As
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 2020
Registration
No. 333-
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
S-3
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT
UNDER
THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
AYRO,
Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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98-0204758
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
Number)
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900
E. Old Settlers Boulevard, Suite 100
Round
Rock, Texas 78664
512-994-4917
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Rodney
C. Keller, Jr.
President
and Chief Executive Officer
AYRO,
Inc.
900
E. Old Settlers Boulevard, Suite 100
Round
Rock, Texas 78664
512-994-4917
(Name,
address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies
of all communications, including communications sent to agent for service, should be sent to:
Rick
A. Werner, Esq.
Matthew
L. Fry, Esq.
Haynes
and Boone, LLP
30
Rockefeller Plaza, 26th Floor
New
York, New York 10112
Tel.
(212) 659-7300
Fax
(212) 884-8234
Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If
the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please
check the following box: [ ]
If
any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under
the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check
the following box: [X]
If
this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please
check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list
the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If
this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction I.D. or a post-effective amendment thereto that shall become
effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box. [ ]
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to General Instruction I.D. filed to register
additional securities or additional classes of securities pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the following
box. [ ]
Indicate
by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer
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Accelerated
filer
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Non-accelerated
filer
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[X]
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Smaller
reporting company
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[X]
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Emerging
growth company
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[ ]
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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 to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. [ ]
CALCULATION
OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title
of Each Class of
Securities to be Registered
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Amount
to be
Registered
(1)
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Proposed
Maximum Aggregate Offering Price per Share
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Proposed
Maximum Aggregate Offering Price
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Amount
of Registration Fee
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Common Stock, $0.0001
par value per share (2)
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276,667
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$
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3.39
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(3)
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$
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937,901.10
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$
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121.74
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(1)
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Pursuant
to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the shares of common stock offered
hereby also include an indeterminate number of additional shares of common stock as may from time to time become issuable
by reason of stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations or other similar transactions.
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(2)
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Represents
the resale of shares of common stock issued in a private placement described herein. Pursuant to Rule 416(a) under the Securities
Act, this Registration Statement shall also cover an indeterminate amount and number of each identified class of the identified
securities as may be issued upon conversion, exchange, exercise or settlement of any other securities that provide for such
conversion, exchange, exercise or settlement.
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(3)
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Estimated
solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration fee for the shares of common stock or shares of common
stock issuable upon exercise of warrants being registered in accordance with Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act based upon
the average of the high and low prices for a share of the registrant’s common stock as reported on The Nasdaq Capital
Market on August 28, 2020, which date is within five business days of the filing of this registration statement.
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The
Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until
the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become
effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until this Registration Statement shall become effective
on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
The
information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The selling stockholder named in this prospectus may not sell
these securities until the Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, of which this prospectus
is a part, is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and the selling stockholder named in this prospectus
is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
SUBJECT
TO COMPLETION, DATED SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Prospectus
276,667
Shares of Common Stock and Shares of Common Stock Underlying Warrants
The
selling stockholder named in this prospectus may use this prospectus to offer and resell from time to time up to 276,667 shares
of our common stock (the “Shares”) issued to Palladium Capital Advisors, LLC (“Palladium”) as part of
Palladium’s compensation for serving as the financial advisor of DropCar, Inc. in connection with the Merger (defined herein)
and which have been transferred to Palladium Holdings, LLC (“Palladium Holdings”). The issuance of the Shares to Palladium
was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
We
will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of our common stock by the selling stockholder.
The
selling stockholder named in this prospectus, or its donees, pledgees, transferees or other successors-in-interest, may offer
or resell the Shares from time to time through public or private transactions at prevailing market prices, at prices related to
prevailing market prices or at privately negotiated prices. The selling stockholder will bear all commissions and discounts, if
any, attributable to the sale of Shares. We will bear all costs, expenses and fees in connection with the registration of the
Shares. For additional information on the methods of sale that may be used by the selling stockholder, see “Plan of Distribution”
beginning on page 19 of this prospectus.
Effective
as of 6:05 pm Eastern Time on May 26, 2020, we filed an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to
effect a reverse stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock, at a ratio of one share for ten shares.
Immediately following the reverse stock split,
we issued a stock dividend of one share of the Company’s common stock for each outstanding share of common stock to all
holders of record immediately following the effective time of the reverse stock split. The net result of the reverse stock split
and the stock dividend was a 1-for-5 reverse stock split. All share and per share prices
in this prospectus supplement have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split and the stock dividend.
Our
common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “AYRO.” On September 1, 2020, the last
reported sale price of our common stock was $ 3.33 per share.
Investing
in our securities involves a high degree of risk. These risks are discussed in this prospectus under “Risk Factors”
beginning on page 14 and in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Form S-4, which are incorporated by reference
in this prospectus, as well as in any other recently filed quarterly or current reports and, if any, in any applicable prospectus
supplement.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved
of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal
offense.
The
date of this prospectus is , 2020
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS
This
prospectus is part of a registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the SEC using a “shelf” registration
process. The selling stockholder named in this prospectus may resell, from time to time, in one or more offerings, the common
stock offered by this prospectus. Information about the selling stockholder may change over time. When the selling stockholder
sells shares of common stock under this prospectus, we will, if necessary and required by law, provide a prospectus supplement
that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering. Any prospectus supplement may also add to, update, modify
or replace information contained in this prospectus. If a prospectus supplement is provided and the description of the offering
in the prospectus supplement varies from the information in this prospectus, you should rely on the information in the prospectus
supplement. You should carefully read this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement, if any, along with all of the
information incorporated by reference herein and therein, before making an investment decision.
You
should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement.
We have not, and the selling stockholder has not, authorized any other person to provide you with different or additional information.
If anyone provides you with different or additional information, you should not rely on it. This prospectus is not an offer to
sell, nor is the selling stockholder seeking an offer to buy, the shares offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction where
the offer or sale is not permitted. No offers or sales of any of the shares of common stock are to be made in any jurisdiction
in which such an offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information contained in this prospectus or in any
applicable prospectus supplement is accurate only as of the date on the front cover thereof or the date of the document incorporated
by reference, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement or any sales of the
shares of common stock offered hereby or thereby.
You
should read the entire prospectus and any prospectus supplement and any related issuer free writing prospectus, as well as the
documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus or any prospectus supplement or any related issuer free writing prospectus,
before making an investment decision. Neither the delivery of this prospectus or any prospectus supplement or any issuer free
writing prospectus nor any sale made hereunder shall under any circumstances imply that the information contained or incorporated
by reference herein or in any prospectus supplement or issuer free writing prospectus is correct as of any date subsequent to
the date hereof or of such prospectus supplement or issuer free writing prospectus, as applicable. You should assume that the
information appearing in this prospectus, any prospectus supplement or any document incorporated by reference is accurate only
as of the date of the applicable documents, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any sale of securities. Our
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.
CAUTIONARY
STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements
of historical fact contained herein, including statements regarding our business plans or strategies, projected or anticipated
benefits or other consequences of our plans or strategies, projected or anticipated benefits from acquisitions to be made by us,
or projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings or other aspects of our operating results, are forward-looking statements.
Words such as “anticipates,” “assumes,” “believes,” “can,” “could,”
“estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “guides,” “intends,” “is
confident that,” “may,” “plans,” “seeks,” “projects,” “targets,”
and “would,” and their opposites and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and
may not be accurate indications of when such performance or results will actually be achieved. Forward-looking statements are
based on information we have when those statements are made or our management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect
to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially
from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include,
but are not limited to:
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have had a history of losses and have never been profitable, and we expect to incur additional losses in the future and may
never be profitable;
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the
market for our products is developing and may not develop as expected;
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our
business is subject to general economic and market conditions;
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our
business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely impacted by public health epidemics, including the
recent COVID-19 outbreak;
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limited operating history makes evaluating our business and future prospects difficult and may increase the risk of any investment
in our securities;
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may experience lower-than-anticipated market acceptance of our vehicles;
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developments
in alternative technologies or improvements in the internal combustion engine may have a materially adverse effect on the
demand for our electric vehicles;
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the
markets in which we operate are highly competitive, and we may not be successful in competing in these industries;
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significant portion of our revenues are derived from a single customer;
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rely on and intend to continue to rely on a single third-party supplier for the sub-assemblies in semi-knocked-down for all
of our vehicles;
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may become subject to product liability claims, which could harm our financial condition and liquidity if we are not able
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range of our electric vehicles on a single charge declines over time, which may negatively influence potential customers’
decisions whether to purchase our vehicles;
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in costs, disruption of supply or shortage of raw materials, in particular lithium-ion cells, could harm our business;
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business may be adversely affected by labor and union activities;
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will be required to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and such capital raising may be costly or difficult to
obtain and could dilute our stockholders’ ownership interests, and our long-term capital requirements are subject to
numerous risks;
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safety, emissions, fuel economy, or other regulations may result in higher costs, cash expenditures, and/or sales restrictions;
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proprietary designs are susceptible to reverse engineering by our competitors;
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if
we are unable to protect the confidentiality of our trade secrets or know-how, such proprietary information may be used by
others to compete against us;
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should
we begin transacting business in other currencies, we would be subject to exposure from changes in the exchange rates of local
currencies;
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are subject to governmental export and import controls that could impair our ability to compete in international market due
to licensing requirements and subject us to liability if we are not in compliance with applicable laws; and
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factors discussed in the documents incorporated by reference herein, including those set forth under “Risk Factors”
in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, filed with the SEC on August 14, 2020.
