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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
Current
Report
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 21, 2024
AYRO,
Inc.
(Exact
name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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001-34643 |
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98-0204758 |
(State
or other jurisdiction
of
incorporation) |
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(Commission
File
No.) |
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(IRS
Employer
Identification
No.) |
AYRO,
Inc.
900
E. Old Settlers Boulevard, Suite 100
Round
Rock, Texas 78664
(Address
of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: 512-994-4917
N/A
(Former
name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check
the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under
any of the following provisions:
☐ |
Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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☐ |
Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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☐ |
Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class |
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Trading
Symbol(s) |
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Name
of each exchange on which registered |
Common
stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
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AYRO |
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The
Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405
of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging
growth company ☐
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of
Certain Officers
Appointment
of Joseph Ramelli
On
August 21, 2024, Ayro, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Joseph Ramelli to the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company,
effective as August 21, 2024.
Mr.
Ramelli, age 56, has nearly 30 years of experience in the Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical and Financial Services industries. He is a
seasoned investor and consultant who specializes in business strategic planning and development, capital raising, talent acquisition,
and corporate governance. Mr. Ramelli is currently an investor and strategic advisor with Ramelli Asset Management. Since 2023, Mr. Ramelli
has also served as the Vice President of Business Development at Origin Agritech Ltd. Previously, Mr. Ramelli served as Interim Chief
Financial Officer from 2020 to 2021 and was a founding member of ValenzaBio, a privately held biopharmaceutical company, where he established
and grew all the finance functions of the company. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of Marina Biotech from 2016 to 2018 where
he helped close a business development deal to keep the company afloat and negotiated and closed merger to navigate the company out of
bankruptcy and forge a successful path forward. Mr. Ramelli also has over 15 years of experience in varied roles at investment firms.
Mr. Ramelli graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Business Economics.
There
is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Ramelli and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as Chief Financial Officer.
There is no family relationship between Mr. Ramelli and any director or executive officer of the Company. There are no transactions between
Mr. Ramelli and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
Appointment
of Gilbert Villarreal
On
August 21, 2024, Gilbert Villarreal was appointed to the position of President of the Company’s subsidiary, DropCar Operating Company,
Inc. (“Operating Subsidiary”), effective as August 21, 2024.
Mr.
Villarreal, 59, has over 32 years of wide manufacturing experience that spreads from Aerospace, Automotive, and Marine industries. As
an industrialist with a diverse portfolio, Mr. Villarreal has successfully restructured companies in both the automotive and marine yacht
building industries. Mr. Villarreal is the co-founder and chief executive officer of VLF Automotive LLC. Mr. Villarreal is also the founder
of GLV Ventures, a leader in the design and production of a variety of vehicles including electric vehicles. The Company is known for
its advanced manufacturing in a timely, cost-effective manner. Founded by Mr. Villarreal, GLV Ventures has operated in the space for
25 years. GLV and its affiliate, EVESSA, are Tier 1 consulting and manufacturing companies that have produced electric vehicles and non-electric
vehicles for several of the leading OEMs and Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Villarreal is a former United States Marine and holds a B.A.
in Business Administration. After serving active duty in the Marine Air Wing as an Aircraft Aviation Specialist on numerous Naval aircraft,
Mr. Villarreal continued his career in aerospace with the Boeing Aircraft Company on the 767 and 747 aircraft production lines in Everett,
Washington. After 10 years in Aerospace manufacturing, Mr. Villarreal transitioned into the automotive and marine industries with UTA
“United Technologies Automotive” with The Becker Group, and as the chief executive officer with Acord Incorporated, a leader
in automotive interior trim systems and chief executive officer of Concorde Marine, a luxury yacht manufacturer in Washington State.
There
is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Villarreal and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as President. There
is no family relationship between Mr. Villarreal and any director or executive officer of the Company or Operating Subsidiary. There
are no transactions between Mr. Villarreal and the Company or Operating Subsidiary that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a)
of Regulation S-K of the Exchange Act.
Item
8.01 Other Events.
On
August 21, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Ramelli and Mr. Villarreal. A copy of the press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
(d)
Exhibits
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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AYRO,
INC. |
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Date:
August 27, 2024 |
By:
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/s/
Joshua Silverman |
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Joshua
Silverman |
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Executive
Chairman |
Exhibit
99.1
AYRO
Appoints New Management Team to Re-Engineer and Revamp a Lower Cost Low-Speed Electric Vehicle
Appoints
new President of operating division and new CFO
ROUND
ROCK, TX (August 21, 2024) – AYRO, Inc. (NASDAQ: AYRO) (“AYRO” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer
of electric, purpose-built delivery vehicles and solutions for micro distribution, micro-mobility, and last-mile delivery, today announced
that it has appointed Joseph Ramelli as AYRO’s new Chief Financial Officer and Gilbert Villarreal as President of AYRO’s
operating subsidiary.
