Vision Marine Technologies Files 2024 Annual Report
Ticker: VMAR · Form: 20-F · Filed: Dec 20, 2024 · CIK: 1813783
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (VMAR) |
| Form Type | 20-F |
| Filed Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 15 |
| Reading Time | 18 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $16.60 billion, $5 billion, $1,089,302, $66,761, $232,882 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: annual-report, 20-f, boat-building
TL;DR
Vision Marine Tech dropped its 2024 20-F. Check financials for boat building biz.
AI Summary
Vision Marine Technologies Inc. filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024. The company, operating in the ship and boat building industry, is based in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. This filing provides an update on the company's operations and financial status for the reporting period.
Why It Matters
This 20-F filing provides investors and stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of Vision Marine Technologies' performance and financial health for the fiscal year 2024, crucial for investment decisions.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — As a publicly traded company in the manufacturing sector, Vision Marine Technologies is subject to market fluctuations, operational risks, and regulatory compliance, warranting a medium risk assessment.
Key Numbers
- 2024 — Fiscal Year End (The report covers the fiscal year ending on this date.)
- 000-39730 — Commission File Number (Identifies the company's filing with the SEC.)
Key Players & Entities
- Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (company) — Filer of the 20-F report
- August 31, 2024 (date) — Fiscal year end for the report
- 000-39730 (dollar_amount) — Commission file number
- 730 Boulevard du Curé-Boivin, Boisbriand, J7G 2A7 (company) — Company's business and mailing address
FAQ
What is the primary business of Vision Marine Technologies Inc. as indicated by its SIC code?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 3730 indicates that Vision Marine Technologies Inc. is involved in SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING.
What is the reporting period for this Form 20-F filing?
The Form 20-F is for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024.
Where is Vision Marine Technologies Inc. located?
The company's business and mailing address is 730 Boulevard du Curé-Boivin, Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada, J7G 2A7.
What is the SEC file number for Vision Marine Technologies Inc.?
The SEC file number for Vision Marine Technologies Inc. is 001-39730.
Is this filing an annual report or a registration statement?
This filing is an annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as indicated by the checked box for 'ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934'.
Filing Stats: 4,530 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 13.3 · Accepted 2024-12-20 16:54:03
Key Financial Figures
- $16.60 billion — lobal electric boat market will reach US$16.60 billion in 2031 up significantly from US$5 bill
- $5 billion — billion in 2031 up significantly from US$5 billion in 2021, growing at a compound annual g
- $1,089,302 — l 25, 2024, we sold EB Rental, Ltd. for $1,089,302 in order to partially finance patent ap
- $66,761 — and investment tax credits amounting to $66,761, $232,882 and $1,458,632, respectively,
- $232,882 — tment tax credits amounting to $66,761, $232,882 and $1,458,632, respectively, of which
- $1,458,632 — dits amounting to $66,761, $232,882 and $1,458,632, respectively, of which nil, $144,032 a
- $144,032 — $1,458,632, respectively, of which nil, $144,032 and $1,408,840, respectively, is presen
- $1,408,840 — espectively, of which nil, $144,032 and $1,408,840, respectively, is presented against res
- $73,995 — uietude 156 Phantom Starting Price $73,995 $44,995 $49,995 $35,495 $19,123 - $
- $44,995 — 56 Phantom Starting Price $73,995 $44,995 $49,995 $35,495 $19,123 - $38,252 E
- $49,995 — tom Starting Price $73,995 $44,995 $49,995 $35,495 $19,123 - $38,252 E-Propulsi
- $35,495 — rting Price $73,995 $44,995 $49,995 $35,495 $19,123 - $38,252 E-Propulsion Power
- $19,123 — ce $73,995 $44,995 $49,995 $35,495 $19,123 - $38,252 E-Propulsion Power 5 HP 5
- $38,252 — 5 $44,995 $49,995 $35,495 $19,123 - $38,252 E-Propulsion Power 5 HP 5 HP 5 HP
- $279,995 — ssic (a 100 kWh five-seater starting at $279,995), an Open Utility (a 100 kWh eight-seat
Filing Documents
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IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS 5
OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE 5
KEY INFORMATION
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION 5
INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY 5
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 22
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS 22
DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES 23
MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 33
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 35
THE OFFER AND LISTING
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING 36
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 36
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 47
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES 49 PART II 50
DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES 50
MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS 50
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 50
[RESERVED]
ITEM 16. [RESERVED] 51
AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT 51
CODE OF ETHICS
ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS 51
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 51
EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES
ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES 52
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS
ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS 52
CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT. 52
