8-K12B/A 0001819142 0001819142 2022-02-02 2022-02-02 0001819142 ses:CommonClassaSubjectToRedemptionMember 2022-02-02 2022-02-02 0001819142 us-gaap:WarrantMember 2022-02-02 2022-02-02

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2022

 

 

SES AI CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-39845   98-1567584
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

35 Cabot Road

Woburn, MA 01801

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (339) 298-8750

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

 

Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Class A common stock, par value $0.0001   SES   The New York Stock Exchange
Warrants, each exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50   SES WS   The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

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

 

 

 


EXPLANATORY NOTE

On February 8, 2022, SES AI Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) (f/k/a Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. (“Ivanhoe”)), filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original Report”) to report the closing of the business combination (the “Business Combination”) with SES Holdings Pte. Ltd., a Singapore private company limited by shares (“Old SES”), pursuant to that certain Business Combination Agreement by and among Ivanhoe, Wormhole Amalgamation Sub Pte. Ltd., a Singapore private company limited by shares, and Old SES (as amended, the “Business Combination Agreement”), and other related matters under Items 1.01, 2.01, 3.02, 3.03, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.05, 5.06, 8.01 and 9.01 of Form 8-K.

This Amendment No. 1 to the Original Report (this “Amendment No. 1”) is being filed to (i) amend certain disclosures under Item 2.01 of the Original Report to provide an update of developments at the Company or its subsidiaries, subsequent to the filing date of the Original Report, (ii) amend the financial statements provided under Items 2.01 under the section titled “Financial Information” and 9.01(a) in the Original Report to include the audited consolidated financial statements of Old SES as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, (iii) include the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Old SES for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, (iv) amend the pro forma financial information provided under Item 9.01(b) in the Original Report to include the unaudited pro forma combined financial information for the Company as of December 31, 2021 and (v) amend Item 9.01(d) to add certain exhibits as noted below.

This Amendment No. 1 does not amend any other item of the Original Report or purport to provide an update or a discussion of any developments at the Company or its subsidiaries subsequent to the filing date of the Original Report. The information previously reported in or filed with the Original Report is hereby incorporated by reference to this Form 8-K/A.

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

Business

The information set forth in “Item 1. Business” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2022 (the “Form 10-K”) is incorporated herein by reference.

Risk Factors

The information set forth in Item “1A. Risk Factors” of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Properties

The information set forth in “Item 2. Properties” of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Financial Information

Reference is made to the disclosure set forth in Item 9.01 of this Amendment No. 1 titled “Financial Statements” and is incorporated herein by reference.


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Reference is made to the disclosures set forth in (i) Item 9.01 of this Amendment No. 1 titled “Financial Statements” and (ii) Exhibit 99.2 to this Amendment No. 1, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The information set forth in Item 3 of the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations set forth in Exhibit 99.2 to this Amendment No. 1 in the section titled “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” is incorporated herein by reference.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

The information set forth in “Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Directors and Executive Officers

The information set forth in “Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance” of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Committees of Board of Directors

The information set forth in “Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance” of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Executive and Director Compensation

The information set forth in “Item 11. Executive Compensation” of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions, and Director Independence

The information set forth in “Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Legal Proceedings

The information set forth in “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

The information set forth in “Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities” of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

The information set forth in “Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities “of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference

Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered

The information set forth in Exhibit 4.2 (Description of Securities) to the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.


Indemnification of Directors and Officers

The information set forth in “Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance” of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 9.01 of this Amendment No. 1, relating to the financial information of the Company, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements.

The audited consolidated financial statements of Old SES as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 and the related notes thereto are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and are incorporated herein by reference. Also included as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference is the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Old SES for the year ended December 31, 2021.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

Certain unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

2.1†    Business Combination Agreement, dated as of July 12, 2021, among Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp., Wormhole Merger Sub Pte. Ltd. and SES Holdings Pte. Ltd., as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated September 20, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
2.2†    Amendment No. 1 to Business Combination Agreement, dated as of September 20, 2021, among Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp., Wormhole Merger Sub Pte. Ltd. and SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
3.1    Certificate of Incorporation of SES AI Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
3.2    Bylaws of SES AI Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
3.3    Certificate of Corporate Domestication of Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp., dated as of February 2, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022).
4.1    Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.1    Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 3, 2022, 2022, by and among SES AI Corporation, the Sponsor and certain other holders of SES AI Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.2#    Form of Indemnity Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.3#    SES AI Corporation 2021 Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.4#    SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. 2021 Share Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).


10.5#    Employment Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2021, by and between Dr. Qichao Hu and SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.6#    Employment Agreement, dated as of February 16, 2021, by and between Jing Nealis and SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.7#    Employment Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2021, by and between Rohit Makharia and SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.8#    Employment Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2016, by and between Yongkyu Son and SolidEnergy Systems Corporation. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.9#    Employment Agreement, dated as of March 23, 2021, by and between Joanne Ban and SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.10#    Employment Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2018, by and between Dr. Hong Gan and SolidEnergy Systems Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.11    Director Nomination Agreement dated as of July 12, 2021, by and among Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp., SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. and General Motors Ventures LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.12    Board Observation Agreement, dated as of July 12, 2021, by and among Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp., SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. and Hyundai Motor Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.13    Letter Agreement, dated January 6, 2021, by and among the Company, its executive officers and directors and Ivanhoe Capital Sponsor LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.14    IPO Letter Agreement Amendment, dated as of July 12, 2021, by Ivanhoe Capital Sponsor LLC and the officers and directors of Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.15    English Translation of Shanghai Lease Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.16    English Translation of Amendment to Shanghai Lease Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.17    Commercial Lease Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2016, by and between SolidEnergy Systems Corp. and Cummings Properties, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.18    Amendment No. 1 to Commercial Lease Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.19    Amendment No. 2 to Commercial Lease Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.20    Amendment No. 3 to Commercial Lease Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.21    Amendment No. 4 to Commercial Lease Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.22#    Form of Restricted Share Award Grant(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).


10.23#    Form of Share Option Award Grant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
10.24#    Form of Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2022).
99.1*    Audited consolidated financial statements of Old SES as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
99.2*    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Old SES for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
99.3*    Unaudited pro-forma condensed combined financial information of the Company as of December 31, 2021.
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

 

*

Filed herewith.

#

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

Certain of the exhibits and schedules to this Exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(a)(5).

The Company agrees to furnish a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon its request.


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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

    SES AI CORPORATION
    By:  

/s/ Jing Nealis

    Name:   Jing Nealis
    Title:   Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 31, 2022      

Exhibit 99.1

SES Holdings Pte. Ltd., and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

SES Holdings Pte. Ltd.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

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

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP

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

Albany, New York

March 31, 2022

 

1


SES Holdings Pte. Ltd., and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

     December 31,  
     2021     2020  

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 160,497     $ 2,439  

Short-term investments

     —         12,291  

Receivable from related party

     7,910       —    

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     1,563       373  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     169,970       15,103  

Property and equipment, net

     12,494       6,044  

Intangible assets, net

     1,626       1,728  

Restricted cash

     475       217  

Deferred offering costs

     5,711       —    

Other assets

     3,077       1,497  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 193,353     $ 24,589  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 4,712     $ 1,032  

Accrued compensation

     2,117       1,216  

Note payable

     —         840  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     4,156       788  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     10,985       3,876  

Other liabilities

     749       738  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     11,734       4,614  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

    

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.000001 par value – 36,064,095 and 29,496,153 shares authorized at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively; 36,064,095 and 29,496,153 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively (aggregate liquidation preference of $271,148 and $82,643 at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively)

     269,941       82,044  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ deficit:

    

Common stock, $0.000001 par value – 45,000,000 and 45,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively; 10,474,509 and 10,245,074 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     5,604       836  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     367       133  

Accumulated deficit

     (94,293     (63,038
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholder’s deficit

     (88,322     (62,069
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock, and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 193,353     $ 24,589  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

2


SES Holdings Pte. Ltd., and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2021     2020  

Operating expenses:

    

Research and development

   $ 15,514     $ 9,443  

General and administrative

     16,492       4,460  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     32,006       13,903  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (32,006     (13,903
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

    

Interest income

     248       76  

Other income (expense), net

     528       (55
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income, net

     776       21  

Loss before income taxes

     (31,230     (13,882

Provision for income taxes

     (25     (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

     (31,255     (13,889
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

    

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     234       188  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

     (31,021     (13,701
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss per share, basic and diluted

   $ (3.04   $ (1.36
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted

     10,296,872       10,245,074  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

3


SES Holdings Pte. Ltd., and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

                  Accumulated        
     Redeemable Convertible            Other     Total  
     Preferred Stock      Common Stock      Additional      Accumulated     Comprehensive     Stockholders’  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount      Paid-in- Capital      Deficit     Income/(Loss)     Deficit  

Balance – January 1, 2020

     29,496,153      $ 82,044        10,245,074      $ —        $ 682      $ (49,149   $ (55   $ (48,522
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

     —          —          —          —          154        —         —         154  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          —          —          —          —          —         188       188  

Net loss

     —          —          —          —          —          (13,889     —         (13,889
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance – December 31, 2020

     29,496,153      $ 82,044        10,245,074      $ —        $ 836      $ (63,038   $ 133     $ (62,069
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Issuance of Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs of $608

     6,567,942        187,897        —          —          —          —         —         —    

Stock-based compensation

     —          —          —          —          4,571        —         —         4,571  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          —          —          —          —          —         234       234  

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

     —          —          229,435        —          197        —         —         197  

Net loss

     —          —          —          —          —          (31,255     —         (31,255
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance — December 31, 2021

     36,064,095      $ 269,941        10,474,509      $ —        $ 5,604      $ (94,293   $ 367     $ (88,322
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

4


SES Holdings Pte. Ltd., and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

     December 31,  
     2021     2020  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net loss

   $ (31,255   $ (13,889

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     1,662       1,706  

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

     95       —    

Stock-based compensation

     4,571       154  

PPP note forgiveness

     (840     —    

Changes in operating assets and liabilities that provide (use) cash:

    

Receivable from related party

     (7,910     —    

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (1,190     (364

Other assets

     (476     31  

Accounts payable

     1,287       608  

Accrued compensation

     901       630  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     3,164       115  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (29,991     (11,009
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (8,951     (982

Purchase of short-term investments

     (150,810     (17,487

Maturities of short-term investments

     163,101       5,196  

Purchases of intangible assets

     (26     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     3,314       (13,273
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Proceeds from issuance of Series D and D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs

     187,897       —    

Proceeds from stock option exercises, including tax withheld

     431       —    

Payments to taxing authorities in connection with stock option exercises

     (234     —    

Payment of deferred offering costs

     (3,334     —    

Proceeds from note payable

     —         840  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     184,760       840  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     233       188  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

     158,316       (23,254

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

     2,728       25,982  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

   $ 161,044     $ 2,728  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING INFORMATION:

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to purchases of property and equipment

   $ 378     $ 145  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred offering costs included in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities

   $ 2,377     $ —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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SES Holdings Pte. Ltd., and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)

1. Nature of Business

Organization

SES Holdings Pte. Ltd., and Subsidiaries (together the “Company” or “Old SES”) consists of SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“SES Holdings” or the “Parent”), and its wholly owned subsidiaries: SolidEnergy Systems, LLC (the “SES LLC”), SolidEnergy (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (the “SES Shanghai”), SolidEnergy Systems Securities Corporation (the “SES Securities”), Viking Power Systems Pte. Ltd. (the “SES Viking”), and Massachusetts Solid Energy Co., Ltd. (Korea) which was formed on November 3, 3021.

SES Holdings is a Singapore private company limited by shares and was formed in November 2018. SES LLC is a Delaware limited liability company formed in November 2018 as a result of the conversion from a corporation to a limited liability company by SolidEnergy Systems Corp, a Delaware corporation formed in April 2012. SES Shanghai was registered in Shanghai, China in November 2018. SES Securities was incorporated in December 2017 as a Massachusetts Security Corporation.

The Company is engaged in the research and development of hybrid Lithium-Metal (“Li-Metal”) rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles (“EV”). Since the Company’s founding in 2012, the Company has been committed to developing the world’s most advanced EV batteries. The Company’s Li-Metal batteries have been designed to combine the high energy density of Li-Metal with cost-effective manufacturability at scale. The Company’s headquarters are located in Boston with research and development facilities located there and in Shanghai, China.

Principal operations had not yet commenced as of December 31, 2021, and the Company has not derived revenue from its principal business activities.

Recent developments

On July 12, 2021, the Company entered into a business combination agreement with Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. (“Ivanhoe”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, and Wormhole Amalgamation Sub Pte. Ltd., a Singapore private company limited by shares and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ivanhoe (“Amalgamation Sub”), pursuant to which, among other things, Amalgamation Sub will amalgamate with the Company, with the Company surviving the Business Combination as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ivanhoe (the “Business Combination”). On February 3, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), Ivanhoe consummated its business combination (the “Business Combination”) with Old SES, pursuant to the terms of that certain Business Combination Agreement (as amended, the “Business Combination Agreement”) by and among Ivanhoe, Old SES, and Amalgamation Sub.

Pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and in connection with the closing of the Business Combination (the “Closing”), (i) Ivanhoe migrated out of the Cayman Islands and domesticated as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”) by way of continuation and deregistration under Part XII of the Cayman Islands Companies Act and domestication under Section 388 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), (ii) Ivanhoe changed its name to “SES AI Corporation” (“New SES”), and (iii) Amalgamation Sub merged with and into Old SES, with Old SES as the surviving company (the “Amalgamation”) (the time that the Amalgamation became effective is referred to as the “Effective Time”). As a result of the Amalgamation, Old SES became a wholly-owned subsidiary of New SES.

 

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2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) as determined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and pursuant to the regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Impact of Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”)

Since the emergence of a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) in December 2019, the pandemic has continued to spread globally and has led governments and other authorities around the world to impose varying degrees of measures intended to reduce its spread and address the resurgences of the COVID-19 variants as the arise. Depending on the jurisdiction, these measures have become more or less restrictive based on the changing conditions, such as the emergence of new variants, the infections and hospitalization trends, as well as public vaccinations status.

The global spread of COVID-19 has created significant volatility, uncertainty, and economic disruption worldwide. The effects and potential effects of COVID-19 include, but are not limited to, its impact on general economic conditions, trade and financing markets and changes in customer behavior, and significant uncertainty in the overall continuity in business operations. The spread of COVID-19 has also disrupted the manufacturing, delivery and overall supply chain of EV manufacturers and suppliers and EV batteries, and has led to a global decrease in vehicle sales in markets around the world. In particular, the COVID-19 crisis may cause a decrease in the demand for EV batteries if fleet operators delay purchases of vehicles or if fuel prices for internal combustion engine vehicles do not create an incentive to accelerate the migration from internal combustion engine vehicles to EVs, an increase in costs resulting from the efforts of manufacturers of EVs or EV batteries to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and delays in EV manufacturers’ schedules to full commercial production of EVs and disruptions to these supply chains, among other negative effects.

The Company has assessed the impact and is not aware of any other specific events or circumstances that required an update to the Company’s estimates and assumptions or materially affected the carrying value of the Company’s assets or liabilities as of the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements. These estimates may change as new events occur and additional information is obtained. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Liquidity

Historically, the Company’s principal sources of liquidity have been the proceeds from series of financing transactions with investors that have provided the Company with the necessary cash and cash equivalents to support its research and development activities. Through December 31, 2021, the Company had raised approximately $269.9 million of funding through the sales of its redeemable convertible preferred stock, and on February 3, 2022, as a result of the aforementioned Business Combination, an additional $285.2 million in net proceeds were raised.