Joseph
Ramelli has vast experience in various management roles, including chief executive officer, chief financial officer and president. Mr.
Ramelli also has over 15 years of experience in varied roles at investment firms. AYRO believes that Mr. Ramelli’s management and
capital markets experience will be instrumental in managing AYRO’s strong cash position and employing prudent financial rigor as
AYRO continues to work towards bringing its innovative electrical vehicles to market, while also managing costs and maximizing profits.
Gilbert
Villarreal is the founder of GLV Ventures, a leader in the design and production of a variety of vehicles including electric vehicles.
GLV Ventures is known for its advanced manufacturing in a timely, cost-effective manner. Founded by Mr. Villarreal, GLV Ventures has
operated in the manufacturing and design space for 25 years. GLV and its affiliate, EVESSA, are Tier 1 consulting and manufacturing companies
that have produced electric vehicles and non-electric vehicles for several of the leading OEMs and Fortune 100 companies.
Josh
Silverman, AYRO’s Executive Chairman, commented, “These high value additions to our management team are exactly what we need
to move the Company forward. Gilbert, through his extensive experience in designing and developing electric vehicles in a cost-effective
manner, will enable AYRO to offer Vanish at a significantly reduced cost. We believe this minimal lower risk investment in re-engineering
our vehicles is an appropriate next step for AYRO. With a strong balance sheet, including $37 million in cash and cash equivalents as
of the quarter ended June 30, 2024, we are well positioned to move the Company forward and maximize stockholder value. Redesigning the
Vanish to be produced in a more cost-effective manner is the first step towards this goal. We also continue to evaluate other alternatives
to maximize stockholder value, including M&A and/or capital investment opportunities.”
About
AYRO
AYRO
designs and produces zero emission vehicles and systems that redefine the very nature of sustainability. Our goal is to craft solutions
in a way that leaves minimal impact on not only carbon emissions, but the space itself. From tire tread, fuel cells, sound, and even
discordant visuals, we apply engineering and artistry to every element of our product mix. The AYRO Vanish is the first in this new product
roadmap. For more information, visit www.ayro.com.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This
press release may contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any expected future results,
performance, or achievements. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,”
“intend,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “will,” “would” and their
opposites and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and include the development and launch of the AYRO
Vanish. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently
available to management. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking
statements include, without limitation: AYRO’s success depends on its ability to complete the development of and successfully introduce
new products; AYRO may experience delays in the development and introduction of new products; the ability of AYRO’s suppliers to
deliver parts and assemble vehicles; the ability of the purchaser to terminate or reduce purchase orders; AYRO has a history of losses
and has never been profitable, and AYRO expects to incur additional losses in the future and may never be profitable; AYRO faces risks
associated with litigation and claims; AYRO may be unable to replace lost manufacturing capacity on a timely and cost-effective basis,
which could adversely impact its operations and ability to meet delivery timelines; the market for AYRO’s products is developing
and may not develop as expected and AYRO, accordingly, may never meet its targeted production and sales goals; AYRO’s limited operating
history makes evaluating its business and future prospects difficult and may increase the risk of any investment in its securities; AYRO
may experience lower-than-anticipated market acceptance of its vehicles; developments in alternative technologies or improvements in
the internal combustion engine may have a materially adverse effect on the demand for AYRO’s electric vehicles; the markets in
which AYRO operates are highly competitive, and AYRO may not be successful in competing in these industries; AYRO may become subject
to product liability claims, which could harm AYRO’s financial condition and liquidity if AYRO is not able to successfully defend
or insure against such claims; increases in costs, disruption of supply or shortage of raw materials, in particular lithium-ion cells,
chipsets and displays, could harm AYRO’s business; AYRO may be required to raise additional capital to fund its operations, and
such capital raising may be costly or difficult to obtain and could dilute AYRO stockholders’ ownership interests, and AYRO’s
long term capital requirements are subject to numerous risks; AYRO may fail to comply with evolving environmental and safety laws and
regulations; and AYRO is subject to governmental export and import controls that could impair AYRO’s ability to compete in international
market due to licensing requirements and subject AYRO to liability if AYRO is not in compliance with applicable laws. A discussion of
these and other factors with respect to AYRO is set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Form
10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and AYRO disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For
investor inquiries: |
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investors@ayro.com
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