their Pro Rata Portion (as defined in the Merger Agreement) of up to 25,000,000 SVH Shares (the “Earnout Shares”).

 

Earn Out Share payments are within the scope of ASC 480. The Company agreed to issue 25,000,000 Earn Out Shares over a three-year period based on Vehicle Sales Revenue earned at each year, or in the aggregate for the three years. However, the number of shares to be delivered can vary based on the discretion of the Company Board to waive the applicable Vehicle Sales Revenue trigger and release all or any portion of the Earnout shares available, accordingly a liability will be record for the fair value of the Earn Out shares.

 

 

 

 

At the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the Company convened at June 27, 2024, shareholders approved the amendment to the agreement to permit the Issuance of Earnout Shares (as defined below) without the occurrence of Milestone Events (as defined in the Merger Agreement) (the “Amendment of the Earnout Agreement”). Pursuant to the amendment, the Escrow Shares (as defined in that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of March 13, 2023, by and among the Company, Mobiv Acquisition Corp, and Pegasus Merger Sub Inc.) shall be released to the Earnout Group (as defined in the Merger Agreement) immediately, but subject to vesting in three equal tranches each year over a three-year period (each year a “Vesting Period”) with 1st vesting amount effective from approval of this EGM, regardless of the lack of occurrence of Milestone Events. The Earnout Group shall receive the Escrow Shares multiplied by the weighted average exchange ratio of 15.59 per Escrow Share to reflect the Company’s additional share issuances at the Closing of the Business Combination (as defined in the Merger Agreement) and, if the Reverse Share Split and Share Consolidation are implemented, subsequently divided by the consequent number in the final RS Ratio (for example, 15 for an RS Ratio of 1:15) as determined by the Board of Directors to reflect the effect of the Reverse Share Split and Share Consolidation on the number of ordinary shares on issue. Therefore, the Earnout Group shall receive a total of as low as 25,983,334 if the Reverse Share Split and Share Consolidation are implemented (at an RS Ratio of 1:15) and 389,750,000 Earnout Shares if the Reverse Share Split and Share Consolidation are not implemented (the “Earnout Shares”) (the “Issuance of Earnout Shares”).

 

The Company amended its Memorandum of Association to increase its authorized share capital to US$10,000,000, comprising of 1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of US$0.01 par value with effect on August 2, 2024. The amendment was approved by special resolution of the shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting on June 27, 2024, and subsequently implemented by the board of directors.

 

Pursuant to the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the Company convened at June 27, 2024, the Company’s shareholders approved the release of Earnout Shares to the Earnout Group, without the occurrence of Milestone Events (as defined in the Merger Agreement dated March 13, 2023) and a pro rata increase in the number of Earnout Shares in proportion to certain issuances of shares made by the Company in advance of the closing of the Business Combination. The Merger Agreement was subsequently amended on September 12, 2024, to provide for the vesting of the Earnout Shares in three tranches as follows: 129,916,660 immediately; 129,916,660 on June 27, 2025; and 129,916,660 on June 27, 2026.

 

c) Going Concern:

 

The Company assesses and determines its ability to continue as a going concern in accordance with the provisions of ASC Subtopic 205-40, “Presentation of Financial StatementsGoing Concern”, which requires the Company to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The company is in the process of expanding its manufacturing facility in India and has therefore not yet achieved profitability. The Company expects to continue to incur significant operating and net losses and negative cash flows from operations in the near future.

 

For the seven months ended/year ended October 31, 2024, and March 31, 2024, the Company incurred net losses of $34.23 million and $11.5 million, respectively. As of October 31, 2024, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents totalled $5.04 million. As of July 1, 2024, the Company had entered into an additional financing such as Committed Equity Financing Facility (the “CEFF”) with investors to purchase up to $25,000,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares par value $0.01 per share over a three-year period (the “CEFF Financing”). Pursuant to this arrangement, the Company on July 2, 2024, has received USD 1 million. The equity and the credit facility serve to minimize ongoing liquidity requirements and ensure the Company’s ability to sustain its operations. Furthermore, the Company intends to raise additional funds through private placement subject to market conditions. Please refer to Note 16, “Subsequent Event,” for further information.

 

The Company estimates that its current cash and cash equivalents balance with working capital and equity investment is sufficient to support operations beyond the twelve months following the date these consolidated financial statements and footnotes were issued. These estimates are based on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and the Company could use its available capital resources sooner than it currently expects.

 

 

 

 

d) Use of estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Management believes that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Significant estimates and assumptions are generally used for, but not limited to allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable; sales returns; normal loss during production; inventory write-downs; future obligations under employee benefit plans; the useful lives of property, plant, equipment; intangible assets; valuations; impairment of goodwill and investments; recoverability of advances; the valuation of options granted, and warrants issued; and income tax and deferred tax valuation allowances, if any. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as management becomes aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Critical accounting estimates could change from period to period and could have a material impact on SVH’s results, operations, financial position, and cash flows. Changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

e) Revenue recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). The core principle of this standard is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

 

ASC 606 prescribes a 5-step process to achieve its core principle. The Company recognizes revenue from trading, rental, or product sales as follows:

 

I. Identify the contract with the customer.

II. Identify the contractual performance obligations.

III. Determine the amount of consideration/price for the transaction.

IV. Allocate the determined amount of consideration/price to the contractual obligations.

V. Recognize revenue when or as the performing party satisfies performance obligations.

 

The consideration/price for the transaction (performance obligation(s)) is determined as per the agreement or invoice (contract) for the services and products in the automobile segment. Refer to Note 14 - “Revenue Recognition.”

 

f) Cost of Revenue

 

Our cost of revenue includes costs associated with labor expense, components, manufacturing overhead, and outbound freight for our products division.

 

g) Earnings/(Loss) per Share

 

Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the net loss by the number of weighted-average outstanding common shares. Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is determined by giving effect to all potential common equivalents during the reporting period, unless including them yields an antidilutive result.

 

The weighted average number of shares outstanding for the seven-month period ended October 31, 2024 and year ended March 31, 2024, used for the computation of basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is 113,730,700 and 20,763,518 respectively.

 

 

 

 

h) Income taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, which requires an entity to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequence attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rate expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established and recorded when management determines that some or all of the deferred tax assets are not likely to be realized and therefore, it is necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

 

In evaluating a tax position for recognition, management evaluates whether it is more-likely-than-not that a position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, based on technical merits of the position. If the tax position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the tax position is measured and recognized in the Company’s financial statements as the largest amount of tax benefit that, in management’s judgment, is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. As of October 31, 2024, there was no significant liability for income tax associated with unrecognized tax benefits.

 

i) Accounts receivable

 

We make estimates of the collectability of our accounts receivable by analyzing historical payment patterns, customer concentrations, customer creditworthiness, and current economic trends. If the financial condition of a customer deteriorates, additional allowances may be required. We had $ 20,707 accounts receivable, net of provision for doubtful debt of $ NIL as of October 31, 2024 (March 31, 2024; $ Nil).

 

j) Cash and cash equivalents

 

For financial statement purposes, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturity of three months or less, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash in bank accounts in India. The cash and cash equivalents in the Company on October 31, 2024 was approximately $ 5.04 million (March 31, 2024; $ 0.18 million).

 

k) Short-term and long-term investments

 

Our policy for short-term and long-term investments is to establish a high-quality portfolio that preserves principal, meets liquidity needs, avoids inappropriate concentrations, and delivers an appropriate yield in relationship to our investment guidelines and market conditions. Short-term and long-term investments consist of corporate, various government agency and municipal debt securities, as well as certificates of deposit that have maturity dates that are greater than 90 days. Certificates of deposit are carried at cost which approximates fair value. Available-for-sale securities: Investments in debt securities that are classified as available for sale shall be measured subsequently at fair value in the statement of financial position.