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have included important factors in the cautionary statements included in this prospectus and the documents we incorporate by reference
herein, particularly in the “Risk Factors” sections of these documents, that we believe could cause actual results
or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that we make. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect
the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments we may make. No forward-looking
statement is a guarantee of future performance.
You
should read this prospectus and the documents that we incorporate by reference herein completely and with the understanding that
our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. The forward-looking statements in this prospectus and
the documents we incorporate by reference herein represent our views as of the date of this prospectus. We anticipate that subsequent
events and developments will cause our views to change. However, while we may elect to update these forward-looking statements
at some point in the future, we have no current intention of doing so except to the extent required by applicable law. You should,
therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this
prospectus.
PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
This
summary provides an overview of selected information contained elsewhere or incorporated by reference in this prospectus and does
not contain all of the information you should consider before investing in our securities. You should carefully read the prospectus,
the information incorporated by reference and the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part in their entirety
before investing in our securities, including the information discussed under “Risk Factors” in this prospectus and
the documents incorporated by reference and our financial statements and notes thereto that are incorporated by reference in this
prospectus. Some of the statements in this prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein constitute forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See information set forth under the section “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements.”
On
May 28, 2020, pursuant to the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 19, 2019 (the “Merger Agreement”),
by and among AYRO, Inc., a Delaware corporation previously known as DropCar, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”
or the “Company”), ABC Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger
Sub”), and AYRO Operating Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation previously known as AYRO, Inc. (“AYRO Operating”),
Merger Sub was merged with and into AYRO Operating, with AYRO Operating continuing after the merger as the surviving entity and
a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Merger”). In this prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires,
references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “our company” and “AYRO” refer to
AYRO, Inc. and its subsidiaries. References to “DropCar” refer to DropCar, Inc. prior to the Merger.
Overview
We
design and manufacture compact, sustainable electric vehicles for closed campus mobility, urban and community transport, local
on-demand and last mile delivery, and government use. Our three- and four-wheeled purpose-built electric vehicles are geared toward
commercial customers including universities, last mile delivery services and food service providers.
Our
Products
AYRO
vehicles provide the end user an environmentally friendly alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles (cars powered by
gasoline or diesel oil), for light duty uses, including low-speed logistics, maintenance and cargo services, at a lower total
cost.
AYRO
Club Car 411
The
AYRO Club Car 411 (the “AYRO 411 Fleet”) is a family of electric, four-wheel compact, light-duty utility trucks sold
exclusively through AYRO’s contracted partner, Club Car, as part of a global multi-year sustainability solution development,
sales and marketing agreement. Each of the AYRO 411 Fleet of vehicles is classified as a street legal low speed vehicle (“LSV”),
defined as a four-wheeled motor vehicle, other than an all-terrain vehicle, that is capable of reaching speeds of at least 20
miles per hour (“mph”) but not greater than 25 mph, with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 3,000 pounds and
meets the safety standards in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.50.
The
AYRO 411 Fleet has an expected range of up to 50 miles and a maximum speed range of 25 mph (or 40 kilometers per hour), in line
with the United States Department of Transportation (“USDOT”) regulations for low-speed vehicles and with most state
statutes, which typically limit the speed of LSVs to 25 mph on 35 mph posted roads. The current AYRO 411 Fleet includes:
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the 411 Flatbed truck, which provides drivers with considerable versatility of use;
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the 411 Pickup truck, which is ideal for hauling; and
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the 411 Cargo Van Box, a fully enclosed cargo box.
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AYRO 411 Fleet has zero gas emissions, a recharge capability of up to six to eight hours
using 120V/20A outlets and has a payload capacity of up to 1,100 pounds. AYRO estimates
that the AYRO 411 Fleet’s operating costs are approximately 50% lower per year
compared to similarly sized gas-powered trucks/vans. Vehicles in the AYRO 411 Fleet are
equipped with:
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reinforced steel (coated) chassis houses the motor, controller and enclosed battery operating system;
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auto-grade suspension with Transverse Leaf Spring on the front and horizontal spring with coil-over shock in the rear;
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power assisted steering;
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street legal if registered/licensed per standard vehicles by dealer or user;
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multi-point, anchored DOT compliant safety harnesses for driver and passenger;
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a standard back-up camera (appears on larger LCD display – see below);
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a standard 7-inch (17.7 centimeter) LCD display;
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a standard manual parking break;
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four-wheel all-disk braking system and corrosion resistant body panels; and
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heating and ventilation systems in the cabin of the truck.
With
its low speed, zero-emissions, and cost-effectiveness, the AYRO 411 Fleet seeks to satisfy the needs of a variety of customers,
including university and college campuses, retailers, airports and ports, business parks and campuses, warehouses, production
facilities, resorts and theme parks, apartments and condos.
AYRO
311 Autocycle
The
AYRO 311 Autocycle (the “AYRO 311”) is a compact, light-duty street-legal electric vehicle with a maximum speed of
up to 50 mph. Strategically engineered with USDOT-compliant automotive parts, the AYRO 311 is built to a high-performance standard,
has standard automotive controls and does not require any special licenses or conditions in order to drive. Like the AYRO 411
Fleet, it has a range of up to 50 miles, has zero gas emissions and a recharge capability of up to six to eight hours using 120V/20A
and its operating costs are estimated to be approximately 50% lower per year compared to gas-powered vehicles.
AYRO
311’s equipment includes:
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a standard back-up camera, a standard 7-inch (17.7 centimeter) LCD display;
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a standard manual parking break; enclosed and corrosion resistant body panels;
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heating, ventilation, and fan systems in the cabin of the vehicle;
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standard automotive controls including foot accelerator and brake pedals;
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a USDOT-approved windshield, a windshield wiper and washer system;
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a driver’s 3-point safety belt and a passenger’s 4-point safety belt; warning flashers;
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AM and FM radio;
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Bluetooth capabilities;
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a GPS system; and
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an SD card slot.
With
its automotive-style controls (a steering wheel and foot pedals), the AYRO 311 drives like a regular car and accommodates the
average consumer and is designed for neighborhood food delivery, last mile delivery, parking enforcement and urban dwellers. More
specifically, this product targets urban dwellers due to its compact size in dense urban environments. The AYRO 311 also targets
commercial customers, such as neighborhood food and product delivery fleets, gated communities, country clubs, and colleges and
universities due to its highly customizable appearance with a range of brand and logo wraps, spot graphics, and color options
(glossy white or athletic red), its compact design and ability to go virtually anywhere. The AYRO 311 also targets municipalities
and facilities as customers for use in parking enforcement, special events, and public safety.
AYRO
511 (Concept)
AYRO
is currently investigating and researching the concept vehicle, the AYRO 511, a new full-time four-wheel drive electric vehicle.
The AYRO 511 is expected to have 13 inches (33 centimeters) of clearance and enhanced stability in a diverse array of terrains
and seasons. Additionally, the truck will be designed to operate with an automotive-style drive system, cutting driving noise
down to a minimum.
Additional
Models and Vehicles
AYRO
is currently in discussions with Club Car regarding a variety of new models and vehicles.
Manufacturing
and Supply Chain
Manufacturing
Agreement with Cenntro
In
2017, AYRO partnered with Cenntro Automotive Group, Ltd. (“Cenntro”), which operates a large electric vehicle factory
in the automotive district in Hangzhou, China, in a supply chain agreement to provide sub-assembly manufacturing services. Through
the partnership, Cenntro acquired nineteen percent (19%) of AYRO’s common stock. Cenntro beneficially owned approximately
13.7% as of December 31, 2019. Cenntro owns the design of the AYRO 411 Fleet vehicles and has granted AYRO an exclusive license
to purchase the AYRO 411 Fleet vehicles for sale in North America.