Since inception, the Company has not achieved profitable operations or positive cash flows from operations, and it expects to incur losses in future periods. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $161.0 million and an accumulated deficit of $94.3 million. The Company’s ability to fund its ongoing efforts is dependent on the ability to continue to raise the necessary capital through future financing and capital transactions, as well as the success of the Company’s development and commercialization efforts and, ultimately, upon the market acceptance of the Company’s products.

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. Management believes that the Company’s current cash and cash equivalents are adequate to meet its needs for the next twelve months from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Significant Accounting Policies

Use of estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, as well as the revenues, if any, and expenses incurred during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates judgments and estimates, including those related to the fair value of common stock and other assumptions used to measure stock-based compensation, and valuation of deferred tax assets and uncertain income tax positions. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments, including money market funds with original maturity periods of three months or less when purchased. Money market funds are reported at fair value based upon quoted market prices.

Restricted cash

Restricted cash are money market funds held in collateral accounts that are restricted to secure letters of credit for corporate lease activity. The letters of credit are required to be maintained throughout the terms of the leases. If the date of availability or disbursement is longer than one year and the balances are maintained under an agreement that legally restricts the use of such funds, restricted cash is not included within cash and cash equivalents and is reported separately on the consolidated balance sheet. If the date of availability or disbursement is less than one-year, restricted cash is reported within prepaid expenses and other current assets, and amounted to $0.1 million and $0.1 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Short-term investments

The Company considers investments with original maturities greater than three months and remaining maturities less than one year to be short-term investments. The short-term investments as of December 31, 2020 consist of corporate bonds and mutual funds and are carried at fair value based upon quoted market prices. There were no short-term investments as of December 31, 2021.

Concentrations of credit risk

Financial instruments that subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments. The Company seeks to mitigate its credit risk with respect to such concentrations by holding its deposits with large, reputable financial institutions and investing in high credit rated shorter-term instruments.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as an exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be either recorded or disclosed at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact, and it also considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.

 

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The Company maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

 

Level 1    Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2    Inputs other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly.
Level 3    Unobservable inputs in which there are little or no market data and which require the Company to develop its own assumptions.

The carrying amounts of cash equivalents and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The carrying amount of the note payable approximates fair value due to its short-term maturity.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as shown below:

 

     Estimated Useful Life
    

(in years)

Laboratory machinery and equipment

   5 – 10

Office and computer equipment

   3 – 5

Furniture and fixtures

   5

Leasehold improvements

   Shorter of useful life or lease term

The Company periodically assesses the useful lives of the assets to determine whether events or circumstances may indicate that a revision to the useful life is warranted. Maintenance and repairs that do not extend the life or improve the asset are expensed as incurred. Construction-in-process is stated at cost, which includes the cost of construction and other direct costs attributable to placing the asset in service.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and are comprised of patents and software. The patents are amortized straight-line over the estimated useful life of 15 years and the software is amortized straight-line over the estimated useful life of 10 years. Both the patents and software are reviewed annually for impairment.

Deferred offering costs

Deferred offering costs consist of legal, accounting, and other costs incurred through the balance sheet date that are directly related to the Company becoming a publicly traded company are capitalized. The deferred offering costs will be charged to stockholders’ equity upon the completion of the proposed transaction.

Impairment of long-lived assets

The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment annually or whenever events indicate that a potential impairment may have occurred. If such events arise, the Company will compare the carrying amount of the asset group comprising the long-lived assets to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the estimated aggregate undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an

 

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impairment charge is recorded as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the assets, as based on the expected discounted future cash flows attributable to those assets. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. There were no impairments of long-lived assets during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Leases

The Company enters into agreements under which we lease various real estate, including manufacturing facilities and office space, that are generally leased under noncancelable arrangements and include various renewal options for additional periods and/or have options to early terminate.

Leases are evaluated and recorded as capital leases if one of the following is true at inception: (a) the present value of minimum lease payments meets or exceeds 90% of the fair value of the asset, (b) the lease term is greater than or equal to 75% of the economic life of the asset, (c) the lease arrangement contains a bargain purchase option, or (d) title to the property transfers to the Company at the end of the lease. The Company records an asset and liability for capital leases at present value of the minimum lease payments based on the incremental borrowing rate. Assets are depreciated over the useful life in accordance with the Company’s depreciation policy while rental payments and interest on the liability are accounted for using the effective interest method.

Leases that are not classified as capital leases are accounted for as operating leases. For leases that contain rent abatements or escalating rent payments, the Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, with any lease incentives amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the lease term.

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

The Company records all shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock at their respective fair values less issuance costs on the dates of issuance. The redeemable convertible preferred stock is recorded outside of stockholders’ deficit because, in the event of certain liquidation events considered not solely within the Company’s control, such as a change in control event and sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, the redeemable convertible preferred stock will become redeemable at the option of the holders. If it becomes probable that the shares will become redeemable, the Company will re-measure the carrying value of the shares to the redemption value through the redemption date. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, no remeasurements were required, as management determined that the shares were not probable of becoming redeemable.

Segment and geographic information

Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which separate financial information is available and that is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer. The Company has determined that it operates in one operating and reportable segment, as the CODM reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocating resources, and evaluating financial performance. All long-lived assets of the Company are located in the United States, China and Singapore (see Note 15).

Research and development costs

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs consist of expenses incurred in performing research and development activities, including compensation and benefits for full-time research and development employees, materials and supplies, payments to consultants, patent related legal costs, facility costs, depreciation, and travel expenses. Payments received by the Company under agreements with partners are being recognized as a reduction to research and development expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

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Stock-based compensation

The Company measures compensation expense for all stock stock-based awards made to employees, directors, and non-employees, including stock options and restricted share awards based on estimated fair values as of the grant date and recognizes on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Nonemployee stock-based awards have not been material through December 31, 2021.

The fair value of stock options granted is estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model, which requires the Company to make assumptions and judgments about the variables used in the calculation, including the fair value of the underlying common stock, the expected term of the stock option (weighted-average period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding), the expected volatility of the price of the Company’s common stock, the expected risk-free interest rate and the expected dividend yield of the Company’s common stock. The fair values of restricted share awards are determined based upon the fair value of the underlying common stock at the date of grant. The Company expenses stock-based compensation using the straight-line method over the vesting term of all awards. The Company accounts for forfeitures when they occur. Changes in the assumptions can materially affect the fair value and ultimately how much stock-based compensation expense is recognized. These inputs are subjective and generally require significant analysis and judgment to develop.

Income taxes

Income tax expense has been provided using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. 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. Deferred tax expense or benefit is the result of changes in the deferred tax asset and liability. The Company provides a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In evaluating the Company’s ability to recover deferred tax assets, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including historical operating results, ongoing tax planning, and forecasts of future taxable income on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis.

The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from such positions are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized. The Company recognizes interest and penalties associated with tax matters as part of the income tax provision and includes accrued interest and penalties with the related income tax liability within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets.

Other Comprehensive Loss

Other Comprehensive income (loss) includes changes in the balances of items that are reported directly as a separate component of stockholders’ deficit on the consolidated balance sheets. The components of comprehensive loss are net loss and foreign currency translation adjustments. The Company does not provide for income taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments since it does not provide for taxes on the unremitted earnings of its foreign subsidiaries. The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Net loss per common share

Basic and diluted net loss per share is presented in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities such that net income is attributed to common stockholders and participating securities based on their participation rights. All outstanding redeemable convertible preferred stock are considered to be participating securities as such stockholders participate in undistributed earnings with common stockholders. Under the two-class method, the net loss attributable to common stockholders is not allocated to the redeemable convertible preferred stock as the holders of its redeemable convertible preferred stock do not have a contractual obligation to share in the Company’s losses.

 

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Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by giving effect to all potentially dilutive securities outstanding for the period. For purposes of calculating the diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, the redeemable convertible preferred stock and common stock options are considered to be dilutive securities. Because the Company reported a net loss for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the inclusion of the dilutive securities would be antidilutive, and accordingly, diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share for both periods presented.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-07, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2018-07”), to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from non-employees. The ASU 2018-07 amendments specify that the guidance applies to all share-based payment transactions in which a grantor acquires goods or services to be used or consumed in a grantor’s own operations by issuing share-based payment awards. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”), to modify the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements based on the concepts in the FASB Concepts Statements, including the consideration of costs and benefits. The amendments in ASU 2018-13 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The adoption of the new guidance requires the Company to present, on a prospective basis, narrative information regarding the uncertainty of the fair value measurements from the use of unobservable inputs used in recurring fair value measurements categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, to disclose the amount of gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the period for financial instruments categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, and quantitative information for the significant unobservable inputs used to develop the Level 3 fair value measurements. The adoption of the new guidance also allows the Company to discontinue the presentation of information regarding transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2020 and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in ASC 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 are effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2021 and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), and has since issued several updates, amendments, and technical improvements to ASU 2016-02. Topic 842 generally requires that lessees recognize operating and financing liabilities for the obligation to make lease payments and a right-to-use asset for the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term.

Topic 842 also requires additional disclosures about leasing arrangements related to discount rates, lease terms, and the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. Topic 842 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. The Company currently plans to adopt this guidance in the first quarter of 2022 utilizing the modified retrospective transition method through a cumulative-effect adjustment at the beginning of the first quarter of 2022. The Company has elected the package of practical expedients, which allows the Company not to reassess prior conclusions of (i) whether any expired or existing contracts as of the adoption date are or contain a lease, (ii) lease classification for any expired or existing leases as of the adoption date and (iii) initial direct

 

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costs for any existing leases as of the adoption date. The Company has elected to account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease components. In addition, the Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and liabilities for short-term leases with terms of twelve months or less.

The adoption of Topic 842 on January 1, 2022 is expected to result in recognition of ROU assets of approximately $13.1 million, adjusted for deferred rent and lease incentives as of the adoption date and lease liabilities for operating leases of approximately $14.2 million on its consolidated balance sheets, with no material impact to its consolidated statements of operations and cash flows.

In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832), Disclosures by Business Entities About Government Assistance, which requires entities to provide disclosures on material government transactions for annual reporting periods. The disclosures include information around the nature of the assistance, the related accounting policies used to account for government assistance, the effect of government assistance on the entity’s financial statements, and any significant terms and conditions of the agreements, including commitments and contingencies. This ASU is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

There have been no other newly issued or newly applicable accounting pronouncements that do not require adoption until a future date that have had, or are expected to have, a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

3. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Cash

   $ 157,483      $ 1,335  

Cash equivalents:

     

Money market funds

     3,014        1,104  

Restricted cash:

     

Certificates of deposit

     547        289  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

   $ 161,044      $ 2,728  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

4. Fair Value

The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

 

     December 31, 2021  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3     Total  

Assets

          

Cash equivalents in money market funds

   $ 3,014      $ —        $ —       $ 3,014  

Restricted cash

     —          547        —         547  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 3,014      $ 547      $ —       $ 3,561  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     December 31, 2020  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3     Total  

Assets

          

Cash equivalents in money market funds

   $ 1,104      $ —        $ —       $ 1,104  

Restricted cash

     —          289        —         289  

Short-term investments:

          

Corporate bonds

     —          4,299        —         4,299  

Mutual funds

     —          7,992        —         7,992  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,104      $ 12,580      $ —       $ 13,684  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

5. Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Laboratory machinery and equipment

   $ 7,285      $ 6,227  

Office and computer equipment

     311        234  

Leasehold improvements

     4,105        3,369  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     11,701        9,830  

Less: Accumulated depreciation

     (5,246      (3,786

Add: Construction in process

     6,039        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

   $ 12,494      $ 6,044  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation expense was $1.5 million and $1.6 million in the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

6. Intangible Assets, net

Intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Intangible assets – Patents

   $ 1,918      $ 1,918  

Intangible assets – Software

     26        —    

Less: Accumulated amortization

     (318      (190
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net

   $ 1,626      $ 1,728  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Patents and software are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life of 15 years and 10 years, respectively. Amortization expense was $0.1 million and $0.1 million in the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The estimated future amortization expenses for intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):

 

Year Ending

  

2022

   $ 130  

2023

     130  

2024

     130  

2025

     130  

2026

     130  

Thereafter

     976  
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,626  
  

 

 

 

 

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7. Accrued compensation, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

The table below summarizes accrued compensation, accrued expenses and other liabilities which consists of the following (in thousands):

Accrued compensation consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Accrued bonus

   $ 1,553      $ 1,068  

Other

     564        148  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued compensation

   $ 2,117      $ 1,216  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Payments received under joint development agreements

   $ 1,978      $ 160  

Accrued professional services

     1,099        —    

Income taxes payable

     226        115  

Deferred rent liabilities

     250        231  

Other

     603        282  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   $ 4,156      $ 788  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

8. Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases

In August 2016, the Company entered into an operating lease agreement to lease an office space in Woburn, Massachusetts with the lease term expiring in August 2021. Under the lease agreement, the Company has one five-year renewal option through August 2026. In May 2020, the Company extended the term of the lease by 5 years through August 2026. In February and March 2021, the Company amended the lease agreement. Under the terms of these amendments, the Company increased its leased space and the total base rental payments increased from approximately $0.8 million to approximately $1.5 million per year subject to annual cost increases up to 3%. The expiration date of the amended lease coincides with the expiration date of the original lease in accordance with the terms of prior amendments. In December 2021, the Company further amended the lease agreement. Under the terms of this amendment, the Company reduced its leased space and total base rental payments decreased from approximately $1.5 million to approximately $0.8 million per year subject to annual cost increases up to 3%. The amendment includes obligation to pay monthly relinquishment charges (equal to the total rental obligation for the duration of the lease term), only if the new tenant does not pay monthly rental amount and lessor has provided a notice to collect the relinquishment charges from the Company. As of December 31, 2021, the Company assessed the probability of any liability to be incurred for relinquishment charges as remote.

In September 2018, the Company entered into an operating lease agreement to lease a manufacturing space in Shanghai, China with the original lease term expiring in August 2023 with renewal terms that can extend the lease term by providing application for renewal at least 90 days before the expiry. The annual rent payment per lease is $0.6 million subject to annual cost increases of 3%. In September 2021, the Company amended the lease agreement for its facility in Shanghai, China. Under the terms of this amendment, the Company increased its leased space and the total base rental payments increased to approximately $1.3 million per year. The expiration date of the amended lease will be August 2026.

 

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Upon execution of the agreements inclusive of escalating rent payments, expense is being recognized on a straight-line basis and the difference between the recognized rent expense and the amounts paid under the operating leases are being recorded as deferred rent and included in other short-term and long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Deferred rent included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   $ 250      $ 231  

Deferred rent included in other liabilities

     612        607  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred rent

   $ 862      $ 838  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Rent expense was $1.8 million and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The future minimum payments at December 31, 2021 under all operating leases are as follows (in thousands):

 

Year Ending

  

2022

   $ 2,724  

2023

     2,788  

2024

     2,852  

2025

     2,918  

2026

     1,736  
  

 

 

 

Total future minimum lease payments

   $ 13,018  
  

 

 

 

Standby Letters of Credit

During the course of ordinary business, the Company’s financial institution issues standby letters of credit on behalf of the Company to certain vendors of the Company. As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, the total value of the letters of credit issued by the financial institution are $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The letters of credit are related to deposits which the Company is required to make under its operating lease. No amounts have been drawn under the standby letters of credit.

Legal Contingencies

From time-to-time, the Company could be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of business or be a defendant in lawsuits. While the outcome of such claims or other proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company’s management expects that any such liabilities, to the extent not provided for by insurance or otherwise, would not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

9. Note payable

In April 2020, the Company applied for and received a loan in the amount of $0.8 million under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), established and pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and administered by the Small Business Administration (the “PPP Note”). Under the terms of the PPP Note, interest accrues on the outstanding principal at the rate of 1% per annum. Interest expense under the PPP Note was not material for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The PPP Note is a forgivable loan and the Company received full forgiveness of all principal and interest in February 2021.

