Xos, Inc. Sells Unregistered Equity Securities in Private Placement

TL;DR

**Xos just sold new shares privately, which is good for cash but bad for existing share value.**

AI Summary

Xos, Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement on January 11, 2024, involving the unregistered sale of equity securities. This filing indicates Xos is raising capital through a private placement, which could dilute existing shareholders' ownership. For current or prospective investors, this matters because while it provides Xos with necessary funding, it also means their stake in the company might be worth less per share due to the increased number of shares outstanding.

Why It Matters

This private placement provides Xos with capital but could dilute the value of existing shares, impacting current shareholders' ownership percentage and potentially the stock price.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The unregistered sale of equity securities, while providing capital, carries a medium risk of dilution for existing shareholders.

Analyst Insight

A smart investor would monitor Xos, Inc.'s stock price for potential dips due to dilution and evaluate the terms of the material definitive agreement once more details are disclosed to understand the long-term impact of this capital raise.

Key Players & Entities

• Xos, Inc. (company) — registrant in the 8-K filing
• January 11, 2024 (date) — date of earliest event reported
• 001-39598 (other) — Commission File Number for Xos, Inc.
• 98-1550505 (other) — IRS Employer Identification No. for Xos, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

• Xos, Inc. will experience short-term stock price volatility due to the dilution concerns from the unregistered equity sales. (Xos, Inc.) — medium confidence, target: Q1 2024

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Key Financial Figures

• $0.0001 — nge on which registered Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share XOS The Nasdaq
• $345.00 — of Common Stock at an exercise price of $345.00 per share XOSWW The Nasdaq Capital
• $6,000,000 — Xos, respectively, a termination fee of $6,000,000. A copy of the Arrangement Agreement i

Filing Documents

• ea191507-8k_xosinc.htm (8-K) — 92KB
• ea191507ex2-1_xosinc.htm (EX-2.1) — 875KB
• ea191507ex10-1_xosinc.htm (EX-10.1) — 98KB
• ea191507ex10-2_xosinc.htm (EX-10.2) — 93KB
• 0001213900-24-003084.txt ( ) — 1585KB
• xos-20240111.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
• xos-20240111_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 26KB
• xos-20240111_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 36KB
• xos-20240111_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 25KB
• ea191507-8k_xosinc_htm.xml (XML) — 5KB

01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Arrangement Agreement On January 11, 2024, Xos, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Xos"), and ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., a corporation existing under the laws of the Province of British Columbia ("ElectraMeccanica"), entered into an arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement"), pursuant to which Xos will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of ElectraMeccanica (the "ElectraMeccanica Shares") pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the "Plan of Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the "Arrangement"). The board of directors of each of Xos and ElectraMeccanica have unanimously approved the Arrangement and the Arrangement Agreement. Consideration in the Arrangement Agreement and the Plan of Arrangement, each ElectraMeccanica Share outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Arrangement (the "Effective Time") (other than the shares held by ElectraMeccanica shareholders who have exercised rights of dissent in respect of the Arrangement) will be transferred to Xos in exchange for such number of shares of Xos common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the "Consideration Shares"), as is provided for in the Arrangement Agreement. Upon completion of the Arrangement, Xos stockholders and ElectraMeccanica shareholders will own approximately 79% and 21% of the combined company, respectively, shareholders will be determined prior to the closing of the Arrangement. At the Effective Time, (i) each ElectraMeccanica deferred share unit, performance share unit and restricted share unit that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will vest and be settled by ElectraMeccanica in exchange for one ElectraMeccanica Share, subject to applicable withholdings;

02. Unregistered Sales of Equity

Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities. The information set forth under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is hereby incorporated into this Item 3.02. Xos securities issued in connection with the Arrangement are expected to be issued in reliance upon an exemption from registration under federal securities laws provided by Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act for the issuance and exchange of securities approved after a public hearing on the fairness of the terms and conditions of the exchange by a court of competent jurisdiction at which all persons to whom the securities will be issued have the right to appear. The Arrangement will be subject to approval by the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Xos anticipates that, if the Arrangement becomes effective under the terms and conditions set forth in the Arrangement Agreement (including receipt of the final order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia), the Consideration Shares to be issued pursuant to the Arrangement will be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 3(a)(10) thereof. Additional Information and Where to Find It In connection with the proposed transaction, Xos and ElectraMeccanica intend to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") joint preliminary and definitive proxy statements, including management information circulars, and other relevant documents relating to the proposed transaction. Promptly after filing the joint definitive proxy statement with the SEC, Xos and ElectraMeccanica will mail the joint definitive proxy as of a record date to be established for voting on the matters related to the proposed transaction and any other matters to be voted on at the special meetings of Xos' stockholders and ElectraMeccanica's shareholders, respectively. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECI

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