Under
AYRO’s Manufacturing License Agreement with Cenntro (the “MLA”), in order for AYRO to maintain its exclusive
territorial rights pursuant to the MLA, for the first three years after the effective date of April 27, 2017, AYRO must meet the
following minimum sale requirements: (i) a minimum of 300 units sold by the first anniversary of the effective date of the MLA;
(ii) a minimum of 800 units sold by the second anniversary of the effective date of the MLA; and (iii) a minimum of 1,300 units
sold by the third anniversary of the effective date of the MLA. Cenntro will determine the minimum sale requirements for the years
thereafter. Should any event of default occur, the other party may terminate the MLA by providing written notice to the defaulting
party, who will have 90 days from the effective date of the notice to cure the default. Unless waived by the party providing notice,
a failure to cure the default(s) within the time 90-day time frame will result in the automatic termination of the MLA. Events
of default under the MLA include a failure to make a required payment when due, the insolvency or bankruptcy of either party,
the subjection of either party’s property to any levy, seizure, general assignment for the benefit of creditors, and a failure
to make available or deliver the products in the time and manner provided for in the MLA.
Cenntro
is also being used to perform sub-assembly manufacturing of the AYRO 311. AYRO imports semi-knocked-down vehicle kits from Cenntro
for both the 411 and 311 models. The vehicle kits are received through shipping containers by AYRO’s assembly facility in
Round Rock, Texas. The vehicles are then assembled with limited customization requirements per order. As such, the partnership
with Cenntro allows AYRO to scale manufacturing operations without significant investment in capital expenditures, and therefore
bring products to market rapidly.
AYRO
currently occupies 24,000 square feet of manufacturing space configured in a “U”-shaped assembly line with multiple
stations per vehicle. AYRO’s manufacturing space allows multiple assembly lines plus adequate raw material storage. The
chart below indicates the number of vehicles and assembly time required for each. Assembly time also includes USDOT quality checks
and testing as the final step of the assembly process. Additionally, the number of vehicles indicated below assumes a single shift.
AYRO believes that its volumes could be doubled per line by adding a second shift that would operate from 4pm to midnight.
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AYRO 411
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200
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AYRO 311
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14.0
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AYRO 311x (estimated)
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15.0
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Master
Procurement Agreement with Club Car
In
March 2019, AYRO entered into a five-year Master Procurement Agreement (the “MPA”) with Club Car for the sale of AYRO’s
four-wheeled vehicles. The MPA grants Club Car the exclusive right to sell the AYRO 411 Fleet in North America, provided that
Club Car orders a mutually agreed on number of AYRO vehicles per year. Under the terms of the MPA, AYRO receives orders from Club
Car dealers for vehicles of specific configurations, and AYRO invoices Club Car once the vehicle has shipped. The MPA has an initial
term of five years commencing January 1, 2019 and may be renewed by Club Car for successive one-year periods upon 60 days’
prior written notice. AYRO also agreed to collaborate with Club Car on developing new products similar to the AYRO 411 Fleet and
improvements to existing products, and AYRO granted Club Car a right of first refusal to purchase similar commercial utility vehicles
which AYRO develops during the term of the MPA. AYRO is currently engaged in discussions with Club Car to develop additional products
to be sold by Club Car in Europe and Asia, but there can be no assurance that these discussions will be successful. Pursuant to
the MPA, AYRO also granted Club Car a right of first refusal in the event that AYRO intends to sell 51% or more of its assets
or equity interests, which right of first refusal is exercisable for a period of 45 days following AYRO’s delivery of an
acquisition notice to Club Car.
Strategic
Partnership with Autonomic
Additionally,
AYRO is developing a technology platform that can be deployed to any vehicle as additional value-add subscriptions offered directly
to the end customer. AYRO has partnered with Autonomic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility LLC, to collect vehicle
health, use and location information (telematics) in its transportation mobility cloud and produce purpose-built information back
to AYRO, customers and fleet operators, generating an additional revenue stream. Working together, the companies aim to develop
a range of services to enable mobility applications for AYRO’s line of vehicles which power everything from moving products
and equipment to people and last-mile delivery services.
Engineering
Development and Production Process Validation
As
a baseline, AYRO’s product development and engineering efforts align with the Society of Automotive Engineering (“SAE”)
J2258_201611 standards for Light Utility Vehicles. The J2258 standard provides key compliance criteria for Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (“GVWR”), occupant protection and safety restraint systems, lateral and longitudinal stability, center of gravity
and operating controls, among others. AYRO’s test validation and inspection standards follow Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (“FMVSS”) 49 CFR 571.500 for LSVs with the additions of SAE J585 and FMVSS 111 for rear visibility, lighting,
signaling, reflectors, changes in direction of movement, back-up camera response timing and field of view.
AYRO’s
development standards and test compliance validation processes are supported by a variety of test documentation including supplier
self-reporting, third party laboratory test reports and regional compliance validation with the California Air Resource Board
(“CARB”) for speed, range and environmental performance.
AYRO’s
production system follows a lean, cell-based, manufacturing model. The process involves the following five sequential cells: (1)
cab preparation, (2) chassis preparation, (3) system integration and testing, (4) final assembly and integration test, and (5)
QA & FMVSS Compliance. Assembly quality and shift efficiency metrics are measured daily by AYRO production staff at end of
every shift.
AYRO
maintains a certification and compliance check list for each vehicle. AYRO’s three and four-wheeled vehicles use an automotive
style steering wheel, turn signal stalk, headlight, running light and reverse light controls, a multi-speed windshield wiper and
washer and an accelerator and brake pedal consistent with controls employed in standard passenger cars. As the AYRO 311 and AYRO
411 are direct drive vehicles, there is no stick shift, clutch, paddle shift, or belt driven CSV (continuously variable) transmission
needed to operate the vehicles within the intended torque band and speed range. Accordingly, AYRO’s vehicles are homologated
under existing U.S., state and local LSV requirements and the corresponding motorcycle and autocycle requirements under 49 CFR
571.3.
The
Industry and AYRO’s Competitive Position
The
U.S. electric vehicle market is expected by many commentators to increase dramatically over the next decade, driven by factors
such as the country’s increasingly urbanized population, the significant cost of owning and operating gas-powered vehicles,
the growing global awareness of the damaging effects of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and rising investment in clean
technology and supporting infrastructure.
A
segment of the electric vehicle market, low speed electric vehicles (“LSEVs”)—which are LSVs but cannot be powered
by gas or diesel fuel—are growing increasingly popular as eco-friendly options for consumers and commercial entities. LSEVs
run on electric motors fueled by a variety of different batteries, such as lithium ion, molten salt, zinc-air and various nickel-based
designs.
In
2017, the global LSEV market was valued at approximately $2,395 million, according to Allied Market Research, and global sales
of LSEVs have only continued to grow over the past two years, with sales expected to reach 1.5 million units in 2021. According
to the Low Speed Electric Vehicles Market report conducted by Market Study Report, over the next five years, the LSEV market is
expected to register a 10.8% compound annual growth rate in terms of revenue, with the global market size expected to reach $8,870
million by 2024, up from $4,790 million in 2019.
Trends
Driving the Need for Electric Vehicles
Trends
such as increasingly stringent government regulations aimed toward reducing vehicle emissions, growing urban populations, and
social pressure to adopt sustainable lifestyles all create a demand for more ecologically and economically sustainable methods
of transportation. This demand continues to spur technological advancements and LSEV market growth.
Incentivizing
Effect of Government Rules and Regulations. Expanding rules and regulations governing vehicle emissions have contributed to
growth in the LSEV market. In particular, the U.S., Germany, France, and China have implemented stringent laws and regulations
governing vehicular emissions, requiring automobile manufacturers to use advanced technologies to combat high-emission levels
in vehicles. To incentivize clean-energy use, many governments are increasingly instituting substantial incentives for consumers
to purchase electric vehicles, such as:
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tax credits, rebates, and exemptions; reduced vehicle registration fees;
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reduced utility rates; and
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parking incentives.
Further,
governments are establishing infrastructure benchmarks to support the growth of the electric vehicle industry.