 

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10. Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

In April 2021, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement whereby certain investors agreed to purchase $138.5 million in Series D redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.000001 par value per share. Upon closing of the financing transaction in April 2021, the investors purchased 4,869,854 shares of Series D redeemable convertible preferred stock. In May 2021, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement whereby an investor agreed to purchase $50.0 million in Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.000001 par value per share. Upon closing of the financing transaction in May 2021, the investor purchased 1,698,088 shares of Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock. The proceeds from the issuance of Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock will be used in future research and development activities and which may include the building of manufacturing prototyping lines for A-Sample battery cells in the Company’s existing Shanghai facility and the production of pre-production batteries in the Company’s anticipated pilot facility by 2024.

The Company has the following redeemable convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding (in thousands, except share and per share data):

 

     December 31, 2021  
     Issue Price      Shares      Shares Issued      Liquidation      Carrying  

Series

   per share      Authorized      and Outstanding      Amount      Amount  

Series A

   $ 0.8340        5,395,685        5,395,685      $ 4,500      $ 4,413  

Series B

     2.2513        5,108,073        5,108,073        11,500        11,362  

Series C

     2.8652        12,789,050        12,789,050        36,643        36,324  

Series C plus

     4.8361        6,203,345        6,203,345        30,000        29,945  

Series D

     28.4413        4,869,854        4,869,854        138,505        138,257  

Series D plus

     29.4449        1,698,088        1,698,088        50,000        49,640  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
        36,064,095        36,064,095      $ 271,148      $ 269,941  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2020  
     Issue Price      Shares      Shares Issued      Liquidation      Carrying  

Series

   per share      Authorized      and Outstanding      Amount      Amount  

Series A

   $ 0.8340        5,395,685        5,395,685      $ 4,500      $ 4,413  

Series B

     2.2513        5,108,073        5,108,073        11,500        11,362  

Series C

     2.8652        12,789,050        12,789,050        36,643        36,324  

Series C plus

     4.8361        6,203,345        6,203,345        30,000        29,945  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
        29,496,153        29,496,153      $ 82,643      $ 82,044  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Voting

The holders of Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C plus, Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock are entitled to vote on all matters on which the common stockholders are entitled to vote. On such matters, holders of Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C plus, Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred and common stock vote together with the holders of common stock as a single class. Each holder of the Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C plus, Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock is entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of shares of common stock into which the shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock held by such holder could then be converted.

Conversion

Shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock are convertible into common stock at the holders’ option at any time after the date of issuance of such share or automatically (i) immediately prior to the closing of a firm commitment underwritten public offering of the Company’s common stock at a price per share at least 2 times the Series D and Series D plus issuance price and with gross proceeds to the Company of at least $100 million, net of underwriting commission and discounts or (ii) upon the vote or receipt by the Company of a written request for such conversion from the holders of the 66% of the redeemable convertible preferred stock then outstanding, voting as a single class and on an

 

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as-converted basis. Each share of the Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C plus, Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock is convertible into the number of shares of common stock at the then effective conversion ratio. The initial conversion price per share for the Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C plus, Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock is $0.8340, $2.2513, $2.8652, $4.8361, $28.4413 and $29.4449 per share, respectively, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, if any.

Liquidation

In the event of any liquidation of the Company, sale, lease, transfer, exclusive license or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, the holders of Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C plus, Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock will be entitled to receive, in preference to any distribution to the holders of common stock, an amount per share equal to the applicable issuance price together with any other dividends declared but unpaid thereon on each share of redeemable convertible preferred stock.

If the assets of the Company legally available for distribution to the holders of given Series of redeemable convertible preferred stock are insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of the full amounts of a given Series, then the assets of the Company will be distributed on a pro rata basis among the holders of such Series of redeemable convertible preferred stock in proportion to the full amounts they would otherwise be entitled to receive pursuant to their liquidation preference.

After the payment to the holders of redeemable convertible preferred stock of the full amounts above, the remaining assets of the Company will be distributed with equal priority and pro rata among the holders of the redeemable convertible preferred stock on an as-converted basis and common stock.

Dividends

The holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C plus, Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends, when and if declared by the Board of Directors subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, combination of shares, reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, or other similar event. The dividends are payable in preference and priority to any payment of any dividend on the common stock of the Company and are noncumulative. No dividends were declared by the Board of Directors during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Redemption

The redeemable convertible preferred stock is recorded in mezzanine equity because while it is not mandatorily redeemable, it will become redeemable at the option of the preferred stockholders upon the occurrence of certain deemed liquidation events that are considered not solely within the Company’s control.

11. Income Taxes

The following table presents domestic and foreign components of loss before income taxes (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

US

   $ (4,508    $ (9,696

Foreign

     (26,722      (4,186
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (31,230    $ (13,882
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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A summary of the income tax provision is as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Current:

     

Federal

   $ —        $ —    

State

     —          1  

Foreign

     25        6  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     25        7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred:

     

Federal

     —          —    

State

     —          —    

Foreign

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 25      $ 7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate of 21% to the Company’s effective income tax rate is as follows (in percentage):

 

     December 31,  
     2021     2020  

Federal statutory income tax rate

     21.0     21.0

Foreign Tax

     (0.1 )%      (0.1 )% 

Foreign income taxed at non-US rates

     (0.1 )%      (0.2 )% 

Other permanent items

     0.5     (0.9 )% 

Research and development tax credits

     2.0     2.2

Unrecognized tax benefits

     (0.6 )%      (0.7 )% 

Increase in Valuation Allowance

     (22.0 )%      (21.7 )% 

Others

     (0.8 )%      0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (0.1 )%      (0.1 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

As discussed in Note 1, SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore private limited company and was formed in November 2018. As a result of the reorganization the Company undertook in 2018, SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. is also treated as a U.S. taxpayer for U.S. Federal income tax purposes in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 7874. SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. is the parent of the U.S. Federal consolidated income tax group.

Significant components of the Company’s net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Deferred tax assets:

     

Net operating losses

   $ 18,540      $ 12,033  

Research and development tax credits

     1,760        1,079  

Accruals and Reserves

     851        624  

Stock-based compensation

     525        93  

Other

     53        3  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross deferred tax assets

     21,729        13,832  

Valuation Allowance

     (21,500      (13,711
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

     229        121  

Deferred tax liabilities:

     

Fixed Assets

     (229      (121
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

     (229      (121
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net deferred tax assets

   $ —        $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Recognition of deferred tax assets is appropriate when realization of such assets is more likely than not. Based upon the weight of available evidence, which includes the Company’s historical operating performance, cumulative net losses, and projected future losses, the Company has determined that it is not more likely than not that its net deferred tax assets will be realized. As a result, the Company has provided a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets. The Company’s valuation allowance increased by $7.8 million and $3.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had Federal net operating loss carryforward of approximately $74.1 million, of which $9.3 million is for pre-2018 and $64.8 million is post-2017. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had Federal net operating loss carryforward of approximately $45.7 million, of which $9.2 million is for pre-2018 and $36.4 million is post-2017. The pre-2018 net operating losses will begin to expire in 2033. The post-2017 Federal net operating losses of $64.8 million will carryforward indefinitely, but can only offset 80% of annual taxable income. The Company also has Massachusetts net operating loss carryforward of approximately $54.9 million and $37.8 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which begin to expire in 2033.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had Federal research credit carryforward of approximately $1.4 million, which begins to expire in 2033, and Massachusetts research credit carryforward of approximately $1.4 million, which begins to expire in 2032. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had Federal research credit carryforward of approximately $0.9 million, which begins to expire in 2033, and Massachusetts research credit carryforward of approximately $0.8 million, which begins to expire in 2032.

The utilization of the Company’s net operating losses and R&D tax credit carryforwards may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to the “change in ownership” provisions under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, and similar state provisions. An “ownership change” is generally defined as a greater than 50 percent change (by value) in its equity ownership over a three-year period. The annual limitation may result in the expiration of the net operating loss carryforwards before their utilization. Through December 31, 2018, the Company had completed several financings since its inception, and performed the related analysis which concluded that changes in ownership had occurred, as defined by Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code. Based on the most recent Section 382 analysis, there have been no ownership changes since 2018. The annual limitation to apply to the pre-2018 net operating losses and research credits is $0.5 million. To the extent that the Company raises additional equity financing or other changes in the ownership interest of significant stockholders occurs, additional tax attributes may become subject to an annual limitation. This could further limit the amount of tax attributes that can be utilized annually to offset future taxable income or tax liabilities.

The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. Federal, state, and various foreign jurisdictions. Tax regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and require significant judgment to apply. The Company’s tax years remain open for examination within the U.S. for all years, until such time as the net operating losses are initially utilized. The Company’s tax years remain open for examination by foreign authorities beginning with the tax year ended December 31, 2018.

The Company records unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740-10, Income Taxes. ASC 740-10 which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the Company’s income tax return and also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Beginning of the year

   $ 1,467      $ 707  

Increase – current year positions

     708        760  

Increase – prior year positions

     694        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of the year

   $ 2,869      $ 1,467  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $2.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively, which would affect income tax expense, if recognized, after consideration of any valuation allowance. The Company does not expect the unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next 12 months.

The Company includes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the benefit from (provision for) income taxes. As of the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the total amount of gross interest accrued in each year was not material.

12. Stock-Based Compensation

On May 3, 2013, the Company established the 2013 Share Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”) in which 3,721,986 shares of common stock were reserved for the issuance of incentive stock options (“ISOs”) and non-statutory stock options (“NSOs”) to employees, officers, directors, consultants and advisors. On November 7, 2018, the Company replaced the 2013 Plan with the 2018 Share Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”). Upon approval of the 2018 Plan, each option to acquire shares of Company’s common stock outstanding under the 2013 Plan, whether or not vested or exercisable, were, without any action on the part of the holder thereof, or any other person, converted into an option to acquire shares of Company’s common stock outstanding under the 2018 Plan. Each outstanding option so converted shall continue to have, and shall be subject to, the same terms and conditions as applied to such option immediately prior to the conversion date. Any shares that, as of November 7, 2018, were reserved but not issued pursuant to any awards granted under the Company’s 2013 Plan were rolled into the 2018 Plan. In addition, any shares subject to stock options or similar awards granted under the 2013 Plan that expire or otherwise terminate without having been exercised in full and shares issued pursuant to awards granted under the 2018 Plan that are forfeited or repurchased by the Company shall roll into the 2018 Plan.

On March 30, 2021, the Company amended the 2018 Plan with the 2021 Share Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) and the total shares reserved for future issuance under the 2021 Plan were increased by 486,975 shares. Upon approval of the 2021 Plan, any shares that, as of the date of stockholder approval, were reserved but not issued pursuant to any awards granted under the Company’s 2018 Plan were rolled into the 2021 Plan. In addition, any shares subject to stock options or similar awards granted under the 2018 Plan that expire or otherwise terminate without having been exercised in full and shares issued pursuant to awards granted under the 2018 Plan that are forfeited or repurchased by the Company shall roll into the 2021 Plan. The 2021 Plan provides for the discretionary grant of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, and restricted stock awards. As of December 31, 2021, 101,096 shares remain available for future grants under the 2021 Plan.

Restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) are granted with a price equal to the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. The RSAs issued under the 2021 Plan, generally vest 25% upon completion of one year of service and 1/48 per month thereafter. There were no RSAs vested during the year ended December 31, 2021. The RSAs are excluded from issued and outstanding shares until they are vested.

Option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. The options issued under the 2018 Plan, which were rolled into the 2021 Plan, generally vest 25% upon completion of one year of service and 1/48 per month thereafter, however in certain instances options have been granted with immediate vesting. Options under the Plan generally expire 10 years from the date of grant.

 

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The following table summarizes the activity under the Company’s share incentive plan (in thousands, except per share amount and contractual term):

 

     Options Outstanding      RSAs Outstanding  
     Number of
Shares
Available for
Grant
    Number of
Shares Underlying
Outstanding
Options
    Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
     Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
     Number of
Shares
     Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair
Value
 

Balance at January 1, 2020

     2,818,286       903,700     $ 0.69        8.4      $ 138        —        $ —    

Additional shares authorized

     —         —                  —          —    

Options granted

     (287,720     287,720       0.81              —          —    

Options exercised

     —         —         —          —          —          —          —    

Options cancelled and forfeited

     33,624       (33,651     0.75              —          —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

            

 

 

    

Balance at December 31, 2020

     2,564,190       1,157,769     $ 0.72        7.8      $ 243        —        $ —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

            

 

 

    

Additional shares authorized

     486,975       —                  —          —    

Options granted

     (2,593,016     2,593,016     $ 1.06              —          —    

Options exercised

     —         (229,435     0.85        —        $ 6,655        —          —    

Options cancelled and forfeited

     24,197       (24,197     0.66              —          —    

RSAs granted

     (381,250     —         —                381,250      $ 30.40  
  

 

 

   

 

 

            

 

 

    

Balance at December 31, 2021

     101,096       3,497,153     $ 0.97        8.5      $ 106,520        381,250      $ 30.40  
  

 

 

   

 

 

            

 

 

    

Vested and expected to vest – December 31, 2020

       1,157,769     $ 0.72        7.8      $ 243        
    

 

 

               

Exercisable – December 31, 2020

       701,122     $ 0.66        7.4      $ 187        
    

 

 

               

Vested and expected to vest – December 31, 2021

       3,497,153     $ 0.97        8.5      $ 106,520        
    

 

 

               

Exercisable – December 31, 2021

       722,169     $ 0.66        6.5      $ 22,217        
    

 

 

               

The weighted-average grant date fair value per share of stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $0.72 and $0.48, respectively. The total grant date fair value of stock options vested was not material during the years ended years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Valuation

The Company records stock-based compensation expense for stock options based on the estimated fair value of stock options on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

The absence of a public market for the Company’s common stock requires the Company’s board of directors to estimate the fair value of its common stock for purposes of granting options and for determining stock-based compensation expense by considering several objective and subjective factors, including contemporaneous third-party valuations, actual and forecasted operating and financial results, market conditions and performance of comparable publicly traded companies, developments and milestones in the Company, the rights and preferences of redeemable convertible preferred stock and common, and transactions involving the Company’s stock. The fair value of the Company’s common stock was determined in accordance with applicable elements of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants guide, Valuation of Privately Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation.

 

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The estimated grant date fair values of the employee stock options were calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing models based on the following assumptions:

 

     Year Ended December 31,
     2021   2020

Expected term (in years)

   5.6 – 6.1   5.0 – 6.1

Risk-free interest rate

   0.6% to 1.1%   0.4% to 0.9%

Expected volatility

   68.0% to 69.9%   61.8% to 67.5%

Expected dividend rate

   0%   0%

Expected volatility – As the Company is not publicly traded, the expected volatility for the Company’s stock options was determined by using an average of historical volatilities of selected industry peers deemed to be comparable to the Company’s business corresponding to the expected term of the awards.

Expected term – The expected term represents the period that the stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. The Company uses the simplified method to determine the expected term, which is based on the average of the time-to-vesting and the contractual life of the options.

Expected dividend rate – The Company has never paid dividends on its common stock and has no plans to pay dividends on its common stock. Therefore, the Company used an expected dividend yield of zero.

Risk-free interest rate – the risk-free interest rate is based on the yield of the U.S. Treasury notes as of the grant date with terms commensurate with the expected term of the awards.