 

Investments are initially measured at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration given for them, including transaction costs. Where the Company’s ownership interest is in excess of 20% and the Company has a significant influence, the Company has accounted for the investment based on the equity method in accordance with ASC Topic 323, “Investments Equity method and Joint Ventures.” Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of the equity investee is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and its share of post-acquisition movements in accumulated other comprehensive income / (loss) is recognized in other comprehensive income / (loss). Where the Company does not have significant influence, the Company has accounted for the investment in accordance with ASC Topic 321, “Investments-Equity Securities.

 

As of October 31, 2024, investment in marketable securities is valued at fair value and investment in non-marketable securities with ownership less than 20% is valued at cost as per ASC Topic 321, “Investments-Equity Securities.

 

 

 

 

l) Property, plant, and equipment (PP&E)

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost net of accumulated depreciation and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the Written down value method.

 

Upon retirement or disposition, cost and related accumulated depreciation of the property and equipment are de-recognized, and any gain or loss is reflected in the results of operation. Cost of additions and substantial improvements to property and equipment are capitalized. The cost of maintenance and repairs of the property and equipment are charged to operating expenses as incurred.

 

m) Fair value of financial instruments

 

ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement” defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair values due to the nature of the items. Please refer to Note 15, “Fair value of financial instruments,” for further information.

 

n) Concentration of credit risk and significant customers

 

Financial instruments, which potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk, are primarily comprised of cash and cash equivalents, investments, accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable, if any. The Company places its cash, investments in highly rated financial institutions. The Company adheres to a formal investment policy with the primary objective of preservation of principal, which contains credit rating minimums and diversification requirements. Management believes its credit policies reflect normal industry terms and business risk. The Company does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparties and, accordingly, does not require collateral. During Fiscal 2024, sales were spread across customers in India and the credit concentration risk is low.

 

o) Commitments and contingencies

 

Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigations, fines and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment and/or remediation can be reasonably estimated. We record associated legal fees as incurred. Information regarding our commitments and contingencies is incorporated by reference in Note 11, “Commitments and contingencies” of these financial statements.

 

p) Impairment of long lived assets

 

The Company reviews its long-lived assets, with finite lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be fully recoverable. Such circumstances include, though are not limited to, significant or sustained declines in revenues or earnings, future anticipated cash flows, business plans and material adverse changes in the economic climate, such as changes in operating environment, competitive information, and impact of changes in government policies. For assets that the Company intends to hold for use, if the total of the expected future undiscounted cash flows produced by the assets or subsidiary company is less than the carrying amount of the assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the assets. For assets, the Company intends to dispose of by sale, a loss is recognized for the amount by which the estimated fair value less cost to sell is less than the carrying value of the assets. Fair value is determined based on quoted market prices, if available, or other valuation techniques including discounted future net cash flows. Unlike goodwill, long-lived assets are assessed for impairment only where there are any specific indicators for impairment.

 

 

 

 

q) Inventory

 

Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which is defined as estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation.

 

Inventory consists of raw materials, finished goods related to manufacture of Electronic vehicles. Inventory is primarily accounted for using the weighted average cost method. Primary costs include raw materials, packaging, direct labor, overhead, shipping and the depreciation of manufacturing equipment. Manufacturing overhead and related expenses include salaries, wages, employee benefits, utilities, maintenance, and property taxes.

 

Electronic Vehicles are measured at net realizable value, with changes recognized in profit or loss only when the Vehicle:

 

- has a reliable, readily determinable, and realizable market value;

- has relatively insignificant and predictable costs of disposal; and

- is available for immediate delivery.

 

Abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, scrap, discontinued products and wasted material (spoilage) are expensed in the period they are incurred.

 

r) Foreign currency translation

 

the Company operates in India, Cayman Islands and a substantial portion of the Company’s financials are denominated in the Indian Rupee (“INR”). As a result, changes in the relative values of the U.S. Dollar (“USD”), or the INR affect financial statements.

 

The accompanying financial statements are reported in USD. The INR is the functional currencies for subsidiary of the Company. The translation of the functional currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for assets and liabilities using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenues and expenses using average exchange rates prevailing during the reporting periods. Adjustments resulting from the translation of functional currency financial statements to reporting currency are accumulated and reported as other comprehensive income/(loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity.

 

   Period end/Year End Average Rate   Period end/Year End Rate 
Period  (P&L rate)   (Balance sheet rate) 
Period ended October 31, 2024  INR83.7312   PerUSD   INR84.0886   PerUSD 
                     
Year ended March 31, 2024  INR82.7954   Per

USD

   INR83.3739   PerUSD 

 

s) Leases

 

Lessee Accounting

 

The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 during the Fiscal year 2024. The standard establishes a right-of-use model (“ROU”) that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. In connection with the adoption, the Company will elect to utilize the modified retrospective presentation whereby the Company will continue to present prior period financial statements and disclosures under ASC Topic 840. In addition, the Company will elect the transition package of three practical expedients permitted within the standard, which eliminates the requirements to reassess prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. Further, the Company will adopt a short-term lease exception policy, permitting us to not apply the recognition requirements of this standard to short-term leases (i.e., leases with terms of 12 months or less), and an accounting policy to account for lease and non-lease components as a single component for certain classes of assets.

 

 

 

 

Under ASU 2016-02 (Topic 842), lessees are required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) on the commencement date: (i) lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (ii) right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term.

 

At the commencement date, the Company recognizes the lease liability at the present value of the lease payments not yet paid, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate for the same term as the underlying lease. The right-of-use asset is recognized initially at cost, which primarily comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, plus any initial direct costs incurred, consisting mainly of brokerage commissions, less any lease incentives received. All right-of-use assets are reviewed for impairment. There was no impairment for right-of-use lease assets as of October 31, 2024 (March 31, 2024: $ Nil).

 

The Company categorizes leases at their inception as either operating or finance leases. On certain lease agreements, the Company may receive rent holidays and other incentives. The Company recognizes lease costs on a straight-line basis without regard to deferred payment terms, such as rent holidays, that defer the commencement date of required payments. Please refer to Note 8, “Leases,” for further information.

 

t) Recently issued and adopted accounting pronouncements

 

Changes to U.S. GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the form of accounting standards updates (“ASUs”) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. Accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The Company does not discuss recent pronouncements that are not anticipated to have an impact on or are unrelated to its consolidated financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures.

 

NOTE 3 INVENTORY

 

  

As of

October 31, 2024

($)

  

As of

March 31, 2024

($)

 
Raw Materials*   624,277    89,878 
Work in Progress   -    - 
Finished Goods   49,123    29,865 
Total   673,400    119,743 

 

* During Fiscal 2024, the Company written-off $263 thousand of inventory on account of compliance with the revised Automotive Industry Standards (AIS)-156 and AIS-038 regulations issued by the Govt of India w.r.t EV batteries and also expiration of Prana 1.0 license. These charges were recorded in Cost of Revenue in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

 

 

 

NOTE 4 DEPOSITS AND ADVANCES

 

  

As of

October 31, 2024
($)

  

As of

March 31, 2024

($)

 
Prepaid expense and other current assets   372,701    535,021 
Advance to Suppliers   176,461    383,703 
           
Total   549,162    918,724 

 

Prepaid and other current assets include approximately $ 239 thousand (March 31, 2024: 73 thousand) Good and Service tax credit for seven-months period ended October 31, 2024. The Advances to suppliers primarily relate to advances to suppliers of component suppliers in the Vehicle manufacturing segment and also towards supply of capital equipment.

 

NOTE 5 PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

 

  

As of

October 31, 2024
($)

  

As of

March 31, 2024

($)

 
Computer & Software & Accessories   61,083    56,964 
Electrical Fittings   6,389    6,389 
Furniture & Fittings   37,504    36,606 
Office Equipment   12,329    10,804 
Plant & Machinery   167,508    102,879 
Vehicle   5,599    5,599 
Lease Hold Improvements   24,624    19,458 
Translation difference   1,916    793 
Total Gross Value   316,952    239,492 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (150,832)   (103,669)
Total Property, plant and equipment, net   166,120    135,823 

 

The depreciation expense in October 31, 2024 and Fiscal 2024, amounted to approximately $47 thousand and $38 thousand, respectively. The net increase in total Property, Plant & Equipment is primarily due to investment in new plant & machinery which is offset by depreciation and foreign exchange translations.