A
prime example of government involvement in developing the electric vehicle industry, a recent New Jersey bill aims to have 330,000
electric vehicles on state roads by the end of 2024 and a total of 2 million by 2035. To facilitate this goal, the bill calls
for the state to have 400 fast-charging stations and another 1,000 slow-charging stations, both by 2025. Thirty percent of all
apartment, condo and townhouse developments in New Jersey would need to have chargers by 2030, while half of all franchise hotels
would need to have chargers by 2050. As the network of government rules and regulations expands, so too should investment in the
research and development of LSEV technology and infrastructure.
Urbanization
on the Rise. According to the U.N., in 2015, 55% of the world’s population was urban, and by 2050, it is estimated that
this percentage will increase to 68%. As the world population continues to urbanize, a growing number of consumers are expected
to seek alternatives, such as LSEVs, to internal combustion engine vehicles in order to save money and space in congested city
streets.
Increasing
Sense of Social Responsibility. In tandem with governmental efforts to curb pollution and encourage more sustainable transportation
practices, consumers face increasing social pressure to adopt eco-friendly lifestyles. As this demand grows, the LSEV market should
continue to develop.
Target
Markets
The
multipurpose applications and clean energy use of LSEVs make them popular across a wide array of industries and customers, including
college and university campuses, resorts and hotels, corporate parks, hospitals, warehouses, individual consumers, last mile delivery
service providers, municipalities, and the food service industry. A number of these market segments, and AYRO’s competitive
position within them, are discussed in greater detail below.
Universities.
LSEVs are growing increasingly common on university and college campuses due to a number of factors. LSEVs fulfill the versatile
needs of campuses better than golf carts or standard combustion vehicles because, not only does LSEVs’ low speed threshold
promote safer driving among pedestrians, the vehicles are also street legal with on-road safety features, enabling drivers to
drive on roads and free up pedestrian space along sidewalks and smaller pathways. Additionally, the significantly reduced carbon
imprint of LSEVs compared to internal combustion engine vehicles appeal to environmentally aware students and professors looking
to promote environmental sustainability on campus. By transitioning from internal combustion engine vehicles to LSEVs, campuses
should be able to reduce significantly the costs spent on fuel, oil, parts, and maintenance. AYRO’s vehicles, particularly
the AYRO 411 Fleet, provide all of these benefits to university and college campuses. AYRO estimates that in the U.S., there are
over 1,800 higher education campuses with over 10,000 students each with over 400 on-campus vehicles that are ideal targets for
the AYRO 411 Fleet as campuses transition from fossil-fueled campus fleet vehicles to EVs.
Food
Delivery Services. As the millennial generation assumes a more substantial portion of the consumer population, customers increasingly
favor convenience and timeliness, spurring dramatic growth in online ordering and delivery services across a wide swath of industries,
including food delivery and restaurant ordering services. Food delivery sales are anticipated to increase over 20% per year, culminating
in an expected $365 billion worldwide by 2030, according to Upserve. Upserve further estimates that approximately 60% of U.S.
consumers report that they order delivery or takeout at least once a week. Within the next decade, potentially over 40% of restaurant
sales will be attributable to delivery services, according to Morgan Stanley.
In
its market research, AYRO has determined that delivery services, including restaurants using the AYRO 311 as a delivery vehicle
rather than outsourcing delivery to third party services, have reduced their delivery costs by up to 50%. Delivery service companies
using the AYRO 311 as an in-house delivery vehicle rather than outsourcing delivery are also better equipped to manage the customer
experience and maintain customer relationships and data.
Last
Mile Delivery Service. Retail focus on last mile delivery—the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final
delivery destination—has grown exponentially over the past few years due to the rise in online ordering and e-commerce.
Consumers’ ability to pick and choose products based on delivery speed and availability makes last mile delivery a key differentiator
among retailers. Last mile delivery provides retailers timelier and more convenient delivery options not offered by the main three
shipping services in the U.S. (the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, and UPS). Additionally, given the increasing designation of low
emission zones in urban centers, retailers will need to continue to deploy eco-friendly vehicles. Retailers will likely expand
the use of LSEV fleets to make deliveries in low emission zones due to their zero gas emissions and lower price than competing
electric vehicles. AYRO expects that the AYRO 411 Fleet, with its variety of cargo bed options ideal for hauling and delivery
and its low price point, should stand out among the competition. Additionally, the AYRO 311 autocycle is ideal for short point-destination
deliveries for smaller packages and urgent urban courier-style deliveries.
Municipalities.
As more city governments adopt regulations geared toward reducing pollution from vehicles, cities are increasingly looking to
replace their municipal vehicles with zero-emission fleets. Such fleet overhauls, however, can be costly. LSEVs are a cheaper
and more practical option for cities daunted by the cost of standard electronic vehicles. AYRO’s LSEVs have both on and
off-road capabilities, making them particularly versatile for municipalities.
On-Road
and Personal Transportation. LSEVs offer a feasible and practical method of transportation, especially in urban centers. Because
AYRO’s LSEVs are street-legal, they offer city dwellers a more sustainable, cost-efficient, easily maneuverable, compact
and light weight option compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. AYRO LSEVs also offer a variety of specifications and
equipment, meaning that consumers do not have to sacrifice comfort or convenience.
Market
Considerations
AYRO
primarily focuses on the LSEV North American market, which is highly competitive and constitutes 28% of the global LSEV market
according to Wise Guy Reports. AYRO has examined various considerations with regard to the AYRO’s market impact, including
cost comparisons to existing vehicles in the market, market validation and target commercial markets.
Competition
The
worldwide automotive market, particularly for economy and alternative fuel vehicles, is highly competitive, and AYRO expects it
will become even more so in the future. Other manufacturers have entered the three-wheeled vehicle market, and AYRO expects additional
competitors to enter this market within the next several years. As the LSEV market grows increasingly saturated, AYRO expects
to experience significant competition. The most competitive companies in the global LSEV market include HDK Electric Vehicles,
Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, Textron Inc., Polaris Industries, Yamaha Motors Co. Ltd., Ingersoll Rand, Inc., Speedway Electric,
AGT Electric Cars, Bintelli Electric Vehicles and Ligier Group. AYRO’s relationship with Club Car, a division of Ingersoll
Rand, Inc., gives AYRO a strong competitive advantage. Despite this fact, many of the other competitors listed above have significantly
greater financial, technical, manufacturing, marketing and other resources than AYRO and may be able to devote greater resources
to the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, promotion, sale and support of their products. Many of these competitors
modify an existing fossil-fuel powered golf cart to meet utility and commercial needs for an all-electric commercial utility vehicle,
unlike the AYRO 411 Fleet, which was engineered, designed and produced as a portfolio of electric, light duty trucks and vans.
When
compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, AYRO’s vehicles are significantly more attractive based on tax, title and
license fees and CO2 emissions. Compared to a standard Ford F150 (gasoline) pickup truck (2.7 liter), the AYRO 411 Fleet provides
an approximate 49% reduction in operating expenses and an approximate 100% reduction in CO2 emissions (if renewed energy is used
to charge the AYRO vehicles, an increasing trend for most higher education campuses and government facilities). Compared to a
Nissan Versa (gasoline) four cylinder (1.6 liter) sub-compact car, the AYRO 311 provides a similarly drastic reduction in operating
expenses and CO2 emissions. Additionally, the AYRO 311’s starting manufacturer suggested retail price (“MSRP”)
is $9,999. Arcimoto and SOLO market three-wheeled electric vehicles with starting MSRPs of $19,900 and $15,888, respectively.
AYRO’s
most closely-matched competitor in the LSEV industry is Polaris Gem (“Gem”), an LSEV manufacturer that manufactures
products designed for applications similar to AYRO’s. Gem offers three passenger vehicle models and two utility vehicle
models. Although Gem’s GEM el XD model, which is similar to vehicles in the AYRO 411 Fleet, has a lower starting MSRP than
the AYRO 411 Fleet, the GEM el XD would need to be highly configured to match the standard AYRO 411 Fleet features and, with such
configuration, would exceed the base MSRP of each vehicle in the AYRO 411 Fleet. The AYRO 411 Fleet has a greater pick-up bed
and van box capacity that the GEM el XD, in addition to 13% more horsepower and a 48% better turning radius, allowing drivers
of the AYRO 411 Fleet to execute maneuvers in tighter spaces than they would using the GEM el XD.
