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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-26-014773

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-K

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**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260415

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260415

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Cenntro Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001707919
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES [3711]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NV
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38544
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26864109

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 501 OKERSON ROAD
- **CITY:** FREEHOLD
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07728
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (732) 820-6757

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 501 OKERSON ROAD
- **CITY:** FREEHOLD
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07728

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CENNTRO ELECTRIC GROUP Ltd
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20220104

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NAKED BRAND GROUP Ltd
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20180619

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BENDON GROUP HOLDINGS LTD
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20170530

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

### FORM 10-K

#### ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025

#### ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File Number: **001-38544**

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

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| **Nevada** | **93-2211556** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |

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| **33 Wood Avenue South, Suite 600, PMB #3572**<br> **Iselin, New Jersey** | **08830** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (732) 820-6757

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

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| Title of each class: | Name of each exchange on which registered: |
| **Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share**<br> **CENN** | **The Nasdaq Capital Market** |

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

#### None
(Title of class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

**Note** - Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act from their obligations under those Sections.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, 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 ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ <br> Non-accelerated filer ☒ Smaller reporting company ☒ <br> 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. ☐

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to § 240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐

As of April 10, 2026 (prior to the reverse stock split effected on April 13, 2026), there were 87,912,831 of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, issued and outstanding. The aggregate market value of the voting securities held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed third fiscal quarter, September 30, 2025, was approximately $30,343,050 based upon the closing sale price of $0.5845.

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#### CENNTRO INC.

#### ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

#### FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED

#### DECEMBER 31, 2025

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| PART I |  |  |
| ITEM 1. | [Business](#Business) | 5 |
| ITEM 1A. | [Risk Factors](#RiskFactors.) | 23 |
| ITEM 1B. | [Unresolved Staff Comments](#UnresolvedStaffComments.) | 53 |
| ITEM 1C. | [Cybersecurity](#Cybersecurity.) | 53 |
| ITEM 2. | [Properties](#Properties) | 54 |
| ITEM 3. | [Legal Proceedings](#LegalProceedings.) | 55 |
| ITEM 4. | [Mine Safety Disclosures](#MineSafetyDisclosures.) | 56 |
| PART II |  |  |
| ITEM 5. | [Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](#MarketforRegistrantsCommo) | 56 |
| ITEM 6. | [\[Reserved\]](#Reserved) | 57 |
| ITEM 7. | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#ManagementsDiscussionandA) | 57 |
| ITEM 7A. | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](#QuantitativeandQualitativ) | 74 |
| ITEM 8. | [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](#FinancialStatementsandSup) | 76 |
| ITEM 9. | [Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](#ChangesinandDisagreements) | 76 |
| ITEM 9A. | [Controls and Procedures](#ControlsandProcedures.) | 76 |
| ITEM 9B. | [Other Information](#OtherInformation.) | 77 |
| ITEM 9C. | [Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections](#DisclosureRegardingForeig) | 77 |
| PART III |  |  |
| ITEM 10. | [Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](#DirectorsExecutiveOfficer) | 78 |
| ITEM 11. | [Executive Compensation](#ExecutiveCompensation.) | 81<br>|
| ITEM 12. | [Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](#SecurityOwnershipofCertai) | 86 |
| ITEM 13. | [Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](#CertainRelationshipsandRe) | 88 |
| ITEM 14. | [Principal Accounting Fees and Services](#PrincipalAccountingFeesan) | 88 |
| PART IV |  |  |
| ITEM 15. | [Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](#ExhibitsandFinancialState) | 89 |
| ITEM 16. | [Form 10-K Summary](#FORM10-KSUMMARY) | 91 |
| [SIGNATURES](#SIGNATURES) |  | 91 |

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#### ABOUT THIS ANNUAL REPORT
Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "Cenntro," the "Company," "we," "us," "our" and similar terms used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K refer (i), prior to the Redomiciliation (as defined herein) to Cenntro Electric Group Pty Limited ("CEGL"), an Australian corporation, and its subsidiaries, and (ii), following the Re-domiciliation, to Cenntro Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries (including Cenntro Electric Group Pty Limited).

#### CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements regarding our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not deemed to represent an all-inclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements as denoted in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, statements concerning future matters are forward-looking statements.

Although forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by us. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, without limitation, those specifically addressed under the headings "Risks Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." You are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We file reports with the SEC. The SEC maintains a website (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including us. You can also read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. You can obtain additional information about the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, except as required by law. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made throughout the entirety of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which are designed to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

#### OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
This Annual Report contains our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 ("Audited Financial Statements"). Our Audited Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). Our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 and for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, included in this Annual Report, are the consolidated financial statements of Cenntro and present periods prior to the Redomicile (as defined below). We refer to such financial statement as Cenntro's "consolidated financial statements." References to "dollars," "$," "U.S. dollars" and "USD" refer to United States dollars.

On December 8, 2023, the Company effected a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, where the Company's common stock began to trade on a reverse split adjusted basis. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the reverse stock split and all such fractional interests were rounded up to the nearest whole number of shares of common stock.

On February 27, 2024, CEGL completed the redomiciliation of CEGL in accordance with the scheme implementation agreement, between CEGL and Cenntro (the "Redomiciliation"). As a result of the Redomiciliation, the jurisdiction of incorporation of the ultimate parent company of the Cenntro group of companies was changed from Australia to Nevada, and CEGL became a subsidiary of the Company.

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The Redomiciliation was effected pursuant to a statutory scheme of arrangement under Australian law (the "Scheme"), whereby on February 27, 2024 (the "Implementation Date"), all of the issued ordinary shares of CEGL were exchanged for newly issued shares of common stock of the Company, on the basis of one share of the Company's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock") for every one ordinary shares of CEGL.

The Company's Common Stock issued in the Scheme was exempt from registration under Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

Prior to the Redomiciliation, CEGL's ordinary shares were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and were listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq").

Pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Exchange Act, as of the Implementation Date, the Company is the successor issuer to CEGL, the Company's Common Stock is deemed to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, and the Company is subject to the periodic and current reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

The Company's Common Stock began trading on Nasdaq at the start of trading on the Implementation Date under the symbol "CENN", the same symbol under which CEGL's ordinary shares were traded on Nasdaq prior to the Implementation Date. The new CUSIP for the Company's Common Stock is 150964104.

On April 13, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock ("Reverse Stock Split"). The Company's common stock began trading on a split-adjusted basis on such date. No fractional shares were issued, and all fractional shares were rounded up.

Unless the context specifically states or implies otherwise references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to "we," "us," the "Company", and "Cenntro" refer to Cenntro Inc. and its subsidiaries including:

● Avantier Motors Corporation ("Avantier" when individually referenced), a Delaware company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenntro Electric Group, Inc.;

● Avantier Motors (Hong Kong) Limited ("Avantier HK" when individually referenced), a Hong Kong company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avantier;

● Antric GmbH ("Antric" when individually referenced), a German company and a 75% subsidiary of Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH, 25% owned by Cenntro Electric Group (Europe) GmbH;

● Bison Motor Inc ("Bison" when individually referenced), Delaware company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenntro Electric Group, Inc.;

● Cennatic Power, Inc. ("Cennatic" when individually referenced), a Delaware company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenntro Electric Group, Inc.;

● Cennatic Energy S. de R.L. de C.V. ("Cennatic MX" when individually referenced), a Mexican company and 99% subsidiary of Cennatic and 1% subsidiary of Cenntro Automotive Corporation;

● Cenntro Automotive Corporation ("CAC" when individually referenced), a Delaware company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cenntro Inc.;

● Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH (formerly Tropos Motors Europe GmbH or "TME") ("CAE" when individually referenced), a German company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Cenntro Electric Group,
 Inc;

● Cenntro Automotive S.A.S. ("CA COL" when individually referenced), a Colombian company and wholly-owned subsidiary of CAC;

● Cenntro Elecautomotiv, S.L. ("CE SPAIN" when individually referenced), a Spanish company and wholly-owned subsidiary of CEBV, changed its corporate name to Avantier Motors Spain, S.L., effective September
 22, 2025, as approved by shareholder resolution, and such change was registered with the Mercantile Registry on November 26, 2025;

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● Cenntro Electric B.V. ("CEBV" when individually referenced), a Dutch company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Cenntro Electric Group, Inc.;

● Cenntro Electric Colombia S.A.S. ("CE COL" when individually referenced), a Colombian company and wholly-owned subsidiary of CAC;

● Cenntro Electric Group Pty Limited ACN 619 054 938, ("CEGL" when individually referenced, formerly known as Cenntro Electric Group Limited before June 14, 2024), an Australian company and wholly-owned
 subsidiary of Cenntro, Inc.;

● Cenntro Electric Group (Europe) GmbH, (formerly Blitz F22-1 GmbH) ("CEGE" when individually referenced), a German company and wholly-owned subsidiary of CEBV.;

● Cenntro Electric Group, Inc. ("CEGI" when individually referenced), a Delaware company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cenntro Inc.;

● Cenntro Elektromobilite Araçlar A.Ş ("CEA" when individually referenced) a Turkish company and wholly-owned subsidiary of CEBV;

● Cenntro EV Center Italy S.R.L. ("CEV Italy" when individually referenced), an Italian company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CEBV, was deregistered on January 14, 2026;

● Cenntro Automotive Group Limited ("CAG HK" when individually referenced), a Hong Kong company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenntro Inc.;

● Cenntro Technology Corporation ("CTC" when individually referenced), a California corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of CEGI;

● Hangzhou Ronda Tech Co., Ltd. ("Ronda" when individually referenced), a PRC company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenntro Automotive Group Limited;

● Hangzhou Cenntro Autotech Co., Ltd. ("Autotech" when individually referenced), a PRC company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenntro Automotive Group Limited;

● Hangzhou Hengzhong Tech Co., Ltd. ("Hengzhong Tech" when individually referenced), a PRC company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hangzhou Cenntro Autotech Co., Ltd.;

● Hangzhou Hezhe Energy Technology Co. Ltd. ("Hangzhou Hezhe" when individually referenced), a PRC company and a 80% owned subsidiary of Hangzhou Ronda Tech Co., Ltd.

● Hangzhou Hezhe International Trading Co., Ltd. ("Hangzhou Hezhe Trading" when individually referenced), a PRC company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hangzhou Hezhe Energy Technology Co. Ltd.

● Jiangsu Tooniu Tech Co., Ltd. ("Tooniu" when individually referenced), a PRC company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenntro Automotive Group Limited;

● Pikka Electric Corporation ("PEC" when individually referenced), a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of CEGI;

● Simachinery Equipment Limited ("Simachinery Equipment" when individually referenced), a Hong Kong company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenntro Automotive Group Limited;

● Teemak Power (Hong Kong) Limited ("Teemak HK" when individually referenced), a Hong Kong company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teemak;

● Zhejiang Cenntro Machinery Co., Ltd. ("Zhejiang Machinery" when individually referenced), a PRC company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenntro Automotive Group Limited; and

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#### PART I
**Item 1.** **Business**<br>

#### Overview

With the global trend toward reducing the number of internal combustion engine ("ICE") vehicles, electric-battery and fuel cell technologies stand out as strong alternatives. Prior to COVID-19, battery costs significantly decreased over the past decade. We expect that over the long term, prices will continue to fall. According to research service Bloomberg NEF ("BNEF"), lithium-ion battery pack prices decreased from above $1,200 per kilowatt-hour in 2010 to $132/kWh in 2021. In real terms, this represented a decline of approximately 89%. We anticipate that battery prices will continue to decrease in the long-term. BNEF further forecasts that average prices are expected to fall by $3/kWh in 2025. Looking ahead, prices are expected to fall further over the next decade amid continued investment in R&D, manufacturing process improvements, and capacity expansion across the supply chain. Lithium prices are expected to ease as more extraction and refining capacity comes online. Battery prices are forecast to drop in 2026, though it'll be a smaller dip than 2025 due to high costs of raw materials and tariffs. The average price for a battery pack is expected to fall 3% next year to $105 per kilowatt-hour, according to the BNEF survey in 2025. By emphasizing investments in technology, supply-chains, vehicle distribution and aftermarket support, we have begun making our own battery packs, preparing battery cell production, by building up vehicle distribution and service networks, and introducing our cloud-based parts distribution systems. As investment in battery technology continues to increase, we believe these cost reductions outlined by BNEF will continue to improve the economics of battery-powered ECVs, like ours.

In addition to our investment in battery packing operations, we have established an asset-light, distributed manufacturing business model through which we may distribute our vehicles in unassembled semi-knockdown vehicle kits ("vehicle kits") for local assembly in addition to fully assembled vehicles. Some of our vehicle models have a modular design that allows for local assembly in micro factory facilities that require less capital investment. We manufacture our own vehicle kits for the Metro®, Teemak Series, and iChassis Series in our facilities in China and leverage the economies of scale of and the supply-chain availability in China to manufacture vehicle kits and fully assembled vehicles in our assembly plants in the United States. We also establish business relationships to assembly vehicles from vehicle kits in Europe with local vehicle assembly facilities. We believe our distributed manufacturing methodology allows us to execute our business plan with less capital than would be required by the traditional, vertically integrated automotive model and, in the long-term, drive higher profit margins.

Our distributed manufacturing model allows us to focus our efforts on the design of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) models and related technologies while outsourcing various portions of the manufacturing, assembly and marketing of our vehicles to qualified third parties, allowing the Company to operate with lower capital investment than traditional vertically integrated automotive companies. For the past several years, we relied substantially on private label channel partners to assemble and distribute the Metro® from vehicle kits that we manufactured in our facilities. Since 2021, we have expanded our vehicle portfolio beyond the Metro® by leveraging relationships with third party Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs") manufacturing partners, who complete our vehicle kits and in some case fully assembled vehicles, with final assembly of vehicle kits performed in our own facilities in North America and Europe. Our relationships with such third parties, our "manufacturing partners," have allowed us to forego expensive capital investments in our own facilities and operate within our historic working capital limitations.

Throughout 2022 and 2023, we began to re-align our distribution and marketing strategy away from relying mainly on third-party channel partners to a distribution model that combines Company-operated EV Centers with local distribution channels and dealer networks, with goals of improving overall operational efficiencies, product quality, brand value, market share, customer support and service.

During 2024 and 2025, the Company refined its distribution strategy to better align with regional market developments and long-term capital efficiency objectives. In European markets, where competitive and macroeconomic conditions warranted a more asset-light approach, the Company transitioned from Company-operated EV Centers to a distribution partner-led model, enabling greater operational flexibility and more efficient deployment of resources. In North America, the Company distributes its vehicles primarily through local dealer networks, supported by Company-operated EV Centers that serve as regional anchors for brand presence, customer service, and after-sales support, with local assembly facilities maintained in Barstow, California and Freehold, New Jersey. The resulting blended model, a dealer-led distribution network complemented by Company-operated EV Centers in North America, and a channel partner-driven approach in international markets, reflects the Company's ongoing commitment to optimizing its go-to-market strategy in response to the specific commercial opportunities and challenges of each market region.

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#### Corporate Structure and History
Cenntro Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 9, 2023, under The Nevada Revised Statutes (the "NRS"). Our principal executive offices are located at 33 Wood Avenue South, Suite 600, PMB #3572 Iselin, New Jersey, 08830, and our telephone number is (732) 820-6757. Our current registered office and current principal place of business in Nevada are located at 701 S. Carson Street, Suite 200, Carson City, NV 89701. Our website address is www.cenntroauto.com.

Cenntro is a holding company incorporated in Nevada and headquartered in New Jersey. As a holding company with no material operations of its own, Cenntro Inc. conducts operations through its subsidiaries in the United States, Australia, Europe, Mexico, Hong Kong, the Dominican Republic, and in the People's Republic of China, which we refer to as the PRC or China.

On November 5, 2021, our predecessor Naked Brand Group Limited ("NBG") entered into an acquisition agreement with Cenntro Automotive Group Limited ("CAG") to effect a combination through reverse merger which occurred on December 30, 2021 (the "Combination"), whereby NBG purchased ordinary shares of CAG to effect the Combination using 174,853,546 ordinary shares (the "Acquisition Shares") serving as good and valuable consideration. Immediately after the closing of the Combination, we changed our name from "Naked Brand Group Limited" to "Cenntro Electric Group Limited" and the business conducted by Cenntro became the business conducted by the Company. The transaction was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in which Cenntro was determined to be the accounting acquirer.

On February 27, 2024, our predecessor CEGL, a public company incorporated under the laws of Australia completed the Redomiciliation of CEGL. As a result of the Redomiciliation, the jurisdiction of incorporation of the ultimate parent company of the Cenntro group of companies was changed from Australia to Nevada, and CEGL became a subsidiary of the Company.

Prior to June 30, 2022, the Company historically qualified as a 'foreign private issuer' for purposes of reporting under the Exchange Act and filing registration statements under the Securities Act. As of June 30, 2022, or the end of the Company's second fiscal quarter in 2022, the Company ceased to qualify as a "foreign private issuer" as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act and Rule 3b-4 under the Exchange Act. Accordingly, effective as of January 1, 2023, the Company became obligated to file reports with the SEC as a "domestic issuer" under the Securities Act.

The following diagram illustrates our current corporate structure as of the date of this Annual Report:

![](image00001.jpg)

On March 22, 2013, Cenntro Motor Corporation ("CMC") was registered in the State of Delaware. Mr. Peter Wang was the founder and sole director of CMC. CMC conducted business to design and develop electric utility vehicles.

On January 28, 2014, Cenntro Automotives Group Limited ("CAG BVI") was formed in British Virgin Islands to conduct electric vehicle ("EV") related business worldwide outside of U.S.A. On January 29, 2014, CAG BVI acquired CMC. CMC changed its name from "Cenntro Motor Corporation" to "Cenntro Motors Corporation" on August 5, 2014, and further changed from "Cenntro Motors Corporation" to "Cenntro Automotive Corporation" on October 7, 2014.

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On July 20, 2015, CAG BVI acquired Sinomachinery Equipment Limited, a Hong Kong corporation with its manufacturing subsidiary in PRC, Zhejiang Sinomachinery. Sinomachinery Equipment Limited was renamed Simachinery Equipment Limited on November 2, 2015. Zhejiang Sinomachinery registered Zhejiang Xbean Tech Co. Ltd. in PRC on December 28, 2016.

On August 22, 2014, Cenntro Motors Group Limited was formed in Cayman Islands, which was renamed as Cenntro Automotive Group Limited ("CAG Cayman") on October 15, 2014.

On February 15, 2016, CAG Cayman formed its subsidiary, CAG HK (formerly Cenntro Automotive (Hong Kong) Limited), in Hong Kong. On March 2, 2016, CAG HK changed its name to "Cenntro Automotive Group Limited". Subsequently CAG HK took over all Hong Kong and mainland China subsidiaries of CAG Cayman.

On May 6, 2015, CAG HK registered Autotech in PRC.

On May 26, 2016, CAG Cayman merged with CAG BVI and CAG Cayman being the surviving entity. After the merger, all shareholders of CAG BVI automatically became the shareholders of CAG Cayman and the percentage of ownership unchanged. CAG Cayman inherited and took over all existing rights, assets and liabilities of CAG BVI. Subsequently CAG BVI was closed and cancelled. CAG Cayman became the controlling parent company to continue carrying out the business plan and operations.

In August 2016, Autotech acquired 100% equity interest of Hengzhong Tech in PRC.

On June 5, 2017, CAG HK registered Ronda in PRC.

In January 2018, Autotech acquired 100% equity interest of Shengzhou Machinery in PRC.

On December 19, 2018, CAG HK registered Tooniu (formerly Zhejiang Tooniu Tech Co., Ltd.) in PRC, which was relocated and renamed Jiangsu Tooniu Tech Co., Ltd. on November 24, 2022.

On January 20, 2021, CAG HK registered Zhejiang Machinery in PRC to take over and replace Shengzhou Machinery, which is now dormant.

On March 3, 2022, CEGI acquired 100% shares of CEGE (formerly Blitz F22-1 GmbH), a shell company registered on January 13, 2022 in Germany. On November 24, 2023, CEGI transferred 100% shares of CEGE to CEBV.

On March 23, 2022, CEGI acquired 65% of equity interest in CAE (formerly Tropos Motors Europe GmbH), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mosolf SE & Co. KG, a limited liability partnership incorporated under the laws of Germany, ("Mosolf"). On January 31, 2023, CEGI further acquired from Mosolf the remaining 35% equity interest in CAE.

On May 23, 2022, we dissolved both of our previously dormant Nevada subsidiaries Naked Brand Group, Inc. and Naked Inc.

On June 8, 2022, Cennatic was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CAC. Cennatic in turn incorporated Cennatic MX in Mexico on August 24, 2022. CAC later transferred all shares in Cennatic Power to CEGI on September 30, 2022.

On November 30, 2022, CAC set up CEG DOM, a 99% owned subsidiary in Dominican Republic.

On December 12, 2022, CEGI incorporated its fully subsidiary CEBV in the Netherlands. CEBV further established CEA, a wholly-owned subsidiary in Turkey on February 21, 2023.

On December 16, 2022, CEGE invested in Antric GmbH ("Antric") and became a 25% shareholder of Antric. On August 31, 2023, CAE acquired the other 75% shares of Antric from Eric Diederich and Moritz Heibrock, the original founders of Antric.

On January 16, 2023, CAC incorporated its wholly-owned subsidiary CA COL in Colombia.

On January 31, 2023, CEGI incorporated its wholly-owned subsidiary Teemak in the state of Delaware. On May 17, 2023, Teemak formed its wholly-owned subsidiary Teemak HK in Hong Kong. On March 6, 2025, Teemak changed its name to Bison Motors Inc.

On February 14, 2023, CEGI acquired all shares of Avantier, a company incorporated on November 17, 2017, in the state of Delaware with no operations at nil consideration. On March 13, 2023, Avantier formed its wholly-owned subsidiary Avantier HK in Hong Kong.

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On March 29, 2023, CAC incorporated its wholly-owned subsidiary, CE COL, in Colombia.

On May 8, 2023, CEBV established its wholly-owned subsidiary, CEV Italy, in Italy.

On May 19, 2023, CEBV acquired 100% of equity interest in CE SPAIN in Spain from an individual Don Yong Wang.

On May 31, 2023, Zhejiang Xbean Tech Co., Ltd. was deregistered.

On August 3, 2023, CEGI incorporated its wholly-owned subsidiary, PEC, in the state of Delaware.

On August 24, 2023, CEGI incorporated its wholly-owned subsidiary, CTC, in the state of California.

On March 9, 2023, Cenntro Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the state of Nevada.

On February 27, 2024, pursuant to the Redomiciliation CEGL became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cenntro Inc. As a result of the Redomiciliation, the jurisdiction of incorporation of the ultimate parent company of the Cenntro group of companies was changed from Australia to Nevada, and CEGL became a subsidiary of the Company.

On June 23, 2021, Hangzhou Ronda acquired 20% interest of Hangzhou Hezhe Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Hangzhou Hezhe"). On May 8, 2024, the Company entered into a new equity investing agreement to acquire another 60% of Hangzhou Hezhe's equity interest. On July 15, 2025, Hangzhou Hezhe incorporated its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hangzhou Hezhe International Trading co., Ltd.

On April 24, 2025, Cenntro Automotive Corporation disposed of all its remaining equity interests in Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L, and the entity is no longer owned or controlled by Cenntro Group.

On September 22, 2025, CE SPAIN changed its corporate name to Avantier Motors Spain, S.L., which was registered with the Mercantile Registry on November 26, 2025.

On October 22, 2025, Zhejiang Sinomachinery Co., Ltd. was deregistered.

On November 12, 2025, Shengzhou Cenntro Machinery Co., Ltd. was deregistered.

On January 1, 2026, Cenntro Inc. incorporated its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Averra Electric Mobility Inc and Autotrax.ai Inc. in the state of Delaware.

On January 14, 2026, Cenntro EV Center Italy S.R.L. was deregistered.

#### Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act
Pursuant to the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "HFCAA"), if the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the "PCAOB"), is unable to inspect an issuer's auditors for three consecutive years, the issuer's securities are prohibited to trade on a U.S. stock exchange. The PCAOB issued a Determination Report on December 16, 2021 (the "Determination Report") which found that the PCAOB was unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms headquartered in: (1) mainland China of the People's Republic of China because of a position taken by one or more authorities in mainland China; and (2) Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region and dependency of the PRC, because of a position taken by one or more authorities in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the Determination Report identified the specific registered public accounting firms which are subject to these determinations. On December 23, 2022, United States Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "AHFCAA"), which amended the HFCA Act by requiring the SEC to prohibit an issuer's securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three. If trading of our shares of Common Stock is prohibited under the HFCA Act in the future because the PCAOB determines that it cannot inspect or fully investigate our auditor at such future time, Nasdaq may determine to delist our Common Stock.

On August 26, 2022, the PCAOB signed the SOP Agreements with the CSRC and China's Ministry of Finance. The SOP Agreements established a specific, accountable framework to make possible complete inspections and investigations by the PCAOB of audit firms based in mainland China and Hong Kong, as required under U.S. law.

On December 15, 2022, the PCAOB announced its completion of inspections and investigations of PCAOB-registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong in 2022. Accordingly, the PCAOB vacated its Determination Report. As a result, we do not expect to be identified as a "Commission-Identified Issuer" under the HFCAA for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, after we file our annual report on Form 10-K for such fiscal year. However, whether the PCAOB will continue to conduct inspections and investigations of PCAOB-registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong completely to its satisfaction is subject to uncertainty and depends on several factors out of our, and our auditor's, control. Such factors include positions taken by authorities of the PRC. We expect the PCAOB will continue to demand complete access to inspections and investigations to accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong in the future and the PCAOB has stated that it has made plans to resume regular inspections in early 2023 and beyond.

Under the HFCAA, the PCAOB is required to make its determination on an annual basis with regards to its ability to fully inspect and investigate accounting firms based in mainland China and Hong Kong. The possibility of being a "Commission-Identified Issuer" under the HFCAA and risk of delisting could continue to adversely affect the trading price of our securities. Should the PCAOB again encounter impediments to inspections and investigations in mainland China or Hong Kong as a result of positions taken by any authority in either jurisdiction, the PCAOB will issue new determinations under the HFCAA as and when appropriate.

Our current auditor, GGF CPA LTD ("GGF"), (fka Guangzhou Good Faith CPA LTD), the independent registered public accounting firm that issues the audit report included in this annual report on Form 10-K, as a firm registered with the PCAOB (PCAOB ID:2729), is subject to laws in the U.S. pursuant to which the PCAOB conducts regular inspections to assess its compliance with the applicable professional standards. GGF, whose audit report is included in this report, is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. While our auditor is based in the PRC and is registered with PCAOB and subject to PCAOB inspection, in the event it is later determined that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely the Company's auditor because of a position taken by an authority in a foreign jurisdiction, then such lack of inspection could cause trading of our securities to be prohibited under the HFCA Act, and ultimately result in a determination by a securities exchange to delist the Company's securities. The PCAOB continues to demand complete access in mainland China and Hong Kong moving forward and resumed regular inspections in 2023 and beyond, as well as to continue pursuing ongoing investigations and initiate new investigations as needed. The PCAOB has also indicated that it will act immediately to consider the need to issue new determinations with the HFCA Act, if needed.

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#### Transfers of Cash to and from Our Subsidiaries
Cash transfers through the Company since inception are primarily attributed to: 1) capital contribution from CEGL to its subsidiaries; 2) shareholder loans from CEGL to its subsidiaries; or 3) payment from one group company to another through intercompany transactions. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the total material cash transfer of other assets within the organization was approximately USD 2,598,709. An aggregate amount of USD 1,809,922 was transferred from operating subsidiaries to the holding companies as repayment to intercompany advances. As of the date of this Annual Report, none of our operating subsidiaries have made any dividend or distributions to the holding company or through the intermediate holding companies, or to investors including U.S. investors.

Our subsidiaries are permitted to pay dividends to us only out of their accumulated profits. Additionally, each of our subsidiaries in the PRC must make appropriations from after-tax profit to a statutory surplus reserve fund. The reserve fund requires an annual appropriation of 10% of after-tax profit (determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the PRC at each year-end) after offsetting accumulated losses from prior years until such reserve reaches 50% of the subsidiary's registered capital. The reserve fund can only be used to increase the registered capital and eliminate further losses of the respective companies under PRC regulations. These reserves are not distributable as cash dividends, loans or advances. A PRC company cannot distribute any profits until any losses from the prior fiscal years have been offset. Profits retained from prior fiscal years may be distributed together with distributable profits from the current fiscal year. Total restrictions placed on the distribution of the Company's PRC subsidiaries' net assets were approximately $28.5 million, or 72% of the Company's total consolidated net assets as of December 31, 2025.

In addition, under the regulations of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the PRC ("SAFE"), Renminbi is not convertible into foreign currencies for capital account items, such as loans, repatriation of investments, and investments outside of China, unless the prior approval of the SAFE is obtained and prior registration with the SAFE is made.

#### Our Industry

#### The ECV Market
According to a July 2025 report by Precedence Research, the global EV market was valued at approximately $988.70 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately $2,529.10 billion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of 11% from 2025 to 2034. Factors such as increases in demand for fuel-efficient, high-performance and low-emission vehicles, along with stringent government rules and regulations toward vehicle emissions are expected to drive the growth of the electric vehicle market. In comparison, IMARC Group projects the global electric commercial vehicle (ECV) market to reach revenues of $190.9 billion in 2025, with a steady annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2033) of 25.56%, reaching $1,298.26 billion by 2033.

Many governments around the world, including the United States, China, Germany, and various other European countries, are regulating vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards and offering incentives to commercial and government operators to purchase more energy efficient vehicles. The mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from internal combustion engine ("ICE") vehicles is an integral part of various nations' strategies to meet the objectives of the 2015 Paris Agreement, which the United States rejoined in February 2021. As of the date of this Annual Report, a growing number of countries have made announcements regarding their intention to phase out ICE vehicles include the following:

• China: Plans for battery-electric, hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles to constitute 20% of new car sales by 2025 and a majority by 2035;

• France: Aims to phase out ICE vehicle sales by 2040;

• Germany: No registration of ICE vehicles by 2035 (aligns with the EU's regulations); cities can ban diesel cars;

• India: 30% of vehicle sales to be electric by 2030, with incentive programs in place;

• Japan: Incentive program in place for EV and hybrids sales; and

• United Kingdom: Ban the sale of new ICE cars starting in 2035.

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In the United States, the former Biden administration announced plans to achieve net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050. In 2021, President Biden signed an executive order to replace over 600,000 civilian federal vehicles with U.S.-made zero-emission models and set a target to make half of all new vehicles electric by 2030. The administration also aimed to install over 500,000 EV chargers nationwide and expand tax credits and incentives for EVs and related manufacturing. In November 2021, President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which included $7.5 billion for EV charging infrastructure and $6 billion for domestic battery production and recycling. In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was enacted, offering a 30% tax credit for commercial ECVs and allocating additional funds under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act to support the commercial EV market. While federal policy support varies, many states are independently driving EV adoption through financial incentives, emissions regulations, and infrastructure investments. Several states in the United States have also announced the ban of *new* ICE vehicles including California and New York by 2035. The state of California is leading the nation with stringent emission standards and a target to phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers rebates of up to $7,500 for EV purchases.

Incentive programs and new regulations affecting passenger and commercial vehicles vary by country. However, there is strong sentiment to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions from leading governments. For heavy-duty vehicles, the European Union mandated a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions (from 2019 levels) by 2025 and a 30% reduction target (from 2019 levels) by 2030. Also, by 2025, manufacturers will be required to ensure that at least a 2% market share of the sales of new vehicles is made up of zero-and-low-emission vehicles to counteract steadily increasing road traffic emissions. For light-duty vehicles, the European Union has mandated a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2025 and a 31% reduction target by 2030. The European Union may impose financial penalties on vehicle manufacturers for failure to achieve certain CO2 emission targets imposed on such manufacturers, with such penalties scaling upward based on the level of CO2 emission exceedance for their vehicles. We believe that increasing government regulations and incentives, together with shifting consumer preferences, will encourage significant growth in the market for ECVs.

#### The Hydrogen Vehicle Market
The global hydrogen vehicle market is projected to experience significant growth over the next few decades, driven by government incentives, advancements in fuel cell technology, and increasing environmental regulations. According to Markets and Data, the market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 31.94% from 2025 to 2032, reaching approximately $19.92 billion by 2032. According to Fortune Business Insights, the market is segmented by range, with long-range hydrogen vehicles (above 500 miles) expected to see the highest growth due to demand for commercial fleets, trucks, and intercity buses. The North American market, led by California, is also seeing growth due to strong policy support and investments in refueling infrastructure.

United States: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated $9.5 billion for clean hydrogen development, with additional state-level incentives such as California's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

European Union: The EU Hydrogen Strategy aims to install at least 40 GW of electrolyzer capacity by 2030. Countries like Germany, France, and the UK have introduced grants and tax incentives to promote hydrogen mobility.

China: The government offers subsidies of up to $19,000 per hydrogen vehicle and aims to deploy 1 million fuel cell vehicles by 2035.

Japan & South Korea: These nations provide heavy incentives for hydrogen infrastructure and have ambitious targets for fuel cell vehicle adoption and refueling stations expansion

#### Last-mile Delivery and City Services
The last-mile delivery market in the United States and the European Union is quickly expanding, driven by the rapid growth in the e-commerce industry resulting from consumer preference for faster deliveries, significant increases in online purchases after 2020 and governmental focus on low emission urban logistics models. We believe consumer behavior will accelerate the online transformation of retail businesses and the expected need for efficient last-mile delivery ECVs.

We believe there is a growing sustainability trend among companies to reduce their carbon footprint and incorporate ECVs into their commercial delivery fleets. A number of well-established companies, such as Amazon, FedEx, UPS and Walmart, have made announcements about their intentions to reduce CO2 emissions and/or become carbon-neutral by a specified future date. A number of these companies have committed to purchase large quantities of ECVs (some of which are not yet commercially available) to transition their fleets over the next several years, with a focus on enhancing their last-mile delivery services, as well as lowering their operating costs, all while reducing their carbon footprint.

#### Our Products
As an electric commercial vehicle ("ECV") provider, we have developed a full line of vehicle models to meet the market demand and fit various commercial needs and applications. As of the date of this Annual Report, we offer six series of commercial vehicle models and some electric charged products that are ready to be sold on the global markets. We are also developing second generation hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 semi-tractor and have assembled the first prototype in California.

#### The Metro®
The Metro® is a customizable ECV used in commercial applications such as city utility services (i.e., street cleaners, firetrucks and garbage trucks) and last-mile delivery. The Metro® was "born electric," meaning that, unlike many other ECVs that are converted from existing ICE designs, the Metro® was purpose-built from inception to be highly energy efficient and providing for a greater range, implementing a number of proprietary design elements, including a lightweight structure and efficient power system.

The Metro® chassis is designed with a unique cab-forward feature. By moving the cab of the Metro® forward over the front wheels, we have been able to increase its cargo volume ratio and decrease the cost of materials used in its manufacturing. In addition, the chassis of the Metro® has been designed to support a variety of fittings, allowing the vehicle to be used for a number of different applications, which we believe is a feature rarely offered by other ECV manufacturers and gives us the opportunity to market the Metro® to a wider array of potential end-users. We believe our lightweight chassis structure and cab-forward design of the Metro® enable greater payload and cargo volume with lower vehicle weight and smaller vehicle size, compared to other like-size ECVs. Our modular vehicle design enables us to manufacture a wide range of variations of Metro® models around a uniform chassis structure.

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The Metro® complies with all applicable vehicle safety standards related to light-duty commercial vehicles in North America and the Asian and European countries in which it is sold. The Metro® has passed N1 homologation requirements in Asia. We have obtained EU Small Series Type Approval for our new model of the Metro® under N1 vehicle classification, which includes an annual sales limitation of 1,500 units into the European Union market. In the United States, the Metro® qualifies as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (an "NEV") with low-speed modifications, and, as a result, is not required to pass the United States high speed front-end impact test. NEVs are built to have a top speed of 25 miles per hour (40 km/h) and have a maximum loaded weight of 3,000 lbs. (1,400 kgs) and are classified by the United States Department of Transportation as low-speed vehicles. This qualification generally limits the Metro® to roads with posted maximum speed limits of 35 miles per hour (56 km/h). Under the EU Small Series N1 Type Approval, the Metro® does not have comparable speed limitations in the European Union.

We offer the Metro MR, an electric compact utility vehicle designed for last-mile delivery and urban logistics applications, particularly in densely populated environments. The Metro MR features a compact form factor and is designed to support efficient operations in narrow streets and high-traffic urban areas, making it suitable for applications such as parcel delivery, food distribution, and municipal services. We have developed customized versions of the Metro MR tailored to specific regional requirements, including the Japanese market, where regulatory standards and operational conditions differ from other regions. In January 2025, we announced that we secured an order for 500 customized Metro MR vehicles for delivery in Japan, reflecting demand for small-format electric commercial vehicles in urban markets and supporting our expansion into Asia.

#### Logistar™ Series
Logistar™ Series are the vehicles for on-road applications with the gross vehicle weight rate ("GVWR") under 19,500 lbs. It consists of Logistar 100 (LS100), Logistar 200 (LS200), Logistar 210 (LS210), Logistar 260 (LS260), Logistar 300 (LS300), Logistar 400 (LS400), and Logistar 450 (LS450). LS100, LS200, LS210, and LS260 meet with European Union regulatory requirement and are mainly targeted for European markets, and LS300, LS400 and LS450 meet with U.S. regulatory requirements and are mainly targeted for North American markets.

We have introduced the Logistar™ 450 (LS450) both in U.S. and Europe markets since 2024. It is classified as Class 4 truck in US and as M2 Type in Europe. LS450 has four different configurations (versions), Cab-chassis version, cargo truck version, delivery van version, and passenger van version. The cab-chassis version, cargo truck version, and delivery van version are targeted at US markets and passenger van version is targeted at Europe markets. We have completed compliances with DOT requirements in 2023 and received certificate from EPA on September 14, 2023, CARB GHG certificate from CARB on December 14, 2023, and CARB ZEP certificate from CARB on May 24, 2024. Currently our LS450 passenger version is sold with an OEM arrangement with QEV. In 2025, we successfully delivered 99 units of our Logistar® 450P electric buses to QEV Technologies, S.L. in Europe. The LS450P units are part of a larger order received in early 2025 and represent a collaborative development between Cenntro and QEV. The LS450P is designed for short-distance shuttle and public transportation applications and has obtained European Union M2 Type Approval, enabling our deployment across European markets. We intend to continue production and delivery of additional units to fulfill the remaining order and to support further demand in Europe and other markets.

In the United States market, during 2025 we continued to advance the commercialization of the LS450 as a Class 4 battery-electric commercial vehicle targeting fleet and commercial operators. We delivered 12 units of the LS450 in the U.S. market during 2025, with sales concentrated in cargo truck and delivery van configurations.

In addition, we have made significant progress in securing government incentive support for the LS450 through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program ("NYTVIP"), a rolling voucher program administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ("NYSERDA") that is designed to reduce the acquisition cost of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The LS450 has been confirmed as a fully eligible vehicle under the NYTVIP program as a Class 4 zero-emission battery electric vehicle. As of the date of this Annual Report, a total of 55 LS450 units have been submitted for NYTVIP approval through our authorized dealer network, with all applications having entered the review stage without deficiency notices or documentation challenges. Based on the applicable incentive structure for Class 4 vehicles, the estimated aggregate subsidy amount for the submitted applications is approximately $6.7 million, subject to final administrative approval. The Company believes the subsidy is highly probable of realization given the vehicle's eligibility status, the non-competitive rolling-allocation funding structure of the program, and the current clean submission status of all pending applications. We believe participation in the NYTVIP program meaningfully enhances the commercial attractiveness of the LS450 to fleet operators in New York State and supports our broader U.S. market development efforts.

The Logistar™ 400 is a medium-duty electric commercial truck designed to meet the delivery requirements of tier 1 logistics companies as well as upfitters. The Logistar™ 400 is a U.S. Class 4 (over 14,000 lbs.) truck under U.S. truck classification. It can be configured as a delivery van or a shuttle bus or equipped with a cargo box or a truck bed. In addition, the Logistar™ 400 can be upfitted for different applications of city service, such as a vending truck, fire truck, garbage truck and repair truck. We expect that the most common use of the Logistar™ 400 will be for intra-city delivery. The Logistar™ 400 has a cargo volume that is over three times the cargo volume of the Metro® and a payload capacity more than seven times the payload capacity of the Metro®. On June 23, we received certification for our LS400 by the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") as a zero-emission vehicle in the state of California. The certification is awarded to vehicle manufacturers who meet specific emissions standards in compliance with California Air Resources Board ("CARB") regulations. In December 2022, the LS400 previously received its certificate of conformity from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"). Because we received credentials from both CARB and the EPA, we can now sell our LS400 in every state throughout the U.S.

In December 2023, the LS400 received approval from the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") to participate in California's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project ("HVIP") in the state of California, providing a $60,000 point-of-sale voucher for the Company's customers. The LS400's certification as a zero-emission vehicle cleared the way for the LS400 to be approved for participation in the HVIP.

The approval to participate in the HVIP program is awarded to vehicle manufacturers, like Cenntro, that meet specific on-road zero-emission powertrain standards in compliance with CARB regulations. California's HVIP incentive program is intended to advance adoption and commercialization of fleet vehicles, helping to reduce the total cost of ownership of hybrid and zero-emission commercial vehicles in the state of California. On December 27, 2024, we received notice from California's HVIP incentive program that our LS400 model has been removed from HVIP eligibility. We are actively working with HVIP to address vehicle eligibility.

We have also designed the Logistar™ 200, a multi-purpose vehicle customized for transporting light goods specifically for the EU market. The Logistar™ 200 is designed to qualify as an N1 category truck in the European Union and is available in three models: (i) as a van, (ii) as a flat-bed truck, and (iii) as a cargo truck. Each of the three models is specialized for last-mile delivery, city delivery and city services. We completed homologation of the Logistar™ 200 in the European Union in January 2022 and it is commercially available in the EU market, and countries that adopt EU vehicle homologations. We introduced the LS210 model in October 2024, following its successful homologation in the European Union on May 10, 2024. While the LS210 maintains similar specifications to the LS200, it features significant improvements and new capabilities. The LS210 is an upgrade of the LS200, and replaced the market of LS200 in 2025. We sold 120 LS210s during the year of 2025.

The Logistar™ 260, or LS 260, is positioned above the Logistar™ 200 model and defines a new size in the van segment. With dimensions of 5.50 meters long, 1.85 meters wide and a height of 2 meters, the LS 260 offers a cargo space of 7.5 cubic meters or 265 cubic feet, two side loading doors and convenient rear doors with a loading opening of up to 270°. The load volume, payload and range of the Logistar™ 260 will be targeted for a wide range of applications in the trades, couriers, express and parcel services, logistics solutions, and facility management. In 2025, the LS 260 passed all homologation tests in accordance with European Union (EU) standards and requirements and received EU type approval. We sold 27 LS260s during the year 2025 in the EU market.

The Logistar™ 100, or LS 100, is a versatile, compact light cargo van purpose-built to serve diverse commercial applications, especially in population-dense urban areas. The vehicle has a range of 74 miles (118 kilometers) (WLTP), 1151 lbs. (525 kg) of payload, and a cargo capacity of 73.3 cubic feet (2 cubic meters). The combination of its cargo space and multiple entry points at the side and rear of the vehicle makes the LS100 ideal for multiple applications, including package delivery, trade and maintenance services, hospitality, and catering. The LS100 completed all homologation tests in compliance with the standards and requirements of the European Union (EU) in July and received type approval from the EU in August. As a result, and as of the date of this Annual Report, the LS100 is eligible for sale in all 27 EU member states and other countries that adopt EU vehicle homologation standards.

We have decided to discontinue marketing and selling the LS100 product line as part of our strategic shift toward heavier commercial vehicles. Once we complete selling our remaining LS100 inventory, we will focus on serving our commercial vehicle customers who require heavier-duty trucks.

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In January 2023, we introduced the Logistar™ 300 (LS300) in a full-size van segment. The LS 300 sets a new benchmark for all electric commercial work trucks. This model boasts 370 cubic feet of storage space and a payload of 3307 lbs. along with a range of 270 miles. The vehicle can also be made available either as a van or as cab chassis that may be customized. On March 1, 2024, we received EPA certification and on June 21, 2024, we received California CARB certification for LS300. In July 2024, we assembled LS300DV (delivery van version) and LS300C (cargo truck version) in our Barstow Facility and introduced them in US West Coast markets.

#### Teemak™ Series
Our Teemak™ Series are off-road vehicle models for field utility applications, including The Teemak™ and Teemak™ TB. The Teemak™ is designed for off-road applications for utility or leisure use. The Teemak™ TB is designed for agricultural and forestry uses and currently meets all EU vehicle type regulatory requirements. Following a strategic pause in production to realign resources toward our heavy truck series in 2024, we recommenced active research and development of an enhanced Teemak™ Series during 2025, incorporating product improvements informed by accumulated field experience and evolving customer requirements in the off-road utility segment. We anticipate launching the enhanced Teemak™ Series in the fourth quarter of 2026, targeting primarily the North American market. Development efforts in 2026 will focus on further improving product quality, electric powertrain performance, and application-specific capabilities to broaden the series' suitability across diverse off-road operating environments, including utility, agricultural, and forestry use cases.

#### Avantier™ Series
The Avantier™ Series are our micro ECV models. This series includes two vehicle models, the Avantier™ **c** and the Avantier™ **α.** They are smaller in size and are purpose-built for dense urban uses. The Avantier™ **c** is a two-seater utility ECV while Avantier™ **α** is a four-seater passenger EV. In 2024, we introduced two new models to the Avantier Series: the Avantier Ex and Avantier Commuter. The Avantier Ex is similar to the Avantier c but offers more competitive pricing. The Avantier Commuter, also a four-seat, five-door passenger EV, features a larger size, with 50kw power and an estimated range of up to 320 kilometers on a single charge. Both new models target markets outside the USA. We received European Union Type M1K approval for the Avantier Commuter on August 21, 2024, and European Union Type LS7e approval for the Avantier Ex on January 15, 2025.

#### Antric One
The Antric One is a cargo bike designed for last mile city logistics. It is especially designed for- and useful in narrow city streets and pedestrian zones. One unique selling proposition for the Antric One compared to other vehicles is, that the Antric One is a cargo-bike. Thus, no driver's license is required to operate it and the Antric One is permitted to use bike lanes, which makes the vehicle particularly agile in dense city centers. Another advantage includes the Antric One's exchangeable batteries. A battery-swap for the Antric One takes less than a minute and each swap enables the driver to ride for approximately 50 km. Compared to other cargo bikes the Antric One has a robust construction, cargo volume and payload (>2m3 volume, 270kg payload in the container). The production for Antric One began in November 2022. The production of our advanced version of the Antric One commenced in February 2024. We anticipate the advanced version of the Antric One to be less expensive to produce while maintaining its high quality. We intend to include new features to this second generation Antric One that will make riding easier and more comfortable.

#### Cenntro iChassis™
We also developed Cenntro iChassis™, which was previously referred to as the ePortee™, an open-platform and programmable ('smart') chassis product. The iChassis™ is designed to be a basic modular building block for use by automakers and special vehicle upfitters in the design of automated or autonomous driving vehicles.

Through our advancements in vehicle digitization and digital control ('drive-by-wire') capabilities, we commercially launched this product as an industry pioneer. The Cenntro iChassis™ allows third-party developers to integrate detection devices (i.e., lidar, radar, ultra-sound, infrared and other sensory devices) and third-party or proprietary decision-making software to permit vehicles based on the programmable chassis to be driven autonomously. We sold 176 iChassis in 2025.

#### Bison Motors (BM860H)

#### Emerging and Next-Generation Products
Beyond our current vehicle lineup, we maintain a pipeline of next-generation energy and power technology products under development, reflecting our broader strategic vision to address evolving energy infrastructure challenges. These initiatives include methanol-based hydrogen generation systems designed to provide on-site hydrogen supply for hydrogen fueling stations, remote charging stations, and off-grid power installations — offering a practical solution to the logistical challenges of hydrogen transportation and the limitations of grid transmission capacity in certain regions of the United States. In addition, the Company has successfully developed and validated solid-state battery manufacturing capabilities, which we believe represent a significant advancement in energy density and safety for next-generation electric vehicle applications. We are also advancing a range of product development initiatives across multiple applications in new energy charging, energy storage, and energy efficiency. The Company intends to leverage these technology reserves to expand its product portfolio and addressable market opportunities in the coming years, as commercial and regulatory conditions continue to support the transition toward cleaner energy solutions.

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#### Our Product Development and Manufacturing Process
Our capability of vehicle development is at the core of what we believe positions us to compete effectively in the ECV market. Since inception in 2013 through December 31, 2025, we have spent approximately USD94.4 million in research and development activities related to our operations, developing various technologies and products, including the following:

#### Vehicle Development
We have allocated resources and efforts for vehicles that we believe the market demands. We have developed and maintained five vehicle model series: Metro®, Logistar™, Teemak™, Avantier™, and Bison Motors. We believe successful vehicle development will put us in a position to become a leading Greener Energy Commercial Vehicle provider who offers a full line of electric and hydrogen powered commercial vehicles.

#### Vehicle Charger Development
We have developed level 2 AC chargers (7kw/10kw/22kw) and level 3 DC chargers (120kw), which have received EU CE and US ETL certificates. These chargers will support the charge of the vehicles that we sell to our customers as well as the vehicles that are made by other auto manufacturers as long as they meet the EU (Mennekes/CCS2) and USA (J1772/CCS1) standards. In 2025, we expanded our charging product portfolio with the development of a mobile energy storage and charging solution, available across multiple capacity configurations ranging from 3kWh to 209kWh, designed to address a broad range of use cases including residential emergency backup, personal and commercial vehicle charging, outdoor and off-grid applications, and fleet charging support. The mobile charging units have obtained UL 9540, UL 1973, FCC Part 15, and CE certifications, reflecting compliance with applicable U.S. and European safety and electromagnetic standards. The product line is currently in the configuration and validation stage, with commercial-scale sales expected to commence in 2026.

Electric vehicle chargers are essential for ECV users to charge their ECV for daily use. Many ECV users need to install their own charging stations instead of relying on public charge stations. It would be more convenient and more practical if our customers could purchase their vehicle chargers directly from us when they buy ECVs from us. It will be guaranteed that the charger will work with our vehicle seamlessly.

#### Manufacturing
We have established an asset-light manufacturing business model under both a distributed manufacturing model and original equipment manufacturing ("OEM") model. Our distributed manufacturing model focuses on the production of semi-knock down vehicle kits from our centralized manufacturing facilities which are then distributed for local final assembly. Alternatively, we work with tier-one automakers under our OEM model who produce completed vehicles for us that meet our design and specifications.

Under our distributed manufacturing model, some of our vehicle models have a modular design that allows for local assembly in small factory facilities which require less capital investment. We manufacture our own vehicle kits in our facilities in China where we leverage the economies of scale coupled with our mature supply-chain to efficiently manufacture vehicle kits.

Under our OEM manufacturing model, we contracted well established third-party automobile manufacturers, such as Seres, Chery, and JMC, to manufacture vehicle kits and completed vehicles for us. In some cases, we provide technology and vehicle modules to the OEM contractors.

We believe our distributed manufacturing and OEM manufacturing methodologies allows us to execute our business plan with less capital than would be required by the traditional, vertically integrated automotive model and, in the long-term, drive higher profit margins.

As of the date of this Annual Report, we are operating four manufacturing and/or assembly facilities: two in the US (Barstow, California and Freehold, New Jersey) and two in China (Changxing and Yangzhong). In 2024, we terminated operation at our assembly facilities in Jacksonville, Florida, and Herne in Germany. We are also closing battery manufacturing facility in Monterrey in Mexico and considering relocating the operations to the United States, which will help us navigate geopolitical changes, access specialized talent in battery technology, and improve operational efficiency through closer integration with our existing US facilities.

#### Our Distribution and Service Infrastructure
We have established our distribution and service infrastructure, which consists of our wholly owned local Electric Vehicle Centers ("EV Centers"), local dealer networks, parts fulfillment centers, and local service providers. We continuously develop, expand, and improve our distribution and service infrastructure. We believe that having a good and capable distribution and service infrastructure is essential for our business. We have invested many resources to build this distribution and service infrastructure. We believe a wholly owned distribution and service infrastructure is important to an automobile manufacturer like us. To that end, we have decided to build our own distribution and service infrastructure after we secured sufficient capital to do so.

We distribute and sell our products directly by our corporate sales department or by our local EV Centers. We also distribute and sell our products through our local dealer networks in Europe and in the United States, which are developed by our local EV Centers.

We provide our services through our local EV centers, our local dealers, or our local service providers. To support our local service providers or dealers, our local EV centers provide training and support to our local dealers and local service providers.

To improve efficiency in distribution, sales, and services, we have begun introducing local distribution channels alongside our existing EV Centers. As these new distribution channels are gradually replacing our local EV Centers, we are considering closing some EV Center locations. This shift toward distribution channels will improve service quality, enhance cash flow, reduce inventory burden, and significantly lower our operational costs.

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#### Our Parts Distribution System ("PARDISYS")
We have invested resources into our cloud-based parts distribution system because we believe an effective and efficient parts distribution system is important for vehicle after-market support and customer satisfaction. Through our cloud-based parts distribution system we globally provide and timely deliver spare-parts to our service providers and customers. The cloud-based system also keeps our parts inventory leaner and more responsive to better manage our working capital more efficiently.

In order to satisfy that goal, we established two production-side parts warehouses in Changxing, China and Yangzhong, China which store our produced parts that can be locally sourced on a global scale. Our warehouses can send the parts globally in response to orders from our website that customers can place. Based on the local demand data, our cloud-based parts distribution system will make determinations on when to send certain parts from production-site warehouses to remote warehouses for quicker local delivery. As of December 31, 2025, we have established two spare-parts fulfillment warehouses in Barcelona, Spain, and Freehold, New Jersey.

#### Sales and Marketing
We believe that the quality and reputation of our products and our distribution and service infrastructure will support the company's goals to retain and attract new customers.

We distribute and sell our products to our end-customers through our wholly-owned EV Centers and through our network of Cenntro dealers and distributors. Previously, Cenntro sold its products through a channel partner network which enabled each partner to distribute products under respective private labels. While this model offered benefits of leveraging sales through each partners customer network; are partners 'white labeled' our vehicles which diluted our brand value and placed too much of Cenntro's reliance in each channel partner's ability to conduct marketing in order to drive sales. With the expansion of our product lines, our ECV distribution model required a shift from strict reliance on channel partners to a hybrid model that utilizes both select channel partners and combines direct sales with established regional dealers and branded EV Centers.

Under a strictly channel partner distribution model, we had little control over sales and quality. Through our EV Center model, we will have better assurance of our product quality, reduce our overhead, improve customer satisfaction and enhance our brand recognition. Furthermore, our EV Center model will allow us to distribute our products directly in US as well as through established dealers and resellers.

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This hybrid model will enable the company to scale to meet demand, provide enhance control of the marketing and sales of its products, and parts support. Our EV Centers have become the hub for distribution and provide marketing, technical training, logistical, and after-market support to Cenntro's regional dealers, strategic partners and customers. Further, Cenntro's EV Centers work with well-established commercial vehicles dealers to build out and scale markets. We believe this hybrid model will serve us and our customers to improve customer satisfaction and enhance our brand recognition.

The Company's distribution and service infrastructure also includes the development of a cloud-based parts distribution system as a global spare parts fulfillment system. This system will enhance the after-sales spare parts support for our appointed service providers as well as our enterprise customers in servicing our commercial electric vehicles.

In 2024 and 2025, we began closing select EV centers while establishing local distribution channels.

In key strategic markets, including Japan, the Company has maintained channel partners relationships. For example, the company's Japanese channel partner HW Electro, has established deep relationships with renowned companies in Japan's transportation and logistics sector. This channel partner has in turn represented and sold our brand and the company's product line allowing Cenntro's EVCs to gain early market share.

#### Suppliers and Customers

#### Our Integrated Supply Chain
We have invested significant time and resources in developing a supply chain capable of providing all of the components and materials necessary to manufacture our ECVs. Our integrated supply chain is comprised of over 500 suppliers located in China and various other countries. Our vehicle designs share many of the same component parts, including the battery module, battery control, motor control and vehicle control, allowing us to achieve significant cost efficiencies in our supply chain. Generally, our suppliers undergo rigorous testing before we onboard them as a supplier, including quality and process auditing, product verification, regulatory compliance and reliability testing. Our suppliers must demonstrate that they can consistently deliver their specialized parts on time, while meeting our quality and product specifications. Many of our components are based on Cenntro-developed designs, and our suppliers are contractually restricted from selling our customized components to any third parties unless we discontinue our purchases from such suppliers.

Currently, materials and components for our Metro® are shipped to our Changxing facilities and for Teemak, LS300, and LS400 are shipped to our Yangzhong facilities, where we manufacture key components for and vehicle kits or completed vehicle of our Metro®, Teemak, LS300, and LS400 models for assembly and shipment. Components for our new ECV models are shipped directly to our assembly and manufacturing sites that fully assemble vehicles for their local markets. Since substantially all of our manufacturing to date has been conducted in China (through both our facilities and those of our manufacturing partners), sourcing our components in China has been more cost-effective than sourcing components outside of China, and we believe it has reduced risks arising from shipping delays and importing inefficiencies.

In the long-term, through our deep supply chain development know-how, we plan to geographically expand our supply chain to support our planned growth. More specifically, we intend to establish supply chain relationships in North America and the European Union to support our manufacturing and assembly needs in these markets, thereby reducing the time in transit and potentially the duties associated with importing our components and spare parts from China. We believe we can reduce the overall cost of ECV assembly by shifting to a "merge in transit" model, whereby component shipments from suppliers, including local market suppliers, are consolidated at our local assembly facilities for final ECV assembly.

Historically, we have generally obtained components from multiple sources whenever possible, similar to other automotive manufacturers. However, a small number of components used in our ECVs are purchased from a single-source, which we refer to as our single-source suppliers. For example, while several sources for the airbag module in the Metro® are available, we currently have only one supplier for this component. We generally do not maintain long-term agreements with our single-source suppliers. The vast majority of our components have alternative sources and we do not anticipate that finding qualified alternative sources for any particular component, including single-source supplier components, will be a material concern.

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We use various raw materials in our business including aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, non-ferrous metals such as copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt, as well as key component inputs such as semiconductors. The prices for these raw materials and key components fluctuate depending on market conditions and global demand. We believe that we have adequate supplies or sources of availability of the raw materials necessary to meet our manufacturing and supply requirements. There are always risks and uncertainties, however, with respect to the supply of raw materials that could impact their availability in sufficient quantities or reasonable prices to meet our needs. For example, beginning in late 2020, the automotive industry has been subject to a shortage of semiconductors due to a spike in demand and a series of supply chain issues relating to COVID-19.

#### Our Growth Strategy
We intend to be a leading global designer, developer and manufacturer of a full range of ECVs from electric light models to and heavy-duty ECVs models. The key elements of our growth strategy include:

#### To Expand Our Cenntro Branded Global Marketing sales and after-sales support network (i.e. EV Centers) to Rebalance our Distribution Network in selected countries
Until the end of 2021, we outsourced the majority of distribution and marketing for our vehicles to third party "channel partners". Similarly, we substantially relied on private label channel partners to assemble the Metro® from vehicle kits that we manufactured in our China-based facilities. While these relationships allowed the Company to forego expensive capital investments it significantly diluted our brand value and left the Company fully reliant on third parties to scale markets for our ECVs. To further expand our market presence and control our growth we shifted our distribution strategy to our wholly owned and operated EV Centers. In conjunction with the introduction of our new ECV models, we believe operating our own EV Centers will improve brand awareness, effectively scale market penetration and better align product supply to meet demand. Our EV Centers are established locally and provide for local marketing, sales, technical and after-market parts support. Our regional EV Centers will also recruit and develop local dealers and service providers to support expansion of their local networks. As a result of the implementation of this new go-to-market model, in the first quarter of 2022, we terminated two channel partners in the United States. In March 2022 and March 2023, we acquired 65% and further 35% equity interest of TME and gained complete control of our largest channel partner in Europe based in Germany. We rebranded TME to become Cenntro Automobile Europe (i.e. CAE).