 

NOTE 6 INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES

 

  

As of

October 31, 2024
($)

  

As of

March 31, 2024

($)

 
Other Bank balances   21,640    13,944 
Total   21,640    13,944 

 

  (i) Other bank balances represent the fixed deposits maintained by the Company with the Banks in India which has maturity of more than 3 months as at the year end.

 

 

 

 

NOTE 7 CLAIMS AND ADVANCES

 

    

As of

October 31, 2024 ($)

    

As of

March 31, 2024

($)

 
Refundable taxes (1)   -    - 
           
Total   -    - 

 

  (1) The balance represents Tax deducted by the Vendors/ Suppliers which will be refunded to the Company upon filing of income tax return for the respective year.

 

NOTE 8 LEASES

 

The Company has short-term leases primarily consisting of spaces with the remaining lease term being less than or equal to 12 months. The total short- term lease expense and cash paid for Fiscal 2024 is approximately $ 6 thousand (March 31, 2024; $ 43 thousand). The Company also has two operating leases as of October 31, 2024.

 

In December 2023, the Company entered into a lease agreement with a lease term of 5 years starting from December 1, 2023. The annual lease expense is approximately $18 thousand with escalation of 3 % every year. The lease contract does not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. The lease does not provide a readily determinable implicit rate. Therefore, the Company discounts lease payments based on an estimate of its incremental borrowing rate.

 

Operating lease assets and lease liabilities for our operating leases were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet as follows:

 

  

As of

October 31, 2024
($)

  

Year Ended

March 31, 2024

($)

 
Assets          
Operating lease asset   195,140    222,884 
Total lease assets   195,140    222,884 
           
Liabilities          
Current liabilities:          
Accrued liabilities and others (current portion – operating lease liability)   39,457    36,361 
Non-current liabilities:          
Operating lease liability (non-current portion – operating lease liability)   168,002    191,314 
Total lease liability   207,459    227,675 

 

Supplemental cash flow and non-cash information related to leases is as follows: 

Seven-month ended October 31, 2024

($)

  

Year Ended

March 31, 2024

($)

 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities          
–Financing cash flows from operating leases   31,350    18,052 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations   -    - 

 

As of October 31, 2024, the following table summarizes the maturity of our lease liabilities:

 

Mar-25   16,145 
Mar-26   42,529 
Mar-27   49,401 
Mar-28   57,048 
Mar-29   42,336 
Total Lease liabilities   207,459 

 

 

 

 

NOTE 9 ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHERS

 

  

As of

October 31,

2024 ($)

  

As of

March 31,

2024

($)

 
Compensation and other contributions   360,687    82,368 
Other current liability   41,974    42,832 
Advance from customers   9,327    3,494 
Operating lease liability   39,457    36,361 
Total – Current   451,445    165,055 
Statutory reserve*   10,506    7,112 
Other current liability   300,000    300,000 
Operating lease liability – non-current   168,002    191,314 
Total – non-current   478,508    498,426 

 

Compensation and other contribution related liabilities consist of accrued salaries to employees. Other current liability also includes $ 24 thousand of dealer deposits received from various dealers as of March 31, 2024 (March 31, 2024: $ 14 thousand).

 

* The statutory reserve is a gratuity reserve for employees in our subsidiaries in India.

 

NOTE 10 LOANS AND OTHER LIABILITIES

 

Short-term loans:

 

As of October 31, 2024, the Company has the following loans:

 

  a) Loan from the related Party is taken from directors of the Company. These loans are unsecured and are repayable on demand.

 

NOTE 11 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Legal Proceedings

 

The Company may be involved in legal proceedings, claims and assessments arising in the ordinary course of business. Such matters are subject to many uncertainties, and outcomes are not predictable with assurance. There are no such matters that are deemed material to the financial statements as of October 31, 2024 (March 31, 2024: Nil).

 

Exchange Agreements.

 

At the Closing, certain shareholders of SRIVARU Motors Private Limited , a private limited company organized under the laws of India and a majority-owned subsidiary of SVH (“SVM India”) will enter into exchange agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) with SVH, pursuant to which, among other things, such shareholders of SVM India will have a right to transfer one or more of the shares owned by them in SVM India to SVH in exchange for the delivery of SVH Shares or cash payment, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Exchange Agreements.

 

 

 

 

Nasdaq Delisting Determination and Appeal

 

On July 24, 2024 and July 30, 2024, we received Staff Delisting Determination letters (the “Determinations”) from Nasdaq setting forth a determination to delist our Ordinary Shares from Nasdaq as a result of our failure to regain compliance with each of their rules with respect to (i) minimum Bid Price of $1.00, (ii) minimum Market Value of Publicly Held Shares of $15,000,000, and (iii) a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities of $50,000,000. we submitted a request for a hearing before a Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) to appeal the Determinations. The hearing request was accepted by Nasdaq and the hearing is scheduled for September 5, 2024. On August 15, 2024, we submitted the written appeal with supporting points to provide six months extension to regain compliance. The hearing request will stay the delisting of our Ordinary Shares and warrants until a determination is made by the Panel. The Ordinary Shares will continue to trade on Nasdaq pending the outcome of the hearing before the Panel.

 

We addressed the ongoing non-compliance matters before the Panel on September 5, 2024, and requested additional time to cure the deficiency. On September 18, 2024, we received a letter from the Office of the General Counsel of Nasdaq notifying us that the Nasdaq Hearing Panel (the “Panel”) had granted our request for continued listing on Nasdaq for a limited time to pursue our plan to regain compliance with the Nasdaq listing requirements (the “Plan”). The Panel is requiring us fulfill the below requirements by November 14, 2024:

 

● Submitting a public filing and financial statements that confirm the Company meets Nasdaq’s shareholder equity requirements; and

 

● Providing detailed income projections for the next 12 months, including all underlying assumptions.

 

If the Company is able to demonstrate compliance with the stockholders’ equity standard by November 14, 2024, the Panel will consider granting the Company additional time to complete a reverse share split, if necessary to meet the Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement.

 

During this period, we are also required to notify Nasdaq promptly of any significant developments. The Panel has reserved the right to withdraw this exception if any such developments impact the feasibility of the Company’s continued listing. If our Ordinary Shares were to be delisted by Nasdaq, the market liquidity of our Ordinary Shares could be adversely affected and the market price of our Ordinary Shares could decline, even though such Ordinary Shares may continue to be traded “over-the-counter”.

 

NOTE 12 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

As of October 31, 2024, the Company’s marketable securities consist of liquid funds, which have been classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they have been valued using quoted prices in active markets. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents have also been classified as Level 1 on the same principle. Financial instruments are classified as current if they are expected to be liquidated within the next twelve months. The Company’s remaining investments have been classified as Level 3 instruments as there is little or no market data. Level 3 investments are valued using cost-method.

 

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 31, 2024, and March 31, 2024, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company used to determine such fair value:

 

  

Level 1

($)

  

Level 2

($)

  

Level 3

($)

  

Total

($)

 
October 31, 2024                    
                     
Cash and cash equivalents:   5,037,744    -    -    5,037,744 
Total cash and cash equivalents   5,037,744    -    -    5,037,744 
                     
Investments:                    
Marketable securities   21,640    -    -    21,640 
Total Investment   21,640    -    -    21,640 

 

  

Level 1

($)

  

Level 2

($)

  

Level 3

($)

  

Total

($)

 
March 31, 2024                    
                     
Cash and cash equivalents:   175,041    -    -    175,041 
Total cash and cash equivalents   175,041    -    -    175,041 
                     
Investments:                    
Marketable securities   13,944    -    -    13,944 
Total Investment   13,944    -    -    13,944 

 

 

 

 

NOTE 13 INCOME TAXES

 

The Company calculates its provision for Income tax based on the current tax law Prevailing in India. Due to the Company’s history of losses, there is no income tax liability accrued in the books during the current year and the previous year.

