# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001855631
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-030277
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-030277.hdr.sgml**: 20230209

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-030277

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 19

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230206

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230209

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230209

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AERWINS Technologies Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001855631
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** AIRCRAFT [3721]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 862049355
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40734
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23607144

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** SHIBA KOEN ANNEX 6 F, 1-8,
- **STREET 2:** SHIBA KOEN 3-CHOME
- **CITY:** MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- **STATE:** M0
- **ZIP:** 105-0011
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 813-6409-6761

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** SHIBA KOEN ANNEX 6 F, 1-8,
- **STREET 2:** SHIBA KOEN 3-CHOME
- **CITY:** MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- **STATE:** M0
- **ZIP:** 105-0011

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Pono Capital Corp
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20210708

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PONO Capital Corp
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20210407

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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### FORM 8-K

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#### CURRENT REPORT

#### Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

#### of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

#### Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2023

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## AERWINS Technologies Inc.

#### (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-40734** | **86-2049355** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction**<br> **of incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br> **Identification Number)** |

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#### Shiba Koen Annex 6 f, 1-8, Shiba Koen 3-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 105-0011

#### (Address of principal executive offices)

#### +813-6409-6761

#### (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

#### PONO CAPITAL CORP

#### 643 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations 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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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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

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

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| **Title of Each Class** | **Trading**<br> **Symbol(s)** | **Name of Each Exchange**<br> **on Which Registered** |
| Common Stock, $0.000001 par value per share | AWIN | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share | AWINW | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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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. ☐

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| **Item 1.01.** | **Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.** |

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On February 6, 2023, AERWINS Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company," "we," "us," or "AERWINS") and its wholly owned subsidiary, A.L.I. Technologies Inc. ("ALI") entered into a Joint Venture Agreement (the "Agreement") with Vault Investments LLC, an investment and consulting company registered in Dubai and based in the United Arab Emirates ("U.A.E.") which is involved in investment consultancy and fundraising services ("VAULT"). Pursuant to the Agreement, the parties agreed to set forth and define each other's roles, responsibilities and obligations to develop the ALI business solutions in the U.A.E. and Gulf Cooperation Counsel ("GCC") region. The GCC includes Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Pursuant to the Agreement, ALI and VAULT agreed to establish a new joint venture company in Dubai, U.A.E. (the "JV Entity") which will be the official partner and supplier of the ALI business solutions and products for the UAE and GCC region.

Pursuant to the Agreement, VAULT agreed, together with its strategic partners, to start a technical and financial analysis of the XTURISMO Limited Edition product and different business solutions of ALI (the "Products"), and present it to potential investors and partners in the U.A.E. and GCC region, and to introduce potential investors, partners and clients to ALI, as well as draft contracts and negotiate fees and structure the business set up of the JV Entity as well as to draft and negotiate contracts and memorandums of understanding for the different business opportunities provided, for VAULT or its affiliated companies or companies that are referred to by VAULT to invest in the JV Entity and to select and facilitate office and factory locations.

Pursuant to the Agreement, ALI agreed to be responsible for providing any technical, financial, strategic and corporate documents to VAULT to assist with VAULT's duties under the Agreement and further agreed to be responsible for the fee payments to VAULT under the Agreement, and be ready, willing and able to open the JV Entity in the U.A.E. with VAULT and to transfer to the JV Entity selected IP and technology (the "IP") as a substitute of capital with the parties agreeing that the IP can be still also be used by ALI and its affiliates and for ALI to be ready, willing and able to attend any meeting, physical or virtual with VAULT to be presented to potential investors, partners of clients introduced by VAULT.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the parties also agreed to create a working group to be called the VAULT and ALI Development Committee to review, evaluate and analyze existing documents related to business opportunities, consisting of three (3) members from VAULT and three (3) members from ALI.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the parties agreed that all costs and expenses in connection with the negotiations, preparation, execution and performance under the Agreement will be borne by the JV Entity. The parties also agreed that the JV Entity will be structured to be owned 49% by ALI and 51% by VAULT, with the terms and conditions of the JV Entity to be discussed and agreed on separately between the parties and to be evidenced under a memorandum of association when forming the JV Entity.

Additionally, the parties agreed that ALI will be the sole supplier of the parts necessary to manufacture the Products and that ALI will be entitled to receive 5% of the total sales of the JV Entity as a software license fee and VAULT will be entitled to receive 5% of the total sales of the JV Entity as consulting fees.