During late 2021, Cenntro Automotive Corporation ("CAC") began utilizing one of our two facilities in Freehold, New Jersey for the trial production of our Logistar™ 400 model. We also have established a European Operations Center in Dusseldorf, Germany, which provides marketing support, after-market support and spare-parts warehousing for the European market, as well as warehousing services with a logistics company in Budapest, Hungary to house spare parts for our ECVs. We established a local assembly facility in Jacksonville, Florida, where we plan to scale assembly of the Logistar™ 400, the Metro® and the Teemak™ for distribution in the North American market. We believe maintaining a local assembly facility in Germany will provide us with access to well-established hardware and logistics systems and trained personnel. We began trial assembly operations at the Jacksonville facility in March 2023 and the Onterio facility in September 2023. We expect that our full acquisition of CAE will allow us to expand local assembly capacity in the European Union for production some of our EU ECV models, including the Metro® series, Teemak® and Antric®.

During 2022, we began to establish a hybrid distribution model that combines our EV Centers, established dealers with select channel partners. To improve operating efficiency and align with regional market conditions, we undertook a strategic rationalization of our EV Center footprint beginning in 2024, consolidating or closing select locations while transitioning to dealer-led distribution channels in key markets. In European markets, this transition has been substantially completed, with the Company now operating primarily through local distribution partners, while retaining a single Company-operated EV Center in Spain as a regional presence. In North America, we continue to maintain a limited number of EV Centers as regional anchors for brand presence and customer service, while relying principally on local dealer networks as the primary channel for vehicle sales. We also cooperate with few channel partners in selected strategic markets, such as Japan in east-Asia. At date of this report, we maintained four operational EV centers in Barcelona, Spain, New Jersey and California in the US, and Changxing in China. We believe this regionally differentiated, dealer-led hybrid model improves capital efficiency, reduces time-to-market for our ECVs, and provides the operational flexibility to respond to the specific commercial conditions of each market.

#### To Brand our Global Market Sales and After Sales Support Network via our Distribution Channels
Our manufacturing model has traditionally relied on developing supply chain relationships with component vendors and specifically through a network of third-party supply partners. From 2022 onwards we shifted our focus from solely investing in our own manufacturing capabilities to a contract manufacturing strategy. To this end, we work closely with proven suppliers for components and parts in order for the Company to utilize a less capital-intensive path to product development. Correspondingly, we also re-aligned our distribution model from a majority of channel partners and country importers to a hybrid approach combining building our own branded local EV Centers with developing our distribution channels. Our regional EV Centers are wholly-owned subsidiaries that distribute, market, and sell parts in addition to providing after market support for Cenntro distribution channels and dealers. Our implementation strategy focuses on setting EV Centers in targeted local regions to distribute our ECVs mainly through local dealer distribution networks and value-added re-sellers.

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We believe our strategy to manage and support our EV Centers and distribution network will distinguish Cenntro from other traditional EV automakers and build a solid distribution and service infrastructure in local markets. We believe this shift will enhance our market penetration, and ability to be more responsive to market feedback and customer input. Local EV Centers will bolster our local presence in sales markets to help Cenntro become perceived and associated with better products and while enhancing our ability to provide hands-on service. In the meantime, with the hybrid model, we also cooperate with large-scale distributors to improve market penetration and utilize local dealer networks with their existing sales and service capabilities for quicker market penetration and reduction on capital requirements. This two-tier approach will achieve our sales control and building our own sales capability but also benefit from distributor's existing sales capabilities.

As of the date of this Annual Report, our distribution and service infrastructure consist of one EV Centers in Europe, two EV Centers in North America, and one EV Center in China. In addition to our own EV Centers, we also established many local distribution channels and local vehicle dealers through the regions.

To Regionalize Manufacturing and Supply Chain

We regionalize the manufacturing and supply chain relating to certain key components of our ECVs, such as vehicle upfitting and battery packs, in the geographic markets in which our ECVs are sold. In the long-term, through our deep supply chain development know-how, we plan to geographically expand our supply chain to support our planned growth. More specifically, we intend to establish supply chain relationships in North America and the European Union to support our manufacturing and assembly needs in these markets, thereby reducing the time in transit and potentially the duties associated with importing our components and spare parts from China. We believe we can reduce the overall cost of ECV assembly in certain geographical markets by shifting to a "merge in transit" model, whereby component shipments from suppliers, including local market suppliers, are consolidated at our local assembly facilities for final ECV assembly, in contrast with our current model which integrates all components into vehicle kits or fully assembled vehicles in our manufacturing facilities in China or our manufacturing partners' facilities. We believe that investing in the regionalization of our manufacturing and supply chain can ultimately provide significant benefits to us and our channel partners. We believe sourcing our ECV components and manufacturing, assembling and selling our ECVs regionally can help us reduce costs associated with import/export taxes and shipping, further reducing vehicle production costs. In addition, we believe that regionalizing our manufacturing and supply chain will help support and strengthen our brand in the markets in which our ECVs are sold, as our operations become integrated into those markets. We believe that our deep supply chain development know-how will provide us significant advantages; however, currently, substantially all of our supply chain experience is limited to China. If we are unable to effectively manage the sourcing of our components and the responsiveness of our supply chain in areas outside of China, our business and results of operations may be harmed. It is also likely that in the early stages of our supply chain expansion, we can expect most component sources will be single-source suppliers in areas outside of China.

#### To Invest in our Enterprise Resource Planning and Parts Distribution Systems
To enhance vehicle after-market support and customer satisfaction, we believe an effective and efficient parts distribution system is important to develop. For this purpose, we have invested resources to build out a cloud-based automobile parts distribution system ("PARDISYS"). This cloud-based automobile parts distribution system allows us to more responsively provide and timely deliver spare parts to our service providers and global customers while maintaining a well-managed minimum parts inventory. To use PARDISYS, our customers log in the cloud-based system to enquire and order the required spare parts. The enquiry can be made by entering the name of the part, part number, VIN number of the whole vehicle, among other search functions. There are both fuzzy inquiries and precise inquiries for searching, which brings convenience to the customers. Currently, parts, accessories and special repair tools for all Cenntro vehicles can be ordered through the PARDISYS system, and the back-office will provide the optimal distribution plan according to the customer's delivery address and warehouse inventory. PARDISYS maintained one warehouse in Changxing, China and three fulfilment warehouses in New Jersey and California, United States and Barcelona, Spain. The source warehouses distribute frequently used parts to the fulfilment warehouses, which ship them to customers. When parts inventory falls below the safety stock level, the fulfilment warehouses submit replenishment requests to the source warehouses to replenish the inventory to ensure the supply of frequently used parts. Non-usable parts are stored in the fulfilment warehouse and shipped directly to the customer when a customer order is placed.

As of the date of this Annual Report, we established a production site parts warehouse in Changxing, Zhejiang province in China. These warehouses store our parts that are produced or sourced locally. These warehouses can send the parts globally based on the orders from our website that customers can place globally. Based on the local demand data, the system is expected to source certain parts from production-site warehouses to a remote parts warehouse for quicker local delivery. As of the date of this Annual Report, we operate three remote parts warehouses in Barcelona, Spain, Freehold, New Jersey, and Barstow, California.

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#### To Expand Our Product Offerings
We began pilot production of our first-generation, U.S. Class 1 (0 - 6,000 lbs.), light-duty commercial vehicle, the Metro®, in 2018, and, as of December 31, 2022, we have sold more than 4,090 Metro® units throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Utilizing our proprietary design and technology, we subsequently launched four ECV series, Avantier, Logimax, Logistar, and Teemak. By the end of 2025, we have twelve ECV models available for commercial offering for European, America, and other countries. They are Metro MB, Avantier α and **c**, Avantier EX and CX, Avantier Commuter, Logistar 100, Logistar 200, Logistar 210, Logistar 260, Logistar 300, Logistar 400, Logistar 450, and Teemak. One of our strategies is trying to offer a full line of ECV products.

In 2025, we added two new EV models that are commercially available for our customers. They are Avantier EX and CX. Avantier EX and CX has similar size and features compare it to Avantier α and c but offers more competitive pricing. We expanded our light-duty electric vehicle portfolio with the introduction of new models under the Avantier Series, which now comprises the Avantier C, Avantier EX, and Avantier Commuter. All three models are designed for urban and neighborhood mobility, featuring compact and lightweight designs tailored for city use, and are approved under the European Union's L7e and M1 type classifications, enabling marketing and sale across all EU member states and other jurisdictions that have adopted EU vehicle type approvals.

The Avantier EX and Avantier C offer similar size and feature profiles to our previously introduced Avantier α and Avantier c models, while providing more competitive pricing to broaden market accessibility. The Avantier Commuter, introduced to the market in 2025, is a four-seat, five-door passenger vehicle equipped with a 50kW powertrain and an estimated range of up to 320 kilometers on a single charge, designed to meet the mobility needs of urban consumers. Since its introduction, the Avantier Commuter has received positive market reception, with 66 units sold and delivered as of the date of the related announcement. We believe the expanded Avantier Series strengthens our presence in the urban electric vehicle segment and broadens our addressable customer base across European and other markets that recognize EU type approvals.

In addition, we are advancing several product development programs to broaden our commercial and specialty vehicle offerings. These include the Teemak™ M2, an upgraded and enhanced generation of our off-road utility vehicle series targeting the North American market, anticipated for launch in the fourth quarter of 2026; a purpose-built electric shuttle bus derived from the LS450 platform, featuring an elevated roofline to enable standing passenger comfort and an enhanced interior passenger experience; and electric-powered platform vehicles for yard logistics and facility transport applications, as well as sightseeing and passenger conveyance platforms, both currently under further development. We believe these initiatives collectively strengthen our product depth across light-duty, specialty, and off-road segments and position the Company to address a broader range of customer requirements in the zero-emission vehicle market.

Beyond our current vehicle lineup, we maintain a pipeline of next-generation energy and power technology products under development, reflecting our broader strategic vision to address evolving energy infrastructure challenges. These initiatives include methanol-based hydrogen generation systems designed to provide on-site hydrogen supply for hydrogen fueling stations, remote charging stations, and off-grid power installations — offering a practical solution to the logistical challenges of hydrogen transportation and the limitations of grid transmission capacity in certain regions of the United States. In addition, the Company has successfully developed and validated solid-state battery manufacturing capabilities, which we believe represent a significant advancement in energy density and safety for next-generation electric vehicle applications. We are also advancing a range of product development initiatives across multiple applications in new energy charging, energy storage, and energy efficiency. The Company intends to leverage these technology reserves to expand its product portfolio and addressable market opportunities in the coming years, as commercial and regulatory conditions continue to support the transition toward cleaner energy solutions.

To Be a Leader in Hydrogen Powered Heavy-Duty Vehicle

Hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks offer several compelling advantages. Hydrogen powered trucks produce zero harmful emissions, emitting only water vapor. This significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution compared to diesel-powered vehicles. Hydrogen powered trucks have a higher energy density than battery-electric vehicles, enabling greater fuel efficiency and longer ranges that are particularly well-suited to long-distance transportation. Unlike electric trucks that require lengthy charging times, hydrogen trucks can be refueled in a matter of minutes, consistent with the operational cadence of traditional diesel fleets.

Additionally, Hydrogen trucks operate more quietly than their diesel counterparts, reducing noise pollution in urban areas and residential areas, and their lighter fuel system design relative to large battery packs can provide greater payload flexibility. We believe these characteristics make hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks a compelling and commercially viable solution for sustainable and efficient freight transportation.

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#### To Expand Market Breadth and Depth
We expect to increase our market share in the current markets where our ECVs are sold, while simultaneously penetrating new markets worldwide. Aside from the Europe and US market, we are expanding our operations to select markets, such as Morocco, the Dominican Republic, and Turkey.

The following table summarizes the breakdown of our revenues excluding discontinued operations by region for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively:

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| **United States** | 10.2% | 66.7% |
| **Europe** | 67.2% | 18.3% |
| **Asia** | 22.3% | 14.6% |
| **Others** | 0.2% | 0.4% |

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We are currently targeting new markets where local governments have begun incentivizing a shift from ICEs to EVs. We intend to expand our reach in these markets with the efforts and market knowledge of our existing channel partners as well as by forming new partnerships and leveraging our increased brand recognition.

#### To Emerge as a Key Developer of Autonomous Driving Solutions
We intend to continue to invest in our smart driving technology to develop more applications using our iChassis platforms. We have developed Cenntro iChassis, an open-platform and programmable vehicle chassis with digital control capabilities. The Cenntro iChassis is designed to act as a basic and core execution unit of an automated or autonomous driving vehicle. It includes application programming and communication interfaces that enable third-party autonomous driving vehicle developers to use this programmable chassis to develop various autonomous driving applications and fittings. At the date of this report, we have delivered more than 1,500 iChassis products to the third-party OEMs in China. We will see more iChassis products be produced and delivered in the future. We may work with third-party autonomous driving software developers to develop complete autonomous drive delivery vehicles using our matured iChassis platform.

Competitive Strengths

We design, develop, manufacture, and distribute electric vehicles in a cost-effective manner to enable us to compete favorably in the whole range of commercial vehicle market. In a fast-growing industry, we believe our ability to adapt and evolve without jeopardizing the timing, quality, and quantity of the service through our agile and well-run structure has been proven through our forward-looking approach.

Unlike many of our competitors, our approach is future-focused while developing an asset-light, distributed manufacturing business model as opposed to generating short-term revenues and unsustainable growth. This approach, paired with our values, tools and teams, has put us in a position to operate in the ECV market in a way that we believe our competitors cannot. We believe our competitive strengths position us well to continue to grow our base of vehicles and capitalize on the expected growth in the light- and medium-duty ECV market.

Our Consistent Launch and Homologation of New and Innovative ECV Models

Over the past calendar year, we have introduced three new vehicle models, Avantier Ex four seater, Avantier CX, and BM860H from Bison Motors. Avantier Ex and Avantier CX are targeting European markets and other markets outside of US markets while BM860H are mainly targeting the US markets.

Avantier Ex can be used for both urban commercial applications and city mobility. Avantier Ex can be configurated as a two-seater with a small cargo space in the back or as four-seater passenger vehicle for city mobility. Avantier Commuter is larger than Avantier Ex and serves as an entry-level passenger car for city mobility. It is our first passenger car in addition to our ECV product lines. Avantier Commuter is designed for young urban population as their "first car".

The BM860H is a Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell semi-tractor developed by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bison Motors Inc., targeting long-haul freight applications in the United States. The BM860H has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards ("FMVSS"). Certification from the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") is currently under review. As of the date of this Annual Report, one prototype unit has been completed and commissioned in the United States. The Company intends to progress toward commercial production of the BM860H following the completion of remaining certification processes and validation of the prototype.

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The electrification of the global automotive industry has been a major policy focus of governments worldwide. Certain countries, such as the United States, China, Canada, Germany, and various other European countries, have announced aggressive EV initiatives designed to reduce carbon emissions, through the replacement of fossil fuels, and have begun incentivizing the development and sale of ECVs through government subsidy programs.

#### Proven Record of Manufacturing and Distributing ECVs
We have manufactured light-duty ECVs since 2018. Our business has began to expand beyond Metro® into six other categories of ECV models to expand our reach in the global ECV market. We believe we are well positioned to take advantage of the growing global ECV market, which has few mature competitors capable of manufacturing and delivering cost-effective and financially viable ECVs today.

#### Distributed Manufacturing Methodology
Traditionally, automakers operate under a vertically integrated business model performing a variety of capital-intensive and time-consuming functions, including not only vehicle design, process setup, tooling, parts making, supply chain establishment, vehicle assembly and vehicle homologation, but also market promotion, sales and distribution, after-market support and vehicle servicing. This business model requires significant capital, is asset heavy and imposes significant barriers to entry for new players while impeding their ability to rapidly change their vehicle lineup or their operating model.

Based on our unique manufacturing and distribution model, we believe we are positioned to be an industry disruptor. Unlike many traditional, vertically integrated vehicle companies, which manufacture fully assembled vehicles for export, we use an innovative distributed manufacturing methodology in which our ECVs are designed to be manufactured and exported as vehicle kits for assembly in local markets. Our ECVs are designed using a "modular" method, allowing for simple final assembly and eliminating the need for acquiring and maintaining heavy and expensive assembly equipment at the local assembly stage. We or our manufacturing partners manufacture and integrate the materials and parts into vehicle kits, which we can then ship to one of our local assembly facilities for final assembly.

We believe that our distributed manufacturing methodology can provide us with competitive advantages compared to traditional vehicle manufacturers, as we are able to operate with lower capital investment requirements. In addition, we believe our distributed manufacturing methodology provides significant advantages for local homologation, local distribution, and local service. For example, we believe U.S. homologation certification requirements are less burdensome for vehicles that are assembled and manufactured in the United States rather than imported into the United States.

As of the date of this Annual Report, we have four manufacturing and assembly plants including two in North America and two in China, including facilities at Changxing and Yangzhong, which manufacture for international export, and our local assembly facility in Barstow, California and Freehold, New Jersey, which we utilize for local assembly of our Logistar™ 400, Logistar™ 300, Logistar™ 450 models, and BM860H, the prototype hydrogen fuel cell semi-tractor.

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Our North American facilities provide vehicles to the local market and export ECVs to markets in Central and South America. The Freehold, New Jersey and Onterio, California facilities both assemble the Logistar™ 400/300/450, the Metro® and the Teemak™. The BM850H prototype was assembled in the Onterio facility. We also work with third-party assembly facilities in the European Union for production of our European ECV models, including the Avantier series, the Metro® and the Teemak™.

Prior to the regionalization of our supply chains, we plan to utilize these facilities to assemble vehicle kits that are manufactured by us in our facilities in Changxing, in the case of the Metro®, and by third parties in the case of our other new ECV models. We have subcontracted all manufacturing processes of the ECV components for our Logistar™ and Avantier models to our qualified suppliers, allowing us to further reduce our capital expenditure requirements and increase our focus on local assembly.

In the long-term, through our deep supply chain development know-how, we intend to establish supply chain relationships in North America and the European Union to support our manufacturing and assembly needs in these markets, thereby reducing the time in transit and potentially the duties associated with importing our components and spare parts.

#### Our Investment in Global Assembly and Manufacturing Facilities
We have established an asset-light, distributed manufacturing business model through which we can distribute our unique modular vehicles in vehicle kits for local assembly in addition to distributing fully assembled vehicles. Each of our vehicle models has a modular design that allows for local assembly in small factory facilities, which allows us to focus our efforts on the design of ECV models and related technologies while outsourcing various portions of the manufacturing, assembly and marketing of our vehicles to qualified third parties, allowing the Company to operate with lower capital investment than traditional vertically integrated automotive companies.

To support the expansion of our product line, in May 2022, we acquired a new manufacturing facility in Changxing, Huzhou City, China, for a purchase price of approximately $19.5 million. The new 474,000-square-foot facility will allow Cenntro to expand its production capacity. The facility, built in 2018, provides Cenntro with advanced manufacturing capabilities. In addition to expanding capacity, the new site is expected to enable Cenntro to obtain ISO 9000 certification. The new facility will support the production of a new Metro® series and have an expected capacity of 50,000 vehicles annually once fully operational.

To meet our anticipated demand in the United States, we maintained two local assembly facilities in Barstow California and Freehold, New Jersey. The New Jersey facility will support the Northeast region and will initially support assembly of the Logistar™ 300/400/450, Metro® and Teemak models. The Barstow, California facility primarily serves the California and Western United States market, and is expected to serve as a key center for the testing, validation, and commercial development of our hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles, including the BM860H, leveraging its proximity to California's expanding hydrogen refueling infrastructure and the state's leadership in zero-emission vehicle adoption and regulatory frameworks.

Until approximately December 31, 2021, we outsourced the vast majority of the marketing of our vehicles to third party "channel partners" and relied substantially on private label channel partners to assemble the Metro® from vehicle kits that we manufactured in our China-based facilities. Our relationships with such third parties, our "channel partners," have allowed us to forego expensive capital investments in our own facilities and operate within our historic working capital limitations. With the introduction of our new ECV models, however, we have shifted the manufacturing of our vehicle kits and in some cases fully assembled vehicles to third party OEM partners and, in the case of vehicle kits, assembling them in our own facilities in North America and Europe. We maintained a European Operations Center in Barcelona, Spain, which provides marketing support, after-market support and spare-parts warehousing for the European market. We also have expanded the Freehold and Barstow facility to include the EV center function since 2022. We believe that a reinvigorated and in-house managed distribution model that is founded on local and strategically placed EV Centers together with local dealers and service networks will enhance brand recognition, provide economic advantages and reduce time to market for our ECVs. We further believe a well-developed distribution and service infrastructure is important to our brand as an automobile manufacturer. For these reasons, we have made new and expanding investments in our own distribution and service infrastructure model.

#### Our Core Technology
Because we design, develop and manufacture our ECVs, our technology is at the core of what we believe positions us to effectively compete and become a technology leader in the ECV market. Since inception in 2013 through December 31, 2025, we have spent approximately $96.7 million in research and development activities related to our business. Specifically, we have developed new vehicle chassis structures and digital control, smart driving and network connectivity capabilities. In addition to our significant know-how, as of December 31, 2025, we had 125 discovery patents, 10 design patents and 98 innovation patents granted by the Chinese Patent Office, 4 design patent applications and 13 discovery patent applications pending in the Chinese Patent Office, covering our technological innovations relating to power systems, vehicle electronics, vehicle control and structure, production processes and other new technologies.

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Our technological advantage begins with our chassis designs, which promote efficiencies in energy consumption as well as development and manufacturing processes. The Metro® and Neibor® Series utilize proprietary, lightweight chassis designs that reduce the overall weight of the vehicle and thus increase the battery efficiency of the vehicle. Our chassis designs also lend themselves to modification and flexibility to meet the needs of the specific customers in our local markets. For instance, our ECVs can be upfitted and customized to fill a variety of end-user roles, such as a small firetruck, street sweeper, vending truck, garbage truck, pickup truck or service truck.

We are focused on continuous improvement in our technology through continued investment in research and development. We believe our ECV expertise, market focus, installed base of vehicles and know-how (including our smart driving capabilities), coupled with our dedication to research and development, will enable us to continue advancing our business.

#### Low Upfront Cost and Operating Costs to End-Users
Through our modular ECV design and unique business model, we believe we are able to enter the ECV market with competitively priced products compared to our competitors in the ECV space. For instance, our Metro® and and some of our Logistar™ Series are designed with a proprietary, lightweight chassis structure, enabling us to use less steel and such ECVs to utilize less battery power than our competitors. Furthermore, because our ECVs have fewer components and moving parts than their ICE counterparts, we believe the ongoing maintenance costs of our vehicles is low. In addition, engines in traditional ICE commercial vehicles typically have a 10-year life, whereas the motor in our ECVs are designed to last, on average, for more than 20 years. The lithium-ion batteries used in our ECVs have a useful life of approximately 3,000 charge-cycles, with each charge providing for a range, in the case of the Metro®, of approximately 124 miles per charge for a total range of approximately 248,400 miles over a battery's useful life. Additionally, based on our collected data, the Metro® has a miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent of approximately 156 (equivalent to 4.875 miles per KWh).

#### Our Integrated Supply Chain
We have invested significant time and resources in developing a supply chain capable of providing all of the components and materials necessary to manufacture our ECVs. Our integrated supply chain is comprised of over 500 suppliers located in China and various other countries. Generally, our suppliers undergo rigorous testing before we onboard them as a supplier, including quality and process auditing, product verification, regulatory compliance and reliability testing. Our suppliers must demonstrate that they can consistently deliver their specialized parts on time, while meeting our quality and product specifications. Many of our components are based on Cenntro-developed designs, and our suppliers are contractually restricted from selling our customized components to any third parties unless we discontinue our purchases from such suppliers.

We plan to expand our supply chain as necessary to support our planned growth, including localizing our supply chain for certain key components of our ECVs in North America and the European Union. To date, the manufacturing of ECV components for our vehicle models has been primarily subcontracted to qualified third-party OEM suppliers, allowing us to minimize capital expenditure and maintain focus on local assembly operations. Looking ahead, we intend to bring the production of select core vehicle models in-house, enabling greater control over product definition, supply chain, quality standards, and long-term technology development.

#### Strategic Channel Partner Network
In selected markets, we continue to leverage our channel partner network to distribute our ECVs around the world. Through this network, we have engaged partners for local homologation, promotion, distribution, and service in the markets they serve, and, in a limited number of cases, assembly, upfitting and customization. All our channel partners sell fully assembled ECVs under private label to the local market and provide aftermarket service to end users. Our channel partners such as HW Electro in Japan, purchase our fully assembled ECVs with HW Electro's brand and sell them in their respective local market.

As of December 31, 2025, we approach our market through a hybrid model combining distributors and maintained four EV Centers which are now the base of our distribution network, leading our local marketing and aftermarket service.

#### Our Highly Skilled and Experienced Management Team
Our management team is led by Peter Z. Wang, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, who we refer to as our Chairman. Mr. Wang has extensive experience in the automotive and technology industries, having co-founded Sinomachinery Group (a diesel power system (engine and transmission) manufacturer) in 2006 and UTStarcom (a global telecom infrastructure provider), which went public in 2000. Mr. Wang was named as one of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business by Asian American Business Development Center in 2004, one of China's 100 Most Innovative Businessmen by Fast Company Magazine in 2017 and one of the Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs in 2019.

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More specifically, our management team has significant experience in vehicle design, supply chain, logistics, quality control and process management. Our management is singularly focused on developing and manufacturing high quality, best-in-class, light- and medium-duty ECVs for the growing ECV marketplace and becoming a technology leader in the ECV market. Starting in 2013 with a simple idea, our management team has successfully designed energy efficient ECVs and associated technologies and established a broad supply chain to support our product growth.

#### Intellectual Property
Our success depends, at least in part, on our ability to protect our core technology and intellectual property. To accomplish this, we rely on a combination of patents, patent applications, trade secrets, including know-how, employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements, copyright laws, trademarks, intellectual property licenses and other contractual rights to establish and protect our proprietary rights in our technology. As of December 31, 2025, we had 125 discovery patents, 10 design patents and 98 innovation patents granted by the Chinese Patent Office, and 4 innovation patent applications and 13 discovery patent applications pending in the Chinese Patent Office, covering our technological innovations relating to power systems, vehicle electronics and structure, production processes and other new technologies. All of our patents are granted under PRC law and have not been given reciprocal treatment and protection under the laws of either the United States or the European Union. Our issued patents will begin to expire in August 2026. We intend to continue to file additional patent applications with respect to our innovation and know-how.

#### Our Employees
As of the date hereof, we have 155 full-time employees. The following table sets forth the number of our employees by function:

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|  **Functional Area** | **Number of**<br> **Employees** |
| Senior management | 4 |
|  Research and Development | 32 |
|  Supply Chain Operations | 19 |
|  Marketing | 18 |
|  Manufacturing | 33 |
|  Quality Assurance | 10 |
|  Finance | 18 |
|  Corporate Affairs | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Total** | 155 |

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We provide social insurance for each employee in accordance with Chinese law, including pension insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, work injury insurance and maternity insurance and housing provident fund.

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#### Risks Related to Our Business

#### We have a limited operating history and face significant challenges in an emerging industry.
We began pilot production of our first-generation, U.S. Class 1 (0 - 6,000 lbs.), electric light-duty commercial vehicle, the Metro®, in 2018. Our revenues were approximately $18.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. To date, we have derived our revenues principally from sales of the Metro®, Logistar™ series, Teemak™, Avantier® series and iChassis 100 models. We have a limited operating history on which you can base an evaluation of our business and prospects. You should consider our business and prospects in light of the risks and challenges we face in an emerging industry with limited experience to date in high volume manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles ("ECVs"), including challenges related to our ability to:

• design and manufacture safe, reliable and quality ECVs on an ongoing basis;

• establish and ramp up assembly facilities in the United States and European Union;

• maintain and expand our network of local assembly facilities, manufacturing partners, channel partners and suppliers;

• execute on our growth plan to regionalize supply chains, manufacturing and assembly of our ECVs;

• maintain and improve our operational efficiency;

• maintain a reliable, high quality, high-performance and scalable manufacturing and assembly infrastructure;

• attract, retain and motivate talented employees including our production workforce in existing and planned facilities, including the challenges we face with COVID-19 and the impact on our workforce stability;

• anticipate and adapt to changing market conditions, including technological developments and changes in the competitive landscape;

• protect our intellectual property; and

• navigate an evolving and complex regulatory environment.

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If we fail to address any or all of these risks and challenges, our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially and adversely affected. As we continue to grow our business, we cannot assure you that we will be able to develop effective and cost-efficient manufacturing capabilities and processes, and maintain reliable sources of component supplies, that will enable us to meet the production demands required to successfully sell our ECVs.

#### We have historically incurred losses from our operations and may not be profitable in the future.
We incurred losses from operations of approximately $59.0 million, and $47.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively. We have made significant up-front investments in research and development, supply chain establishment, establishment of local assembly facilities and capacity, and channel partner development to develop and expand our business. We have spent approximately $96.7 million in research and development activities related to our operations from our inception through December 31, 2025. We expect to continue to invest significantly in research and development, manufacturing and supply chain operations to expand our business, and these investments may not result in profitability within our expected timeframe or at all.

We may not generate sufficient revenues to be profitable in the future and we may incur substantial losses for a number of reasons, including lack of demand for our ECVs and increasing competition. In addition, we may incur unforeseen expenses, or encounter difficulties, complications and delays in market penetration or delivery for our products, generating revenue or achieving profitability. If we are unable to achieve profitability, we may have to reduce the scale of our operations, which may impact our planned growth and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

#### Our ability to develop and manufacture ECVs of sufficient quality, on schedule and on a large scale is still evolving.
Our business depends in large part on our ability to execute on our plans to develop, manufacture and sell our ECVs. We began pilot production of the Metro® in 2018. We plan to manufacture ECVs in higher volumes than we have historically and our production capabilities, including our facilities and those of our manufacturing partners, may not be able to handle the anticipated volumes in our business plan. Development and manufacturing of our current and future ECVs, such as the Metro®, Logistar™, LogiMax, iChassis™, Avantier™, Bison Motor™, Teemak™ and Antric One are and will be subject to risks, including:

• accurately manufacturing or procure components within appropriate design tolerances;

• establishing additional manufacturing and local assembly facilities in our various target markets;

• compliance with environmental, workplace safety and similar regulations;

• securing necessary high-quality components and materials from our supply chain on acceptable terms and in a timely manner;

• the impact of tariffs or trade restrictions on the cost and availability of key components and materials;

• our ability to execute on our growth plan to regionalize our supply chain and manufacturing;

• quality controls;

• delays or disruptions in the supply chain, including as a result of pandemics such as COVID-19;

• delays or disruptions in ocean transit or transportation between our suppliers, our manufacturing facilities (or manufacturing partners' facilities) and our local assembly facilities and our customers;

• our ability to establish, maintain and rely upon relationships with our suppliers, channel partners and manufacturing partners; and

• other delays, backlog in manufacturing and research and development of new models, and cost overruns.

Any of the foregoing could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

***Our future success depends on our ability to continue to introduce new models and we may experience delays in launching and ramping up production of our new ECV models.***

In 2025, we have introduced three new vehicle models, Avantier Ex, Avantier CX, BM860H. Avantier Ex and Avantier CX are targeting European markets and other markets outside of US markets while BM860H is mainly targeting the US markets. In order to introduce new ECV models through 2025, we have to coordinate with our suppliers, manufacturing partners, channel partners and other third parties in order to ensure timely execution of the manufacturing and assembly processes. If we fail to coordinate these efforts and achieve market introduction and acceptance of our new ECV model in a timely manner, our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects could be adversely affected. In addition, we have limited experience to date in manufacturing and assembling each of our new ECV series, as well as limited experience building and ramping up multiple vehicle production lines across multiple factories (including those of our manufacturing partners) in different geographies. In order to be successful, we will need to implement, maintain and ramp-up efficient and cost-effective manufacturing capabilities between our manufacturing partners, our own facility in Changxing and our local assembly facilities. Manufacturing bottlenecks and other unexpected challenges may arise during our production ramp-up, and we must address them promptly. We may face delays in establishing and/or sustaining production and timely delivery of our new ECV models. Any delay or other complication in ramping up the production of our current or future ECV models may harm our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

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***Our operating results may be more volatile due to a shift from only a high concentration of sales in relatively few channel partners to establishing our own distribution network.***

For the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, our channel partners accounted for approximately 0.3%, and 2.1% of our sales, respectively. As of quarter one of 2022, the company made significant changes regarding its few channel partners and shifted reliance away from select channel partners to its own distribution network through the establishment of local EV Centers. In 2022, we acquired TME inclusive of its assembly facility and distribution network in the EU. Simultaneously, and based on decreasing sales we ended our relationship with two US distributors: Ayro and Tropos. This shift in our distribution model is uncertain, and if we are unable to establish effective EV Centers that make-up for losses in revenue from our channel partners, our operating results could be materially and adversely affected.

***Our reliance on our new hybrid distribution model to market, sell and service (and in certain cases, assemble and/or homologate) our vehicles is subject to substantial risks because we do not maintain control over certain of our remaining channel partners and our newly established EV Center dealerships are relatively new.***

Our EV Center dealerships and channel partners are responsible for different portions of the sale, marketing and servicing (and for our channel partners, assembly and/or homologation) of the ECV products we sell. We do not control the actions of our channel partners. For example, we do not control how our channel partners market or sell assembled ECVs or the quality of their service on our ECVs and, with respect to the private label channel partners, we do not oversee their assembly of our ECVs.

Our EV Centers are relatively new to the markets in which they are established and working with local dealers to sell our ECVs in the countries and regions in which they operate. If we are unable to efficiently operate or manage these new EV Centers, they may not be successful in the markets in which they operate or fail to satisfy sales targets, meet customer service objectives, or experience adverse regulatory actions or other operational challenges, we could experience a reduction in sales. If we decide to close or shift resources or operations from certain EV Centers at any time in the future, end-user customers of our ECVs may encounter difficulties in maintaining their vehicles and obtaining satisfactory support, which may negatively impact our reputation.

Our channel partners are not subject to any minimum annual purchase requirements. In the event our channel partners are not successful in the markets in which they operate or fail to satisfy sales targets, meet customer service objectives or experience adverse regulatory actions or other operational challenges, we could experience a reduction in sales. Furthermore, if any of our channel partners fail to successfully operate their business or lack liquidity to support their operations, they may be unable to continue to purchase and sell our ECVs in the countries in which they operate, which could limit our sales to such market for an extended period and adversely affect our business.

In addition, our ECVs are highly technical products that require maintenance and support, which we rely on our newly established EV Centers and certain of our channel partners to provide to our customers. If our channel partners were to cease or cut back operations at any time in the future, end-user customers of our ECVs may encounter difficulties in maintaining their vehicles and obtaining satisfactory support, which may negatively impact our reputation.

Disputes may occur between us and our channel partners or our channel partners and their customers, and we could be affected by adverse publicity related to such disputes, whether or not such publicity is related to their collaboration with us. Our ability to successfully build and maintain our brand can be adversely impacted by perceptions about the quality of our channel partners' servicing (and in some cases, assembly) processes. Our arrangements with our channel partners typically specify general quality standards that the partners may meet, but do not provide us with any direct control or oversight over marketing and selling (and in some cases, assembly) behavior of such channel partners. We rely on our channel partners to meet quality standards, but we cannot assure you that they will successfully maintain quality standards, which could adversely affect our reputation.

We may be unable to enter into new agreements or extend existing agreements with channel partners on terms and conditions acceptable to us or at all. In addition, even if we are able to expand our channel partner network, it on average takes up to six months from the time we enter into an agreement with a new channel partner for them to be operational and selling our ECVs, depending on their familiarity with ECVs and the types of services they will provide to us.

As of December 31, 2025, we shifted from relying only on channel partners to a hybrid model combines distribution between our wholly owned EV Centers with local established dealers and channel partners. We currently have four EV Centers worldwide and anticipate the EV Centers will lead the distribution network, however if we were to close or dissociate one or more of our EV Centers due to performance, there is no assurance that we would be able to establish a suitable replacement EV Center in the region to take up the role of marketing, distributing and after-market care our ECVs in the relevant market within a suitable timeframe or at all.

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The expense and time required to establish and train staff at our EV Centers so performance and service will be able to meet our quality standards and regulatory requirements, may be greater than anticipated, or we may never establish a new operation after having invested significant resources on that local market. Any of the foregoing could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

#### Our EV Center dealers and channel partners may reduce or cancel their orders at any time, which could adversely affect our business.
Our relationships with our dealers and channel partners are typically subject to definitive agreements we have with them. Under these agreements, our dealers and channel partners do not have any minimum or binding purchase obligations. Because our sales are made pursuant to standard purchase orders, orders may be cancelled, reduced, or rescheduled with little or no notice. Our ECVs may not meet the expectations of our end users or market requirements. In the future, our dealers or channel partners or their customers may decide to purchase fewer ECVs than they have in the past, may alter their purchasing patterns at any time with limited or no notice, or may decide not to continue to purchase our ECVs at all. Cancellations of, reductions in, or rescheduling of orders could also result in the loss of anticipated sales without allowing us sufficient time to reduce our inventory and operating expenses, as a substantial portion of our expenses are fixed at least in the short term. In addition, changes in forecasts or the timing of orders expose us to the risks of inventory shortages or excess inventory. Any of the foregoing events could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

***Our EV Center dealers and channel partner network may not grow or develop as we currently expect, in current markets in which we sell ECVs or penetrate new markets, our revenue and financial condition would be adversely affected.***

Substantially all of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 was derived from sales of our ECVs in North America, Europe and Asia. As of December 31, 2025, we have maintained relationships with several distributors in the European and Asian market and operated four EV centers in Spain, New Jersey and California in the US, and China.

Moving forward, we aim to increase the size of our dealership network in our target markets through establishing EV Centers and identifying dealerships partners when warranted, which is necessary for our expansion in both existing and new markets. If we fail to successfully establish new EV Centers in these key markets, our expected expansion could be materially impacted, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. Furthermore, our future revenue growth will depend in part on our ability to penetrate new geographic markets by establishing EV Centers in those markets. Each new geographic market presents distinct and substantial challenges and risks and, in many cases, requires us to develop new customized solutions to address the particular technical and regulatory requirements of that market. Meeting the technical and regulatory requirements in any of these new markets will require a substantial investment of our time and resources. We cannot assure you that we will be able to establish EV Centers in these new markets, or that we will achieve meaningful revenue from sales in these markets. If any of these markets do not develop as we currently anticipate, our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects could be adversely affected.

#### We do not provide charging solutions for our channel partners or their customers.
Our ECVs have two ways to charge - slow charging from a regular power outlet and fast charging from a public EV charging station. Though we plan to establish charging infrastructure and stations in select regions, we do not currently install charging stations in the markets in which our ECVs are sold through our channel partners. As such, we rely on our channel partners or other third parties in such markets to ensure charging solutions are available for end-user customers. If a market in which our ECVs are sold has few options for charging, the customers of our channel partners may need to rely on their own power supply for charging, which may make our vehicles less attractive in such markets.

#### The battery capacity of our ECVs will decline over time, which may negatively influence purchasing decisions by our channel partners and end-users.
Our ECVs can experience battery capacity and performance loss over time depending on the use of the battery. We anticipate the battery capacity in our ECVs will decline over time as the battery deteriorates. We currently expect the vehicle battery pack capacity to decrease by up to 20% over six years under normal use conditions. Other factors such as usage, time and stress patterns may also impact the battery's ability to hold a charge, which would decrease our ECVs range before needing to recharge. Such battery deterioration and the related decrease in range may negatively influence purchase decisions by channel partners and end-users.

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#### Our business is subject to the risk of disruption in our supply chain.
We depend on suppliers for the sourcing of ECV components and principal raw materials. Our suppliers (and those they depend upon for materials and services) are subject to risks, including labor disputes or constraints, financial liquidity, inclement weather, natural disasters, significant public health and safety events, supply constraints or shortages, and general economic and political conditions that could limit their ability to provide us with components and raw materials. Our business and operations would be adversely affected if any of our key suppliers were to experience significant disruption affecting the price, quality, availability or timely delivery of parts they supply to us or if any one or more or our key suppliers discontinued operations. Furthermore, if we experience significant increased demand, or need to replace our existing suppliers, there can be no assurance that additional suppliers of component parts will be available when required on terms that are favorable to us, or at all, or that any supplier would allocate sufficient supplies to us in order to meet our requirements or fill our orders in a timely manner. The partial or complete loss of these suppliers, or a significant adverse change in the sourcing of ECV components, could result in lost revenue, added costs and distribution delays that could harm our business and channel partner relationships. In addition, concentration in our supply chain can exacerbate our exposure to risks associated with the termination by key suppliers of our supply-chain arrangements or any adverse change in the terms of such arrangements, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

We may be unsuccessful in our continuous efforts to source less expensive suppliers for certain parts, redesign certain parts to make them less expensive to produce and negotiate with existing suppliers to obtain cost reductions and avoid unfavorable changes to terms. Any of these occurrences may harm our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results. We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our existing relationships with our suppliers and continue to be able to source key components we use in our ECVs on a stable basis and at reasonable prices or at all. For example, our suppliers may increase the prices for the components we purchase and/or experience disruptions in their production of the components.

***We are dependent on our suppliers, certain of which are single-source suppliers, and the inability of these suppliers to continue to deliver, or their refusal to deliver, necessary components of our ECVs at prices and volumes acceptable to us could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects and operating results.***

Historically, we have generally obtained components from multiple sources whenever possible, similar to other automotive manufacturers. However, a small number of our components used in our ECVs are purchased from a single source. We refer to these component suppliers as our single-source suppliers. For example, while several sources for the airbag module for the Metro® are available, we currently have only one supplier for these components.

We generally do not maintain long-term agreements with our single-source suppliers. Any disruption in the supply of airbag modules from our single-source supplier, for instance, could temporarily disrupt production of our ECVs. While we believe that we may be able to establish alternate supply relationships for our single-source components and can obtain or engineer replacement components, we may be unable to do so in the short term or at all at prices or costs that are favorable to us. The loss of any single or limited source supplier or the disruption in the supply of components from these suppliers could lead to delays in vehicle deliveries to our channel partners, which could hurt our relationships with them and their end-user customers and also materially adversely affect our business, prospects and operating results.

In the long-term, we intend to establish supply chain relationships in North America and the European Union to support our manufacturing and assembly needs in these markets, thereby reducing the time in transit and potentially the duties associated with importing our components and spare parts from China. We believe that our deep supply chain development know-how will provide us significant advantages; however, substantially all of our supply chain experience is limited to China. If we are unable to effectively manage the sourcing of our components and the responsiveness of our supply chain in areas outside of China, our business and results of operations may be harmed. It is also likely that in the early stages of our supply chain expansion, we can expect most component sources will be single-source suppliers.

#### Changes in international trade policies, tariffs and rising political tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China, may adversely impact our business and operating results.
In recent years, China and the United States have implemented certain increasingly protective trade measures with continuing trade tensions, including significant tariff increases, between these countries. Most recently, on March 4, 2025, U.S. president, Donald J. Trump, announced that the U.S. would impose an additional 20% tariff on Chinese imports starting March 4, 2025. The additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on certain products imported from China may impact our supply chain and cost structure. Additionally, the U.S. government continues to signal that it may alter trade agreements and terms between China and the United States, including limiting trade with China, and may impose additional tariffs on imports from China and other countries from which we import goods. Although the United States and China previously, successfully reached an interim trade deal in January 2020 that de-escalated the trade tensions with both sides rolling back tariffs, the extent to which this trade deal, or potential future trade deals, will be successfully implemented is unpredictable. A decrease in the level of imports to and exports from China could adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.

Rising trade and political tensions could reduce levels of trades, investments, technological exchanges and other economic activities between China and other countries, which would have an adverse effect on global economic conditions, the stability of global financial markets, and international trade policies. It could also adversely affect the financial and economic conditions in the jurisdictions in which we operate, as well as our global expansion, our financial condition, and results of operations.

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Moreover, the imposition of tariffs and trade restrictions as a result of international trade disputes or changes in trade policies may adversely affect our sales and profitability. For example, the U.S. government recently imposed and proposed, among other actions, new or higher tariffs on specified imported products originating from China in response to what it characterized as unfair trade practices, and China responded by imposing and proposing new or higher tariffs on specified U.S. products. There can be no assurance that a broader trade agreement will be successfully negotiated between the United States and China to reduce or eliminate these tariffs. These tariffs, and the related geopolitical uncertainty between the United States and China, may cause decreased demand for our products or increase cost of components used in our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. For example, certain of our foreign customers may respond to the imposition of tariffs or threat of tariffs on products we produce by delaying purchase orders or purchasing products from our competitors. Ongoing international trade disputes and changes in trade policies could also impact economic activity and lead to a general contraction of customer demand. In addition, tariffs on components for our ECVs that we may import from China or other nations will adversely affect our profitability unless we are able to exclude such components of our ECVs from the tariffs or we raise prices for our products, which may result in our products becoming less attractive relative to products offered by our competitors. Future actions or escalations by either the United States or China that affect trade relations may also negatively affect our business, or that of our suppliers or customers, and we cannot provide any assurances as to whether such actions will occur or the form that they may take.

The resulting environment of retaliatory trade or other practices or additional trade restrictions or barriers, if implemented on a broader range of products or raw materials, could harm our ability to obtain necessary raw materials and product components or sell our ECVs at prices customers are willing to pay, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, results of operations, and cash flows. Relatedly, trade policies could lead to an increasing number of competitors entering the United States, thereby creating more competition. For example, other foreign companies could begin manufacturing vehicles in Mexico in order to take advantage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that could allow the free flow of trade into the United States and Canada. To the extent that our sales or profitability are negatively affected by any such tariffs or other trade actions, our business and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

***We rely on third parties to manufacture substantially all of our components and vehicle kits for each of our new series of ECV models. Our qualified suppliers and manufacturing partners may fail to deliver components and vehicle kits, respectively, according to schedules, prices, quality and volumes that are acceptable to us.***

We have shifted substantially all component manufacturing processes for our new vehicles to qualified suppliers. The continuous and stable supply of components needed in the manufacture and assembly of our ECVs that meet our standards will be crucial to our operations and production. Unexpected changes in business conditions, materials pricing, labor issues, wars, governmental changes, tariffs, natural disasters, health epidemics such as the global COVID-19 pandemic, trade and shipping disruptions and other factors beyond our or our suppliers' control could affect their ability to deliver components to us and expose us to component shortages.

The unavailability of any component or supplier could result in production delays, idle manufacturing facilities, product design changes and loss of access to important technology and tools for producing and supporting our products. Moreover, significant increases in our production or product design changes by us may require us to procure additional components in a short amount of time. Our suppliers may not be willing or able to sustainably meet our timelines or our cost, quality and volume needs, or to do so may cost us more, which may require us to replace them with other sources. While we believe that we will be able to secure additional or alternate sources or develop our own replacements for most of our components, there is no assurance that we will be able to do so quickly or at all.

As part of our light-asset distributed manufacturing business model and methodology, vehicle kits (and in some instances, fully-assembled vehicles) for our new ECV series are manufactured by third-party manufacturing partners. From time to time, these manufacturing partners may experience production problems or delays and may not be able to meet our demand for vehicles. We may be required to retain additional third-party manufacturing partners to assure continuity in production, but finding additional manufacturing partners in a timely and cost-effective manner may be difficult. Any delays in the manufacture of our vehicle kits could cause the loss of sales, and harm our brand, all of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results or prospects.

***If our suppliers, channel partners or manufacturing partners fail to use ethical business practices and comply with applicable laws and regulations, our brand image and business could be harmed due to negative publicity.***

Our core values, which include developing high quality ECVs while operating with integrity, are an important component of our brand image, which makes our reputation sensitive to allegations of unethical business practices. We do not control our independent suppliers, channel partners or manufacturing partners or their respective business practices. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee their compliance with ethical business practices, such as environmental responsibilities, fair wage practices, and compliance with child labor laws, among others. A failure in compliance could lead us to seek alternative suppliers, channel partners or manufacturing partners, which could increase our costs or result in delayed delivery of our products, product shortages or other disruptions of our operations.

Violation of labor or other laws by our suppliers, channel partners or manufacturing partners or the divergence of an independent supplier's labor or other practices from those generally accepted as ethical in the markets in which we do business could also attract negative publicity for us and our brand. This could diminish the value of our brand image and reduce demand for our ECVs if, as a result of such violation, we were to attract negative publicity. Any negative publicity that results from unethical practices by third parties could harm our brand image, business, financial condition, operating results or prospects. If other manufacturers in our industry encounter similar problems with their third-party partners, any negative publicity with respect to the ECV industry could negatively impact us.

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***We heavily rely on our third-party logistics service providers for international shipping of our products, and if disruptions in our transportation network continue to occur or our shipping costs continue to increase, we may be unable to sell or timely deliver our products, and our gross margin could decrease.***

Our success is dependent on our ability to transport our ECVs (whether as vehicles kits or fully assembled vehicles) from China to markets in the North America, Europe and Asia in a timely and cost-effective manner. We rely heavily on third parties, including ocean carriers and truckers, in that process. The global transportation industry is experiencing ocean shipping disruptions, trucking shortages, increased ocean shipping rates and increased trucking and fuel costs, and we cannot predict when these disruptions will end.

In recent years, the global transportation industry has experienced higher volatility in shipping rates from the trans-Pacific Ocean carriers due to various factors, including limited availability of shipping capacity, and geopolitical tensions. Our primary shipping routes originate from Shanghai and serve the United States West Coast and European markets. Trans-Pacific shipping rates experienced substantial swings in 2025, driven in part by shippers frontloading imports ahead of U.S. tariff increases, followed by a significant softening in demand in the second half of the year. On Asia-Europe lanes, elevated freight costs persisted into 2025 as a result of ongoing geopolitical disruptions, with routing conditions and carrier capacity deployment remaining subject to change. These conditions have had, and if persistent, may continue to have a negative impact on our vehicle production costs, gross profit margins, product delivery timelines, and revenue recognition. We expect such incidence causing rising shipping rates volatility to continue for the foreseeable future.

***The commercial viability of our Cenntro iChassis relies on third-party hardware and software that may not be available, which could render our product less marketable and negatively impact our business, prospects and operating results.***

The commercial viability of our Cenntro iChassis depends in large part on third-party developers utilizing hardware and software that is required for autonomous driving. The Cenntro iChassis is an open-platform and programmable chassis product, designed to act as a basic and core execution unit of an automated or autonomous driving vehicle. An automated system typically runs within a well-defined set of parameters and is restricted in what tasks can be performed. In contrast, an autonomous system learns and adapts to dynamic environments, and evolves as the environment around it changes. To be driven autonomously, the Cenntro iChassis requires hardware and software that we do not produce, such as detection devices and decision-making software. The Cenntro iChassis can only be utilized if such hardware and software is otherwise available and third parties are willing to integrate such technology with the Cenntro iChassis. To the extent our competitors develop and market a fully integrated autonomous EV, we may be at a commercial disadvantage. The marketability of the Cenntro iChassis is dependent on the willingness of third-party autonomous driving vehicle producers to adopt our programmable chassis technology rather than adopting other similar technologies or developing their own proprietary programmable chassis, as well as the willingness of end-users to purchase autonomous driving vehicles from such third parties. If any of these factors is not present then the marketability of our Cenntro iChassis will suffer, which could negatively impact our business, prospects and operating results. Furthermore, there are many uncertainties relating to the homologation of autonomous driving vehicles, and we are unable to predict when the market for autonomous driving vehicles will develop more fully.

#### Our business depends substantially on the continuing efforts of our executive officers, and our business may be severely disrupted if we lose their services.
Our future success depends substantially on the continued services of our executive officers, especially our CEO and Chairman, Mr. Peter Z. Wang. We do not currently maintain key man life insurance on any of our executive officers. If any of our executive officers are unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, we may not be able to replace them readily, if at all. Therefore, our business may be severely disrupted, and we may incur additional expenses to recruit and retain new officers. In addition, if any of our executive officers joins a competitor or forms a competing company, our business, financial condition, operating results or prospects could be harmed.

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#### Our facilities or operations could be damaged or adversely affected as a result of disasters or unpredictable events.
We maintain manufacturing and assembly facilities in Changxing and Yangzhong, China, and local assembly facilities in Freehold, New Jersey and Barstow, California in the United States, and also rely on third-party OEM manufacturing partners in China for the production of vehicle components and fully assembled units. If major disasters such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, wars, terrorist attacks, computer viruses, pandemics, or other unpredictable events including cyber-attacks, occur that impact our facilities or those of our manufacturing or distribution partners, we may be required to stop or delay production and shipment of our ECVs, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. If major disasters such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, wars, terrorist attacks, computer viruses, pandemics (such as COVID-19) or other unpredictable events, such as cyber-attacks, occur that impact our facilities or the facilities of our channel and manufacturing partners, we may have to stop or delay production and shipment of our ECVs, and our operations may be seriously damaged. We may incur expenses relating to such delays or damages, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

#### Global economic conditions could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.
The global macroeconomic environment is facing challenges, and the uncertain state of the global economy continues to impact businesses around the world, including as a result of COVID-19. If global economic and financial market conditions do not improve or further deteriorate, our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially and adversely affected. Some of the factors that could materially and adversely affect us include:

• Slower spending may result in reduced demand for our ECVs, reduced orders from our channel partners, order cancellations, lower revenues, higher discounts, increased inventories and lower gross margins.

• Continued volatility in the markets and exchange rates for foreign currencies and contracts in foreign currencies could have a significant impact on our reported operating results and financial
 condition. We conduct transactions in various currencies, which increases our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. Dollar.

• Volatility in the availability and prices for commodities and raw materials we use in our ECVs from our supply chain could have a material adverse effect on our costs, gross margins and profitability.

• Instability in global financial and capital markets may impair our ability to raise additional equity or debt financing on reasonable terms or at all in order to grow our business.

#### Our financial results may vary significantly from period-to-period due to the seasonality of our business and fluctuations in our operating costs.
Our operating results may vary significantly from period-to-period due to many factors, including seasonal factors that may have an effect on the demand for our ECVs. Demand for vehicles in the automotive industry in general typically decline over the winter season, while sales are generally higher during the spring and summer months. Our limited operating history makes it difficult for us to judge the exact nature or extent of the seasonality of our business. Also, any unusually severe weather conditions in some markets may impact demand for our vehicles. Our operating results could also suffer if we do not achieve revenue consistent with our expectations for this seasonal demand.

We also expect our period-to-period operating results to vary based on our operating costs which we anticipate will increase significantly in future periods as we, among other things, design and develop additional ECVs and components, establish new channel partners relationships, establish new local assembly facilities and technology support and research and developments centers, and increase our general and administrative functions to support our growing operations. In addition, our channel partner network includes companies that have in the past, and may in the future, experience financial difficulty and, in some instance, have been unable to pay amounts owed to us on a timely basis, or at all. This has led us to from time to time recognize provision for doubtful accounts that vary from period to period and are difficult to anticipate. As a result of these factors, we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our operating results are not necessarily meaningful and that these comparisons cannot be relied upon as indicators of future performance.

***Our distributed manufacturing methodology and channel partner network model is different from the predominant current distribution model for automotive manufacturers, which makes evaluating our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects difficult.***

Our distributed manufacturing model allows us to focus our efforts on the design of ECV models and related technologies while outsourcing various portions of the manufacturing, assembly and marketing of our vehicles to qualified third parties, allowing the Company to operate with lower capital investment than traditional vertically integrated automotive companies. For the last several years, we relied substantially on "private label" channel partners to assemble the Metro® from vehicle kits that we manufactured in our facilities. With the introduction of our new ECV models, we have begun the process of shifting the manufacturing of our vehicle kits, and in some cases fully assembled vehicles, to third party OEM manufacturing partners and, in the case of vehicle kits, assembling in our own facilities in North America and Europe. This model of vehicle distribution is relatively new and unproven and subjects us to substantial risk. For example, our success depends in large part on our ability to effectively establish and maintain successful relationships with manufacturing partners and channel partners and for them to implement successful processes for manufacturing our vehicles or marketing, sales, and servicing, respectively.

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Our business model is subject to numerous significant challenges and uncertainties, some of which are outside of our control, and we may not be successful in addressing these challenges. For instance, we have limited control or oversight over our manufacturing partners and channel partners. To the extent a manufacturing partner or channel partner is not conducting its business in an ethical manner or is not performing to the required standards, we have limited recourse. Our manufacturing partner and channel partner networks are based solely on contractual arrangements and such contractual arrangements do not currently, and may not into the future, provide us with adequate oversight over our channel partners to protect our reputation.

Additionally, in certain markets we intend to increase direct sales to dealers, upfitters, enterprises and government organizations, which will require that we add overhead and business structures to service a direct sales business model that we do not currently have in place.

#### Our business plans require will additional capital in the future, which may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all.
Our business plans will require additional capital in the future, including to strengthen the selling and marketing functions of our EV Centers and to develop our distribution centers for parts backed by the PARDISYS system. However, we expect to have a constrained cash outlay throughout 2025, and plan to focus on internally generated cash flow rather than on relying on the expectations of future external capital financing. To support this goal, no we do not plan to invest in any production facilities in the near future unless necessary and plan to improve our existing EV Center networks so they may be more efficient. We expect that our level of capital expenditures may be relatively lower in 2025 but may be affected by the profitability and cash generating capacities of our recently established EV Centers around the global markets. The fact that we have a limited operating history means we have limited historical data regarding the demand for our products and services and our future capital requirements. As a result, our future actual capital requirements may be uncertain and actual capital requirements may be materially different from those we currently anticipate.

We may seek equity or debt financing to finance a portion of our capital requirements in the future. Such financing might not be available to us in a timely manner or on terms that are acceptable, or at all. Our ability to obtain the necessary financing to carry out our business plans is subject to a number of factors, including general market conditions and investor acceptance of our business plans. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms and conditions of such financing unattractive or unavailable to us. If we are unable to raise sufficient funds, we will have to significantly reduce our spending, and delay or cancel our planned activities.

***As we shift component and vehicle kit manufacturing to qualified suppliers and manufacturing partners, we may have to shorten the useful lives of any equipment to be retired as a result, and the resulting acceleration in our depreciation could adversely affect our financial results***

We have invested in what we believe is state of the art tooling, machinery and other manufacturing equipment, and we depreciate the cost of such equipment over their expected useful lives. However, throughout 2023 and well into 2024, we continued to shift procurement of vehicle component, and semi-knocked-down kit manufacturing to qualified suppliers. Continuing into 2025, we have also outsourced vehicle kit manufacturing (and, in some instances, vehicle assembly) to qualified manufacturers for our new ECV series to manufacturing partners to reduce our capital expenditure requirements. As we shift component and vehicle kit manufacturing of our new ECV series to our qualified suppliers and manufacturing partners, respectively, we may have to shorten the useful life of any equipment we retire as a result, which would require that we accelerate the depreciation on such equipment. Any such accelerated depreciation on our equipment, to the extent we own such equipment, could adversely affect our results of operations.