 

The significant components of deferred income tax expense/(benefit) from operations for each of the Seven-months ended October 31, 2024 and year ended March 31, 2024 are approximated as following:

 

Deferred income taxes 

Seven-months ended

October 31, 2024

($)

  

As of

March 31, 2024

($)

 
         
Net deferred tax asset   -    - 
Valuation allowance   -    - 

 

A valuation allowance is recognized against deferred tax assets when, based on the consideration of all available positive and negative evidence using a more likely than not criteria, it is determined that all or a portion of these tax benefits may not be realized. This assessment requires consideration of all sources of taxable income available to realize the deferred tax asset including taxable income in prior carry-back years, future reversals of existing temporary differences, tax planning strategies and future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards. The Company incurred losses on a cumulative basis for the two-years period, which is considered to be significant negative evidence. The positive evidence considered in support was insufficient to overcome this negative evidence. As a result, the Company established a full valuation allowance for its net deferred tax asset in the amount of Nil as of October 31, 2024 (March 31, 2024: Nil thousand).

 

 

 

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

NOTE 14 REVENUE

 

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, discounts, sales incentives, goods & service tax. The Company recognizes revenue when the amount of revenue and its related cost can be reliably measured and it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and degree of managerial involvement associated with ownership or effective control have been met for each of the Company’s activities. Revenue includes revenue related to domestic sales of vehicles, spare parts, and accessories that meet the definition of a performance obligation under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue with Contract with Customers (“ASC 606”).

 

Net sales disaggregated by significant products and services for years ended is as follows:

 

  

Seven-months ended

October 31, 2024

  

Year ended

March 31, 2024

 
Vehicle Manufacturing          
Vehicle Sales (1)   29,822    28,986 
Others   3,235    13,552 
           
Total   33,057    42,538 

 

(1) Revenue from Sales of Vehicle represents sale of Electronic Bikes to Authorized dealers in and around India.

 

NOTE 15 SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

FASB ASC 280, “Segment Reporting” establishes standards for reporting information about reportable segments. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group (“CODM”), in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The CODM evaluates revenues and gross profits based on product lines and routes to market. Based on our integration and Management strategies, we operate in one reportable segment which is vehicle manufacturing. There are no other significant reportable segments.

 

NOTE 16 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

There are no significant subsequent events to reported as at the Reporting date.

 

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

None.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

There were no changes in and disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosures.

 

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

 

Our Management maintains disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer (our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively), as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the requisite time periods and that such information was accumulated and communicated to our Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting

 

Our Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, evaluated our “internal control over financial reporting” as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) to determine whether any changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during Fiscal 2024, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during Fiscal 2024, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting

 

Other Information

 

None.

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 99.2

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

References in this section to the “Company,” “our,” “us” or “we” refer to SVH. The following discussion and analysis should be read together with the historical audited annual combined financial statements and the related notes that are included elsewhere in this discussion and analysis. The discussion and analysis should also be read together with the financial information for the period ended October 31, 2024. The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those factors discussed below and elsewhere in this information statement.

 

Recent Developments

 

Business Combination

 

On March 13, 2023, SVH entered into the Business Combination Agreement with Pegasus Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and MOBV. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the parties thereto entered into a business combination transaction by which Merger Sub merged with and into MOBV, with MOBV surviving such merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of SVH. The Business Combination closed on December 8, 2023, and MOBV is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of SVH. The SVH Shares are listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “SVMH” and SVH Warrants are listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “SVMHW”.

 

The merger was accounted for as an asset purchase, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Under this method of accounting, MOBV will was treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of SVH issuing stock for the net assets of MOBV. The net assets of MOBV was stated at fair value, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Operations prior to the Business Combination were those of SVH.

 

The most significant change in SVH’s future reported financial position and results was an estimated increase in cash (as compared to SVH’s combined balance sheet on March 31, 2024) to approximately US$5 million.

 

As a consequence of the merger, SVH became the successor to an SEC-registered company, which will require SVH to hire additional personnel and implement procedures and processes to address public company regulatory requirements and customary practices. SVH expects to incur additional annual expenses as a public company for, among other things, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, director fees and additional internal and external accounting and legal and administrative resources, including increased audit and legal fees.

 

Closing of the Business Combination

 

On December 8, 2023 (the “Closing Date” and such closing, the “Closing”), we consummated the previously announced business combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2023 (the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among us, Merger Sub and MOBV. As of the Closing Date, pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into MOBV (the “Merger”), with MOBV surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Business Combination”).

 

In connection with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, the Company entered into, among other arrangements, (1) exchange agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) with certain shareholders of SVM, pursuant to which, among other things such shareholders of SVM have a right to transfer one or more of the shares owned by them in SVM to us in exchange for the delivery of Shares or cash payment, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Exchange Agreements, and (2) a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with certain of its shareholders and the Sponsor.

 

On December 11, 2023, our ordinary shares commenced trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SVMH”.

 

 

 

 

Ionic Purchase Agreement

 

We entered into the Purchase Agreement with Ionic Ventures, LLC (“Ionic”) on July 1, 2024, which provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions and limitations set forth therein, we have the right to direct Ionic to purchase up to an aggregate of US$25,000,000 of ordinary shares of the Company, par value $0.01 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”) over the 36-month term of the Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Shares”). We issued an initial exemption purchase notice to Ionic for US$1 million on July 1, 2024. The Purchase Agreement prohibits the Company from issuing Shares to Ionic in excess of 4.99% of the then outstanding ordinary shares of the Company at any given time.

 

After the satisfaction of the commencement conditions, we will have the right to present Ionic with a regular purchase notice (“Regular Purchase Notice”) directing Ionic to purchase any amount no less than US$250,000 and no greater than US$1,000,000 of our Ordinary Shares per trading day, at a per share price equal to 97% (or 80% if the Ordinary Shares are not then trading on the Nasdaq Global Market) of the lowest volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) over a specified measurement period, as described further in the Purchase Agreement. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) occurs between the date on which a Regular Purchase Notice is delivered to Ionic and such specified measurement period, such price per share will be adjusted to 85% (or 90% in the event the Ordinary Shares are not then trading on the Nasdaq Global Market) for so long as such Event of Default remains uncured.

 

The Purchase Agreement may be terminated by us if certain conditions to commence have not been satisfied by July 31, 2024. The Purchase Agreement may also be terminated by us at any time after commencement, at our discretion; provided, however, that if we have sold less than US$6,000,000 worth of Purchase Shares to Ionic (other than as a result of our inability to sell Purchase Shares to Ionic as a result of the Beneficial Ownership Limitation or our failure to have sufficient Ordinary Shares authorized), we will pay to Ionic a termination fee of US$300,000, which is payable, at our option, in cash or in Ordinary Shares at a price equal to the closing price of our Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Global Market on the trading day immediately preceding the date of receipt of the termination notice. Further, the Purchase Agreement will automatically terminate on the date that we sell, and Ionic purchases, the full US$25,000,000 of Purchase Shares under the agreement or, if all such Purchase Shares have not been purchased, on the expiration of the 36-month term of the Purchase Agreement.

 

The Company has currently reserved 50,000,000 Ordinary Shares that will be issuable pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. In the event such reserve is not increased or the total number of the Company’s authorized shares are not increased, the number of Purchase Shares that may be issued will be constrained thereby.

 

Ionic Registration Rights Agreement

 

Concurrently with entering into the Purchase Agreement, we also entered into a registration rights agreement, dated as of July 1, 2024, by and between us and Ionic Ventures (the “the Ionic Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which we agreed to file one or more registration statements, as necessary, to register under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the resale of all Ordinary Shares that may, from time to time, be issued or become issuable to Ionic under the Purchase Agreement and the Ionic Registration Rights Agreement. We are filing this registration statement in part to fulfill our obligations under the Ionic Registration Rights Agreement.