AYRO
expects competition in its industry to intensify in the future in light of increased demand for alternative fuel vehicles, continuing
globalization and consolidation in the worldwide automotive industry. Factors affecting competition include product quality and
features, innovation and development time, pricing, reliability, safety, customer service and financing terms. Increased competition
may lead to lower vehicle unit sales and increased inventory, which may result in downward price pressure and may adversely affect
AYRO’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. AYRO’s ability to successfully compete in its
industry will be fundamental to its future success in existing and new markets and its market share. There can be no assurances
that AYRO will be able to compete successfully in its markets. If AYRO’s competitors introduce new cars or services that
compete with or surpass the quality, price or performance of AYRO’s vehicles or services, AYRO may be unable to satisfy
existing customers or attract new customers at the prices and levels that would allow AYRO to generate attractive rates of return
on its investment. Increased competition could result in price reductions and revenue shortfalls, loss of customers and loss of
market share, which could harm AYRO’s business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.
AYRO’s
Strategy
AYRO’s
goal is to continue to develop and commercialize automotive-grade, sustainable electric transportation solutions for the markets
and use cases that AYRO believes can be well served by AYRO’s purpose-built, street legal and road-ready electric vehicles.
AYRO’s business strategy includes the following:
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Leverage the relationship with Club Car to expand AYRO’s product portfolio and increase its customer base. AYRO is working
on and has plans to expand its current electric transportation solutions portfolio in collaboration with Club Car. This plan includes
next generation light duty trucks and new purpose-driven electric vehicles. Additionally, AYRO is collaborating with Club Car’s
sales and marketing teams to expand adoption of its vehicles in the United States and intends to expand its geographical footprint
within Club Car’s global distribution and channel network.
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Rapidly scale up AYRO’s operations to achieve growth. AYRO intends to direct resources to scale up AYRO’s operations,
which AYRO believes is needed to increase its revenue, including expanding and optimizing its automotive component supply chain
and AYRO’s flow-based assembly operations in Round Rock, Texas. Further, AYRO plans to expand sales territories and add
distribution channels, forming strategic partnerships to build-out its whole product offering and to access additional sales channels
or to accelerate product adoption for particular vertical markets, building AYRO’s brand, and increasing manufacturing capacity
to produce higher volumes of electric vehicles.
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Identify defined markets and use cases which are currently under-served but represent sizable market opportunity sub-sets of the
electric vehicle market and focus development efforts on road-ready autocycles and other purpose-built electric vehicles to address
such markets. AYRO is currently developing a new series of automotive-grade autocycles, engineered and optimized to meet targeted
use cases such as last mile and urban delivery. AYRO is also working on Club Car’s next generation, electric light duty
trucks and developing a new purpose-built vehicle with Club Car. AYRO intends to direct resources to advance the development of
such purpose-built transportation solutions which AYRO believes will allow the company to address currently underserved, yet growing
markets, that are application specific. AYRO believes that AYRO’s all-electric transportation solutions, such as its compact,
lightweight and maneuverable campus and urban vehicles, can benefit targeted geographical and vertical customers by offering lower
annual/lifetime total cost of ownership for zero emissions/zero carbon footprint vehicles.
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Invest in research and development and qualification of sensors, cameras, software and mobility services seeking to enhance the
value of using AYRO’s electric vehicles and to derive incremental potential revenue streams for AYRO and its partner ecosystem.
AYRO intends to integrate radio frequency-enabled hardware and develop data collection, communication processes and mobility services
in collaboration with Autonomic. AYRO and Autonomic plan to develop a technology platform that collects vehicle health, use and
location information (telematics) into its transportation mobility cloud and produces purpose-built information back to AYRO,
customers and fleet operators, the subscription to which can be offered to the end customers which AYRO believes will enhance
the value of using AYRO’s electric vehicles and provide additional revenue stream.
Reverse
Stock Split and Stock Dividend
Effective
as of 6:05 pm Eastern Time on May 28, 2020, we filed an amendment to our certificate of incorporation to effect a reverse stock
split of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock, at a ratio of one share for ten shares (the “Reverse Stock
Split”). Immediately following the Reverse Stock Split, we issued a stock dividend of one share of the Company’s common
stock for each outstanding share of common stock to all holders of record immediately following the effective time of the Reverse
Stock Split (the “Stock Dividend”). The net result of the Reverse Stock Split and the Stock Dividend was a 1-for-5
reverse stock split. We made proportionate adjustments to the per share exercise price and/or the number of shares issuable upon
the exercise or vesting of all stock options, restricted stock units (if any) and warrants outstanding as of the effective times
of the Reverse Stock Split and the Stock Dividend in accordance with the terms of each security based on the split or dividend
ratio (i.e., the number of shares issuable under such securities has been divided by ten and multiplied by two, and, in the case
of stock options and warrants, the exercise or conversion price per share has been multiplied by ten and divided by two). Also,
we reduced the number of shares reserved for issuance under our equity compensation plans proportionately based on the split and
dividend ratios. Except for adjustments that resulted from the rounding up of fractional shares to the next whole share, the Reverse
Stock Split and Stock Dividend affected all stockholders uniformly and did not change any stockholder’s percentage ownership
interest in the Company. All share and related option and warrant information presented in this prospectus supplement have been
retroactively adjusted to reflect the reduced number of shares outstanding and the increase in share price which resulted from
these actions; however, common stock share and per share amounts in the accompanying prospectus and certain of the documents incorporated
by reference herein have not been adjusted to give effect to the Reverse Stock Split and the Stock Dividend.
Registered
Direct Offerings
In
June 2020, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, pursuant to which
AYRO agreed to issue and sell in a registered direct offering an aggregate of 2,200,000 shares (the “June 2020 Shares”)
of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, at an offering price of $2.50 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately
$5.5 million before the deduction of fees and offering expenses. The June 2020 Shares were offered by us pursuant to a shelf registration
statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-227858), previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 16, 2018,
and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2018.
In
July 2020, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, pursuant to which
AYRO agreed to issue and sell in a registered direct offering an aggregate of 3,157,895 shares (the “July 2020 Shares”)
of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, at an offering price of $4.75 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately
$15.0 million before the deduction of fees and offering expenses. The July 2020 Shares were offered by us pursuant to a shelf
registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-227858), previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October
16, 2018, and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2018.
On
July 23, 2020, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, pursuant to
which we agreed to issue and sell in a registered direct offering an aggregate of 1,850,000 shares of common stock and the option
to purchase 1,387,500 additional shares of common stock through October 19, 2020 (the “July 23, 2020 Shares”) of our
common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, at an offering price of $5.00 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $9.25
million at the initial closing before the deduction of fees and offering expenses (the “July 23 Offering”). The July
23, 2020 Shares were offered by us pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-227858), previously filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 16, 2018, and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission
on November 9, 2018.
Corporate
Information
We
were incorporated in the State of Delaware on December 18, 1997 under the name “Internet International Communications Ltd.”
Pursuant to a Certificate of Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation filed on December 23, 2004, our name was changed to
“WPCS International Incorporated.” On January 30, 2018, we completed a business combination with DropCar, Inc., a
then privately held Delaware corporation (“Private DropCar”), in accordance with the terms of a merger agreement,
pursuant to which a merger subsidiary merged with and into Private DropCar, with Private DropCar surviving as our wholly owned
subsidiary (the “2018 Merger”). On January 30, 2018, immediately after completion of the 2018 Merger, we changed our
name to “DropCar, Inc.” The 2018 Merger was treated as a reverse merger under the acquisition method of accounting
in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In May 2020, we completed the Merger and changed our name to “AYRO, Inc.” Our principal
corporate office is located at AYRO, Inc., 900 E. Old Settlers Boulevard, Suite 100, Round Rock, TX 78664, telephone 512-994-4917.
Our internet address is https://ayro.com/. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on
Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports, are available to you free of charge through the “Investors” section
of our web site as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials have been electronically filed with, or furnished to, the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Information contained on our web site does not form a part of this prospectus.
THE
OFFERING
Securities
offered by the selling stockholder
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to 276,667 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share.
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of the shares of common stock are being offered by the selling stockholder named herein. See “Selling Stockholder”
on page 16 of this prospectus for more information on the selling stockholder.
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of proceeds
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will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock offered by the selling stockholder. See “Use of Proceeds”
on page 15 of this prospectus.
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of Distribution
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selling stockholder, or its pledgees, donees, transferees, distributees, beneficiaries or other successors-in-interest, may
offer or sell the shares from time to time through public or private transactions at prevailing market prices, at prices related
to prevailing market prices or at privately negotiated prices. The selling stockholder may also resell the shares of common
stock to or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, who may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions
or commissions. See “Plan of Distribution” beginning on page 19 of this prospectus for additional information
on the methods of sale that may be used by the selling stockholder.