Stock-based Compensation Expense

The Company’s stock-based compensation included in its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss was as follows (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Research and development

   $ 344      $ 72  

General and administrative

     4,227        82  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation

   $ 4,571      $ 154  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

No income tax benefit was recognized for this compensation expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, as the Company does not anticipate realizing any such benefit in the future. As of December 31, 2021, there was $11.6 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost, of which $1.6 million is related to unvested stock options and $10.0 million is related to unvested RSAs, which the Company expects to recognize over an estimated weighted-average period of 3.1 years, respectively.

13. Stockholders’ Equity

As of December 31, 2021, the Company has authorized the issuance of up to 45,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.000001 par value, and 36,064,095 shares of preferred stock, $0.000001 par value.

Holders of the common stock are entitled to dividends when, as, and if, declared by the Company’s Board of Directors, subject to the rights of the holders of all classes of stock outstanding having priority rights to dividends. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had not declared any dividends. The holder of each share of common stock is entitled to one vote.

 

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The Company has the following shares of common stock available for future issuance on an as-if converted basis:

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Redeemable convertible preferred stock

     36,064,095        29,496,153  

Common stock options outstanding

     3,497,153        1,157,796  

Restricted stock awards

     381,250        —    

Shares reserved for issuance under the 2021 Plan

     101,096        2,564,190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     40,043,594        33,218,139  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

14. Net Loss per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Numerator:

     

Net loss

   $ (31,255    $ (13,889

Denominator:

     

Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding

     10,296,872        10,245,074  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loss per common share – basic and diluted

   $ (3.04    $ (1.36
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following outstanding shares of common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Redeemable convertible preferred stock

     36,064,095        29,496,153  

Options to purchase common stock

     3,497,153        1,157,796  

Restricted stock awards

     381,250        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     39,942,498        30,653,949  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

15. Segment and Geographic information

The Company operates as one reportable segment as described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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The Company’s long-lived assets consist primarily of property and equipment and intangible assets and are attributed to the geographic location in which they are located. Long-lived assets by geographical area were as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2021      2020  

Property and equipment, net:

     

United States

   $ 3,673      $ 3,700  

China

     8,821        2,344  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total property and equipment, net

     12,494        6,044  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net:

     

Singapore

     1,600        1,728  

China

     26        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total intangible assets, net

     1,626        1,728  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-lived assets

   $ 14,120      $ 7,772  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

16. Employee Benefit Plan

The Company offers a defined contribution retirement savings plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. This plan covers employees who meet minimum age and service requirements and allows participants to defer a portion of their annual compensation on a pre-tax basis. There were no contributions by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

17. Related-Party Transactions

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the following were considered as related parties due to their role in the Company and/or voting interest on a fully diluted basis:

 

          Voting Interest on a fully diluted basis  

Name

  

Role

   2021     2020  

Dr. Qichao Hu

   Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Board representation      13.3     15.5

Long Siang Pte. Ltd.

   Board representation      8.2     9.6

Vertex Legacy Continuation Fund Pte. Ltd.

   Board representation      9.6     10.8

General Motors Ventures LLC

   Board representation      9.7     7.3

Tianqi Lithium HK Co., Ltd.

   Board representation      9.3     10.8

SK Holdings

   Board representation      12.7     11.9

Refer to Note 18, Partnerships, below for related party transactions with General Motors.

18. Partnerships

In December 2020, the Company established a partnership with Hyundai Motor Company (“Hyundai”) when it entered into an arrangement to jointly research and develop (“R&D”) Li-Metal battery technology. Further, in May 2021, the Company executed another Joint Development Agreements (“JDA”) with Hyundai to jointly develop an A-Sample battery effective August 31, 2021. Under the terms of the JDA, the Company will fund the R&D and prototype buildout costs. In no event, Hyundai will be required to refund such fees to the Company regardless of the results of the JDA activities. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company invoiced $1.6 million pursuant to

 

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the terms of the R&D agreement and recorded this as a credit to research and development expense in its consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were no receivables outstanding under this arrangement.

In February 2021, the Company executed a JDA with GM Global Technology Operations LLC (“GM Technology”) and General Motors Holdings LLC (“GM Holdings”), to jointly R&D an A-Sample battery cell and build-out a prototype manufacturing line for GM Technology. GM Technology is an affiliate of GM Ventures and a subsidiary of GM Holdings, both stockholders of the Company. GM Holdings is also a subsidiary of General Motors Company (“GM”). The JDA has an initial term of three years. Under the terms of the JDA, the Company will receive reimbursement of R&D and prototype buildout costs. In no event, the Company will be required to refund such fees once its due to the Company regardless of the results of the R&D activities. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company invoiced $14.0 million pursuant to the terms of the JDA and recorded this as a credit to research and development expense in its consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. As of December 31, 2021, $7.9 million was outstanding as receivable from related party as disclosed in its consolidated balance sheets.

19. Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated subsequent events through March 31, 2022, the date these consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements herein except as follows:

Business Combination Agreement

On February 3, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and in connection with the closing of the Business Combination (the “Closing”), Ivanhoe migrated out of the Cayman Islands and domesticated as a Delaware corporation prior to the Closing (the “Domestication”) and changed its name to “SES AI Corporation” (“New SES”).

As a result of the Business Combination, the Company raised $326.0 million in gross proceeds, including $274.5 million private investment in public equity (“PIPE”) at $10.00 per share of New SES’s Class A common stock, prior to the payment of transaction costs and other amounts, and a contribution of $51.5 million of cash held in Ivanhoe’s trust account net of redemption of Ivanhoe Class A common stock held by Ivanhoe’s public stockholders. Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, the following occurred:

 

   

Each Old SES common stock, excluding shares collectively held by our Chief Executive Officer and certain entities affiliated with him (“SES Founder Group”), and each redeemable convertible preferred share that was outstanding immediately prior to the Closing was cancelled and converted at the rate of 5.9328 into a number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of New SES Class A common stock, rounded down to the nearest whole number;

 

   

Each Old SES common stock held by the SES Founder Group that was outstanding immediately prior to the Closing was cancelled and converted at the rate of 5.9328 into a number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of New SES Class B common stock, rounded down to the nearest whole number. The shares of New SES Class B common stock have the same economic rights as the shares of New SES Class A common stock, but each share of New SES Class B common stock is entitled to 10 votes, and each share of New SES Class A common stock is entitled to 1 vote, in each case, on each matter submitted for a vote of the New SES stockholders;

 

   

Each Old SES restricted share that was issued, outstanding and subject to restrictions (including vesting) immediately prior to the Closing was assumed by New SES and converted at the rate of 5.9328 into a number of shares of restricted New SES Class A common stock, rounded down to the nearest whole number, and are subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable prior to the Closing; and

 

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Each Old SES option that was outstanding immediately prior to the Closing, whether vested or unvested, was assumed by New SES and converted at the rate of 5.9328 into an option to acquire New SES Class A common stock with the same terms except for the number of shares exercisable and the exercise price, rounded down to the nearest whole number.

 

   

Old SES common stock and redeemable convertible preferred stock shareholders and Old SES option and restricted shareholders are entitled to receive 29,999,947 earn-out shares of New SES common stock (valued at $10.00 per share), including 23,691,182 shares of New SES Class A common stock (the “Earn-out Shares”) issued for the benefit of the former holders of Old SES common and redeemable convertible preferred stock, 2,308,969 New SES Class A restricted common stock (the “Earn-out Restricted Shares”) issued to Old SES option holders and pre-Closing recipients of Old SES restricted shares and 3,999,796 shares of New SES Class B common stock issued to the SES Founder Group (“Founder Earn-out Shares”). The Earn-Out Shares and the Founder Earn-Out Shares (collectively, the “Escrowed Earn-Out Shares”) were placed into escrow at the Closing and shall vest on the date that the closing price of shares of New SES Class A common stock is equal to or greater than $18.00 during the period beginning on the date that is one year following the Closing of the Business Combination and ending on the date that is five years following the Closing. The Earn-Out Restricted Shares are subject to vesting based on the same terms as the Earn-Out Shares and are also subject to forfeiture if such recipient’s service with New SES terminates prior to the vesting.

As a result, all holders of Old SES common stock, options and restricted shares received shares of New SES Class A and Class B common stock, converted at the rate of 5.9328, resulting in 264,495,644 shares of New SES Class A common stock, including 26,000,151 Earn-Out Shares in the form of New SES Class A common stock issued (including 23,691,182 shares issued and held in escrow for the benefit of the former holders of Old SES common and redeemable convertible preferred stock and 2,308,969 shares issued to SES option holders and pre-Closing recipients of SES restricted share), 2,273,727 restricted shares of New SES Class A common stock issued at Closing to pre-Closing recipients of Old SES restricted shares and 43,881,251 shares of New SES Class B common stock issued and outstanding, including 3,999,796 Founder Earn-Out Shares issued and held in escrow. Additionally, 20,748,976 shares are reserved for the potential future issuance of New SES Class A common stock upon the exercise of New SES stock options.

20. Restatement of Previously Reported Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

In connection with the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the Company identified certain errors in the historical calculation of stock-based compensation expense and stock-based compensation disclosures. The errors related to: (i) the Company’s incorrect accounting pursuant to ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation for the modification of the unvested portion of a stock option award and the extension of the exercise period for another award beyond the original termination date; (ii) the Company’s use of the incorrect fair value per share of its common stock as an input to the Black-Scholes option valuation model in connection with calculating the grant date fair value of certain of the Company’s stock options; and (iii) the Company’s disclosure of certain related and other stock-based compensation items in the affected footnotes. The cumulative effect of the correction of these errors resulted in an increase of $2.6 million and $2.8 million in stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.

As a result, net loss was increased by $2.6 million to $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and by $2.8 million to $21.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Net loss per share increased by $0.26, to $(1.04) for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and $0.27, to $(2.05) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Below are additional descriptions of the errors as noted above:

(i) The Company identified errors in the recognition of stock-based compensation associated with certain stock option modifications during the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2021.

 

   

On June 30, 2021, the Company extended the exercise period for certain stock options of a former employee beyond the stated 90 days after termination date, which should have been accounted for as a modification, resulting in an understatement of stock-based compensation expense of approximately $0.2 million in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

   

On August 5, 2021, the Company accelerated the unvested portion of stock options originally granted to an independent Board member in March 2019 upon his resignation. This resulted in a modification

 

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of these stock options that should have been remeasured on the modification date, resulting in an understatement of stock-based compensation expense of approximately $2.4 million on the modification date which was not previously recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

(ii) The Company identified an error in the fair market value of the Company’s common stock used as an input to the Black-Scholes option valuation model, used to calculate the grant date fair value of certain of the Company’s stock options. This resulted in an understatement of the stock-based compensation expense by approximately $0.2 million in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

(iii) The Company identified certain disclosure errors as a result of the errors noted in (i) and (ii) above, as well as certain other stock-based compensation disclosures, which have been illustrated with reference to the affected disclosure below.

The tables below present the effects of the financial statement adjustments related to the restatement discussed above of the Company’s previously reported unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021:

The following table illustrates the impact of the correction to the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet (in thousands):

 

     As of September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
 
     As previously
reported
     Adjustment      As Restated  

Additional paid-in capital

   $ 1,199      $ 2,787      $ 3,986  

Accumulated deficit

     (81,257      (2,787      (84,044

The following table illustrates the impact of the correction on the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
 
     As
previously
reported
    Adjustment     As Restated     As
previously
reported
    Adjustment     As
Restated
 

Research and development

   $ 3,684     $ —       $ 3,684     $ 10,175     $ 157     $ 10,332  

General and administrative

     4,374       2,630       7,004       8,879       2,630       11,509  

Total operating expenses

     8,058       2,630       10,688       19,054       2,787       21,841  

(Loss) from operations

     (8,058     (2,630     (10,688     (19,054     (2,787     (21,841

(Loss) before income taxes

     (7,992     (2,630     (10,622     (18,197     (2,787     (20,984

Net (loss)

     (7,995     (2,630     (10,625     (18,219     (2,787     (21,006

Comprehensive (loss)

     (8,018     (2,630     (10,648     (18,171     (2,787     (20,958

(Loss) per share - basic and diluted

     (0.78     (0.26     (1.04     (1.78     (0.27     (2.05

 

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The following table illustrates the impact of the correction on the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
 
     As previously
reported
     Adjustment      As Restated  

Stock-based compensation

   $ 157      $ 2,630      $ 2,787  

Net loss

     (7,995      (2,630      (10,625

 

     As of September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
 
     As previously
reported
     Adjustment      As Restated  

Additional paid-in capital

   $ 1,199      $ 2,787      $ 3,986  

Accumulated deficit

     (81,257      (2,787      (84,044

The following table illustrates the impact of the correction on the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flow (in thousands):

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
 
     As previously
reported
     Adjustment      As Restated  

Net loss

   $ (18,219    $ (2,787    $ (21,006

Stock-based compensation

     343        2,787        3,130  

The following illustrates the impact of the correction to the disclosure in Note 8, Stock-Based Compensation, within the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:

Restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) are granted with a price equal to the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. The RSAs issued under the 2021 Plan, generally vest 25% upon completion of one year of service and 1/48 per month thereafter. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company granted 250,000 RSAs at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $29.92. There were no RSAs vested during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. The RSAs are excluded from issued and outstanding shares until they are vested.

Stock Option Plan

The Company’s stock stock option activity included in its unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss was as follows (in thousands except per share data):

 

     As of September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
 
     As
previously
reported
     Adjustment      As Restated  

Aggregate Intrinsic Value:

        

Outstanding - September 30, 2021

   $ 231      $ 107,005      $ 107,236  

Vested and expected to vest - September 30, 2021

     231        107,005        107,236  

Exercisable - September 30, 2021

     202        25,098        25,300  

Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share)

   $ 0.93      $ 15.74      $ 16.67  

 

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Stock-based Compensation Expense

The Company’s stock-based compensation included in its unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss was as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
 
     As
previously
reported
     Adjustment      As Restated      As
previously
reported
     Adjustment      As Restated  

Research and development

   $ 34      $ —        $ 34      $ 89      $ 157      $ 246  

General and administrative

     123        2,630        2,753        254        2,630        2,884  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Stock-based compensation

     157        2,630        2,787        343        2,787        3,130  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The changes identified in the above table have also been corrected in the corresponding disclosure in Note 8, Stock-Based Compensation, within the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Additionally within Note 8, the Company has corrected the following disclosure:

As of September 30, 2021 and 2020, there was $8.7 million (as restated) and $0.1 million, respectively, of total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost, of which $1.5 million and $0.1 million related to unvested stock options, respectively, which the Company expects to recognize over an estimated weighted-average period of 3.3 years and 1.8 years, respectively. As of September 30, 2021, unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to unvested RSAs was $7.2 million, which the Company expects to recognize over an estimated weighted-average period of 3.9 years. There were no RSAs granted during 2020.

The following illustrates the impact of the correction to the disclosure in Note 11, Net Loss per Share, within the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (in thousands except per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
 
     As
previously
reported
    Adjustment     As Restated     As
previously
reported
    Adjustment     As Restated  

Net loss

   $ (7,995   $ (2,630   $ (10,625   $ (18,219   $ (2,787   $ (21,006

Net loss per common share – basic and diluted

     (0.78     (0.26     (1.04     (1.78     (0.27     (2.05

The following outstanding shares of common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have had an anti- dilutive effect:

 

     As of September 30, 2021
(unaudited)
 
     As
previously
reported
     Adjustment     

As Restated

 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Redeemable convertible preferred stock

     36,064,095        —          36,064,095  

Options to purchase common stock

     3,697,392        —          3,697,392  

Restricted stock awards

     —          250,000        250,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     39,761,487        250,000        40,011,487  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis provides information which the Company’s management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of Old SES’s consolidated results of operations and financial condition. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 and the related notes as set forth in Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K/A (this “Current Report”). The discussion and analysis should also be read together with the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information in the section titled “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.” The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those express or implied in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth in the sections titled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” below and “Risk Factors.” which are included in this Current Report. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this section to the “Company”, “SES”, “we,” “our” or “us” refer to Old SES .