 

Placement Agency Agreement

 

In connection with the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a placement agency agreement (the “Placement Agency Agreement”) with Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”). Pursuant to the terms of the Placement Agency Agreement, the Company must pay Maxim (i) a cash fee equal to 5.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised from the sale of Purchase Shares in connection with any exemption purchase notice; and (ii) a cash fee equal to 3.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised from the sale of Purchase Shares in connection with any Regular Purchase Notice. The Company must also reimburse Maxim, directly upon the initial closing under the Purchase Agreement for all travel and other documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Maxim, including the reasonable fees, costs and disbursements of its legal counsel, in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $5,000. The Company owes Maxim a total of $50,000 from the gross proceeds of $1,000,000 due to the Company from the exemption purchase notice dated July 1, 2024. If the Company issues additional Ordinary Shares to Ionic pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company would be obligated to pay Maxim cash fees of up to $720,000, assuming the remaining $24,000,000 of Purchase Shares are issued pursuant to Regular Purchase Notices.

 

 

 

 

The Company also agreed to indemnify Maxim and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees and controlling persons against all losses, claims, damages, expenses and liabilities, as the same are incurred (including the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel), relating to or arising out of its activities pursuant to the Placement Agency Agreement.

 

The foregoing descriptions of each of the Purchase Agreement, the Ionic Registration Rights Agreement, and the Placement Agency Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety to the full text of such documents, which are filed as exhibits to this registration statement.

 

Nasdaq Delisting Determination and Appeal

 

On July 24, 2024 and July 30, 2024, we received Staff Delisting Determination letters (the “Determinations”) from Nasdaq setting forth a determination to delist our Ordinary Shares from Nasdaq as a result of our failure to regain compliance with each of their rules with respect to (i) minimum Bid Price of $1.00, (ii) minimum Market Value of Publicly Held Shares of $15,000,000, and (iii) a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities of $50,000,000. On July 30, 2024, we submitted a request for a hearing before a Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) to appeal the Determinations. The hearing request was accepted by Nasdaq and the hearing is scheduled for September 5, 2024. The hearing request will stay the delisting of our Ordinary Shares and warrants until a determination is made by the Panel. The Ordinary Shares will continue to trade on Nasdaq pending the outcome of the hearing before the Panel. We will address the ongoing non-compliance matters before the Panel and will request additional time to cure the deficiency. There can be no assurance that, following the hearing, the Panel will grant our request for additional time to regain compliance. If the Panel does not grant our request for additional time to comply, our Ordinary Shares will be subject to delisting from Nasdaq. If our Ordinary Shares were to be delisted by Nasdaq, the market liquidity of our Ordinary Shares could be adversely affected and the market price of our Ordinary Shares could decline, even though such Ordinary Shares may continue to be traded “over-the-counter”.

 

Amendment of Memorandum of Association and Release of Earnout Shares

 

The Company amended its Memorandum of Association to increase its authorized share capital to US$10,000,000, comprising of 1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of US$0.01 par value with effect on August 2, 2024. The amendment was approved by special resolution of the shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting on June 27, 2024, and subsequently implemented by the board of directors.

 

Pursuant to the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the Company convened at June 27, 2024, the Company’s shareholders approved the release of Earnout Shares to the Earnout Group, without the occurrence of Milestone Events (as defined in the Merger Agreement dated March 13, 2023) and a pro rata increase in the number of Earnout Shares in proportion to certain issuances of shares made by the Company in advance of the closing of the Business Combination. The Merger Agreement was subsequently amended on September 12, 2024, to provide for the vesting of the Earnout Shares in three tranches as follows: 129,916,660 immediately; 129,916,660 on June 27, 2025; and 129,916,660 on June 27, 2026.

 

Maxim Underwriting Agreement for subscription of 106,267,734 shares

 

We entered into an underwriting agreement on October 31, 2024 for subscription of 106,267,734 shares. It was a firm commitment public offering of 106,267,734 units (“Units”), each Unit consisting of one ordinary share, par value $0.01 per share (“ordinary share”) or one pre-funded warrant (“pre-funded warrant”), and one warrant (“warrant”) to purchase one ordinary share, which can be exercisable for two ordinary shares pursuant to an alternative cashless exercise provision (collectively “the Securities”) at an assumed public offering price of $0.064 per Unit, which was the closing price of our ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) on October 30, 2024. The public offering price per Unit shall be the determined between us and the underwriters and will be based on market conditions at the time of pricing, and may be at a discount to the then current market price of our ordinary shares. Therefore, the recent market price of our ordinary shares referenced throughout this preliminary prospectus may not be indicative of the final offering price per Unit. The Units have no stand-alone rights and will not be certified or issued as stand-alone securities. The ordinary shares or pre-funded warrants and warrants are immediately separable and will be issued separately in this offering. Each warrant will become exercisable for one ordinary share, and can be exercisable for two ordinary shares pursuant to an alternative cashless exercise provision at an assumed exercise price of $0.096 per share (150% of the assumed public offering price per Unit) upon shareholder approval (to the extent required by Nasdaq rules) and will expire five years from the date of shareholder approval.

 

 

 

 

Key Factors Affecting the Company’s Operating Results

 

SVH and its subsidiary have been developing their E2W vehicles for the past five years. SVH began early-stage commercial sales in 2021 and its products have been in commercial use for the past two years. SVH believes that its future success and financial performance depends on several factors that present significant opportunities for our business, but also pose risks and challenges, including those discussed below.

 

Innovation

 

SVH is committed to the E2W market and plans to invest in technology, manufacturing, distribution, and service that will delight our customers and deliver pioneering E2W by means of design, software and customer experience. The E2W vehicle market is highly competitive and includes both established manufacturers and new entrants. SVH expects to become a leading electric motorcycle brand as the first Indian E2W company publicly traded in the U.S.

 

Distribution, Sales and Service

 

Our growth will depend on our ability to achieve vehicle revenue targets, which depends on our ability to successfully execute our sales and marketing strategy, while retaining our premium brand perception. We have received over 700 distributor applications in India, but have not signed any agreements as of the date hereof. Prana has been in early commercial production and sales for the past two years, and our customers’ feedback has been positive and customer interest has been robust. To maintain our premium brand position, it is imperative that we do not disappoint customers, and so we accepted only limited orders, to ensure satisfactory delivery times and quality control. We expect to increase our sales and delivery schedules as we increase production capacity and achieve high volume production.

 

We plan to raise brand awareness primarily through online and social media channels, in addition to our Customer Experience physical touchpoints. In keeping with our premium brand, we intend to provide superior customer experience through our direct and franchised technicians, who will assist in delivery and after-sales care at our customer’s location.

 

SVM operates a hybrid sales and services model through SVM Experience Centre and franchise-operated Experience Centre. SVH expects to continue to expand throughout India, and regionally in Asia.

 

Establishing Contract Manufacturing Capacity and Supply Chain Management

 

Achieving our business plan will require us to expand our supply chain and contract manufacturing capacity. The scope of our future contract manufacturing capacity requirements and resulting capital expenditures will depend on many factors, including the growth of our sales and marketing initiatives, our ability to develop and launch new electric vehicles, our ability to utilize planned capacity in its existing contract manufacturers’ facilities, our ability to retain contract manufacturing relationships, access to capital, and the timing of our entry into new markets.

 

Global supply chain and logistics challenges affect SVH and its industry. As a result of these challenges, SVH has experienced cost increases for logistics, raw materials and purchased components, as well as increased manufacturing costs. SVM’s location in India, however, mitigates some of the higher costs as labor, land, and other input prices remain lower in India. It is expected that certain components, logistics, and manufacturing costs will stabilize in 2024, but that certain inflation in raw materials and components, especially with respect to batteries, will persist in the near term. Furthermore, SVM buys certain of its components in U.S. dollars, while selling products and services domestically in Indian rupees. Any fluctuations in the exchange rates of the U.S. dollar to the Indian rupee may have adverse effects on SVM’s financial condition and results of operation.

 

The Company has also in the past experienced some supply chain disruption for certain components, including semiconductor chips. While these disruptions have not materially impacted production volumes to date, SVM expects production to accelerate, which could aggravate the effects of future supply disruptions on its business.