***We may not be able to accurately estimate the supply and demand for our vehicles, which could result in a variety of inefficiencies in our business and hinder our ability to generate revenue. If we fail to accurately predict our manufacturing requirements, we could incur additional costs or experience delays.***

We may have limited insight into trends that may emerge and affect our business. This may result in our inability to accurately estimate the supply and demand for our vehicles. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021 and continuing into the first quarter of 2022, we introduced into the market the Neibor® and Logistar™ series of ECVs as well as the Teemak™ off-road ECV. We cannot predict whether these new ECV models will be readily adopted by channel partners and end-users in their respective markets. We may need to provide forecasts of our demand to our suppliers several months prior to the scheduled delivery of products to our channel partners. Currently, there is limited historical basis for making judgments on the demand for our planned or existing vehicles or our ability to develop, manufacture, and deliver vehicles, or our profitability in the future. If we underestimate our requirements, our suppliers may have inadequate inventory, which could interrupt manufacturing of our products and result in delays in shipments and revenues. In addition, lead times for materials and components that our suppliers order may vary significantly and depend on factors such as the specific supplier, contract terms and demand for each component at a given time. If we fail to order sufficient quantities of product components in a timely manner, the delivery of vehicles to our channel partners could be delayed, which would harm our business, financial condition and operating results.

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***Our ECVs use lithium-ion battery cells, which have the potential to catch fire or vent smoke and flame and may lead to additional concerns about batteries used in automotive applications.***

The battery packs in our ECVs use lithium-ion cells, and we intend to use lithium-ion cells in our future ECV products. On rare occasions, lithium-ion cells can rapidly release the energy they contain by venting smoke and flames in a manner that can ignite nearby materials as well as other lithium-ion cells. Extremely rare incidents of laptop computers, cell phones and EV battery packs catching fire have focused consumer attention on the safety of these cells.

These events have raised concerns about batteries used in automotive applications. To address these questions and concerns, a number of battery cell manufacturers are pursuing alternative lithium-ion battery cell chemistries to improve safety. The battery packs used in our ECVs may need to be redesigned, which would be time-consuming and expensive. Also, negative public perceptions regarding the suitability of lithium-ion cells for automotive applications or any future incident involving lithium-ion cells such as a vehicle or other fire, even if such incident does not involve us, could seriously harm our business.

The majority of the battery packs we use in our ECVs are shipped in a "just in time" fashion so that we are generally not housing them for a long period of time. Nonetheless, we may in the future store lithium-ion cells at our facilities from time to time. Any incident involving battery cells may cause disruption to the operation of our facilities. While we have implemented safety procedures related to the handling of the cells, we cannot assure you that a safety issue or fire related to the cells would not disrupt our operations. Such damage or injury could lead to adverse publicity and potentially a safety recall. Moreover, any type of battery failure in relation to a competitor's ECV may cause indirect adverse publicity for us and our ECVs. Such adverse publicity could negatively affect our brand and harm our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

***We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting that could materially harm our company. If we fail to remediate the material weakness, or if we experience material weaknesses in the future, we may not be able to accurately and timely report our financial condition or results of operations, which may adversely affect investor confidence in us.***

Historically Cenntro had not retained a sufficient number of professionals with an appropriate level of accounting knowledge, training and experience to appropriately analyze, record and disclose accounting matters under U.S. GAAP. Similarly it does not retain certain a sufficient number of professionals which to address its internal control over financial reporting in accordance with requirements applicable to public companies.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of control deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. During the preparation of its 2021 and 2022 financial statements, Cenntro's management identified a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting. Specifically, Cenntro did not historically have adequate accounting staff generally in its finance and accounting department, particularly with respect to (i) the preparation of financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the inclusion of proper disclosures in the related footnotes, and (ii) the design, documentation and implementation of internal controls surrounding risk management and financial reporting processes. During the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, management reassessed the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Although controls and supervision over risk management and financial reporting processes have improved, management has concluded that the Company continues to have this material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting.

Management has taken and is continuing to take actions to remediate this material weakness and is taking steps to strengthen our internal control over financial reporting and risk management. Our Financial Controller for North America joined us in January 2022 and she is a CPA license holder. As of the date of this Annual Report, we have a total of four professionals on our Finance team in the United States including two certified public accountants (CPAs) and one staff accountant who has passed the CPA exams with public accounting experience. We intend to hire additional professional accountants with greater familiarity with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. We strive to continue to take measures to improve compliance with our overall financial reporting process by (i) further developing and implementing formal policies, processes and documentation procedures relating to our financial reporting as well as (ii) addressing the accounting function's staffing needs and training and strengthen our internal control processes. This material weakness will not be considered remediated until management completes the design and implementation of the measures described above and the controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded that these controls are effective.

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To the extent we are unable to remediate this material weakness or identify future material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, such material weakness could severely inhibit our ability to accurately report our financial condition or results of operations and could cause future investors to lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, we could become subject to litigation from investors and shareholders, and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the SEC or other regulatory authorities. Failure to remedy any material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, or to implement or maintain other effective control systems required of public companies, could also restrict our future access to the capital markets.

#### Risks Related to Our Industry
***The unavailability or reduction of government and economic incentives or the elimination of regulatory policies which are favorable for ECVs could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.***

Our business depends significantly on government subsidies, economic incentives and government policies that support the growth of new energy vehicles generally and ECVs specifically. Any reduction, elimination or discriminatory application of government subsidies and economic incentives because of policy changes, the reduced need for such subsidies and incentives due to the perceived success of ECVs, fiscal tightening or other factors may result in the diminished competitiveness of the alternative fuel vehicle industry generally or our ECVs in particular. Any of the foregoing could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

#### Our future growth is dependent upon end-users' willingness to adopt ECVs.
Our growth is highly dependent upon the adoption by national and local governments and the commercial vehicle market of, and we are subject to a risk of any reduced demand for, alternative fuel vehicles in general and ECVs in particular. The market for alternative fuel vehicles (including ECVs) is relatively new and rapidly evolving, characterized by rapidly changing technologies, price competition, additional competitors, evolving government regulation and industry standards, frequent new vehicle announcements and changing consumer demands and behaviors. If the market for ECVs in North America, Europe, Asia or elsewhere does not develop as we expect, or develops more slowly than we expect, our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects will be harmed. Other factors that may influence the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles, and specifically ECVs, include:

• perceptions about electric vehicle quality, safety, design, performance and cost, especially if adverse events or accidents occur that are linked to the quality or safety of electric vehicles, whether
 or not such vehicles are produced by us or other manufacturers;

• perceptions about vehicle safety in general, in particular safety issues that may be attributed to the use of advanced technology, including electric vehicle systems;

• the limited range over which electric vehicles may be driven on a single battery charge and the speed at which batteries can be recharged;

• the decline of an electric vehicle's range resulting from deterioration over time in the battery's ability to hold a charge;

• concerns about electric grid capacity and reliability;

• improvements in the fuel economy of the internal combustion engine;

• the availability of service for electric vehicles;

• the environmental consciousness of end-users;

• access to charging stations, standardization of electric vehicle charging systems and perceptions about convenience and cost to charge an electric commercial vehicle;

• the availability of tax and other governmental incentives to purchase and operate electric vehicles or future regulation requiring increased use of nonpolluting vehicles;

• perceptions about and the actual cost of alternative fuel; and

• macroeconomic factors.

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Any of the factors described above may cause our channel partners and their customers not to purchase our ECVs. If the market for ECVs does not develop as we expect or develops more slowly than we expect, our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects will be adversely affected.

#### Continued elevated levels of inflation could adversely impact our business and results of operations.
Adverse and uncertain economic conditions and, in particular, the impact of global general price inflation, may negatively impact our business and operating results. We have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, price increases from, among other things, our component suppliers. Sustained inflation, combined with key component shortages, may require us to raise the prices of our ECVs in order to offset cost increases, which may negatively impact the demand for our vehicles. As a result, our channel partners may become more conservative in response to such conditions and seek to reduce their inventories. Conversely, to the extent inflation or other factors increase our business costs, it may not be feasible to pass price increases on to our channel partners, which will adversely affect our profitability. Our results of operations depend upon, among other things, our ability to maintain and increase sales volume with our channel partners, our ability to attract new channel partners, the financial condition of end-consumers in the commercial ECV market and our ability to provide ECVs that appeal to our channel partners and other direct customers at a competitive upfront cost. Unfavorable macroeconomic conditions may lead our channel partners to reduce, delay, curtail or cancel proposed or existing contracts, decrease the overall demand for our ECVs or otherwise adversely affect our results of operations. The duration and severity of the current inflationary period cannot be estimated with precision.

***We could experience cost increases or disruptions in the supply of raw materials or components used in our vehicles, and a shortage of key components, such as semiconductors, can disrupt our production of ECVs.***

We incur significant costs related to the procuring of raw materials and components required to manufacture our vehicles. Our ECVs use various raw materials including aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, non-ferrous metals such as copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt, as well as key component inputs such as semiconductors. The prices for these raw materials fluctuate depending on factors beyond our control, including market conditions and global demand for these materials, and could adversely affect our business and operating results. In particular, the automotive industry is currently facing a significant shortage of semiconductors. The global semiconductor supply shortage is having wide-ranging effects across multiple industries, particularly the automotive industry, and it has impacted multiple suppliers that incorporate semiconductors into the parts they supply to us. As a result, the semiconductor supply shortage has had, and will continue to have, a negative impact on our vehicle production. To date, we have experienced price decreases compared to the rising market prices in 2022, which resulted in higher vehicle costs. The market in 2025 was favorable for the entire new energy industry in terms of vehicle costs. For example, semiconductor shortage that previously constrained vehicle production had largely subsided, and the prices of batteries, motors and electronic controls continued fallen.

#### Increases in the cost, disruptions of supply or shortages of lithium-ion batteries could harm our business.
Our business depends on the continued supply of battery cells for our vehicles. Battery cell manufacturers may refuse to supply battery cells to electric vehicle manufacturers to the extent they determine that the vehicles are not sufficiently safe. We are exposed to multiple risks relating to availability and pricing of quality lithium-ion battery cells. These risks include:

• the inability or unwillingness of current battery cell manufacturers to build or operate battery cell manufacturing plants to supply the numbers of lithium-ion cells required to support the
 growth of the electric vehicle industry as demand for such cells increases;

• disruption in the supply of cells due to quality issues or recalls by the battery cell manufacturers; and

• an increase in the cost or shortages of raw materials, such as lithium, nickel and cobalt, used in lithium-ion cells.

Any disruption in the supply of battery cells could temporarily disrupt the planned production of our ECVs until such time as a different supplier is fully qualified. Furthermore, strong growth in sales of our ECVs may in some instances outpace the production and availability of lithium-ion batteries, which could result in substantial increases in the price of batteries used in our vehicles. Substantial increases in the prices for lithium-ion batteries would increase our operating costs, and could reduce our gross margins if we cannot recoup the increased costs through increased ECV prices.

Developments in alternative technologies or improvements in the internal combustion engine may materially and adversely affect the demand for our ECVs.

Significant developments in alternative technologies, such as advanced diesel, ethanol, hydrogen fuel cells or compressed natural gas, or improvements in the fuel economy of the internal combustion engine, may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects in ways we do not currently anticipate. Any failure by us to develop new or enhanced technologies or processes, or to react to changes in existing technologies, could materially delay the development and introduction of new and enhanced ECVs, which could result in the loss of competitiveness of our vehicles, decreased revenue and a loss of market share to competitors.

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The automotive market is highly competitive, and we may not be successful in competing in this industry.

Both the automotive industry generally, and the ECV segment in particular, are highly competitive, and we will be competing for sales with both ICE commercial vehicles and other ECVs. Many of our current and potential competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, manufacturing, marketing and other resources than we do and may be able to devote greater resources to the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, promotion, sale and support of ECVs. We expect competition for ECVs to intensify due to increased demand and a regulatory push for alternative fuel vehicles and consolidation in the worldwide automotive industry. Factors affecting competition include product quality and features, innovation and development time, pricing, reliability, safety, fuel economy, 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 adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results, and prospects.

If we are unable to keep up with advances in electric vehicle technology, we may suffer a decline in our competitive position.

We may be unable to keep up with changes in ECV technology, and we may suffer a resulting decline in our competitive position, which would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. Our research and development efforts, as well as our manufacturing and supply chain capacity, may not be sufficient to adapt to changes in ECV technology. As technologies change, we plan to upgrade or adapt our ECVs and introduce new models in order to continue to provide our ECVs with the latest technology, including battery cell technology. However, our ECVs may not compete effectively with ECVs manufactured and marketed by our competitors if we are not able to develop and integrate the latest technology into our ECVs.

Risks Related to Legal and Regulatory Matters

Our business is subject to substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or the failure by us or our channel partners to comply with these regulations could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

Motor vehicles are subject to substantial regulation under U.S. federal, state and local laws as well as the laws of each of our target markets. We incur significant costs to comply with these regulations, including obtaining required vehicle certifications in the jurisdictions in which our ECVs are sold, and we may be required to incur additional costs related to any changes to such regulations. Any failures by us or our channel partners to comply with existing or future regulations could result in significant expenses, vehicle recalls, delays or fines. We and our channel partners are subject to laws and regulations applicable to the supply, manufacture, import, sale and service of automobiles internationally. For example, in countries outside of the United States, we or our channel partners are required to meet standards relating to vehicle safety and testing, fuel economy, battery safety, transportation, testing and recycling and greenhouse gas emissions, among other things, that are often materially different from requirements in the United States, thus resulting in additional investment into the vehicles and systems to ensure regulatory compliance in those countries. This process may include official review and certification of our vehicles by foreign regulatory agencies prior to market entry, as well as compliance with foreign reporting and recall management systems requirements. See "Business-Governmental Regulations."

To the extent U.S. or international laws change, some or all of our vehicles may not comply with any new applicable international, federal, state or local laws, which would have an adverse effect on our business. Compliance with changing regulations could be burdensome, time consuming, and expensive. To the extent compliance with new regulations is cost prohibitive, our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results will be adversely affected. Similarly, compliance with various regulations pertaining to ECVs in our various target markets may limit our ability to sell certain of our ECV models in such markets.

***Our ECVs may be subject to product liability claims or recalls which could cause us to incur expenses, damage our reputation or result in a diversion of management resources.***

As manufacturer of record of our ECVs (except in the case of vehicles assembled by our private label channel partners), we may be responsible for product liability claims or costs associated with product recalls. We may be subject to lawsuits resulting from injuries associated with the use of the ECVs that we design, manufacture and sell to our channel partners. We may incur losses relating to these claims or the defense of these claims. Our ECVs may also be subject to recalls if any of our ECV designs prove to be defective, or our channel partners may voluntarily initiate a recall or make payments related to such claims as a result of various industry or business practices or the need to maintain good customer relationships. Such a recall would result in a diversion of resources and could damage our reputation with both our channel partners and their customers. Any claims or recalls associated with our ECVs could exceed our insurance coverage and materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

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***We face risks associated with our global operations and expansion, including unfavorable regulatory, political, legal, economic, tax and labor conditions, and with establishing ourselves in new markets, all of which could harm our business.***

We currently have international operations and subsidiaries in various countries and jurisdictions, and we expect to expand and optimize our channel partner network internationally and to invest in new manufacturing and assembly facilities in various jurisdictions as part of our growth plan. Accordingly, we and our products are subject to a variety of legal, political and regulatory requirements and social and economic conditions over which we have little control. For example, we may be impacted by trade policies, political uncertainty and economic cycles involving geographic regions where we have significant sales or operate.

We are subject to a number of risks associated with international business activities that may increase our costs, impact our ability to sell our ECVs and require significant management attention. These risks include:

• conforming our products to various international regulatory and safety requirements in establishing, staffing and managing foreign operations;

• challenges in attracting channel partners;

• compliance with foreign government taxes, regulations and permit requirements;

• our ability to enforce our contractual rights and intellectual property rights;

• compliance with trade restrictions and customs regulations as well as tariffs and price or exchange controls;

• fluctuations in freight rates and transportation disruptions;

• fluctuations in the values of foreign currencies;

• compliance with certification and homologation requirements; and

• preferences of foreign nations for domestically manufactured products.

In many of these markets, long-standing relationships between potential customers and their local partners and protective regulations and disparate networks and systems used by each country will create barriers to entry.

We are currently selling our ECVs in North America, Europe and Asia, and, as a result, we are subject to laws and regulations in those jurisdictions that are applicable to the import and/or sale of electric vehicles. For example, we are required to meet vehicle-specific safety standards that are often materially different across markets, thus resulting in additional investment into the vehicles and systems to ensure regulatory compliance. For each of the markets in which we sell our ECVs, we must obtain advanced approval from regulatory agencies regarding the proper certification or homologation of our vehicles to enter into these markets. This process necessitates that regulatory officials in each market review and certify our vehicles prior to market entry. Any delay in the homologation process could adversely impact our ability to introduce any of these ECV models in their respective markets on our planned timeframe, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results and harm our reputation.

#### Our business will be adversely affected if we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights from unauthorized use or infringement by third parties.
Any failure to adequately protect our intellectual property rights could result in the weakening or loss of such rights, which may allow our competitors to offer similar or identical products or use identical or confusingly similar branding, potentially resulting in the loss of some of our competitive advantage, a decrease in our revenue or an attribution of potentially lower quality products to us, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. Our success depends, at least in part, on our ability to protect our core technology and intellectual property. To accomplish this, we rely on a combination of patents, patent applications, trade secrets (including know-how), employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements, copyright protection, trademarks, intellectual property licenses and other contractual rights to establish and protect our intellectual property rights in our technology. Our registered patents are under PRC law and have not been given reciprocal treatment and protection under the laws of either the United States or the European Union. We may be unable to adequately protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property from use by third parties.

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The protection provided by patent laws is and will be important to our business. However, such patents and agreements and various other measures we take to protect our intellectual property from use by others may not be effective for various reasons, including the following:

• our pending patent applications may not result in the issuance of patents;

• our patents may not be broad enough to protect our commercial endeavors;

• the patents we have been granted may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented because of the pre-existence of similar patented or unpatented technology or for other reasons;

• the costs associated with obtaining and enforcing patents in the countries in which we operate, confidentiality and invention agreements or other intellectual property rights may make enforcement
 impracticable; or

• current and future competitors may independently develop similar technology, duplicate our vehicles or design new vehicles in a way that circumvents our intellectual property protection.

Existing trademark and trade secret laws and confidentiality agreements afford only limited protections. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect our proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States and policing the unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult. For example, historically the implementation and enforcement of PRC intellectual property-related laws have been limited. Accordingly, protection of intellectual property rights in China may not be as effective as in the United States or other countries.

Some of the components in our supply chain are co-designed with third-party vendors, who are generally restricted from selling parts that are co-designed with us to other parties. However, in the event we discontinue our purchases of such co-designed components from our vendors, these vendors may no longer be restricted from selling such co-designed components to third parties.

We may need to defend ourselves against patent or trademark infringement claims, which may be time-consuming and could cause us to incur substantial costs.

Companies, organizations or individuals, including our competitors, may hold or obtain patents, trademarks or other proprietary rights that would prevent, limit or interfere with our ability to make, use, develop or sell our vehicles or vehicle kits, which could make it more difficult for us to operate our business. From time to time, we receive notices from holders of patents or trademarks regarding their proprietary rights. Companies holding patents or other intellectual property rights may bring suits against us alleging infringement of such rights or otherwise assert their rights and seek licenses. Even if we are successful in these proceedings, any intellectual property infringement claims against us could be costly, time-consuming, harmful to our reputation, and could divert the time and attention of our management and other personnel or result in injunctive or other equitable relief that may require us to make changes to our business, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows, results of operations or prospects. In addition, if we are determined to have infringed upon a third party's intellectual property rights, we may be required to do one or more of the following:

• cease selling vehicles or incorporating or using designs or offering goods or services that incorporate or use the challenged intellectual property;

• pay substantial damages;

• obtain a license from the holder of the infringed intellectual property right, which license may not be available on reasonable terms or at all; or

• redesign our vehicles or other goods or services.

In the event of a successful claim of infringement against us and our failure or inability to obtain a license to the infringed technology or other intellectual property right, our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects could be materially adversely affected. In addition, any litigation or claims, whether or not valid, could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management attention.

In addition, we have agreed, and expect to continue to agree, to indemnify our channel partners for certain intellectual property infringement claims regarding our products. As a result, if infringement claims are made against our channel partners, we may be required to indemnify them for damages (including expenses) resulting from such claims or to refund amounts they have paid to us.

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#### Compliance with environmental regulations can be expensive, and noncompliance with these regulations may result in adverse publicity and potentially significant monetary damages and fines.
Our business operations may generate noise, wastewater, end-of-life batteries, gaseous byproduct and other industrial waste. We are required to comply with all applicable national and local regulations regarding the protection of the environment. We believe we are in compliance with current environmental protection requirements and have all necessary environmental permits to conduct our business. However, if more stringent regulations are adopted in the future, the costs of compliance with these new regulations could be substantial. Additionally, if we fail to comply with present or future environmental rules or regulations, we may be liable for cleanup costs or be required to pay substantial fines, suspend production or cease operations. Any failure by us to control the use of, or to adequately restrict the unauthorized discharge of, hazardous substances or comply with other environmental regulations could subject us to potentially significant monetary damages and fines or suspensions to our business operations. Additionally, as we expand our local assembly capabilities in our target markets, our expansion will necessarily increase our exposure to liability with respect to environmental regulations and the fines and injunctive actions related thereto and require us to spend further resources and time complying with complex environmental regulations in such jurisdictions.

Contamination at properties currently or formerly owned or operated by us, and properties to which hazardous substances were sent by us, may result in liability for us under environmental laws and regulations, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"). The U.S. government can impose liability on us under CERCLA for the full amount of remediation-related costs of a contaminated site without regard to fault. Such costs can include those associated with the investigation and cleanup of contaminated soil, ground water and buildings as well as to reverse impacts to human health and damages to natural resources.

Pursuant to the Environmental Protection Law of the PRC, which was adopted on December 26, 1989, and amended on April 24, 2014, effective on January 1, 2015, any entity which discharges pollutants must adopt measures to prevent and treat waste gas, waste water, waste residue, medical waste, dust, malodorous gas, radioactive substances generated in manufacturing, construction or any other activities as well as environmental pollution and hazards such as noise, vibration, ray radiation, electromagnetic radiation etc. Environmental protection authorities impose various administrative penalties on entities in violation of the Environmental Protection Law, including warnings, fines, orders to rectify within a prescribed period, cease construction, restrict or suspend production, make recovery, disclose relevant information or make an announcement, or seize and confiscate facilities and equipment which cause pollutant emissions, the imposition of administrative action against relevant responsible persons, and orders to shut down enterprises. In addition, pursuant to the Civil Code of the PRC, which was adopted on May 28, 2020, and became effective on January 1, 2021, in the event of damage caused to others as a result of environmental pollution and ecological destruction, the actor will bear tortious liability. In the event a party, in violation of laws and regulations, intentionally pollutes the environment or damages the ecology, thereby causing serious consequences, the infringed party is entitled to claim appropriate punitive damages. Any violations of the Environmental Protection Law or the Civil Code of the PRC could expose us to liabilities including fines and damages that could impact our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.

China has implemented several regulations, policies and measures to regulate the batteries used in ECVs, which cover the security standards, recycling activities and other specifications. For example, the Interim Measures for the Management of the Recycling of Power Battery in New Energy Vehicles ("PRC Battery Measures") regulate the recycling and disposal of end-of-life batteries for new energy vehicles. The PRC Battery Measures provide that manufacturers of new energy vehicles must take primary responsibilities of the recycling of batteries and are required, for instance, to transfer batteries that have been damaged during manufacturing to vendors that provide recycling services, and to maintain records of the vehicles they have manufactured, the identification codes of the batteries incorporated into the vehicles, and the owners of the vehicles. The batteries used in our ECVs are also subject to a number of national standards in China, including functional safety requirements and testing methods for the battery management system of electric vehicles.

The EU has specific regulations on batteries and the disposal of batteries to minimize the negative environmental effects of batteries and hazardous waste. The EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) (the "EU Battery Directive") is intended to cover all types of batteries regardless of their shape, volume, weight, material composition or use. It is aimed at reducing mercury, cadmium, lead and other metals in the environment by minimizing the use of these substances in batteries and by treating and re-using old batteries. This directive applies to all types of batteries except those used to protect European Member States' security, for military purposes, or sent into space. To achieve these objectives, the EU Battery Directive prohibits the marketing of some batteries containing hazardous substances. It establishes processes aimed at high levels of collection and recycling of batteries with quantified collection and recycling targets. The directive sets out minimum rules for producer responsibility and provisions with regard to labeling of batteries and their removability from equipment. Product markings are required for batteries and accumulators to provide information on capacity and to facilitate reuse and safe disposal. We currently ship our ECVs pursuant to the requirements of the directive. Our current estimated costs associated with our compliance with this directive based on our current market share are not significant. However, we continue to evaluate the impact of this directive as European Union member states implement guidance, and actual costs could differ from our current estimates.

In December 2020, the European Commission adopted a proposal to revise the EU Battery Directive. The proposal is designed to modernize the EU's regulatory framework for batteries to secure the sustainability and competitiveness of battery value chains. It could introduce mandatory requirements on sustainability (such as requiring responsible sourcing of raw materials, restrictions on the use of hazardous substances, carbon footprint rules, minimum recycled content targets, performance and durability criteria), safety and labelling for the marketing and putting into service of batteries, and requirements for end-of-life management including to facilitate the repurposing of industrial and electric-vehicle batteries as stationary energy storage batteries. The proposal also includes due diligence obligations for economic operators as regards the sourcing of raw materials.

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The EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (the "RoHS Directive") places restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. All applicable products sold in the European Union market after July 1, 2006 must comply with EU RoHS Directive. While this directive does not currently affect our ECVs in any meaningful way, should any changes occur in the directive that would affect our ECVs, we will need to comply with any new regulations that are imposed.

Our noncompliance with any of these regulations may materially and adversely affect our operations or financial condition.

***We are subject to anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, financial and economic sanctions and similar laws, and noncompliance with such laws can subject us to administrative, civil and criminal fines and penalties, collateral consequences, remedial measures and legal expenses, all of which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, prospects and reputation.***

We are subject to anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, financial and economic sanctions and similar laws and regulations in various jurisdictions in which we conduct activities, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA and other anti-corruption laws and regulations. The FCPA prohibits us and our officers, directors, employees and business partners acting on our behalf, including agents, from corruptly offering, promising, authorizing or providing anything of value to a "foreign official" for the purposes of influencing official decisions or obtaining or retaining business or otherwise obtaining favorable treatment. The FCPA also requires companies to make and keep books, records and accounts that accurately reflect transactions and dispositions of assets and to maintain a system of adequate internal accounting controls. A violation of these laws or regulations could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, prospects and reputation.

We have direct or indirect interactions with officials and employees of government agencies and state-owned affiliated entities in the ordinary course of business. These interactions subject us to an increased level of compliance-related concerns. We are in the process of implementing policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance by us and our directors, officers, employees, representatives, consultants, agents and business partners with applicable anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, financial and economic sanctions and similar laws and regulations. However, our policies and procedures may not be sufficient, and our directors, officers, employees, representatives, consultants, agents, and business partners could engage in improper conduct for which we may be held responsible.

Noncompliance with anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering or financial and economic sanctions laws could subject us to whistleblower complaints, adverse media coverage, investigations, and severe administrative, civil and criminal sanctions, collateral consequences, remedial measures and legal expenses, all of which could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, prospects and reputation. In addition, changes in economic sanctions laws in the future could adversely affect our business and investments in our shares.

#### Risks Related to Information Technology, Data Security, and Privacy
***We seek to continuously expand and improve our information technology systems and use security measures designed to protect our systems against breaches and cyber-attacks. If these efforts are not successful, our business and operations could be disrupted, and our operating results and reputation could be harmed.***

We seek to continuously expand and improve our information technology systems, including implementing new internally developed and/or external industry standard enterprise resource planning systems ("ERP systems"), to assist us in the management of our business. We maintain information technology measures designed to protect us against intellectual property theft, data breaches and other cyber-attacks. The implementation, maintenance and improvement of these systems require significant management time, support and cost. Moreover, there are inherent risks associated with developing, improving and expanding our core systems as well as implementing new systems, including the disruption of our data management, procurement, manufacturing execution, finance and supply chain processes. Despite network security and back-up measures, our information technology systems are potentially vulnerable to physical or electronic break-ins, computer viruses and similar disruptive problems. Despite precautionary measures to prevent unanticipated problems that could affect our information technology systems, sustained or repeated system failures that interrupt our ability to generate and maintain data could adversely affect our ability to manage our data and inventory, procure parts or supplies or manufacture, sell, deliver ECVs, or achieve and maintain compliance with, or realize available benefits under, tax laws and other applicable regulations.

We cannot assure you that any of our new information technology systems or their required functionality will be effectively implemented, maintained or expanded as planned. If we do not successfully maintain our information technology or expand these systems as planned, our operations may be disrupted, our ability to accurately or timely report our financial results could be impaired, and deficiencies may arise in our internal control over financial reporting, which may adversely affect our ability to certify our financial results. Moreover, our proprietary information could be compromised or misappropriated, and our reputation may be adversely affected. If these systems or their functionality do not operate as we expect them to, we may be required to expend significant resources to make corrections or find alternative sources for performing these functions.

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#### Data collection is governed by restrictive regulations governing the use, processing, and cross-border transfer of personal information.
International jurisdictions have their own data security and privacy legal framework with which companies or their customers must comply. The collection, use, storage, transfer, and other processing of personal data regarding individuals in the European Economic Area is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), which came into effect in May 2018. It contains numerous requirements and changes from previously existing EU law, including more robust obligations on data processors and heavier documentation requirements for data protection compliance programs by companies. Among other things, the GDPR regulates transfers of personal data subject to the GDPR to countries outside of the European Union that have not been found to provide adequate protection to such personal data, including the United States. The European Data Protection Board has issued draft guidance requiring additional measures be implemented to protect EU personal data from foreign law enforcement, including in the U.S. These additional measures may require us to expend additional resources to comply.

The GDPR also introduced numerous privacy-related changes for companies operating in the European Union, including greater control for data subjects, increased data portability for EU consumers, data breach notification requirements and increased fines. Fines of up to 20 million Euros or up to 4% of the annual global revenue of the noncompliant company, whichever is greater, could be imposed for violations of certain GDPR requirements. Such penalties are in addition to any civil litigation claims by customers and data subjects. The GDPR requirements apply not only to third-party transactions but also to transfers of information between us and our subsidiaries, including employee information.

The collection and processing of electronic communications data in the EU is regulated by the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), which applies to the confidentiality of communications, the use of tracking technologies (such as cookies), and direct marketing practices. Unlike the GDPR, which focuses on personal data protection, the ePrivacy Directive regulates the privacy of communications and metadata, including data collected from connected devices, such as our ECVs. The directive has been implemented inconsistently across EU member states, leading to fragmented compliance requirements. A proposed ePrivacy Regulation intended to replace the directive and create a uniform legal framework was withdrawn in February 2025, leaving uncertainty regarding future reforms. Compliance with varying national implementations of the ePrivacy Directive may require additional operational adjustments and could result in regulatory fines or enforcement actions if found noncompliant.

Scheduled to take effect on September 12, 2025, the EU Data Act introduces new regulatory requirements for data access, sharing, and portability, extending beyond personal data to include non-personal data. This legislation aims to facilitate data sharing among businesses and with governments, but its broad scope and evolving implementation may create uncertainties and compliance challenges for our operations. The Act imposes obligations on data holders-which could include companies managing connected devices such as our Electric Commercial Vehicles (ECVs)-to provide access to certain data upon request under regulated conditions. Compliance with these requirements may necessitate modifications to our data management systems, contractual agreements, and security protocols. Non-compliance could result in regulatory enforcement actions, penalties, and increased operational costs, particularly as EU member states implement and enforce the Act in different ways. Additionally, the evolving regulatory landscape in the EU could create uncertainties regarding data monetization, competitive practices, and cross-border data transfers, potentially impacting our business model and operations.

Following the United Kingdom's (the "UK") exit from the European Union, the GDPR was transposed into UK law ("UK GDPR") as supplemented by the UK Data Protection Act 2018. As a result, the UK GDPR will not automatically incorporate any changes made to the GDPR going forward (which would need to be specifically incorporated by the UK Government). At present, the GDPR and the UK GDPR are broadly similar and have parallel regimes, which have not yet diverged significantly. However, the UK Government has launched a public consultation on proposed reforms to the data protection framework in the UK. This may lead to future divergence and variance between the two regimes.

In addition, China has laws relating to the supervision of data and information protection. The Cybersecurity Law regulates the activities of "network operators," which include companies that manage any network under PRC jurisdiction. As such, certain of our PRC subsidiaries may be regarded as network operators under the Cybersecurity Law, since our ECVs are fitted with networking devices. The Cybersecurity Law requires that the collection of personal data is subject to consent by the person whose data is being collected.

On June 10, 2021, China enacted the Data Security Law of the PRC ("DSL"), which became effective as of September 1, 2021. The DSL introduces several changes and new features to data security regulation and a comprehensive data security regime, which authorizes national departments to conduct stricter supervision of data in China. For example, the PRC government will establish a catalogue of crucial data categories and promulgate stricter regulations over the protection of such crucial data listed in the catalogue. The DSL also will introduce the concept of "National Core Data," which refers to data related to, among other topics, national security, the PRC economy, and significant public interests, and provides that stricter regulations may be imposed on such National Core Data. The cross-border transfer of domestic data as required by non-PRC judicial or enforcement authorities is also subject to the approval of competent Chinese authorities.

Effective January 1, 2025, China's Network Data Security Management Regulations introduce enhanced requirements for data security and privacy, particularly concerning personal information protection, data localization, and cross-border data transfers. These regulations impose stricter compliance obligations on data handlers, including requirements to conduct regular data security risk assessments, implement classified data protection measures, and obtain governmental approval for certain cross-border data transfers. Additionally, companies processing large volumes of "important data" or "national core data" may face heightened scrutiny and stricter regulatory oversight. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in significant financial penalties, operational disruptions, revocation of business licenses, or restrictions on cross-border operations. As a result, we may be required to adjust our data handling practices, enhance internal compliance measures, and allocate additional resources to meet evolving regulatory requirements in China.

Compliance with the GDPR, the UK GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, as well as the Cybersecurity Law, DSL and enhanced regulations in China, may involve substantial operational costs or require us to change business practices. While we have not had a substantial presence in the European Union historically, in January 2022, we opened our European Operations Center in Dusseldorf, Germany and, in March 2022, we acquired a 65% equity interest in Tropos Motors Europe GmbH ("TME"), a "private label" channel partners that assembles and distributes branded ECVs based on our Metro® called the ABLE and one of our largest customers since 2019. As a result, we may be required to comply with certain provisions of the GDPR. As a result, we may need to undertake an update of certain of our business practices, including (i) updating internal records, policies and procedures; (ii) updating publicly facing privacy notices and consent mechanisms, where required; (iii) implementing employee privacy training; (iv) appointing an individual responsible for privacy compliance; (v) implementing an inter-group data transfer agreement; (vi) reviewing/updating contracts with vendors that process data on our behalf, and (vii) implementing an audit framework. Furthermore, if we begin selling our ECVs directly to end-users in the European Union, UK or China, we would likely be required to comply with additional regulatory requirements. To the extent we become subject to any such regulations, our noncompliance could result in proceedings by governmental entities, customers, data subjects or others and may result in fines, penalties, and civil litigation claims.

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Our ECVs are fitted with a networking device connecting the vehicle to our proprietary cloud-based software, which enables end-users to collect data about vehicle configuration, vehicle status and user efficiency through a system of digitally enabled components, which we sometimes refer to as "smart components." With the permission of the end-users of the vehicles, we received data collected from approximately 950 Metro® units that we put into service through a company affiliated with our former parent company, CAG Cayman, in the Chinese market. This data included vehicle-specific data collected for operational analysis, which we used to make improvements in the quality and durability of such components. We enable end-users to collect, store and analyze data using tools that we have developed but we do not have access to this end-user collected data unless we request and receive access from the end-user. We do not currently collect, use or store any vehicle-specific or driver-specific data in any region and do not intend to do so in the future.

These laws, rules, and regulations are constantly evolving and may be interpreted, applied, created, or amended in a manner that could harm our current or future business and operations and may result in ever increasing regulatory and public scrutiny and escalating levels of enforcement and sanctions. Any significant changes to applicable laws, regulations, or industry practices regarding the use, transfer, or disclosure of individual data, or regarding the manner in which the express or implied consent of individuals for the use and disclosure of such data is obtained - or in how these applicable laws, regulations, or industry practices are interpreted and enforced by state, federal, and international privacy regulators - could require us to modify our services and features, possibly in a material and costly manner, may subject us to legal claims, regulatory enforcement actions and fines, and may limit our ability to develop new services and features that make use of the data that individuals share with us, should we begin to collect such data.

To the extent we are required to comply with regulations under the GDPR, the UK GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, the Cybersecurity Law, the DSL and China's enhanced regulations (collectively, the "Data Security Regulations"), any non-compliance could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Compliance with Data Security Regulations may be a rigorous and time-intensive process that may increase our cost of doing business or require us to change our business practices, and despite those efforts, there is a risk that we may be subject to fines and penalties, litigation, and reputational harm in connection with any future activities.

***Any unauthorized control or manipulation of our ECV's information technology systems could result in loss of confidence in us and our ECVs and harm our business.***

Our ECVs are equipped with complex information technology systems. For example, our ECVs are designed with built-in data connectivity to improve their functionality. We have designed, implemented and tested security measures intended to prevent unauthorized access to our information technology networks, our ECVs and their systems. However, hackers may attempt in the future to gain unauthorized access to modify, alter and use such networks and ECV systems to gain control of, or to change, our ECVs' functionality, user interface and performance characteristics, or to gain access to data stored in or generated by our ECVs. In addition, there are limited preventative measures that we can take to prevent unauthorized access to our information technology network by an employee that is knowledgeable about our information technology network and its various safeguards. We encourage reporting of potential vulnerabilities in the security of our ECVs, and we aim to remedy any reported and verified vulnerability. However, there can be no assurance that vulnerabilities will not be exploited in the future before they can be identified, or that our remediation efforts are or will be successful.

Any unauthorized access to or control of our ECVs or their systems or any loss of data could result in legal claims or proceedings. In addition, regardless of their veracity, reports of unauthorized access to our ECVs, their systems or data, as well as other factors that may result in the perception that our ECVs, their systems or data are capable of being "hacked," could adversely affect our brand, business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

***Breaches in data security, failure of information security systems, cyber-attacks or other security or privacy-related incidents affecting us or our suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our reputation and brand, harm our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows, and subject us to legal or regulatory fines or damages.***

Threats to networks and information technology infrastructure are increasingly diverse and sophisticated. Traditional computer "hackers," malicious code (such as viruses and worms), phishing attempts, employee theft or misuse, denial of service attacks, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated nation-state and nation-state supported actors engage in intrusions and attacks that create risks for our (and our suppliers') internal networks, vehicles, infrastructure, and cloud deployed products and the information they store and process, including personal information of our employees and customers, including names, accounts, user IDs and passwords, vehicle information, and payment or transaction related information. Although we have implemented security measures designed to prevent such attacks, our networks and systems may be breached due to the actions of outside parties, employee error, malfeasance, a combination of these, or otherwise, and as a result, an unauthorized party may obtain access to our systems, networks, or data, resulting in data being publicly disclosed, altered, lost, or stolen, which could subject us to liability and adversely impact our financial condition. Further, any breach in our data security could allow malicious parties to access sensitive systems, such as our product lines and the vehicles themselves. Such access could adversely impact the safety of our employees and customers. We and our suppliers have been and continue to be subject to ransomware and phishing attacks. While we seek to learn from all attacks directed at us and implement remedial measures where necessary under the framework of our cybersecurity risk management program we have developed and expect our suppliers to do the same, we cannot guarantee that such remedial measures will prevent material cybersecurity incidents in the future. We also face increasing and evolving disclosure obligations related to cyber and other security events. Despite our cybersecurity risk management program and processes, we may fail to meet our existing or future disclosure obligations and/or may have our disclosures misinterpreted.

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Any actual, alleged, or perceived failure to prevent a security breach or to comply with our privacy policies or privacy-related legal obligations, failure in our systems or networks, or any other actual, alleged, or perceived data security incident we or our suppliers suffer, could result in: damage to our reputation; negative publicity; loss of customers and sales; loss of competitive advantages over our competitors; increased costs to remedy any problems and provide any required notifications, including to regulators and individuals, and otherwise respond to any incident; regulatory investigations and enforcement actions; costly litigation; and other liabilities. In addition, we may incur significant financial and operational costs to investigate, remediate, and implement additional tools, devices, and systems designed to prevent actual or perceived security breaches, and other security or privacy-related incidents, as well as costs to comply with any notification obligations resulting from any such incidents. Further, we could also be exposed to a risk of loss or litigation and potential liability under laws, regulations, and contracts that protect the privacy and security of personal information. Any of these negative outcomes could adversely impact the market perception of our products and customer and investor confidence in our Company, and would materially and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

#### Risks Related to Doing Business in China
***Changes in China's economic, political or social conditions or government policies could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.***

A significant amount of our assets and operations are located in China. Accordingly, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may be influenced by political, economic and social conditions in China generally. The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including the level of government involvement, level of development, growth rate, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources. Although the Chinese government has implemented measures emphasizing the utilization of market forces for economic reform, the reduction of state ownership of productive assets, and the establishment of improved corporate governance in business enterprises, a substantial portion of productive assets in China is still owned by the government. In addition, the Chinese government continues to play a significant role in regulating industry development by imposing industrial policies. The Chinese government also exercises significant control over China's economic growth through allocating resources, controlling payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy, and providing preferential treatment to particular industries or companies. In some instances, these regulatory measures could negatively impact us. For instance, the Chinese government restricts foreign direct investment in certain industries, which could in the future, if such restrictions are expanded to include the ECV industry, limit our ability to operate through Chinese subsidiaries.

Any adverse changes in economic conditions in China, in the policies of the Chinese government or in the laws and regulations in China could have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth of China. Such developments could adversely affect our business and operating results, lead to reduction in demand for our ECVs and adversely affect our competitive position. While the Chinese economy has experienced significant growth over the past decades, growth has been uneven, both geographically and among various sectors of the economy. The Chinese government has implemented various measures to encourage economic growth and guide the allocation of resources. Some of these measures may benefit the overall Chinese economy but may have a negative effect on us. For example, our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects may be adversely affected by government control over capital investments or changes in tax regulations. In addition, in the past the Chinese government has implemented certain measures, including interest rate adjustments, to control the pace of economic growth. These measures may cause decreased economic activity in China, which may also adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.

***The PRC government may intervene or otherwise adversely affect our operations at any time, or may exert more control over foreign investment in issuers with operations in China, which could materially affect our operations.***

The PRC government may intervene or otherwise adversely affect our operations at any time, or may exert more control over foreign investment in issuers with operations in China, which could materially affect our operations. For example, the PRC government has recently published new policies that significantly affected certain industries such as the education and Internet industries, and we cannot rule out the possibility that it will in the future release regulations or policies regarding the electric commercial vehicle or any other related industry that could adversely affect the business, financial condition and results of operations of our company. Furthermore, the PRC government has also recently indicated an intent to exert more oversight and control over foreign investment in companies with China-based operations. Rules and regulations in China can change with little advance notice. Any such action, once taken by the PRC government, could cause the value of such securities to significantly decline.

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Recently, the PRC government initiated a series of regulatory actions and statements to regulate business operations in China with little advance notice, including cracking down on certain activities in the securities market, enhancing supervision over China-based companies listed overseas (particularly those using variable interest entity structures), adopting new measures to extend the scope of cybersecurity reviews (particularly for companies that process large amounts of sensitive consumer data), and expanding efforts in anti-monopoly enforcement. Since these statements and regulatory actions are new, it is highly uncertain how soon legislative or administrative bodies will respond, what existing or new laws or regulations or detailed implementations and interpretations will be modified or promulgated, if any, and the potential impact such modified or new laws and regulations will have on our daily business operations or the ability to accept foreign investments.

***Uncertainties with respect to the Chinese legal system could materially and adversely affect us and may restrict the level of legal protections to foreign investors.***

China's legal system is based on statutory law. Unlike the common law system, statutory law is based primarily on written statutes. Previous court decisions may be cited as persuasive authority but do not have a binding effect. Although the Supreme People's Court has determined and issued guiding caselaw that courts should refer to when trying similar cases, it may not sufficiently cover all aspects of economic activities in China. Since 1979, the Chinese government has been promulgating and amending laws, regulations and relevant interpretations regarding economic matters, such as corporate organization and governance, foreign investment, commerce, taxation and trade. However, since these laws and regulations are relatively new, and the Chinese legal system continues to rapidly evolve, the interpretation of many laws, regulations and rules is not always uniform, and enforcement of these laws, regulations and rules may involves uncertainties, which may limit legal protections available to us.

In addition, any litigation in China may be protracted and may result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management's attention. The legal system in China may not provide investors with the same level of protection as in the United States or Australia. We are governed by laws and regulations generally applicable to local enterprises in China. Many of these laws and regulations are still being continuously revised and improved. Interpretation, implementation and enforcement of the existing laws and regulations can be uncertain and unpredictable and therefore may restrict the legal protections available to foreign investors.

***We currently conduct a significant amount of our operations through our subsidiaries established in China. Adverse regulatory developments in China may subject us to additional regulatory review or regulatory approval, and additional disclosure requirements. Also, regulatory scrutiny in response to recent tensions between the United States and China may impose additional compliance requirements for companies like ours with significant China-based operations. These developments could increase our compliance costs or subject us to additional disclosure requirements.***

We currently conduct a significant amount of our operations through our subsidiaries established in China. Because of our corporate structure, we and our investors are subject to unique risks due to uncertainty regarding the interpretation and application of currently enacted PRC laws and regulations and any future actions of the PRC government relating to companies with significant PRC operations, and the possibility of sanctions imposed by PRC regulatory agencies, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission, if we fail to comply with their rules and regulations. For example, as a result of our PRC operations, we are subject to PRC laws relating to, among others, data security and restriction over foreign investments. Recent regulatory developments in China, in particular with respect to restrictions on companies with significant operations in China raising capital offshore, including companies that process large amounts of sensitive consumer data and companies with a variable interest entities structure, or a VIE structure, may lead to additional regulatory review or approval in China over our financing and capital raising activities in the U.S. capital markets. On December 28, 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (the "Cyberspace Administration") and other competent authorities issued the amended Cybersecurity Review Measures (effective as of February 2022), which provides, among other things, that online platform operators (i.e., over one million users) must apply for cybersecurity review prior to public listings outside of China. Under such rules, the Cyberspace Administration has jurisdiction to review and limit foreign public listings of critical information infrastructure operators (data operators in industries such as energy, water conservancy and public services) and online platform operators with more than one million users (for example, companies that operate consumer platforms such as ride-sharing, personal banking or retail).

Additionally, on December 24, 2021, the China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC") published the Regulations of the State Council on the Administration of Overseas Issuance and Listing of Securities by Domestic Enterprises (Draft for Public Comments) and the Measures for the Administration of Overseas Issuance and Listing of Securities by Domestic Enterprises (Draft for Public Comments) for public comments, which will apply to a domestic enterprise that issues shares, depositary receipts, corporate bonds convertible into shares, or other securities of an equity nature outside of the PRC, or lists its securities for trading outside of the PRC.

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On February 17, 2023, the CSRC issued the Overseas Offering and Listing Measures, which provides principles and guidelines for direct and indirect issuance of securities overseas by a Chinese domestic company. Under the Overseas Offering and Listing Measures, the substance rather than the form of issuance will govern when determining whether an issuance constitutes "indirect issuance of securities overseas by a Chinese domestic company", and an issuance meeting the following two conditions simultaneously will be deemed as an "indirect issuance of securities overseas by a Chinese domestic company": (i) 50% or more of the issuer's operating revenue, total profit, total assets or net assets as documented in its audited consolidated financial statements for the most recent accounting year is accounted for by domestic enterprises, and (ii) the principal business is conducted or the principal business place is within the territory of mainland China, or the majority of senior management in charge of business operation are Chinese citizens or have habitual residence within the territory of mainland China. In the event any listing or issuance of securities has fallen under this definition, the issuer shall assign one of its related major Chinese domestic operating entities to make filings with the CSRC within three business days after its initial public offering or any offerings after the initial public offering. As the Company is an Australian company with (i) only partial business operations conducted within the territory of mainland China constituting less than 50% of our total financials on a consolidated basis, and (ii) does not have its principal business conducted or the principal business place within the territory of mainland China, or have majority of senior management in charge of business operation are Chinese citizens or have habitual residence within the territory of mainland China, we understand the Company's listing and issuance of securities on Nasdaq will not constitute an indirect issuance of securities overseas by a Chinese domestic company under the Overseas Offering and Listing Measures. However, even if we were subject to the Overseas Offering and Listing Measures according to the Overseas Offering and Listing Notice, an issuer who has completed overseas issuance and listing before March 31, 2023 like us is not required to file with the CSRC for the offering or listing that is already completed but is required to make filings with the CSRC for its follow-on financing activities involving overseas offering or listing after the effective date of the Overseas Offering and Listing Measures. As such, we are not required to make filings with CSRC under the Overseas Offering and Listing Measures unless we qualify under the above criteria and conduct new overseas offerings of our securities in the future. As the Overseas Offering and Listing Measures is recently issued and the interpretations and implementation of such regulation still involve uncertainties, we cannot assure you that the Company, and its subsidiaries can complete the filings with the CSRC if the Company become subject to the Listing Measures intends to conduct new overseas offerings of its securities after March 31, 2023. In addition, since regulatory regime of the PRC for securities activities continues to rapidly evolve, we cannot assure you that we will not be required in the future to make filings with or obtain approvals from the CSRC or potentially other regulatory authorities in order to maintain the listing status on Nasdaq due to changes or passing of applicable laws, regulations, or interpretations in the future. In the event that it is determined that the Company, and its subsidiaries are required to make filings with or obtain approval from the CSRC or any other regulatory authority but fail to make such filings or obtain such approvals timely or at all, the PRC subsidiaries of the Company may be subject to non-compliance rectification order, warning letters or fines, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations, and/or the value of our Common Stock, or could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors and cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or be worthless.

In addition, on July 30, 2021, in response to the recent regulatory developments in China and actions adopted by the PRC government, the Chairman of the SEC issued a statement asking the SEC staff to seek additional disclosures from offshore issuers associated with China-based operating companies before their registration statements will be declared effective, including detailed disclosure related to VIE structures and whether the VIE and the issuer, when applicable, received or were denied permission from Chinese authorities to list on U.S. exchanges and the risks that such approval could be denied or rescinded.

We may face heightened scrutiny and negative publicity, which could result in a material change in our operations or significantly limit our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors and cause the value of such securities to significantly decline. Additionally, recent statements by PRC authorities and changes in PRC internal regulatory mandates, such as certain rules surrounding mergers and acquisitions, the Data Security Law, and rules related to entities using a variable interest entity structure, may target the Company due to our significant operations in China and impact our ability to conduct business, accept foreign investments, or maintain a listing on a U.S. exchange. We cannot predict the effects of future developments in the PRC legal system. We may be required in the future to procure additional permits, authorizations and approvals for our existing and future operations, which may not be obtainable in a timely fashion or at all and which could materially affect our operations as a business. The occurrence of any of the aforementioned regulatory obstacles or the inability to obtain such permits or authorizations may have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

#### Increases in labor costs and enforcement of stricter labor laws and regulations in China may adversely affect our business and our profitability.
China's overall economy and the average wage in China have increased in recent years and are expected to grow. The average wage level for our employees has also increased in recent years. We expect that our labor costs, including wages and employee benefits, will increase. Unless we are able to take effective measures to reduce labor costs or pass on these increased labor costs to those who pay for our ECVs, our profitability and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

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In addition, we have been subject to stricter regulatory requirements in terms of entering into labor contracts with our employees, limitation with respect to utilization of labor dispatching, applying for foreigner work permits, labor protection and labor condition and paying various statutory employee benefits, including pensions, housing fund, medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance to designated government agencies for the benefit of our employees. Pursuant to the PRC Labor Contract Law and its implementation rules, employers are subject to stricter requirements in terms of signing labor contracts, minimum wages, paying remuneration, determining the term of employee's probation and unilaterally terminating labor contracts. In the event that we decide to terminate some of our employees or otherwise change our employment or labor practices, the PRC Labor Contract Law and its implementation rules may limit our ability to effect those changes in a desirable or cost-effective manner, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

In October 2010, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress promulgated the PRC Social Insurance Law, which came into effect on July 1, 2011 and was amended on December 29, 2018. On April 3, 1999, the State Council of the People's Republic of China (the "State Council") promulgated the Regulations on the Administration of Housing Funds, which was amended on March 24, 2002 and March 24, 2019. Companies registered and operating in China are required under the Social Insurance Law and the Regulations on the Administration of Housing Funds to apply for social insurance registration and housing fund deposit registration within 30 days of their establishment, and to pay for their employees different social insurance including pension insurance, medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance to the extent required by law, as well as housing provident funds. If we are deemed to have violated relevant social insurance and housing funds regulations, we could be subject to orders by the competent authorities for rectification and failure to comply with such orders may further subject us to administrative fines or other corresponding measures.

As the interpretation and implementation of labor-related laws and regulations are still evolving, our employment practices may violate labor-related laws and regulations in China, which may subject us to labor disputes or government investigations. We cannot assure you that we have complied or will be able to comply with all labor-related law and regulations including those relating to obligations to make social insurance payments and contribute to the housing provident funds. If we are deemed to have violated relevant labor laws and regulations, we could be required to provide additional compensation to our employees or assume other responsibilities and our business, financial condition and results of operations will be adversely affected.

#### Fluctuations in the value of the RMB and restrictions on currency exchange may adversely affect our business.
The reporting currency of our U.S. subsidiary is the U.S. Dollar while our Chinese subsidiaries' functional currency is RMB. Our Audited Financial Statements are presented in USD and will be affected by the foreign exchange rate of the Renminbi ("RMB") against the USD. During the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, significant portions of our revenues were derived from the sales in the European Union and United States, denominated in Euros or USD, respectively, while our costs and expenses were primarily incurred in the PRC (and denominated in RMB). The value of the RMB against the Euro, USD and other currencies is affected by changes in China's political and economic conditions and by China's foreign exchange policies, as well as currency market conditions and other factors.

Since July 21, 2005, the RMB has been permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band against a basket of certain foreign currencies. It is difficult to predict how market forces or PRC, U.S. or EU government policy may impact the exchange rate between the RMB and the USD or Euro, respectively, in the future. For instance, during the year ended December 31, 2025 the RMB appreciated against the USD by approximately 4%.

Currency exchange rate fluctuation in either direction can negatively impact our results of operations or financial condition. Appreciation in RMB could have the effect of increasing our operating costs so long as a material amount of our current operations occur in China. Conversely, appreciation of USD against the RMB could have the effect of reducing the value of our cash and cash equivalents in China for the purpose of paying any cash dividends.

***We may rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our PRC subsidiaries to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have, and any limitation on the ability of our PRC subsidiaries to make payments to us could have a material and adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business.***

We conduct our operations in various countries, including China, through wholly owned subsidiaries with direct equity ownership. If our PRC subsidiaries incur debt on their own behalf in the future, the instruments governing the debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to us. Under PRC laws and regulations, our PRC subsidiaries, which are foreign-owned enterprises, may pay dividends only out of their respective accumulated profits as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, a foreign-owned enterprise is required to set aside at least 10% of its accumulated after-tax profits each year, if any, to fund a certain statutory reserve fund, until the aggregate amount of such fund reaches 50% of its registered capital. Such reserve funds cannot be distributed to us as dividends. At its discretion, a foreign-owned enterprise may allocate a portion of its after-tax profits based on PRC accounting standards to an enterprise expansion fund, or a staff welfare and bonus fund. To date, we have not been required to set aside and fund any such statutory reserve fund, as we have, since our inception, incurred net losses.

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Under applicable PRC accounting standards and regulations, intercompany transfers are accounted for under either a general account, for cash transfers in the ordinary course of business, or a capital account, for cash transfers on investments (i.e., dividends and loan repayments). With respect to our capital account, we can send capital investments to our subsidiaries for working capital and our subsidiaries can use such capital at their discretion. To the extent one of our PRC subsidiaries declares and pays a dividend, such subsidiary must pay a transfer tax of 15% to repatriate any profit distributed to our Australian parent company. Our PRC subsidiaries, as Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises (WFOEs) under PRC law, can make dividends up to CAG HK without prior PRC regulatory approval. However, any such subsidiary is limited in its ability to make dividends while that subsidiary has either net losses in the current period or accumulated net losses from prior periods and will only be able to pay dividends during periods in which it has positive net income and no accumulated net losses. We have not made any cash distributions or transfers of other assets between us and any of our subsidiaries. To date, there have been no net profits recognized at any of our PRC subsidiaries and thus there have not been any dividends or distributions made by any of our subsidiaries. With respect to our general account, our subsidiaries purchase and pay for materials and parts, and receive funds for the sale of vehicle kits and vehicles. There is no PRC government approval required for transactions in our general account, where funds can be sent and received in the ordinary course of business freely without government approvals.

Revenue generated in Renminbi by our PRC Subsidiaries is not freely convertible into other currencies. As a result, any restriction on currency exchange may limit the ability of our PRC subsidiaries to use their Renminbi revenues to pay dividends to us.

The PRC government may continue to strengthen its capital controls and more restrictions and substantial vetting processes may be put forward by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, for cross-border transactions. Any limitation on the ability of our PRC subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other kinds of payments to us could materially and adversely limit our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions that could be beneficial to our business, pay dividends, or otherwise fund and conduct our business. In addition, the *Enterprise Income Tax Law* and its implementation rules provide that a withholding tax rate of up to 10% will be applicable to dividends payable by Chinese companies to non-PRC-resident enterprises unless otherwise exempted or reduced according to treaties or arrangements between the PRC central government and governments of other countries or regions where the non-PRC-resident enterprises are incorporated.

#### Changes in U.S. and international trade policies, particularly with regard to China, may adversely impact our business and operating results.
Since the beginning of 2018, there has been increasing rhetoric, in some cases coupled with legislative or executive action, from several U.S. and foreign leaders regarding tariffs against foreign imports of certain materials. More specifically, there have been several rounds of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods taking effect in the past few years, some of which prompted retaliatory Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods. Most recently, on March 4, 2025, U.S. president, Donald J. Trump, announced that the U.S. would impose an additional 20% tariff on Chinese imports starting March 4, 2025. The additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on certain products imported from China may impact our supply chain and cost structure. Additionally, the U.S. government continues to signal that it may alter trade agreements and terms between China and the United States, including limiting trade with China, and may impose additional tariffs on imports from China and other countries from which we import goods. By January 2020, China and the United States had reached a phase one trade deal to roll back tariffs and suspend certain tariff increases by the United States that were scheduled to take effect; however, such phase one trade deal made reductions in tariffs contingent on certain purchase concessions from China. As of March 2022, China has yet to satisfy the trade deal's purchase conditions and tariff levels have not been reduced under the agreement. The institution of trade tariffs both globally and between the U.S. and China specifically carries the risk of negatively affecting both countries' overall economic condition. If these tariffs continue or additional new tariffs are imposed in the future, they could have a negative impact on us as we have significant operations in China.