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“Risk Factors” beginning on page 14 and the other information included elsewhere in this prospectus for
a discussion of factors you should carefully consider before deciding to invest in our common stock.
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common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “AYRO.”
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RISK
FACTORS
An
investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before deciding whether to invest in our securities, you should consider
carefully the specific factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the applicable prospectus supplement,
together with all of the other information contained or incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement or appearing or
incorporated by reference in this prospectus. You should also consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed under
Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, which
is incorporated herein by reference, as updated or superseded by the risks and uncertainties described under similar headings
in the other documents that are filed after the date hereof and incorporated by reference into this prospectus and any prospectus
supplement related to a particular offering. The risks and uncertainties we have described are not the only ones we face. Additional
risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our operations. Past financial
performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results
or trends in future periods. If any of these risks actually occurs, our business, business prospects, financial condition or results
of operations could be seriously harmed. This could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline, resulting in a loss
of all or part of your investment. Please also read carefully the section below entitled “Cautionary Statement Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements.”
USE
OF PROCEEDS
All
shares of our common stock offered by this prospectus are being registered for the account of the selling stockholder, and we
will not receive any proceeds from the sale of these shares.
SELLING
STOCKHOLDER
The
selling stockholder named in the table below may from time to time offer and sell pursuant to this prospectus and any applicable
prospectus supplement up to 276,667 shares of common stock.
DropCar
Placement Agent and Merger Advisory Agreement with Palladium
On
December 5, 2019, DropCar entered into a Placement Agent and Merger Advisory Agreement with Palladium (the “DropCar Palladium
Agreement”), whereby Palladium agreed to (i) act as the non-exclusive placement agent in a private placement of, or similar
unregistered transaction involving, equity or equity-linked securities of DropCar to a limited number of institutional, accredited
individual or strategic investors (each such transaction, a “DropCar Financing Transaction”), and (ii) serve as DropCar’s
exclusive financial advisor and investment banker to provide general financial advisory and investment banking services in connection
with a possible business combination of DropCar with an unaffiliated third party.
Pursuant
to the DropCar Palladium Agreement, among other things, in connection with the closing of each DropCar Financing Transaction,
DropCar agreed to (a) pay Palladium a cash fee equal to 8% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised in each transaction, payable
in cash at the time of such closing, and (b) issue Palladium five-year warrants to purchase a number of shares of common stock
of DropCar equal to 7% of the aggregate number of shares sold in each DropCar Financing Transaction.
Pursuant
to the DropCar Palladium Agreement, for Palladium’s advisory services to DropCar in connection with the Merger, upon consummation
of the Merger, Palladium received the Shares.
In
addition, DropCar agreed to reimburse Palladium periodically for its reasonable and customary out-of-pocket and incidental expenses
incurred during the term of Palladium’s engagement, including the fees and expenses of its legal counsel and those of any
other advisor retained by Palladium. The DropCar Palladium Agreement contains indemnification provisions and representations and
warranties customary to such agreements.
December
2019 Private Placements of the Pre-Funded Warrants and the Palladium Bridge Warrants (the “December 2019 Private Placements”)
On
December 19, 2019, the Company entered into the Merger Agreement with AYRO Operating, pursuant to which a subsidiary of DropCar
merged with and into AYRO Operating, with AYRO Operating continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of DropCar. Simultaneously
with the signing of the Merger Agreement, certain accredited investors, including certain stockholders of DropCar, purchased $1.0
million of AYRO Operating’s convertible bridge notes in connection with a bridge loan (the “Bridge Loan”)
and agreed to purchase, prior to the Merger, shares of AYRO Operating common stock and warrants for an aggregate purchase
price of $850,000 in a private placement (the “$850K Private Placement”), $1.15 million in another private placement
(the “$1.15M Private Placement” and, collectively with the $850K Private Placement, the “AYRO Private Placements”)
and 1,750,000 shares of AYRO Operating common stock for nominal consideration in the Nominal Stock Subscription. Upon closing
of the Merger in May 2020, this debt was converted to equity under the terms of the Merger Agreement.
Pursuant
to an engagement agreement (the “Palladium Advisory Agreement”), dated December 19, 2019, between AYRO Operating and
Palladium, AYRO Operating engaged Palladium to (i) act as the non-exclusive placement agent in a private placement of, or similar
unregistered transaction involving, equity or equity-linked securities of AYRO Operating to a limited number of institutional,
accredited individual or strategic investors, and (ii) serve as AYRO Operating’s non-exclusive advisor in connection with
a merger. Palladium served as the non-exclusive placement agent in the Bridge Loan and the AYRO Private Placements. AYRO Operating
issued to Palladium warrants to purchase AYRO Operating common stock that converted pursuant to their terms in the Merger into
the right to purchase an aggregate of 232,403 shares of AYRO common stock, of which 92,186 related to the $850K Private Placement,
at an exercise price of $0.7423 per warrant share, 68,075 related to the $1.15M Private Placement, at an exercise price of $1.3599
per warrant share, and 72,142 related to the Bridge Loan, at an exercise price of $1.1159 per warrant share (on a post-Reverse
Stock Split and post-Stock Dividend basis).
Financial
Advisor Warrants
June
2020 Warrants
In
June 2020, AYRO entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, pursuant to
which AYRO agreed to issue and sell in a registered direct offering an aggregate of 2,200,000 shares (the “June 2020 Shares”)
of common stock of AYRO, par value $0.0001 per share, at an offering price of $2.50 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately
$5.5 million before the deduction of fees and offering expenses (the “June Offering”). The June 2020 Shares were offered
by AYRO pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-227858), previously filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on October 16, 2018, and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2018.
Pursuant
to the Palladium Advisory Agreement, upon the closing of the June Offering, we issued to Palladium the “June Palladium Warrants
to purchase an aggregate of 126,000 shares of our common stock (which equals 7% of the aggregate number of shares sold in the
June Offering to investors introduced to us by Palladium) at an exercise price of $2.875 per share (which represents 115% of the
offering price per share sold in the June Offering). The June Palladium Warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to
time, in whole or in part, following the date of issuance and until June 19, 2025.
July
2020 Warrants
In
July 2020, AYRO entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, pursuant to
which AYRO agreed to issue and sell in a registered direct offering an aggregate of 3,157,895 shares (the “July 2020 Shares”)
of common stock of AYRO, par value $0.0001 per share, at an offering price of $4.75 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately
$15 million before the deduction of fees and offering expenses (the “July Offering”). The July 2020 Shares were offered
by AYRO pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-227858), previously filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on October 16, 2018, and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2018.
Pursuant
to the Palladium Advisory Agreement, upon the closing of the July Offering, we issued to Palladium the July Palladium Warrants
to purchase an aggregate of 147,368 shares of our common stock (which equals 7% of the aggregate number of shares sold in this
offering to investors introduced to us by Palladium) at an exercise price of $5.4625 per share (which represents 115% of the offering
price per share sold in the July Offering). The July Palladium Warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time, in
whole or in part, following the date of issuance and until July 8, 2025.
On
July 23, 2020, AYRO entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, pursuant
to which AYRO agreed to issue and sell in a registered direct offering an aggregate of 1,850,000 shares of common stock and options
to purchase 1,387,500 shares of common stock through October 19, 2020 (the “July 23, 2020 Shares”) of common stock
of AYRO, par value $0.0001 per share, at an offering price of $5.00 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $9.25 million
before the deduction of fees and offering expenses (the “July 23 Offering”). The July 23, 2020 Shares were offered
by AYRO pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-227858), previously filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on October 16, 2018, and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2018.
Pursuant
to the Palladium Advisory Agreement, upon the closing of the July 23 Offering, we issued to Palladium the July 23 Palladium Warrants
to purchase an aggregate of 129,500 shares of our common stock (which equals 7% of the aggregate number of shares sold in this
offering to investors introduced to us by Palladium) at an exercise price of $5.75 per share (which represents 115% of the offering
price per share sold in the July 23 Offering). The July 23 Palladium Warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time,
in whole or in part, following the date of issuance and until July 23, 2025.
Relationship
with the Selling Stockholder
Palladium
Holdings is an affiliate of Palladium. Palladium served as our placement agent and/or financial advisor in connection with the
Bridge Loan, the $850K Private Placement, the $1.15M Private Placement, the July Offering and the July 23 Offering.