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Current Report including, without limitation, statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Current Report, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend” and similar expressions, as they relate to us or the Company’s management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company’s management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in our filings with the SEC. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on the Company’s behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph.

Overview

SES is engaged in the development and production of high-performance, hybrid Li-Metal rechargeable battery technology for EVs and other applications. Since our founding in 2012, we have been committed to developing the world’s most advanced EV batteries. Our Li-Metal batteries have been designed to combine the high energy density of Li-Metal with cost-effective, large-scale manufacturability of conventional Li-ion batteries.

We are a pre-commercialization stage company with no revenue to date. We have incurred the following net losses for the periods noted:

 

   

$31.3 million for year ended December 31, 2021; and

 

   

$13.9 million for year ended December 31, 2020.

We have an accumulated deficit of approximately $94.3 million from our inception through December 31, 2021.

Key Trends, Opportunities and Uncertainties

As a pre-commercialization stage company, we believe that our performance and future success depend on several factors that present significant opportunities for us but also pose significant risks and challenges, including those discussed below and in the section titled “Risk Factors” appearing in “Item 1. Business” included in this Current Report.

Partnering with Industry-Leading OEMs

We have maintained a strong partnership with General Motors (“GM”) since 2015, when GM led our Series B financing, and since then, GM has invested approximately $70.0 million in our Company, including its commitment in the PIPE Financing. GM is one of the world’s largest car companies, and has voiced its desire to be a leader in EVs. GM has announced plans to launch more than 30 new EV models by 2025 and only sell zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Our collaboration initially involved close technical and research and development collaboration on SES’s battery technology. In February 2021, we entered into a joint development agreement (“JDA”) with GM, valued at over $50.0 million, under which we will work with GM to develop an A-Sample battery cell with a capacity of almost 100 Ah. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we invoiced $14.0 million pursuant to the terms of the JDA and recorded this as a credit to research and development expense in our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. For more information on the GM entities party to the transaction, see “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions — SES Related Person Transactions — GM Joint Development Agreement” included in this Current Report.

We have also fostered a partnership with Hyundai, another global automobile leader. In December 2020, we entered into a pre-A sample JDA with Hyundai. In May 2021, Hyundai made an investment of $50.0 million in our Series D plus funding round and signed an A-Sample JDA, under which we and Hyundai are collaborating to develop an A-Sample

 

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battery cell. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we invoiced $1.6 million pursuant to the terms of the JDA and recorded this as a credit to research and development expense in our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. We believe the Hyundai JDAs align our interests with those of Hyundai and will facilitate further collaboration in designing and developing our technology and products. Hyundai has also purchased $50.0 million of New SES Class A common stock in the PIPE Financing.

In December 2021, Honda became the third global automobile leader to enter into an A-Sample JDA with us. Honda purchased $75 million of New Class A common stock in the PIPE Financing as the single largest PIPE Financing investor.

The JDAs with GM, Hyundai and Honda do not represent commitments by these manufacturers to purchase our Li-Metal battery cells and are focused only on development. Although the JDAs have set timeframes for the attainment of certain development milestones, these timeframes are objectives only and may be subject to ongoing elaboration and change by the parties. The JDAs also do not prohibit GM, Hyundai, Honda or SES from entering into new agreements with other automobile companies.

We believe that our products will experience swift market adoption due to our current strategic partnerships with global leading OEMs GM, Hyundai and Honda. We plan to collaborate with other OEMs to expedite such adoption and increase market acceptance of our hybrid Li-Metal battery over time. We also expect to form strategic joint ventures with one or more battery makers or OEMs to support build-out of our Expansion I Facility.

Product and Manufacturing Process Development

Our product development activities concentrate on making further improvements to our battery technology, including improvements to battery performance and cost. Major development efforts include, but not limited to:

 

   

Scale-up: Our design is further being customized with and validated by several OEMs. Based on our collaborations with OEMs, we believe that a roughly 100 Ah cell-size manufactured at GWh scale (five to seven cells-per-minute) is needed to achieve commercialization in EVs at a large, global scale. We are developing processes and equipment to scale up the manufacturing of current cell design from three to nine Ah capacity to approximately 100 Ah.

 

   

Module and pack design: Li-Metal cells must be integrated into modules and packs as part of their integration into vehicles. We have active development in integration of our Li-Metal cells in modules to ensure that our hybrid Li-Metal cells perform as intended once they are integrated into modules and vehicles.

 

   

Advanced AI software and battery management systems: Software is critical to ongoing monitoring of battery health and safety. We continue to develop advanced AI algorithms to diagnose battery cell-related health issues, develop advanced control algorithms and charging methods to enhance cycle life and safety, and port such software on to a BMS that could be integrated into a battery pack.

 

   

Advanced materials and coatings: We continue to research and develop advanced electrolyte and anodes to further improve cycle life and safety. In addition, we also continue to develop novel methods of laminating or depositing lithium metal anode that can be deployed at commercial GWh scale.

 

   

Cathode materials and design: We develop our hybrid Li-Metal cells for a variety of different cathode materials, cathode design and cathode processing methods that can provide ultra-high energy density and/or significant cost-reduction.

 

   

Lithium metal recycling: Along with other battery components that are already being recycled today, Li-Metal foil will also need to be recycled in the future. We continue to explore methods of recycling that are productive and cost-effective.

 

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With 56 granted patents, 61 pending patent applications as of December 31, 2021 and nine years of research and development experience, we have a history of technological innovation. We have a strong research and development team, including employees with expertise in all aspects of the development process, including materials science, chemistry, engineering and software. We intend to make significant investments in research and development and the recruitment of top technical and engineering talent to improve our battery technology. As we grow our team, the size of our Pilot Facility, our materials consumption and the rate of cash utilization as a function of time will also increase significantly.

Commercialization

We are currently working to develop and produce A-Sample batteries with specifications required by OEMs for their EVs, with the goal of enabling commercial production in 2025. We will continue to enhance our production processes to enable volume manufacturing in a cost-effective manner. We expect to complete our 1 GWh Pilot Facility by 2023, followed by a 10 GWh joint venture plant, which is expected to be built in 2023 and 2024 and operational by 2025 and to ramp up to 30 GWh by 2027 (our Expansion I Facility). Additionally, we expect to complete a 30 GWh facility in 2026 that will ramp to 70 GWh by 2028 (our Expansion II Facility), which would represent an additional expansion of our existing facilities. In total, we expect to have more than 100 GWh of capacity by 2028.

Competition

The battery market, like the EV market it services, is fast-growing, extremely competitive and driven by the innovation of both large incumbents and emerging entrants like SES. We acknowledge that the incumbents and other emerging entrants may have greater resources to invest in advancing their technologies, access to more potential customers, or strategic relationships with OEMs (or other third parties) that may give them a competitive edge. We further acknowledge that these disparities, where they exist, have the potential to harm our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Capital Needs

We have incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception. Assuming we experience no significant delays in the research and development of our hybrid Li-Metal battery, we believe that our cash resources will be sufficient to fund the creation of our Pilot Facility and the majority of our Expansion I Facility. For more information, see “—Liquidity and Capital Resources” below.

Government Regulation and Compliance

There are government regulations pertaining to battery safety, transportation of batteries, use of batteries in vehicles, factory safety and disposal of hazardous materials. We will ultimately have to comply with these regulations to sell our batteries into the market. For more information, see “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to our Business and Industry—Risks Relating to Regulation and Legal Compliance” discussing regulations and regulatory risks related to export controls (including our export controls compliance program), environmental, health and safety, anti-corruption, anti-bribery, data collection, trade and tax law compliance in this Current Report.

Impact of COVID-19

Since the emergence of a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) in December 2019, the pandemic has caused general business disruption throughout the United States and worldwide. The effects and potential effects of COVID-19, include, but are not limited to, its impact on general economic conditions, trade and financing markets, changes in customer behavior and has created significant uncertainty in the overall continuity in business operations. The spread of COVID-19 has also disrupted the manufacturing, delivery and overall supply chain of EV manufacturers and suppliers and EV batteries, and has led to a global decrease in vehicle sales in markets around the world. In particular, the COVID-19 crisis may cause a decrease in demand for EV batteries if fleet operators delay purchases of vehicles or if fuel prices for internal combustion engine vehicles remain at levels that do not create an incentive to accelerate the migration from internal combustion engine vehicles to EVs, an increase in costs resulting from efforts of manufacturers of EVs or EV batteries to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, delays in EV manufacturers’ schedule to full commercial production of EVs, as well as disruptions to these supply chains, among other negative effects.

 

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The pandemic has resulted in government authorities implementing many measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, including travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders, and business shutdowns. These measures may be in place for a significant period of time and may be reinstituted if conditions deteriorate, which could adversely affect our start-up and manufacturing plans

Following the re-opening of non-essential businesses and the easing of restrictions on non-essential in-person work, since January 1, 2021, we have ramped up research and development hiring and increased our investment in in-person work. Currently, we anticipate that research and development expenses will increase significantly for the foreseeable future as a result of additional hiring of scientists, engineers and technicians and investment in additional plant and equipment for product development, building prototypes and testing of battery cells. However, measures that have been relaxed may be reimplemented if COVID-19 continues to spread. If, as a result of these measures, we have to limit the number of employees and contractors at any research and development or manufacturing facility at a given time, it could cause a delay in our development, testing and manufacturing efforts and a delay in our product schedule. If our workforce is unable to work effectively, including due to illness, quarantines, government actions or other restrictions in connection with COVID-19, our operations will be adversely affected.

We continue to monitor closely the impact of COVID-19 on all aspects of our business and geographies, including its impact on our employees, suppliers, business partners and potential eventual distribution channels and customers. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may continue to affect our business will depend on continued developments, which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, we may continue to suffer an adverse effect to our business due to its global economic effect, including any economic recession. If the immediate or prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have a significant adverse impact on government finances, it would create uncertainty as to the continuing availability of incentives related to EV purchases and other governmental support programs. In addition, a recurrence of COVID-19 cases or an emergence of additional variants or strains could cause other widespread or more severe impacts depending on where infection rates are highest.

Basis of Presentation

Our historical results are reported under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and in U.S. dollars. Currently, we conduct our business through one operating segment. For more information about our basis of presentation, refer to Note 2 in our accompanying audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Components of Results of Operations

We are an early-stage growth company in the pre-commercialization stage of development. We have not generated any revenue from sales to customers, and our historical results may not be indicative of our future results for reasons that may be difficult to anticipate. Our ability in the future to generate revenue sufficient to achieve profitability will depend largely on the successful development of our products. Accordingly, the drivers of our future financial results, as well as the components of such results, may not be comparable to our historical results of operations.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses consist primarily of costs incurred for salaries and personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation expense, for scientists, experienced engineers and technicians including the material and supplies used in product research and development, process engineering efforts and testing, as well as payments to consultants, patent related legal costs, depreciation, and allocated facilities and information technology costs. As we attempt to develop a battery cell with acceptable performance, yields and costs, we anticipate that research and development and related expenses will increase significantly for the foreseeable future as a result of additional hiring of scientists, engineers and technicians and investment in additional plant and equipment for product development, building prototypes and testing of battery cells.

 

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General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of costs incurred for salaries and personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation expense, for our finance, legal and human resource functions, expenses for director and officer insurance, outside contractor and professional service fees, audit and compliance expenses, legal, accounting and other advisory services, as well as allocated facilities and information technology costs including depreciation. We are rapidly expanding our personnel headcount, in anticipation of planning for and supporting our growth and operating as a public company. Accordingly, we expect our general and administrative expenses to increase significantly in the near term and for the foreseeable future.

Upon commencement of commercial operations, we also expect to incur customer and sales support and advertising costs.

Interest income

Interest income primarily consists of interest earned on our cash and cash equivalents, which are primarily invested in money market funds and interest income from short-term investments, which are primarily invested in corporate bonds and mutual funds.

Other (expense) income, net

Other (expense) income, net consists primarily of foreign exchange gains or losses and forgiveness of the unsecured note payable under Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) established pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) and administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”).

Provision for Income Taxes

Provision for income taxes consists of an estimate for state 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. We maintain a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets because we believe it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

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Results of Operations

Comparison of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019

The following table sets forth our historical operating results for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands):

 

     Year Ended December 31     2021 vs. 2020     2020 vs. 2019  
     2021     2020     2019     $ Change     % Change     $ Change     % Change  

Operating expenses:

              

Research and development

   $ 15,514     $ 9,443     $ 10,514     $ 6,071       64   $ (1,071     (10 )% 

General and administrative

     16,492       4,460       4,776       12,032       270     (316     (7 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     32,006       13,903       15,290       18,103       130     (1,387     (9 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (32,006     (13,903     (15,290     18,103       130     (1,387     (9 )% 

Other income (expense):

              

Interest income

     248       76       684       172       226     (608     (89 )% 

Other (expense) income, net

     528       (55     12       583       nm (1)      (67     (558 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income, net

     776       21       696       755       nm (1)      (675     (97 )% 
              

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (31,230     (13,882     (14,594     (17,348     125     712       (5 )% 

Provision for income taxes

     (25     (7     (108     (18     257     101       (94 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

     (31,255     (13,889     (14,702     (17,366     125     813       (6 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

              

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     234       188       (62     46       24     250       (403 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

   $ (31,021   $ (13,701   $ (14,764   $ (17,320     126   $ 1,063       (7 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

“nm” means not meaningful.

Operating Expenses: Research and Development

Research and development expenses increased $6.1 million, or 64%, to $15.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, from $9.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase primarily resulted from the $3.0 million increase in personnel cost mainly attributable to our growth in headcount in support of our ongoing research and development efforts of battery cell development, following the re-opening of non-essential businesses and the easing of restrictions on non-essential in-person work stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and $2.0 million increase in expenses for lab consumables and material supplies related to our increased research and development activities during the year ended December 31, 2021. An additional driver was a $1.1 million increase in professional fees, outside services, facility and office expenses related to our ongoing research and development activities for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Research and development expenses decreased $1.1 million, or 10%, to $9.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, from $10.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease primarily resulted from the $0.3 million decrease in personnel cost, a decrease of $0.9 million in lab consumables and material supplies to support research and development of battery cell development, a $0.4 million decrease in travel- related expenses and a $0.1 million decrease in other miscellaneous expenses such as professional fees, outside services, facility and office expenses related to research and development. These decreases in expense were mainly attributable to the impact of global COVID-19 pandemic, which caused us to modify our operational plans and reduce employee compensation and employee travel, recommend that all non-essential personnel work from home, and reduce in-person participation in research and development activities. We also were required to implement additional safety protocols for essential

 

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workers, which resulted in delays in the timing of project execution. The reduced expenses from lower operational activities in 2020 were partially offset by an increase of $0.6 million related to depreciation and amortization of manufacturing facility located in Shanghai, China which was put in service in early 2020.

Operating Expenses: General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses increased $12.0 million, or 270%, to $16.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, from $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in general and administrative expenses primarily resulted from a $5.6 million increase attributable to our growth in headcount in preparation for operating as a public company, a $3.2 million increase in professional fees and outside services associated with external consulting, legal and accounting services, a $2.9 million increase in marketing and public relations, a $0.3 million increase in facility and office expenses during the year ended December 31, 2021.