The Chinese government has adopted legislation and new regulations designed to counteract U.S. trade policies towards China, including the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China Order No. 1 of 2021 on Rules on Counteracting Unjustified Extraterritorial Application of Foreign Legislation and Other Measures. Pursuant to the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, all entities and individuals (including subsidiaries of multinational companies and foreign citizen) in China (including Hong Kong and Macao) risk being on the anti-sanctions list if they are deemed to aid and abet in the implementation of sanctions imposed by foreign countries. Continuing trade tensions between China and the United States could adversely affect our business and our operations.

#### It may be difficult for overseas regulators to conduct investigations or collect evidence within China.
Shareholder claims or regulatory investigations that are common in the United States and other developed countries generally are difficult to pursue as a matter of law or practicality in China. For example, in China, there are significant legal and other obstacles to providing information needed for regulatory investigations or litigation initiated outside China. Although the authorities in China may establish a regulatory cooperation mechanism with the securities regulatory authorities of another country or region to implement cross-border supervision and administration, such cooperation with the securities regulatory authorities in the Unities States may not be efficient in the absence of mutual and practical cooperation mechanism. Furthermore, according to Article 177 of the PRC Securities Law, or Article 177, which became effective in March 2020, no overseas securities regulator is allowed to directly conduct investigation or evidence collection activities within the territory of the PRC. While detailed interpretation of or implementation rules under Article 177 have yet to be promulgated, the inability for an overseas securities regulator to directly conduct investigations or evidence collection activities within China may further increase difficulties faced by you in protecting your interests.

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***PRC regulation of loans to and direct investment in PRC entities by offshore holding companies and governmental control of currency conversion may delay or prevent us from making loans to or make additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiaries, which could materially and adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to fund and expand our business.***

Under PRC laws and regulations, we are permitted to utilize the proceeds of any financing outside China to fund our PRC subsidiaries by making loans to or additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiaries, subject to applicable government registration, statutory limitations on amount and approval requirements. These PRC laws and regulations may limit our ability to use Renminbi converted from the net proceeds of any financing outside China to make future loans to our PRC subsidiaries or future capital contributions by us to our PRC subsidiaries. If we fail to complete such registrations or obtain such approvals, our ability to capitalize or otherwise fund our PRC operations may be negatively affected, which could materially and adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to fund and expand our business.

***PRC regulations relating to offshore investment activities by PRC residents may limit our PRC subsidiaries' ability to increase their registered capital or distribute profits to us or otherwise expose us or our PRC resident beneficial owners to liability and penalties under PRC law.***

SAFE requires PRC residents or entities to register with SAFE or its local branch in connection with their establishment or control of an offshore entity established for the purpose of overseas investment or financing. In addition, such PRC residents or entities must update their SAFE registrations when the offshore special purpose vehicle undergoes certain material events.

If our stockholders who are PRC residents or entities do not complete their registration with the local SAFE branches, our PRC subsidiaries may be prohibited from distributing their profits and any proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation to us, and we may be restricted in our ability to contribute additional capital to our PRC subsidiaries. Moreover, failure to comply with SAFE registration requirements could result in liability under PRC laws for evasion of applicable foreign exchange restrictions.

However, we may not be informed of the identities of all the PRC residents or entities holding direct or indirect interests in our company, nor can we compel our beneficial owners to comply with SAFE registration requirements. As a result, we cannot assure you that all of our stockholders or beneficial owners who are PRC residents or entities have complied with, and will in the future make or obtain, any applicable registrations or approvals required by, SAFE regulations. Failure by such shareholders or beneficial owners to comply with SAFE regulations, or failure by us to amend the foreign exchange registrations of our PRC subsidiaries, could subject us to fines or legal sanctions, restrict our overseas or cross-border investment activities, limit our PRC subsidiaries' ability to make distributions or pay dividends to us or affect our ownership structure, which could adversely affect our business and prospects.

***Any failure to comply with PRC regulations regarding the registration requirements for employee share incentive plans may subject the PRC plan participants or us to fines and other legal or administrative sanctions.***

Under SAFE regulations, PRC residents who participate in a share incentive plan in an overseas publicly listed company may be required to register with SAFE or its local branches and complete certain other procedures. We and our PRC resident employees who participate in our share incentive plans may become subject to these regulations. If we or any of these PRC resident employees fail to comply with these regulations, we or such employees may be subject to fines and other legal or administrative sanctions. We also face regulatory uncertainties that could restrict our ability to adopt additional incentive plans for our directors, executive officers and employees under PRC law.

#### You may experience difficulties in enforcing foreign judgments or bringing actions in China against us based on foreign laws.
The recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in China are provided for under the PRC Civil Procedures Law. PRC courts may recognize and enforce foreign judgments in accordance with the requirements of the PRC Civil Procedures Law based either on treaties between China and the country where the judgment is made or on principles of reciprocity between jurisdictions. China does not have any treaties or other forms of reciprocity with the United States or Australia that provide for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. In addition, according to the PRC Civil Procedures Law, PRC courts will not enforce a foreign judgment if they decide that the judgment violates the basic principles of PRC laws or national sovereignty, security or public interest. As a result, it is uncertain whether and on what basis a PRC court would enforce a judgment rendered by a court in the United States or Australia against any of our subsidiaries or assets located in China.

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#### Risks Related to Our Common Stock
***Our Common Stock may be delisted under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act if the PCAOB is unable to inspect our auditors. The delisting of our common stock, or the threat of their being delisted, may materially and adversely affect the value of your investment.***

The Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, or the HFCA Act, was enacted on December 18, 2020. The HFCA Act states if the SEC determines that a company has filed audit reports issued by a registered public accounting firm that has not been subject to inspection by the PCAOB for three consecutive years beginning in 2021, the SEC shall prohibit such Common Stock from being traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter trading market in the U.S.

On March 24, 2021, the SEC adopted interim final rules relating to the implementation of certain disclosure and documentation requirements of the HFCA Act. A company will be required to comply with these rules if the SEC identifies it as having a "non-inspection" year under a process to be subsequently established by the SEC. The SEC is assessing how to implement other requirements of the HFCA Act, including the listing and trading prohibition requirements described above. Furthermore, on June 22, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which, if enacted, would amend the HFCA Act and require the SEC to prohibit an issuer's securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three. A bill corresponding to the Senate's Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accounting Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on December 13, 2021, though such legislation has not yet been passed. On September 22, 2021, the PCAOB adopted a final rule implementing the HFCA Act, which provides a framework for the PCAOB to use when determining, as contemplated under the HFCA Act, whether the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms located in a foreign jurisdiction because of a position taken by one or more authorities in that jurisdiction. On December 2, 2021, the SEC issued amendments to finalize rules implementing the submission and disclosure requirements in the HFCA Act. The rules apply to registrants that the SEC identifies as having filed an Annual Report with an audit report issued by a registered public accounting firm that is located in a foreign jurisdiction and that PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in foreign jurisdictions. On December 16, 2021, the PCAOB issued a Determination Report which found that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms headquartered in: (i) China, and (ii) Hong Kong.

Our current auditor, GGF, the independent registered public accounting firm that issues the audit report included in this annual report on Form 10-K, as a firm registered with the PCAOB (PCAOB ID:2729), is subject to laws in the U.S. pursuant to which the PCAOB conducts regular inspections to assess its compliance with the applicable professional standards. GGF, whose audit report is included in this report, is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and, as of the date of this Annual Report, was not included in the list of PCAOB Identified Firms in the Determination Report. Recent developments create uncertainty as to the PCAOB's continued ability to conduct inspections of our independent accounting firm GGF.

Our ability to retain an auditor subject to the PCAOB inspection and investigation, including but not limited to inspection of the audit working papers related to us, may depend on the relevant positions of U.S. and Chinese regulators. With respect to audits of companies with operations in China, such as the Company, there are uncertainties about the ability of our auditor to fully cooperate with a request by the PCAOB for audit working papers in China without the approval of Chinese authorities. If the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely the Company's auditor because of a position taken by an authority in a foreign jurisdiction, then such lack of inspection could cause trading in the Company's securities to be prohibited under the HFCAA, and ultimately result in a determination by a securities exchange to delist the Company's securities. Such a prohibition would substantially impair an investor's ability to sell or purchase the Company's Common Stock and negatively impact the price of the Common Stock. The delisting of our Common Stock, or the threat of their being delisted, may materially and adversely affect the value of your investment, even making it worthless. Accordingly, the HFCAA calls for additional and more stringent criteria to be applied to emerging market companies upon assessing the qualification of their auditors, especially the non-U.S. auditors who are not inspected by the PCAOB.

#### Our Common Stock price may be volatile, and the value of our Common Stock may decline.
The market price of our Common Stock may be highly volatile and may fluctuate or decline substantially as a result of a variety of factors, some of which are beyond our control, including:

• our future financial performance, including expectations regarding our revenue, expenses and other operating results;

• changes in customer acceptance rates or the pricing of our vehicles;

• delays in the production of our vehicles;

• our ability to establish new channel partners and successfully retain existing channel partners;

• our ability to anticipate market needs and develop and introduce new and enhanced vehicles to adapt to changes in our industry;

• the success of our competitors;

• our operating results failing to meet the expectations of securities analysts or investors in a particular period;

• changes in financial estimates and recommendations by securities analysts concerning us or the industry in which we operate in general;

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• the stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to us;

• announcements by us or our competitors of significant business developments, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, collaborations or capital commitments;

• future investments in our business, our anticipated capital expenditures and our estimates regarding our capital requirements;

• disputes or other developments related to our intellectual property or other proprietary rights, including litigation;

• changes in our capital structure, including future issuances of securities or the incurrence of debt;

• changes in senior management or key personnel;

• changes in laws and regulations affecting our business;

• commencement of, or involvement in, investigations, inquiries or litigation;

• the inherent risks related to the electric commercial vehicle industry;

• the trading volume of our Common Stock; and

• general economic and market conditions.

Broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political, regulatory, and market conditions, may also negatively impact the market price of our Common Stock. In addition, technology stocks have historically experienced high levels of volatility. In the past, companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their securities have been subject to securities class action litigation. We may be the target of this type of litigation in the future, which could result in substantial expenses and divert our management's attention.

#### Concentration of ownership among our executive officers, directors and their affiliates, may prevent new investors from influencing significant corporate decisions.
As of December 31, 2025, our executive officers, directors and their affiliates beneficially own, in the aggregate, approximately 8.6% of our outstanding Common Stock. In particular, as of December 31, 2025, Mr. Peter Z. Wang, our Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owned approximately 8.5% of our outstanding Common Stock.

Mr. Wang is able to exercise a significant level of influence over all matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election of directors, amendments of our Constitution and approval of significant corporate transactions. This influence could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of our company or changes in management and will make the approval of certain transactions difficult or impossible without the support of Mr. Wang.

***Future sales of our Common Stock by us in the public market could cause the market price of our Common Stock to decline. The issuance of additional Common Stock in connection with financings, acquisitions, investments, our equity incentive plans or otherwise will dilute all other shareholders.***

Sales of a substantial number of Common Stock in the public market, including sales of Common Stock or securities convertible into Common Stock under our existing universal shelf registration statements on Form F-3, filed with the SEC on May 18, 2021, and January 6, 2022, and on Form S-3, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2026, or the perception that these sales might occur, could depress the market price of our Common Stock and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities. We are unable to predict the timing of or the effect that any such sales may have on the prevailing market price of our Common Stock.

The issuance of additional Common Stock in the future will result in dilution to all other shareholders. In addition, we expect to grant equity awards to employees, directors and consultants under our equity incentive plans. As part of our business strategy, we may acquire or make investments in companies, products or technologies and issue equity securities to pay for any such acquisition or investment. Any such issuances of additional share capital may cause shareholders to experience significant dilution of their ownership interests and the per share value of our Common Stock to decline.

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***If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish unfavorable or inaccurate research about our business, the market price and trading volume of our Common Stock could decline.***

The market price and trading volume of our Common Stock is heavily influenced by the way analysts interpret our financial information and other disclosures. We do not have control over these analysts. If industry analysts cease coverage of us or if securities analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, the price of our Common Stock may be negatively affected. If securities or industry analysts downgrade our Common Stock or publish negative reports about our business, the price of our Common Stock would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our Common Stock could decrease, which might cause a decline in the price of our Common Stock and could decrease the trading volume of our Common Stock.

***We do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future and, as a result, your ability to achieve a return on your investment will depend on appreciation in the price of our Common Stock.***

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock, and we do not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board. Accordingly, you may need to rely on sales of our Common Stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on your investment.

***There can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with the continued listing standards of the Nasdaq Capital Market. Our failure to meet the continued listing requirements could result in a delisting of our Common Stock.***

We cannot assure you that we will be able to comply with the standards that we are required to meet in order to maintain a listing of our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"). If we fail to satisfy the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market, such as the minimum stockholder's equity requirement, the minimum bid price requirements or the minimum market value of publicly held shares requirement, Nasdaq staff may take steps to de-list our Common Stock.

On April 25, 2025, we received a written notification from Nasdaq, notifying us that we are not in compliance with the minimum closing bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on Nasdaq. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we were provided 180 calendar days, or until October 22, 2025, to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). To regain compliance, our Common Stock must have a closing bid price of at least US$1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. In the event we do not regain compliance by October 22, 2025, we may be eligible for additional time to regain compliance or may face delisting. On October 23, 2025, we received a written notice granting an additional 180-day calendar days, or until April 20, 2026, to regain compliance.

In an effort to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, we effected a Reverse Stock Split of our outstanding Common Stock at a ratio of 1-for-60, which became effective on April 13, 2026. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every sixty (60) issued and outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock were automatically combined into one (1) share of Common Stock. The Reverse Stock Split reduced the number of outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock from approximately 87,912,831 shares to approximately 1,465,214 shares. In addition, all outstanding options, warrants and other convertible securities of the Company were proportionately adjusted in accordance with their terms. The Reverse Stock Split did not affect any stockholder's percentage ownership interest in the Company, except for the impact of fractional share rounding. The par value of the Company's Common Stock remains unchanged after the Reverse Stock Split. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to timely regain or maintain compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirement.

A notice of de-listing or any de-listing would likely have a negative effect on the price of our Common Stock and may impair our stockholders' ability to sell our Common Stock when they wish to do so. In the event that we receive a notice of de-listing, we would plan to take actions to restore our compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market's listing requirements, but we can provide no assurance that any action taken by us would result in our Common Stock maintaining its listing, or that any such action would stabilize the market price or improve the liquidity of our Common Stock.

Under amended Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iv) (the "Nasdaq Excessive Reverse Share Split Rule"), companies are now limited by how many times they can effect reverse share splits within a certain time period to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. Under the Nasdaq Excessive Reverse Share Split Rule, if a company's ordinary shares fail to meet the minimum bid price requirement and the company has effected a reverse share split within the prior one-year period, it will not be eligible for any compliance period to address a bid price deficiency. Accordingly, if our Common Stock fall out of compliance with the minimum bid requirement within a one-year period following our most recent share consolidation, we will be issued a delisting determination rather than being granted a compliance period. Under these circumstances, we could appeal the delisting determination to a Hearings Panel, during which time any suspension or delisting action will be stayed. This amendment builds upon a 2020 rule change, which established an automatic delisting threshold for companies that have conducted one or more reverse share splits within a two-year period with a cumulative ratio of 250 shares or more to one. Companies that meet this threshold are also ineligible for a compliance period and are subject to delisting (subject to a stay pursuant to the appeal processes).

***In the event that our Common Stock are delisted from Nasdaq, U.S. broker-dealers may be discouraged from effecting transactions in our Common Stock because they may be considered penny stocks and thus be subject to the penny stock rules.***

The SEC has adopted a number of rules to regulate "penny stock" that restricts transactions involving stock which is deemed to be penny stock. Such rules include Rules 3a51-1, 15g-1, 15g-2, 15g-3, 15g-4, 15g-5, 15g-6, 15g-7, and 15g-9 under the Exchange Act. These rules may have the effect of reducing the liquidity of penny stocks. "Penny stocks" generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 per share (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on Nasdaq if current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). Our Common Stock could be considered to be a "penny stock" within the meaning of the rules. The additional sales practice and disclosure requirements imposed upon U.S. broker-dealers may discourage such broker-dealers from effecting transactions in shares of our Common Stock, which could severely limit the market liquidity of such Common Stock and impede their sale in the secondary market.

A U.S. broker-dealer selling a penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or "accredited investor" (generally, an individual with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or an annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with his or her spouse) must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and must receive the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to sale, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt. In addition, the "penny stock" regulations require the U.S. broker-dealer to deliver, prior to any transaction involving a "penny stock", a disclosure schedule prepared in accordance with SEC standards relating to the "penny stock" market, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt. A U.S. broker-dealer is also required to disclose commissions payable to the U.S. broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally, a U.S. broker-dealer is required to submit monthly statements disclosing recent price information with respect to the "penny stock" held in a customer's account and information with respect to the limited market in "penny stocks".

The market for "penny stocks" has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (i) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (ii) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (iii) "boiler room" practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (iv) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (v) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, resulting in losses to our shareholders. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities.

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#### If we fail to maintain our Nasdaq listing, we may face increased regulatory burdens and reduced investor protections on over-the-counter markets.
If our Common Stock are delisted from Nasdaq, they would likely trade, if at all, on over-the-counter markets such as the OTCQX, OTCQB or OTCID marketplaces. These alternative markets are generally considered to be less efficient and less liquid than Nasdaq. Trading on the over-the-counter markets could subject our Common Stock and our shareholders to additional risks, including limited availability of market quotations, reduced liquidity, decreased market-making activity, reduced analyst coverage, and decreased ability to issue additional Common Stock or obtain additional financing. Additionally, the price of our Common Stock on these markets may be more volatile than on Nasdaq, and shareholders may find it more difficult to dispose of or obtain accurate price information about our Common Stock.

***Nasdaq has proposed a new $5 million minimum market value continued listing requirement that, if approved, could result in immediate suspension and delisting of our Common Stock without any cure period or opportunity to regain compliance.***

On January 13, 2026, Nasdaq proposed new listing rules requiring companies on the Nasdaq Global and Capital Markets to maintain a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities of at least $5 million. Under this proposal, if our market value falls below $5 million for 30 consecutive business days, our Common Stock would be immediately suspended from trading and delisted from Nasdaq, with no cure period, no compliance period, and no stay of suspension during any appeal.

This proposed rule represents a fundamental departure from Nasdaq's traditional approach to listing deficiencies. Unlike other continued listing requirements that provide companies with 180 days or more to regain compliance, the proposed market value requirement would result in immediate and irreversible consequences. While we could request a hearing before a Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Hearings Panel to appeal a delisting determination, such a request would not prevent the immediate suspension of our Common Stock from trading. Furthermore, the Hearings Panel would have extremely limited discretion and could only reverse the delisting decision if it determines that the initial determination was in error, and the Panel could not consider evidence that we had subsequently regained compliance or grant us additional time to do so.

Nasdaq's proposal reflects its belief that once a company's market value falls below $5 million, the challenges facing that company are generally not temporary and are so severe that the company is unlikely to regain and sustain compliance for the long term. Nasdaq further believes it is difficult to maintain fair and orderly markets for such low-value companies. The SEC must decide on the proposal within 45 days of publication in the Federal Register, unless it extends the review period, creating uncertainty regarding whether and when this rule may become effective.

Given that we are currently subject to a minimum bid price deficiency notice and our Common Stock have experienced price volatility, there is a risk with our market value falling below $5 million if the proposed rule is adopted. Our market value is calculated as our consolidated closing bid price multiplied by our total Listed Securities. Factors that could cause our market value to fall below the proposed threshold include continued stock price decline, lack of investor interest, adverse market conditions, negative developments in our business operations, dilutive financing transactions, or broader market volatility affecting microcap companies. If we are simultaneously addressing our existing minimum bid price deficiency when the proposed rule becomes effective, we could face multiple overlapping listing threats that compound the risk of delisting.

This proposal is part of a broader trend of Nasdaq tightening listing standards for small issuers, including recent rules granting Nasdaq discretion to deny initial listings based on susceptibility to manipulative trading and other market value-based requirements. This increasingly stringent regulatory environment creates greater challenges for microcap companies like us to maintain public listings.

If the proposed $5 million market value continued listing requirement is approved and we subsequently fail to maintain the required market value for 30 consecutive business days, our Common Stock would be immediately suspended and delisted from Nasdaq with no opportunity to cure the deficiency, which would have severe adverse consequences for our business, our ability to raise capital, and the liquidity and value of our shareholders' investments.

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***We are an "emerging growth company," and we cannot be certain if the reduced reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies will make our Common Stock less attractive to investors.***

We are an "emerging growth company" as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the "JOBS Act"), and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not "emerging growth companies," including the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or Section 404 and disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation. Pursuant to Section 107 of the JOBS Act, as an emerging growth company, we have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to the financial statements of issuers who are required to comply with the effective dates for new or revised accounting standards that are applicable to public companies, which may make our Common Stock less attractive to investors. In addition, if we cease to be an emerging growth company, we will no longer be able to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards.

We will remain an emerging growth company until the earliest of: (1) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of January 14, 2022, which was the date of the first sale of our Common Stock pursuant to an effective registration statement; (2) the last day of the first fiscal year in which our annual gross revenue is $1.235 billion or more; (3) the date on which we have, during the previous rolling three-year period, issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt securities; and (4) the last day of the fiscal year in which the market value of our Common Stock held by non-affiliates exceeded $700 million as of June 30 of such fiscal year.

We cannot predict if investors will find our Common Stock less attractive if we choose to rely on these exemptions. For example, if we do not adopt a new or revised accounting standard, our future results of operations may not be as comparable to the results of operations of certain other companies in our industry that adopted such standards. If some investors find our Common Stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our Common Stock, and our share price may be more volatile.

***The Nevada Revised Statutes contain anti-takeover provisions, which may discourage a third-party from acquiring us and adversely affect the rights of holders of our Common Stock.***

The Nevada Revised Statutes contain certain provisions that could limit the ability of others to acquire control of our Company. In addition, Nevada law restricts the ability of a corporation to engage in any combination with an interested stockholder for three years from when the interested stockholder acquires shares that cause the stockholder to become an interested stockholder, unless the combination or purchase of shares by the interested stockholder is approved by the Board of Directors before the stockholder became an interested stockholder. These provisions could discourage, delay or prevent a transaction involving a change in control of our company. These provisions could also make it more difficult for you and other shareholders to elect directors of your choosing and cause us to take other corporate actions that you desire. Additionally, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Peter Z. Wang has considerable influence over the composition of our Board. See "⸺Concentration of ownership among our executive officers, directors and their affiliates, may prevent new investors from influencing significant corporate decisions."

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Our ECVs are fitted with a networking device connecting the vehicle to our proprietary cloud-based software, which enables end-users to collect data about vehicle configuration, vehicle status and user efficiency through a system of digitally enabled components, which we sometimes refer to as "smart components." With the permission of the end-users of the vehicles, we received data collected from approximately 950 Metro® units that we put into service through a company affiliated with our former parent company, CAG Cayman, in the Chinese market. This data included vehicle-specific data collected for operational analysis, which we used to make improvements in the quality and durability of such components. We enable end-users to collect, store and analyze data using tools that we have developed but we do not have access to this end-user collected data unless we request and receive access from the end-user. We do not currently collect, use or store any vehicle-specific or driver-specific data in any region and do not intend to do so in the future.

While to our knowledge no previous cybersecurity incidents have occurred, we seek to continuously expand and improve our information technology systems, including implementing new internally developed and/or external industry standard enterprise resource planning systems ("ERP systems"), to assist us in the management of our business. We maintain information technology measures designed to protect us against intellectual property theft, data breaches and other cyber-attacks. The implementation, maintenance and improvement of these systems require significant management time, support and cost. Moreover, there are inherent risks associated with developing, improving and expanding our core systems as well as implementing new systems, including the disruption of our data management, procurement, manufacturing execution, finance and supply chain processes. Elements our cybersecurity information technology measures include efforts to identify, prevent, detect, mitigate, and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents through:

• Cybersecurity risk assessments for identification of material cybersecurity risks to our critical systems, information, products, and our technology environment;

• Security personnel and vendors responsible for managing our cybersecurity risk assessment processes, our security controls, and our response to cybersecurity incidents;

• Training and awareness programs for our personnel and senior management to drive adoption and awareness of cybersecurity processes and information technology measures;

• A cybersecurity monitoring program responsible for tools that produce alerts and reports of suspicious activity for the prevention of and response to cybersecurity incidents;

• Internal testing and assessments, where appropriate, of our cybersecurity information technology measures;

• Management of external consultants and services engaged by us, where appropriate, to assess, test, or otherwise assist with aspects of our cybersecurity information technology measures; and

• A third-party risk management process for evaluating cybersecurity threats associated with our use of service providers, suppliers, and vendors.

Despite network security and back-up measures, our information technology systems are potentially vulnerable to physical or electronic break-ins, computer viruses and similar disruptive problems. Despite precautionary measures to prevent unanticipated problems that could affect our information technology systems, sustained or repeated system failures that interrupt our ability to generate and maintain data could adversely affect our ability to manage our data and inventory, procure parts or supplies or manufacture, sell, deliver ECVs, or achieve and maintain compliance with, or realize available benefits under, tax laws and other applicable regulations.

We cannot assure you that any of our new information technology systems or their required functionality will be effectively implemented, maintained or expanded as planned. If we do not successfully maintain our information technology or expand these systems as planned, our operations may be disrupted, our ability to accurately or timely report our financial results could be impaired, and deficiencies may arise in our internal control over financial reporting, which may adversely affect our ability to certify our financial results. Moreover, our proprietary information could be compromised or misappropriated, and our reputation may be adversely affected. If these systems or their functionality do not operate as we expect them to, we may be required to expend significant resources to make corrections or find alternative sources for performing these functions.

The risks from cybersecurity threats are monitored and managed by the Company's information systems team members who have relevant expertise with such potential threats, and who operate in collaboration with other Company functions. The Company's Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity risk and are informed in a timely manner of any incidents considered potentially serious, together with details on the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of such incidents.

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**Item 2.** **Properties.**<br>

We currently own one facility in Changxing, China, which is approximately 737,413 square feet, and is primarily used for engineering and production of vehicle kits of the Metro® and assembly of certain ECV models for export and logistics operations. We currently lease six facilities and offices located in the United States, Germany, Spain and China.

Our United States facilities located in Howell, New Jersey, is approximately 41,160 square feet and is used primarily for the production of our Logistar™ 300, Logistar™ 400, and Logistar™ 450 model, and warehousing.

Our leased China facility is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, with approximately 15,456 square feet of office space primarily used as regional headquarters, as well as for research and development, supply-chain management, and sales operations.

On August 30, 2024, we entered into two operating lease agreements for facilities in Jiangsu, China. The facilities are located in Jiangsu, China, with a total area of approximately 5,398,050 square feet. The facilities are primarily used for production, assembly and office functions, supporting the Company's manufacturing and operational activities in China.

In January 2025, we entered into a new lease agreement for a facility in Bochum, Germany through our subsidiary Antric GmbH. The facility is located in Bochum, Germany, and has a total area of approximately 4,392 square feet (408 square meters). The facility is primarily used for the assembly and production of Antric vehicles, as well as related operational support functions in the European market.

On March 25, 2025, we entered into an operating lease agreement for a facility in Barstow, California, with the lease commencing on June 1, 2025. The facility is located in Barstow, California, and has a total area of approximately 100,860 square feet. The facility is primarily used to support local assembly, storage and distribution activities, facilitating the Company's sales and operations in the U.S. market.

On May 19, 2025, we entered into an operating lease agreement for a facility in Barcelona, Spain. The facility is located in Barcelona, Spain, and has a total area of approximately 2,906 square feet. The facility is primarily used as an EV center and for sales, service and spare-parts support functions, supporting the Company's commercial operations in the European market.

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**Item 3.** **Legal Proceedings.**<br>

The Company may be involved in various legal proceedings, claims and other disputes arising from the commercial operations, projects, employees and other matters which, in general, are subject to uncertainties and in which the outcomes are not predictable. The Company determines whether an estimated loss from a contingency should be accrued by assessing whether a loss is deemed probable and can be reasonably estimated. Although the outcomes of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted, the Company does not believe these actions, in the aggregate, will have a material adverse impact on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity. Please refer to the description as contained in "Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" on page F-1 of our Annual Report and the information described below.

On July 22, 2022, Xiongjian Chen filed a complaint against Cenntro Electric Group Limited ("CENN"), Cenntro Automotive Group Limited ("CAG"), Cenntro Enterprise Limited ("CEL") and Peter Z. Wang ("Wang," together with CENN, CAG and CEL, the "Defendants") in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The complaint alleges eleven causes of action sounding in contract and tort against the Defendants, all pertaining to stock options issued to Mr. Chen pursuant to his employment as Chief Operating Officer of CAG. With respect to the four contract claims, Plaintiff alleges breach of contract claims pertaining to an employment agreement between Plaintiff and CAG and a purported letter agreement between Plaintiff and CEL. With respect to the seven tort claims, Plaintiff alleges claims regarding purported misrepresentations and promises made concerning the treatment of Plaintiff's stock options upon a corporate transaction, including claims for tortious interference, fraud, promissory estoppel, negligent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment and conversion. The complaint seeks, among other things, money damages (including compensatory and consequential damages) in the amount of $19 million, plus interest, attorneys' fees and expenses. Defendants moved to dismiss the complaint against all Defendants for failure to state a claim and for lack of personal jurisdiction over defendants CAG and CEL. On April 30, 2023, the District Court dismissed the claims against CAG and CEL for lack of personal jurisdiction. In addition, the District Court dismissed all the claims against Wang and CENN without prejudice and permitted the Plaintiff to amend his complaint within 30 days to address the deficiencies in his claims against Wang and CENN. On May 28, 2023, Plaintiff filed an amended complaint. On July 20, 2023, the Defendants filed a motion seeking the dismissal of that amended complaint. On September 22, 2023, the Plaintiff filed to oppose our Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Strike. The Defendants filed our reply briefs by the deadline on November 9, 2023. On January 25, 2024, the Magistrate Judge entered an Order granting Plaintiff's Motion to Amend and denying our Motion to Strike as moot. On November 12, 2024, District Court issued an Order, dismissing Plaintiff's all claims except with respect to the promissory estoppel claim against Peter Wang. On November 26, 2024, the defendants filed a Motion for Reconsideration of the Court's denial of Cenntro's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's promissory estoppel claim against Peter Wang. Concurrently, on same date Plaintiff moved for reconsideration of the Court's decision to dismiss the case as against CAG for lack of personal jurisdiction. On December 30, 2024, the Defendant filed a Reply in Further Support of Peter Wang's Motion for Reconsideration, which, in accordance with the Court's practices, was filed as part of a Motion for Leave to File a Reply Brief, against which the Plaintiff filed an Opposition on January 17, 2025. On May 30, 2025, the Court issued the order denying both sides' respective motions for reconsideration. On June 10, 2025, Plaintiff's counsel informed us that they do not intend to file a second amended complaint, which means that CAC, CAG, CEL and CENN will be dismissed from the case; and that the case will proceed to discovery solely on Plaintiff's one claim against Wang for promissory estoppel. At the in-person conference on August 19, 2025, the Court ordered deadlines for completing various stages of discovery in the case, with May 15, 2026 being the deadline for all fact discovery. We anticipate remote financial consequences will incur to the Company.

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On July 3, 2025, Cenntro Electric Group (Europe) GmbH ("CEGE") demanded the return of a EUR 180,000 rental deposit from its former landlord following the termination of a commercial lease on December 31, 2024. Without response from the landlord, CEGE initiated legal proceedings on July 22, 2025, by filing an online payment order (Mahnantrag) with the District Court of Hünfeld, claiming the full deposit amount, statutory interest, and legal fees. On August 4, 2025 the Landlord submitted objection to the default summons. CEGE is currently working on its further action.

On February 12, 2025, Cenntro Automotive Corporation ("CAC") submitted an application for arbitration with China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, against Anhui Deepway Technology Co., Ltd. ("Deepway"), requesting an economic damage of RMB320,000 and continuation of performance of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement signed between the two parties in July 2024. Both parties reached a settlement on September 3, 2025 that CAC returns the sample vehicle to Deepway, and Deepway reimburses CAC a total amount of RMB700,000 to cover shipping, legal and other related expenses incurred associated with this disputed agreement. The arbitration was subsequently withdrawn. The matter has been fully resolved and concluded.

On January 2, 2024, MHP Americas, Inc. ("MHP"), through counsel, sent a letter to Cenntro Electric Group Limited ("Cenntro") demanding payment allegedly owed by Cenntro to MHP in the amount of: $1,767,516.91 for unpaid invoices, and $3,289,500 for total contract invoices and milestone payments for alleged breaches in connection with the parties' August 8, 2022, Master Consulting Services Agreement and/or March 9, 2023, Statement of Work. On January 12, 2024, Cenntro, through counsel, responded to the letter denying any breach and disputing the amounts claimed.

On April 10, 2024, CEGL filed a lawsuit against MHP Americas, Inc. ("MHP") for breach under the Master Consulting Services Agreement and SAP S/4HANA SOW by failure to properly implement the SAP S/4HANA globally as set forth in those contracts, and for breach of implied covenants of good faith and fair dealing, causing Cenntro to suffer significant damages; and demanded a jury trial on all issues which are triable. Under this claim, CEGL is seeking for a remittance of $512,226 paid to date and a recission of the remaining contract with MHP. The litigation was removed to Federal Court on May 7, 2024 where it is pending. At the time of this report, discovery has been completed. Mediation is schedule on November 19, 2025. The mediation scheduled for November 19, 2025 proceeded with counsel representing the Company. No agreement was reached during the mediation session and the parties did not engage in substantive settlement discussions. As of the date of this Annual Report, no further mediation sessions have been scheduled and the parties have not yet agreed on the next procedural steps. The case remains pending before the Court.

On March 28, 2025 BAL Freeway Associates, LLC filed an Unlawful Detainer against Cenntro Automotive Corporation alleging non-payment of rents for commercial leased property in San Bernadino County, Ontario, CA. At the time of this report negotiations between parties have been culminated in a partial settlement with possession begin restored to BAL Freeway Associates on May 31, 2025, and the issue of damages remains outstanding. On June 18, 2025, BAL Freeway filed a First Amended Complaint for Damages for Breach of Contract, seeking full damages resulting from the alleged breach of the Lease, claiming total losses no lower than $4,400,000. Negotiations are ongoing at this stage of the reclassified Civil Matter.

On April 16, 2025, Shenzhen Jiangxin Automation Technology Co., Ltd. ("Jiangxin") filed a lawsuit with the People's Court of Yuhang District, Hangzhou, against Hangzhou Ronda Tech Co., Limited ("Ronda"), seeking payment of equipment purchase price totaling RMB 170,555 plus accrued interest. Jiangxin claims that Ronda has failed to pay the remaining balance due under three Equipment Purchase Agreements signed during 2021 and 2022. On September 26, 2025, Ronda submitted its defense and counterclaim, asserting that Jiangxin had not fulfilled its contractual obligations, including the delivery of complete technical documents, installation and test run, and therefore the conditions for payment had not been satisfied. Ronda also reserved the right to terminate the agreements and seek a full refund of all payments made. The case remains pending before the court.

On December 2, 2025, Wuxi Hefu Metal Products Technology Co., Ltd. ("Hefu") filed a lawsuit with the People's Court of Yuhang District, Hangzhou, against Hangzhou Ronda Tech Co., Limited ("Ronda"), seeking payment of mold development fees totaling RMB 476,314.2 plus accrued interest. Hefu alleges that under the Automotive Parts Product Development Agreement and its supplementary agreement signed on September 20, 2022, it completed the development and delivery of the molds in accordance with the contractual requirements, but Ronda failed to pay the remaining balance of the mold development fees. Hefu further applied for property preservation, and on December 15, 2025, the court issued a ruling to freeze Ronda's bank deposits in the amount of RMB 476,314.2 or seize other assets of equivalent value. On January 7, 2026, the court organized a pre-trial mediation between the parties. The parties are currently awaiting the mediation proposal from the court. If mediation is unsuccessful, the case will proceed to formal trial. The case remains pending before the court.

On March 4, 2026, American Quartz Group, Inc. ("AQGI") filed an Unlawful Detainer action against Bison Motors Inc. ("Bison") seeking possession of the premises. Bison subsequently filed a demurrer in response. On March 25, 2026, Bison filed a separate complaint against AQGI asserting claims including forcible detainer and conversion, seeking restoration of possession, return of inventory, and damages. As of the date of this Annual Report, the matters are at an early stage, and the ultimate outcome remains uncertain.

On October 24, 2025, Ride Man LLC ("Ride Man") filed a civil complaint against Cenntro Automotive Corporation and Cenntro, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County, alleging breach of warranty and violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act in connection with the purchase of certain commercial electric vehicles. Ride Man alleges that four Logistar 400 vehicles purchased from the Company were defective and failed to perform as warranted, and that the Company did not fulfill its repair and warranty obligations. The complaint seeks rescission of the purchase, refund of the purchase price, and recovery of related damages and costs. As of the date of this Annual Report, the matter remains at a preliminary stage and the Company is evaluating its response.

**Item 4.** **Mine Safety Disclosures.**<br>

Not Applicable.

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**Item 5.** **Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.**<br>

Shares of our Common Stock are currently quoted on the Nasdaq Capital Markets under the symbol "CENN". We had 87,912,831 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025. On April 13, 2026, we effected a 1-for-60 Reverse Stock Split of its outstanding common stock, which reduced the number of issued and outstanding shares from 87,912,831 shares to approximately 1.5 million shares, subject to adjustment for fractional shares.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low bid prices of our Common Stock.

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| First Quarter | $1.33 | $0.64 |
| Second Quarter | $1.10 | $0.67 |
| Third Quarter | $0.79 | $0.47 |
| Fourth Quarter | $0.66 | $0.13 |
| **Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024** |  |  |
| First Quarter | $1.56 | $1.00 |
| Second Quarter | $2.30 | $1.34 |
| Third Quarter | $1.84 | $1.11 |
| Fourth Quarter | $1.47 | $1.02 |

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#### Holders of Capital Stock
As of December 31, 2025, we had 188 holders of our Common Stock.

#### Stock Option Grants
As of the date of this Annual Report, options to purchase an aggregate of 36,704 shares of Common Stock have been granted and 86 shares of Common Stock have been issued under the 2023 Plan, in each case after giving effect to the Reverse Stock Split effected on April 13, 2026.

#### Transfer Agent
The transfer agent for our Common Stock is Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. The transfer agent's address is 1 State Street, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10004.

#### Dividends
To date, we have not declared or paid any dividends on our Common Stock. We currently do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future on our Common Stock. Although we intend to retain our earnings, if any, to finance the exploration and growth of our business, our Board of Directors has the discretion to declare and pay dividends in the future.

Payment of dividends in the future will depend upon our earnings, capital requirements, and any other factors that our Board of Directors deems relevant.

#### Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Except as set forth below or in a Current Report on Form 6-K or 8-K, there were no equity securities of the registrant sold by the registrant during the period covered by this annual report that were not registered under the Securities Act other than the following transaction pursuant to the Redomiciliation:

On February 27, 2024, the Company completed the Redomiciliation. In connection with the Redomiciliation, Cenntro issued 30,828,778 (thirty million, eight hundred and twenty-eight thousand, seven hundred and seventy-eight) shares of common stock, on the basis of one share of common stock for every one ordinary share of CEGL issued and outstanding prior to the Redomiciliation. The Redomiciliation was effected pursuant to a statutory scheme of arrangement under Australian law (the "Scheme"). The issuance of Cenntro's shares of common stock in the Scheme was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 3(a)(10).

#### Convertible Promissory Notes and Related Derivative Liabilities
On May 16, 2025, we entered into an amendment (the "Note Amendment") with About Investment Pte. Ltd. (the "Holder") to a senior secured promissory note originally issued on July 20, 2022, with an original principal amount of $52,237,500 (the "Note"). Pursuant to the Note Amendment, the parties agreed to modify the floor price applicable to conversions of the Note to $0.202 per share, subject to adjustment for share splits and combinations. The Note, as amended, continues to provide that the Holder may convert all or any portion of the outstanding balance into our common stock at a conversion price equal to the lesser of (i) the fixed conversion price or (ii) 85% of the ten day VWAP during the ten consecutive trading days ending on the trading day that is immediately prior to the applicable conversion date, and in each case subject to adjustment set forth in the Note. The Note also contains a 9.99% beneficial ownership limitation, which restricts the Holder, together with its affiliates, from owning more than 9.99% of our outstanding common stock upon any conversion.

On October 23, 2025, we entered into an exchange agreement (the "Exchange Agreement") with About Investment Pte. Ltd. ("About Pte"), pursuant to which About Pte agreed to exchange the outstanding principal balance of a senior secured convertible note originally issued on July 20, 2022, as subsequently assigned to About Pte and amended to extend its maturity date to January 19, 2026, which was extended to January 19, 2027 on January 19, 2026. In consideration for the exchange, we issued to About Pte a new secured convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $4,000,000 (the "Exchange Note"). The Exchange Note bears interest at a rate of 8% per annum and matures on January 19, 2026, which was extended to January 19, 2027 on January 19, 2026. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, interest accrues at the lesser of 10% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, and the holder may accelerate the maturity of the Exchange Note, in which case 110% of the then-outstanding principal amount, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, becomes immediately due and payable. Upon cure of any such default, the interest rate reverts to 8% per annum. As of the date of this report, About Pte has converted the Exchange Note to purchase an aggregate of 12,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the "Common Stock") of the Company, and the Company has issued to the About Pte 12,000,000 shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms of the Exchange Note.

**Item 6.** **[Reserved]**<br>

Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by this item.

**Item 7.** **Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.**<br>

*The information set forth in this section contains certain "forward-looking statements", including, among others (i) expected changes in our revenue and profitability, (ii) prospective business opportunities and (iii) our strategy for financing our business. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical information or statements of current condition. Some forward-looking statements may be identified by use of terms such as "believes", "anticipates", "intends" or "expects". These forward-looking statements relate to our plans, liquidity, ability to complete financing and purchase capital expenditures, growth of our business including entering into future agreements with companies, and plans to successfully develop and obtain approval to market our product. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs.*

*Although we believe that our expectations with respect to the forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge of our business and operations, in light of the risks and uncertainties inherent in all future projections, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this Annual Report should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives or plans will be achieved.*

*We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting forward-looking statements.*

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*Our revenues and results of operations could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the risk of significant natural disaster, the inability of our company to insure against certain risks, inflationary and deflationary conditions and cycles, currency exchange rates, and changing government regulations domestically and internationally affecting our products and businesses.*

*You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the Financial Statements and Notes attached hereto, and the other financial data appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report.*

*US Dollars are denoted herein by "USD", "$" and "dollars".*

#### Overview

With the global trend toward reducing the number of internal combustion engine ("ICE") vehicles, electric-battery and fuel cell technologies stand out as strong alternatives. Prior to COVID-19, battery costs significantly decreased over the past decade. We expect that over the long term, prices will continue to fall. According to research service Bloomberg NEF ("BNEF"), lithium-ion battery pack prices decreased from above $1,200 per kilowatt-hour in 2010 to $132/kWh in 2021. In real terms, this represented a decline of approximately 89%. We anticipate that battery prices will continue to decrease in the long-term. BNEF further forecasts that average prices are expected to fall by $3/kWh in 2025. Looking ahead, prices are expected to fall further over the next decade amid continued investment in R&D, manufacturing process improvements, and capacity expansion across the supply chain. Lithium prices are expected to ease as more extraction and refining capacity comes online. Battery prices are forecast to drop in 2026, though it'll be a smaller dip than 2025 due to high costs of raw materials and tariffs. The average price for a battery pack is expected to fall 3% next year to $105 per kilowatt-hour, according to the BNEF survey in 2025. By emphasizing investments in technology, supply-chains, vehicle distribution and aftermarket support, we have begun making our own battery packs, preparing battery cell production, by building up vehicle distribution and service networks, and introducing our cloud-based parts distribution systems. As investment in battery technology continues to increase, we believe these cost reductions outlined by BNEF will continue to improve the economics of battery-powered ECVs, like ours.

In addition to our investment in battery-technology, we have established an asset-light, distributed manufacturing business model through which we may distribute our vehicles in unassembled semi-knockdown vehicle kits ("vehicle kits") for local assembly in addition to fully assembled vehicles. Some of our vehicle models have a modular design that allows for local assembly in micro factory facilities that require less capital investment. We manufacture our own vehicle kits for the Metro®, Teemak Series and iClassic Series in our facilities in China and leverage the economies of scale of and the supply-chain availability in China to manufacture vehicle kits and fully assembled vehicles in our assembly plants in United States. We believe our distributed manufacturing methodology allows us to execute our business plan with less capital than would be required by the traditional, vertically integrated automotive model and, in the long-term, drive higher profit margins.

Our distributed manufacturing model allows us to focus our efforts on the design of New Energy Vehicle ("NEV") models and related technologies while outsourcing various portions of the manufacturing, assembly and marketing of our vehicles to qualified third parties, allowing the Company to operate with lower capital investment than traditional vertically integrated automotive companies. For the past several years, we relied substantially on private label channel partners to assemble and distribute the Metro® from vehicle kits that we manufactured in our facilities. Since 2021, we have expanded our vehicle portfolio beyond the Metro® by leveraging relationships with third party Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs") manufacturing partners, who complete our vehicle kits and in some case fully assembled vehicles, with final assembly of vehicle kits performed in our own facilities in North America and Europe. Our relationships with such third parties, our "manufacturing partners," have allowed us to forego expensive capital investments in our own facilities and operate within our historic working capital limitations.

Throughout 2022 and 2023, we began to re-align our distribution and marketing strategy away from relying mainly on third-party channel partners to a distribution model that combines Company-operated EV Centers with local distribution channels and dealer networks, with goals of improving overall operational efficiencies, product quality, brand value, market share, customer support and service.

During 2024 and 2025, the Company refined its distribution strategy to better align with regional market developments and long-term capital efficiency objectives. In European markets, where competitive and macroeconomic conditions warranted a more asset-light approach, the Company transitioned from Company-operated EV Centers to a distribution partner-led model, enabling greater operational flexibility and more efficient deployment of resources. In North America, the Company distributes its vehicles primarily through local dealer networks, supported by Company-operated EV Centers that serve as regional anchors for brand presence, customer service, and after-sales support, with local assembly facilities maintained in Barstow, California and Freehold, New Jersey. The resulting blended model, a dealer-led distribution network complemented by Company-operated EV Centers in North America, and a channel partner-driven approach in international markets, reflects the Company's ongoing commitment to optimizing its go-to-market strategy in response to the specific commercial opportunities and challenges of each market region.

On April 9, 2026, we announced the reverse stock split of one (1) share of our common stock for every 60 shares of our common stock ("Reverse Stock Split"). On March 24, 2026, we filed the Certificate of Change Pursuant to NRS 78.209, whereby every 60 shares of our issued and outstanding common stock were combined into one share of its common stock, except to the extent that the Reverse Stock Split resulted in any of our stockholders owning a fractional share, which was rounded up to the next highest whole share. In connection with the Reverse Stock Split, there was no change in the par value per share of $0.0001. The Reverse Stock Split was effective on April 13, 2026 (the "Effective Date"). Our common stock began trading on a Reverse Stock Split-adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market when the market opened on April 13, 2026. The trading symbol for the Company's common stock remains "CENN."

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**A.** **Key Components of Results of Operations** 

#### Net revenues
Up until December 31, 2021, we generate revenue primarily through the sale of ECVs to our channel partners. Beginning in 2022, we experimented with different go-to-market strategies across regions. In Europe, while we initially tested an EV center approach by acquiring CAE, a German manufacturer and ECV seller, we returned to our distributor-focused model in 2024 given its proven effectiveness. In North America, we implemented a hybrid approach that combines direct sales to end-customers with strategic distributor partnerships. Historically (i.e. up until end of 2021), these revenues were generated solely by the sale of the Metro®. Starting from the last quarter of 2021, we began generating revenue from the sales of the Logistar™ 200, Logistar™ 100, Logistar™ 260, Teemak™, Neibor® 150, Antric® and Avantier™ in Europe, Clubcar, Teemak™, Logistar™ 210, Logistar™ 260 and iChassis™ in Asia, and Avantier™, Logistar™ 210, Logistar™ 400 and Logistar™ 450 in the US, Avantier™ in Africa. We estimate that in year 2026, we will start generating revenue from Bison Motor™, hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles to meet market demand and increased sales from iChassis™ that consists of a programmable "smart" chassis that is currently used by third parties and integrated with their controlling software for various autonomous driving commercial vehicle applications.

Net revenues ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were generated from (a) vehicles sales, which primarily represent net revenues from sales of Metro® vehicles (including vehicle kits), Logistar™ 200, Logistar™ 210, Logistar™ 260, Logistar™ 300, Logistar™ 400, Logistar™ 450, Seres 5, Antric®, Avantier™, Logistar™ 100 and Clubcar, (b) sales of ECV spare-parts related to our Metro® vehicles, and (c) other sales, which primarily were: (i) the sales of inventory of outsourced ECV batteries and (ii) charges on services provided to channel partners for technical developments and assistance with vehicle homologation or certification.

#### Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold mainly consists of production-related costs including costs of raw materials, consumables, direct labor, overhead costs, depreciation of plants and equipment, manufacturing waste treatment processing fees, shipping cost, inventory write-downs and inventory write-off. We incur cost of goods sold in relation to (i) vehicle sales and spare-part sales, including, among others, purchases of raw materials, labor costs, and manufacturing expenses that related to ECVs, and (ii) other sales, including cost and expenses that are not related to ECV sales.

Cost of goods sold also includes inventory write-downs and write-off. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of raw materials is determined on the basis of weighted average. The cost of finished goods is determined on the basis of weighted average and is comprised of direct materials, direct labor cost and an appropriate proportion of overhead. Net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices less selling expenses and any further costs of completion. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to net realizable value are made, if required, for estimated excess, obsolescence, or impaired balances. Inventory write-off, including losses from physical inventory counts or obsolescence where no future economic benefit is expected, are recognized in cost of goods sold in the period incurred. Write-downs are recorded in the cost of goods sold in our statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

#### Operating expenses
Our operating expenses consist of general and administrative, selling and marketing expenses, and research and development expenses. General and administrative expenses are the most significant components of our operating expenses. Operating expenses also include provision for credit losses and impairment loss for long- lived assets and goodwill.

*Research and Development Expenses*

Research and development expenses consist primarily of employee compensation and related expenses, prototype expenses, costs associated with assets acquired for research and development, product development costs, production inspection and testing expenses, product strategic advisory fees, third-party engineering and contractor support costs and allocated overhead. Research and development expenses decreased during the year, primarily due to our cost control measures and the prioritization of key development projects. We expect our research and development expenses to increase as we continue to invest in new ECV models, new materials and techniques, vehicle management and control systems, digital control capabilities and other technologies.

*Selling and Marketing Expenses*

Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of employee compensation and related expenses, sales commissions, marketing programs, freight costs, travel and entertainment expenses and allocated overhead. Marketing programs consist of advertising, tradeshows, events, corporate communications and brand-building activities. Our selling and marketing expenses decreased during the year, primarily due to decrease of revenue, improved cost efficiencies and more targeted marketing initiatives. We expect our selling and marketing expenses to increase as we introduce our new ECV models, further develop additional local dealership and service support networks to augment our expanding sales globally.

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*General and Administrative Expenses*

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of employee compensation and related expenses for administrative functions including finance, legal, human resources, and fees for third-party professional services. While we will continue to monitor general and administrative expenses, we expect general and administrative expenses to decrease over the next two years in connection with our continued effort to improve efficiency, combining our EV centers with local distribution networks and utilizing well-proven OEMs and supply chains.

*Provision for credit losses*

We adopted ASC 326 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses using the modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to accumulated deficit from January 1, 2023 and interim periods therein. We use an expected credit loss model for the impairment of accounts receivable as of period ends. We believe the aging of accounts receivable is a reasonable parameter to estimate expected credit loss, and determine expected credit losses for accounts receivables using an aging schedule as of period ends. The expected credit loss rates under each aging schedule were developed on basis of the average historical loss rates from previous years, and adjusted to reflect the effects of those differences in current conditions and forecasted changes. We measure the expected credit losses of accounts receivable on a collective basis. When an accounts receivable does not share risk characteristics with other accounts receivables, we will evaluate such accounts receivable for expected credit loss on an individual basis. Allowance for credit losses balance are written off and deducted from allowance, when receivables are deemed uncollectible, after all collection efforts have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. We expect provision for credit losses to decrease in the future as we shift our payment terms, when goods will be delivered only if material payment are received.

*Impairment of Goodwill*

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill acquired in a business combination is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently when events and circumstances occur indicating that the recorded goodwill may be impaired. We perform impairment analysis on goodwill as of December 31 every year either beginning with a qualitative assessment, or starting with the quantitative assessment instead. The quantitative goodwill impairment test compares the fair values of each reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. A reporting unit constitutes a business for which discrete profit and loss financial information is available. The fair value of each reporting unit is established using a combination of expected present value of future cash flows. If the fair value of each reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is not considered to be impaired. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

In applying the goodwill impairment assessment, we may assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors may include, but are not limited to, economic, market and industry conditions, cost factors and overall financial performance of the reporting unit. If after assessing these qualitative factors, we determine it is "more-likely-than not" that the fair value is less than the carrying value, a quantitative assessment of goodwill is required.

The quantitative impairment test requires significant management judgments, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units, and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. The judgment in estimating the fair value of reporting units includes estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates and making other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value for each reporting unit.

#### Other income (expenses)
*Interest (expense) income, net*

Interest (expense) income, net, consists of interest income from short-term investment and deposit, interest on outstanding loans and the convertible promissory notes.

*Loss from early termination of lease contract*

We recognize losses from early termination of lease contracts, primarily in Spain, due to penalties, settlement costs, or leasehold improvement write-offs. These losses have historically fluctuated based on market conditions and strategic decisions. As part of our shift from an EV center sales approach to a hybrid model, we are rebalancing our EV center strategy with our distribution networks, which has led to some lease terminations. However, we anticipate a reduction in future lease terminations as we will stabilize adjustments to our distribution strategy, thereby mitigating the financial impact of such terminations.

*Change in fair value of equity securities*

Change in fair value of equity securities is the change in fair value of the investment on partnership shares in MineOne Fix Income Investment I L.P with an original investment value of $25 million. As of December 31, 2025, we evaluated whether NAV remains representative of fair value, considering, among other factors, liquidity restrictions, the financial condition of the investee, and the ability to realize returns and concluded that the reported NAV was not representative of fair value as of the balance sheet date. Accordingly we reassessed the fair value of the investment using a market participant perspective and considered the lack of observable market transactions and significant uncertainty regarding recoverability, with a conclusion reached that the fair value of the investment to be fully reduced to nil as of December 31, 2025. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we recorded downward adjustments of $26,604,319 and upward adjustments $1,043,963 for changes in fair value of the equity investment, held for continuing operations, respectively.

#### Discontinued operations
We classify the results of a component (or group of components) to be disposed ("disposal group") as a discontinued operation when the disposal group meets the held-for-sale criteria, is disposed of by sale or is disposed of other than by sale (e.g. abandonment) and when the disposal group represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on our operations and our financial results.

We report the operating results and cash flows related to the disposal group as discontinued operations for all periods presented in our consolidated statements of comprehensive loss and consolidated statements of cash flows, respectively.

#### Key Operating Metrics
We prepare and analyze operating and financial data to assess the performance of our business and allocate our resources. The following table sets forth our key performance indicators for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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|  | **Year ended December 31** | **Year ended December 31** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Gross margin of vehicle sales | (3.22)% | 24.9% |

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*Gross margin of vehicle sales*. Gross margin of vehicle sales is defined as gross profit of vehicle sales divided by total revenue of vehicle sales

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#### Results of Operations
The following table sets forth a summary of our statements of operations for the periods indicated:

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| **Years Ended December 31,** | **Years Ended December 31,** | **Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  | **(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)** | **(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)** |
|  **Statements of Operations Data:** |  |  |
|  Net revenues | 18080161 | 31297393 |
|  Cost of goods sold | (20396258) | (23688846) |
|  **Gross (loss) profit** | **(2316097)** | **7608547** |
|  **Operating Expenses:** |  |  |
|  Selling and marketing expenses | (2520796) | (7364678) |
|  General and administrative expenses | (20341399) | (26321333) |
|  Research and development expenses | (2814163) | (5160803) |
|  Provision for credit losses | (4556311) | (393873) |
|  Impairment of Goodwill |  | (209130) |
|  Total operating expenses | (30232669) | (39449817) |
|  **Loss from operations** | **(32548766)** | **(31841270)** |
|  **Other Expense:** |  |  |
|  Interest expense, net | (452990) | (183662) |
|  Loss from long-term investments | (60) | (299772) |
| Change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability | (8474719) | 7194 |
|  Change in fair value of equity securities | (26604319) | 1019285 |
|  Foreign currency exchange gain, net | 98031 | 44481 |
|  Loss from acquisition in relation to the revaluation of the previously held equity interest |  | (149872) |
| Loss from early termination of lease contract | (717633) | (2218120) |
|  Gain on exercise of warrants |  | 900 |
| Loss from cross-currency swaps | (20225) | (9463) |
| Loss from Note Amendment | (1756137) |  |
| Gain from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.'s equity | 1157556 |  |
| Other income (expense), net | 380129 | (518150) |
|  **Net loss from continuing operations before tax** | **(68939133)** | **(34148449)** |
|  Income tax (benefit) expense | 52920 | 35524 |
|  **Net loss from continuing operation** | **(68886213)** | **(34112925)** |
|  **Discontinued operations:** |  |  |
|  **Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax** | **(4135717)** | **(10795692)** |
|  **Net loss** | **(73021930)** | **(44908617)** |
|  Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | (40157) | (41804) |
|  **Net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders** | **(72981773)** | **(44866813)** |

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#### Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

#### Net Revenues
The following table presents our net revenue components by amount and as a percentage of the total net revenues for the periods presented.

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
|  | **Amount** | **%** | **Amount** | **%** |
|  | **(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)** | **(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)** | **(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)** | **(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)** |
| **Net revenues:** |  |  |  |  |
| Vehicle Sales | $16080343 | 88.9% | $28149620 | 89.9% |
| Spare-part sales | 1650130 | 9.1% | 2769143 | 8.8% |
| Other sales | 349688 | 2.0% | 378630 | 1.3% |
| **Total net revenues** | $**18080161** | 100.00<br>**%** | $**31297393** | 100.00<br>**%** |

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Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $18.1 million, a decrease of approximately $13.2 million or 42.2% from approximately $31.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in net revenues in 2025 was primarily attributed to the decrease in vehicle sales of approximately $12.1 million due to (i) the average selling price declined from approximately $25,089 to $12,266, mainly due to the suspension of government subsidies, which resulted in a drop in LS400 sales with high average selling price; (ii) the decrease in spare-part sales of approximately $1.1 million due to the decrease in sales of iChassis™. The net revenues in Europe market for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $12.2 million, an increase of approximately $6.5 million from approximately $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The net revenues in the Asian market for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $4.0 million, with a slight decrease of approximately $0.6 million from approximately $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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For the year ended December 31, 2025, we sold 1,309 ECVs, including 31 fully assembled Metro® units, 46 fully assembled Logistar™ 200 units, 154 fully assembled Logistar™ 100 units, 33 fully assembled Teemak™ units, 11 fully assembled Logistar™ 260 units, 1 fully assembled Logistar™ 400 units, 611 fully assembled Avantier™ units, 112 Clubcar units, 30 Antric® units, 120 Logistar™ 210 units, 113 Logistar™ 450 units, 1 Logistar™ 300 unit, 40 fully assembled Seres 5 units, 5 fully assembled Joylong-A4 units and 1 fully assembled Joylong-EA6 units, compared with 1,122 ECVs for the year ended December 31, 2024, including 105 fully assembled Metro® units, 15 fully assembled Logistar™ 200 units, 89 fully assembled Logistar™ 100 units, 35 fully assembled Teemak™ units, 58 fully assembled Logistar™ 260 units, 145 fully assembled Logistar™ 400 units, 492 fully assembled Avantier™ units, 2 Neibor® 150 units, 120 Clubcar units, 45 Antric® units, 4 fully assembled Logistar™ 210 units, 1 fully assembled Logistar™ 210V unit, one fully assembled Logistar™ 300 unit, 4 fully assembled Seres 5 units, 5 AX-3 units and 1 AIQAR EQ7 unit.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, we also sold 19 iChassis™ units, other than the 1274 ECVs.