The term of the Agreement is for a period of three (3) months after the completion of the first phase of consultancy under the Agreement, and thereafter if agreed between the parties may continue for an additional twelve (12) months from the date of which either party gives written notice of termination of the Agreement to the other party. Any disagreements under the Agreement are to be settled by an arbitration committee formed by the parties to consist of two (2) members and a chairman which will be nominated and approved by the two (2) members and by each party respectively.

The foregoing is a summary description of certain terms of the Agreement. For a full description of all terms, please refer to the copy of the Agreement that is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. All readers are encouraged to read the entire text of the Agreement.

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| **Item 7.01** | **Regulation FD Disclosure.** |

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On February 9, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing the Agreement. The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any of the Company's filings under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to this Report in such filing.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Exhibits.

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| 10.1 | [Joint Venture Agreement between A.L.I. Technologies Inc. and Vault Investments LLC dated February 6, 2023.](d391546dex101.htm) |
| 99.1 | [Press Release dated February 9, 2023.](d391546dex991.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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#### 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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|  | **AERWINS Technologies Inc.** | **AERWINS Technologies Inc.** |
| Dated: February 9, 2023 | By: | */s/ Shuhei Komatsu* |
|  | Name: | Shuhei Komatsu |
|  | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.1

![LOGO](g391546dsp1.jpg)

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REF. NUMBER: VI-ALI/JVA/230209.V1.0. DATE: 09/02/2023

**JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT** 

This **Joint Venture Agreement (JVA)** is entered by and between:

**VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC,** an investment company registered in Dubai, with address at Lootah Building Office- 218, Al Rigga, Dubai, UAE P.O. Box 233344 Dubai, UAE, license number 675916, herein represented in this act by its Chairman, **SULTAN ALI RASHED LOOTAH,** a citizen of the United Arab Emirates, herein referred to in this act as First Party or as **VAULT;**

-and-

**A.L.I. TECHNOLOGIES INC.,** a company registered pursuant to the laws of Japan, whose registered office address is in Japan, Tokyo, Minato-ku, Shibakoen, 3-1-8, Shibakoen ANNEX 6F, owned by **AERWINS Technologies Inc.,** a company registered in Delaware, U.S.A., whose registered office address is in 600 N Broad Street, Suite 5 #529, Middletown, Delaware 19709, herein represented in this act by its Chairman, **SHUHEI KOMATSU** (hereafter referred to also as "Second Party" or **"A.L.I.")**

**WITNESSETH: That** 

**WHEREAS, VAULT INVESTMENTS,** is an Investment and Consulting company based in U.A.E. expert in investment consultancy and fund raising services, operating also through its sister companies.

**WHEREAS, VAULT INVESTMENTS** together with its Strategic Investors and Partners are experts in the turnkey solutions in the project development, from the investment to the business management and operational services;

**WHEREAS, A.L.I. TECHNOLOGIES INC.** is company with a wealth of technology business experience, and world-class engineers who develop cutting edge drones, computing machines, blockchain platforms, AI software, and hoverbikes, and collaborate with major companies to conduct research, development, and operation of next-generation businesses.

**WHEREAS, A.L.I. TECHNOLOGIES INC.** is owner of several technologies such as XTURISMO, drone solutions, drones management systems, looking to establish an entity in UAE in order to develop locally its portfolio of solutions;

**WHEREAS,** based on the previous discussion and correspondence had during several meetings in Dubai, both parties agree to establish a Joint Venture in Dubai, UAE to develop the business of **A.L.I.** locally and internationally.

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**VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC** 

**Dubai, United Arab Emirates** 

**www.vault-inv.com** 

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![LOGO](g391546dsp1.jpg)

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REF. NUMBER: VI-ALI/JVA/230209.V1.0. DATE: 09/02/2023

**Article 1** 

**Purpose of this JVA** 

**1.1.** The purpose of this **JVA** is to define each other's roles, responsibilities and obligations to
develop the A.L.I. business solutions into the UAE and the GCC region:

*JOINT VENTURE:* both parties agree that they will establish a new joint venture company in UAE which will be the official partner/supplier of the **A.L.I.** business solutions and products for the UAE and the GCC region;

**1.2.** To define each other's role, responsibilities and obligations of each Party in the constitution of
a Joint Venture Business Entity in Dubai, U.A.E. and develop several projects locally and in the GCC region;

**1.3.** To execute the different business opportunities, successfully in accordance with existing rules and regulations
governing the projects provided by **VAULT.** 