General and administrative expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 7%, to $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, from $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in general and administrative expenses of $0.3 million was primarily attributable to lower legal expenses to acquire certain patents for the purpose of maintaining our competitive advantage. Further, travel expenses declined by $0.1 million in 2020 due to reduced operational activities resulting from COVID-19. These reduced costs were partially offset by an increase of $0.1 million in amortization of amortization of patents.

Interest Income

Interest income increased $172,000, or 226%, to $248,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, from $76,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in interest income was attributable to a short-term investment made during the second quarter of 2021 from the proceeds of Series D and D plus financing, which was matured during the fourth quarter of 2021.

Interest income decreased $0.6 million, or 89%, to $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, from $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in interest income was primarily attributable to a reduction in our average balance of cash and cash equivalents invested in money market funds, coupled with a decline in market interest rates.

Other (expense) income, net

Other (expense) income, net increased to $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, which resulted from a $0.8 million gain recorded as a result of forgiveness of the loan received in 2020 under the PPP established pursuant to the CARES Act. Other (expense) income, net for the year ended December 31, 2020 was immaterial.

Other (expense) income decreased $67,000, or 558%, to an expense of $55,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020, from income of $12,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in other (expense) income, net resulted mainly from foreign exchange gains or losses.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income tax expense during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were immaterial. The effective tax rate was (0.1)% and (0.1)% for years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The difference

 

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between the provision for income taxes and the income tax determined by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% was due primarily to the research and development credit and change in valuation allowance. The Company’s valuation allowance balance increased by $7.7 million and $3.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The Company’s deferred tax assets principally result from U.S. net operating loss carryforwards and research credits. Utilization of these attributes is dependent upon future levels of taxable income and may be subject to annual limitation due to the “change in ownership provisions” under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. Such limitations may result in the expiration of these attributes before their utilization. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits increased by $1.4 million.

The decrease in the provision for income taxes of 94%, to $7,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020 from $108,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019, was primarily due to taxes incurred by our foreign subsidiaries in 2019.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, our principal sources of liquidity have been financing transactions with investors that have provided us with the necessary funds to support our research and development activities. Through December 31, 2021, we have raised approximately $269.9 million of funding through the issuance of shares of Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C plus, Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock. As of December 31, 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $161.0 million. Our cash equivalents are invested in U.S. Treasury money market funds and short-term mutual funds. In April and May 2021, we entered into the Series D and Series D plus stock purchase agreements with certain investors for gross proceeds of $188.5 million. The proceeds will be used in future research and development activities and which may include the building of manufacturing prototyping lines to facilitate the production of pre-manufacturing batteries by 2024. We have yet to generate any revenue from our business operations, and since inception, we have not achieved profitable operations or positive cash flows from our operations. Our accumulated deficit aggregated $94.3 million as of December 31, 2021 and we expect to incur substantial losses in future periods. As an early-stage growth company in the pre-commercialization stage of development, the net losses we have incurred since inception are consistent with our strategy and budget.

On February 3, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and in connection with the Closing, Ivanhoe migrated out of the Cayman Islands and domesticated as a Delaware corporation prior to the Closing and changed its name to SES AI Corporation. Further, Amalgamation Sub merged with and into Old SES, with Old SES as the surviving company. As a result, Old SES became a wholly owned subsidiary of New SES. As a result of the Business Combination, the Company raised $326.0 million in gross proceeds, prior to the payment of transaction costs and other amounts, including the contribution of $51.5 million of cash held in Ivanhoe’s trust account from its initial public offering, net of redemption of Ivanhoe Class A common stock held by Ivanhoe’s public stockholders of $224.6 million and $274.5 million PIPE at $10.00 per share of New SES’s Class A common stock.

We plan to finance our operations with a combination of proceeds from the Business Combination, capital from investors, and if required, loans from financial institutions, as well as anticipated future revenue from product sales. Our ability to successfully develop our products, commence commercial operations and expand our business will depend on many factors, including our working capital needs, the availability of equity and/or debt financing and, over time, our ability to generate positive cash flows from operations. We believe that our cash on hand following the Business Combination will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for a period of at least 12 months from the date of this filing, and also sufficient to fund our operations and our construction of our Pilot Facility and the majority of our Expansion I Facility, as currently contemplated. However, additional funding may be required for a variety of reasons, including, delays in expected development. For more information, see “Information About SES — Certain Company Projected Financial Information” in “Item 1. Business” included in this Current Report.

As a result of the capital-intensive nature of our business, we expect to sustain substantial operating expenses, without generating sufficient revenues, to cover expenditures for a number of years. Over time, we expect that we will

 

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need to raise additional funds through a variety of possible methods, including, but not limited to, entry into joint ventures or other strategic arrangements, the issuance of equity, equity- related or debt securities or through obtaining credit from financial institutions. These funds are expected to finance our principal sources of liquidity, ongoing costs such as research and development relating to our batteries and the construction of manufacturing facilities, including the creation of the remainder of our Expansion I Facility and all of our Expansion II Facility. For more information, see “Information About SES — Our Growth Strategy” in “Item 1. Business” included in this Current Report.

If we were to require additional funding or otherwise determined it was beneficial to seek additional sources of financing or enter into other arrangements as described above, we believe that our debt-free balance sheet following the Business Combination would enable us to access financing on reasonable terms. However, there can be no assurance that such additional capital would be available on attractive terms, if at all, when needed, which could be dilutive to stockholders. We may be forced to decrease our level of investment in product development or scale back our operations. Furthermore, the cost of debt could be higher than anticipated. There can also be no assurance that positive cash flow from operations can be achieved or sustained.

Cash Flows

The following table provides a summary of our cash flow data for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands):

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2021      2020      2019  

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (29,991    $ (11,009    $ (14,271

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     3,314        (13,273      (4,609

Net cash provided by financing activities

     184,760        840        1,142  

For the Years Ended Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019

Cash Used in Operating Activities

Our cash flows used in operating activities to date have been primarily comprised of payroll, consumables and supplies related to research and development, facilities expense and professional services for general and administrative activities. As we continue to ramp up hiring for research and development headcount to accelerate our engineering efforts, we expect our cash used in operating activities to increase significantly before we start to generate any material cash inflows from our operations.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, operating activities used $30.0 million in cash. The primary factors affecting operating cash flows during this period were a net loss of $31.3 million, which included non-cash expenses of $1.7 million related to depreciation and amortization, $0.1 million related to loss on disposal of property and equipment and $4.6 million related to stock-based compensation, as well as a gain of $0.8 million related to the forgiveness of the PPP note payable. The changes in operating assets and liabilities consist of an increase in receivable from related party of $7.9 million mainly attributable to a JDA, an increase of $1.2 million in prepaid expenses and other current assets, an increase of $1.3 million in accounts payable, an increase of $0.9 million in accrued compensation and an increase of $3.3 million in accrued expenses and other liabilities primarily attributable payments received under a JDA.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, operating activities used $11.0 million in cash. The primary factors affecting operating cash flows during this period were a net loss of $13.9 million, including non-cash expenses of $1.7 million related to depreciation and amortization and $0.2 million related to stock-based compensation. The changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted of an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets by $0.3 million mainly attributable to research and development tax credit and VAT tax receivables. This was offset by an increase of $0.6 million in accounts payable due to timing of payments and an increase of $0.7 million in accrued compensation and other liabilities primarily attributable to accrued bonuses.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, operating activities used $14.3 million in cash. The primary factors affecting operating cash flows during this period were a net loss of $14.7 million, including non-cash expenses of $0.9 million related to depreciation and amortization and $0.1 million related to stock-based compensation. The changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted of increase in prepaid expenses and other assets by $0.1 million due to research and development tax credit and VAT tax receivables, a decrease of $0.2 million in accounts payable due to timing of payments, and a decrease of $0.3 million in accrued compensation and other liabilities.

 

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Cash Used in Investing Activities

Our cash flows pertaining to investing activities, to date, have been composed of investments in short-term securities, purchases of property and equipment mainly related to lab machinery and equipment, various lab tools and instruments and patents attributable to lithium salt production and lithium battery management technologies, which were offset by the proceeds from maturities of our short-term investments. We expect the costs to acquire property and equipment to increase substantially in the near future as we build out our manufacturing for our Pilot Facility.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, investing activities provided $3.3 million in cash. The primary factor affecting investing cash flows during this period were proceeds from the short-term investment maturities of $163.1 million, offset by cash used for the purchase of short-term investments of $150.8 million and the purchase of property and equipment of $9.0 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, investing activities used $13.3 million in cash. The primary factors affecting investing cash flows during this period were cash used for the purchase of property and equipment of $1.0 million, and the purchases of short-term investments in the amount of $17.5 million, offset by the proceeds from the maturities of short-term investments in the amount of $5.2 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, investing activities used $4.6 million in cash. The primary factors affecting investing cash flows during this period were purchases of property and equipment of $2.7 million and the purchases of patents in the amount of $1.9 million.

Cash Provided by Financing Activities

Our cash flows pertaining to financing activities, to date, have been composed of financing transactions with investors that have provided us with the necessary funds to support our research and development activities, amounts received from employees upon exercise of stock options and funding received from the PPP loan. Through December 31, 2021, we have raised funding through the issuance of shares of Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C plus, Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, financing activities provided $184.8 million in cash primarily attributable to the cash received from the sale of Series D and Series D plus redeemable convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs, in the amount of $187.9 million, offset by payment of deferred offering costs of $3.3 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, financing activities provided $0.8 million in cash due to funding received from the PPP loan. The PPP loan, including related interest, was forgiven in 2021.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, financing activities provided $1.1 million in cash primarily attributable to the cash received from the sale of Series C plus redeemable convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs.

Debt

In April 2020, we applied for and received $0.8 million in the PPP loan. We received full forgiveness of all our debt under the terms of the program in February 2021 and recorded a gain of $0.8 million in other income in our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2021. As of the date of this filing, we have no debt obligations outstanding.

 

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Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table summarizes our material contractual obligations for cash expenditures as of December 31, 2021, and the years in which these obligations are due:

 

     Payments Due by Period  
            Less than      1-5      More than  
     Total      1 Year      Years      5 Years  
     (in thousands)  

Contractual Obligations:

           

Purchase Obligations

     6,108        5,976        132        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company is not party to any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in the rules and regulations of the SEC.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In the preparation of these consolidated financial statements, we are required to use judgment in making estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported expenses incurred during the reporting periods.

We consider an accounting estimate or assumption to be critical when (1) the estimate or assumption is complex in nature or requires a high degree of judgment and (2) the use of different judgments, estimates and assumptions could have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Current Report. We consider the following to be our critical accounting estimates as described below.

Stock-Based Compensation

We recognize the cost of share-based awards granted to employees and directors based on the estimated grant-date fair value of the awards. We determine the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which is impacted by the following assumptions:

 

   

Expected Term— The expected term represents the period that our stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. The expected term of the Company’s stock options has been determined utilizing the “simplified” method for awards that qualify as “plain-vanilla”. The Company historically has been a private company and lacks sufficient historical exercise data.

 

   

Expected Volatility—As our common stock is not publicly traded, the expected volatility is based on a benchmark of comparable companies within the automotive and energy storage industries.

 

   

Expected Dividend Yield—We have never paid any cash dividends on common stock and do not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future.

 

   

Risk-Free Interest Rate—The interest rates used are based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term equal to the expected term of the award.

Common Stock Valuations

The grant date fair value of our common stock was determined by our board of directors with the assistance of management and a third-party valuation specialist. Given its pre-revenue stage of development, our management believed that an Option Pricing Model (“OPM”) was the most appropriate method for allocating enterprise value to

 

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determine the estimated fair value of common stock prior to the Business Combination. Application of the OPM involves the use of estimates, judgment, and assumptions that are highly complex and subjective, such as those regarding our expected future revenue, expenses, and cash flows, discount rates, market multiples, the selection of comparable companies, and the probability of future events.

Emerging Growth Company Accounting Election

Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. 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.

Following the Business Combination, we (as New SES) will be 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. We expect to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public business entities and non-public business entities until the earlier of the date we (a) are no longer an emerging growth company or (b) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. This may make it difficult or impossible to compare our financial results with the financial results of another public company that is either not an emerging growth company or is an emerging growth company that has chosen not to take advantage of the extended transition period exemptions because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

We will remain an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act until the earliest of (a) the last day of our first fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of Parent’s IPO (December 31, 2027), (b) the last date of our fiscal year in which our total annual gross revenues are at least $1.07 billion, (c) the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the rules of the SEC with at least $700.0 million of outstanding securities held by non-affiliates or (d) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt securities during the previous three years.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 for more information about recent accounting pronouncements, the timing of their adoption, and their potential impact on our financial condition and its results of operations and cash flows.

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company is exposed to a variety of markets and other risks including the effects of change in interest rates, inflation and foreign currency translation and transaction risks as well as risks to the availability of funding sources, hazard events and specific asset risks.

Interest Rate Risk

The market interest risk in our financial instruments and our financial positions represents the potential loss arising from adverse changes in interest rates. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $160.5 million and $14.7 million, respectively, consisting of U.S. Treasury money market funds and short-term mutual funds .Due to the low-risk profile of our investments, an immediate 10% change in interest rates would not have a material effect on the fair market value of our cash and cash equivalents.

Foreign Currency Risk

The functional currency of our parent and all its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, except for our subsidiaries in China and Korea, which has RMB and KRW, respectively, as its functional currency, reflecting its principal operating economic environment. We expect to be exposed to both currency transaction remeasurement and translation risk. To date, we have not had material exposure to foreign currency fluctuations and have not hedged such exposure, although we may do so in the future.

 

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Inflation Risk

We do not believe that inflation had a significant impact on our results of operations for any periods presented in our consolidated financial statements. Nonetheless, if our costs were to become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs, and our inability or failure to do so could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Exhibit 99.3

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information present the combination of the financial information of Ivanhoe and Old SES adjusted to give effect to the Business Combination and other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement. The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, as amended by the final rule, Release No. 33-10786.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the pro forma effects of the following transactions:

 

   

the issuance and sale of 27,450,000 shares of our Class A common stock for a purchase price of $10.00 per share and an aggregate purchase price of $274.5 million pursuant to the Subscription Agreements; and

 

   

The Business Combination and other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 combines the historical balance sheet of Ivanhoe as of December 31, 2021 and the historical consolidated balance sheet of Old SES as of December 31, 2021 on a pro forma basis as if the Business Combination and other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, summarized below had been consummated on December 31, 2021.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 combines the historical statement of operations of Ivanhoe and the historical consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss of Old SES for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations and comprehensive loss have been prepared on a pro forma basis as if the Business Combination and other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, summarized below had been consummated on January 1, 2021, the beginning of the earliest period presented.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not necessarily reflect what the post-combination company’s financial condition or results of operations would have been had the Business Combination and related transactions occurred on the dates indicated. The pro forma combined financial information also may not be useful in predicting the future financial condition and results of operations of the post-combination company. The actual financial position and results of operations may differ significantly from the pro forma amounts reflected herein due to a variety of factors.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was derived from and should be read in conjunction with the following historical financial statements and the accompanying notes:

Ivanhoe

 

   

historical audited financial statements of Ivanhoe as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”).

Old SES

 

   

historical audited consolidated financial statements of Old SES as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021.

and other information relating to Ivanhoe and Old SES included elsewhere in this Current Report on Form 8-K/A (this “Current Report”), or in the Company’s public filings with the SEC.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information should also be read together with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and other financial information included elsewhere in this Current Report.