Geographically, the vast majority of our net revenues were generated from vehicle sales in Asia and European Union during the years ended December 31, 2025. For the year ended December 31, 2025, net revenues from Europe, North America, Asia (including China) and others as a percentage of total revenues was 67.2%, 10.2%, 22.3% and 0.2%, respectively, compared to 18.3%, 66.7%, 14.6% and 0.4%, respectively for the corresponding period in 2024.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, net revenues from vehicle sales in Europe, North America, Asia (including China) and Africa as a percentage of total vehicle net revenues was 72.0%, 10.6%, 17.2% and 0.2%, respectively, compared to 19.6%, 73.5%, 6.6% and 0.3%, respectively, for the corresponding period in 2024.

#### Cost of goods sold
The following table presents our cost of goods sold by amount and as a percentage of the total cost of goods sold for the periods presented.

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
|  | **Amount** | **%** | **Amount** | **%** |
|  | **(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)** | **(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)** | **(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)** | **(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)** |
| **Cost of goods sold:** |  |  |  |  |
| Vehicle Sales | $(14415354) | 70.7% | $(15450451) | 65.2% |
| Spare-part sales | (1249246) | 6.1% | (2313504) | 9.8% |
| Other sales | (243790) | 1.2% | (229626) | 1.0% |
| Inventory write-off | (2824436) | 13.8% |  |  |
| Inventory write-down | (1663432) | 8.2% | (5695265) | 24.0% |
| **Total cost of goods sold** | $**(20396258)** | 100.00<br>**%** | $**(23688846)** | 100.00<br>**%** |

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Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $20.4 million, a decrease of approximately $3.3 million or approximately 13.9% from approximately $23.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in cost of goods sold in 2025 was primarily attributable to the decrease in cost of vehicle sales and spare-part sales of approximately $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, the decrease of inventory write-down of approximately $4.0 million, and partially net off by the increase of inventory write-off of $2.8 million. The decrease in cost of vehicle sales was mainly due to the decreased vehicle sales and spare-part sales during the year 2025.

#### Gross (Loss) Profit
Gross loss for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $2.3 million, compared with gross profit of $7.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, our overall gross margin decreased to approximately negative 12.8% from positive 24.3%, respectively. Our gross margin of vehicle sales for years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was negative 3.22% and positive 24.9%, respectively. The decrease of our gross profit was due to the decrease in gross profit of vehicle sales revenue, spare-part sales and other sales of approximately $7.5 million, $0.3 million and $0.04 million, respectively. In addition, the gross loss for the year ended December 31, 2025 was impacted by approximately $2.0 million of inventory write-offs related to battery equipment.

#### Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $2.5 million, a decrease of approximately $4.9 million or approximately 65.8% from approximately $7.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in selling and marketing expenses in 2025 was primarily attributed to the decrease in marketing expense, salary and social insurance and service fees related to global market and distribution channel research of approximately $3.2 million, $1.0 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

#### General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $20.3 million, a decrease of approximately $6.0 million or approximately 22.7% from approximately $26.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in general and administrative expenses in 2025 was primarily attributed to the decrease in leasing cost, office expense, and freight expense of approximately, $1.2 million, $1.6 million, and $0.5 million, respectively, driven by ongoing cost control measures and improved operational efficiency.

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#### Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $2.8 million, a decrease of approximately $2.3 million or approximately 45.5% from approximately $5.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in research and development expenses in 2025 was primarily attributed to the decrease in design and development expenditures, salary and social insurance and others related to miscellaneous expense of approximately $0.5 million, $1.7 million and $0.1 million.

#### Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net, mainly consists of interest expense on convertible bonds, offset by the interest income from deposit and unpaid purchases from HWE. Net interest expense was approximately $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of approximately $0.3 million compared to the approximately $0.2 million in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to (i) a decrease in interest income of approximately $0.1 million from bank deposit; (ii) a decrease in interest income of approximately $0.3 million from short-term investment; offset by (iii) a decrease in interest expense to convertible bonds of approximately $0.2 million.

#### Other income (expense), net
Other income, net for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $0.4 million, representing a change of approximately $0.9 million compared to approximately $0.5 million of other expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2024. The change of other income (expense) in 2025 compared to 2024 was primarily attributable to the decrease in investment loss of approximately $0.6 million and the increase of approximately $0.3 million in litigation compensation from Fujian Newlongma Automotive Co., Ltd..

#### Loss from early termination of lease contract
Loss from early termination of lease contract for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $0.7 million compared to $2.2 million of loss from early termination of lease contract for the year ended December 31, 2024.

#### Change in fair value of equity securities
A loss in the change in fair value of equity securities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $26.6 million compared to approximately $1.0 million of a gain in the change in fair value of equity securities for the year ended December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2025, we evaluated whether NAV remains representative of fair value, considering, among other factors, liquidity restrictions, the financial condition of the investee, and the ability to realize returns and concluded that the reported NAV was not representative of fair value as of the balance sheet date. Accordingly we reassessed the fair value of the investment using a market participant perspective and considered the lack of observable market transactions and significant uncertainty regarding recoverability, with a conclusion reached that the fair value of the investment to be fully reduced to nil as of December 31, 2025.

***Loss from Note Amendment and change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability***

In May 2025, we entered into an amendment to the convertible bonds originally issued in July 2022, which resulted in significant modifications to the key terms and conditions of the instrument. Besides, on October 23, 2025, the Company and the holder entered into an exchange agreement (the "Exchange Agreement"), pursuant to which we issued a new convertible note in a principal amount of $4,000,000 (the "2025 Convertible Note") in exchange for the outstanding balance of the previously amended convertible instrument. We considered the amendment as an extinguishment of the original convertible bonds, refer to Note 16 for details.

A loss from Note Amendment for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $1.8 million.

Loss on change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability was approximately $8.5 million.

#### Gain from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.'s equity
A gain from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.'s equity for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $1.2 million compared to nil for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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#### Non-GAAP Financial Measures

#### Adjusted EBITDA for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure is useful in evaluating operational performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors in assessing operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (or net loss) before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization as further adjusted to exclude the impact of stock-based compensation expense and other non-recurring expenses including expenses impairment of goodwill, loss on exercise of warrants, and change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability.

We present Adjusted EBITDA because we consider it to be an important supplemental measure of our performance and believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Management believes that investors' understanding of our performance is enhanced by including this non-GAAP financial measure as a reasonable basis for comparing our ongoing results of operations. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA:

• as a measurement of operating performance because it assists us in comparing the operating performance of our business on a consistent basis, as it removes the impact of items not directly resulting from our core operations;

• for planning purposes, including the preparation of our internal annual operating budget and financial projections;

• to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of our operational strategies; and

• to evaluate our capacity to expand our business.

By providing this non-GAAP financial measure, together with the reconciliation, we believe we are enhancing investors' understanding of our business and our results of operations, as well as assisting investors in evaluating how well we are executing our strategic initiatives. We caution investors that amounts presented in accordance with our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by our competitors because not all companies and analysts calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative to, or a substitute for net income or other financial statement data presented in our financial statements as indicators of financial performance. Some of the limitations are:

• such measures do not reflect our cash expenditures;

• such measures do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

• although depreciation and amortization are recurring, non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future and such measures do not reflect any cash
 requirements for such replacements; and

• the exclusion of stock-based compensation expense, which has been a significant recurring expense and will continue to constitute a significant recurring expense for the foreseeable future, as equity awards
 are expected to continue to be an important component of our compensation strategy.

Due to these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using these non-GAAP measures only supplementally. As noted in the table below, Adjusted EBITDA includes adjustments to exclude the impact of stock-based compensation expense and material infrequent items. It is reasonable to expect that these items will occur in future periods. However, we believe these adjustments are appropriate because the amounts recognized can vary significantly from period to period, do not directly relate to the ongoing operations of our business and may complicate comparisons of our internal operating results and operating results of other companies over time. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA may include adjustments for other items that we do not expect to regularly occur in future reporting periods. Each of the normal recurring adjustments and other adjustments described in this paragraph and in the reconciliation table below help management with a measure of our core operating performance over time by removing items that are not related to day-to-day operations.

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The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP financial performance measure, which is net loss:

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|  Net loss from continuing operations | $(68886213) | $(34112925) |
|  Interest expense, net | 452990 | 183662 |
|  Income tax expense | (52920) | (35524) |
|  Depreciation and amortization | 2195025 | 2010863 |
|  Share-based compensation expense | 2827050 | 3370634 |
|  Impairment of goodwill |  | 209130 |
| Loss from Note Amendment | 1756137 |  |
|  Gain on exercise of warrants |  | (900) |
|  Change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability | 8474719<br>| (7194) |
|  Loss from acquisition in relation to the revaluation of the previously held equity interest |  | 149872 |
|  Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations | $(53233212) | $(28232382) |

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B. Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have historically funded working capital and other capital requirements primarily through bank loans, equity financings and short-term loans. Also, the reverse recapitalization we have completed at the end of December 2021 provided significant funding for our operations. Cash is required primarily to purchase raw materials, repay debts and pay salaries, office expenses and other operating expenses.

As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately $4.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $1.3 million of accounts receivables from continuing operations as compared to approximately $12.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $3.3 million in accounts receivable from continuing operations as of December 31, 2024. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, net cash used in operating activities was approximately $12.6 million and $21.4 million, respectively.

#### Short-Term Liquidity Requirements
We are looking at measures to generate operating efficiency as well as increasing the inventory turns in containing the growth of working capital for reducing negative net cash used in operating activities. With the cash improvement initiatives, we believe our cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient for us to continue to execute our business strategy over the twelve months period following the date of issuance of this 10-K. Our current business strategy for the next twelve months includes (i) the continued rollout of our new ECV models in North America and Europe, as applicable and (ii) the establishment and development of local distribution channels in the United States. Actual results could vary materially as a result of a number of factors, including:

• The costs of bringing our new facilities into operation;

• The timing and costs involved in rolling out new ECV models to market;

• Our ability to manage the costs of manufacturing our ECVs;

• The costs of maintaining, expanding and protecting our intellectual property portfolio, including potential litigation costs and liabilities;

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• Revenues received from sales of our ECVs;

• The costs of additional general and administrative personnel, including accounting and finance, legal and human resources, as well as costs related to litigation, investigations, or settlements;

• Our ability to collect future revenues; and

• Other risks discussed in the section titled "*Risk Factors*."

For the twelve months from the date hereof, we also plan to continue implementing measures to increase revenues and control operating costs and expenses, implementing comprehensive budget controls and operational assessments, implementing enhanced vendor review and selection processes as well as enhancing internal controls.

#### Long-Term Liquidity Requirements
In the long-term, we plan to regionalize the manufacturing and supply chain relating to certain components of our ECVs in the geographic markets in which our ECVs are sold. In the long-term, through our supply chain development know-how, we intend to establish supply chain relationships in North America and the European Union to support anticipated manufacturing and assembly needs in these markets, thereby reducing the time in transit and potentially other landed costs elements associated with importing our components and spare parts from China. As part of our growth strategy, we plan to expand our channel partner network, and local assembly facilities to regionalize our manufacturing and supply chains to better serve our global customers especially to expand our after-sales-market services offerings.

We intend to further expand our technology through continued investment in research and development. Since inception in 2013 through December 31, 2025, we have spent over approximately $96.7 million in research and development activities related to our operations. We plan to increase our research and development expenditure over the long term as we build on our technologies in vehicle development, driving control, cloud-based platforms, and innovations for promoting sustainable energy.

For our long-term business plan, we plan to fund current and future planned operations mainly through cash on hand, cash flow from operations, lines of credit and additional equity and debt financings to the extent available on commercially favorable terms.

#### Working Capital
As of December 31, 2025, our working capital was approximately $19.0 million, as compared to a working capital of approximately $36.8 million as of December 31, 2024. The approximately $28.0 million decrease in working capital during 2025 was primarily due to (i) the decrease of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepayment and other current assets, inventories and current assets held for discontinued operations of approximately $8.1 million, $2.0 million, $3.1 million, $2.1 million and $5.0million, respectively and (ii) the increase in short-term loans and accrued expense and other current liabilities of approximately $1.0 million and $5.0 million respectively.

#### Cash Flow

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|  Net cash used in operating activities | $(12619516) | $(21362312) |
|  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (866667) | 4071551 |
|  Net cash provided by financing activities | 4897863 | 1230832 |
|  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 315023 | (551480) |
|  Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (8273297) | (16611409) |
|  Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the year-continuing | 12820459 | 28988225 |
|  Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the year-discontinued | $140029 | $583672 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the year-continuing | $4638328 | 12820459 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the year-discontinued | $48863 | 140029 |

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#### Operating Activities
Our net cash used in operating activities was approximately $12.6 million and $21.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to (i) our net loss of approximately $73.0 million and adjusted for non-cash items of approximately $55.4 million, which primarily consisted of depreciation and amortization, amortization of operating lease right-of-use asset, written-down of inventories, provision for credit losses, loss on changes in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liabilities, downwards changes in fair value of equity securities, share- based compensation expense, loss on inventory write-off and gain from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.'s equity of approximately $2.2 million, $1.9 million, $2.6 million, $6.0 million, $8.5 million, $26.6 million, $2.8 million, $2.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively, (ii) the decrease in prepayments and other assets and operating lease liabilities of approximately $3.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively, (iii) increase in accrued expense and other current liabilities of approximately $2.4 million.

#### Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily consisted of cash paid in purchase of plant and equipment, loans provided to third parties of approximately $0.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively, offset by the proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and repayment of loans by related parties of approximately $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

#### Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to the proceeds from bank loans, related parties and third parties of approximately $3.2 million, $1.0 million and $2.1 million, offset by the repayment of loans to third parties of approximately $0.4 million, the repayment of loans to related parties of approximately $0.2 million and repayment to bank loan of approximately $0.8 million.

#### Contractual Obligations
For a discussion of material contractual obligations and commitments, see Note 21 "Commitments and Contingencies" to our consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.

We leases offices space under non-cancellable operating leases. As of December 31, 2025, the minimum future commitments under these agreements are as follows.

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| Operating lease obligations | 1466487 | 943605 | 2410092 |
| **Total** | **1466487** | **943605** | **2410092** |

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#### Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period and the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes. Out of our significant accounting policies, which are described in "Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, included elsewhere in this Annual Report, certain accounting policies are deemed "critical," as they require management's highest degree of judgment, estimates and assumptions. While management believes its judgments, estimates and assumptions are reasonable, they are based on information presently available and actual results may differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

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#### Fair value measurement
ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. These tiers include:

Level 1—defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2—defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3—defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company's financial instruments not reported at fair value primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, other current assets, amount due from and to related parties, accounts payable and other current liabilities and short-term loans.

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and other current assets, accounts payable, other current liabilities, bank loans and amount due from and to related parties, current were approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these items. The estimated fair values of loans from third parties were not materially different from their carrying value as presented due to the brief maturities and because the interest rates on these borrowings approximate those that would have been available for loans of similar remaining maturities and risk profiles.

Currency-cross swap was classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they were valued using quoted prices in active markets. As the issuer is not yet listed and there are no similar companies in the market at the same stage of development for comparison, the investment is difficult to value, and the valuation is not considered reliable. Therefore, the Company develop its own assumption by future cash flow forecast, which contains principal paid and interests accrued.

The fair value option provides an election that allows a company to irrevocably elect to record certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis at initial recognition. The Company has elected to apply the fair value option to: i) convertible promissory notes payable due to the complexity of the various conversion and settlement options available to notes holders; ii) convertible loan receivable, which was recognized as debt security in long-term investments, and iii) currency-cross swap, which was recognized as derivative financial instruments. Specifically, positive fair values of cross-currency swaps are classified as short-term investments in the consolidated balance sheet, and negative fair values of such instruments are recorded in other current liabilities.

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The convertible promissory notes payable accounted for under the fair value option election are each a debt host financial instrument containing embedded features that would otherwise be required to be bifurcated from the debt-host and recognized as separate derivative liabilities subject to initial and subsequent periodic estimated fair value measurements in accordance with GAAP. Notwithstanding, when the fair value option election is applied to financial liabilities, bifurcation of an embedded derivative is not required, and the financial liability is initially measured at its issue-date estimated fair value and then subsequently remeasured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis as of each reporting period date.

The portion of the change in fair value attributed to a change in the instrument-specific credit risk is recognized as a component of other comprehensive income and the remaining amount of the fair value adjustment is recognized as changes in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liabilities in the Company's consolidated statement of operations. The estimated fair value adjustment is presented in a respective single line item within other expense in the consolidated statement of operations because the change in fair value of the convertible notes was not attributable to instrument-specific credit risk.

In connection with the issuances of convertible promissory notes, the Company issued investor warrants and placement agent warrants to purchase warrant shares of the Company. The Company utilizes a Binomial model to estimate the fair value of the warrants, which are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The warrants are measured at each reporting period, with changes in fair value recognized in the statement of operations.

As a practical expedient, the Company uses Net Asset Value ("NAV") or its equivalent to measure the fair value of its certain fund investment. The Company's investments valued at NAV as a practical expedient are private equity funds, which represent the investment in equity security on the consolidated balance sheet.

#### Accounts receivable and allowance for credit losses
Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at net realizable value.

Management used an expected credit loss model for the impairment of accounts receivable as of period ends. Management believes the aging of accounts receivable is a reasonable parameter to estimate expected credit loss, and determines expected credit losses for accounts receivables using an aging schedule as of period ends. The expected credit loss rates under each aging schedule were developed on basis of the average historical loss rates from previous years, and adjusted to reflect the effects of those differences in current conditions and forecasted changes. Management measured the expected credit losses of accounts receivable on a collective basis. When an accounts receivable does not share risk characteristics with other accounts receivables, management will evaluate such accounts receivable for expected credit loss on an individual basis. Allowance for credit losses balance are written off and deducted from allowance, when receivables are deemed uncollectible, after all collection efforts have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

The Company's financial assets subject to the current expected credit loss ("CECL") model mainly include accounts receivable, certain receivable components within other current assets and other non-current assets and debt security investments.

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, allowance for credit losses recognized by the Company were mainly generated from accounts receivable and certain components within other current assets.

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#### Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of raw materials is determined on the basis of weighted average. The cost of finished goods is determined on the basis of weighted average and comprises direct materials, direct labor cost and an appropriate proportion of overhead.

Net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices less selling expenses and any further costs of completion. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to net realizable value are made, if required, for estimated excess, obsolescence, or impaired balances. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, write-downs of $2,554,421 and $6,462,514, respectively, were recorded in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

#### Derivative financial instruments
The Company used cross-currency swap contracts to manage its exposures to movements in foreign exchange rates primarily related to the RMB or Renminbi. The use of these derivative financial instruments modifies the Company's exposure to these risks with the goal of reducing the risk or cost to the Company. The Company does not use derivatives for trading purposes and is not a party to leveraged derivative contracts.

Depending on the nature of the underlying risk being hedged, these derivative financial instruments are accounted for either as cash flow, net investment or mark to market hedges against changes in the value of the hedged item. Derivatives are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The fair value is based upon either market quotes for actively traded instruments or independent bids for nonexchange traded instruments. The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether the instrument has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. The Company determines whether a derivative instrument meets the criteria for cash flow or net investment hedge accounting treatment on the date the derivative is executed. Derivatives accounted for as mark to market hedges are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

*Economic Hedges*

A derivative instrument whose change in fair value is used to hedge against changes in the value of a hedged item, but which is not designated as a hedge under ASC815 "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", is accounted for as an economic hedge. These derivatives are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets when the hedged item is recorded as an asset or liability and then are revalued each accounting period. Changes in the fair value of derivatives accounted for as economic hedges are reported in the "Gain from cross-currency swaps" lines under "Other expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows from derivatives not designated as hedges are classified as cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, all of the cross-currency swap contracts were accounted for as economic hedges.

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#### Investment in equity securities
For investments in equity securities whose returns are linked to the performance of underlying assets, the Company elected the fair value option at the date of initial recognition and carried these investments subsequently at fair value. Changes in fair values are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

The Company determines the appropriate accounting treatment for its investments in equity securities at the time of acquisition and reassesses such determinations when facts and circumstances change. The private equity funds are measured at fair value with gains and losses recognized in earnings. As a practical expedient, the Company uses Net Asset Value ("NAV") or its equivalent to estimate the fair value not to measure.

The Company evaluates whether an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired based on the specific facts and circumstances. Factors that are considered in determining whether an other-than-temporary decline in value has occurred include the market value of the security in relation to its cost basis, the financial condition of the investee, and the intent and ability to retain the investment for a sufficient period of time to allow for recovery in the market value of the investment.

#### Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment. Depreciation is calculated over the asset's estimated useful life, using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the asset or the term of the lease, whichever is shorter. Estimated useful lives are as follows:

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| Land | Infinite |
| Plant and building | 20 years |
|  Machinery and equipment | 5-10 years |
|  Office equipment | 3-5 years |
|  Motor vehicles | 3-5 years |
|  Leasehold improvement | Over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful lives |

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The Company reassesses the reasonableness of the estimates of useful lives and residual values of long-lived assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the useful lives and residual values of a major asset or a major category of assets may not be reasonable. Factors that the Company considers in deciding when to perform an analysis of useful lives and residual values of long-lived assets include, but are not limited to, significant variance of a business or product line in relation to expectations, significant deviation from industry or economic trends, and significant changes or planned changes in the use of the assets. The analysis will be performed at the asset or asset category with the reference to the assets' conditions, current technologies, market, and future plan of usage and the useful lives of major competitors.

The costs and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired are eliminated from the Company's accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The cost of maintenance and repair is charged to expenses as incurred, whereas significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.

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#### Revenue recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In determining when and how revenue is recognized from contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five-step analysis: (i) identification of a contract with the customer; (ii) determination of performance obligations; (iii) measurement of the transaction price; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance obligation.

The Company generates revenue primarily through sales of light-duty ECVs, sales of ECV parts, and sales of off-road electric vehicles.

The promised warranty does not provide the clients with a service in addition to the assurance that the product complies with agreed-upon contract specifications and is considered an assurance warranty. The warranty is not considered separate performance obligations and no revenue is associated with these services under ASC 606. Historically, the Company has not experienced material costs for quality assurance and, therefore, does not believe an accrual for these costs is necessary.

Revenue is recognized upon the satisfaction of its performance obligation (upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers) in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties (for example, value added taxes).

The Company acts as a principal in the revenue generating process and should recognize revenue on a gross basis. Revenues are measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring products to customers. The transaction price is generally fixed as specified in the contracts. The Company's contracts do not include explicit rights of return, and variable consideration is not significant.

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Shipping, handling costs and freight-out expenses for product shipments that occur prior to the customer obtaining control of the goods are accounted for as fulfilment costs rather than separate performance obligations and are recorded as selling and marketing expenses. These costs primarily include domestic transportation and other logistics expenses incurred prior to export under EXW, FOB or FCA arrangements, or costs incurred before delivery to customers.

The following table disaggregated the Company's revenues by product lines for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
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| Vehicles sales | $16646054 | $31658358 |
| Spare-parts sales | 1730394 | 2977323 |
| Other service income | 349689 | 428129 |
| Net revenues | 18726137 | 35063810 |
| Less: net revenues, discontinued operation | (645976) | (3766417) |
| Net revenues, continuing operation | $18080161 | $31297393 |

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The Company's revenues are primarily derived from America, Europe and Asia. The following table sets forth disaggregation of revenue by customer location.

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|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Primary geographical markets** |  |  |
| Europe | $12804228 | $9485770 |
| Asia | 4035448 | 4579104 |
| America (1) | 1852544 | 20888931 |
| Others | 33917 | 110005 |
| Net revenues | 18726137 | 35063810 |
| Less: Net revenues, discontinued operation | (645976) | (3766417) |
| Net revenues, continuing operation | $18080161 | $31297393 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The decrease in revenue from the Americas for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to changes in the external trade environment, including increased tariffs and related
 uncertainties, which adversely affected the Company's sales activities in the U.S. market.

#### Contract Balances
Timing of revenue recognition was once the Company has determined that the customer has obtained control over the product. Accounts receivable represent revenue recognized for the amounts invoiced and/or prior to invoicing when the Company has satisfied its performance obligation and has an unconditional right to the payment.

Contractual liabilities primarily represent the Company's obligation to transfer additional goods or services to a customer for which the Company has received consideration. The consideration received remains a contractual liability until goods or services have been provided to the customer. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized $1,085,742 and $1,120,355 revenue that was included in contractual liabilities as of January 1, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The following table provided information about receivables and contractual liabilities from contracts with customers:

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|  | **December 31,**<br> **2025** | **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1426094 | $4688322 |
| Less: accounts receivable, net, held for discontinued operation | (144856) | (1406457) |
| Accounts receivable, net, held for continuing operation | 1281238 | 3281865 |
| Contractual liabilities | $3106185 | $4202001 |
| Less: contractual liabilities, held for discontinued operation | (84641) | (80696) |
| Contractual liabilities, held for continuing operation | 3021544 | 4121305 |

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#### Share-based compensation expenses
The Company's share-based compensation expenses are recorded in accordance with ASC 718.

Share-based awards to employees are measured based on the grant date fair value of the equity instrument issued and recognized as compensation expense net of a forfeiture rate on a straight-line basis, over the requisite service period, with a corresponding impact reflected in additional paid-in capital.

The estimate of forfeiture rate will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that the actual forfeiture rate differs, or is expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeiture rate will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change.

#### Convertible promissory notes
The Company adopted ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20), effective for the year ended June 30, 2025. The Company accounts for its convertible debentures and notes primarily under ASC 470, Debt.

Under the amended guidance, convertible instruments are accounted for as a single liability instrument measured at amortized cost. This simplified approach eliminates the requirement under previous guidance to separately account for beneficial conversion features ("BCF") or cash conversion features ("CCF") in equity.

An exception to this single-instrument approach applies if an embedded conversion feature is required to be bifurcated from the host debt instrument and accounted for separately as a derivative under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). This is required when the conversion feature's economic characteristics are not considered clearly and closely related to the host debt, the feature meets the definition of a derivative, and it does not qualify for a scope exception from derivative accounting. If bifurcation is required, the embedded derivative is recognized as a liability and measured at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value reported in earnings. The portion of the proceeds allocated to the derivative creates a debt discount, which is amortized to interest expense over the term of the debt.

For instruments accounted for as a single liability, debt issuance costs are recorded as a direct deduction from the carrying amount and are amortized to interest expense over the term of the debt using the effective interest method. Upon conversion into shares in accordance with the original contractual terms, the carrying amount of the debt is reclassified to equity, and no gain or loss is recognized in the income statement.

The Company evaluates modifications of convertible debentures and notes to determine whether such modifications are substantial. If a modification is not substantial, it is accounted for as a modification of the existing instrument, with a revised effective interest rate based on the updated cash flows. If a modification is considered substantial, the existing instrument is derecognized and the new instrument is recognized, with any resulting difference recognized in earnings.

Upon extinguishment of convertible debentures and notes, including repayment or settlement, the difference between the carrying amount of the instrument and the consideration paid is recognized as a gain or loss in the consolidated statements of operations.

#### Derivative liability
The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). Derivative instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets and are subsequently remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings.

Derivatives may arise from embedded features within convertible debentures and notes or from freestanding financial instruments. An embedded feature is bifurcated from the host contract and accounted for separately as a derivative when the feature's economic characteristics and risks are not clearly and closely related to those of the host contract, the feature meets the definition of a derivative, and it does not qualify for a scope exception under ASC 815.

If bifurcation is required, the embedded derivative is recognized as a derivative liability and measured at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The portion of the proceeds allocated to the derivative creates a debt discount, which is amortized to interest expense over the term of the host debt using the effective interest method.

For freestanding derivative instruments that are classified as liabilities, the Company measures such instruments at fair value at issuance and remeasures them at each reporting date, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings.

The Company evaluates modifications of contracts containing derivative features to determine whether such modifications result in the extinguishment of the original instrument or the continuation of the existing instrument. If the modification is considered substantial, the original derivative is derecognized and a new derivative is recognized at fair value, with any resulting difference recognized in earnings.

Upon settlement or termination of a derivative liability, the difference between the carrying amount of the derivative and the consideration paid is recognized in earnings.

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#### Recently issued accounting standards pronouncements
The Company is an "emerging growth company" ("EGC") as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the "JOBS Act"). Under the JOBS Act, EGC can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act until such time as those standards apply to private companies. As a result, the Company's operating results and financial statements may not be comparable to the operating results and financial statements of other companies who have adopted the new or revised accounting standards.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, *Income Taxes* (Topic 740): *Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures* (ASU 2023-09), which requires disclosure of incremental income tax information within the rate reconciliation and expanded disclosures of income taxes paid, among other disclosure requirements. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company's management does not believe the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have a material impact on its financial statements and disclosures.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, *Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.* This new guidance is designed to improve the disclosures about the types of expenses, including employee compensation, depreciation, and amortization, and costs incurred related to inventory and manufacturing activities. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-01 to clarify certain provisions of ASU 2024-03, including its effective date and transition guidance. As clarified, the amendments in ASU 2024-03 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The guidance should be applied prospectively, with an option for retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, which amends ASC 326-20 to address the measurement of expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and current contract assets arising from transactions accounted for under ASC 606. The update introduces a practical expedient available to all entities and an accounting policy election specifically for non-public business entities that adopt the practical expedient, aiming to simplify and reduce the cost complexity associated with estimating expected credit losses for such financial assets. The guidance was developed in conjunction with the Private Company Council to respond to stakeholder concerns regarding the burdens of existing credit loss estimation requirements for these transactions. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and expects to adopt the guidance in its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027.

Except as mentioned above, the Company does not believe other recently issued but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations and comprehensive loss and statements of cash flows.

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| **Item 7A.** | **Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.** |

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We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.

**Item 8.** **Financial Statements and Supplementary Data**<br>

#### INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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|  Report of Independent Registered Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 2729) | F-2 |
|  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 | F-3 |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 | F-4 |
| Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 | F-5 |
|  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 | F-6 |
|  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F-7 |

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**Item 9.** **Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.**<br>

We have not had any disagreements with our accountants or auditors that would need to be disclosed pursuant to Item 304 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933.

Until the Implementation Date, the Company was subject to obligations under the Corporations Act, including financial reporting obligations that require the Company to prepare, audit and lodge with ASIC financial reports audited in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board. As a result, the Company has appointed Wis Audit Pty Ltd to act as its ASIC-registered independent auditor for the purposes of statutory compliance with the Corporations Act.

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| **Item 9A.** | **Controls and Procedures.** |

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#### Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), the Company carried out an evaluation, with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer (the Company's principal executive officer and interim principal accounting officer), of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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[**Table of Contents**](#CENNTROINC.) **Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting is a process used to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our Board and management; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

Any system of internal control, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all internal control systems, no system of internal control over financial reporting can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

Our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that Cenntro has limited accounting personnel and other resources with which to address its internal control over financial reporting in accordance with requirements applicable to public companies. Historically, Cenntro had not retained a sufficient number of professionals with an appropriate level of accounting knowledge, training and experience to appropriately analyze, record and disclose accounting matters under U.S. GAAP.

#### Management's Remediation Initiatives
Management has taken- and is continuing to take-actions to remediate our material weakness and strengthen our internal control over our financial reporting and risk management. In 2022, we steadily increased our finance team resources based in our Freehold, NJ, headquarters. Also in in January 2022, we appointed our Financial Controller for North America who is a CPA license holder.

As of the date of this Annual Report, we have a total of four professionals on our finance team in the United States including two certified public accountants (CPAs) and one staff accountant with public accounting experience who has passed their CPA exams. We intend to hire additional professional accountants with greater familiarity with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. Additionally, we have retained a consulting firm to assist us in assessing our compliance with The Sarbanes-Oxley Act to help us (i) further develop and implement formal policies, processes and documentation procedures relating to our financial reporting as well as (ii) address the accounting function's staffing needs and training and strengthen our internal control processes. Our material weakness will not be considered remediated until management completes the design and implementation of the measures described above and the controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded that these controls are effective.

#### Changes in Internal Controls over financial reporting
No change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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During the year ended December 31, 2025, no director or officer adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

The Company has adopted an insider trading policy governing the purchase, sale, and/or other dispositions of the Company's securities by directors, officers and employees, or the registrant itself, that have been designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and Nasdaq's listing standards.

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| **Item 9C.** | **Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections** |

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#### PART III
**Item 10.** **Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.**<br>

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our directors, executive officers and significant employees:

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|  **Name** | **Age** | **Position** |
|  *Executive Officers:* |  |  |
|  **Peter Z. Wang** | 71 | Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and Chairman of the Board |
|  **Edward Ye** | 35 | Chief Financial Officer |
|  **Wei Zhong** | 47 | Chief Technology Officer |
|  **Ming He** | 56 | Treasurer |
|  *Non-Executive Directors:* |  |  |
|  **Charles Athle Nelson (1)** | 73<br>| Director |
|  **Guangguang "Steve" Qin (1)(2)(3)** | 71 | Director |
|  **Benjamin B. Ge (1)(2)(3)** | 59 | Director |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Member of the Audit Committee

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Member of the Compensation Committee

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Member of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee

**Peter Z. Wang,** founded CAG, the former parent company of Cenntro, and served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2013. Mr. Wang began serving as Managing Director, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company immediately following the closing of the Combination in December 2021. Mr. Wang is an entrepreneur and investor in the electric vehicle and technology industries, and has founded or co-founded a number of companies in his career, including UTStarcom (a global telecom infrastructure provider), which went public in 2000, World Communication Group, an international telecommunication company, and Sinomachinery Group, a diesel power system (engine and transmission) manufacturer. Mr. Wang was named one of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business by Asian American Business Development Center in 2004, one of China's 100 Most Innovative Businessmen by Fast Company Magazine in 2017, and one of the Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs in 2019. Mr. Wang is also the chairman of the board of directors of Cenntro Enterprise Limited, a principal stockholder of the Company, and Greenland Technologies Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GTEC), a transmission products manufacturing company. Mr. Wang holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Math, as well as a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Mr. Wang also holds a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. We believe Mr. Wang is qualified to serve on our Board due to his extensive leadership and management experience, including his experience serving as founder and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CAG.

**Edward Ye,** has served as Cenntro's Financial Director since December 2019 and became Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company in March 2024. Prior to joining Cenntro, Mr. Ye was a Senior Associate at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("Deloitte") from September 2012 to August 2017 where he was instrumental in the execution of initial public offerings in the US and Hong Kong. At Deloitte, Mr. Ye served a multitude of clients in industries such as education, manufacturing, energy and resources, retail, customer service, real estate, transportation, and telecommunications. Mr. Ye earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Hong Kong Baptist University and a Master of Science in Corporate Finance from Bayes Business School of the City, University of London, (formerly known as, the Case Business School). He is also a CFA Charterholder.

**Wei Zhong,** has been Cenntro's Chief Technology Officer since 2013 and became our Chief Technology Officer immediately following the closing of the Combination in December 2021. Mr. Zhong has been instrumental in the development of our electric vehicle technologies and models, as well as the development of its supply chain. Prior to 2013, Mr. Zhong was employed with Hangzhou Jiuru Economic Information Consulting Co., Ltd., where he developed software for its enterprise information query platform. Prior to that time, Mr. Zhong served as a communication technology developer for Zhejiang Guangtong Network Technology Co., Ltd. Mr. Zhong holds a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Zhejiang University.

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**Ming He,** was appointed as Cenntro's Treasurer in May 2022. Mr. He joined Cenntro Automotive Group, the predecessor of CEGL as Chief Financial Officer in February 2014. Before his role at CAG, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Shengkai Innovations, Inc. from March 2010 through April 2012, which completed its Nasdaq listing and public offerings. Between January 2007 and February 2010, Mr. He served as Chief Financial Officer of Zhongchai Machinery, Inc. From October 2004 until January 2007, Mr. He served as Senior Director at SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ("SORL"), where he guided SORL's progress in the US capital market and closed a public offering in November 2006. Mr. He holds designations of Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Public Accountant. He received his Master of Science in Accountancy in 2004 and Master of Business Administration in 2003 from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also received his bachelor's degree from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (f.k.a. Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade) in 1992.

#### Non-Employee Directors
**Charles Athle Nelson,** became a member of our Board on December 23, 2025, and serves on the Audit Committee. Mr. Nelson has been active in the capital markets for the past 35 years. He began his financial career as a market representative with American International Group and in 1979 joined Dean Witter Reynolds as a Financial Advisor, working with high net worth and institutional clients. In 1980, he joined Drexel Burnham and Lambert, and subsequently, at Ladenberg Thalmann and then at Auerbach Pollack and Richardson originated equity and investment banking transactions. Over the last 20 years, Mr. Nelson has been involved with financing companies in the fintech, healthcare and bio-pharma spaces through private equity and public financing including listings on the Nasdaq and the NYSE. Mr. Nelson holds a bachelor's degree in arts from Villanova University and an MBA from Rutgers University. We believe Mr. Nelson is qualified to serve on the Board due to his extensive experience in the capital markets and financing matters.

**Guangguang "Steve" Qin**, became a member of our Board on May 31, 2025 and serves on the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee, Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. Mr. Qin has over 30 years of experience in investment management across the finance, technology, and healthcare sectors. From 1993 to 1999, Mr. Qin served as Senior Vice President of United Pharmaceutical Industries in the United States. From 2001 to 2005, he served as Director and President, Asia-Pacific Region at Bridgecreek International. From 2006 to 2010, he was President of the China Region at PEM Group. From 2011 to 2015, Mr. Qin served as Senior Partner at Cybernaut (China) Investment. Between 2015 and 2019, he was Chief Representative for the China Region at American Education Center. From 2016 to 2021, he served as Dean of the West Lake Industrial Research Institute (China). Since 2016, he has been a Founding Partner of Winyin Capital. Since 2020, he has also served as Director and Founding Partner of Aventa Capital. Mr. Qin holds a B.A. in Philosophy and an M.A. in Ethnology from Minzu University of China. We believe Mr. Qin is qualified to serve on the Board due to his past experience in investment management matters.

**Benjamin B. Ge,** became a member of our Board following his election at the Company's annual general meeting on May 31, 2022. Since February 2019, Mr. Ge has been the Chief Financial Officer of New Century Science & Technology Limited. Mr. Ge was a Managing Director at Citic Capital Holdings Limited, an alternative investment management and advisory company, from 2016 to 2019. Prior to joining Citic Capital, Mr. Ge was Regional Head (China) at Sequoia Capital Operations LLC, a venture capital firm focused on seed stage, mid stage, late stage, and growth investments in the fintech sector, from 2010 to 2016. Mr. Ge was Vice President of JP Morgan's Global Special Opportunity Group from 2007 to 2009 and Vice President of UniCredit China Capital Ltd. from 2005 to 2007. Mr. Ge received a Bachelor of Economics degree from Southern China Normal University in 1989, as well as an Associate Diploma of Business in International Trade in 1991, a Post-Graduate Diploma of Finance in 1994, and a Master of Finance degree in 2001 from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. He is member of the Securities Institute of Australia. We believes Mr. Ge is qualified to serve on our Board due to his extensive experience in private equity and corporate finance matters.

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[**Table of Contents**](#CENNTROINC.) **Departure of Directors**

On May 15, 2025, Yi Zeng, our non-employee director (the "Director"), notified our board of directors (the "Board") of his decision to resign his position on the Board and as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board, effective immediately. Dr. Zeng's decision was not the result of any disagreement between Dr. Zeng and the Company on any matters relating to our operations, policies or practices.

On May 31, 2025, Jiawei "Joe" Tong, our non-employee director, notified the Board of his decision to resign his position on the Board and as chair of the Compensation Committee of the Board, and member of the Audit and Nomination and Corporate Governance Committees of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Tong's decision was not the result of any disagreement between Mr. Tong and the Company on any matters relating to our operations, policies or practices.

Gang "Gavin" Lin was voted to serve as a member of the Board and Audit Committee of the Board at the annual meeting on August 15, 2025. On December 22, 2025, Mr. Lin, our non-employee director, notified the Board of his decision to resign his position as an independent director and a member of the Audit Committee of the Board, effective on December 23, 2025. Mr. Lin's decision was made solely for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company or the Board on any matter relating to our operations, policies, or practices.

#### Term of Office
Our directors are appointed for a one-year term to hold office until the next annual general meeting of our stockholders or until removed from office in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until removed by the board.

#### Board Committees
We have established three committees under the board of directors: an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nomination and corporate governance committee. We have adopted a charter for each of the three committees. Copies of our committee charters are posted on our corporate investor relations website.

Each committee's members and functions are described below.

#### Audit Committee.
Our Audit Committee consists of Mr. Charles Athle Nelson, Mr. Guangguang "Steve" Qin and Mr. Benjamin B. Ge. Mr. Ge is the chairman of our Audit Committee. We have determined that these directors satisfy the "independence" requirements of NASDAQ Rule 5605 and Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Ge qualifies as an Audit Committee financial expert and has the accounting or financial management expertise as required under Item 407(d)(5)(ii) and (iii) of Regulation S-K. The Audit Committee will oversee our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of the financial statements of our company. The Audit Committee is responsible for, among other things:

● appointing the independent auditors and pre-approving all auditing and non-auditing services permitted to be performed by the independent auditors;

● reviewing with the independent auditors any audit problems or difficulties and management's response;

● discussing the annual audited financial statements with management and the independent auditors;

● reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our accounting and internal control policies and procedures and any steps taken to monitor and control major financial risk exposures;

● reviewing and approving all proposed related party transactions;

● meeting separately and periodically with management and the independent auditors; and

● monitoring compliance with our code of business conduct and ethics, including reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our procedures to ensure proper compliance.

The Audit Committee operates under a written charter, which satisfies the applicable rules of the SEC and the listing standards of Nasdaq. All audit services to be provided to us and all permissible non-audit services, other than *de minimis* non-audit services, to be provided to us by our independent registered public accounting firm will be approved in advance by the Audit Committee.

#### Compensation Committee.
Our Compensation Committee consists of Mr. Guangguang "Steve" Qin and Mr. Benjamin B. Ge. Mr. Qin is the chairman of our Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee assists the board in reviewing and approving the compensation structure, including all forms of compensation, relating to our directors and executive officers. Our Chief Executive Officer may not be present at any committee meeting during which his compensation is deliberated. The Compensation Committee is responsible for, among other things:

● reviewing and approving, or recommending to the board for its approval, the compensation for our Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers;

● reviewing and recommending to the shareholders for determination with respect to the compensation of our directors;

● reviewing periodically and approving any incentive compensation or equity plans, programs or similar arrangements; and

● selecting compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser only after taking into consideration all factors relevant to that person's independence from management.

The Compensation Committee operates under a written charter, which satisfies the applicable rules of the SEC and the listing standards of Nasdaq.

#### Nomination Committee.
Our Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee consists of Mr. Guangguang "Steve" Qin and Mr. Benjamin B. Ge. Mr. Qin is the chairman of our Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee assists the board of directors in selecting individuals qualified to become our directors and in determining the composition of the board and its committees. The Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for, among other things:

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● selecting and recommending to the board nominees for election by the shareholders or appointment by the board;

● reviewing annually with the board the current composition of the board with regards to characteristics such as independence, knowledge, skills, experience and diversity;

● making recommendations on the frequency and structure of board meetings and monitoring the functioning of the committees of the board; and

● advising the board periodically with regards to significant developments in the law and practice of corporate governance as well as our compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and making
 recommendations to the board on all matters of corporate governance and on any remedial action to be taken.

The Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee operates under a written charter, which satisfies the applicable rules of the SEC and the Nasdaq listing rules.

#### Family Relationships
There are no family relationships between any of our directors or executive officers.

#### Certain Legal Proceedings
To our knowledge, no director, nominee for director, or executive officer of the Company has been a party in any legal proceeding material to an evaluation of his ability or integrity during the past ten years.

#### Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's directors, executive officers, and beneficial owners of more than 10% of any class of the Company's equity securities to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These individuals are also required to furnish the Company with copies of all such filings.

Based solely on a review of the reports filed with the SEC, the Company believes that all required filings under Section 16(a) were timely made during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

#### Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
We adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to its directors, officers, and employees. This includes our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. The code of ethics codifies the business and ethical principles that govern all aspects of our business. We have never waived any provisions of the code of business ethics. We have previously filed our form of code of ethics as an exhibit to our registration statement in connection with our initial public offering. The full text of our Code of Ethics is posted on our website at <u>https://ir.cenntroauto.com/static-files/fd697ea5-17b6-4536-bfe2-5539e84305f3</u> .

#### Hedging and Pledging Policies
The Company maintains an insider trading policy (the "Insider Trading Policy") that prohibits our directors, officers that are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and certain other designated employees from (i) purchasing and selling put options, call options or other derivatives of Company securities and (ii) engaging in short sales of Company securities. In addition, the Insider Trading Policy prohibits our officers that are not subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, assistants and secretaries of insiders and certain other designated employees from engaging in short sales of Company securities. These prohibitions apply to Company securities held directly and indirectly by the aforementioned parties including Company securities granted as part of compensation to such aforementioned parties. There are no categories of hedging transactions that are specifically permitted by the Insider Trading Policy.

#### Compensation Recovery Policy
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, in the event of misconduct that results in a financial restatement that would have reduced a previously paid incentive amount, we can recoup those improper payments from our executive officers. The SEC also recently adopted rules which direct national stock exchanges to require listed companies to implement policies intended to recoup bonuses paid to executives if the company is found to have misstated its financial results.

Our Board s approved the adoption of the Executive Compensation Recovery Policy (the "Recovery Policy") in order to comply with the clawback rules adopted by the SEC under the rule, and the listing standards, as set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5608 (the "Recovery Rules").

The Recovery Policy provides for the mandatory recovery of erroneously awarded incentive-based compensation from our current and former executive officers as defined in Rule 10D-1 under the Exchange Act ("Covered Officers") in the event that we are required to prepare an accounting restatement, in accordance with the Recovery Rules. The recovery of such compensation applies regardless of whether a Covered Officer engaged in misconduct or otherwise caused or contributed to the requirement of an accounting restatement. Under the Recovery Policy, our Board may recoup from the Covered Officers erroneously awarded incentive compensation received within a lookback period of the three completed fiscal years preceding the date on which we are required to prepare an accounting restatement.

**Item 11.** **Executive Compensation.**<br>

#### Introduction
We are an emerging growth company, as defined in the JOBS Act. As an emerging growth company, we will be exempt from certain requirements related to executive compensation, including, but not limited to, the requirements to hold a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and to provide information relating to the ratio of total compensation of our Chief Executive Officer to the median of the annual total compensation of all of our employees, each as required by the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010, which is part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

This section provides an overview of Cenntro's executive compensation programs, including a narrative description of the material factors necessary to understand the information disclosed in the summary compensation table below.

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For the year ended December 31, 2025, Cenntro's named executive officers ("Named Executive Officers" or "NEOs") were:

• Peter Z. Wang, Chief Executive Officer;

• Edward Ye, Chief Financial Officer;

• Ming He, Treasurer; and

The objective of Cenntro's compensation program is to provide a total compensation package to each NEO that will enable Cenntro to attract, motivate and retain outstanding individuals, align the interests of our executive team with those of our equity holders, encourage individual and collective contributions to the successful execution of our short- and long-term business strategies and reward NEOs for performance.

#### Summary Compensation Table:

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|  **Name and Principal Position** | **Fiscal**<br> **Year** | **Salary**<br> **($)** | **Bonus**<br> **($)** | **Stock**<br> **Awards**<br> **($)** |  | **All Other**<br> **Compensation**<br> **($)** | **Total($)** |
|  **Peter Z. Wang** | 2025 | 350000 |  | 1234596 | (1) |  | 1584596 |
|  *Chief Executive Officer* | 2024 | 350000 |  | 1234596 | (1) |  | 1584596 |
|  **Edward Ye (2)** | 2025 | 94434 |  | 71660 | (3) |  | 166094 |
|  *Chief Financial Officer* | 2024 | 85368 |  | 71660 | (3) |  | 157028 |
|  **Ming He** | 2025 | 250000 |  | 53774 | (4) |  | 303774 |
|  *Treasurer* | 2024 | 250000 |  | 53774 | (4) |  | 303774 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) On May 3, 2022, Mr. Wang was granted an option to purchase 350,000 shares of common stock of the Company under the former 2022 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2022 Plan"), with an exercise price per share equal
 to $1.8480 per share of incentive stock options and $1.6800 per share of non-statutory stock options, which is equal to the price per share of common stock of the Company on the date of grant of the option, out of which 87,500 and
 87,500 options vested during the years ended December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, fair value of which is represented here, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) On March 1, 2024, our Board appointed Mr. Edward Ye as Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Edmond Cheng served as Chief Financial Officer prior to his resignation from the Company on March 1,
 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) On May 3, 2022, Mr. Ye was granted an option to purchase 20,000 shares of common stock of the Company under the former 2022 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2022 Plan"), with an exercise price per share equal to
 $16.800 per share, which is equal to the price per share of common stock of the Company on the date of grant of the option, out of which 5,000 and 5,000 options vested during the years ended December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024,
 fair value of which is represented here, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) On May 3, 2022, Mr. He was granted an option to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock of the Company under the former 2022 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2022 Plan"), with an exercise price per share equal to
 $16.800 per share, which is equal to the price per share of common stock of the Company on the date of grant of the option, out of which 3,752 and 3,752 options vested during the years ended December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024,
 fair value of which is represented here, respectively.

#### Policies and Practices Related to the Timing of Equity Awards
We grant stock options and other equity awards from time to time pursuant to our equity incentive plans. The timing of such awards is generally based on predetermined schedules or compensation committee approvals and is not intended to take into account the timing of the release of material nonpublic information ("MNPI").

We do not grant equity awards in anticipation of the release of MNPI that is likely to result in changes to the price of our common stock, and do not time the public release of such information based on award grant dates. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we have not made awards to any named executive officer or director during the period beginning four business days before and ending one business day after the filing of our periodic or current report, and we have not timed the disclosure of MNPI for the purpose of affecting the value of executive compensation.

#### Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table summarizes the outstanding equity awards as of December 31, 2025 for each of our Named Executive Officers:

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| **Name** | **Number**<br> **of**<br> **Securities**<br> **Underlying**<br> **Unexercised**<br> **Options**<br> **(#)**<br> **Exercisabe** | **Number of**<br> **Securities**<br> **Underlying**<br> **Unexercised**<br> **Options (#)**<br> **Unexercisable** | **Equity**<br> **Incentive**<br> **Plan**<br> **Awards:**<br> **Number**<br> **of**<br> **Securities**<br> **Underlying**<br> **Unexercised**<br> **Unearned**<br> **Options**<br> **(#)** | **Option**<br> **Exercise**<br> **Price**<br> **($)** | **Option**<br> **Expiration**<br> **Date** | **Number**<br> **of**<br> **Shares**<br> **or**<br> **Units**<br> **of**<br> **Stock**<br> **That**<br> **Have**<br> **Not**<br> **Vested**<br> **(#)** | **Market**<br> **Value**<br> **of**<br> **Shares**<br> **or**<br> **Units**<br> **of**<br> **Stock**<br> **That**<br> **Have**<br> **Not**<br> **Vested**<br> **($)** | **Equity**<br> **Incentive**<br> **Plan**<br> **Awards:**<br> **Number**<br> **of**<br> **Unearned**<br> **Shares,**<br> **Units,**<br> **or**<br> **Other**<br> **Rights**<br> **That**<br> **Have**<br> **Not**<br> **Vested**<br> **(#)** | **Equity**<br> **Incentive**<br> **Plan**<br> **Awards:**<br> **Market**<br> **or**<br> **Payout**<br> **Value of**<br> **Unearned**<br> **Shares,**<br> **Units,**<br> **or**<br> **Other**<br> **Rights**<br> **That**<br> **Have**<br> **Not**<br> **Vested**<br> **($)** |
|  **Peter Z. Wang**<br> *Chief Executive Officer* | 23812 | 5953 |  | 18.4800 | May 03, 2027 | 5953 | 810 |  |  |
|  | 304313 | 15922 |  | 16.8000 | May 03, 2032 | 15922 | 2167 |  |  |
|  **Edward Ye**<br> *Chief Financial Officer* | 18750 | 1250 |  | 16.8000 | May 03, 2032 | 1250 | 170 |  |  |
|  | 21469 | - |  | 30.9182 | December 31, 2029 | - | - |  |  |
|  **Ming He**<br> *Treasurer* | 14070 | 930 |  | 16.8000 | May 03, 2032 | 930 | 127 |  |  |
|  | 89454 | - |  | 2.7947 | March 07, 2026 | - | - |  |  |

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#### Compensation of Directors
We review compensation annually for all employees, including our executives. In setting executive base salaries and bonuses and granting equity incentive awards, we consider compensation for comparable positions in the market, the historical compensation levels of our executives, individual performance as compared to our expectations and objectives, our desire to motivate our employees to achieve short- and long-term results that are in the best interests of our stockholders, and a long-term commitment to us.

#### Agreements with Our Named Executive Officers
Below are descriptions of the material terms of the employment agreements and offer letters with Cenntro's Named Executive Officers.

#### Employment Agreement with Peter Z. Wang
On August 20, 2017, CAG entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Wang to serve as Chief Executive Officer of CAG. The initial term of the employment agreement expires on August 19, 2022 and is automatically renewed for successive one-year periods unless terminated by either party prior to the expiration of any extended term. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Wang is entitled to an annual base salary (which is currently $350,000). Mr. Wang is not entitled to any cash severance under his employment agreement. Mr. Wang's employment agreement contains customary restrictions on competition, solicitation and the disclosure of confidential information. In connection with the closing of the Combination, CAC assumed the rights and obligations of CAG under the employment agreement with Mr. Wang.

#### Employment Agreement with Edward Ye

Mr. Ye, age 34, is a seasoned financial executive who joined the Company in 2019 as Financial Director to the Company before becoming acting CFO. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Ye was a Senior Associate at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("Deloitte") from September 2012 to August 2017 where he assisted in the completion of initial public offerings in the US and Hong Kong. At Deloitte, Mr. Ye served a multitude of clients in industries such as education, manufacturing, energy and resources, retail, customer service, real estate, transportation, and telecommunications. Mr. Ye earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Hong Kong Baptist University and a Master of Science in Corporate Finance from Bayes Business School of the City, University of London, (formally known as, the Case Business School).

#### Employment Agreement with Ming He
On August 20, 2017, CAG entered into an employment agreement with Mr. He to serve as Chief Financial Officer of CAG. The initial term of the employment agreement expired on August 19, 2022 has been automatically renewed for successive one-year periods unless otherwise terminated by either party prior to the expiration of any extended term. The employment agreement provides that Mr. He is entitled to an annual base salary (which is currently $250,000). Mr. He is not entitled to any cash severance under his employment agreement. Mr. He's employment agreement contains customary restrictions on competition, solicitation and the disclosure of confidential information. In 2021, CAC assumed the rights and obligations of CAG under Mr. He's employment agreement. On May 3, 2022, Mr. He was appointed as Treasurer of the Company.

#### Health and Welfare Benefits and Perquisites
All of Cenntro's executive officers were eligible to participate in its employee benefit plans, including its medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, in each case on the same basis as all of its other employees. Cenntro does not maintain any retirement plans or executive-specific benefit or perquisite programs. Following the closing of the Combination, we provide employees, including our executive officers, the same benefits.

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#### Annual Cash Bonuses
None of Cenntro's executive officers were eligible to receive a cash bonus for the year ended December 31, 2025.

#### Equity Incentive Awards
Cenntro has historically granted stock options to its employees, including its executive officers. On the Implementation Date, and pursuant to the Scheme, the Company assumed CEGL's obligations with respect to the settlement of stock options that were issued by CEGL prior to the Implementation Date pursuant to CEGL's amended and restated 2016 incentive stock option plan and 2022 stock incentive plan (the "Share Option Plans") by way adoption of a new incentive plan, the Company's 2023 equity incentive plan (the "2023 Plan").

Following the Implementation Date, no new options were issued under the Share Option Plans. The Company has assumed CEGL's obligations with respect to the settlement of incentive options that were previously issued by CEGL under the 2023 Plan.

#### Cenntro Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan
On the Implementation Date, in connection with the Redomicile, the Board adopted the 2023 Plan, which became effective on that date. The following is a description of the material terms of the 2023 Plan. The summary below does not contain a complete description of all provisions of the 2023 Plan and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the 2023 Plan, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K12-B, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference.

*Share Awards.* The 2023 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options ("ISOs"), nonstatutory stock options ("NSOs"), restricted share awards, share unit awards, share appreciation rights, cash-based awards, and performance-based share awards, or collectively, share awards. ISOs may be granted only to our employees, including officers, and the employees of our subsidiaries. All other share awards may be granted to our employees, officers, our non-employee directors, and consultants and the employees and consultants of our subsidiaries and affiliates.

*Share Reserve.* The aggregate number of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to share awards under the 2023 Plan will not exceed the sum 30,000,000 shares.

If restricted securities or securities issued upon the exercise of options are forfeited, then such shares shall again become available for awards under the 2023 Plan. If share units, options or share appreciation rights are forfeited or terminate for any reason before being exercised or settled, or an award is settled in cash without the delivery of shares to the holder, then the corresponding shares will again become available for awards under the 2023 Plan. Any shares withheld to satisfy the exercise price or tax withholding obligation pursuant to any award of options or share appreciation rights shall again become available for awards under the 2023 Plan. If share units or share appreciation rights are settled, then only the number of shares (if any) actually issued in settlement of such share units or share appreciation rights shall reduce the number of shares available under the 2023 Plan, and the balance (including any shares withheld to cover taxes) shall again become available for awards under the 2023 Plan.

As of the date of this Annual Report, options to purchase a total of 25,178 shares of Common Stock were outstanding under the 2023 Plan. As of the date of this Annual Report, options to purchase an aggregate of 36,704 shares of Common Stock have been granted and 86 shares of Common Stock have been issued under the 2023 Plan, in each case after giving effect to the Reverse Stock Split effected on April 13, 2026.

*Incentive Stock Option Limit*. The maximum number of Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of ISOs under the 2023 Plan is 30,000,000 shares of Common Stock.

*Administration.* The 2023 Plan will be administered by our Board or a committee appointed by our Board, or the Compensation Committee. Subject to the limitations set forth in the 2023 Plan, the Compensation Committee has the authority to determine, among other things, to whom awards will be granted, the number of shares subject to awards, the term during which an option or share appreciation right may be exercised and the rate at which the awards may vest or be earned, including any performance criteria to which they may be subject. The Compensation Committee also has the authority to determine the consideration and methodology of payment for awards.

*Repricing; Cancellation and Re-Grant of Share Awards.* The Compensation Committee has the authority to modify outstanding awards under the 2023 Plan. Subject to the terms of the 2023 Plan, the Compensation Committee has the authority to cancel any outstanding share award in exchange for new share awards, cash, or other consideration, without shareholder approval but with the consent of any adversely affected participant.