**Article 2** 

**Role and Responsibilities of VAULT** 

**2.1.** **VAULT** and its partners operate as strategic consultant providing strategic advisory such as Fund
Raising, Partnership Management, Management Consultancy, General Advisory, Strategy planning Consultancy, procurement consultancy, Technological Consultancy;

**2.2.** **VAULT** shall together with its strategic partners, start the technical and financial analysis of the
project called "XTURISMO" and different business solutions of **A.L.I.,** and present it to potential investors and partners in UAE and GCC;

**2.3.** **VAULT** shall introduce potential investors, partners and clients to **A.L.I.** in order to
better present the potentials of the business solutions and the cooperation with the **A.L.I.;** 

**2.4.** **VAULT** shall together with its strategic partners, draft contracts, negotiate fees and structure the
business set up of the new joint venture company which will be constituted in between **VAULT** and **A.L.I.;** 

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**VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC** 

**Dubai, United Arab Emirates** 

**www.vault-inv.com** 

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![LOGO](g391546dsp1.jpg)

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**2.5.** **VAULT** shall together with its strategic partners, draft and negotiate contracts and MOUs for the
different business opportunities provided;

**2.6.** **VAULT** or affiliated companies or companies that are referred by **VAULT** to invest in the company
capital.

**2.7.** **VAULT** to select and facilitate office and factory location.

**Article 3** 

**Role and Responsibilities of A.L.I.** 

**3.1.** **A.L.I.** shall be responsible for providing any technical, financial, strategic and corporate document in
order to let **VAULT** discuss openly and professionally with its strategic partners and investors;

**3.2.** **A.L.I.** shall be responsible for the fee payments to **VAULT,** paid on time and diligently as per
this agreement;

**3.3.** **A.L.I.** confirms to be ready, willing and able to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Open the new joint venture company in UAE with **VAULT.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Transfer to the new joint venture company in UAE with **VAULT** the selected IPs and technology as a
substitute of capital.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. Both parties agree the IPs can be used by **A.L.I.** and its affiliates.

**3.4.** **A.L.I.** shall be ready, willing and able to attend any meeting, physical or virtual, with **VAULT** to
be presented to the potential investors, partners or clients introduced by **VAULT;** 

**Article 4** 

**Role and Responsibilities of the Parties** 

**4.1.** The Parties agreed to create a working group, which will be called **THE VAULT and A.L.I. DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (VAD)** to review, evaluate and analyze existing documents related to the business opportunities and be responsible for the daily activities. The members of the said Committee shall be as follows:

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**VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC** 

**Dubai, United Arab Emirates** 

**www.vault-inv.com** 

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![LOGO](g391546dsp1.jpg)

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. From: **VAULT INVESTMENT:** Three (3) Members;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. From: **A.L.I.:** Three (3) Members

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. **VAULT** and **A.L.I.** shall also submit its respective Alternate Members of at least to **(1)** each, in case any of the original members are not available when a meeting or meetings are called for, be it in a Conference Call or a face-to-face meeting;

**4.2.** **VAULT** and **A.L.I.** shall, nominate its respective members in the Committee. The nomination shall be
put in writing by the respective companies within a week from the signing of this **JVA.** 

**Article 5** 

**Fees and Compensation** 

**5.1.** The Parties agree this contract is a cooperation-based contract between **VAULT** and **A.L.I.**;

**5.2.** All Costs and expenses in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution and performance of the
projects, and any document referred to this agreement, shall be borne by the newly developed Joint Venture company;

**5.3.** The parties agree, after the completion of the first phase as mentioned in the point 1.1.a., to set up
the new joint venture company, with the following shareholding structure:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **A.L.I. TECHNOLOGIES INC:** 49%;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC:** 51%;

Terms and conditions of the new joint venture company will be discussed separately and agreed on the Memorandum of Association;

**5.4.** The Parties agree that **A.L.I.** will be the sole supplier for parts necessary to manufacture the
XTURISMO and related products. **A.L.I.** is also entitled to receive 5% of the total sales of the Joint Venture company as software license fee. **VAULT** is entitled to receive 5% of the total sales of the Joint Venture company as consulting
fee.

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**VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC** 

**Dubai, United Arab Emirates** 

**www.vault-inv.com** 

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![LOGO](g391546dsp1.jpg)

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**5.5.** Both Parties shall mutually determine from time to time, including without limitation, business advisory
work. **VAULT** hereby accepts such engagement and shall diligently perform the Investment Consulting Services.