Palladium
served as the placement agent and financial advisor of DropCar in connection with the Merger.
Except
with respect to the foregoing, the selling stockholder has not, or within the past three years has not had, any position, office
or other material relationship with us.
Information
About Selling Stockholder Offering
The
following table sets forth the number and percentage of our common stock beneficially owned by the selling stockholder as of August
13, 2020.
The
percentage of shares owned after the offering is based on 24,283,218 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 13, 2020.
Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table, we believe that the selling stockholder has sole voting and investment
power with respect to the shares of common stock indicated as beneficially owned.
As
used in this prospectus, the term “selling stockholder” includes the selling stockholder set forth below and any donees,
pledgees, transferees or other successors-in-interest selling shares of common stock received after the date of this prospectus
from the selling stockholder as a gift, pledge, or other non-sale related transfer.
The
third and fourth column in the table below assume the sale of all of the shares offered by the selling stockholder pursuant to
this prospectus and that the selling stockholder does not acquire any additional shares of common stock before the completion
of this offering. However, because the selling stockholder may sell all or some of its shares under this prospectus from time
to time, or in another permitted manner, we cannot assure you as to the actual number of shares that will be sold by the selling
stockholder or that will be held by the selling stockholder after completion of any sales. The selling stockholder may sell some,
all or none of its shares in this offering. We do not know how long the selling stockholder will hold the Shares before selling
them, and we currently have no agreements, arrangements or understandings with the selling stockholder regarding the sale of the
Shares.
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Palladium Holdings, LLC (1)
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276,667
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858,540
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(1)
Joel Padowitz has sole voting and dispositive power over the securities held for the account of this selling stockholder. The
selling stockholder’s address is 10 Rockefeller Plaza, #909, New York, NY 10020.
(2)
Represents (1) 417,001 shares of common stock, (ii) 232,403 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Palladium Bridge
Warrants, (iii) 126,000 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of the June Palladium Warrants, (iv) 147,368 shares
of our common stock issuable upon exercise of the July Palladium Warrants, (v) 129,500 shares of our common stock issuable upon
exercise of the July 23 Palladium Warrants and (vi) 82,935 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of DropCar warrants.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
The
selling stockholder, including its pledgees, donees, transferees, distributees, beneficiaries or other successors in interest,
may from time to time offer some or all of the Shares. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the Shares by
the selling stockholder. We will bear all fees and expenses incident to our obligation to register the Shares.
The
selling stockholder may sell all or a portion of the shares of common stock beneficially owned by it and offered hereby from time
to time directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. If the Shares are sold through underwriters or
broker-dealers, the selling stockholder will be responsible for underwriting discounts or commissions or agent’s commissions.
The Shares may be sold on any national securities exchange or quotation service on which the securities may be listed or quoted
at the time of sale, in the over-the-counter market or in transactions otherwise than on these exchanges or systems or in the
over-the-counter market and in one or more transactions at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of the sale,
at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or at privately negotiated prices. These sales may be effected in transactions,
which may involve crosses or block transactions.
The
selling stockholder may use any one or more of the following methods when disposing of shares or interests therein:
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trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent, but may position and resell a portion of the block
as principal to facilitate the transaction;
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by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
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negotiated transactions;
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sales effected after the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part;
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the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise;
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broker-dealers
may agree with the selling stockholder to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
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combination of any such methods of sale; or
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other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
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The
selling stockholder may, from time to time, pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned
by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell
the Shares, from time to time, under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable
provision of the Securities Act, amending the list of the selling stockholders to include the pledgee, transferee, or other successors
in interest as selling stockholders under this prospectus. The selling stockholder also may transfer the Shares in other circumstances,
in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of
this prospectus.
In
connection with the sale of the Shares or interests therein, the selling stockholder may enter into hedging transactions with
broker-dealers or other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the Shares in the course of hedging
the positions they assume. The selling stockholder may also sell shares of our common stock short and deliver these securities
to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the Shares to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities. The
selling stockholder may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions or the
creation of one or more derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other financial institution
of shares offered by this prospectus, which shares such broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this
prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).
Broker-dealers
engaged by the selling stockholder may arrange for other broker-dealers to participate in sales. If the selling stockholder effects
certain transactions by selling the Shares to or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, such underwriters, broker-dealers
or agents may receive commissions in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling stockholder or commissions
from purchasers of the the Shares for whom they may act as agent or to whom they may sell as principal. Such commissions will
be in amounts to be negotiated, but, except as set forth in a supplement to this prospectus, in the case of an agency transaction
will not be in excess of a customary brokerage commission in compliance with applicable Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
(“FINRA”) rules; and in the case of a principal transaction a markup or markdown in compliance with applicable FINRA
rules.
The
aggregate proceeds to the selling stockholder from the sale of the Shares offered by it will be the purchase price of the Shares
less discounts or commissions, if any. The selling stockholder reserves the right to accept and, together with its agents from
time to time, to reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of common stock to be made directly or through agents. We
will not receive any of the proceeds from this offering.
The
selling stockholder also may resell all or a portion of the Shares in open market transactions in reliance upon Rule 144 under
the Securities Act, provided that they meet the criteria and conform to the requirements of that rule.
The
selling stockholder and any underwriters, broker-dealers or agents that participate in the sale of the Shares or interests therein
may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act. Any discounts, commissions,
concessions or profit they earn on any resale of the Shares may be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities
Act. The selling stockholder is subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act.
To
the extent required pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, the shares of our common stock to be sold, the name of the
selling stockholder, the purchase price and public offering price, the names of any agents, dealer or underwriter, and any applicable
commissions or discounts with respect to a particular offer will be set forth in an accompanying prospectus or, if appropriate,
a post-effective amendment to the registration statement that includes this prospectus.
In
order to comply with the securities laws of some states, if applicable, the Shares may be sold in these jurisdictions only through
registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some states the Shares may not be sold unless they have been registered
or qualified for sale or an exemption from registration or qualification requirements is available and is complied with.
The
selling stockholder and any other person participating in a sale of the Shares will be subject to applicable provisions of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the rules and regulations thereunder, including,
without limitation, to the extent applicable, Regulation M of the Exchange Act, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales
of any of the Shares by the selling stockholder and any other participating person. All of the foregoing may affect the marketability
of the Shares and the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making activities with respect to the Shares. In addition,
we will make copies of this prospectus (as it may be supplemented or amended from time to time) available to the selling stockholder
for the purpose of satisfying the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The selling stockholder may indemnify
any broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving the sale of the shares against certain liabilities, including liabilities
arising under the Securities Act.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of the securities offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by Haynes and Boone, LLP, New York, New York.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated financial statements of DropCar, Inc. as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019, incorporated by reference in
this Registration Statement has been so included in reliance on the report of Friedman LLP, an independent registered public accounting
firm, (such report includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern), given
on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
The
consolidated balance sheet of DropCar, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2018, and the related consolidated statements
of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended have been audited by EisnerAmper LLP, independent
registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is incorporated herein, and includes an explanatory paragraph
about the existence of substantial doubt concerning the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Such financial
statements have been incorporated herein in reliance on the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting
and auditing.
The
balance sheets of AYRO, Inc. as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 and the related statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’
equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, have been audited by Plante & Moran, PLLC, independent registered public
accounting firm, as stated in their report, which is incorporated herein by reference. Such financial statements have been included
herein in reliance on the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We
are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act, and in accordance therewith file annual, quarterly and current
reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information
statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC. The address of the SEC’s website
is www.sec.gov.
We
make available free of charge on or through our website at https://ayro.com/, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports
on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d)
of the Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with or otherwise furnish it
to the SEC.
We
have filed with the SEC a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the offering of these
securities. The registration statement, including the attached exhibits, contains additional relevant information about us and
the securities. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement. You can obtain
a copy of the registration statement for free at www.sec.gov. The registration statement and the documents referred to below under
“Incorporation of Documents By Reference” are also available on our website, https://ayro.com/,
We
have not incorporated by reference into this prospectus the information on our website, and you should not consider it to be a
part of this prospectus.
INCORPORATION
OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The
SEC allows us to “incorporate by reference” the information we have filed with it, which means that we can disclose
important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information we incorporate by reference is an important
part of this prospectus, and later information that we file with the SEC will automatically update and supersede this information.