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*Stock Options.* A stock option is the right to purchase a certain number of shares, at a certain exercise price, in the future. Under the 2023 Plan, ISOs and NSOs are granted pursuant to stock option agreements adopted by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee determines the exercise price for a stock option, within the terms and conditions of the 2023 Plan, provided that the exercise price of a stock option generally cannot be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the fair market value of our Common Stock on the date of grant. Options granted under the 2023 Plan vest at the rate specified by the Compensation Committee. Stock options granted to certain employees outside of the United States may be settled in cash.

Stock options granted under the 2023 Plan generally must be exercised by the optionee before the earlier of the expiration of such option or the expiration of a specified period following the optionee's termination of employment. Each stock option agreement will set forth the extent to which the option recipient will have the right to exercise the option following the termination of the recipient's service with us, and the right to exercise the option of any executors or administrators of the award recipient's estate or any person who has acquired such options directly from the award recipient by bequest or inheritance. Payment of the exercise price may be made in cash or, if provided for in the stock option agreement evidencing the award, (1) by surrendering, or attesting to the ownership of, shares which have already been owned by the optionee, (2) future services or services rendered to us or our affiliates prior to the award, (3) by delivery of an irrevocable direction to a securities broker to sell shares and to deliver all or part of the sale proceeds to us in payment of the aggregate exercise price, (4) by delivery of an irrevocable direction to a securities broker or lender to pledge shares and to deliver all or part of the loan proceeds to us in payment of the aggregate exercise price, (5) by a "net exercise" arrangement, (6) by delivering a full-recourse promissory note, or (7) by any other form that is consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and rules.

*Tax Limitations on Incentive Stock Options*. The aggregate fair market value, determined at the time of grant, of our shares of Common Stock with respect to ISOs that are exercisable for the first time by an option holder during any calendar year under all of our share plans may not exceed $100,000. Options or portions thereof that exceed such limit will generally be treated as NSOs. No ISO may be granted to any person who, at the time of the grant, owns or is deemed to own shares possessing more than ten percent (10%) of our total combined voting power or that of any of our affiliates unless (1) the option exercise price is at least one hundred ten percent (110%) of the fair market value of the shares subject to the option on the date of grant, and (2) the term of the ISO does not exceed five (5) years from the date of grant.

*Restricted Share Awards.* The terms of any awards of restricted securities under the 2023 Plan will be set forth in a restricted share agreement to be entered into between us and the recipient. The Compensation Committee will determine the terms and conditions of the restricted share agreements, which need not be identical. A restricted share award may be subject to vesting requirements or transfer restrictions or both. Restricted securities may be issued for such consideration as the Compensation Committee may determine, including cash, cash equivalents, full recourse promissory notes, past services and future services. Award recipients who are granted restricted securities generally have all of the rights of a shareholder with respect to those shares, provided that dividends and other distributions will not be paid in respect of unvested shares unless and until the underlying shares vest.

*Share Unit Awards.* Share unit awards give recipients the right to acquire a specified number of shares (or cash amount) at a future date upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, including any vesting arrangement, established by the Compensation Committee and as set forth in a share unit award agreement. A share unit award may be settled by cash, delivery of shares, a combination of cash and shares as deemed appropriate by the Compensation Committee. Recipients of share unit awards generally will have no voting or dividend rights prior to the time the vesting conditions are satisfied and the award is settled. At the Compensation Committee's discretion and as set forth in the share unit award agreement, share units may provide for the right to dividend equivalents. Dividend equivalents may not be distributed prior to settlement of the share unit to which the dividend equivalents pertain and the value of any dividend equivalents payable or distributable with respect to any unvested share units that do not vest will be forfeited.

*Share Appreciation Rights.* Share appreciation rights generally provide for payments to the recipient based upon increases in the price of our shares of Common Stock over the exercise price of the share appreciation right. The Compensation Committee determines the exercise price for a share appreciation right, which generally cannot be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the fair market value of our Common Stock on the date of grant. A share appreciation right granted under the 2023 Plan vests at the rate specified in the share appreciation right agreement as determined by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee determines the term of share appreciation rights granted under the 2023 Plan, up to a maximum of ten years. Upon the exercise of a share appreciation right, we will pay the participant an amount in shares, cash, or a combination of shares and cash as determined by the Compensation Committee, equal to the product of (1) the excess of the per share fair market value of our Common Stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price, multiplied by (2) the number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which the share appreciation right is exercised.

*Other Share Awards.* The Compensation Committee may grant other awards based in whole or in part by reference to our shares of Common Stock. The Compensation Committee will set the number of shares under the share award and all other terms and conditions of such awards.

*Cash-Based Awards.* A cash-based award is denominated in cash. The Compensation Committee may grant cash-based awards in such number and upon such terms as it shall determine. Payment, if any, will be made in accordance with the terms of the award, and may be made in cash or in shares of Common Stock, as determined by the Compensation Committee.

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*Performance-Based Awards.* The number of shares or other benefits granted, issued, retainable and/or vested under a share or share unit award may be made subject to the attainment of performance goals. The Compensation Committee may utilize any performance criteria selected by it in its sole discretion to establish performance goals.

*Changes to Capital Structure.* In the event of a recapitalization, share split, or similar capital transaction, the Compensation Committee will make appropriate and equitable adjustments to the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2023 Plan, the number of shares that can be issued as incentive stock options, the number of shares subject to outstanding awards and the exercise price under each outstanding option or share appreciation right.

*Transactions.* If we are involved in a merger or other reorganization, outstanding awards will be subject to the agreement of merger or reorganization. Subject to compliance with applicable tax laws, such agreement will provide for (1) the continuation of the outstanding awards by us, if we are a surviving corporation, (2) the assumption or substitution of the outstanding awards by the surviving corporation or its parent or subsidiary, (3) immediate vesting, exercisability, and settlement of the outstanding awards followed by their cancellation, or (4) settlement of the intrinsic value of the outstanding awards (whether or not vested or exercisable) in cash, cash equivalents, or equity (including cash or equity subject to deferred vesting and delivery consistent with the vesting restrictions applicable to such award or the underlying shares) followed by cancellation of such awards.

*Change of Control.* The Compensation Committee may provide, in an individual award agreement or in any other written agreement between a participant and us, that the share award will be subject to acceleration of vesting and exercisability in the event of a change of control.

*Transferability.* Unless the Compensation Committee provides otherwise, no award granted under the 2023 Plan may be transferred in any manner (prior to the vesting and lapse of any and all restrictions applicable to shares issued under such award), except by will, the laws of descent and distribution, or pursuant to a domestic relations order.

*Amendment and Termination.* Our Board has the authority to amend, suspend, or terminate the 2023 Plan, provided that such action does not materially impair the existing rights of any participant without such participant's written consent. No ISOs may be granted after the tenth anniversary of the date our Board adopted the 2023 Plan.

*Recoupment.* In the event that we are required to prepare restated financial results owing to an executive officer's intentional misconduct or grossly negligent conduct, the Board (or a designated committee) has the authority, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to require reimbursement or forfeiture to us of the amount of bonus or incentive compensation (whether cash-based or equity-based) such executive officer received during the three fiscal years preceding the year the restatement is determined to be required, to the extent that such bonus or incentive compensation exceeds what the officer would have received based on an applicable restated performance measure or target. We intend to recoup incentive-based compensation from executive officers to the extent required under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and any rules, regulations and listing standards that may be issued under that act.

**Item 12.** **Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.**<br>

The following table provides information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock as of the date of this Annual Report, by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• each of our executive officers and directors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• all of our current directors and executive officers as a group; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• each person or entity, or group of persons or entities, known by us to own beneficially more than 5% of our Common Stock.

We have determined beneficial ownership in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. In general, under these rules a beneficial owner of a security includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise has or shares voting power or investment power with respect to such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of a security if that person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of such security within 60 days. Except as indicated by the footnotes below, we believe, based on information furnished to us, that the persons and entities named in the table below have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares that they beneficially own, subject to applicable community property laws.

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Percentage ownership is based on 87,912,831 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 10, 2026 (prior to the Reverse Stock Split effected on April 13, 2026)(1).

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|  **Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (2)** | **Amount**<br> **and**<br> **Nature of**<br> **Beneficial**<br> **Ownership** | **Percentage**<br> **of**<br> **Beneficial**<br> **Ownership** |
|  **5% Shareholders**: | | |
|  **Directors and Executive Officers**: | | |
|  Peter Z. Wang (3)(4) | 7504435 | 8.5% |
|  Edward Ye (5) | 41469 | \*% |
|  Wei Zhong (6) | - | -% |
|  Ming He (7) | 15000 | \*% |
|  Benjamin B. Ge (8) | 39780 | \*% |
|  Charles Athle Nelson | - | - |
|  Guangguang "Steve" Qin | - | - |
|  All current directors and executive officers as a group (seven persons) (9) | 7600684 | 8.6% |

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\* Represents beneficial ownership of less than 1%.

1) On April 13, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-60 Reverse Stock Split of its common stock, which became effective upon market open on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The Reverse Stock Split was implemented to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum $1.00 bid price requirement. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to timely regain or maintain compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirement.

2) Unless otherwise indicated, the address for each beneficial owner listed in the table above is c/o Cenntro Inc., 33 Wood Avenue South, Suite 600, PMB #3572, Iselin, New Jersey 08830.

3) Peter Z. Wang has sole voting and dispositive power over the shares held by Cenntro Enterprise Limited.

4) Consists of (i) 6,539,994 Acquisition Shares held of record by Cenntro Enterprise Limited, (ii) 614,441 Acquisition Shares held of record by Trendway Capital Limited, each of which is wholly owned by Mr. Peter Wang, and (iii) 350,000 shares of Common Stock that Mr. Wang has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 10, 2026, pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted under the 2023 Plan. Mr. Wang has voting and dispositive power over the securities held by each entity and as a result may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of such entities. Each of Cenntro Enterprise Limited and Trendway Capital Limited received such Acquisition Shares presented above following the closing of the Combination, pursuant to the Distribution.

5) Consists of 41,469 shares of Common Stock that Mr. Ye has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 10, 2026, pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted under the 2023 Plan.

6) Consists of 0 shares of Common Stock that Mr. Zhong has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 10, 2026, pursuant to the exercise of stock options under the 2023 Plan.

7) Consists of 15,000 shares of Common Stock that Mr. He has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 10, 2026, pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted under 2023 Plan.

8) Consists of 29,780 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Mr. Ge, and 10,000 shares of Common Stock that Mr. Ge has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 10, 2026, pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted under the 2023 Plan.

9) Consists of (i) 7,184,215 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by our directors and executive officers and (ii) 416,469 shares of Common Stock underlying outstanding options, exercisable within 60 days of April 10, 2026.

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**Item 13.** **Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.**<br>

Our Audit Committee, pursuant to its written charter, is responsible for reviewing and approving related party transactions to the extent we enter into such transactions. The Audit Committee will consider all relevant factors when determining whether to approve a related party transaction, including whether the related party transaction is on terms no less favorable than terms generally available to an unaffiliated third-party under the same or similar circumstances and the extent of the related party's interest in the transaction. We will require each of our directors and executive officers to complete an annual directors' and officers' questionnaire that elicits information about related party transactions. These procedures are intended to determine whether any such related party transaction impairs the independence of a director or presents a conflict of interest on the part of a director, employee or officer.

Other than employment and other agreements set out elsewhere in this annual report, the following summarizes those of transactions since January 1, 2023 to which we have been a participant in which the amount involved exceeded or will exceed $63,000, and in which any of our directors, executive officers or beneficial owners of more than 5% of our capital stock or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than equity and other compensation, termination, change in control and other arrangements, which are described in the section entitled "Executive Compensation." Described below are certain other transactions with our directors, executive officers and stockholders.

Since January 1, 2023, Cenntro has been party to the following material transactions and loans with (a) enterprises that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, control or are controlled by, or are under common control with, Cenntro; (b) associates; (c) individuals owning, directly or indirectly, an interest in voting power that gives them significant influence over Cenntro, and close members of any such individual's family; (d) key management personnel, that is, those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling Cenntro's activities, including directors and senior management and close members of such individuals' families; and (e) enterprises in which a substantial interest in the voting power is owned, directly or indirectly, by any person described in (c) or (d) or over which such a person is able to exercise significant influence.

#### Commercial Transactions

#### Capital injection to a related party
On July 28, 2022, Cenntro Electric Group (Europe) GmbH ("CEGE") entered into an agreement to invest in Antric GmbH whereby CEGE invested EUR 2.5 million to acquire 25% of Antric's total share capital. CEGE made the first payment of approximately $1.3 million on July 28, 2022. On January 17, 2023, CEGE made a second investment of approximately $0.7 million. On August 31, 2023, Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH ("CAE") entered into an agreement to invest one euro to acquire 75% of Antric's total share capital which was fully paid on September 8, 2023.

#### Employment agreement to a related party
On March 25, 2022, as a result of CEGI's acquisition of 65% shares of CAE (f.k.a. TME), CAE entered into a managing director's contract with Mr. Gregory Hancke to retain him as Managing Director ("Geschäftsführer") of CAE. The Managing Director's contract is for two years commencing on the day following the closing of the acquisition transaction, or March 23, 2022. The term of the contract is not automatically renewed for successive periods. The contract provides that Mr. Gregory Hancke is entitled to an annual base salary of €240,000 (equivalent to approximately $259,599). Mr. Gregory Hancke is not entitled to any cash severance under this Managing Director's contract.

#### Loan agreement with a related party
On April 15, 2025, we, a related party of Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation ("Greenland Technologies"), entered into a loan agreement with Zhongchai Holding (Hong Kong) Limited ("Zhongchai Hong Kong"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Greenland Technologies, pursuant to which we may borrow up to $1.0 million, as evidenced by a promissory note dated as of April 15, 2025 (the "Promissory Note"). We intend to use the proceeds received from the Promissory Note for working capital purposes. The Promissory Note has a maturity date of April 14, 2026, and accrues interest at a rate of 7.50% per annum. Upon the occurrence of any Default (as defined in the Loan Agreement), Zhongchai Hong Kong is entitled to declare the debt, all interest and other amounts payable (the "Default Sum") under the Loan Agreement to be forthwith due and payable, or alternatively, demand the Default Sum be converted into our shares of common stock at the specified conversion price in the loan agreement. The loan agreement contains our customary representations and warranties, and affirmative and negative covenants for a transaction of this type.

**Item 14.** **Principal Accounting Fees and Services.**<br>

#### Engagement of GGF CPA LTD ("GGF") (fka Guangzhou Good Faith CPA LTD)
On April 14, 2023, the Company, upon the Audit Committee's approval, engaged the services of GGF CPA LTD ("GGF") as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company's financial statements for the two years ended December 31, 2021, and December 31, 2022. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, GGF has also been appointed by the Company as the independent registered public accounting firm.

During each of the Company's three most recent fiscal years and through the date of this report, the Company or someone on its behalf did not consult GGF with respect to (i) either: the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements, or (ii) any other matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event as set forth in Items 304(a)(1)(iv) and (v) of Regulation S-K.

*Cost of Fees and Services*

The following table sets forth fees billed to us by our current independent auditor GGF for the year ended December 31, 2025 for (i) services rendered for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements and the review of our quarterly consolidated financial statements, (ii) services rendered that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our consolidated financial statements that are not reported as Audit Fees, and (iii) services rendered in connection with tax preparation, compliance, advice and assistance.

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|  **SERVICES** | **2025** | **2024** |
|  Audit fees | $635194 | $388200 |
|  Audit-related fees | - | - |
|  Tax fees | - | - |
|  All other fees | - | - |
|  **Total fees** | $635194 | $388200 |

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Audit fees and audit related fees represent amounts billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements and the review of our interim consolidated financial statements.

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#### PART IV
**Item 15.** **Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Financial Statements:

The audited balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2025, the related statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended, the footnotes thereto, and the report of GGF, independent auditors, are filed herewith.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Financial Schedules:

None

Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are either not applicable or the required information is included in the financial statements or notes hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Exhibits:

The exhibits listed in the accompanying index to exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Report.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The following are exhibits to this Report and, if incorporated by reference, we have indicated the document previously filed with the SEC in which the exhibit was included.

Certain of the agreements filed as exhibits to this Report contain representations and warranties by the parties to the agreements that have been made solely for the benefit of the parties to the agreement. These representations and warranties:

● may have been qualified by disclosures that were made to the other parties in connection with the negotiation of the agreements, which disclosures are not necessarily reflected in the agreements;

● may apply standards of materiality that differ from those of a reasonable investor; and

● were made only as of specified dates contained in the agreements and are subject to subsequent developments and changed circumstances.

Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date that these representations and warranties were made or at any other time. Investors should not rely on them as statements of fact.

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| **Exhibit**<br> **Number** | **Description** |
| [3.1\*](ef20060665_ex3-1.htm) | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Cenntro Inc., filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on April 13, 2026. |
| [3.2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036124009726/ef20022552_ex3-2.htm) | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Cenntro Inc., dated November 10, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K12-b, File No. 001-38544, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2024). |
| [3.3\*](ef20060665_ex3-3.htm) | Certificate of Change filed on March 24, 2026 |
| [4.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036125039603/ef20057839_ex4-1.htm) | Exchange Note, dated October 23, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 28, 2025) |
| [10.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036124009726/ef20022552_ex2-1.htm) | Scheme Implementation Agreement, dated September 8, 2023, between CEGL and Cenntro Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K12-b, File No. 001-38544, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2024). |
| [10.2+](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036124009726/ef20022552_ex10-1.htm) | Cenntro Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (and Forms of Stock Option Agreement, Cash-Settled Option Agreement, Restricted Stock Agreement and Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (and each agreement's Notice of Exercise and Grant Notice, as applicable)) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K12-b, File No. 001-38544, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2024). |
| [10.3+](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036122000677/brhc10032541_ex10-9.htm) | Employment Agreement, dated August 20, 2017, by and between Mr. Peter Z. Wang and Cenntro Automotive Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K, File No. 001-38544, filed with the SEC on January 5, 2022). |

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| [10.4+](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036124016853/ef20015317_ex10-7.htm) | Employment Agreement, dated as of August 20, 2017, by and between Mr. Ming He and Cenntro Automotive Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, File No. 001-38544, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024). |
| [10.5](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036122000677/brhc10032541_ex10-21.htm) | Entrustment Agreement, dated December 4, 2021, by and between Cenntro Electric Group, Inc. and Cedar Europe GmbH (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K, File No. 001-38544, filed with the SEC on January 5, 2022). |
| [10.6+](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036122008630/brhc10034910_ex10-1.htm) | Share and Loan Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2022, by and among Cenntro Electric Group, Inc. and Mosolf SE & Co. KG (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on March 9, 2022). |
| [10.7](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036122045891/brhc10045488_ex10-1.htm) | Share and Loan Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2022, by and among Cenntro Electric Group, Inc. and Mosolf SE & Co. KG (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on December 16, 2022). |
| [10.8](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036122026609/brhc10039855_ex10-1.htm) | Placement Agency Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2022, by and between Cenntro Electric Group Limited and Univest Securities, LLC, as placement agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on July 21, 2022). |
| [10.9](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036122026609/brhc10039855_ex10-2.htm) | Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2022, by and among Cenntro Electric Group Limited and certain accredited investors, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on July 21, 2022). |
| [10.10](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036125014587/ef20047688_ex10-1.htm) | Loan Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2025, entered into by and between Zhongchai Holding (Hong Kong) Limited and Cenntro Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 18, 2025) |
| [10.11](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036125014587/ef20047688_ex10-2.htm) | Promissory Note, dated as of April 15, 2025, issued by Cenntro Inc. to Zhongchai Holding (Hong Kong) Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 18, 2025) |
| [10.12](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036125020044/ef20049506_ex10-1.htm) | Amendment 1 to Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note, dated as of May 16, 2025 between Cenntro Inc. and About Investment Pte. Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 21, 2025) |
| [10.13](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036125039603/ef20057839_ex10-1.htm) | Exchange Agreement, dated October 23, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 28, 2025) |
| [10.14](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036125021428/ef20050087_ex10-1.htm) | Director Offer Letter dated May 30, 2025 by and between Cenntro Inc. and Mr. Guangguang "Steve" Qin (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 4, 2025) |
| [10.15](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036125047061/ef20062213_ex10-1.htm) | Director Offer Letter dated December 23, 2025 by and between Cenntro Inc. and Charles Athle Nelson. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 31, 2025) |
| [10.16](ef20060665_ex10-16.htm)\* | Operating Lease Agreements dated August 30, 2024, by and between Jiangsu Joylong Automobile Co., Ltd., as Landlord, and Jiangsu Tooniu Tech Co., Ltd., as Tenant (JL-20240901) |
| [10.17\*](ef20060665_ex10-17.htm) | Operating Lease Agreements dated August 30, 2024, by and between Jiangsu Joylong Automobile Co., Ltd., as Landlord, and Jiangsu Tooniu Tech Co., Ltd., as Tenant (JL-20240902) |
| [10.18\*](ef20060665_ex10-18.htm) | Lease Agreement dated January 15, 2025, by and between Schmidts GmbH & Co. KG Immobilien, as Landlord, and Antric GmbH, as Tenant |
| [10.19\*](ef20060665_ex10-19.htm) | Operating Lease Agreement dated March 25, 2025, by and between American Quartz Group Inc., as Landlord, and Bison Motors Inc., as Tenant |
| [10.20\*](ef20060665_ex10-20.htm) | Operating Lease Agreement dated May 19, 2025, by and between Comunidad de Bienes VIDAL PLANAS JOSE Y OTROS CB, as Landlord, and AVANTIER MOTORS SPAIN, S.L., as Tenant |
| [14.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036124009726/ef20022552_ex14-1.htm) | Cenntro Code of Ethics (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K12-b, File No. 001-38544, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2024). |
| [15.1\*](ef20060665_ex15-1.htm) | Consent of GGF CPA LTD, regarding the incorporation by reference the report dated April 15, 2026 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K |
| [19](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036124016853/ef20015317_ex19.htm) | Cenntro Insider Trading Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, File No. 001-38544, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024). |
| [21.1\*](ef20060665_ex21-1.htm) | List of Subsidiaries. |
| [24.1\*](#ES) | Powers of Attorney (the signature page to this Annual Report on Form 10-K). |
| [31.1\*](ef20060665_ex31-1.htm) | Certification of Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
| [31.2\*](ef20060665_ex31-2.htm) | Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
| [32.1\*\*](ef20060665_ex32-1.htm) | Certification required by Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code. |
| [97.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707919/000114036124016853/ef20015317_ex97.htm) | Cenntro Policy Related to Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, File No. 001-38544, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024). |
| 101. INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document. |
| 101. SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
| 101. CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
| 101. DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. |
| 101. LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. |
| 101. PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |

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+ Management contract or compensatory plan

\* Filed with this annual report on Form 10-K

\*\* Furnished with this annual report on Form 10-K

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| **ITEM 16.** | **FORM 10-K SUMMARY** |

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We have elected not to provide a summary of the information provided in this annual report on Form 10-K.

#### SIGNATUR ES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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| **CENNTRO INC.** | **CENNTRO INC.** |
| By: | /s/ Peter Z. Wang |
|  | Peter Z. Wang |
|  | Chief Executive Officer |
|  | (Principal Executive Officer) |

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| By: | /s/ Edward Ye |
|  | Edward Ye |
|  | Chief Financial Officer |
|  | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |

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Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Peter Z. Wang and Edward Ye, jointly and severally, his or her attorney-in-fact, with the power of substitution, for him or her in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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| **Signature** | **Capacity** | **Date** |
| /s/ Peter Z. Wang | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | April 15, 2026 |
| Peter Z. Wang | (Principal Executive Officer) |  |
| /s/ Edward Ye | Chief Financial Officer | April 15, 2026 |
| Edward Ye | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |  |
| /s/ Benjamin B. Ge | Director | April 15, 2026 |
| Benjamin B. Ge |  |  |
| /s/ Charles Athle Nelson | Director | April 15, 2026 |
| Charles Athle Nelson |  |  |
| /s/ Guangguang "Steve" Qin | Director | April 15, 2026 |
| Guangguang "Steve" Qin |  |  |

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#### INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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|  **Consolidated Financial Statements** |  |
|  [Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 2729)](#ReportofIndependentRegist) | F-2 |
|  [Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024](#CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETS) | F-3 |
|  [Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024](#CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFO) | F-4 |
|  [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024](#CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFC) | F-5 |
|  [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024](#STATEMENTSOFCASHFLOW) | F-6 |
|  [Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements](#CONSOLIDATEDFINANCIALSTAT) | F-7 |

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#### Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Cenntro Inc.

#### Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cenntro Inc. (the "Company") and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").

#### Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ GGF CPA LTD

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2023.

Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China

April 15, 2026

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#### CENNTRO INC.

#### CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

#### (Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for the number of shares)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Note** | **December 31,**<br> **2025** | **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
|  **ASSETS** | | | |
|  **Current assets:** | | | |
|  Cash and cash equivalents |  | $4483906 | $12547168 |
|  Restricted cash, current |  | 154422 | 273291 |
|  Short-term investment |  | - | 5505 |
|  Accounts receivable, net | 4 | 1281238 | 3281865 |
|  Inventories, net | 5 | 21935893 | 24012504 |
|  Prepayment and other current assets | 6 | 15013263 | 18075415 |
|  Amounts due from related parties, current | 22 | 37705 | 11729 |
|  Assets held for sale, current | 1(d) | 2726690 | 7708969 |
|  **Total current assets** |  | 45633117 | 65916446 |
|  **Non-current assets:** |  |  |  |
|  Long-term time deposit |  | - | 700000 |
|  Long-term investments | 7 | 3853261 | 3710663 |
|  Investment in equity securities | 8 | - | 26604319 |
|  Property, plant and equipment, net | 9 | 15916725 | 17401006 |
|  Intangible assets, net | 10 | 6143776 | 6225302 |
|  Right-of-use assets | 15 | 1855267 | 9948831 |
|  Other non-current assets, net |  | 1027144 | 2059747 |
|  **Total non-current assets** |  | 28796173 | 66649868 |
|  **Total Assets** | **Total Assets** | $74429290 | $132566314 |
|  **LIABILITIES AND EQUITY** |  |  |  |
|  **LIABILITIES** |  |  |  |
|  **Current liabilities:** |  |  |  |
|  Accounts payable | 11 | $5532563 | $5135710 |
|  Short-term loans and current portion of long-term loans | 13 | 1259813 | 249614 |
|  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 12 | 8348095 | 3647503 |
|  Contractual liabilities | 2(o) | 3021544 | 4121305 |
|  Operating lease liabilities, current | 15 | 1434441 | 3426067 |
|  Convertible promissory notes | 16 | 3955897 | 9952000 |
|  Deferred government grant, current |  | 110378 | 100060 |
|  Amounts due to a related party | 22 | 889675 | 26226 |
|  Liabilities held for sale, current | 1(d) | 2103088 | 2455539 |
|  **Total current liabilities** |  | 26655494 | 29114024 |
|  **Non-current liabilities:** |  |  |  |
|  Long-term loans | 13 | 1214054 | 362386 |
|  Deferred tax liabilities | 14 | 142312 | 171558 |
|  Deferred government grant, non-current |  | 1738449 | 1776957 |
|  Derivative liability - investor warrant | 16 | - | 12137087 |
|  Derivative liability - placement agent warrant | 16 | 3457055 | 3455829 |
|  Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 15 | 841449 | 7588971 |
|  **Total non-current liabilities** |  | 7393319 | 25492788 |
|  **Total Liabilities** |  | $34048813 | $54606812 |
|  **Commitments and contingencies** | 21 |  |  |
| **EQUITY** |  |  |  |
|  Common stock ($0.0001 par value; 1,465,214 and 514,444 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively)\* | 18 | 147 | 51<br>|
| Additional paid in capital |  | 437740047 | 405757052 |
| Accumulated deficit |  | (391872087) | (318890314) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (5585439) | (9029499) |
| **Total equity attributable to shareholders** |  | 40282668 | 77837290 |
| Non-controlling interests | Non-controlling interests | 97809 | 122212 |
| **Total Equity** |  | $40380477 | $77959502 |
| **Total Liabilities and Equity** | **Total Liabilities and Equity** | $74429290 | $132566314 |

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\* On April 13, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every sixty (60) shares of the Company's common stock were automatically combined into one (1) share of common stock, with any fractional shares rounded up to the nearest whole share.

All share and per share am5ounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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#### CENNTRO INC.

#### CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

#### (Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for number of shares)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **Note** | **2025** | **2024** |
|  Net revenues | 2(o) | $18080161 | $31297393 |
|  Cost of goods sold |  | (20396258) | (23688846) |
|  **Gross profit** |  | (2316097) | 7608547 |
|  **OPERATING EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |
|  Selling and marketing expenses |  | (2520796) | (7364678) |
|  General and administrative expenses |  | (20341399) | (26321333) |
|  Research and development expenses |  | (2814163) | (5160803) |
|  Provision for credit losses |  | (4556311) | (393873) |
| Impairment of goodwill |  | - | (209130) |
|  **Total operating expenses** |  | (30232669) | (39449817) |
|  **Loss from operations** |  | (32548766) | (31841270) |
|  **OTHER EXPENSE:** |  |  |  |
| Interest expense, net |  | (452990) | (183662) |
|  Loss from long-term investments | 7 | (60) | (299772) |
|  Change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability |  | (8474719) | 7194 |
|  Change in fair value of equity securities |  | (26604319) | 1019285 |
|  Foreign currency exchange gain, net |  | 98031 | 44481 |
|  Loss from acquisition in relation to the revaluation of the previously held equity interest |  | -  | (149872) |
| Loss from early termination of lease contract |  | (717633) | (2218120) |
|  Gain on exercise of warrants |  | -  | 900 |
|  Loss from cross-currency swaps |  | (20225) | (9463) |
|  Loss from Note Amendment |  | (1756137) | - |
|  Gain from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.'s equity |  | 1157556 | - |
| Other income (expense), net |  | 380129 | (518150) |
| **Net loss from continuing operations before taxes** |  | (68939133) | (34148449) |
|  Income tax benefit | 14 | 52920 | 35524 |
| Net loss from continuing operations |  | (68886213) | (34112925) |
| **Discontinued operations:** |  |  |  |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |  | (4135717) | (10795692) |
|  **Net loss** |  | (73021930) | (44908617) |
|  Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests |  | (40157) | (41804) |
|  **Net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders** |  | $(72981773) | $(44866813) |
|  **OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS** |  |  |  |
|  Foreign currency translation adjustment |  | 3359651 | (2627692) |
| Unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities |  | 30000 | 41712 |
|  **Total comprehensive loss** |  | (69632279) | (47494597) |
|  Less: total comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests |  | (36444) | (42770) |
|  **Total comprehensive loss to the Company's shareholders** |  | $(69595835) | $(47451827) |
|  Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted\* |  | 836814 | 514023 |
| Loss per common share |  |  |  |
| Continuing operations - Basic and Diluted |  | (82.27) | (66.28) |
| Discontinued operations - Basic and Diluted |  | (4.94) | (21.00) |
| Net loss per common share - Basic and Diluted |  | (87.21) | (87.28) |

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\* On April 13, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every sixty (60) shares of the Company's common stock were automatically combined into one (1) share of common stock, with any fractional shares rounded up to the nearest whole share.

All share and per share amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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**CENNTRO INC.**

#### CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

#### (Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for number of shares)

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | **Common**<br> **Stock** | | | | | | |
|  | **Shares\*** | **Amount** | **Additional**<br> **paid in capital** | **Accumulated deficit** | **Accumulated**<br> **other**<br> **comprehensive**<br> **loss** | **Total**<br> **shareholders'**<br> **equity** | **Non-**<br> **controlling**<br> **interest** | **Total equity** |
|  **Balance as of December 31, 2023** | 513813 | $51 | $402337342 | $(274023501) | $(6444485) | $121869407 | $(4240) | $121865167 |
|  Share-based compensation | - | - | 3370634 | - | - | 3370634 | - | 3370634 |
|  Net loss | - | - | - | (44866813) | - | (44866813) | (41804) | (44908617) |
|  Acquisition of 60% of Hezhe's equity interests | - | - | - | - | - | - | 169206 | 169206 |
|  Exercise of warrants | 630 | - | 49076 | - | - | 49076 | - | 49076 |
|  Fractional shares issued due to reverse stock split | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|  Unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities | - | - | - | - | 41712 | 41712 | - | 41712 |
|  Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest holders | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 16 |
|  Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | (2626726) | (2626726) | (966) | (2627692) |
|  **Balance as of December 31, 2024** | 514444 | $51 | $405757052 | $(318890314) | $(9029499) | $77837290 | $122212 | $77959502 |
|  Share-based compensation | - | - | 2827050 | - | - | 2827050 | - | 2827050 |
|  Net loss | - | - | - | (72981773) | - | (72981773) | (40157) | (73021930) |
|  Conversion of convertible bonds into shares | 706514 | 71 | 16668132 | - | - | 16668203 | - | 16668203 |
|  Cashless exercise of warrants | 244256 | 25 | 12487813 | - | - | 12487838 | - | 12487838 |
|  Unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities | - | - | - | - | 30000 | 30000 | - | 30000 |
|  Disposal of a subsidiary | - | - | - | - | 58122 | 58122 | 12041 | 70163 |
|  Foreign currency translation adjustment | -  | - | - | - | 3355938 | 3355938 | 3713 | 3359651 |
|  **Balance as of December 31, 2025** | 1465214 | $147 | $437740047 | $(391872087) | $(5585439) | $40282668 | $97809 | $40380477 |

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\* On April 13, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every sixty (60) shares of the Company's common stock were automatically combined into one (1) share of common stock, with any fractional shares rounded up to the nearest whole share.

All share and per share amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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#### CENNTRO INC.

#### CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

#### (Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for number of shares)

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  **CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |
|  Net loss | $(73021930) | $(44908617) |
|  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities |  |  |
|  Depreciation and amortization | 2195025 | 2010863 |
|  Amortization of operating lease right-of-use asset | 1929089<br>| 4638315 |
|  Written-down of inventories | 2554421 | 6462514 |
|  Provision for credit losses | 6038031<br>| 393873 |
|  Loss from note amendment | 1756137 | - |
|  Impairment of goodwill | - | 209130 |
|  Gain on exercise of warrants | - | (900) |
|  Changes in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liabilities | 8474719<br>| (7194) |
|  Changes in fair value of equity securities | 26604319 | (1019285) |
|  Foreign currency exchange loss, net | (58488) | 1118313 |
|  Share-based compensation expense | 2827050 | 3370634 |
| (Gain) loss from disposal of plant and equipment | (38306) | 248472 |
|  Loss from early termination of lease contract | 717633 | 2218120 |
|  Loss from long-term investments | 97854 | 293658 |
|  Loss on inventory write-off | 2892133 | - |
|  Gain from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.'s equity | (1157556) | - |
|  Income from short-term investment | 20225 | (89992) |
|  Loss from acquisition of Hezhe | - | 149872 |
|  Deferred income taxes | (49955) | (47851) |
|  **Changes in operating assets and liabilities:** |  |  |
|  Accounts receivable | 57458 | 1258199 |
|  Inventories | 118307 | 7927826 |
|  Prepayment and other assets | 3671027 | (195403) |
|  Other non-current assets | 310865 | - |
|  Amounts due from/to related parties | 87481 | 289221 |
|  Accounts payable | 259355 | 1027 |
|  Accrued expense and other current liabilities | 2425015 | (1707980) |
|  Contractual liabilities | (689727) | 491082 |
|  Operating lease liabilities | (639698) | (4466209) |
|  **Net cash used in operating activities** | (12619516) | (21362312) |
|  **CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |
|  Purchase of short-term investment | - | (4169142) |
|  Purchase of long-term time deposit | - | (700000) |
|  Net of cash decrease from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. | (10723) | - |
|  Proceeds from maturities of short-term investment | - | 8433719 |
|  Purchase of plant and equipment | (756326) | (846115) |
|  Loans provided to third parties | (504145) | - |
|  Repayment of loans from third parties | 183387 | - |
|  Loans provided to related parties | (27826) | - |
|  Repayment of loans from related parties | 27826 | - |
|  Net of cash acquired of 60% of Hezhe's equity interests | - | (355400) |
|  Cash dividend received | - | 55573 |
|  Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | 221140 | 79475 |
|  Redemption of equity securities investment | - | 1573441 |
|  **Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities** | (866667) | 4071551 |
|  **CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |
|  Proceeds from bank loans | 3181356 | 662836 |
|  Repayments of bank loans | (809810) | (50836) |
|  Loans proceed from third parties | 2074583 | 708832 |
|  Repayment of loans from third parties | (388266) | (90000) |
|  Loans proceed from related parties | 1000000 | - |
|  Repayment of loans to related parties | (160000) | - |
|  **Net cash provided by financing activities** | 4897863 | 1230832 |
|  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 315023 | (551480) |
|  Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (8273297) | (16611409) |
|  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year | 12960488 | 29571897 |
|  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year | $4687191 | $12960488 |
|  **Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:** |  |  |
|  Cash and cash equivalents | 4483906 | 12547168 |
|  Restricted cash | 154422 | 273291 |
|  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year, held for sale | 48863 | 140029 |
|  Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cashflow | $4687191 | $12960488 |
|  **SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:** |  |  |
|  Interest paid | $26019 | $577442 |
|  **SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |
|  Cashless exercise of warrants | $12487838 | $49076 |
|  Conversion of convertible bonds into shares | $16668202 | $- |
|  Acquisition of EEE Truck Solutions Group Inc.'s shares with electric vehicles | 693780 | - |

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#### CENNTRO INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

#### NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) **Historical and principal activities** 

Cenntro Inc. or the Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 9, 2023, under the Nevada Revised Statutes (the "NRS"). As a holding company with no material operations of its own, Cenntro Inc. conducts operations through its subsidiaries in the United States, Europe, Mexico, Hong Kong, and in the People's Republic of China, which are referred to as the PRC or China.

Cenntro Automotive Group Limited ("CAG Cayman") was formed in the Cayman Islands on August 22, 2014. CAG Cayman was the former parent of Cenntro (as defined below), prior to the closing of the Combination (as defined below).

On March 22, 2013, Cenntro Motor Corporation ("CMC") was registered in the State of Delaware.

On January 28, 2014, Cenntro Automotives Group Limited ("CAG BVI") was formed in British Virgin Islands to conduct electric vehicle ("EV") related business worldwide outside of U.S.A. On January 29, 2014, CAG BVI acquired CMC. CMC changed its name from "Cenntro Motor Corporation" to "Cenntro Motors Corporation" on August 5, 2014, and further changed from "Cenntro Motors Corporation" to "Cenntro Automotive Corporation" ("CAC") on October 7, 2014. CAC's operations include corporate affairs, administrative, human resources, global marketing and sales, after-market support, homologation, and quality assurance.

Cenntro Automotive Group Limited ("CAG HK") was established by CAG Cayman on February 15, 2016 in Hong Kong. CAG HK is a non-operating, investment holding company, which conducts business through its subsidiaries in mainland China and Hong Kong.

Cenntro Electric Group, Inc. ("CEGI") was incorporated in the state of Delaware by CAG Cayman on March 9, 2020.

Cenntro Electric Group Limited, formerly known as Naked Brand Group Limited ("NBG"), was incorporated in Australia on May 11, 2017. NBG changed its name to Cenntro Electric Group Limited on December 30, 2021, in connection with the closing of the Combination. Cenntro Electric Group Limited changed its name to Cenntro Electric Group Pty Limited ("CEGL") on June 14, 2024.

On March 23, 2022 and January 31, 2023, CEGI entered into Share Purchase Agreements to acquire 65% and 35% of the issued and outstanding shares in Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH ("CAE"), formerly known as Tropos Motors Europe GmbH.

On December 16, 2022, Cenntro Electric Group (Europe) GmbH ("CEGE") invested in Antric GmbH ("Antric") and became a 25% shareholder of Antric. On August 31, 2023, CAE acquired the remaining 75% shares of Antric and took Antric as a subsidiary of the Company. On August 31, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition with Antric GmbH in Germany.

On June 23, 2021, the Company invested RMB2,000,000 (approximately $273,999) in Hangzhou Hezhe Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Hangzhou Hezhe") to acquire 20% of its equity interest. On May 8, 2024, the Company entered into a new equity investing agreement to acquire another 60% of Hangzhou Hezhe's equity interest.

CAC, CEGI and CAG HK and their consolidated subsidiaries are collectively known as "Cenntro"; Cenntro Inc., CEGL, Cenntro and its subsidiaries are collectively known as the "Company". The Company designs and manufactures purpose–built, electric commercial vehicles ("ECVs") used primarily in last mile delivery and industrial applications.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) **Reverse recapitalization** 

On December 30, 2021, the Company consummated a stock purchase transaction (the "Combination") pursuant to that certain stock purchase agreement, dated as of November 5, 2021 (the "Acquisition Agreement") by and among CEGL (at the time, NBG), CAG Cayman, CAC, CEGI and CAG HK. Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the Combination is accounted for as a reverse recapitalization.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) **Redomiciliation of CEGL** 

On February 27, 2024, CEGL completed the redomiciliation of CEGL in accordance with the scheme implementation agreement, between CEGL and Cenntro Inc. (the "Redomiciliation"). As a result of the Redomiciliation, the jurisdiction of incorporation of the ultimate parent company of the Cenntro group of companies was changed from Australia to Nevada, and CEGL became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cenntro Inc..

In connection with the Redomiciliation, CEGL transferred its equity interests in its intermediate holding companies directly to Cenntro Inc. As a result, the operating subsidiaries that were previously held through CEGL became direct or indirect subsidiaries of Cenntro Inc., and CEGL no longer holds substantive operating assets and functions as a shell subsidiary within the Group.

The Redomiciliation was effected pursuant to a statutory scheme of arrangement under Australian law (the "Scheme"), whereby on February 27, 2024 (the "Implementation Date"), all of the issued ordinary shares of CEGL were exchanged for newly issued shares of common stock of the Company, on the basis of one share of the Company's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock") for every one ordinary shares of CEGL.

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#### CENNTRO INC.

#### NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

#### NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) **Discontinued Operations - CEGE, CAE and Cenntro EV Center Italy S.R.L** 

In November 2024, the Company decided to restructure its European operations by phasing out the existing subsidiary-based direct sales model and implementing a centralized dealership distribution system. This strategic shift aims to appoint qualified regional distributors with proven market penetration capabilities, thereby reducing reliance on maintaining local operational entities.

Concurrently, the Company is reallocating capital and managerial resources to accelerate growth in its core markets of North America and Asia.

As a result of this strategic shift, three European subsidiaries: CEGE, Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH ("CAE"), and Cenntro EV Center Italy S.R.L ("the disposal group") were scheduled for structured dissolution in 2024. (i) The Company commenced the wind-down of Cenntro EV Center Italy S.R.L's operations in 2025 and deregistration was completed as of January 14, 2026; (ii) CAE initiated insolvency proceedings in 2025 and is currently subject to supervision by a court-appointed provisional insolvency administrator; (iii) CEGE continues to be actively marketed for disposal, and the Company remains committed to executing its divestment plan. The Company continues to actively pursue the disposal of CEGE, and as of December 2025, a prospective buyer has submitted a renewed non-binding offer. The transaction is expected to be completed in 2026, subject to completion of due diligence and regulatory approvals.

Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements reflect the results the disposal group as a discontinued operation for the periods presented in accordance with ASC 210-05, Discontinued Operations represented the disposal group a strategic shift that had a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results. Further, the related current and non-current assets and liabilities associated with the disposal group are reflected as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. The numbers in all of the relevant footnote disclosures are also adjusted for the current year and comparative periods. No loss was recognized on the initial measurement of the disposal group as held for sale.

The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities of CEGE, CAE and Cenntro EV Center Italy S.R.L. included in assets and liabilities of discontinued operations were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  Cash and cash equivalents | $48863 | $140029 |
|  Accounts receivable, net | 144856 | 1406457 |
|  Inventories | 1318610 | 4983432 |
|  Prepayment and other current assets, net | 1214361 | 1035486 |
|  Long-term investment | - | 89533 |
|  Other non-current assets | - | 54032 |
|  **Total assets classified as held for sale** | $2726690 | $7708969 |
|  Accounts payable | $1439004 | $1534467 |
|  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 579443 | 809773 |
|  Contractual liabilities | 84641 | 80696 |
|  Operating lease liabilities, current | - | 30603 |
|  **Total liabilities classified as held for sale** | $2103088 | $2455539 |

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The key components of loss from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  Net revenues | $645976 | $3766417 |
|  Cost of goods sold | (1966383) | (9103978) |
|  **Gross loss** | (1320407) | (5337561) |
|  Selling and marketing expenses | (385372) | (2488122) |
|  General and administrative expenses | (480035) | (2737938) |
|  Research and development expenses | - | (399002) |
|  Provision for credit losses | (1481720) | - |
|  **Total operating expenses** | (2347127) | (5625062) |
|  **Loss from discontinued operations** | (3667534) | (10962623) |
| (Loss) income from long-term investments | (97794) | 6114 |
|  Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain, net | (66598) | 39291 |
|  Other (loss) income, net | (303791) | 121526 |
|  **Loss from discontinued operations before taxes** | (4135717) | (10795692) |
|  Income tax expenses | - | - |
|  **Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax** | $(4135717) | $(10795692) |

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#### NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

#### NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
As of December 31, 2025, Cenntro Inc.'s subsidiaries were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  **Name** | **Date of**<br> **Incorporation** | **Place of**<br> **Incorporation** | **Percentage of direct or**<br> **indirect economic**<br> **interest** |
|  Cenntro Electric Group Pty Limited ("CEGL") | May 11, 2017 | Australia | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro Automotive Corporation ("CAC") | March 22, 2013 | Delaware, U.S. | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro Electric Group, Inc. ("CEGI") | March 9, 2020 | Delaware, U.S. | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cennatic Power, Inc. ("Cennatic Power") | June 8, 2022 | Delaware, U.S. | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro Electric Group (Europe) GmbH <sup>(2)</sup> | January 13, 2022 | Frankfurt, Germany | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Bison Motors Inc. (formerly known as "Teemak Power Corporation") <sup>(1)</sup> | January 31, 2023 | Delaware, U.S. | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Avantier Motors Corporation | November 17, 2017 | Delaware, U.S. | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cennatic Energy S. de R.L. de C.V. | August 24, 2022 | Monterrey, Mexico | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro Automotive S.A.S. | January 16, 2023 | Galapa, Colombia | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro Electric Colombia S.A.S. | March 29, 2023 | Atlántico, Colombia | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro Automotive Group Limited ("CAG HK") | February 15, 2016 | Hong Kong | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Hangzhou Ronda Tech Co., Limited ("Hangzhou Ronda") | June 5, 2017 | PRC | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Hangzhou Cenntro Autotech Co., Limited ("Cenntro Hangzhou") | May 6, 2016 | PRC | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Zhejiang Cenntro Machinery Co., Limited | January 20, 2021 | PRC | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Jiangsu Tooniu Tech Co., Limited | December 19, 2018 | PRC | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Hangzhou Hengzhong Tech Co., Limited | December 16, 2014 | PRC | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Teemak Power (Hong Kong) Limited (HK) | May 17, 2023 | Hong Kong | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Avantier Motors (Hong Kong) Limited | March 13, 2023 | Hong Kong | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH ("CAE") <sup>(2)</sup> | May 21, 2019 | Herne, Germany | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro Electric B.V. | December 12, 2022 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro Elektromobilite Araçlar A.Ş | February 21, 2023 | Turkey | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro Elecautomotiv, S.L. | July 5, 2022 | Barcelona, Spain | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Simachinery Equipment Limited ("Simachinery HK") | June 2, 2011 | Hong Kong | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Cenntro EV Center Italy S.R.L. <sup>(2)</sup> | May 8, 2023 | Italy | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Antric GmbH | August 21, 2020 | Herne, Germany | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Pikka Electric Corporation | August 3, 2023 | Delaware, U.S. | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Centro Technology Corporation | August 24, 2023 | California, U.S. | 100% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Hangzhou Hezhe Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Hangzhou Hezhe") | July 1, 2021 | PRC | 80% owned by Cenntro Inc. |
|  Hangzhou Hezhe International Trading Co., Ltd. | July 15, 2025 | PRC | 80% owned by Cenntro Inc. |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) On March 6, 2025, Teemak Power Corporation changed its name to Bison Motors Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The subsidiaries were scheduled for structured dissolution and were measured as held for sale operations. On January 14, 2026, Cenntro EV Center Italy S.R.L. was deregistered.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) On April 1, 2025, the other shareholder of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L., Billy Rafael Romero Del Rosario increased his shareholding from 10 shares to 29,010 shares through additional capital distribution. As a result, the total number of issued shares in Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. increased from 1,000 to 30,000, reducing the Company's equity interest from 99% to 3.3%. On April 24, 2025, the Company entered an agreement with Casida Del Rosario Alvarado to dispose its equity interest of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L., with a consideration of DOP100,000(approximately $1,694). For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized gain of $1,157,556 from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) On October 22, 2025 and November 12, 2025, the deregistration of Sinomachinery Zhejiang and Cenntro Machinery was completed, respectively.

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#### CENNTRO INC.

#### NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

#### NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(a)***  ***Basis of presentation*** 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries.

All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation and combination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(b)***  ***Use of estimates*** 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements include estimates and judgments applied in determination of provision for credit losses, lower of cost and net realizable value of inventories, impairment losses for long-lived assets and investments, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and fair value measurement for share-based compensation expense, convertible promissory notes and warrants. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(c)***  ***Fair value measurement*** 

ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. These tiers include:

Level 1—defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2—defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3—defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company's financial instruments not reported at fair value primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, other current assets, amount due from and to related parties, accounts payable and other current liabilities and short-term loans.

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and other current assets, accounts payable, other current liabilities, bank loans and amount due from and to related parties, current were approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these items. The estimated fair values of loans from third parties were not materially different from their carrying value as presented due to the brief maturities and because the interest rates on these borrowings approximate those that would have been available for loans of similar remaining maturities and risk profiles.

Currency-cross swap was classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they were valued using quoted prices in active markets. As the issuer is not yet listed and there are no similar companies in the market at the same stage of development for comparison, the investment is difficult to value, and the valuation is not considered reliable. Therefore, the Company develop its own assumption by future cash flow forecast, which contains principal paid and interests accrued.

The fair value option provides an election that allows a company to irrevocably elect to record certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis at initial recognition. The Company has elected to apply the fair value option to: i) convertible promissory notes payable due to the complexity of the various conversion and settlement options available to notes holders; ii) convertible loan receivable, which was recognized as debt security in long-term investments, and iii) currency-cross swap, which was recognized as derivative financial instruments. Specifically, positive fair values of cross-currency swaps are classified as short-term investments in the consolidated balance sheet, and negative fair values of such instruments are recorded in other current liabilities.

The convertible promissory notes payable accounted for under the fair value option election are each a debt host financial instrument containing embedded features that would otherwise be required to be bifurcated from the debt-host and recognized as separate derivative liabilities subject to initial and subsequent periodic estimated fair value measurements in accordance with GAAP. Notwithstanding, when the fair value option election is applied to financial liabilities, bifurcation of an embedded derivative is not required, and the financial liability is initially measured at its issue-date estimated fair value and then subsequently remeasured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis as of each reporting period date.

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The portion of the change in fair value attributed to a change in the instrument-specific credit risk is recognized as a component of other comprehensive income and the remaining amount of the fair value adjustment is recognized as changes in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liabilities in the Company's consolidated statement of operations. The estimated fair value adjustment is presented in a respective single line item within other expense in the consolidated statement of operations because the change in fair value of the convertible notes was not attributable to instrument-specific credit risk.

In connection with the issuances of convertible promissory notes, the Company issued investor warrants and placement agent warrants to purchase warrant shares of the Company. The Company utilizes a Binomial model to estimate the fair value of the warrants, which are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The warrants are measured at each reporting period, with changes in fair value recognized in the statement of operations.

As a practical expedient, the Company uses Net Asset Value ("NAV") or its equivalent to measure the fair value of its certain fund investment. The Company's investments valued at NAV as a practical expedient are private equity funds, which represent the investment in equity security on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company evaluates whether NAV remains representative of fair value at each reporting date, considering, among other factors, liquidity restrictions, the financial condition of the investee, and the ability to realize returns. Adjustments may be required to reflect the specific characteristics that market participants would consider in pricing the investment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(d)***  ***Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash*** 

The Company considers highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Restricted cash consists of cash restricted as to withdrawal or use. Such restricted cash relates to cross-currency swap guarantees card and litigations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(e)***  ***Long-term time deposits*** 

Long-term time deposits comprise of deposits placed with certain bank with maturity of one to three years. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, nil and $700,000, respectively, was pledged with banks as security in relation to the guarantee for the long-term bank loans and restricted to use in Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. (Note 13).

The decrease in pledged deposits to nil as of December 31, 2025 was primarily due to the release of the related bank guarantees following the Company's disposal of its equity interest in Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. in April 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(f)***  ***Accounts receivable and allowance for credit losses*** 

Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at net realizable value.

Management used an expected credit loss model for the impairment of accounts receivable as of period ends. Management believes the aging of accounts receivable is a reasonable parameter to estimate expected credit loss, and determines expected credit losses for accounts receivables using an aging schedule as of period ends. The expected credit loss rates under each aging schedule were developed on basis of the average historical loss rates from previous years, and adjusted to reflect the effects of those differences in current conditions and forecasted changes. Management measured the expected credit losses of accounts receivable on a collective basis. When an accounts receivable does not share risk characteristics with other accounts receivables, management will evaluate such accounts receivable for expected credit loss on an individual basis. Allowance for credit losses balance are written off and deducted from allowance, when receivables are deemed uncollectible, after all collection efforts have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

The Company's financial assets subject to the current expected credit loss ("CECL") model mainly include accounts receivable, certain receivable components within other current assets and other non-current assets and debt security investments.

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, allowance for credit losses recognized by the Company were mainly generated from accounts receivable and certain components within other current assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(g)***  ***Inventories*** 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of raw materials is determined on the basis of weighted average. The cost of finished goods is determined on the basis of weighted average and comprises direct materials, direct labor cost and an appropriate proportion of overhead.

Net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices less selling expenses and any further costs of completion. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to net realizable value are made, if required, for estimated excess, obsolescence, or impaired balances. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, write-downs of $2,554,421 and $6,462,514, respectively, were recorded in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Loss on inventory write-off, including losses from physical inventory counts or obsolescence where no future economic benefit is expected, are recognized in cost of goods sold in the period incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, loss on inventory write-off of $2,892,133 and nil, respectively, were recorded in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(h)***  ***Derivative financial instruments*** 

The Company used cross-currency swap contracts to manage its exposures to movements in foreign exchange rates primarily related to the RMB or Renminbi. The use of these derivative financial instruments modifies the Company's exposure to these risks with the goal of reducing the risk or cost to the Company. The Company does not use derivatives for trading purposes and is not a party to leveraged derivative contracts.

Depending on the nature of the underlying risk being hedged, these derivative financial instruments are accounted for either as cash flow, net investment or mark to market hedges against changes in the value of the hedged item. Derivatives are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The fair value is based upon either market quotes for actively traded instruments or independent bids for nonexchange traded instruments. The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether the instrument has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. The Company determines whether a derivative instrument meets the criteria for cash flow or net investment hedge accounting treatment on the date the derivative is executed. Derivatives accounted for as mark to market hedges are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

*Economic Hedges*

A derivative instrument whose change in fair value is used to hedge against changes in the value of a hedged item, but which is not designated as a hedge under ASC815 "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", is accounted for as an economic hedge. These derivatives are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets when the hedged item is recorded as an asset or liability and then are revalued each accounting period. Changes in the fair value of derivatives accounted for as economic hedges are reported in the "Gain from cross-currency swaps" lines under "Other expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows from derivatives not designated as hedges are classified as cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, all of the cross-currency swap contracts were accounted for as economic hedges.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(i)***  ***Investment in equity securities*** 

For investments in equity securities whose returns are linked to the performance of underlying assets, the Company elected the fair value option at the date of initial recognition and carried these investments subsequently at fair value. Changes in fair values are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

The Company determines the appropriate accounting treatment for its investments in equity securities at the time of acquisition and reassesses such determinations when facts and circumstances change. The private equity funds are measured at fair value with gains and losses recognized in earnings. As a practical expedient, the Company uses Net Asset Value ("NAV") or its equivalent to estimate the fair value of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(j)***  ***Available-for-sale investments and debt security investments*** 

The Company's available-for-sale investment consist of wealth management products purchased from banks and convertible loans. The Company's short-term available-for-sale investment are classified as short-term investments on the consolidated balance sheets based on the contractual maturity date which is less than one year. The wealth management products purchased from banks are stated at the net asset value.

The Company's debt security investments consist of convertible loan. At any time on or after the maturity date, the convertible loan will convert into shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the outstanding principal balance and unpaid accrued interest of the convertible loan as of the date of such conversion by the applicable conversion price. The convertible loans are stated at fair value.

The Company accounted for credit losses on AFS debt securities in accordance with *ASC 326-30, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses.* Under ASC 326-30, the Company evaluates AFS debt securities at each reporting date to determine whether a decline in fair value below amortized cost is attributable to credit-related factors or non-credit factors. If a credit-related impairment is identified, the Company records an allowance for credit losses through earnings, limited to the difference between amortized cost and fair value. Non-credit related declines remain in accumulated other comprehensive income. If credit quality improves, previously recognized credit losses are reversed through earnings, up to the amount of prior allowance. The Company assesses credit risk based on issuer financial health, market conditions, and macroeconomic factors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(K)***  ***Property, plant and equipment, net*** 

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment. Depreciation is calculated over the asset's estimated useful life, using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the asset or the term of the lease, whichever is shorter. Estimated useful lives are as follows:

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| Land | Infinite |
| Plant and building | 20 years |
|  Machinery and equipment | 5-10 years |
|  Office equipment | 3-5 years |
|  Motor vehicles | 3-5 years |
|  Leasehold improvement | Over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful lives |

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The Company reassesses the reasonableness of the estimates of useful lives and residual values of long-lived assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the useful lives and residual values of a major asset or a major category of assets may not be reasonable. Factors that the Company considers in deciding when to perform an analysis of useful lives and residual values of long-lived assets include, but are not limited to, significant variance of a business or product line in relation to expectations, significant deviation from industry or economic trends, and significant changes or planned changes in the use of the assets. The analysis will be performed at the asset or asset category with the reference to the assets' conditions, current technologies, market, and future plan of usage and the useful lives of major competitors.

The costs and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired are eliminated from the Company's accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The cost of maintenance and repair is charged to expenses as incurred, whereas significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(l)***  ***Intangible assets, net*** 

Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and any recorded impairment. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line approach over the estimated economic useful lives of the assets as follows:

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|  Land use rights | 45.75-50 years |
|  Software | 3 years |
| Technology | 5 years |
| Trademark | 5 years |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(m)***  ***Impairment of long-lived assets*** 

The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets or asset group with determinable useful lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset or a group of assets' carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company measures the carrying amount of long-lived asset against the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets or asset group and their eventual disposition. The carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable when the sum of the undiscounted expected future net cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset being evaluated. Impairment loss is calculated as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value. Fair value is generally determined by discounting the cash flows expected to be generated by the assets or asset group, when the market prices are not readily available. The adjusted carrying amount of the assets become new cost basis and are depreciated over the assets' remaining useful lives. Long-lived assets are grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The impairment test is performed at the asset group level. There was no impairment recognized for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(n)***  ***Goodwill*** 

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill acquired in a business combination is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently when events and circumstances occur indicating that the recorded goodwill may be impaired. The Company performs impairment analysis on goodwill as of December 31 every year either beginning with a qualitative assessment, or starting with the quantitative assessment instead. The quantitative goodwill impairment test compares the fair values of each reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. A reporting unit constitutes a business for which discrete profit and loss financial information is available. The fair value of each reporting unit is established using a combination of expected present value of future cash flows. If the fair value of each reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is not considered to be impaired. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

In applying the goodwill impairment assessment, the Company may assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors may include, but are not limited to, economic, market and industry conditions, cost factors and overall financial performance of the reporting unit. If after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines it is "more-likely-than not" that the fair value is less than the carrying value, a quantitative assessment of goodwill is required.