 

 

 

 

The global supply chain and logistics disruptions continue to impact SVH and the automotive industry. Our ability to manufacture vehicles is dependent on the continued supply of manufacturing inputs. Fluctuations in the cost of input materials or components and supply interruptions or shortages could materially impact our business. For example, following the launch of a military action in Ukraine by Russia in February 2022, commodity prices, including the price of oil, gas, nickel, copper, lithium, and aluminum, increased. Sanctions and other measures imposed in response to such actions by countries and bodies around the world, as well as the existing and potential further responses from Russia or other countries subject to such sanctions, tensions and military action, could result in persistent volatility in commodity prices and interruptions of supply of manufacturing inputs. In addition, some components of our vehicles are manufactured in China and we depend on our suppliers there to deliver these components in order to deliver our products to our customers.

 

Contracting with Industry-Leading Original Component Manufacturers and Innovative Battery Technology Research Companies

 

SVH has contracted with a limited number of battery manufacturers to allow us to secure additional battery supplies with improved technologies and scale rapidly with low capital intensity.

 

SVH believes that our experience manufacturing and selling the Prana product line will reduce the execution risk typically associated with new vehicle companies. Through such platform sharing, component sourcing, and manufacturing partnerships, SVH believes that it will be able to accelerate market access and reduce investment in development. SVH intends to meet timing, cost, and quality expectations while optimizing cost structures by leveraging its partnerships and in-house expertise. Maintaining maximum component independence allows SVH to dynamically select partners and components to its advantage and enables the Company to focus on design innovation, customer experience, and user interface that integrates software and hardware as well as products and services.

 

Market Trends and Competition

 

SVH offers innovative and proprietary E2W vehicles in India, one of the largest markets in the world for TWV. India’s market offers a young and growing population, rising incomes, rapid urbanization, and a supportive government whose policies promote electric vehicles, or EV, generally. Existing competitors supply mostly ICE powered vehicles at a higher TCO, and low-end electric scooters. SVH believes it offers the only premium electric motorcycle in India that is affordable to young urban professionals and compares favorably on TCO.

 

Regulatory Landscape

 

SVH operates in an industry that is subject to and benefits from a regulated environment. In addition to rules and regulations that apply to all vehicles, including safety, service, and emissions, most recent regulations have been targeting environmental concerns, which regulations have generally become more stringent over time. Regulations in target markets include economic incentives to purchase EV generally and E2W specifically, to deploy vehicle charging stations, to manufacture components locally in India, and to improve roads. While SVH expects environmental regulations to benefit our growth, certain regulations may result in higher costs and lower margins.

 

Sustainability

 

SVH’s is a leader in sustainable mobility, prioritizing responsible business practices to sustain people and planet and allow a future that is safe for posterity.

 

Our vehicles, products, and services promote several of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, notably:

 

  Affordable and Clean Energy;
     
  Sustainable Cities and Communities; and
     
  Responsible Consumption and Production.

 

 

 

 

Sustainable Design: SVH’s designs reduce material consumption, carbon emissions, and noise pollution.

 

Net Zero: SVH is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by decarbonizing both our own operations, as well as our zero-emissions vehicles.

 

Stakeholder Attitude: SVH aims to improve the working conditions of our employees and make our communities desirable places to live, work, and ride.

 

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Our financial reporting function and system of internal controls are less developed in certain respects than those of similar companies and may not provide our management with as much or as accurate or timely information. A deficiency in internal controls exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of the company’s financial reporting. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB, has defined a material weakness as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 

Although we are not yet subject to the certification or attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, in connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements as of and for the period ended October 31, 2024, and the year ended March 31, 2024, our management and our independent registered public accounting firm did not identify any deficiencies.

 

As a company with less than $1.235 billion in revenue for our last fiscal year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” pursuant to the JOBS Act. An emerging growth company may take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. These provisions include exemption from the auditor attestation requirement under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, in the assessment of the emerging growth company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Combined Financial Statements for a discussion of the underlying basis used to prepare the combined financial statements.

 

Components of Results of Operations

 

Revenue

 

SVM generates revenue from the sale of E2W, related products and accessories, and value-added services. E2W are sold both directly to retail end users through SVM’s Customer Experience centers and online, as well as to a network of dealer partners. SVM expects revenue to increase in future periods as it expects shipments of current models to grow as well as from the introduction of new models that will expand its target market.

 

Cost of Revenue/Goods Sold

 

Cost of goods sold primarily consists of direct materials, components, in-bound freight, customs and duties, supplies, labor-related costs, including salaries, benefits and share-based compensation. and allocated overhead costs, including facilities costs, depreciation of manufacturing-related equipment and facilities and other direct costs. SVM expects its cost of goods sold to increase in absolute dollars as it expects to produce more vehicles for its growing sales. SVM expects cost of goods sold per unit to decrease as its growth allows for improved terms in purchasing and as economies of scale take hold in its production process.

 

 

 

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

Selling, general, and administrative, or SG&A, expenses consist of personnel-related expenses for SVM’s corporate, executive, finance, engineering, product development and other administrative functions, expenses for outside professional services, including legal, audit and advisory services as well as expenses for depreciation and amortization of assets and facilities not directly involved in production, and marketing and advertising costs. Personnel-related expenses consist of salaries, benefits, and share-based compensation. SG&A expenses also include other engineering expenses, which consist of expenditures for research and development activities relating to product development and improvements.

 

SVM expects absolute SG&A expenses to increase for the foreseeable future as it scales headcount, expands hiring of engineers and designers, continues to invest in new designs and development of technology in order to drive the growth of the business, and as a result of operating as a public company, including compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, legal, audit and internal controls, additional insurance expenses, investor relations activities and other administrative and professional services.

 

Depreciation and Amortization Expenses

 

Depreciation and amortization costs relate to the depreciation of manufacturing-related equipment and facilities and the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets. SVM expects depreciation and amortization costs to increase in absolute terms as it invests in property, plant, and equipment and in developing its intellectual property estate.

 

Amortization is calculated based on the cost of intangible assets less their estimated residual values using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, from the date that they are available for use and is recognized in profit or loss. The amortization is included in “General and administrative expenses.”

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense consists primarily of interest expense associated with credit facilities employed in the procurement, manufacturing and sales of SVH’s vehicles, products, and services.

 

Income Tax Provision

 

SVM’s income taxes as presented are calculated on a separate tax return basis. The income tax provision (benefit) consists of an estimate for national, federal, state, local, and foreign income taxes based on enacted rates, as adjusted for allowable credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities and changes in the tax law. SVM has generated operating losses in each of the years presented.

 

Results of Operations

 

SVH generates revenue from the sale of E2W, related products and accessories, and value-added services. E2W are sold both directly to retail end users through SVM’s Customer Experience centers and online, as well as to a network of dealer partners. SVH expects revenue to increase in future periods as it expects shipments of current models to grow as well as from the introduction of new models that will expand its target market.

 

Comparison of the for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, and year ended March 31, 2024:

 

   October 31,
2024 ($)
   March 31,
2024 ($)
 
Revenue   33,057    42,538 

 

Revenue for the seven-months period ended October 31, 2024, declined by $9 thousand, or 22.29%, to $33 thousand from $42 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2024. The decline was primarily due to the expiry of the license to sell the vehicles and delay in obtaining regulatory approval for the improved version of product. Refer to Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

 

 

 

 

Cost of Revenue

 

Comparison of the for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, and year ended March 31, 2024:

 

 

   October 31, 2024($)   March 31, 2024($) 
Cost of goods Sold   (27,894)   (35,316)
Inventory write-down   -    (262,686)
Total Cost of Revenue   (27,894)   (298,002)

 

Cost of revenue for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, declined by $270 thousand, or 90.64%, to $28 thousand from $298 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to inventory write down amounting to $263 thousand which occurred during year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the compliance with the revised Automotive Industry Standards (AIS)-156 and AIS-038 regulations issued by the Govt of India w.r.t EV batteries and also expiration of Prana 1.0 license.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

Comparison of the for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, and year ended March 31, 2024:

 

   October 31,
2024($)
   March 31,
2024($)
 
General and Administrative expenses   (34,121,351)   (10,924,078)

 

General and Administrative expenses for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, increased by $23,196 thousand, or 212.33%, to $34,121 thousand from $10,925 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to increases related to higher headcount, increases in other costs related primarily to earnout shares issued to earnout group.