**5.6.** Transfers shall be effected without delay in the USD ($) currency or in any other freely usable currency
agreed by the Parties; provided that the each Party has complied with all his fiscal and other financial obligations to its government or local authorities

**5.7.** Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, transfers shall be made at the rate of exchange applicable on
the basis of transfer pursuant to the exchange regulations in force in the UAE and in the receiving bank.

**Article 6** 

**Confidentiality** 

Both parties agree that they will not use, directly or indirectly, knowingly and unknowingly any Confidential Information (as defined below) for the benefit of any person, entity or organization, or disclose such Confidential Information without written authorization, either during or after conclusion of this Agreement for as long as such information retains the characteristics of Confidential Information. For the purpose of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means information, not generally known, but which is proprietary to the both parties including, without limitation, information concerning any patents or trade secrets, confidential processes, business strategies, formulae, source codes, plans, devices or material, research and development directly or indirectly useful in any aspect of the business of both parties, leases, lease terms, financial documents and details, balance sheets, any vendor names, customer and supplier lists, databases, management systems and sales and marketing plans of both parties, or any other confidential or proprietary aspects of both parties business. All information which the parties acquires or becomes acquainted with during the Agreement and rendering the Services, whether developed by any of the parties or by others, will be Confidential Information, or which is treated by parties as being Confidential Information, shall be presumed to be Confidential Information. Any breach to this term may lead to termination of the contract and/or legal actions against the breaching party.

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**VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC** 

**Dubai, United Arab Emirates** 

**www.vault-inv.com** 

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![LOGO](g391546dsp1.jpg)

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All notices, demands, claims, billing and any other communication under the Agreement (especially in case of a dispute) shall be in writing and delivered personally or by registered mail or courier or fax or e-mail to the other First Party the addresses first mentioned above in the Agreement. All claims and disputes arising under or relating to this Agreement are to be settled by binding arbitration in the Dubai Court, UAE or another location mutually agreeable to the parties. The arbitration shall be conducted on a confidential basis pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules. Any decision or award as a result of any such arbitration proceeding shall be in writing and shall provide an explanation for all conclusions of law and fact and shall include the assessment of costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees. Any such arbitration shall be conducted by an arbitrator experienced in Investment and Consulting and shall include a written record of the arbitration hearing. The parties reserve the right to object to any individual who shall be employed by or affiliated with a competing organization or entity. An award of arbitration may be confirmed in a court of competent jurisdiction.

If obtaining a written confirmation of receipt of the correspondences from the addressee is not possible, such correspondences shall be considered as received by the addressee:

• On the date of its handing over by hand;

• On the date of receipt of notification of transmission by fax or e-mail;

• 10 working days from such correspondences being sent by registered mail or courier.

• 7 working days from such correspondences being sent by official company email.

**Article 7** 

**Duration and Termination** 

This **JVA** shall remain in force for a period of three (3) months after the completion of the first phase of consultancy, as per the point 1.1.a. Thereafter, if agreed in between the parties, it shall continue in force until the expiration of twelve (12) months from the date on which either Contracting Party shall have given to the other, through the official channels, written notice of termination. In respect of performances made while this **JVA** is in force, its provisions shall continue in effect with respect to such transaction for a period of twelve (12) months after the date of termination and without prejudice to the application thereafter of the rules of general international law.

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**VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC** 

**Dubai, United Arab Emirates** 

**www.vault-inv.com** 

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![LOGO](g391546dsp1.jpg)

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**Article 8** 

**Miscellaneous Provisions** 

**8.1.** It is understood that this **JVA** is a legally binding agreement However, should the **Parties** agrees
to implement any or all of the provisions in this **JVA**, the **Parties** agrees that this **JVA** shall become an integral part of any future agreements, contract and/or memoranda, that will be executed and/or approved by the **Parties;** 

**8.2.** In the event of differences, disputes, disagreements or misunderstanding among the **Parties** in the
execution of the **Projects** and/or in the operation of the **Projects,** the **Parties** shall in good faith settle their differences, disputes, disagreements or misunderstanding amicably without the need to go to Court. However, should
said differences cannot be settled amicably, the **Parties** shall form an Arbitration Committee of 2 Members and a Chairman which will be nominated and approved by the 2 Members of the Committee each by the **Party** respectively. The
decision of the **Arbitration Committee** formed by the **Parties** shall become final and executory. It is understood however, that should there be any legal issue, the **Parties** shall bring the said legal issue to an appropriate **Court of Law** to resolve the said legal issue. The **Court** decision shall then become final;

**8.3.** This **JVA** shall take effect upon signing by the **Parties** of the space above their
typewritten names.

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** we have hereunto set our hands this 09th day of February 2023.