The quantitative impairment test requires significant management judgments, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units, and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. The judgment in estimating the fair value of reporting units includes estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates and making other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value for each reporting unit.

Impairment loss for goodwill of nil and $209,130 was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(o)***  ***Long-term investment*** 

*<u>Equity method investments</u>*

Investee companies over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not have a controlling interest through investment in common shares or in substance common shares are accounted for using the equity method. Significant influence is generally considered to exist when the Company has an ownership interest in the voting stock of the investee between 20% and 50%, and other factors, such as representation on the investee's board of directors, voting rights and the impact of commercial arrangements, are also considered in determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate.

Under the equity method, the Company initially records its investment at cost and subsequently recognizes the Company's proportionate share of each equity investee's net income or loss after the date of investment into the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and accordingly adjusts the carrying amount of the investment. When the Company's share of losses in the equity investee equals or exceeds its interest in the equity investee, the Company does not recognize further losses, unless the Company has incurred obligations or made payments or guarantees on behalf of the equity investee.

*<u>Equity investments without readily determinable fair values</u>*

For investments in an investee over which the Company does not have significant influence, the Company carries the investment at cost and recognizes income as any dividends declared from distribution of investee's earnings. The Company reviews the equity investments without readily determinable fair values for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may no longer be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized in earnings equal to the difference between the investment's carrying amount and its fair value at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which the assessment is made. All equity investments, except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those resulting in the consolidation of the investee, be accounted for at fair value with all fair value changes recognized in income. For equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values the Company measures the equity investment at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the Company.

*<u>Impairment for long-term investment</u>*

The Company reviews its long-term investments for impairment whenever an event or circumstance indicates that the carrying amount of an investment may not be recoverable. The Company considers available quantitative and qualitative evidence in evaluating potential impairment of its long-term investments.

For equity securities without a readily determinable fair value that are accounted for under the measurement alternative, the Company performs a qualitative assessment to identify impairment indicators. If such indicators are present, the Company estimates the fair value of the investment and recognizes an impairment loss in earnings to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the fair value. The adjusted carrying amount becomes the new cost basis.

For equity securities measured at fair value, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings, and no separate impairment assessment is required.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(p)***  ***Revenue recognition*** 

The Company recognizes revenue when goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In determining when and how revenue is recognized from contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five-step analysis: (i) identification of a contract with the customer; (ii) determination of performance obligations; (iii) measurement of the transaction price; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance obligation.

The Company generates revenue primarily through sales of light-duty ECVs, sales of ECV parts, and sales of off-road electric vehicles.

The promised warranty does not provide the clients with a service in addition to the assurance that the product complies with agreed-upon contract specifications and is considered an assurance warranty. The warranty is not considered separate performance obligations and no revenue is associated with these services under ASC 606. Historically, the Company has not experienced material costs for quality assurance and, therefore, does not believe an accrual for these costs is necessary.

Revenue is recognized upon the satisfaction of its performance obligation (upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers) in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties (for example, value added taxes).

The Company acts as a principal in the revenue generating process and should recognize revenue on a gross basis. Revenues are measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring products to customers. The transaction price is generally fixed as specified in the contracts. The Company's contracts do not include explicit rights of return, and variable consideration is not significant.

All transactions are settled in cash within the normal credit period, and there is no financing component.

Shipping, handling costs and freight-out expenses for product shipments that occur prior to the customer obtaining control of the goods are accounted for as fulfilment costs rather than separate performance obligations and are recorded as selling and marketing expenses. These costs primarily include domestic transportation and other logistics expenses incurred prior to export under EXW, FOB or FCA arrangements, or costs incurred before delivery to customers.

The following table disaggregated the Company's revenues by product lines for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  Vehicles sales | $16646054 | $31658358 |
|  Spare-parts sales | 1730394 | 2977323 |
|  Other service income | 349689 | 428129 |
|  Net revenues | 18726137 | 35063810 |
|  Less: net revenues, discontinued operation | (645976) | (3766417) |
|  Net revenues, continuing operation | $18080161 | $31297393 |

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The Company's revenues are primarily derived from America, Europe and Asia. The following table set forth disaggregation of revenue by customer location.

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|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  **Primary geographical markets** |  |  |
|  Europe | $12804228 | $9485770 |
|  Asia | 4035448 | 4579104 |
|  America (1) | 1852544 | 20888931 |
|  Others | 33917 | 110005 |
|  Net revenues | 18726137 | 35063810 |
|  Less: Net revenues, discontinued operation | (645976) | (3766417) |
|  Net revenues, continuing operation | $18080161 | $31297393 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The decrease in revenue from the Americas for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to changes in the external trade environment, including increased tariffs and related uncertainties, which adversely affected the Company's sales activities in the U.S. market.

#### Contract Balances
Timing of revenue recognition was once the Company has determined that the customer has obtained control over the product. Accounts receivable represent revenue recognized for the amounts invoiced and/or prior to invoicing when the Company has satisfied its performance obligation and has an unconditional right to the payment.

Contractual liabilities primarily represent the Company's obligation to transfer additional goods or services to a customer for which the Company has received consideration. The consideration received remains a contractual liability until goods or services have been provided to the customer. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized $1,085,742 and $1,120,355 revenue that was included in contractual liabilities as of January 1, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The following table provided information about receivables and contractual liabilities from contracts with customers*:*

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|  | **December 31,**<br> **2025** | **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
|  Accounts receivable, net | $1426094 | $4688322 |
|  Less: accounts receivable, net, held for discontinued operation | (144856) | (1406457) |
|  Accounts receivable, net, held for continuing operation | 1281238 | 3281865 |
|  Contractual liabilities | $3106185 | $4202001 |
|  Less: contractual liabilities, held for discontinued operation | (84641) | (80696) |
|  Contractual liabilities, held for continuing operation | 3021544 | 4121305 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(q)***  ***Cost of goods sold*** 

Cost of goods sold mainly consists of production related costs including costs of raw materials, consumables, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, depreciation of property, plant and equipment, manufacturing waste treatment processing fees, cost of finished goods transferred between warehouses and inventory write-downs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(r)***  ***Advertising and promotional expenses*** 

Advertising related expenses, including promotion expenses and production costs of marketing materials, are charged to the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as incurred, and amounted to $393,963 and $3,569,176 for the continuing operation, and nil and $154,883 for the discontinued operation for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(s)***  ***Government subsidies*** 

The Company's PRC based subsidiaries received government subsidies from certain local governments. The Company's government subsidies consist of specific subsidies and other subsidies. Specific subsidies are subsidies that the local government has provided for a specific purpose, such as land fulfillment costs. Other subsidies are the subsidies that the local government has not specified its purpose for and are not tied to future trends or performance of the Company, receipt of such subsidy income is not contingent upon any further actions or performance of the Company and the amounts do not have to be refunded under any circumstances.

Specific subsidies relating to land use rights are accounted for as an income with the subsidy benefit reflected over the related asset useful life. Other subsidies are recognized as other income upon receipt as further performance by the Company is not required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(t)***  ***Income taxes*** 

The Company accounts for income tax using an asset and liability approach, which allows for the recognition of deferred tax benefits in future years. Under the asset and liability approach, deferred income taxes are recognized for differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The accounting for deferred tax calculation represents management's best estimate of the most likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns and related future anticipation. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized after considering all available evidence, both positive and negative.

Current income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities. As part of the process of preparing financial statements, the Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. Net operating losses are carried forward and credited by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years when the reported amounts of the asset or liability are expected to be recovered or settled, respectively. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as non-current. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.

As required by applicable tax law, interest on non-payment of income taxes and penalties associated with tax positions when a tax position does not meet the minimum statutory threshold to avoid payment of penalties recognized, if any, will be classified as a component of the provisions for income taxes. The tax returns of the Company and its Germany, Hong Kong and PRC subsidiaries are subject to examination by the relevant local tax authorities. The standard period in which Australian Taxation Office can amend an assessment is four years and there is no statute of limitation in the case of fraud or evasion. The statutory limitation period in Germany for the issue or correction of assessments is four years from the end of the year in which the return was filed. In the case of fraud and willful evasion, the investigation is extended to cover ten years of assessment. According to the Departmental Interpretation and Practice Notes No.11 (Revised) of the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Ordinance (the "HK tax laws"), an investigation normally covers the six years of the assessment prior to the year of the assessment in which the investigation commences. In the case of fraud and willful evasion, the investigation is extended to cover ten years of assessment. According to the PRC Tax Administration and Collection Law, the statute of limitations is three years if the underpayment of taxes is due to computational errors made by the taxpayer or the withholding agent. The statute of limitations is extended to five years under special circumstances, where the underpayment of taxes is more than RMB100,000. In the case of transfer pricing issues, the statute of limitation is ten years. There is no statute of limitation in the case of tax evasion. U.S. federal tax matters are open to examination for years 2015 through 2025. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not have any material interest or penalties associated with tax positions. The Company did not have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2025 or 2024. The Company does not expect that its assessment regarding unrecognized tax positions will materially change over the next 12 months.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(u)***  ***Foreign currency translation and transaction*** 

The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars ("USD" or "$"). The functional currency of certain of the Company's PRC subsidiaries and Simachinery HK is the Renminbi ("RMB"). The functional currency of CAE, CEGE and Antric GmbH is the Euro ("EUR"), and CEGI and the Company's other subsidiaries in United States and Hong Kong except for Simachinery HK is the USD. The functional currency of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. was Dominican Peso ("DOP"). The functional currency of Cenntro Automotive S.A.S. and Cenntro Electric Colombia S.A.S. was Colombian Peso ("COP"). The functional currency of Cenntro Elektromobilite Araçlar A.Ş was Turkish Lira ("TRY"). The functional currency of Cennatic Energy S. de R.L. de C.V. was Mexican Peso ("PESO").

Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates as of balance sheet date. Income and expenditures are translated at the average exchange rate of the reporting period. Capital accounts of the consolidated financial statements are translated into USD from RMB, EUR, Dominican peso ("DOP"), Colombian peso ("COP"), Turkish lira ("TRY"), and Mexican peso ("MXN") at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred. Translation adjustments are reported as cumulative translation adjustments and are shown as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the balance sheets. The rates are obtained from H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

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|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
|  Year end USD: RMB exchange rate |  | 6.9931 |  | 7.2993 |
|  Average USD: RMB exchange rate |  | 7.1875 |  | 7.1957 |
|  Year end USD: EUR exchange rate |  | 1.1736 |  | 1.0351 |
|  Average USD: EUR exchange rate |  | 1.1306 |  | 1.0820 |

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Foreign currency transactions denominated in currencies other than functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are re-measured at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at that date. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from re-measurement at year-end are recognized in foreign currency exchange gain/loss, net on the consolidated statement of operations.

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#### CENNTRO INC.

#### NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

#### (Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for number of shares)

#### NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(v)***  ***Comprehensive loss*** 

Comprehensive loss includes all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Among other disclosures, all items that are required to be recognized under current accounting standards as components of comprehensive loss are required to be reported in a financial statement that is presented with the same prominence as other financial statements. For the years presented, comprehensive loss includes net loss, the gain/loss from available for sale debt investments and the foreign currency translation changes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(w)***  ***Segments*** 

In accordance with ASC 280-10, Segment Reporting, the Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), identified as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, relies upon the consolidated results of operations as a whole when making decisions about allocating resources and assessing the performance of the Company. As a result of the assessment made by CODM, the Company has only one reportable segment. The Company does not distinguish between markets or segments for the purpose of internal reporting.

The Company's long-lived assets are substantially located in the PRC and United States. The following table presents long-lived assets by geographic segment as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

*Long-lived assets*

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  PRC | $18850948 | $18870911 |
|  US | 3510019 | 8544239 |
|  Europe | 1553990 | 1971381 |
|  Mexico | - | 3792146 |
|  Dominican | - | 395569 |
|  Others | 811 | 893 |
| Total long-lived assets | 23915768 | 33575139 |
| Less: long-lived assets, held for discontinued operation | - | - |
| Long-lived assets, held for continuing operation | $23915768 | $33575139 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(x)***  ***Share-based compensation expenses*** 

The Company's share-based compensation expenses are recorded in accordance with ASC 718.

Share-based awards to employees are measured based on the grant date fair value of the equity instrument issued and recognized as compensation expense net of a forfeiture rate on a straight-line basis, over the requisite service period, with a corresponding impact reflected in additional paid-in capital.

The estimate of forfeiture rate will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that the actual forfeiture rate differs, or is expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeiture rate will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(y)***  ***Convertible promissory notes*** 

The Company adopted ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20), effective for the year ended June 30, 2025. The Company accounts for its convertible debentures and notes primarily under ASC 470, Debt.

Under the amended guidance, convertible instruments are accounted for as a single liability instrument measured at amortized cost. This simplified approach eliminates the requirement under previous guidance to separately account for beneficial conversion features ("BCF") or cash conversion features ("CCF") in equity.

An exception to this single-instrument approach applies if an embedded conversion feature is required to be bifurcated from the host debt instrument and accounted for separately as a derivative under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). This is required when the conversion feature's economic characteristics are not considered clearly and closely related to the host debt, the feature meets the definition of a derivative, and it does not qualify for a scope exception from derivative accounting. If bifurcation is required, the embedded derivative is recognized as a liability and measured at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value reported in earnings. The portion of the proceeds allocated to the derivative creates a debt discount, which is amortized to interest expense over the term of the debt.

For instruments accounted for as a single liability, debt issuance costs are recorded as a direct deduction from the carrying amount and are amortized to interest expense over the term of the debt using the effective interest method. Upon conversion into shares in accordance with the original contractual terms, the carrying amount of the debt is reclassified to equity, and no gain or loss is recognized in the income statement.

The Company evaluates modifications of convertible debentures and notes to determine whether such modifications are substantial. If a modification is not substantial, it is accounted for as a modification of the existing instrument, with a revised effective interest rate based on the updated cash flows. If a modification is considered substantial, the existing instrument is derecognized and the new instrument is recognized, with any resulting difference recognized in earnings.

Upon extinguishment of convertible debentures and notes, including repayment or settlement, the difference between the carrying amount of the instrument and the consideration paid is recognized as a gain or loss in the consolidated statements of operations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(z)***  ***Derivative liability*** 

The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). Derivative instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets and are subsequently remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings.

Derivatives may arise from embedded features within convertible debentures and notes or from freestanding financial instruments. An embedded feature is bifurcated from the host contract and accounted for separately as a derivative when the feature's economic characteristics and risks are not clearly and closely related to those of the host contract, the feature meets the definition of a derivative, and it does not qualify for a scope exception under ASC 815.

If bifurcation is required, the embedded derivative is recognized as a derivative liability and measured at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The portion of the proceeds allocated to the derivative creates a debt discount, which is amortized to interest expense over the term of the host debt using the effective interest method.

For freestanding derivative instruments that are classified as liabilities, the Company measures such instruments at fair value at issuance and remeasures them at each reporting date, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings.

The Company evaluates modifications of contracts containing derivative features to determine whether such modifications result in the extinguishment of the original instrument or the continuation of the existing instrument. If the modification is considered substantial, the original derivative is derecognized and a new derivative is recognized at fair value, with any resulting difference recognized in earnings.

Upon settlement or termination of a derivative liability, the difference between the carrying amount of the derivative and the consideration paid is recognized in earnings.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(aa)***  ***Operating lease*** 

The Company accounts for its lease under ASC 842 Leases, and identifies lease as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant, or equipment (an identified asset) for a period of time in exchange for consideration. For all operating leases except for short-term leases, the Company recognizes operating right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are short-term lease and not recognized as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company recognizes lease expense for short-term leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the lease payments not yet paid, discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate over a similar term of the lease payments at lease commencement. Some of the Company's lease agreements contain renewal options; however, the Company do not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for renewal periods unless it is determined that the Company is reasonably certain of renewing the lease at inception or when a triggering event occurs. The right-of-use assets consist of the amount of the measurement of the lease liabilities and any prepaid lease payments. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, loss from early termination of lease contract of $717,633 and $2,218,120 were recognized, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(ab)***  ***Non-controlling Interest*** 

A non-controlling interest in subsidiaries represents the portion of the equity (net assets) in the subsidiaries not directly or indirectly attributable to the Company's shareholders. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component of equity on the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive loss are attributed to controlling and non-controlling interests.

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#### NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

#### (Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for number of shares)

#### NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(ac)***  ***Discontinued operations*** 

The Company classify the results of a component (or group of components) to be disposed ("disposal group") as a discontinued operation when the disposal group meets the held-for-sale criteria, is disposed of by sale or is disposed of other than by sale (e.g. abandonment) and when the disposal group represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on our operations and our financial results.

We report the operating results and cash flows related to the disposal group as discontinued operations for all periods presented in our consolidated statements of comprehensive loss and consolidated statements of cash flows, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ad)  ***Reclassification*** 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on net loss or financial position.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ae)  ***Business Combinations*** 

The Company accounts for its business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805 "Business Combinations." The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the acquisition date fair value of the assets transferred to the sellers, liabilities incurred by the Company and equity instruments issued by the Company. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are measured separately at their fair values as of the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any noncontrolling interests. The excess of (i) the total costs of acquisition, fair value of the noncontrolling interests and acquisition date fair value of any previously held equity interest in the acquiree over (ii) the acquisition date amounts of the identifiable net assets of the acquiree is recorded as goodwill.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(af)***  ***Recently issued accounting standards pronouncements*** 

The Company is an "emerging growth company" ("EGC") as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the "JOBS Act"). Under the JOBS Act, EGC can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act until such time as those standards apply to private companies. As a result, the Company's operating results and financial statements may not be comparable to the operating results and financial statements of other companies who have adopted the new or revised accounting standards.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, *Income Taxes* (Topic 740): *Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures* (ASU 2023-09), which requires disclosure of incremental income tax information within the rate reconciliation and expanded disclosures of income taxes paid, among other disclosure requirements. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company's management does not believe the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have a material impact on its financial statements and disclosures.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, *Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.* This new guidance is designed to improve the disclosures about the types of expenses, including employee compensation, depreciation, and amortization, and costs incurred related to inventory and manufacturing activities. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-01 to clarify certain provisions of ASU 2024-03, including its effective date and transition guidance. As clarified, the amendments in ASU 2024-03 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The guidance should be applied prospectively, with an option for retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, which amends ASC 326-20 to address the measurement of expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and current contract assets arising from transactions accounted for under ASC 606. The update introduces a practical expedient available to all entities and an accounting policy election specifically for non-public business entities that adopt the practical expedient, aiming to simplify and reduce the cost complexity associated with estimating expected credit losses for such financial assets. The guidance was developed in conjunction with the Private Company Council to respond to stakeholder concerns regarding the burdens of existing credit loss estimation requirements for these transactions. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and expects to adopt the guidance in its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027.

Except as mentioned above, the Company does not believe other recently issued but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations and comprehensive loss and statements of cash flows.

#### NOTE 3 – BUSINESS COMBINATION
<u>Acquisition of Hangzhou Hezhe's equity interest</u>

On June 23, 2021, the Company invested RMB2,000,000 (approximately $273,999) in Hangzhou Hezhe to acquire 20% of its equity interest. On May 8, 2024, the Company entered into a new equity investing agreement to acquire another 60% of Hangzhou Hezhe's equity interest, with the cash consideration amounted to RMB3,704,307 (approximately $511,638), and the share transfer was completed on May 21, 2024. The fair value of previously held equity interest is RMB1,234,769 (approximately $170,546) at the acquisition date. As of December 31, 2024, the Company held 80% of equity interest in Hangzhou Hezhe in total.

The transaction constitutes a business combination for accounting purposes and is accounted for using the acquisition method under ASC 805. Cenntro Inc. is deemed to be the accounting acquirer and the assets and liabilities of Hangzhou Hezhe are recorded at the fair value as of the date of the closing. The Company completed the valuations necessary to assess the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities and the non-controlling interests with the assistance from an independent valuation firm, resulting from which the amounts of goodwill were determined and recognized as of the respective acquisition dates. Loss of $149,872 from this acquisition was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2024 due to the difference between the carrying value of the equity method investment and its fair value as at the closing date.

The following was a summary of the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. RMB: USD exchange rate of 7.2401 as of April 30, 2024 was applied:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of May 21, 2024** | **As of May 21, 2024** |  |
|  | **RMB** | **USD** | **Amortization Period** |
| Current assets (1) | 7592974 | 1048739 |  |
| Property and equipment | 1383600 | 191102 | 3 - 10 years |
| Goodwill | 48514 | 6701 |  |
| Current liabilities | (2822703) | (389871) |  |
| Deferred tax liabilities | (28539) | (3941) |  |
| Noncontrolling interest | (1234769) | (170546) |  |
| Total | 4939077 | 682184 |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Current assets acquired primarily included cash and cash equivalent of $156,237, inventories of $887,447 and other current assets of $5,055.

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#### NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts receivable, net were summarized as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  Accounts receivable | $7307154 | $6706364 |
|  Less: provision for credit losses | (5881060) | (2018042) |
|  Total accounts receivable, net | 1426094 | 4688322 |
|  Less: accounts receivable, net, held for discontinued operations | (144856) | (1406457) |
|  Accounts receivable, net, held for continuing operations | $1281238 | $3281865 |

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The changes in the provision for credit losses were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  Balance at the beginning of the year | $2018042 | $1912268 |
|  Additions | 4069452 | 393873 |
|  Write-off | (513229) | (174198) |
|  Foreign exchange | 306795 | (113901) |
|  Balance at the end of the year | 5881060 | 2018042 |
|  Less: balance of held for discontinued operations | (3241658) | (1534996) |
|  Balance of held for continuing operations | $2639402 | $483046 |

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#### NOTE 5 - INVENTORIES
Inventories were summarized as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  Raw material | $8128078 | $10071694 |
|  Work-in-progress | 1925771 | 1395282 |
|  Goods in transit | 39682 | 129821 |
|  Finished goods | 22340107 | 25655019 |
|  Inventories, gross | 32433638 | 37251816 |
|  Less: inventory valuation allowance | (9179135) | (8255880) |
|  Total inventories, net | 23254503 | 28995936 |
|  Less: inventories, net, held for discontinued operations | (1318610) | (4983432) |
|  Inventories, net, held for continuing operations | $21935893 | $24012504 |

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The changes in inventory valuation allowance were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  Balance at the beginning of the year | $8255880 | $3504333 |
|  Addition | 2554421 | 6462514 |
|  Write-off | (1850440) | (1626613) |
|  Foreign exchange | 219274 | (84354) |
|  Balance at the end of the year | $9179135 | $8255880 |

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#### NOTE 6 – PREPAYMENT AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS, NET
Prepayment and other current assets, net consisted of the following:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  Advance to suppliers | $9034026 | $13435558 |
|  Deductible input value added tax | 6303559 | 5284726 |
| Loans to a third party(1) | 1353975 | - |
|  Others | 1050703 | 1087315 |
| Less: provision for credit losses | (1514639) | (696698) |
|  Prepayment and other current assets, net | 16227624 | 19110901 |
|  Less: prepayment and other current assets, net, held for discontinued operations | (1214361) | (1035486) |
|  Prepayment and other current assets, net, held for continuing operations | $15013263 | $18075415 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Loans to a third party mainly represent amounts due from Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. that were reclassified as loans to a third party following the loss of control of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. in April 2025. Upon deconsolidation, the outstanding receivable balances were no longer eliminated in consolidation and were therefore presented as loans to a third party. These loans are unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand. The Company assesses the collectability of such balances and records an allowance for expected credit losses in accordance with ASC 326.

The changes in the provision for credit losses were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  Balance at the beginning of the year | $696698 | $752191 |
|  Additions | 1296867 | - |
|  Write-off (1) | (500511) | (35448) |
|  Foreign exchange | 21585 | (20045) |
|  Balance at the end of the year | 1514639 | 696698 |
|  Less: balance of held for discontinued operations | (1514639) | (696698) |
|  Balance of held for continuing operations | $- | $- |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The write-off for the year ended December 31, 2025 mainly related to (i) write-off of previously provided doubtful accounts in Cenntro Machinery, which was deregistered during the year, and (ii) Wuhu Bodge Automobile Co., Ltd., which was also deregistered, leading to the write-off of outstanding receivable balances.

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#### NOTE 7 – LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(a)***  ***Equity method investments, net*** 

Equity method investments consisted of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  Hangzhou Entropy Yu Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) ("Entropy Yu") <sup>(1)</sup> | $2159481 | $2068951 |
|  Able 2rent GmbH (DEU) <sup>(2)</sup> | 108332 | 89533 |
|  Less: impairment<sup>(2)</sup> | (108332) | - |
|  Total equity method investment, net | 2159481 | 2158484 |
|  Less: equity method investment, net, held for discontinued operations | - | (89533) |
|  Equity method investment, net, held for continuing operations | $2159481 | $2068951 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) On September 25, 2022, the Company invested RMB15,400,000 (approximately $2,202,171) in Entropy Yu to acquire 99.355% of the partnership entity's equity interest. The Company accounts for the investment under the equity method because the Company controls 50% of voting interests in partnership matters and material matters must be agreed upon by all partners. The Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over Entropy Yu.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) On March 22, 2022, CAE invested EUR100,000 (approximately $117,360) in Able 2rent GmbH (DEU) to acquire 50% of its equity interest. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized full impairment of Able 2rent GmbH (DEU). The impairment was primarily due to a sustained decline in the investee's operating performance and the lack of sufficient, reliable financial and operational information to support the recoverability of the carrying amount.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(b)***  ***Equity investment without readily determinable fair values, net*** 

Equity investments without readily determinable fair values, net consisted of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  HW Electro Co., Ltd. <sup>(1)</sup> | $1000000 | $1000000 |
|  EEE Truck Solutions Group Inc. <sup>(2)</sup> | 693780 | - |
|  Total equity investment without readily determinable fair values, net | 1693780 | 1000000 |
|  Less: equity investment without readily determinable fair values, net, held for discontinued operations | - | - |
|  Equity investment without readily determinable fair values, net, held for continuing operations | $1693780 | $1000000 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The Company owned approximately 3% of equity interest in HW Electro Co., Ltd. ("HWE") at initial investment cost of $1,000,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) In 2025, the Company acquired certain investment in a private company through a nonmonetary transaction by transferring the ownership of eight vehicles produced by the Company in the normal business with an aggregate market value of $693,780. Upon the completion of the transaction, the Company obtained 12% of equity interest in EEE Truck Solutions Group Inc. (the "EEE"), with no significant influence which leads the transaction to be in the scope of ASC 321 and the investment was recorded as an equity investment without readily determinable fair value, with initial cost based on the fair value of the vehicles transferred which is in accordance with ASC 606-10-32-21 through 24 based on the selling price of the goods promised to the customer due to the lack of fair value of the equity interests in EEE acquired.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(c)***  ***Debt security investments*** 

On July 24, 2023, the Company purchased a $1,000,000 convertible note (the "Convertible Note") from third party Acton, Inc. (the "Issuer"), with the interest rate of 5% per annum and due in June 2024. At any time on or after the maturity date, the convertible loan will convert into shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the outstanding principal balance and unpaid accrued interest of the convertible loan as of the date of such conversion by the applicable conversion price. In July and August 2023, the Company paid a total amount of $600,000 to the Issuer. On August 30, 2024, the two parties made amendments to the purchase agreement to reduce the total purchase amount from $1,000,000 to $600,000 and extend the maturity date to July 24, 2025. On August 7, 2025, the two parties made amendments to extend the maturity date to July 24, 2026. Before the Maturity Date, the Issuer is entitled to calling for immediate conversion of the Convertible Note (for amount of full principal and accrued interest as of the date of conversion) provided that any of the following three conditions is satisfied: i) The Issuer closes a financing transaction of not less than $3,000,000 with pre-money valuation not lower than $38,250,000; ii) A person or entity, or a group acquires more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding voting power of the Issuer or all or substantially all of the assets of the Issuer; iii) The Issuer completes an initial public offering at a major US stock exchange with total market cap not lower than $38,250,000. Given Acton's limited operating scale, declining revenue, weak liquidity and the uncertain recoverability of its assets, management concluded that the recoverability of future cash flows associated with this financial asset is highly uncertain. Accordingly, for the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized full credit loss of this investment. The balance of debt investments, held for continuing operations was nil and $641,712, respectively, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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#### NOTE 8 – INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITY
Investment in equity security consisted of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  MineOne Fix Income Investment I L.P <sup>(1)</sup> | $- | $26604319 |
|  Total investment in equity security | - | 26604319 |
|  Less: investment in equity security, held for discontinued operations | - | - |
|  Investment in equity security, held for continuing operations | $- | $26604319 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) On October 12, 2022, the Company entered into a subscription agreement with MineOne Partners Limited, a partnership incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, for purchase of $25 million partnership shares in MineOne Fix Income Investment I L.P ("MineOne"), over which MineOne Partners Limited is the General Partner. The Company held 100% of the limited partnership equity of MineOne and was entitled to a fixed return of 5% per annum on the investment amount, and had the rights to sell all or any portion of its partnership interest after the second anniversary of the investment if the Company gave at least ten business days' prior notice to the General Partner and received the consent of General Partner ("GP"). MineOne focuses on private credit loans, convertible bridge, and personal factoring. The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in debt and equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such determinations at each balance sheet date. The private equity fund is measured at fair value with gains and losses recognized in earnings.

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company received distribution of nil and $500,000 of investment in MineOne, respectively.

The Company evaluates whether NAV remains representative of fair value at each reporting date, considering, among other factors, liquidity restrictions, the financial condition of the investee, and the ability to realize returns and concluded that the reported NAV was not representative of fair value as of the balance sheet date. Accordingly the Company reassessed the fair value of the investment using a market participant perspective and considered the lack of observable market transactions and significant uncertainty regarding recoverability, with a conclusion reached that the fair value of the investment to be fully reduced to nil as of December 31, 2025.

#### NOTE 9 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  At cost: |  |  |
|  Plant and building | $14497063 | $13856845 |
|  Land | 1063270 | 1063270 |
|  Machinery and equipment | 4620424 | 3575885 |
|  Leasehold improvement | 924396 | 1545417 |
|  Office equipment | 2152609 | 2497514 |
|  Motor vehicles | 1321308 | 1412266 |
|  Construction in progress | 117415 | 418340 |
|  Total | 24696485 | 24369537 |
|  Less: accumulated depreciation | (7703231) | (6019046) |
|  Impairment | (1076529) | (949485) |
|  Property, plant and equipment, net | 15916725 | 17401006 |
|  Less: property, plants and equipment, net, held for discontinued operations | - | - |
|  Property, plants and equipment, net, held for continuing operations | $15916725 | $17401006 |

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Depreciation expenses charged to the continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were $1,760,825 and $1,588,642, respectively. There's no depreciation expense of discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

There's no impairment loss in property, plant and equipment of continuing operations and discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

#### NOTE 10 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets, net consisted of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  At cost: |  |  |
|  Land use right | $5669331 | $5431507 |
|  Trademark | 859075 | 757693 |
|  Technology | 779270 | 687306 |
|  Software | 120258 | 115035 |
|  Total | 7427934 | 6991541 |
|  Less: accumulated amortization | (1284158) | (766239) |
|  Intangible assets, net | 6143776 | 6225302 |
|  Less: intangible assets, net, held for discontinued operations | - | - |
|  Intangible assets, net, held for continuing operations | $6143776 | $6225302 |

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Amortization expenses charged to the continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were $434,200 and $422,221, respectively.

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#### NOTE 11 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  Professional fees payable | $3665567 | $2861695 |
|  Payable to suppliers | 3306000 | 3697743 |
|  Others | - | 110739 |
|  Total accounts payable | 6971567 | 6670177 |
|  Less: accounts payable, held for discontinued operations | (1439004) | (1534467) |
|  Accounts payable, held for continuing operations | $5532563 | $5135710 |

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#### NOTE 12 – ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities were summarized as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  Accrued litigation compensation | $1784127 | $1761275 |
|  Loan from third parties <sup>(1)</sup> | 2358478 | 626516 |
|  Rent payable - early termination of leases | 1359804 | - |
|  Accrued expenses | 548384 | 411941 |
|  Other taxes payable | 590976 | 624404 |
|  Employee payroll and welfare payables | 1627702 | 271147 |
|  Credit card payable | 167682 | 111703 |
|  Accrued interest for convertible promissory note | 44080 | 270690 |
|  Others | 446305 | 379600 |
|  Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 8927538 | 4457276 |
|  Less: accrued expenses and other current liabilities, held for discontinued operations | (579443) | (809773) |
|  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities, held for continuing operations | $8348095 | $3647503 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) This mainly represented the loans from Aqua Pyro Limited, JCE Partners LLC, Bsquare Realty, Inc., Hongbo Jin, Gregory Hancke Hurzzeitdarlehen, Meiya Xu, Suleiman International, Commas International Holding, LLC, Barclays West Corporation, Domat (Hong Kong) Holdings Limited and Melton Corporation Limited. From April 30, 2024 to December 22, 2025 the Company entered into agreements with Aqua Pyro Limited, JCE Partners LLC, Bsquare Realty, Inc., Hongbo Jin, Suleiman International and Domat (Hong Kong) Holdings Limited to borrow interest-free loans of $258,832, $200,000, $100,000, $110,000, $300,000 and $350,000, which were due on April 29, 2026, March 9, 2027, March 31, 2026, March 27, 2026, April 9, 2026 and December 23, 2026, respectively. On March 5, 2025, the Company entered an agreement with Gregory Hancke Hurzzeitdarlehen to borrow EUR99,000 (approximately $116,186), with interest rate of 7.50% per annum and due on December 31, 2026, for which principal of EUR25,000 (approximately $29,340) was repaid as of December 31, 2025. On January 23, 2025, the Company entered an agreement with Meiya Xu to borrow RMB400,000 (approximately $57,199), with the interest rate of 3.45% and due on December 31, 2026. On June 20, 2025, the Company entered an agreement with Commas International Holding, LLC to borrow $250,000, with the interest rate of 5.00% and due on June 18, 2026. On August 4, 2025 and November 21, 2025, the Company entered an agreement with Barclays West Corporation to borrow $405,000, with the interest rate of 6.00% and due on August 4, 2026 and November 24, 2026. On November 6, 2025, the Company entered an agreement with Melton Corporation Limited to borrow $192,000, with the interest rate of 8.00% and due on November 6, 2026.

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#### NOTE 13 –SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM BANK LOANS

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | |  |  | | **As of**<br> **December 31,**<br> **2025** | **As of**<br> **December 31,**<br> **2025** | **As of**<br> **December 31,**<br> **2024** | **As of**<br> **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
|  **Bank and other financial institution** | **Annual**<br> **Interest**<br> **Rate** | **Start** | **Maturity** | **Principal** | **Current**<br> **portion** | **Non-**<br> **current**<br> **portion** | **Current**<br> **portion** | **Non-**<br> **current**<br> **portion** |
|  Bank of Multiple Promerica Republic Dominicana <sup>(1)</sup> | 10.00% | April and June 2024 | April and June 2029 | $- | $- | $- | $86778 | $362386 |
|  Bank of Multiple Promerica Republic Dominicana <sup>(2)</sup> | 10.00% | June and July 2024 | May 2025 | - | - | - | 162836 | - |
|  Zhejiang Changxing Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. <sup>(3)</sup> | 3.20% | December 2025 | December 2026, December 2027 and December 2028 | 1215484 | 1430 | 1214054 | - | - |
|  Industrial and Commercial Bank of China<sup>(4)</sup> | 2.50% | June to December 2025 | June to December 2026 | 1258383 | 1258383 | - | - | - |
|  Total borrowings |  |  |  | 2473867 | 1259813 | 1214054 | 249614 | 362386 |
|  Less: borrowings, held for discontinued operations |  |  |  | - | - | - | - | - |
|  Borrowings, held for continuing operations |  |  |  | $2473867 | 1259813 | 1214054 | $249614 | $362386 |

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(1) On April 30, 2024 and June 21, 2024, Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. borrowed $408,000 and $92,000 from Bank of Multiple Promerica Republic Dominicana, with the interest of 10% and the due date of April 29, 2029 and June 20, 2029, respectively. Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. should repay the loan monthly in five years after the month the loans were borrowed. As of December 31, 2025, Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. was no longer a subsidiary of the Company.

(2) In April 2024, Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. was granted bank facility of DOP10,000,000 (approximately $159,644) or equivalent USD from Bank of Multiple Promerica Republic Dominicana, with the interest of 10%, with the contract term of five years. During the term of this agreement, the facility shall be reviewed on each annual calendar date. As of December 31, 2025, Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. was no longer a subsidiary of the Company.

(3) On December 23, 2025, the Company borrowed RMB 8,500,000 (approximately $1,215,484) from Zhejiang Changxing Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd., with the interest of 3.20% per annum, with the period from December 29, 2025 to December 20, 2028.

(4) On May 13, 2025, the Company was granted bank facility of RMB10,000,000 (approximately $1,404,692) from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, with the interest of 2.50%, with the period from May 13, 2025 to May 12, 2028. From May 2025 to September 2025, loan principle of $1,516,607 was borrowed from the bank and will be due in one year. From July 2025 to September 2025, loan principal of $623,263 was repaid. On October 14, 2025, an additional loan of $110,802 was borrowed. The loan was pledged by the plants and building and land use right with net value of $15,563,984.

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#### NOTE 14 - INCOME TAXES
*<u>Australia</u>*

CEGL is subject to a tax rate of 25%.

*<u>United States</u>*

U.S. subsidiaries are subject to a federal tax rate of 21% and respective state tax rate. On December 22, 2017, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" ("The 2017 Tax Act") was enacted in the United States. Under the provisions of the Act, the U.S. corporate tax rate decreased from 34% to 21%. The 2017 Tax Act imposed a global intangible low-taxed income tax ("GILTI"), which is a new tax on certain off-shore earnings at an effective rate of 10.5% for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 (increasing to 13.125% for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025) with a partial offset for foreign tax credits.

State corporate income tax rate was 0% and 9% in Nevada and New Jersey.

*<u>Europe</u>*

Subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and Turkey are subject to a tax rate of 15.825%, 25%, 24%, 19% and 25%, respectively. The German tax rate presented above represents the federal corporate income tax plus solidarity surcharge and does not include municipal trade tax, which varies by jurisdiction.

*<u>Hong Kong</u>*

In accordance with the relevant tax laws and regulations of Hong Kong, a company registered in Hong Kong is subject to income taxes within Hong Kong at the applicable tax rate on taxable income. Effective from April 1, 2018, a two-tier corporate income tax system was officially implemented in Hong Kong, which is 8.25% for the first HK$2.0 million profits, and 16.5% for the subsequent profits, it is exempted from the Hong Kong income tax on its foreign-derived income. CEGI's subsidiaries, CAG HK and Simachinery HK, are registered in Hong Kong as intermediate holding companies, subject to an income tax rate of 16.5% for taxable income earned in Hong Kong. Payments of dividends from Hong Kong subsidiaries to CEGI are not subject to any Hong Kong withholding tax.

*<u>PRC</u>*

Pursuant to the tax laws and regulations of the PRC, the Company's applicable enterprise income tax ("EIT") rate is 25%. Jiangsu Tooniu Tech Co. Limited and Hangzhou Hengzhong Tech Co., Limited qualify as Small and micro enterprises in the PRC, and are entitled to pay a reduced income tax rate of 5%.

*<u>Mexico</u>*

Cennatic Energy S. de R.L. de C.V. is subject to a tax rate of 30%.

*<u>Colombia</u>*

Starting from 2023, the income tax rate of companies in Colombia was gradually increased from 30% to 35% and remaining at 35% in 2024 and 2025. Cenntro Automotive S.A.S. and Cenntro Electric Colombia S.A.S. are subject to a tax rate of 35% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) **Income taxes** 

Income tax benefit for years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $52,920 and $35,524.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,**<br> **2025** | **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| Current tax (benefit) expense | $(2965) | $12327 |
| Deferred tax benefit | (49955) | (47851) |
| Total tax benefit | (52920) | (35524) |
| Less: tax expense of discontinued operation | - | - |
| Tax benefit of continuing operation | $(52920) | $(35524) |

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The components of losses before income taxes are summarized as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended**<br> **December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br> **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| PRC | $(12000684) | $(16182770) |
| US | (26402024) | (11440101) |
| Europe | (6604383) | (14244854) |
| Australia | (27499020) | (1406267) |
| Others | (568739) | (1670149) |
| Total losses before income taxes | (73074850) | (44944141) |
|  Less: losses before income taxes for discontinued operations | (4135717) | (10795692) |
|  Losses before income taxes for continuing operations | $(68939133) | $(34148449) |

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Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, are summarized as follows. The amounts presented represent cash payments for income taxes made in the respective jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended**<br> **December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br> **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| PRC | $- | $- |
| US | - | - |
| Europe | - | - |
| Australia | - | - |
| Others | - | - |
| Total | $- | $- |

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As the main business operations were concentrated in China, PRC statutory income tax rate was applied. The actual income tax expense reported in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 differs from the amount computed by applying the PRC statutory income tax rate to income before income taxes due to the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
|  | **Amount** | **Percentage** | **Amount** | **Percentage** |
|  Loss before provision for income tax | $(73074850) |  | $(44944141) |  |
|  PRC statutory income tax rate | 25% |  | 25% |  |
|  Income tax expense at the PRC statutory rate | (18268712) | 25.0% | (11236035) | 25.0% |
|  Effect of preferential tax rate | 549898 | (0.8)% | 121460 | (0.3)% |
|  Effect of international tax rates | 1067905 | (1.5)% | 999558 | (2.2)% |
|  Effect of non-deductible expenses | 715517 | (1.0)% | 34568 | (0.1)% |
|  Effect of research and development deduction | (158580) | 0.2% | (316368) | 0.7% |
|  Fair value change of warrant liability | (87688) | 0.1% | 1035 | 0.0% |
|  Impairment loss of goodwill | - | 0.0% | 55874 | (0.1)% |
|  Effect of valuation allowance | 16128740 | (21.9)% | 10304384 | (22.9)% |
|  Total income tax benefit | $(52920) | 0.1% | $(35524) | 0.1% |

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#### NOTE 14 - INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) **Deferred taxes liabilities, net** 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the deferred income tax liabilities balances as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December** <br> **31,**<br> **2025** | **December** <br> **31,**<br> **2024** |
| Deferred income tax assets: |  |  |
|  Impairment loss | $5653911 | $4701765 |
|  Change in fair value of financial instrument | 3680165 | 1183965 |
|  Capitalization of research and experimental costs | 850838 | - |
|  Amortization of research and experimental expenses in United States | - | 1073895 |
|  Net operating loss carry forwards | 55282430 | 43534620 |
|  Lease liabilities | 84428 | - |
|  Accrued expenses | (138794) | - |
|  Total deferred income tax assets | 65412978 | 50494245 |
|  Valuation allowance | (65412978) | (50494245) |
|  Deferred income tax assets, net | $- | $- |
|  Deferred tax liabilities: |  |  |
|  Assets valuation increase from acquisition | (142312) | (171558) |
|  Total deferred tax liabilities | (142312) | (171558) |
|  Net deferred tax liabilities | (142312) | (171558) |

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The valuation allowances as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were provided for the deferred income tax assets of certain subsidiaries, which were at cumulative loss positions. In assessing the realization of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible or utilizable.

For entities incorporated in Hong Kong, net losses of $3,483,667 can be carried forward indefinitely.

For entities incorporated in the U.S., federal net operating losses of $72,118,331 can be carried forward indefinitely subject to a limitation in utilization against 80% of annual taxable income. Federal net operating losses of $3,740,668, $1,430,246, $744,848, and $1,512,798 will expire if unused by 2035, 2036, 2037 and 2038, respectively.

For entities incorporated in the PRC, net losses can be carried forward for five years. PRC net losses of $48,778,303 were available to offset future taxable income. Net losses of $2,182,986, $5,393,901, $10,451,706, $13,134,121 and $12,302,644 will expire, if unused, by 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, respectively.

For entities incorporated in German, net losses of $39,831,028 can be carried forward indefinitely.

For entities incorporated in Australia, net losses of $60,900,732 can be carried forward indefinitely.

Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("IRC"), Section 382 provides that, after an ownership change, the amount of a loss corporation's taxable income for any post-change year that may be offset by pre-change losses shall not exceed the IRC Section 382 limitation for that year. The IRC Section 382 limitation generally equals the fair market value of the old loss corporation multiplied by the long-term tax-exempt rate. A loss corporation is any corporation that has a net operating loss, a net operating loss carryforward, or a net unrealized built-in loss for the taxable year in which the ownership change occurs. An ownership change is a greater than 50-percentage point increase in ownership by five-percent shareholders.

The Company has not yet performed an IRC Section 382 analysis to determine whether an ownership change has occurred and whether any tax attributes are limited. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets and does not expect to utilize its tax attributes. Once the Company utilizes its tax attributes, a complete IRC Section 382 analysis will be performed.

*<u>Uncertain tax positions</u>*

The Company evaluates each uncertain tax position (including the potential application of interest and penalties) based on the technical merits, and measures the unrecognized benefits associated with the tax positions. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions or any unrecognized liabilities, interest or penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits. The Company does not believe that its uncertain tax benefits position will materially change over the next twelve months.

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#### NOTE 15 - LEASES
The Company leases offices space under non-cancellable operating leases. The Company considers those renewal or termination options that are reasonably certain to be exercised in the determination of the lease term and initial measurement of right of use assets and lease liabilities. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheets.

The Company determines whether a contract is or contains a lease at inception of the contract and whether that lease meets the classification criteria of a finance or operating lease.

The Company's lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

Loss from early termination of lease contract were 717,633 and 2,218,120 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, resulting from the early termination of the Company's operating leases.

A summary of lease cost of continuing operations recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Operating leases cost excluding short-term lease expenses | $2490512 | $3392185 |
| Short-term lease expenses | 195406 | 316959 |
| Total | $2685918 | $3709144 |

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A summary of supplemental information related to operating leases held for continuing operations were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December** <br> **31, 2025** | **December** <br> **31, 2024** |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | $1167694 | $3955966 |
| Weighted average remaining lease term | 2.05 years | 4.28 years |
| Weighted average discount rate | 6.42% | 7.58% |

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The Company's lease agreements do not have a discount rate that is readily determinable. The incremental borrowing rate is determined at lease commencement or lease modification and represents the rate of interest the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term and an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.

The following table summarized the maturity of lease liabilities held for continuing operations under operating leases as of December 31, 2025:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | **Operating**<br> **Leases** |
| For the years ended December 31, |  |
| 2026 | 1466487 |
| 2027 | 748048 |
| 2028 | 152758 |
| 2029 | 42799 |
| Total lease payments | 2410092 |
| Less: imputed interest | 134202 |
| **Total** | 2275890 |
| Less: current portion | 1434441 |
| Non-current portion | 841449 |

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A summary of lease cost of discontinued operations recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Operating leases cost excluding short-term lease expenses | $- | $509552 |
| Short-term lease expenses | 240765 | 427390 |
| Total | $240765 | $936942 |

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A summary of supplemental information related to operating leases held for discontinued operations were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | $33427 | $511628 |
| Weighted average remaining lease term | - | - |
| Weighted average discount rate | - | 3.18% |

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No lease liabilities held for discontinued operations under operating leases as of December 31, 2025.

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#### NOTE 16 - CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE AND WARRANT
*Convertible Promissory Note*

On July 20, 2022, the Company issued to investors a convertible promissory note (the "Note") in the aggregate principal amount of $61,215,000 due on July 19, 2023, unless earlier repurchased, converted or redeemed. On January 3, 2023, August 11, 2023, January 17, 2024 and December 23, 2024, the Company and the investors made amendments to extend the due date to July 19, 2023, January 19, 2024, January 19, 2025 and January 19, 2026, respectively. The Note bears interest at a rate of 8% per annum, and the net proceeds after deducting issuance expenses was $54,069,000.

The main terms of the Note are summarized as follows:

<u>Conversion feature</u>

At any time after the issue date until the Note is no longer outstanding, this Note shall be convertible, in whole or in part, into common stock at the option of the holder, at any time and from time to time.

<u>Redemption feature</u>

If the Company shall carry out one or more subsequent financings in excess of $25,000,000 in gross proceeds, the holder shall have the right to (i) require the Company to first use up to 10% of the gross proceeds of such subsequent financing if the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Note is in excess of $30,000,000 and (ii) require the Company to first use up to 20% of the gross proceeds of such subsequent financing if the outstanding principal amount of the Note is $30,000,000 or less to redeem all or a portion of this Note for an amount in cash equal to the Mandatory Redemption Amount equal to 1.08 multiplied by the sum of principal amount subject to the mandatory redemption, plus accrued but unpaid interest, plus liquidated damages, if any, and any other amounts.

In addition, if the closing price of the common stock on the principal trading market is below the floor price of $1.00 per share for a period of ten consecutive trading days, the holder shall have the right to require the Company to redeem the sum of principal amount plus accrued but unpaid interest under the Note.

<u>Contingent interest feature</u>

The Note is subject to certain customary events of default. If any event of default occurs, the outstanding principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest, liquidated damages and other amounts owing, shall become immediately due and payable, and at the holder's election, in cash at the mandatory default amount or in common stock at the mandatory default amount at a conversion price equal to 85% of the 10-day volume weighted average price. Commencing 5 days after the occurrence of any event of default, the interest shall accrue at an interest rate equal to the lesser of 10% per annum or the maximum rate permitted under applicable law.

The financial liability was initially measured at its issue-date estimated fair value and subsequently remeasured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at each reporting period date. The remaining estimated fair value adjustment is presented as other income (expense) in the consolidated statement of operations, as change in fair value of convertible notes.

<u>Note amendment May 2025</u> 

On May 16, 2025, the Company and About Investment Pte. Ltd., a Singapore exempt private company limited by shares ("Holder") entered into an amendment (the "Note Amendment") to the Note originally issued by the Company on July 20, 2022, in an original principal amount of $52,237,500.

Pursuant to the Note Amendment, the parties have agreed to amend the floor price of any conversions of the Note to $0.202 per share (equivalent to $12.12 per share after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) equal to an eighty percent (80%) discount of the closing bid price of the Company's common stock during the trading day immediately preceding the Note Amendment, which will be adjusted accordingly in the event of a share split or combination. The terms of the Amended Note continue to grant the Holder the right to convert from time to time at its election, all or any portion of the outstanding balance of the Note into shares of common stock of the Company at the conversion price, which is equal to the lesser of (i) the fixed conversion price or (ii) eighty-five percent (85%) of the ten(10)-day VWAP during the ten (10) consecutive trading days ending on the trading day that is immediately prior to the applicable conversion date, and in each case subject to adjustment set forth in the Note.

<u>Conversion of Note, Exchange Agreement and 2025 Convertible Note</u>

On October 8, 2025, About Investment Pte. Ltd. executed its rights to convert the Note to ordinary shares upon certain default trigger event underlying certain terms of the Note by submitting a conversion notice, resulting in an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares issued with total principal of $11,174,350 applied against the Note. On October 23, 2025, the Company and the Holder further entered into an exchange agreement, pursuant to which the Company issued a new convertible note in a principal amount of $4,000,000 (the "2025 Convertible Note") in exchange for the cancellation of the existing Note.

The 2025 Convertible Note bears interest at a rate of 8% per annum and matures on January 19, 2026. At any time after the issuance date until the 2025 Convertible Note is no longer outstanding, the 2025 Convertible Note shall be convertible, in whole or in part, into shares of common stock at the option of the Holder, at a fixed conversion price of $0.10 per share (equivalent to $6.0 per share after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026), subject to adjustment for stock splits or combinations.

Between October 23, 2025 and December 31, 2025, $1,200,000 of principal under the 2025 Convertible Note was converted into 12,000,000 shares (equivalent to 200,000 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) of common stock. As of December 31, 2025, outstanding principal was $2,800,000.

The movement of the Note during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

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|:---|:---|
|  | **Liability component** |
| As of December 31, 2023 | $9956000 |
| Fair value change recognized | (4000) |
| As of December 31, 2024 | $9952000 |
| Fair value change of the Convertible Note | 9984801<br>|
| Conversion of convertible bonds into shares | (15980904) |
| As of December 31, 2025 | $3955897 |

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The estimated fair value of and 2025 Convertible Note as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was computed using a Binomial lattice model and a Monte Carlo Simulation Model, respectively, which incorporates significant inputs that are not observable in the market, and thus represents a Level 3 measurement within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. The unobservable inputs utilized for measuring the fair value of the Note and 2025 Convertible Note reflect the Company's assumptions about the assumptions what market participants would use in valuing the instruments the respective measurement dates, including the Company's historical stock price volatility, risk-free rates based on U.S. Treasury Strip yields, and yields of comparable debt instruments.

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#### NOTE 16 - CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE AND WARRANT (CONTINUED)
We determined the fair value by using the following key inputs to the Binomial Tree Model as of December 31, 2025 and the Monte Carlo Simulation Model as of December 31, 2024:

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| Fair Value Assumptions - Convertible Promissory Note | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| Face value principal payable | $2800000 | $9953381 |
| Original conversion price\* | $6.0 per share | $74.25 per share |
| Interest Rate | 8.00% | 8.00% |
| Expected term (years) | 0.05 | 1.05 |
| Volatility | 59.00% | 59.62% |
| Market yield (range) | 9.78% | 9.24% |
| Risk free rate | 0.76% | 4.33% |
| Issue date | October 23, 2025 | July 20, 2022 |
| Maturity date | January 19, 2026 | January 19, 2026 |

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\*On April 13, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every sixty (60) shares of the Company's common stock were automatically combined into one (1) share of common stock, with any fractional shares rounded up to the nearest whole share.

All share and per share amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.

*Warrant*

Accompany with the Note, the Company issued to the same investor warrants to purchase up to 2,473,334 warrant shares (equivalent to 41,222 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.61 per share (equivalent to $96.6 per share after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026), which may be exercised by the holders on a cashless basis by using Black-Scholes model to determine the net settlement shares.

Additionally, after the Company completed the above Note financing, the Company issued to the placement agent warrants to purchase 247,333 warrant shares (equivalent to 4,122 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) of the Company at same day, as part of the underwriter's commission. The warrants were issued with an exercise price of $1.77 per share (equivalent to $106.2 per share after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026).

Both warrants are exercisable from the date of issuance and have a term of five years from the date of issuance. They were presented as liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value in accordance with ASC 480 "Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity". The liabilities then will be remeasured every reporting period with any change to fair value recorded as other income (expense) in the consolidated statement of operations.

The movement of warrants during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Investor warrants component** | **Investor warrants component** | **Placement agent warrants component** | **Placement agent warrants component** |
|  | **Shares\*** | **Amount** | **Shares\*** | **Amount** |
|  As of December 31, 2023 | 14564 | $12189508 | 4122 | $3456578 |
|  Exercise of warrants | (60) | (49976) | - | - |
|  Fair value change recognized | - | (2445) | - | (749) |
|  As of December 31, 2024 | **14504** | $**12137087** | **4122** | $**3455829** |
|  Exercise of warrants | (14504) | (12487838) | - | - |
|  Fair value change recognized | - | 350751 | - | 1226 |
|  As of December 31, 2025 | **-** | $**-** | **4122** | $**3457055** |

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\* On April 13, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every sixty (60) shares of the Company's common stock were automatically combined into one (1) share of common stock, with any fractional shares rounded up to the nearest whole share.

All share and per share amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.

The fair value for these two warrants were computed using the Binomial model with the following assumptions:

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|  **Fair Value Assumptions** – **Warrants** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
|  Expected term (years) | 1.55 | 2.55 |
|  Volatility | 60.65% | 62.78% |
|  Risk free rate | 3.52% | 4.32% |
|  Expected expiry date | July 19, 2027 | July 19, 2027 |

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#### NOTE 17- SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
On the Implementation Date, and pursuant to the Scheme, Cenntro Inc. assumed CEGL's obligations with respect to the settlement of the options that were issued by CEGL prior to the Implementation Date pursuant to CEGL's amended and restated 2016 incentive stock option plan and 2022 stock incentive plan (the "Share Option Plans") by way adoption of a new incentive plan, the Company's 2023 equity incentive plan (the "2023 Plan").

Following the Implementation Date, no new options will be issued under the Share Option Plans. The Company has assumed CEGL's obligations with respect to the settlement of incentive options that were previously issued by CEGL under the 2023 Plan.

*Incentive Stock Option Limit:* the maximum number of Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of incentive stock options ("ISOs") under the 2023 Plan is 30,000,000 shares (equivalent to 500,000 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) of Common Stock.

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the total share-based compensation expenses were comprised of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| General and administrative expenses | $2487988 | $2921063 |
| Selling and marketing expenses | 62207 | 98836 |
| Research and development expenses | 276855 | 350735 |
| **Total** | $**2827050** | $**3370634** |

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A summary of share options activity for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Number**<br> **of**<br> **Share**<br> **Options\*** | **Weighted**<br> **Average**<br> **Exercise**<br> **Price\***<br> **$** | **Weighted**<br> **Average**<br> **Remaining**<br> **Contractual**<br> **Years** | **Aggregate**<br> **Intrinsic**<br> **Value**<br> **$** |
|  **Outstanding at December 31, 2023** | **33752** | 855.6 | 4.81 |  |
|  Granted | - | - |  |  |
|  Exercised | - | - |  |  |
|  Forfeited | (1822) | 1017.0 |  |  |
|  Expired | (3046) | 1016.4 |  |  |
|  **Outstanding at December 31, 2024** | **28884** | 828.0 | 3.65 |  |
|  Granted | - | - |  |  |
|  Exercised | - | - |  |  |
|  Forfeited | (326) | 1317.0 |  |  |
|  Expired | (3381) | 769.8 |  |  |
|  **Outstanding at December 31, 2025** | **25177** | 829.8 | 3.12 |  |
|  **Expected to vest at December 31, 2025** | **765**  | **1021.1** | 5.69<br>|  |
|  **Exercisable as of December 31, 2025** | **24412**<br>| **803.1**  | **3.04** |  |

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\*On April 13, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every sixty (60) shares of the Company's common stock were automatically combined into one (1) share of common stock, with any fractional shares rounded up to the nearest whole share.

All share and per share amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.

The Company calculated the fair value of the share options on the grant date and modification date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing valuation model. The assumptions used in the valuation model are summarized in the following table.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Expected volatility | 83.41%~86.57 | 83.41%~86.57 |
| Expected dividends yield | 0% | 0% |
| Risk-free interest rate per annum | 2.97%~3.01 | 2.97%~3.01 |
| The fair value of underlying common stock (per share) | $16.80 | $16.80 |

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The expected volatility is calculated based on the annualized standard deviation of the daily return embedded in historical share prices of the Company. The risk-free interest rate is estimated based on the yield to maturity of US treasury bonds based on the expected term of the incentive shares.

As of December 31, 2025, there was approximately $679,790 of total unrecognized compensation cost from continuing operations related to unvested share options. The unrecognized compensation costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 0.25 years.

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#### NOTE 18 - COMMON STOCK AND RESTRICTED NET ASSETS
Common stock

As of December 31, 2022, the issued and outstanding ordinary shares are 30,084,199 (equivalent to 501,403 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026). During the year ended December 31, 2023, investor warrants were exercised via cashless option by the investors for 360,710 ordinary shares (equivalent to 6,012 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) of the Company. On September 1, 2023 the Company held its annual general meeting of shareholders where among other proposals, the shareholders of the Company did approve the consolidation of the common stock of the Company on a one-for-ten (1:10) basis with effect from December 8, 2023. 383,869 ordinary shares (equivalent to 6,398 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) were issued during the shares consolidation. As of December 31, 2023, the issued and outstanding ordinary shares are 30,828,778 (equivalent to 513,813 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026).