 

Selling and Distribution expenses

 

Comparison of the for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, and year ended March 31, 2024:

 

   October 31,
2024($)
   March 31,
2024($)
 
Selling and Distribution expenses   (33,777)   (181,195)

 

Selling and Distribution expenses for the year October 31, 2024, decreased by $147 thousand, or 81.36%, to $34 thousand from $181 thousand for year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a write-off of supplier advances during the year ended March 31, 2024 due to uncertainty over receipt of shipments of raw materials/ its recoverability.

 

Depreciation and Amortization costs

 

Comparison of the for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, and year ended March 31, 2024:

 

 

   October 31,
2024($)
   March 31,
2024($)
 
Depreciation and Amortization costs   (74,907)   (38,343)

 

Depreciation and Amortization costs for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, increased by $37 thousand, or 95.36%, to $75 thousand from $38 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to the additions made during the period and recognition of operating lease assets and amortization thereof.

 

 

 

 

Income Tax Provision

 

Comparison of the for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, and year ended March 31, 2024:

 

   October 31,
2024($)
   March 31,
2024($)
 
Income tax expense/benefit   -    (26,162)

 

Income tax expense for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, decreased by $26 thousand, or 100%, to Nil from $26 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2024. The change in income tax expense was due to recognition of tax liability for year ended March 31, 2024.

 

Comparison of the for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, and year ended March 31, 2024:

 

   October 31,
2024($)
   March 31,
2024($)
 
Revenue   33,057    42,538 
Cost of goods Sold   (27,894)   (35,316)
Inventory write-down   -    (262,686)
Total Cost of Revenue   (27,894)   (298,002)
Gross Profit   5,163    (255,464)
General and administrative expenses   (34,121,351)   (10,924,808)
Selling and Distribution expenses   (33,777)   (181,195)
Depreciation and Amortization   (74,907)   (38,343)
Other income, net   3,468    1,330 
Finance Expenses   (11,134)   (57,652)
Income tax expense/benefit   -    (26,162)

 

   October 31, 2024($)   March 31, 2024($)   Change ($ in 000’s)   % 
Revenue   33,057    42,538    (9)   -22.29%
Cost of goods Sold   (27,894)   (35,316)   (7)   -21.02%
Inventory write-down   -    (262,686)   (263)   -100%
Total Cost of Revenue   (27,894)   (298,002)   (270)   -90.64%
Gross Profit   5,163    (255,464)   261    102.02%
General and administrative expenses   (34,121,351)   (10,924,808)   23,196    212.33%
Selling and Distribution expenses   (33,777)   (181,195)   (147)   -81.36%
Depreciation and Amortization   (74,907)   (38,343)   37    95.36%
Other income, net   3,468    1,330    2    160.75%
Finance Expenses   (11,134)   (57,652)   (47)   -80.69%
Income tax expense/benefit   -    (26,162)   (26)   -100%

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have not entered into any financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any unconsolidated third parties. In addition, we have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as shareholders’ equity or that are not reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity or contractual arrangements that support the credit, liquidity or market risk for such transferred assets. Moreover, we do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity.

 

 

 

 

Contractual Obligations

 

SVH does not have any material contractual obligations of its own. The previously availed HSBC Facility has been repaid in full and closed.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of October 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents amounted to US$ 5.04 million.

 

We have historically managed liquidity risk by effectively managing our working capital, capital expenditures and cash flows, and deploying resources to match production needs.

 

Investments and Borrowing Requirements

 

As an early-stage growth company, we do not currently have, nor do we expect to generate from operations, adequate liquidity to fund our operations for the next twelve months. To alleviate such conditions, we are currently discussing funding commitments with several parties. Accordingly, management believes that cash on hand and the financing facilities it has arranged will provide sufficient liquidity to meet our projected obligations, including those related to existing contractual obligations, for at least the next twelve months.

 

We plan to use our current cash on hand to support our core business operations and strategic plan to accelerate our go-to-market strategy, invest in new product development, and enhance our global distribution capabilities. We expect our capital expenditures and working capital requirements to increase substantially in the future as we grow our business, develop our customer support and marketing infrastructure and expand our research and development efforts. Specifically, we estimate we will invest approximately $50.9 million by fiscal year 2026 to expand the capacity necessary to achieve the projected volumes.

 

Our purchase orders for inventory used in manufacturing generally do not become firm commitments until 30-45 days prior to expected delivery. We record a liability for excess firm commitments. Refer to Note 11 of the Notes to Combined Financial Statements for further discussion of excess firm commitments. Our material contractual operating cash commitments on October 31, 2024, relate to leases and notes payable to a related party. Our long-term lease obligations and future payments are discussed further in Note 8 of the Notes to Combined Financial Statements. Our notes payable to related party, included interest and maturity terms, are discussed further in Note 10 of the Notes to Combined Financial Statements.

 

Cash Flows

 

The following table summarizes our cash flow activities for the periods presented:

 

  

 

Seven months ended October 31, 2024

  

Year ended

March 31, 2024($)

 
Net cash used in operating activities   (3,294,303)   (3,872,110)
           
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities   (85,156)   (102,523)
           
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities   8,247,823    4,123,010 
           
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (5,661)   5,286 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents        153,663)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   175,041    21,378 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   5,037,744    175,041 

 

The overall increase in cash during the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, was primarily due to the increase in cash flows from financing activities during the seven-months ended April 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Used by Operating Activities

 

We had negative cash flow from operating activities during the seven months ended October 31, 2024, and the year ended March 31, 2024. The negative cash flow from operating activities reflects the growth in electric motorcycle shipments and ongoing product development investments given the start-up nature of the electric motorcycle business.

 

Net cash used in operating activities increased by $578 thousand to $3,294 thousand for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024 compared to $3,872 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2024. The increase in cash used in operating activities was primarily driven by changes in working capital. Working capital was impacted by changes in inventory, primarily due to increasing inventory levels on account arrival of raw materials to be used in the production of vehicles.

 

Net Cash Used by Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $17 thousand to $85 thousand for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $102 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due less investments made in Property plant and Equipment during the seven-months ended October 31, 2024 compared to the investments made during the year ended March 31, 2024.

 

We expect to fund future cash flows used in investing activities with cash flow generated by operations and other financings.

 

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $4,125 thousand to $8,248 thousand for the seven-months ended October 31, 2024 compared to $4,123 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2024. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was driven by an additional paid-in capital.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our financial statements are based on the selection and application of significant accounting policies, which require management to make significant estimates and assumptions. Management believes that the following are some of the more critical judgment areas in the application of accounting policies that currently affect our financial condition and results of operations.

 

Product Warranty and Recalls—We provide a limited warranty on the new electric motorcycles for a period of one year, except for the battery which is covered for five years. Estimated warranty costs are recorded at the time of sale and are based primarily on our historical claim information and as actual experience becomes available it is used to update the accruals.

 

Additionally, we may from time to time initiate certain voluntary recall campaigns. The estimated costs associated with voluntary recalls are recorded when the liability is both probable and estimable. This generally occurs when management approves and commits to a recall. The accrued cost of a recall is based on an estimate of the cost to repair each affected vehicle and the number of vehicles expected to be repaired based on historical data concerning the percentage of affected customers that take advantage of recall offers. In the case of both warranty and recall costs, as actual experience becomes available it is used to update the accruals.

 

 

 

 

The factors affecting actual warranty and recall costs can be volatile. As a result, actual warranty claims experience and recall costs may differ from estimates, which could lead to material changes in our accrued warranty and recall costs. Our warranty and recall liabilities are discussed further in Note 10 of the Notes to Annual Combined Financial Statements. To date, we have not issued any recalls.

 

Income Taxes—Our income taxes as presented are calculated on a separate tax return basis. We account for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740, Income Taxes (Topic 740). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and other loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We review our deferred income tax asset valuation allowances on a quarterly basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a review is required. In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or combined group recording the net deferred income tax asset is considered, along with any positive or negative evidence including tax law changes. Since future financial results and tax law may differ from previous estimates, periodic adjustments to our valuation allowances may be necessary. We have generated operating losses in each of the years presented, however, any hypothetical net operating loss attributes generated, and related valuation allowances, are deemed to have been distributed to SVH through net parent investment and are not presented on the balance sheet.