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. 52
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE. 54
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
ITEM 16I. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS 54
INSIDER TRADING POLICIES
ITEM 16J. INSIDER TRADING POLICIES 54
CYBERSECURITY
ITEM 16K. CYBERSECURITY 54 PART III 54
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 54
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 54
EXHIBITS
ITEM 19. EXHIBITS 55 ii Table of Contents CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Annual Report on Form 20-F (the "Annual Report") contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements". Any statements that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These statements appear in a number of different places in this Annual Report and, in some cases, can be identified by words such as "anticipates", "estimates", "projects", "expects", "contemplates", "intends", "believes", "plans", "may", "will", or their negatives or other comparable words, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements in this Annual Report may include, but are not limited to, statements and/or information related to: strategy, future operations, projected production capacity, projected sales or rentals, projected costs, expectations regarding demand and acceptance of our products, availability of material components, trends in the market in which we operate, plans and objectives of management. We believe that we have based our forward-looking statements on reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions made in light of our experience and our perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that we believe to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Although management believes that the assumption and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we may have made misjudgments in preparing such forward-looking statements. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: our expected production capacity; labor costs and material costs, no material variations in the current regulatory environment and our ability to obtain financing as and when required and on reasonable terms. Readers are cautio
IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS Not Applicable.
OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE Not Applicable.
KEY INFORMATION
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION A. [Reserved] B. Capitalization and Indebtedness Not Applicable. C. Reasons for the offer and use of proceeds Not Applicable. D.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors The information on risk factors required by this Item 3 is incorporated herein by reference to the information under the caption " Risks and Uncertainties " contained in Section 1.1 to Exhibit 99.2 to our report on Form 6-k dated December 2, 2024. An investment in our securities carries a significant degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following risks, as well as the other information contained in this Annual Report, including our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report, before you decide to purchase our securities. Any one of these risks and uncertainties has the potential to cause material adverse effects on our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results which could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements expressed by us and a significant decrease in the value of our common shares. Refer to " Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements ." We may not be successful in preventing the material adverse effects that any of the following risks and uncertainties may cause. These potential risks and uncertainties may not be a complete list of the risks and uncertainties facing us. There may be additional risks and uncertainties that we are presently unaware of, or presently consider immaterial, that may become material in the future and have a material adverse effect on us. You could lose all or a significant portion of your investment due to any of these risks and uncertainties.
INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY A. History and development of the Company We were incorporated pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Quebec) on August 27, 2012, under the name Riopel Marine Inc. On April 23, 2020, we changed our name to Vision Marine Technologies Inc. and our principal activity is the design, development and manufacturing of electric outboard powertrain systems and power boats and the renting of electric boats. We have two wholly-owned subsidiaries and three indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company's registered agent in the United States is Corporation Service Company. The address of the Company's registered agent in the United States is 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808. 5 Table of Contents Our principal executive offices are located at 730 Boulevard du Cur-Boivin, Boisbriand, Quebec J7G 2A7, Canada. Our phone number is 450-951-7009. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The address of that site is http://www.sec.gov. Our website address is https://visionmarinetechnologies.com . Information contained in, or that can be accessed through, our website is not a part of, and shall not be incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report. We have included our website address in this document solely as an inactive textual reference. B. Business Overview General We are in the business of designing and manufacturing electric outboard powertrain systems, power boats, and related technology and the renting of electric boats. We believe that our electric outboard powertrain systems are significantly more efficient and powerful than those currently being offered in the market today. In particular, we have recorded powertrain efficiencies of more than 96%, well above the 54% efficiency that we recorded for our principal competitor's product. Increases in powertrain efficiency allow for more