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| ![LOGO](g391546dsp1a.jpg) | ![LOGO](g391546dsp1b.jpg) |

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| /s/ SULTAN ALI RASHED LOOTAH | /s/ SHUHEI KOMATSU | /s/ SHUHEI KOMATSU |
| **SULTAN ALI RASHED LOOTAH** | **SHUHEI KOMATSU** | **SHUHEI KOMATSU** |
| Chief Executive Officer | Chairman | Chief Executive Officer |
| VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC | A.L.I. TECHNOLOGIES INC. | AERWINS TECHNOLOGIES INC. |

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**VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC** 

**Dubai, United Arab Emirates** 

**www.vault-inv.com** 

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![LOGO](g391546dsp1.jpg)

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REF. NUMBER: VI-ALI/AA-JVA/230206.V1.0. DATE: 09/02/2023 <br> ANNEX TO: VI-ALI/JVA/230209.V1.0.

**ANNEX A** 

VI-ALI/AA-JVA/230209.V1.0.

The project XTURISMO U.A.E. will take shape through the following steps and guideline agreed in between the parties.

The plan is to establish the headquarter of XTURISMO production in the U.A.E. to manage the local and the GCC market.

**Article 1** 

**The plan** 

Had been agreed in between the parties that U.A.E. is the perfect environment where to establish the headquarter and the production line of the XTURISMO and other air mobility related solutions.

U.A.E. is not only a very active and stable economy, but it's also driven by a Government with a solid vision and an unbeatable structure of supports for the private sector in order to succeed locally and internationally.

The business opportunities available are related to any country in the world, which make the U.A.E. the ideal hub especially for a futuristic solution like the XTURISMO.

The parties will work initially on establishing solid relations with local government and related entities and authorities, through the existing network of VAULT GROUP in U.A.E., in order to secure the government support, financial facilities from local banks and government contracts from UAE and from the region. Targeting to sell 700 units in the next 3 years.

The local production in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., will be established at the earliest in order to have immediate control of the production operations and apply for Government programs for local products (Made in UAE).

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**VAULT** 

**Dubai, United Arab Emirates** 

**www.vault-inv.com** 

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![LOGO](g391546dsp1.jpg)

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REF. NUMBER: VI-ALI/AA-JVA/230206.V1.0. DATE: 09/02/2023 <br> ANNEX TO: VI-ALI/JVA/230209.V1.0.

Engineers will be sent to Japan from U.A.E. to learn about the product and the maintenance procedures as well as flight procedures. Part of the team will be moved from Japan, for technical management and training purpose, but the most of it will be hired locally, preferably fresh graduated Emirati, to have young engineers passionate to futuristic products and apply to government program for hiring local labor forces.

When the first alliances will be formed, immediately the team will be able to approach the regional and international financial markets, showing the strong presence in U.A.E. and the trust given by governments and related entities.

**Article 2** 

**The timetable** 

Here below the main steps of the plan agreed in between the parties:

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| **DATE** | **DESCRIPTION** |
| February 2023 | Joint Venture Agreement signing |
| February 2023 | Meeting at Vault Investment office |
| February 2023 | Delivery of the first XTURISMO to VAULT GROUP for the intention for presentation and testing for the U.A.E. Government and related entities |
| March 2023 | Flight demonstration to UAE public entities |
| June 2023 | Production facility ready and operative in U.A.E. |
| June 2023 | First sales of X-Turismo |
| December 2023 | First 50 units sold |
| December 2025 | 700 units sold worldwide |

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**Article** 3

**The key factors** 

The success of the project stands on very solid key factors that make it unique compared to direct and indirect competitors:

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**VAULT** 

**Dubai, United Arab Emirates** 

**www.vault-inv.com** 

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![LOGO](g391546dsp1.jpg)

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| REF. NUMBER: VI-ALI/AA-JVA/230206.V1.0. | DATE: 09/02/2023 |
|  ANNEX TO: VI-ALI/JVA/230209.V1.0. |  |

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• XTURISMO: unique solution thanks to its features and specifications, for both private and government sector;

• C.O.S.M.O.S.: Air Mobility Traffic Control System, capable of managing both the XTURISMO and third party drones
with manual and automated (pre-planned) routes;

• Solution for both Government and private sector: the platform is able to monitor the different solutions
(XTURISMO and drones) for controlling the drones (operator) and for the government authorities to verify the respect of routes and regulations (monitoring)

• Implementations: Easy implementation of third party solutions;

• Partnerships and alliances: Partnership with Government entities;

• Corporate strategy:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Production in UAE;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Software in japan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• R&D in both UAE and Japan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Sales targeted initially in the GCC region targeting mainly governments and related entities;

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** we have hereunto set our hands this 06th day of February 2023.