We specifically are incorporating by reference the following documents filed with the SEC (excluding those portions of any Current
Report on Form 8-K that are furnished and not deemed “filed” pursuant to the General Instructions of Form 8-K):
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2020, as amended by our Annual Report on Form
10-K/A, filed with the SEC on April 10, 2020;
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Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March
31, 2020, filed with the SEC on May 14, 2020, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June
30, 2020, filed with the SEC on August 14, 2020;
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our
Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February
5, 2020, February 7, 2020
(and as amended on February 14,
2020), February 24, 2020,
March 6, 2020, May
15, 2020, May 19, 2020, May
26, 2020, May 28, 2020, May
29, 2020 (and as amended on June
3, 2020), June 19, 2020,
July 8, 2020 and July
23, 2020;
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the
following sections from our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC on February
14, 2020, as amended on April
24, 2020 (the “Form S-4”): “Management of the Combined Company,” “Information About AYRO,”
“Information About DropCar—Legal Proceedings,” “Principal Stockholders of AYRO and the Combined Company,”
and “Principal Stockholders of DropCar and the Combined Company;” and
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the
description of our common stock contained in the “Description of DropCar Capital Stock” in the Form
S-4.
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All
reports and definitive proxy or information statements subsequently filed after the date of this initial registration statement
and prior to effectiveness of this registration statement by the Company pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the
Exchange Act, but excluding information furnished to, rather than filed with, the SEC, shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference
herein and to be a part hereof from the date such documents are filed.
Any
statement contained herein or in any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference shall be deemed to be modified
or superseded for purposes of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part to the extent that a statement
contained in any other subsequently filed document which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference modifies or supersedes
such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed to constitute a part of the registration statement
of which this prospectus forms a part, except as so modified or superseded.
You
should rely only on the information incorporated by reference or provided in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone else
to provide you with different information. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus is accurate as of any
date other than the date of this prospectus or the date of the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
We
will provide without charge to each person to whom a copy of this prospectus is delivered, upon written or oral request, a copy
of any or all of the information that has been incorporated by reference in this prospectus but not delivered with this prospectus
(other than an exhibit to these filings, unless we have specifically incorporated that exhibit by reference in this prospectus).
Any such request should be addressed to us at:
AYRO,
Inc.
Attn:
Curtis Smith
900
E. Old Settlers Boulevard, Suite 100
Round
Rock, Texas 78664
512-994-4917
You
may also access the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus through our website at https://ayro.com/. Except for
the specific incorporated documents listed above, no information available on or through our website shall be deemed to be incorporated
in this prospectus or the registration statement of which it forms a part.
276,667
Shares of Common Stock
PROSPECTUS
PART
II
INFORMATION
NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item
14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The
following table sets forth the estimated costs and expenses payable by the registrant expected to be incurred in connection with
the issuance and distribution of the common stock being registered hereby (other than underwriting discounts and commissions).
All of such expenses are estimates, except for the SEC registration fee.
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SEC registration fee
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$
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121.74
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Printing fees and expenses
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2,000.00
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Transfer agent and registrar fees
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1,000.00
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Accounting fees and expenses
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10,000.00
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Miscellaneous
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1,000.00
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Total
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Each
of the amounts set forth above, other than the registration fee, is an estimate.
Item
15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Set
forth below is a description of certain provisions of the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as
amended to date (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) and Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended to date (the “Bylaws”),
and the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”). This description is intended as a summary only and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to the Certificate of Incorporation, the Bylaws and the DGCL.
Limitation
on Liability of Directors
Article
IX of the Certificate of Incorporation and Article VIII of the Bylaws eliminate the personal liability of directors to the Company
or the Company’s stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty, except to the extent such exemption from
liability or limitation thereof is not permitted under the DGCL.
Indemnification
and Insurance
In
accordance with Section 145 of the DGCL, Article VIII of the Bylaws grants the Company’s directors and officers a right
to indemnification for all expenses, liabilities and losses relating to civil, criminal, administrative or investigative actions,
suits or proceedings to which they are a party (1) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the
Company, or (2) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the Company serving at the request of
the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit
plan or other enterprise.
In
addition, Article VIII of the Bylaws provides that directors and officers therein described shall be indemnified to the fullest
extent permitted by the DGCL, and if the DGCL is subsequently amended to expand further the indemnification or advancements permitted,
then the Company shall indemnify such directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as so amended.
The
Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws authorize the Company to purchase insurance for any director, officer, employee or
agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against any expense, liability or loss, whether
or not the Company would have the power to indemnify such against any liability asserted against him or her and incurred by him
or her in any such capacity, or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the Company shall have the power to indemnify
him or her against such liability under the Certificate of Incorporation. The Company intends to maintain insurance coverage for
its officers and directors as well as insurance coverage to reimburse the Company for potential costs of its corporate indemnification
of directors and officers.
We
are also permitted to apply for insurance on behalf of any director, officer, employee or other agent for liability arising out
of his actions, whether or not the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware would permit indemnification.
Item
16. Exhibits.
The
following exhibits are filed with this Registration Statement.
The
agreements included or incorporated by reference as exhibits to this registration statement contain representations and warranties
by each of the parties to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties were made solely for the benefit of the
other parties to the applicable agreement and (i) were not intended to be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather
as a way of allocating the risk to one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate; (ii) may have been qualified
in such agreement by disclosures that were made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of the applicable agreement;
(iii) may apply contract standards of “materiality” that are different from “materiality” under the applicable
securities laws; and (iv) were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified
in the agreement.
The
undersigned registrant acknowledges that, notwithstanding the inclusion of the foregoing cautionary statements, it is responsible
for considering whether additional specific disclosures of material information regarding material contractual provisions are
required to make the statements in this registration statement not misleading.
Item
17. Undertakings.
(a)
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1)
To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i)
to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
(ii)
to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set
forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if
the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high
end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule
424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering
price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and
(iii)
to include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement
or any material change to such information in the registration statement;
provided,
however, that paragraphs (1)(i), (1)(ii) and (1)(iii) do not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective
amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or
is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.
(2)
That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall
be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at
that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3)
To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold
at the termination of the offering.
(4)
That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser:
(i)
If the registrant is relying on Rule 430B (§230.430B of this chapter):
(A)
Each prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as
of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and
(B)
Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance
on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information
required by Section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement
as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale
of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and
any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement
relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration
statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by
reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with
a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement
or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date.
(ii)
If the registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating
to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A,
shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness.
Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement
or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part
of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify
any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in
any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
(5)
That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial
distribution of the securities, the undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned
registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser,
if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant
will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
(i)
Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant
to Rule 424;
(ii)
Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred
to by the undersigned registrant;
(iii)
The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned
registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and
(iv)
Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.
(b)
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability of the registrant under the Securities
Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to section
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed
to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time
shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(c)
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and
controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that
in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities
Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment
by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the
securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy
as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Austin, State of Texas, on September 1, 2020.
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AYRO,
INC.
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By:
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/s/
Rodney C. Keller, Jr.
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Name:
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Rodney
C. Keller, Jr.
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Title:
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President
and Chief Executive Officer
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POWER
OF ATTORNEY
Each
person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Rodney C. Keller, Jr. and Curtis Smith, severally, each with full
power to act alone and without the others, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and with the
authority to execute in the name of each such person, any and all amendments (including without limitation, post-effective amendments)
to this registration statement, and to file such registration statements with the SEC, together with any exhibits thereto and
other documents therewith, necessary or advisable to enable the registrant to comply with the Securities Act, and any rules, regulations
and requirements of the SEC in respect thereof, which amendments may make such other changes in the registration statement as
the aforesaid attorney-in-fact executing the same deems appropriate.
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
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Title
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Date
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/s/
Rodney C. Keller, Jr.
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President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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September
1, 2020
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Rodney
C. Keller, Jr.
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(Principal
Executive Officer)
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/s/
Curtis Smith
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Chief
Financial Officer
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September
1, 2020
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Curtis
Smith
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(Principal
Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
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/s/ Joshua
Silverman
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Chairman
of the Board of Directors
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September
1, 2020
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Joshua
Silverman
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/s/
Mark Adams
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Director
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September
1, 2020
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Mark
Adams
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/s/
George Devlin
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Director
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September
1, 2020
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George
Devlin
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/s/
Sebastian Giordano
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Director
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September
1, 2020
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Sebastian
Giordano
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/s/
Zvi Joseph
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Director
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September
1, 2020
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Zvi
Joseph
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/s/
Greg Schiffman
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Director
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September
1, 2020
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Greg
Schiffman
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