 

We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous foreign jurisdictions. These tax laws and regulations are complex and significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes and recording the related deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 

In the ordinary course of our business, there are transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Accruals for unrecognized tax benefits are provided for in accordance with the requirements of Topic 740. An unrecognized tax benefit represents the difference between the recognition of benefits related to items for income tax reporting purposes and financial reporting purposes. Any unrecognized tax benefit is not included within the combined balance sheets as any benefit would reside with SVM. SVM is regularly audited by tax authorities as a normal course of business. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, SVM believes that it has appropriate support for the positions taken on its tax returns and that its annual tax provision includes amounts sufficient to pay any assessments. Nonetheless, the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued for each year and would be the obligation of SVM. Refer to Note 5 of the Notes to Annual Combined Financial Statements for further discussion regarding our income taxes.

 

Business Combination.

 

SVH was the acquiror for both the legal and accounting purposes, as the shares of MOBV converted into the right to receive SVH Shares (the “Per Share Consideration”) and MOBV legally became SVH’s wholly owned subsidiary as a result of the merger with Merger Sub.

 

The Business Combination was accounted for as an asset acquisition. MOBV did not qualify as a Business per ASC 805-10-55-3A. Since the acquisition was based on a monetary exchange, and most of the assets of MOBV were marketable securities in the trust account, the fair value of the assets was the more evident value. The liabilities assumed were all of short-term nature which are deemed to be at fair value. As such the fair value of the consideration given, in this case the transaction costs incurred, one to one share exchange and the Earn Out consideration were allocated using the relative fair value approach based on the net asset value acquired from MOBV. Given the nature of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from MOBV, an allocation of the transaction costs and Earn Out consideration cannot be made to the net assets acquired. Accordingly, an immediate charge to operations was recognized for the difference between the relative value allocated to the earnout and the fair value, as well as for the value of the transaction costs.

 

In relation to the Business Combination, the purchase price contained contingent consideration. The contingent consideration relates to an aggregate earn-out payment with maximum payout of $250 million based on the achievement of sales volume during the three-year performance periods FY2024, FY2025 and FY2026. Each annual period has its own targets and related potential earn-out payments. The fair value of the contingent consideration is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation that utilizes key assumptions defined in the earnout agreement including sales volume performance periods, caps and floors. Changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration liability can result from changes to one or more inputs, including discount rates, the probabilities of achieving the sales volume targets, and the time required to achieve the sales volume targets. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these inputs, which reflect the Company’s assumptions on the best market information available under the circumstances. In any given period, changes to the inputs, or significant increases or decreases to the inputs in isolation, would have resulted in a significantly lower or higher fair value ascribed to the contingent consideration and have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.

 

 

 

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets—Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets purchased. Goodwill is tested for impairment, based on financial data related to the reporting unit to which it has been assigned, at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, limited to the total goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. When evaluating goodwill for impairment, SVM first performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the reporting unit is impaired. If SVM determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, SVM calculates the estimated fair value of the reporting unit using income and market approaches. Significant assumptions are incorporated into the income approach, such as estimated growth rates and a risk-adjusted discount rate. Fair value under the market approach utilizes the guideline public company methodology, which uses valuation indicators determined from other businesses that are similar to our reporting unit.

 

Intangible assets consist of trademarks, non-compete agreements and others and are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. The intangible assets have been determined to have finite lives and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.

 

Significant judgments are required in assessing impairment of intangible assets and include identifying whether events or changes in circumstances require an impairment assessment, estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount and growth rates and other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value whether an impairment exists and if so the amount of that impairment.

 

The intangible assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The events and circumstances SVM monitors and considers include significant decreases in the market price for similar assets, significant adverse changes to the extent and manner in which the asset is used, an adverse change in legal factors or business climate, an accumulation of costs that exceed the estimated cost to acquire or develop a similar asset, and continuing losses that exceed forecasted costs. When the carrying value of an intangible asset is not recoverable based on the existence of one or more of the above indicators, recoverability is determined by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to net future undiscounted cash flows that the asset is expected to generate. An impairment charge would then be recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset.

 

Emerging Growth Company Status

 

Section 102(b)(1) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”) exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can choose not to take advantage of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies, and any such election to not take advantage of the extended transition period is irrevocable.

 

MOBV 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. SVH expects to remain an emerging growth company at least through the end of the 2024 fiscal year and SVH 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. This may make it difficult or impossible to compare SVH’s financial results with the financial results of another public company that is either not an emerging growth company or is an emerging growth company that has chosen not to take advantage of the extended transition period exemptions because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

 

 

 

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). The core principle of this standard is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

 

ASC 606 prescribes a 5-step process to achieve its core principle. The Company recognizes revenue from trading, rental, or product sales as follows:

 

  I. Identify the contract with the customer.
  II. Identify the contractual performance obligations.
  III. Determine the amount of consideration/price for the transaction.
  IV. Allocate the determined amount of consideration/price to the contractual obligations.
  V. Recognize revenue when or as the performing party satisfies performance obligations.

 

The consideration/price for the transaction (performance obligation(s)) is determined as per the agreement or invoice (contract) for the services and products in the automobile segment.

 

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, discounts, sales incentives, goods & service tax. The Company recognizes revenue when the amount of revenue and its related cost can be reliably measured and it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and degree of managerial involvement associated with ownership or effective control have been met for each of the Company’s activities. Revenue includes revenue related to domestic sales of vehicles, spare parts, and accessories that meet the definition of a performance obligation under ASC 606.

 

Sales disaggregated by significant products and services for years ended is as follows:

 

   seven months ended
October 31, 2024
   Year ended
March 31, 2024
 
Vehicle Manufacturing          
Vehicle Sales (1)   29,822    28,986 
Others   3,235    13,552 
           
Total   33,057    42,538 

 

(1) Revenue from Sales of Vehicle represents sale of Electric Bikes to Authorized dealers in and around India.

 

New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

 

Other than the recent accounting pronouncements disclosed in SVH’s Annual Combined Financial Statements, there have been no new accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the seven months ended October 31, 2024, that are significant or potentially significant to SVH.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

As of October 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents amounted to US$5.04 million . We historically managed liquidity risk by effectively managing our working capital, capital expenditures and cash flows, and deploying resources to match production needs.

 

 

 

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentration of credit risk principally consist of accounts receivable. We limit our credit risk with respect to accounts receivable by performing credit evaluations and requiring collateral to secure amounts owed by our customers, each when deemed necessary.

 

We have experienced cost increases for logistics, raw materials, and purchased components as well as increased manufacturing costs. Our location in India, however, mitigates some of the higher costs as labor, land and other input prices remain lower in India and the effects of inflation not been material to date. We expect the supply chain challenges and higher costs will continue in 2025 and may become more significant as production volumes increase. We expect that certain components, logistics and manufacturing costs will stabilize in 2026, but that certain raw materials cost inflation, especially in batteries, will persist in the near term. Furthermore, we buy certain of our components in U.S. dollars while we sell our products and services domestically in Indian rupee. Any fluctuations in the exchange rates of the U.S. dollar to the Indian rupee may have adverse effects on our financial condition and results of operation.

 

We are also exposed to possible disruption of supply or shortage of materials, in particular for lithium-ion battery cells and key semiconductor chip components necessary for electric vehicles and any inability to purchase raw materials and components could negatively impact our operations.

 

We plan to sell our electric motorcycles and related products initially in India and in the future, internationally. In most international markets, sales are made in the foreign country’s local currency. As a result, our operating results will be affected by fluctuations in the values of the Indian rupee relative to foreign currencies, however, the impact of such fluctuations on our operations to date are not material given the majority of our sales are currently in India. We plan to expand its business and operations internationally and expects its exposure to currency rate risk to increase in the future.

 

 

 


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