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| /s/ SULTAN ALI RASHED LOOTAH | /s/ SHUHEI KOMATSU | /s/ SHUHEI KOMATSU |
| **SULTAN ALI RASHED LOOTAH** | **SHUHEI KOMATSU** | **SHUHEI KOMATSU** |
| Chief Executive Officer | Chairman | Chief Executive Officer |
| VAULT INVESTMENTS LLC | A.L.I. TECHNOLOGIES INC. | AERWINS TECHNOLOGIES INC. |

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**VAULT** 

**Dubai, United Arab Emirates** 

**www.vault-inv.com**

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**![LOGO](g391546g0209212125051.jpg)

**AERWINS Announces Planned Business** 

**Collaboration in the U.A.E. Market** 

**Tokyo, Japan – February 9, 2023 – AERWINS Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AWIN) ("AERWINS" or the "Company")**, the developer and manufacturer of air mobility platform, C.O.S.M.O.S. (Centralized Operating System for Managing Open Sky), and the XTURISMO Limited Edition Hoverbike, has announced today that in order to facilitate the smooth delivery of air mobility vehicles in the Middle East, the Company and the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, A.L.I. Technologies Inc., has entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Vault Investments LLC, pursuant to which A.L.I. Technologies Inc. agreed to establish a joint venture company in the United Arab Emirates ("U.A.E.") as a production and marketing base for the AERWINS air mobility products and solutions in the U.A.E.

AERWINS believes this initiative will provide a pipeline to the U.A.E and Middle East governments and markets, as well as accelerate the delivery of the products and solutions to the Gulf Cooperation Council region. AERWINS is planning to conduct a flight demonstration in the U.A.E. this spring to relevant entities and institutions.

**About AERWINS Technologies Inc.** 

Under the mission statement Changing Society from the Top Down, AERWINS Technologies has developed and released an air mobility platform, C.O.S.M.O.S. (Centralized Operating System for Managing Open Sky), and the XTURISMO Limited Edition Hoverbike. AERWINS will continue to innovate, unbound by existing ideas, to develop and deploy systems that are necessary for the realization of an air mobility society. For more information, please visit <u>https://aerwins.us/</u>.

**About Vault Investment LLC** 

Lootah established Vault Investments LLC in 2012; one of Dubai's most dynamic, interconnected, technology-oriented and innovative investment and advisory firms. Holding a portfolio with companies worth over $500 Million, Vault Investments has diversified into technology, retail, commercial, real assets and trading sectors and has a wide geographical footprint covering GCC, India, Egypt, APAC and Europe.

The Lootah is a family, which belonged to the Al Bu Humeir tribe and moved from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, and got the name Lootah. Its forefathers lived in Dubai for 200 years and later moved to Ajman, driven by the demands of a livelihood. The Lootah family was in pearling, gold trading along with the real estate business. Once They returned to Dubai in the 1940s, the family entered the

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construction business. Lootah then got into various business such as banking (Initiated Dubai Islamic Bank), manufacturing, food and beverage, food processing (Al Islami foods), oil and gas and always look at new areas of investments. The family has well known and notable members who had a great presence in both the government and private sectors, and always worked for the benefit of the nation. Sultan Lootah is currently the CEO of Vault Investments LLC. Sultan Lootah was raised in a business family, holds an MBA in strategic management, a degree in technology and public policy, along with 23 years of experience in public and private sector, he has led various government initiatives and creative, diversified and successful businesses.

Website: <u>https://vault-inv.com</u>

<u>https://www.gsequity.com/team-item/sultan-ali-rashed-lootah/</u>

**Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements** 

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond AERWINS control. While AERWINS believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to AERWINS on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results could be materially different. AERWINS undertakes no obligation to update these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this release, except as required by law.

**Contacts** 

**PR Inquiries:** 

Mayuko Okamoto

Public Relations

<u>info@aerwins.us</u> 

**Investor Contact:** 

John Yi or Thomas Thayer

Gateway Investor Relations

949-574-3860

<u>AERWINS@gatewayir.com</u>