Description of the Business Combination

On February 3, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and in connection with the closing of the Business Combination (the “Closing”), Ivanhoe migrated out of the Cayman Islands and domesticated as a Delaware corporation prior to the Closing (the “Domestication”) and changed its name to “SES AI Corporation” (“SES,” or the “Company”). Further, Amalgamation Sub merged with and into Old SES, with Old SES as the surviving company. As a result, Old SES became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, the following occurred:

 

   

Each Old SES common stock, excluding shares held by the SES Founder Group, and each redeemable convertible preferred share that was outstanding immediately prior to the Closing was cancelled and converted into a number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of our Class A common stock equal to the Exchange Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole number;


   

Each Old SES common stock held by the SES Founder Group that was outstanding immediately prior to the Closing was cancelled and converted into a number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of our Class B common stock equal to the Exchange Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole number. The shares of our Class B common stock have the same economic rights as the shares of our Class A common stock, but each share of our Class B common stock is entitled to 10 votes, and each share of our Class A common stock is entitled to 1 vote, in each case, on each matter submitted for a vote of the our stockholders;

 

   

Each Old SES restricted share that was issued, outstanding and subject to restrictions (including vesting) immediately prior to the Closing was assumed by the Company and converted into a number of shares of restricted Class A common stock equal to the Exchange Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole number, and are subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable prior to the Closing; and

 

   

Each Old SES option that was outstanding immediately prior to the Closing, whether vested or unvested, was assumed by the Company and converted into an option to acquire our Class A common stock with the same terms except for the number of shares exercisable and the exercise price, each of which was adjusted using the Exchange Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole number.

Other Events in connection with the Business Combination

Other events that took place in connection with the Business Combination are summarized below:

 

   

Old SES common stock and redeemable convertible preferred stock shareholders and Old SES option and restricted shareholders received 29,999,947 earn-out shares of our Class A common stock (valued at $10.00 per share), including 23,691,182 shares of our Class A common stock (the “Earn-out Shares”) issued for the benefit of the former holders of Old SES common and redeemable convertible preferred stock, 2,308,969 shares of restricted Class A common stock (the “Earn-out Restricted Shares”) issued to Old SES option holders and pre-Closing recipients of Old SES restricted shares and 3,999,796 shares of our Class B common stock issued to the SES Founder Group (“Founder Earn-out Shares”). The Earn-Out Shares and the Founder Earn-Out Shares (collectively, the “Escrowed Earn-Out Shares”) were placed into escrow at the Closing and shall vest on the date that the closing price of shares of our Class A common stock is equal to or greater than $18.00 during the period beginning on the date that is one year following the Closing of the Business Combination and ending on the date that is five years following the Closing. The Earn-Out Restricted Shares are subject to vesting based on the same terms as the Earn-Out Shares and are also subject to forfeiture if such recipient’s service with us terminates prior to the vesting.

 

   

6,900,000 shares of Ivanhoe’s Class B ordinary shares (the “Sponsor Earn-Out Shares”) held by Ivanhoe Capital Sponsor LLC’s (the “Sponsor”) converted, on a one-for-one basis, into shares of Ivanhoe Class B common stock upon Domestication and, immediately following the Domestication, converted into Ivanhoe Class A common stock and at Closing converted into an equal number of Class A common stock. The equivalent Class A common stock of SES are legally issued and outstanding. These Sponsor Earn-out Shares are subject to the certain transfer restrictions and forfeiture terms following the Closing and released as follows:

 

   

20% are subject to transfer restrictions until the date that is 180 days after the Closing (“Tranche 1”);

 

   

20% are subject to transfer restrictions until SES’s closing stock price equals or exceeds $12.00 for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days following the date that is 150 days after the Closing (“Tranche 2”);

 

   

20% are subject to transfer restrictions until SES’s closing stock price equals or exceeds $14.00 for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days following the date that is 150 days after the Closing (“Tranche 3”);

 

   

20% are subject to transfer restrictions until SES’s closing stock price equals or exceeds $16.00 for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days following the date that is 150 days after the Closing (“Tranche 4”); and

 

   

20% are subject to transfer restrictions until SES’s closing stock price equals or exceeds $18.00 for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days following the date that is 150 days after the Closing (“Tranche 5”).

If there is a change in control of SES at a per share value of greater than $18.00, then 100% of the Sponsor Earn-Out Shares will be released from these transfer restrictions, however if the per share value is less than $18.00 upon a change in control, then these Sponsor Earn-out Shares will be released on a pro rata basis and any Sponsor Earn-Out Shares not released pursuant to the preceding sentence will be forfeited and cancelled.


As a result, all holders of Old SES common stock, options and restricted shares received shares of our Class A and Class B common stock, after giving effect to the Exchange Ratio, resulting in 264,495,644 shares of our Class A common stock, including 26,000,151 Earn-Out Shares in the form of Class A common stock issued (including 23,691,182 shares issued and held in escrow for the benefit of the former holders of Old SES common and redeemable convertible preferred stock and 2,308,969 shares issued to Old SES option holders and pre-Closing recipients of SES restricted shares), 2,273,727 restricted shares of our Class A common stock issued at Closing to pre-Closing recipients of Old SES restricted shares and 43,881,251 shares of our Class B common stock issued and outstanding, including 3,999,796 Founder Earn-Out Shares issued and held in escrow. Additionally, 20,748,976 shares are reserved for the potential future issuance of our Class A common stock upon the exercise of SES stock options.

In connection with the Closing, Ivanhoe and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (“Continental”), Ivanhoe’s warrant agent, amended and restated its existing Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 6, 2021 (as amended and restated, the “Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement” and, such amendment, the “Warrant Amendment”), pursuant to which certain changes were implemented that resulted in the Ivanhoe IPO Warrants (as defined in Exhibit 4.1 (the Warrant Amendment) of this Current Report) being accounted for as equity within the balance sheet of Ivanhoe, immediately prior to the Closing, instead of as a liability measured at fair value with non-cash fair value adjustments recorded in earnings at each reporting period. On February 1, 2022, the warrant holders of Ivanhoe approved and consented to the Warrant Amendment. Such Ivanhoe IPO Warrants will be assumed by SES and will be accounted for as an equity instrument following the Closing.

Accounting Treatment of the Business Combination

The Business Combination will be accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in conformity with GAAP. Under this method of accounting, Ivanhoe has been treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on Old SES stockholders comprising a relative majority of the voting power of SES and having the ability to designate a majority of the board of directors of SES, Old SES’s operations prior to the acquisition comprising the only ongoing operations of SES, and Old SES’s senior management comprising a majority of the senior management of SES. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the financial statements of SES will represent a continuation of the financial statements of Old SES with the Business Combination being treated as the equivalent of Old SES issuing stock for the net assets of Ivanhoe, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of Ivanhoe will be stated at historical costs, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded.

As mentioned above, Old SES option holders and pre-Closing recipients of Old SES restricted shares received their Earn-Out Shares in the form of restricted shares of SES at Closing, and are subject to vesting based on the same terms as the Earn-Out Shares and are subject to forfeiture if such pre-Closing restricted share recipients’ service with SES terminates prior to the vesting. These restricted shares are accounted for as equity awards issued to employees subject to time and market vesting conditions. The Earn-Out shares issued to SES shareholders upon achievement of vesting condition will be classified as an equity instrument as it would be indexed to the common stock of SES. See Note 4 for further information.

The Sponsor Earn-Out Shares under Tranche 2 to Tranche 5 which are contingently forfeitable as mentioned above will be accounted for as a derivative liability because the earn back events that determine the number of shares issuable upon settlement include events that are not solely indexed to the fair value of common stock of SES. See Note 5 for further information.

Basis of Pro Forma Presentation

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, as amended by the final rule, Release No. 33-10786. The historical financial statements have been adjusted in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information to give pro forma effect to events that provide relevant information consistent with GAAP necessary for an illustrative understanding of SES upon consummation of the Business Combination. Assumptions and estimates underlying the unaudited pro forma adjustments set forth in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are described in the accompanying notes. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been presented for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the operating results and financial position that would have been achieved had the Business Combination and related transactions occurred on the dates indicated. Further, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not purport to project the future operating results or financial position of SES following the completion of the Business Combination and related transactions. The unaudited pro forma adjustments represent SES management’s estimates based on information available as of the date of this unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and are subject to change as additional information becomes available and analyses are performed.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined information contained herein reflects Ivanhoe shareholders’ approval of the Business Combination on February 3, 2022 and that Ivanhoe public shareholders holding 22,455,850 shares have elected to redeem their shares for cash prior to Closing.


The following summarizes the pro forma Class A and Class B common stock issued and outstanding immediately after the Closing:

 

     Pro Forma Combined  
     Shares      %  

SES stockholders (other than the SES Founder Group) – Class A common stock (1)

     264,495,644        76.0

SES Founder Group – Class B common stock (2)

     43,881,251        12.6

PIPE Investors – Class A common stock (3)

     27,450,000        7.9

Ivanhoe stockholders - Class A common stock

     5,144,150        1.5

Ivanhoe Capital Sponsor LLC - Class A common stock (4)

     6,900,000        2.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Shares at Closing (excluding shares described below)

     347,871,045        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Old SES stockholders, option holders and restricted shareholders, after considering 23,691,182 Earn-Out Shares issued for the benefit of the former holders of Old SES common and redeemable convertible preferred stock, 2,273,727 restricted shares issued at Closing to pre-Closing recipients of SES restricted share and 2,308,969 Earn-Out Restricted Shares issued to Old SES option holders and pre-Closing recipients of Old SES restricted share, but excluding their 6,700,000 shares of our Class A common stock purchased in the PIPE Financing (see note 3 below), will own 88.6% of SES’s total common stock issued and outstanding at Closing .

(2)

Class B common stock issued to the SES Founder Group, which carry 10 votes per share, and allow the SES Founder Group to have approximately 59.1% of the total voting power of the Company’s capital stock, after considering the 3,999,796 Founder Earn-Out Shares issued and held in escrow at Closing.

(3)

Includes 6,700,000 shares of our Class A common stock issued to Old SES stockholders that participated in the PIPE Financing.

(4)

Subject to certain transfer restrictions and/or forfeiture terms as described above.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet and statements of operations and comprehensive loss are based on the assumption that there are no adjustments for 20,748,976 shares reserved for the potential future issuance of our Class A common stock upon the exercise of SES stock options upon the consummation of the Business Combination, as such events have not yet occurred.

If the actual facts are different than these assumptions, then the amounts and shares outstanding in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information will be different and those changes could be material.


Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

 

     December 31, 2021         
     Ivanhoe      Old SES      Transaction
Accounting
         Pro Forma  
   (Historical)      (Historical)      Adjustments      Combined  

ASSETS

             

Current assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 117      $ 160,497      $ 276,058     A    $ 445,850  
           (9,660   B   
           (17,758   C   
           (12,231   D   
           274,500     F   
           (20   L   
           (224,608   O   
           (1,045   R   

Receivable from related party

     —          7,910        —            7,910  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     609        1,563        —            2,172  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current assets

     726        169,970        285,236          455,932  

Investments held in Trust Account

     276,058        —          (276,058   A      —    

Property and equipment, net

     —          12,494        —            12,494  

Intangible assets, net

     —          1,626        —            1,626  

Restricted cash

     —          475        —            475  

Deferred offering costs

     —          5,711        (5,711   C      —    

Other assets

     —          2,902        —            2,902  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 276,784      $ 193,178      $ 3,467        $ 473,429  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

             

Current liabilities:

             

Accounts payable

   $ 89      $ 4,712      $ 10,674     C    $ 15,591  
           (2,163   C   
           2,279     D   

Accrued compensation

     —          2,117        —            2,117  

Strategic premium liability related to an investor

     —          —          7,493     F      7,493  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     796        4,156        (214   C      4,117  
           (621   D   

Due to related party

     20        —          (20   L      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     905        10,985        17,427          29,317  

Accrued liabilities

     4,889        —          (4,889   D      —    

Convertible note - related party

     1,153        —          (1,153   R      —    

Deferred underwriting commissions

     9,660        —          (9,660   B      —    

Derivative warrant liabilities

     25,324        —          (25,324   Q      —    

Other liabilities

     —          749        —            749  

Strategic premium liability related to an investor, long-term

     —          —          11,239     F      11,239  

Sponsor earn out liability

     —          —          36,393     M      36,393  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     41,931        11,734        24,033          77,698  

Commitments and contingencies

             

Redeemable convertible preferred stock

     —          269,941        (269,941   H      —    

Class A ordinary shares, subject to possible redemption

     276,000        —          (276,000   E      —    

Class A common stock, subject to possible redemption

     —          —          276,000     E      —    
           (276,000   G   

Stockholders’ equity (deficit):

             

Class A ordinary shares

     —          —          —       E      —    

Class A common stock

     —          —          —       E      28  
           3     F   
           3     G   
           21     H   
           1     I   
           6     J   
           (2   O   
           (4   P   

Class B ordinary shares

     1        —          (1   E      —    

Class B common stock

     —          —          1     E      4  
           (1   I   
           4     P   

SES common stock

     —          —          —       J      —    

Additional paid-in capital

     —          5,447        (31,766   C      490,862  


         (14,750   D   
         274,497     F   
         (18,732   F   
         275,997     G   
         269,920     H   
         (6   J   
         (41,148   K   
         (36,393   M   
         7,077     N   
         (224,606   O   
         25,324     Q   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     —         367       —            367  

Accumulated deficit

     (41,148     (94,311     5,750     D      (95,530
         41,148     K   
         (7,077   N   
         108     R   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

     (41,147     (88,497     525,375          395,731  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ equity (deficit)

   $ 276,784     $ 193,178     $ 3,467        $ 473,429  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.


Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     Twelve months ended December 31, 2021                     
     Ivanhoe
(Historical)
    Old SES
(Historical)
    Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
           Pro Forma
Combined
 

Research and development

   $ —       $ 15,502     $ 1,182       AA      $ 23,171  
         13,979       BB     
         (7,493     BB     

General and administrative

     7,238       16,492       11,681       AA        29,661  
         (5,750     CC     

General and administrative expenses - related party

     120       —         (120     DD        —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     7,358       31,994       13,480          52,832  

Loss from operations

     (7,358     (31,994     (13,480        (52,832

Other income (expense), net:

           

Interest income

     —         248       —            248  

Other (expense) income, net

     —         528       (7,077     EE        (6,549

Income from investments held in Trust Account

     58       —         (58     FF        —    

Change in fair value of convertible note - related party

     (208     —         —            (208

Change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities

     (3,177     —         3,177       GG        —    

Offering costs - derivative warrant liabilities

     (855     —         855       GG        —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

     (4,182     776       (3,103        (6,509
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Loss before provision of income taxes

     (11,540     (31,218     (16,583        (59,341

Provision for income taxes

     —         (55     —            (55
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss

     (11,540     (31,273     (16,583        (59,396

Other comprehensive loss:

           

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     —         234       —            234  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net and comprehensive loss

   $ (11,540   $ (31,039   $ (16,583      $ (59,162
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss per share – New SES Class A and Class B common stock – basic and diluted

     —         —         —          $ (0.19

Weighted-average New SES Class A and Class B common stock outstanding – basic and diluted

     —         —         —            310,077,371  

Net loss per share of Ivanhoe Class A ordinary shares – basic and diluted

   $ (0.34     —         —            —    

Weighted average shares of Ivanhoe Class A ordinary shares outstanding, subject to possible redemption – basic and diluted

     26,843,836       —         —            —    

Net loss per share of Ivanhoe Class B ordinary shares – basic and diluted

   $ (0.34     —         —            —    

Weighted average shares of Ivanhoe Class B ordinary shares outstanding – basic and diluted

     6,875,342       —         —            —    

Net loss per Old SES common stock – basic and diluted

     —       $ (3.04     —            —    

Weighted average shares of Old SES common stock outstanding – basic and diluted

     —         10,296,646       —            —    

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.


NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.

Basis of Presentation

The Business Combination will be accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Under this method of accounting, Ivanhoe has been treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the Business Combination will be treated as the equivalent of Old SES issuing stock for the net assets of Ivanhoe, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of Ivanhoe will be stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Operations prior to the Business Combination will be presented as those of Old SES in future reports of SES.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 gives pro forma effect to the Business Combination and other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement as if these transactions had been consummated on December 31, 2021. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 give pro forma effect to the Business Combination and other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement as if these transactions had been consummated on January 1, 2021.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was derived from and should be read in conjunction with the following historical financial statements and the accompanying notes

Ivanhoe

 

   

historical audited financial statements of Ivanhoe as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021, which are included in the Form 10-K.

Old SES

 

   

historical audited consolidated financial statements of SES as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021.

and other information relating to Ivanhoe and Old SES included elsewhere in this Current Report.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not give effect to any anticipated synergies, operating efficiencies, tax savings or cost savings that may be associated with the Business Combination and other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement. SES management has made significant estimates and assumptions in its determination of the pro forma adjustments based on information available as of the date of filing of this Current Report. As the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared based on these preliminary estimates, the final amounts recorded may differ materially from the information presented as additional information becomes available. SES management considers this basis of presentation to be reasonable under the circumstances.

 

2.

Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared to illustrate the effect of the Business Combination and other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and has been prepared for informational purposes only.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X as amended by the final rule, Release No. 33-10786 “Amendments to Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed Businesses.” Release No. 33-10786 replaces the existing pro forma adjustment criteria with simplified requirements to depict the accounting for the transaction (“Transaction Accounting Adjustments”).

Transaction Accounting Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

The adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:

 

  (A)

Reflects the liquidation and reclassification of $276.0 million of investments held in the Trust Account to cash and cash equivalents that becomes available at the Closing prior to redemption. See Note (O) below for actual redemptions in connection with the Closing.

 

  (B)

Reflects the repayment and settlement of deferred underwriter commission liability of $9.7 million.


  (C)

Represents estimated direct and incremental transaction costs of $31.8 million for financial advisory, legal, accounting and other professional services incurred by Old SES prior to, or concurrent with the Closing. Such costs are reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as a direct reduction to SES’s additional paid-in-capital (“APIC”). Of $31.8 million, $3.3 million was paid during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, $17.8 million was paid subsequent to December 31, 2021 and $10.7 million remained unpaid at the time of Closing. As of December 31, 2021, Old SES recorded $5.7 million as deferred offering costs, of which $3.3 million was paid during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and $2.4 million remained unpaid as of that date and has been reflected in the historical financial statements.

 

  (D)

Represents estimated direct and incremental transaction costs of $14.8 million for financial advisory, legal, accounting and other professional services incurred by Ivanhoe prior to, or concurrent with the Closing. Such costs are reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as a direct reduction to SES’s APIC. Of $14.8 million, $0.3 million was paid during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, $12.2 million was paid subsequent to December 31, 2021 and $2.3 million remained unpaid as of the date of Closing. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, Ivanhoe expensed $5.8 million as General and administrative costs, of which $0.3 million was paid during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and $5.5 million remained unpaid as of December 31, 2021 and has been reflected in the historical financial statements. This amount was adjusted as a pro forma adjustment in the above pro forma financial statements. See Note (CC) below.

 

  (E)

Reflects conversion of Ivanhoe’s Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares into Ivanhoe’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock upon Domestication.

 

  (F)

Reflects the proceeds of $274.5 million from the issuance and sale of 27.45 million shares of Class A common stock at $10.00 per share pursuant to the Subscription Agreements entered into in connection with the PIPE Financing. In relation to a PIPE Financing by a strategic investor, SES will provide certain benefits to such strategic investor pursuant to a development agreement entered between such strategic investor and SES which is over and above the value that would be expected to be realized from the equity investment itself. We believe that SES is providing additional benefits in the form of funded research and development activities (“R&D Activities”) to the strategic investor which is over and above the value that would be expected to be realized from the equity investment itself. Thus, the sale of the shares of Class A common stock to such strategic investor reflects a higher price (the “strategic premium”) than a market participant who did not receive these strategic benefits would be willing to pay. As a result, SES has allocated on a relative fair value basis the relevant proceeds between the shares of Class A common stock and the strategic premium, resulting in an estimated $18.7 million of strategic premium which is recorded as a liability in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet. Of the total $18.7 million, $7.5 million was classified as short-term liability and $11.2 million was classified as long-term liability. Based on the nature of the strategic premium it has been treated for accounting purposes as a payment for research and development efforts. SES will amortize the strategic premium liability over the estimated period of the development agreement with the investor which is 2.5 years. Such amortization would be recorded as an offset to research and development expense. See Note (BB) below.

In deciding how to account for the value of the strategic premium allocated to the R&D Activities, we concluded that:

 

  (i)

the R&D Activities do not amount to a Collaboration Agreement under the scope of ASC 808, Collaboration Agreements, as neither of the parties are exposed to significant risks and rewards of the activities contemplated under the R&D Activities, and under no circumstances would we be required to repay or refund of any money whatsoever to the strategic investor irrespective of the outcome of the research and development efforts; and

 

  (ii)

the strategic investor would not be considered our customer under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customer, because activities performed under the R&D Activities are not SES’s ordinary activities of producing and distributing goods or services at prices that would enable us to pay for cost of the goods and services used and to provide a return to our investors; rather, such arrangements are commonplace with the goal of establishing a strategic collaboration to further explore the potential to exploit our and strategic investor’s existing technology.

All operating costs and capital expenses related to the R&D Activities will be recorded as research and development expenses as it would meet the definition of such costs under ASC 730, Research and Development. We applied the guidance in ASC 410-30-45-4 by analogy, which states that “credits arising from recoveries of environmental losses from other parties shall be reflected in the same income statement line.” Further, based on the nature of the strategic premium, it is considered as the strategic investor’s contribution or payment for its share of research and development. As a result, we concluded to record the amortization of the strategic premium as an offset to research and development expenses, which will be amortized over the initial estimated term of the R&D Activities of 30 months and will accrue to the investor over those 30 months.

 

  (G)

Reflects the reclassification of Ivanhoe’s Class A common stock subject to possible redemption to permanent equity immediately prior to the Closing.


  (H)

Reflects the conversion of Old SES redeemable convertible preferred stock into Class A common stock pursuant to the conversion rate effective immediately prior to the Effective Time.

 

  (I)

Reflects the conversion of Ivanhoe’s 6,900,000 shares of Class B common stock into shares of Class A common stock concurrent with the Closing.

 

  (J)

Reflects the recapitalization of common shares between Old SES’s common stock, the Company’s Class A common stock and APIC.

 

  (K)

Reflects the elimination of Ivanhoe’s historical retained earnings.

 

  (L)

Reflects the repayment and settlement of Ivanhoe’s related party liability.

 

  (M)

Reflects the fair value of the Sponsor Earn-Out Shares contingently issuable to the Sponsor as of the Closing. The fair value was determined based on information available as of the date of these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. Refer to Note 5 below for more information.

 

  (N)

Reflects the transaction costs allocated to Sponsor Earn-out Shares derivative liability and the strategic premium liability and expensed immediately as other expense at Closing. See Note (EE) below.

 

  (O)

Reflects the redemptions of 22,455,850 public shares of Ivanhoe Class A common stock for $224.6 million allocated to common stock and APIC, using a par value of $0.0001 per share at a redemption price of approximately $10.00 per share (based on the fair value of marketable securities held in the trust account as of the date of closing of $276.1 million).

 

  (P)

Reflects the conversion of SES Founder Group shares of Class A common stock into shares of Class B common stock concurrent with the Closing.

 

  (Q)

Reflects the reclassification of Ivanhoe IPO Warrants (as defined elsewhere in this Current Report) from liability to equity upon amendment of the Warrant Agreement dated January 6, 2021concurrently with the Closing on February 3, 2022, as they meet the equity classification criteria under ASC Subtopic 815-40. See Note (GG) below.

 

  (R)

Reflects the repayment and settlement of convertible note - related party upon closing.

Transaction Accounting Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations

The adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:

 

  (AA)

Represents the stock-based compensation charge related to the restricted shares granted to Old SES option holders at Closing which will be subject to vesting based on the same terms as the Earn-Out Shares and will also be subject to forfeiture if such option holder’s service with SES terminates prior to the vesting. The grant date fair values of these equity awards were determined using Monte Carlo simulation valuation model. See Note 4 below for further information.

 

  (BB)

Represents estimated incremental research and development expense related to the development agreement with the strategic investor and amortization of strategic premium liability over the estimated period of the development agreement with the strategic investor. See Note (F) above.

 

  (CC)

Reflects elimination of direct and incremental transaction costs which were expensed by Ivanhoe during the twelve months ending December 31, 2021. See Note (D) above.

 

  (DD)

Reflects elimination of Ivanhoe’s historical general and administrative expenses - related party charge related to fee paid to Ivanhoe’s Sponsor for office space, utilities, secretarial and administrative support services, that will cease upon consummation of the Business Combination.

 

  (EE)

Reflects the transaction costs allocated to Sponsor shares derivative liability and the strategic premium and expensed immediately as other expense at Closing. See Note (N) above.

 

  (FF)

Reflects elimination of income earned by Ivanhoe investments held in Trust Account.

 

  (GG)

Reflects elimination of fair value changes and offering costs related to Ivanhoe IPO warrants upon change in their classification from liability to equity. See Note (Q) above.


3.

Loss per share

Represents the net loss per share calculated using the historical weighted average shares outstanding and the issuance of new shares in connection with the Business Combination and other related events, assuming such new shares were outstanding since January 1, 2021. As the Business Combination is being reflected as if it had occurred as of January 1, 2021, the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted net loss per share assumes the shares issued in connection with the Business Combination have been outstanding for the entire periods presented. The shares of Class A common stock redeemed by Ivanhoe’s public stockholders are eliminated as of January l, 2021. Outstanding options and Ivanhoe warrants are anti-dilutive and are not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share.

Old SES common stock and preferred stock shareholders, Old SES option holders and restricted shareholders are entitled to receive 29,999,947 Earn-out Shares, consisting of 27,690,978 shares for Old SES common stock and preferred stock shareholders and 2,308,969 shares for Old SES option holders and restricted shareholders, subject to achieving certain share price targets of SES as described in Note 4 below. Because the Earn-out Shares are contingently issuable based upon the share price of SES reaching specified thresholds that have not been achieved, the Earn-out Shares have been excluded from basic and diluted pro forma net loss per share. Additionally, 5,520,000 Ivanhoe’s Sponsor Earn-out Shares are excluded from basic and diluted pro forma net loss per share as they are also contingently issuable subject to certain transfer restrictions and forfeiture terms as described in Note 5 below.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared based on the following information:

 

     Twelve Months Ended  
     December 31, 2021  
    

(in thousands, except

share and per share
amounts)

 

SES Pro Forma net loss

   $ (59,396

SES Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted

     310,077,371  

SES net loss per share – basic and diluted(1)

   $ (0.19

SES weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted

  

Old SES stockholders (other than SES Founder Group) - Class A common stock

     236,221,766  

SES Founder Group - Class B common stock

     39,881,455  

PIPE Investors - Class A common stock

     27,450,000  

Ivanhoe stockholders - Class A common stock

     5,144,150  

Ivanhoe Capital Sponsor LLC - Class A common stock

     1,380,000  
  

 

 

 

Total

     310,077,371  
  

 

 

 

 

(1)

The following outstanding shares of common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect:

 

     Twelve Months Ended  
     December 31, 2021  

Options and restricted shares to purchase Class A common stock by Old SES stockholders

     23,022,703  

Ivanhoe public warrants to purchase Class A common stock

     9,200,000  

Ivanhoe Capital Sponsor LLC private placement warrants to purchase Class A common stock

     5,013,333  
  

 

 

 

Total

     37,236,036  
  

 

 

 

 

4.

SES Earn-Out Shares

Old SES common stock shareholders, redeemable convertible preferred stock shareholders, Old SES option and restricted shareholders are entitled to receive 29,999,947 earn-out shares of SES common stock in the aggregate if the closing price of shares of


Class A common stock of SES is equal to or greater than $18.00 during the period beginning on the date that is one year following the closing of the Business Combination and ending on the date that is five years following the Closing. Old SES option holders and restricted shareholders received their Earn-Out Restricted Shares at Closing, which are subject to vesting based on the same terms as the Earn-Out Shares and are subject to forfeiture if such recipients’ service with SES terminates prior to the vesting.

The Earn-Out Shares to be issued to Old SES common stock and preferred stock shareholders upon achievement of vesting condition will be classified as an equity instrument at inception and recorded at fair value as it would be indexed to the common stock of SES.

The Earn-Out Restricted Shares issued to Old SES option and restricted shareholders will be accounted for as equity awards issued to employees subject to time and market vesting conditions.

The aggregate estimated grant date fair value of the Earn-Out Restricted Shares to Old SES option and restricted shareholders is $15.8 million. The estimated grant date fair value of Earn-Out Restricted Shares is determined by using the Monte Carlo Simulation valuation model and the assumptions below. The valuation models incorporated the following key assumptions:

 

     Restricted Earn-Out
Shares
 

Expected stock price

   $ 7.68  

Expected volatility

     81.0

Risk-free rate

     1.63

Expected term (in years)

     5.0  

Expected stock price: The price of Class A common stock as of the valuation date was simulated from the Closing Date through the end of the earn-out period following Geometric Brownian Motion.

Expected volatility: The volatility rate was determined by using an average of historical volatilities of selected industry peers deemed to be comparable to SES’s business corresponding to the expected term of the awards.

Risk-free interest rate: The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of issuance for zero-coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities corresponding to the expected five- year term of the earn-out period.

Expected term: The expected term is the five-year term of the earn-out period.

The derived service period under the Monte Carlo Simulation models was determined based on the median vesting time for the simulations that achieved the vesting hurdle. Stock-based compensation expense related to these restricted shares is recognized on a straight-line basis over the over the derived service period which is 1.23 years.

 

5.

Sponsor Earn-Out Shares

The Sponsor Earn-Out Shares are subject to lock-up restrictions as mentioned above. Sponsor Earn-out Shares under Tranche 1 will be accounted for as equity because they are legally owned by the Sponsor and is subject only to transfer restrictions that lapse 180 days after the Closing and are considered outstanding shares, however Sponsor Earn-Out Shares under Tranche 2 to Tranche 5 are expected to be accounted for as derivative liability classified instruments because the earn-out triggering events that determine the number of Sponsor Earn-Out Shares to be earned back by the Sponsor include events that are not solely indexed to the common stock of SES.

The preliminary estimated fair value of the Sponsor Earn-Out Shares is $36.4 million. The preliminary estimated fair value of the Sponsor Earn-Out Shares was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model using the following assumptions:

 

     Sponsor Earn-Out
Shares
 

Expected stock price

   $ 7.68  

Expected volatility

     81.0

Risk-free rate

     1.63

Expected term (in years)

     5.0  


Expected stock price: The price of Class A common stock as of the valuation date was simulated from the Closing Date through the end of the earn-out period following Geometric Brownian Motion.

Expected volatility: The volatility rate was determined by using an average of historical volatilities of selected industry peers deemed to be comparable to SES’s business corresponding to the expected term of the awards.

Risk-free interest rate: The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of issuance for zero-coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities corresponding to the expected five- year term of the earn-out period.

Expected term: The expected term is the five-year term of the earn-out period.