During the year ended December 31, 2024, investor warrants were exercised via cashless option by the investors for 37,819 ordinary shares (equivalent to 630 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) of the Company. With Fractional shares of 17 (equivalent to 1 share after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) issued due to reverse stock split, as of December 31, 2024, the issued and outstanding ordinary shares are 30,866,614 (equivalent to 514,444 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026).

During the year ended December 31, 2025, investor warrants were exercised via cashless option by the investors for 14,655,367 ordinary shares (equivalent to 244,256 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) of the Company. 42,390,850 shares (equivalent to 706,514 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026) were converted from convertible bonds convertible bonds. As of December 31, 2025, the issued and outstanding ordinary shares are 87,912,831 (equivalent to 1,465,214 shares after giving effect to the reverse stock split effective on April 13, 2026).

<u>Restricted net assets</u>

A significant portion of the Company's operations are conducted through its PRC (excluding Hong Kong) subsidiaries. Due to restrictions on the distribution of share capital from the Company's subsidiaries in PRC, total restrictions placed on the distribution of the Company's PRC subsidiaries' net assets were $28,544,279 as of December 31, 2025.

#### NOTE 19 - NET LOSS PER SHARE
Basic and diluted net loss per share for each of the year presented were calculated as follows:

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|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  Numerator: |  |  |
|  Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders | $(68846056) | $(34071121) |
|  Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company's shareholders | (4135717) | (10795692) |
|  Net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders | (72981773) | (44866813) |
|  Denominator: |  |  |
|  Weighted average common stock used in computing basic and diluted loss per share | 836814 | 514023 |
|  Basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations per share | (82.27) | (66.28) |
|  Basic and diluted net loss from discontinued operations per share | (4.94) | (21.00) |
|  Basic and diluted net loss per share | $(87.21) | $(87.28) |

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The Company incurred losses for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, no potential common stock were anti-dilutive and excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share of the Company.

#### NOTE 20 - CONCENTRATIONS
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Customers

The following table sets forth information as to each customer that accounted for 10% or more of net revenue for continuing operation for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| | **For the Years ended December 31,** | **For the Years ended December 31,** | **For the Years ended December 31,** | **For the Years ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
| <br> **Customer** | **Amount** | **% of** <br> **Total** | **Amount** | **% of**<br> **Total** |
|  A | $4744614 | 26% | $- |  |
|  **Total** | $4744614 | **26%** | $**-** |  |

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The following table sets forth information as to each customer that accounted for 10% or more of total gross accounts receivable, held for continuing operation as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31,**<br> **2024** | **As of December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| <br>**Customer** | **Amount** | **% of Total** | **Amount** | **% of Total** |
| B | $1436228 | 36% | $1372307 | 36% |
| C | 1023912 | 26% | - | - |
| **Total** | $**2460140** | **62%** | $**1372307** | **36**% |

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The following table sets forth information as to each customer that accounted for 10% or more of advance from customers, held for continuing operation as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31,**<br> **2024** | **As of December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| <br>**Customer** | **Amount** | **% of Total** | **Amount** | **% of Total** |
| B | $793606 | 26% | $823522 | 20% |
| D | 850822 | 28% | 855240 | 21% |
| **Total** | $**1644428** | **54%** | $**1678762** | **41%** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Suppliers

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company's material suppliers, each of whom accounted for 10% or more of the Company's total purchases of continuing operation, were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the Years ended December 31,** | **For the Years ended December 31,** | **For the Years ended December 31,** | **For the Years ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
| <br> **Supplier** | **Amount** | **% of Total** | **Amount** | **% of Total** |
|  A | $7801930 | 51% | $4518174 | 23% |
|  B | \* | \* | 6122780 | 32% |
|  **Total** | $**7801930** | **51%** | $**10640954** | **55%** |

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\* Indicates below 10%.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company's material suppliers, each of whom accounted for 10% or more of the Company's accounts payable of continuing operation, were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31,**<br> **2024** | **As of December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| **Supplier** | **Amount** | **% of Total** | **Amount** | **% of Total** |
| C | $687529 | 12% | $767767 | 15% |
| D | 1056351 | 19% | \* | \* |
| E | 656121 | 12% | \* | \* |
| **Total** | $**2400001** | **43%** | $**767767** | **15%** |

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\* Indicates below 10%.

The following table sets forth information as to each supplier that accounted for 10% or more of advance to suppliers, held for continuing operation as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31,**<br> **2024** | **As of December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| **Supplier** | **Amount** | % **of Total** | **Amount** | % **of Total** |
| A | $2613964 | 29% | $4812746 | 36% |
| B | - | - | 2978991 | 22% |
| F | 2573966 | 28% | 2465990 | 18% |
| G | 1052064 | 12% | - | - |
| **Total** | $**6239994** | **69%** | $**10257727** | **76**% |

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#### NOTE 21 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
*<u>Litigation</u>*

The Company may be involved in various legal proceedings, claims and other disputes arising from the commercial operations, projects, employees and other matters which, in general, are subject to uncertainties and in which the outcomes are not predictable. The Company determines whether an estimated loss from a contingency should be accrued by assessing whether a loss is deemed probable and can be reasonably estimated. Although the outcomes of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted, the Company does not believe these actions, in the aggregate, will have a material adverse impact on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

On July 22, 2022, Xiongjian Chen filed a complaint against Cenntro Electric Group Limited ("CENN"), Cenntro Automotive Group Limited ("CAG"), Cenntro Enterprise Limited ("CEL") and Peter Z. Wang ("Wang," together with CENN, CAG and CEL, the "Defendants") in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The complaint alleges eleven causes of action sounding in contract and tort against the Defendants, all pertaining to stock options issued to Mr. Chen pursuant to his employment as Chief Operating Officer of CAG. With respect to the four contract claims, Plaintiff alleges breach of contract claims pertaining to an employment agreement between Plaintiff and CAG and a purported letter agreement between Plaintiff and CEL. With respect to the seven tort claims, Plaintiff alleges claims regarding purported misrepresentations and promises made concerning the treatment of Plaintiff's stock options upon a corporate transaction, including claims for tortious interference, fraud, promissory estoppel, negligent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment and conversion. The complaint seeks, among other things, money damages (including compensatory and consequential damages) in the amount of $19 million, plus interest, attorneys' fees and expenses. Defendants moved to dismiss the complaint against all Defendants for failure to state a claim and for lack of personal jurisdiction over defendants CAG and CEL. On April 30, 2023, the District Court dismissed the claims against CAG and CEL for lack of personal jurisdiction. In addition, the District Court dismissed all the claims against Wang and CENN without prejudice and permitted the Plaintiff to amend his complaint within 30 days to address the deficiencies in his claims against Wang and CENN. On May 28, 2023, Plaintiff filed an amended complaint. On July 20, 2023 the Defendants filed a motion seeking the dismissal of that amended complaint. On September 22, 2023, the Plaintiff filed to oppose our Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Strike. The Defendants filed our reply briefs by the deadline on November 9, 2023. On January 25, 2024, the Magistrate Judge entered an Order granting Plaintiff's Motion to Amend and denying our Motion to Strike as moot. On November 12, 2024, District Court issued an Order, dismissing Plaintiff's all claims except with respect to the promissory estoppel claim against Peter Wang. On November 26, 2024, the defendants filed a Motion for Reconsideration of the Court's denial of Cenntro's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's promissory estoppel claim against Peter Wang. Concurrently, on same date Plaintiff moved for reconsideration of the Court's decision to dismiss the case as against CAG for lack of personal jurisdiction. On December 30, 2024, the Defendant filed a Reply in Further Support of Peter Wang's Motion for Reconsideration, which, in accordance with the Court's practices, was filed as part of a Motion for Leave to File a Reply Brief, against which the Plaintiff filed an Opposition on January 17, 2025. On May 30, 2025, the Court issued the order denying both sides' respective motions for reconsideration. On June 10, 2025, Plaintiff's counsel informed us that they do not intend to file a second amended complaint, which means that CAC, CAG, CEL and CENN will be dismissed from the case; and that the case will proceed to discovery solely on Plaintiff's one claim against Wang for promissory estoppel. At the in-person conference on August 19, 2025, the Court ordered deadlines for completing various stages of discovery in the case, with May 15, 2026 being the deadline for all fact discovery. We anticipate remote financial consequences will incur to the company.

On July 3, 2025, Cenntro Electric Group (Europe) GmbH ("CEGE") demanded the return of a EUR 180,000 rental deposit from its former landlord following the termination of a commercial lease on December 31, 2024. Without response from the landlord, CEGE initiated legal proceedings on July 22, 2025, by filing an online payment order (Mahnantrag) with the District Court of Hünfeld, claiming the full deposit amount, statutory interest, and legal fees. On August 4, 2025 the Landlord submitted objection to the default summons. CEGE is currently working on its further action.

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#### NOTE 21 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
On January 2, 2024, MHP Americas, Inc. ("MHP"), through counsel, sent a letter to Cenntro Electric Group Limited ("Cenntro") demanding payment allegedly owed by Cenntro to MHP in the amount of $1,767,516.91 for unpaid invoices and $3,289,500 for total contract invoices and milestone payments for alleged breaches in connection with the parties' August 8, 2022, Master Consulting Services Agreement and/or March 9, 2023, Statement of Work. On January 12, 2024, Cenntro, through counsel, responded to the letter denying any breach and disputing the amounts claimed.

On April 10, 2024, CEGL filed a lawsuit against MHP Americas, Inc. ("MHP") for breach under the Master Consulting Services Agreement and SAP S/4HANA SOW by failure to properly implement the SAP S/4HANA globally as set forth in those contracts, and for breach of implied covenants of good faith and fair dealing, causing Cenntro to suffer significant damages; and demanded a jury trial on all issues which are triable. Under this claim, CEGL is seeking for a remittance of $512,226 paid to date and a recission of the remaining contract with MHP. The litigation was removed to Federal Court on May 7, 2024 where it is pending. At the time of this report, discovery has been completed. Mediation is schedule on November 19, 2025. The mediation scheduled for November 19, 2025 proceeded with counsel representing the Company. No agreement was reached during the mediation session and the parties did not engage in substantive settlement discussions. As of the date of this Annual Report, no further mediation sessions have been scheduled and the parties have not yet agreed on the next procedural steps. The case remains pending before the Court.

On March 28, 2025 BAL Freeway Associates, LLC filed an Unlawful Detainer against Cenntro Automotive Corporation alleging non-payment of rents for commercial leased property in San Bernadino County, Ontario, CA. At the time of this report negotiations between parties have been culminated in a partial settlement with possession begin restored to BAL Freeway Associates on May 31, 2025, and the issue of damages remains outstanding. On June 18, 2025, BAL Freeway filed a First Amended Complaint for Damages for Breach of Contract, seeking full damages resulting from the alleged breach of the Lease, claiming total losses no lower than $4,400,000. Negotiations are ongoing at this stage of the reclassified Civil Matter.

On April 16, 2025, Shenzhen Jiangxin Automation Technology Co., Ltd. ("Jiangxin") filed a lawsuit with the People's Court of Yuhang District, Hangzhou, against Hangzhou Ronda Tech Co., Limited ("Ronda"), seeking payment of equipment purchase price totaling RMB 170,555 plus accrued interest. Jiangxin claims that Ronda has failed to pay the remaining balance due under three Equipment Purchase Agreements signed during 2021 and 2022. On September 26, 2025, Ronda submitted its defense and counterclaim, asserting that Jiangxin had not fulfilled its contractual obligations, including the delivery of complete technical documents, installation and test run, and therefore the conditions for payment had not been satisfied. Ronda also reserved the right to terminate the agreements and seek a full refund of all payments made. The case remains pending before the court.

On December 2 2025, Wuxi Hefu Metal Products Technology Co., Ltd. ("Hefu") filed a lawsuit with the People's Court of Yuhang District, Hangzhou, against Hangzhou Ronda Tech Co., Limited ("Ronda"), seeking payment of mold development fees totaling RMB 476,314.2 plus accrued interest. Hefu alleges that under the Automotive Parts Product Development Agreement and its supplementary agreement signed on September 20, 2022, it completed the development and delivery of the molds in accordance with the contractual requirements, but Ronda failed to pay the remaining balance of the mold development fees. Hefu further applied for property preservation, and on December 15, 2025, the court issued a ruling to freeze Ronda's bank deposits in the amount of RMB 476,314.2 or seize other assets of equivalent value. On January 7, 2026, the court organized a pre-trial mediation between the parties. The parties are currently awaiting the mediation proposal from the court. If mediation is unsuccessful, the case will proceed to formal trial. The case remains pending before the court.

#### NOTE 22 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES
The table below sets forth the major related parties and their relationships with the Company:

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| **Name of related parties:** | **Relationship with the Company** |
| Zhejiang RAP | An entity significantly influenced by Hangzhou Ronda Tech Co., Limited, the Company's subsidiary |
| Billy Rafael Romero Del Rosario | A shareholder who owns 1% equity interest of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. and is the CEO of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. as of December 31, 2024. Since April 1, 2025, Billy Rafael Romero Del Rosario was not a related party of the Company with the disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. |
| Zhongchai Holding (Hong Kong) Limited("Zhongchai") | An entity ultimately controlled by Peter Z. Wang, the CEO of the Company |
| Hangzhou Greenland Energy Technologies Co., Ltd.("Greenland") | An entity ultimately controlled by Peter Z. Wang, the CEO of the Company |
| HEVI Corp. | An entity ultimately controlled by Peter Z. Wang, the CEO of the Company |
| Hangzhou Hezhe | An entity significantly influenced by Hangzhou Ronda Tech Co., Limited, the Company's subsidiary since June 23, 2021. On May 8, 2024, Hangzhou Hezhe become a subsidiary of the Company. |

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#### NOTE 22 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (CONTINUED)
<u>Related party transactions</u>

During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had the following material related party transactions for the continuing operation.

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|  | **For the Years Ended**<br> **December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br> **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Interest income from a related party** |  |  |
| Zhejiang RAP | $- | $22227 |
| **Interest expense to a related party** |  |  |
| Zhongchai | 49675 | - |
| **Interests-bearing loan from a related party** |  |  |
| Zhongchai | 1000000 | - |
| **Repayment of Interests-bearing loan to a related party** |  |  |
| Zhongchai | 160000 | - |
| **Interests-bearing loan to a related party** |  |  |
| Greenland | 27826 | - |
| **Repayment of interests-bearing loan principal and interest from a related party** |  |  |
| Greenland | 28301 | - |
| **Prepayment of operating fund to a related party** |  |  |
| Billy Rafael Romero Del Rosario <sup>(1)</sup> | 25384 | 675058 |
| **Reimbursement from a related party** |  |  |
| Billy Rafael Romero Del Rosario | 88665 | 810873 |
| **Rent income from a related party** |  |  |
| HEVI Corp. | 66912 | - |
| **Sales of spare-part to a related party** |  |  |
| HEVI Corp. | 25462 | - |
| **Purchase of raw materials from related parties** |  |  |
| Hangzhou Hezhe <sup>(2)</sup> | - | 3760 |
| **Refund on the purchase of the raw materials** |  |  |
| Hangzhou Hezhe <sup>(2)</sup> | - | 69417 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) This was the payment to this related party for daily operating reimbursement with no interest and without expiration date in Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. As of December 31, 2025, Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L. was no longer a subsidiary of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The transaction for the year ended December 31, 2024 of this related party consisted of transaction only before it becoming a subsidiary of the Company, which was from January to April 2024.

<u>Amounts due from Related Parties</u>

The following table presents amounts due from related parties as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,**<br> **2025** | **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| Zhejiang RAP <sup>(1)</sup> | $12243 | $11729 |
| HEVI CORP. <sup>(2)</sup> | 25462 | - |
| Total amounts due from a related party | 37705 | 11729 |
| Less: amounts due from a related party, held for discontinued operations | - | - |
| Amounts due from a related party, held for continuing operations | $37705 | $11729 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The balance mainly represents the interest income receivable from the related party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The balance mainly represents the receivable from sales of spare parts from the related party.

<u>Amounts due to a related party - current</u>

The following table presents amounts due to a related party as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,**<br> **2025** | **December 31,**<br> **2024** |
| Zhongchai<sup>(1)</sup> | $889675 | $- |
| Billy Rafael Romero Del Rosario | - | 26226 |
| Total amounts due to a related party | 889675 | 26226 |
| Less: amounts due to a related party, held for discontinued operations | - | - |
| Amounts due to a related party, held for continuing operations | $889675 | $26226 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) On April 15, 2025, Zhongchai entered into a loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with the Company, which provides for the Company's capacity to borrow up to $1.0 million as evidenced by a promissory note issued by the Company to the Lender dated as of April 15, 2025 (the "Promissory Note"). The Company intends to use the proceeds received from the Promissory Note for working capital purposes. The Promissory Note has a maturity date of April 14, 2026, and accrues interest at a rate of 7.50% per annum. Both parties also made supplementary agreement that the period before April 15, 2025 shall be an interest-free period for the Advanced Funds. As of December 31, 2025, loan principal of $160,000 was repaid.

#### NOTE 23 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On April 13, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every sixty (60) shares of the Company's common stock were automatically combined into one (1) share of common stock, with any fractional shares rounded up to the nearest whole share.

All share and per share amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements. Except the events mentioned above, there were no other subsequent events with material financial impact on the consolidated financial statements.

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#### NOTE 24 – CONDENSED COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The condensed parent company financial statements are presented in accordance with Rule 12-04, Schedule I of Regulation S-X, as the net assets of the Company's consolidated subsidiaries are restricted as to transfer to the parent company in an amount exceeding 25% of the consolidated net assets of the Company.

#### Basis of presentation
The condensed financial information of the Parent Company has been prepared using the same accounting policies as set out in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

#### Investments in subsidiaries
The Parent Company and its subsidiaries were included in the consolidated financial statements where inter-company balances and transactions were eliminated upon consolidation. The results of operations of the Company's subsidiaries include the impact of discontinued operations. Such amounts are reflected in "share of loss of subsidiaries" in the accompanying condensed parent company statements of operations.

#### Condensed Balance Sheets

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  **ASSETS** |  |  |
|  Cash and cash equivalents | 64 | 26960 |
|  Investment of subsidiaries | 49792926 | 103625093 |
|  **TOTAL ASSETS** | **49792990** | **103652053** |
|  **LIABILITIES** |  |  |
|  Accounts payable | 1141495 | - |
|  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 66200 | 269847 |
|  Convertible promissory notes | 3955897 | 9952000 |
|  Derivative liability - investor warrant | - | 12137087 |
|  Derivative liability - placement agent warrant | 3457055 | 3455829 |
|  Amount due to related parties | 889675 | - |
|  **Total liabilities** | **9510322** | **25814763** |
|  **Shareholders' equity** |  |  |
|  Common stock (0.0001 par value;1,465,214 and 514,444 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024)\* | 147 | 51 |
|  Additional paid-in capital | 437740047 | 405757052 |
|  Accumulated deficit | (391872087) | (318890314) |
|  Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (5585439) | (9029499) |
|  **Total shareholders' equity** | **40282668** | **77837290** |
|  **Total Liabilities and Equity** | **49792990** | **103652053** |

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\*On April 13, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every sixty (60) shares of the Company's common stock were automatically combined into one (1) share of common stock, with any fractional shares rounded up to the nearest whole share.

All share and per share amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.

#### Condensed Statements of operations

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Operating expense:** |  |  |
| General and administrative expenses | (2018906) | (558035) |
| Interest expense, net | (616248) | (679042) |
| Loss from Note Amendment | 57975110 | - |
| Loss on exercise of warrants | - | 901 |
| Change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability | (68205966) | 7193 |
| Share of loss of subsidiaries | (60168683) | (43673354) |
| **Loss before income tax expense** | (73034693) | (44902337) |
| Income tax benefit | 52920 | 35524 |
| **Net loss** | **(72981773)** | **(44866813)** |

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#### Condensed Statement of Cash Flow

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities** | **(866896)** | **26960** |
| **Net cash provided by investing activities** | -  | -  |
| **Net cash provided by financing activities** | **840000** | **-** |
| Net (decrease)/ increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: | (26896) | 26960 |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of year | 26960 | - |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of year | 64 | 26960 |

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## Exhibit 3.1

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 **Exhibit 3.1**<br>

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|  | **STATE OF NEVADA** |  |
| ***FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR***<br> *Secretary of State* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](image00004.jpg) | C. MURPHY HEBERT<br> *Chief Deputy Secretary of State*<br>***DEANNA L. REYNOLDS***<br> *Deputy Secretary for Commercial Recordings* |

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#### OFFICE OF THE

#### SECRETARY OF STATE

#### Business Entity - Filing Acknowledgement

04/13/2026

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|:---|:---|
| **Work Order Item Number:** | W2026041301079-5158331 |
| **Filing Number:** | 20265666631 |
| **Filing Type:** | Amended and Restated Articles |
| **Filing Date/Time:** | 4/13/2026 11:44:00 AM |
| **Filing Page(s):** | 4 |

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|:---|:---|
| **Indexed Entity Information:** |  |
| **Entity ID:** E30165262023-0 | **Entity Name:** Cenntro Inc. (the |
| "Corporation") |  |
| **Entity Status:** Active | **Expiration Date:** None |

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Commercial Registered Agent

Vcorp Agent Services, Inc.

701 S. Carson Street, Suite 200, Carson City, NV 89701, USA

The attached document(s) were filed with the Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recording Division. The filing date and time have been affixed to each document, indicating the date and time of filing. A filing number is also affixed and can be used to reference this document in the future.

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|:---|
| Respectfully, |
| ![](image00007.jpg) |
| FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR  |
| Secretary of State |

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Commercial Recording

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| **401** N. Carson Street | 1 State of Nevada Way |
| Carson City, NV 89701 | Las Vegas, NV 89119 |

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| To: nevada secretary of state | Page: 4 of 9 | 2026-04-13 18:45:29 GMT<br> From: Vcorp Services, LLC <br>| Filed in the Office of | Business Number<br> **E30165262023-0** |
|  |  |  | ![](image00008.jpg) | Filing Number<br> **20265666631** |
| ![](image00002.jpg) | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR**<br> **Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201**<br> (775) 684-5708<br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR**<br> **Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201**<br> (775) 684-5708<br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** | Secretary of State | Filed On |
| ![](image00002.jpg) | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR**<br> **Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201**<br> (775) 684-5708<br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR**<br> **Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201**<br> (775) 684-5708<br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** | State Of Nevada | **4/13/2026 11:44:00 AM** |
| ![](image00002.jpg) | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR**<br> **Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201**<br> (775) 684-5708<br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR**<br> **Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201**<br> (775) 684-5708<br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** | State Of Nevada | Number of Pages |
| ![](image00002.jpg) | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR**<br> **Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201**<br> (775) 684-5708<br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR**<br> **Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201**<br> (775) 684-5708<br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** |  | **4** |
| ![](image00002.jpg) | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR**<br> **Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201**<br> (775) 684-5708<br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR**<br> **Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201**<br> (775) 684-5708<br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** |  |  |

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| **Profit Corporation:**<br> **Certificate of Amendment** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.380 & 78.385/78.390)<br> **Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and**<br> **Restated Articles** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.403)<br> **Officer's Statement** (PURSUANT TO NRS 80.030) | **Profit Corporation:**<br> **Certificate of Amendment** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.380 & 78.385/78.390)<br> **Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and**<br> **Restated Articles** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.403)<br> **Officer's Statement** (PURSUANT TO NRS 80.030) | **Profit Corporation:**<br> **Certificate of Amendment** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.380 & 78.385/78.390)<br> **Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and**<br> **Restated Articles** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.403)<br> **Officer's Statement** (PURSUANT TO NRS 80.030) |
| **TYPE OR PRINT - USE DARK INK ONLY - DO NOT HIGHLIGHT** | **TYPE OR PRINT - USE DARK INK ONLY - DO NOT HIGHLIGHT** | **TYPE OR PRINT - USE DARK INK ONLY - DO NOT HIGHLIGHT** |
| 1. Entity information: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name of entity as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name of entity as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State: |
|  | CENNTRO INC. (the "Corporation") |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Entity or Nevada Business Identification Number (NVID): | E30165262023-0 |
|  **2. Restated or Amended and Restated Articles:** (Select one)<br> (If amending and restating only, complete section 1,2 3, 5 and 6) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☒ Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and Restated Articles<br> ☐ Restated Articles - No amendments; articles are restated only and are signed by an<br> officer of the corporation who has been authorized to execute the certificate by<br> resolution of the board of directors adopted on:<br> The certificate correctly sets forth the text of the articles or certificate as amended to the date of the certificate.<br> ☒ Amended and Restated Articles<br> \* Restated or Amended and Restated Articles must be included with this filing type. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☒ Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and Restated Articles<br> ☐ Restated Articles - No amendments; articles are restated only and are signed by an<br> officer of the corporation who has been authorized to execute the certificate by<br> resolution of the board of directors adopted on:<br> The certificate correctly sets forth the text of the articles or certificate as amended to the date of the certificate.<br> ☒ Amended and Restated Articles<br> \* Restated or Amended and Restated Articles must be included with this filing type. |
|  **3. Type of** <br> **Amendment Filing** <br> **Being Completed:**<br> (Select only one box)<br>(If amending, complete<br> section 1, 3, 5 and 6.) | ☐ Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (Pursuant to NRS 78.380 - Before Issuance of Stock) | ☐ Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (Pursuant to NRS 78.380 - Before Issuance of Stock) |
|  **3. Type of** <br> **Amendment Filing** <br> **Being Completed:**<br> (Select only one box)<br>(If amending, complete<br> section 1, 3, 5 and 6.) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The undersigned declare that they constitute at least two-thirds of the<br> following: (Check only one box) ☐ incorporators ☐ board of directors <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The undersigned affirmatively declare that to the date of this certificate, no stock of the corporation has been issued | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The undersigned declare that they constitute at least two-thirds of the<br> following: (Check only one box) ☐ incorporators ☐ board of directors <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The undersigned affirmatively declare that to the date of this certificate, no stock of the corporation has been issued |
|  **3. Type of** <br> **Amendment Filing** <br> **Being Completed:**<br> (Select only one box)<br>(If amending, complete<br> section 1, 3, 5 and 6.) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☒ Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (Pursuant to NRS 78.385 and 78.390 - After Issuance of Stock)<br> The vote by which the stockholders holding shares in the corporation entitling them to exercise at least a majority of the voting power, or such greater proportion of the voting power as may be required in the case of a vote by classes or series, or as may be required by the provisions of the articles of incorporation" have voted in favor of the amendment is: 50<sub>.</sub>5%<br> Or ☐ No action by stockholders is required, name change only. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☒ Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (Pursuant to NRS 78.385 and 78.390 - After Issuance of Stock)<br> The vote by which the stockholders holding shares in the corporation entitling them to exercise at least a majority of the voting power, or such greater proportion of the voting power as may be required in the case of a vote by classes or series, or as may be required by the provisions of the articles of incorporation" have voted in favor of the amendment is: 50<sub>.</sub>5%<br> Or ☐ No action by stockholders is required, name change only. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☐ Officer's Statement (foreign qualified entities only) -<br> Name in home state, if using a modified name in Nevada: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☐ Officer's Statement (foreign qualified entities only) -<br> Name in home state, if using a modified name in Nevada: |
|  | Jurisdiction of formation: |

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<br> Changes to takes the following effect:

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|  | ☐ | The entity name has been amended. | ☐ | Dissolution |
|  | ☐ | The purpose of the entity has been amended. | ☐ | Merger |
|  | ☐ | The authorized shares have been amended. | ☐ | Conversion |
|  | ☐ | Other: (specify changes) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \* Officer's Statement must be submitted with either a certified copy of or a certificate evidencing the filing of any document, amendatory or otherwise, relating to the original articles in the place of the corporations creation. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \* Officer's Statement must be submitted with either a certified copy of or a certificate evidencing the filing of any document, amendatory or otherwise, relating to the original articles in the place of the corporations creation. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \* Officer's Statement must be submitted with either a certified copy of or a certificate evidencing the filing of any document, amendatory or otherwise, relating to the original articles in the place of the corporations creation. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \* Officer's Statement must be submitted with either a certified copy of or a certificate evidencing the filing of any document, amendatory or otherwise, relating to the original articles in the place of the corporations creation. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \* Officer's Statement must be submitted with either a certified copy of or a certificate evidencing the filing of any document, amendatory or otherwise, relating to the original articles in the place of the corporations creation. |

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This form must be accompanied by appropriate fees.<br> Page 1 of 2<br> Revised. 9/1/2023

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| ![](image00010.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR<br> Secretary of State** <br> **401 North Carson Street** <br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201<br> (775) 684-5708** <br> **Website: www.nvsos.gov** |

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| **Profit Corporation:<br> Certificate of Amendment** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.380 & 78.385/78.390) | **Profit Corporation:<br> Certificate of Amendment** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.380 & 78.385/78.390) | **Profit Corporation:<br> Certificate of Amendment** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.380 & 78.385/78.390) | **Profit Corporation:<br> Certificate of Amendment** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.380 & 78.385/78.390) | **Profit Corporation:<br> Certificate of Amendment** (PURSUANT TO NRS 78.380 & 78.385/78.390) |
| **Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and<br> Restated Articles** {PURSUANT TO NRS 78.403) | **Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and<br> Restated Articles** {PURSUANT TO NRS 78.403) | **Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and<br> Restated Articles** {PURSUANT TO NRS 78.403) | **Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and<br> Restated Articles** {PURSUANT TO NRS 78.403) | **Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and<br> Restated Articles** {PURSUANT TO NRS 78.403) |
| **Officer's Statement** (PURSUANT TO NRS 80.030) | **Officer's Statement** (PURSUANT TO NRS 80.030) | **Officer's Statement** (PURSUANT TO NRS 80.030) | **Officer's Statement** (PURSUANT TO NRS 80.030) | **Officer's Statement** (PURSUANT TO NRS 80.030) |
| **4. Effective Date and**<br> **Time:** (Optional) | Date: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 04/08/2026 | Time:<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3:00 pm |
| **4. Effective Date and**<br> **Time:** (Optional) |  |  |  |  |
|  | (must not be later than 90 days after the certificate is filed) | (must not be later than 90 days after the certificate is filed) | (must not be later than 90 days after the certificate is filed) | (must not be later than 90 days after the certificate is filed) |
| **5. Information Being Changed:** (Domestic corporations only) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Changes to takes the following effect:<br>☐ The entity name has been amended. <br> ☐ The registered agent has been changed. (attach Certificate of Acceptance from new registered agent) <br> ☐ The purpose of the entity has been amended. <br> ☒ The authorized shares have been amended. <br> ☐ The directors, managers or general partners have been amended. <br> ☐ IRS tax language has been added. <br> ☐ Articles have been added. <br> ☐ Articles have been deleted, <br> ☐ Other. <br> The articles have been amended as follows: (provide article numbers, if available) <br>(attach additional page(s) if necessary) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Changes to takes the following effect:<br>☐ The entity name has been amended. <br> ☐ The registered agent has been changed. (attach Certificate of Acceptance from new registered agent) <br> ☐ The purpose of the entity has been amended. <br> ☒ The authorized shares have been amended. <br> ☐ The directors, managers or general partners have been amended. <br> ☐ IRS tax language has been added. <br> ☐ Articles have been added. <br> ☐ Articles have been deleted, <br> ☐ Other. <br> The articles have been amended as follows: (provide article numbers, if available) <br>(attach additional page(s) if necessary) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Changes to takes the following effect:<br>☐ The entity name has been amended. <br> ☐ The registered agent has been changed. (attach Certificate of Acceptance from new registered agent) <br> ☐ The purpose of the entity has been amended. <br> ☒ The authorized shares have been amended. <br> ☐ The directors, managers or general partners have been amended. <br> ☐ IRS tax language has been added. <br> ☐ Articles have been added. <br> ☐ Articles have been deleted, <br> ☐ Other. <br> The articles have been amended as follows: (provide article numbers, if available) <br>(attach additional page(s) if necessary) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Changes to takes the following effect:<br>☐ The entity name has been amended. <br> ☐ The registered agent has been changed. (attach Certificate of Acceptance from new registered agent) <br> ☐ The purpose of the entity has been amended. <br> ☒ The authorized shares have been amended. <br> ☐ The directors, managers or general partners have been amended. <br> ☐ IRS tax language has been added. <br> ☐ Articles have been added. <br> ☐ Articles have been deleted, <br> ☐ Other. <br> The articles have been amended as follows: (provide article numbers, if available) <br>(attach additional page(s) if necessary) |

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| **6. Signature:**<br> (Required) | **X** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; /s/ Peter Z. Wang | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Peter Z. Wang |
| **6. Signature:**<br> (Required) | Signature of Officer or Authorized Signer | Signature of Officer or Authorized Signer | Title |
| **6. Signature:**<br> (Required) |  |  |  |
| **6. Signature:**<br> (Required) | **X**<br>|  |  |
| **6. Signature:**<br> (Required) | Signature of Officer or Authorized Signer | Signature of Officer or Authorized Signer | Title |
| **6. Signature:**<br> (Required) | \*If any proposed amendment would alter or change any preference or any relative or other right given to any class or series of outstanding shares, then the amendment must be approved by the vote, in addition to the affirmative vote otherwise required, of the holders of shares representing a majority of the voting power of each class or series affected by the amendment regardless to limitations or restrictions on the voting power thereof. | \*If any proposed amendment would alter or change any preference or any relative or other right given to any class or series of outstanding shares, then the amendment must be approved by the vote, in addition to the affirmative vote otherwise required, of the holders of shares representing a majority of the voting power of each class or series affected by the amendment regardless to limitations or restrictions on the voting power thereof. | \*If any proposed amendment would alter or change any preference or any relative or other right given to any class or series of outstanding shares, then the amendment must be approved by the vote, in addition to the affirmative vote otherwise required, of the holders of shares representing a majority of the voting power of each class or series affected by the amendment regardless to limitations or restrictions on the voting power thereof. |
| **Please include any required or optional information in space below:**<br> (attach additional page(s) if necessary) | **Please include any required or optional information in space below:**<br> (attach additional page(s) if necessary) | **Please include any required or optional information in space below:**<br> (attach additional page(s) if necessary) | **Please include any required or optional information in space below:**<br> (attach additional page(s) if necessary) |
| See attached AMENDED AND RESTATFI) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | See attached AMENDED AND RESTATFI) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | See attached AMENDED AND RESTATFI) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | See attached AMENDED AND RESTATFI) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION |

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#### CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO

#### AMENDED AND RESTATED

#### ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

#### OF

#### CENNTRO INC.

Cenntro Inc., a Nevada corporation, does hereby certify that:

#### ARTICLE I
<u>NAME</u>

The name of the Corporation is Cenntro, Inc. (the "Corporation").

#### ARTICLE II
<u>PURPOSE</u>

The purpose for which this Corporation is organized is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes.

#### ARTICLE 111
<u>CAPITAL STOCK</u>

Section 3.01. <u>Authorized Capital Stock.</u> The total number of shares of all classes of capital stock, each with a par value of $0.0001 per share, which the Corporation is authorized to issue is 18,333,334 shares, consisting of (a) 16,666,667 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock"), and (b) 1,666,667 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Preferred Stock"). Fully paid stock of the Corporation shall not be liable to any further call or assessment.

Section 3.02. <u>Preferred Stock.</u> The Board of Directors is expressly authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by law, by resolution or resolutions, and by filing a certificate pursuant to the applicable law of the State of Nevada, to provide, out of the unissued shares of Preferred Stock, for series of Preferred Stock, and to establish from time-to-time the number of shares to be included in each such series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences, and rights of the shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations, or restrictions thereof. The relative powers, preferences and rights of each series of Preferred Stock in relation to the Preferred Stock Designations of each other series of Preferred Stock shall, in each case, he as fixed from time-to-time by the Board of Directors in the resolution or resolutions adopted pursuant to the authority granted in this <u>Section 3.02</u>

#### ARTICLE IV
<u>DIRECTORS</u>

The number of directors shall be at least one (1) person, but not more than fifteen (15) persons. The number of Directors may be changed from time to time exclusively by the Board pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Board.

#### ARTICLE V
<u>BYLAWS</u>

The Board shall have the power and is expressly authorized to adopt, amend, alter, or repeal the Bylaws. The Bylaws also may be restated or amended by the stockholders upon the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all then outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class; provided, that no Bylaws hereafter adopted by the stockholders shall invalidate any prior act of the Board that would have been valid if such Bylaws had not been adopted.

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#### ARTICLE VI
<u>LIMITED LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION</u>

Section 6.01. <u>Limited Liability of Directors and</u> Officers. The personal liability of the directors and officers of the Corporation is hereby eliminated to the fullest extent permitted by the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statues and particularly Section 78.138.7 thereof, as the same may be amended and supplemented. Any repeal or modification of this Section 6.01 by the stockholders of the Corporation shall be prospective only and shall not adversely affect any limitation on the personal liability of a director or officer of the Corporation for acts or omissions prior to such repeal or modification.

Section 6.02. <u>Indemnification of Directors, Officers, and Agents.</u> The Corporation may, to the fullest extent not prohibited by the Nevada Revised Statutes and otherwise as provided by the provisions of Section 78.7502 and 78.751 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, as the same may be amended and supplemented, indemnify any and all persons whom it shall have power to indemnify under such provisions from and against any and all of the expenses, liabilities, or other matters referred to in or covered by such section as provided in the bylaws of the Corporation. Such right of indemnification shall be contingent upon, and shall exist only if, such person acted in good faith and in a manner that he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, where such person also had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. Such right of indemnification shall include the advancement of expenses as incurred and in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit, or proceeding, upon receipt of an undertaking by the indemnified party to repay the advancements if it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that the indemnified party is not entitled to be indemnified. Expenses. Such right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other right which such directors, officers, employees, or agents of the Corporation may have or hereafter acquire, and such persons shall be entitled to their respective rights of indemnification under the Bylaws of the Corporation or any agreement, vote of stockholders, provision of law, or otherwise, as well their rights under this Section 6.02. The indemnification provided in this Section 6.02 shall continue as to a person who has ceased to he such a director, officer, employee or agent, and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such person.

#### ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS

From time to time any of the provisions of these Articles of Incorporation may be amended, altered, or repealed, and other provisions authorized by the laws of the State of Nevada at the time in force may be added or inserted in the manner and at the time prescribed by such laws, and all rights at any time conferred upon the stockholders of the Corporation by these Articles of Incorporation are granted subject to the provisions of this Article.

In Witness Whereof, the Corporation has caused this Certificate of Amendment to be signed by its officers thereunto duly authorized this 8th day of April 2026.

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| By: | /s/ Peter Wang |
| Name: <br>| Peter Wang |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer, President, |
|  | Chairman of the Board and Director |

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## Exhibit 3.3

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**Exhibit 3.3**<br>

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|  | **STATE OF NEVADA** |  |
| ***FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR***<br> *Secretary of State* | ![](image00004.jpg) | C. MURPHY HEBERT<br> *Chief Deputy Secretary of State*<br> ** <br>***DEANNA L. REYNOLDS***<br> *Deputy Secretary for Commercial Recordings* |

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#### OFFICE OF THE

#### SECRETARY OF STATE

#### Business Entity - Filing Acknowledgement

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|:---|:---|
|  | 03/24/2026 |
| **Work Order Item Number:** | W2026032400232-5117716 |
| **Filing Number:** | 20265616122 |
| **Filing Type:** | Certificate Pursuant to NRS 78.209 |
| **Filing Date/Time:** | 3/24/2026 8:00:00 AM |
| **Filing Page(s):** | 1 |

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| **Indexed Entity Information:** |  |
| **Entity ID:** E30165262023-0 | **Entity Name:** Cenntro Inc. (the "Corporation") |
| **Entity Status:** Active | **Expiration Date:** None |

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Commercial Registered Agent

Vcorp Agent Services, Inc.

701 S. Carson Street, Suite 200, Carson City, NV 89701, USA

The attached document(s) were filed with the Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recording Division. The filing date and time have been affixed to each document, indicating the date and time of filing. A filing number is also affixed and can be used to reference this document in the future.

Respectfully,<br> ![](image00005.jpg)<br> FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR<br> Secretary of State<br>

Page 1 of 1

#### Commercial Recording

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| **401** N. Carson Street<br> Carson City, NV 89701 | 1 State of Nevada Way<br> Las Vegas, NV 89119 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | Filed in the Office of | Business Number<br> **E30165262023-0** |
|  |  | ![](image00003.jpg) | Filing Number<br> **20265616122** |
| ![](image00002.jpg) | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201 (775) 684-5708**<br> **Website: <u>www.nvsos.gov</u>** | Secretary of State | Filed On |
| ![](image00002.jpg) | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201 (775) 684-5708**<br> **Website: <u>www.nvsos.gov</u>** | State Of Nevada | **3/24/2026 8:00:00 AM** |
| ![](image00002.jpg) | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201 (775) 684-5708**<br> **Website: <u>www.nvsos.gov</u>** | State Of Nevada | Number of Pages |
| ![](image00002.jpg) | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201 (775) 684-5708**<br> **Website: <u>www.nvsos.gov</u>** |  | **1** |
| ![](image00002.jpg) | **FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR Secretary of State**<br> **401 North Carson Street**<br> **Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201 (775) 684-5708**<br> **Website: <u>www.nvsos.gov</u>** |  |  |

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  <u> Certificate of Change Pursuant to NRS 78.209 </u>

#### TYPE OR PRINT - USE DARK INK ONLY - DO NOT HIGHLIGHT

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **INSTRUCTIONS:**<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** Enter the current name as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State and enter the Entity or Nevada<br> Business Identification Number (NVID).<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** Indicate the current number of authorized shares and par value, if any, and each class or series before the<br> change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Indicate the number of authorized shares and par value, if any of each class or series after the change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** Indicate the change of the affected class or series of issued, if any, shares after the change in exchange for<br> each issued share of the same class or series.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** Indicate provisions, if any, regarding fractional shares that are affected by the change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.** NRS required statement.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.** This section is optional. If an effective date and time is indicated the date must not be more than 90 days<br> after the date on which the certificate is filed.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.** Must be signed by an Officer. Form will be returned if unsigned. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **INSTRUCTIONS:**<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** Enter the current name as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State and enter the Entity or Nevada<br> Business Identification Number (NVID).<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** Indicate the current number of authorized shares and par value, if any, and each class or series before the<br> change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Indicate the number of authorized shares and par value, if any of each class or series after the change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** Indicate the change of the affected class or series of issued, if any, shares after the change in exchange for<br> each issued share of the same class or series.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** Indicate provisions, if any, regarding fractional shares that are affected by the change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.** NRS required statement.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.** This section is optional. If an effective date and time is indicated the date must not be more than 90 days<br> after the date on which the certificate is filed.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.** Must be signed by an Officer. Form will be returned if unsigned. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **INSTRUCTIONS:**<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** Enter the current name as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State and enter the Entity or Nevada<br> Business Identification Number (NVID).<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** Indicate the current number of authorized shares and par value, if any, and each class or series before the<br> change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Indicate the number of authorized shares and par value, if any of each class or series after the change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** Indicate the change of the affected class or series of issued, if any, shares after the change in exchange for<br> each issued share of the same class or series.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** Indicate provisions, if any, regarding fractional shares that are affected by the change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.** NRS required statement.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.** This section is optional. If an effective date and time is indicated the date must not be more than 90 days<br> after the date on which the certificate is filed.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.** Must be signed by an Officer. Form will be returned if unsigned. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **INSTRUCTIONS:**<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** Enter the current name as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State and enter the Entity or Nevada<br> Business Identification Number (NVID).<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** Indicate the current number of authorized shares and par value, if any, and each class or series before the<br> change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Indicate the number of authorized shares and par value, if any of each class or series after the change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** Indicate the change of the affected class or series of issued, if any, shares after the change in exchange for<br> each issued share of the same class or series.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** Indicate provisions, if any, regarding fractional shares that are affected by the change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.** NRS required statement.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.** This section is optional. If an effective date and time is indicated the date must not be more than 90 days<br> after the date on which the certificate is filed.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.** Must be signed by an Officer. Form will be returned if unsigned. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **INSTRUCTIONS:**<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** Enter the current name as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State and enter the Entity or Nevada<br> Business Identification Number (NVID).<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** Indicate the current number of authorized shares and par value, if any, and each class or series before the<br> change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Indicate the number of authorized shares and par value, if any of each class or series after the change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** Indicate the change of the affected class or series of issued, if any, shares after the change in exchange for<br> each issued share of the same class or series.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** Indicate provisions, if any, regarding fractional shares that are affected by the change.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.** NRS required statement.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.** This section is optional. If an effective date and time is indicated the date must not be more than 90 days<br> after the date on which the certificate is filed.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.** Must be signed by an Officer. Form will be returned if unsigned. |
| 1. Entity Information: | Name of entity as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State: | Name of entity as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State: | Name of entity as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State: | Name of entity as on file with the Nevada Secretary of State: |
| 1. Entity Information: | Cenntro Inc. | Cenntro Inc. | Cenntro Inc. | Cenntro Inc. |
| 1. Entity Information: |  |  |  |  |
| 1. Entity Information: | Entity or Nevada Business Identification Number (NVID): | Entity or Nevada Business Identification Number (NVID): | Entity or Nevada Business Identification Number (NVID): | E30165262023-0 |
| 2. Current Authorized<br> **Shares:** | The current number of authorized shares and the par value, if any, of each class or series, if any, of shares before the change:<br> (i) 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and<br> (ii) 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share | The current number of authorized shares and the par value, if any, of each class or series, if any, of shares before the change:<br> (i) 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and<br> (ii) 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share | The current number of authorized shares and the par value, if any, of each class or series, if any, of shares before the change:<br> (i) 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and<br> (ii) 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share | The current number of authorized shares and the par value, if any, of each class or series, if any, of shares before the change:<br> (i) 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and<br> (ii) 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
|  3. Authorized Shares <br> **After Change:** | The number of authorized shares and the par value, if any, of each class or series, if any, of shares after the change:<br> (i) 16,666,667 shares of common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share, and<br> (ii) 1,666,667 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share | The number of authorized shares and the par value, if any, of each class or series, if any, of shares after the change:<br> (i) 16,666,667 shares of common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share, and<br> (ii) 1,666,667 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share | The number of authorized shares and the par value, if any, of each class or series, if any, of shares after the change:<br> (i) 16,666,667 shares of common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share, and<br> (ii) 1,666,667 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share | The number of authorized shares and the par value, if any, of each class or series, if any, of shares after the change:<br> (i) 16,666,667 shares of common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share, and<br> (ii) 1,666,667 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| 4. Issuance: | The number of shares of each affected class or series, if any, to be issued after the change in exchange for each issued share of the same class or series:<br> Approximately 1,465,214 shares of common stock without rounding up fractional shares, no shares of preferred stock. | The number of shares of each affected class or series, if any, to be issued after the change in exchange for each issued share of the same class or series:<br> Approximately 1,465,214 shares of common stock without rounding up fractional shares, no shares of preferred stock. | The number of shares of each affected class or series, if any, to be issued after the change in exchange for each issued share of the same class or series:<br> Approximately 1,465,214 shares of common stock without rounding up fractional shares, no shares of preferred stock. | The number of shares of each affected class or series, if any, to be issued after the change in exchange for each issued share of the same class or series:<br> Approximately 1,465,214 shares of common stock without rounding up fractional shares, no shares of preferred stock. |
| 5. Provisions: | The provisions, if any, for the issuance of fractional shares, or for the payment of money or the issuance of scrip to stockholders otherwise entitled to a fraction of a share and the percentage of outstanding shares affected thereby:<br> The company shall, in lieu of issuing any fractional shares, round up to the nearest whole number of shares. Such percentage will be less than 10%. | The provisions, if any, for the issuance of fractional shares, or for the payment of money or the issuance of scrip to stockholders otherwise entitled to a fraction of a share and the percentage of outstanding shares affected thereby:<br> The company shall, in lieu of issuing any fractional shares, round up to the nearest whole number of shares. Such percentage will be less than 10%. | The provisions, if any, for the issuance of fractional shares, or for the payment of money or the issuance of scrip to stockholders otherwise entitled to a fraction of a share and the percentage of outstanding shares affected thereby:<br> The company shall, in lieu of issuing any fractional shares, round up to the nearest whole number of shares. Such percentage will be less than 10%. | The provisions, if any, for the issuance of fractional shares, or for the payment of money or the issuance of scrip to stockholders otherwise entitled to a fraction of a share and the percentage of outstanding shares affected thereby:<br> The company shall, in lieu of issuing any fractional shares, round up to the nearest whole number of shares. Such percentage will be less than 10%. |
| 6. Provisions: | The required approval of the stockholders has been obtained. | The required approval of the stockholders has been obtained. | The required approval of the stockholders has been obtained. | The required approval of the stockholders has been obtained. |
| **7. Effective date and** <br> **time:** (Optional) | Date: | 03/25/2026 | Time: | 23<sub>:</sub>59 pm<sub></sub> |
| **7. Effective date and** <br> **time:** (Optional) | (must not be later t an 90 days after the certificate is filed) | (must not be later t an 90 days after the certificate is filed) | (must not be later t an 90 days after the certificate is filed) | (must not be later t an 90 days after the certificate is filed) |

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| **8. Signature:** <br> (Required) | **X** | /s/ Peter Z. Wang | Managing Director | 03/23/2026 |
| **8. Signature:** <br> (Required) |  | Signature of Officer  | Title | Date  |

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This form must be accompanied by appropriate fees. If necessary, additional pages may be attached to this form. Page 1 of 1 Revised: 8/1/2023

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## Exhibit 10.16

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**Exhibit 10.16**<br>

#### Factory Lease Agreement

<br>Contract No.: JL—20240901

<br> Party A Jiangsu Joylong Automobile Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Party A" or "Joylong") <br>Party B: Jiangsu Tooniu Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Party B" or "Tooniu")

Pursuant to the provisions of the Contract Law of the People's Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations, and based on the agreement reached by both parties on July 18, 2024, regarding the strategic cooperation, the following is hereby stipulated: on the basis of equality and voluntariness, hereby Party A leases to Party B the premises specified in Appendix 1 of this Agreement for Party B's use. <br>

#### Article 1 Location of the Leased Premises, Details of the Premises and Conditions of Use

1. The property leased by Party A to Party B is located at the third gate area of Joylong Automobile Factory, Pujiang East Road, Jiangdu District, Yangzhou City.

2. Current condition of renovations, facilities, and equipment in the property: air conditioning, office facilities, plumbing, and other general amenities all have the basic usage conditions.

3. The property leased by Party A to Party B, its area, and price are as follows:

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| **No.** | Area | **Size (m<sup>2</sup>)** | Estimated Price<br> **(Yuan/m<sup>2</sup> per month)** | Monthly Rent | Monthly Rent<br> (Yuan) | **Note** |
| 1 | Painting Area<br> (Polyurea Spraying Area) | **100** | 13. 29 | **l** | 1329 | For manufacturing |
| 2 | Final Assembly Area (including 1/3 of the material storage area) | **8640** | 13. 29 | I | 114825.6 | Final Assembly Department II: Length 270m; Width 24m; Warehouse 2,160m<sup>2</sup> |
| 3 | Vehicle Parking Area | **1924** | 4.58 | 1 | 8811.92 | For manufacturing |
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The above rent is calculated based on the actual number of months used. At the same time, an additional tax of 9% is charged: <br>

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**Article 2**: Party A shall provide documents such as the property deed (valid proof of ownership of the leased property). Party B shall provide copies of identity documents such as the original certificate of incorporation. Upon mutual verification, parties may make copies of each other's documents for their records. All copies are to be used solely for the purposes of this lease agreement.

#### Article 3: Lease Term and Purpose

1. The lease term for the premises shall commence on September 1, 2024 and end on December 31, 2026.

2. If Party B requests renewal, it shall notify Party A at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the lease term, and Party A shall re-negotiate the lease agreement.

3. Upon expiration of the lease term, if Party A still intends to lease the property, Party B shall have the right of first refusal

#### Article 4: Rent and Payment Method
1. The rent shall be paid monthly in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of Article 1. Upon renewal of the lease, the annual rent shall be settled by December 31 of each year.

2. Party B shall pay Party A the first six months' rent within ten days from the effective date of this Agreement.Within ten days after the expiration of each six-month period, Party B shall pay Party A the rent for the next six-month period for the factory premises. If Party B is late in paying the rent, a late payment penalty of 50% of the daily rent (daily rent = monthly rent divided by 30) for each day of delay.

3. Method of Rent Payment: Bank transfer

4. Conditions for Factory Rent Discounts

According to the strategic cooperation agreement signed by Party A and Party B on July 18, 2024, under Section 3.1.2, the criteria for evaluating the completion of 6,000 vehicles in 2024 shall be separately agreed upon by the parties. In accordance with the provisions of the agreement, the calculation method for the completion of 6,000 vehicles in 2024 and the collection of site fees at the site shall be as follows:

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Based on 6,000 vehicles, charge a fee for the site based on the proportion of the uncompleted quantity relative to 6,000 vehicles, i.e., the site rental fee charged (yuan) = (6,000 vehicles – number of completed vehicles) / 6,000 vehicles \*Total site rent due (yuan): (The minimum value after the rent discount is 0 yuan and it cannot be a negative number.).

Note: Since the above 6,000 vehicles were exported in the form of complete sets of components or entire vehicles, the production volume can be confirmed until the end of November 2024. The statistics will be based on the quantity of complete sets of components or entire vehicles declared by Party A as the production and sales unit to the customs.

5. During the Agreement period after 2024, if Joylong has production capacity requirements, the provisions of Article 4 above shall remain valid upon completion of 6,000 units or more, meaning that rent shall be discounted when 6,000 units or more are completed annually, and no rent discount shall apply if fewer than 6,000 units are completed.

6. Regarding the 6 months of lease fees paid by Party B under Article 2 above, when the rent discount conditions of Article 4 are met and the provisions of Article 5 above are satisfied, the discounted amount shall be carried forward to the lease fees for the next 6 months.

#### Article 5 Cost Allocation

1. During the lease term, Party B shall be responsible for water and electricity charges (with separate water and electricity meters). Monthly electricity charges shall be calculated at 1.1 RMB/kWh (including 13% tax), and monthly water charges at 3.75 RMB/ton (including 13% tax). Water and electricity charges are paid monthly. Party B shall pay the water and electricity charges within 10 business days after receiving the invoice from Party A.

2. Payment Method: Bank wire transfer

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#### Article 6 Obligations of Both Parties

(1) During the lease term, Party B must maintain the equipment and facilities in good condition (excluding normal wear and tear). Party B shall not alter the structure or use of the leased premises without authorization. Otherwise, Party A has the right to forfeit the unused portion of the prepaid deposit and unilaterally terminate this Agreement. If a change of use is indeed necessary, it may only be carried out with Party A's consent. If Party B causes damage to the leased premises or its equipment, Party B shall be responsible for restoring them to their original condition and compensating Party A for related losses. If either Party A or Party B needs to renovate, expand, or remodel the premises, both parties shall enter into a separate written agreement, which must comply with relevant legal provisions. <br>

(2) If Party B installs any instruments, machinery or special equipment exceeding the electronic load capacity during the lease period, they must obtain the consent of Party A. Party B shall bear sole responsibility for any accidents or fines arising from failure to obtain Party A's consent or complete the relevant procedures. Party B shall be liable for compensation for any damage caused to the premises, safety facilities, or fire safety facilities.

(3) Party B guarantees that the premises leased from Party A will be used for lawful purposes, in compliance with the laws of the People's Republic of China and relevant government regulations, and operated in accordance with the law. Party B shall be solely responsible for all legal liabilities and property losses arising from Party B's illegal operations.

(4) Party B shall abide by the relevant safety regulations of the state. During the lease period, any personnel injuries or property losses caused by Party B's construction activities or other reasons shall be the responsibility of Party B.

(5) If Party B deliberately delays payment of rent, fails to pay relevant fees, or terminates the lease prematurely without following the agreed terms, it shall be regarded as a breach of contract by Party B. Party A has the right to confiscate the amount of prepaid rent that has not been utilized. If Party A cancels the Agreement before receiving the prepaid rent from Party B or violates other provisions of this Agreement, it shall be regarded as a breach of contract by Party A. In such cases, Party B may request Party A to return the amount of prepaid rent that has not been utilized.

(6) Upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement, Party B shall vacate the premises unconditionally within three days. If Party B refuses to return the keys and vacate the premises, Party A shall have the right to deem that Party B has abandoned all ownership rights to the property stored within the factory.

(7) Upon expiration of the lease term or termination of the contract, Party B must, on time, hand over to Party A all undamaged and in good condition (excluding normal wear and tear).

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(8) During the lease term, Party A assumes no obligation to safeguard Party B's equipment and items, etc. Party A shall not be held liable for any loss thereof.

(9) Upon expiration of the lease term or termination of the Agreement, if Party B fails to vacate the premises by the due date, Party A shall have the right to remove all items from the premises. Party A assumes no obligation to safeguard such items, and Party B shall have no right to claim compensation for losses from Party A.

(10) During the lease term, Party B's operations and personnel must comply with Party A's management; otherwise, Party B shall bear full responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting therefrom.

(11) During the lease term, if force majeure (unforeseeable, unavoidable, and insurmountable) prevents the performance of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be automatically terminated. Neither party shall hold the other liable, and Party A must refund to Party B within thirty days the portion of the security deposit that has not been incurred (without interest).

(12) Maintenance Responsibilities:

1. Party A is responsible for the maintenance of the original property. Party B shall bear the maintenance responsibility for any new construction or renovation work performed by Party B.

2. Party B may carry out necessary renovations to the property upon obtaining Party A's written consent. All construction, costs, and safety responsibilities related to such renovations shall be borne entirely by Party B. Prior to renovation, the renovation plan must be submitted to Party A for approval before construction may commence.

**Article 7** Any matters not covered in this Agreement shall be supplemented by both parties in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Contract Law of the People's Republic of China; such supplementary provisions shall have the same legal effect as this Agreement.

**Article 8** Party A has the right to unilaterally terminate this Agreement, provided that Party A gives Party B three months' prior notice and refunds, without interest, any unused portion of the rental fees. If Party B wishes to terminate this Agreement, Party B must give Party A three months' prior notice, and Party A shall refund, without interest, any unused portion of the rental fees.

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**Article 9** This Agreement is in two copies. It becomes effective upon the signatures of both parties. Each party holds one copy, and both copies have the same legal effect. In case of any disputes during the execution of this Agreement, they should be resolved through negotiation between the two parties. If the negotiation fails, a lawsuit should be filed in the local court of Party A's place of residence.

Party A: Jiangsu Joylong Automobile Co., Ltd.

Authorized Representative: MA Hanping

Address: No. 166, Pujiang East Road, Jiangdu District, Yangzhou City

Date: August 30, 2024

Party B:

Authorized Representative:

Address:No. 127, Ganglong Road, Yangzhou Economic Development Zone

Date: August 30, 2024

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## Exhibit 10.17

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#### Exhibit 10.17<br>

#### Office Lease Agreement
<br>Contract No.: JL—20240902

Party A Jiangsu Joylong Automobile Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Party A" or "Joylong") <br> Party B: Jiangsu Tooniu Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Party B" or "Tooniu")

Pursuant to the provisions of the Contract Law of the People's Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations, and based on the agreement reached by both parties on July 18, 2024, regarding the strategic cooperation, the following is hereby stipulated: on the basis of equality and voluntariness, hereby Party A leases to Party B the premises specified in Appendix 1 of this Agreement for Party B's use.

#### Article 1 Location of the Leased Premises, Details of the Premises and Conditions of Use

1. The property leased by Party A to Party B is located at the first gate area of Joylong Automobile Factory, Pujiang East Road, Jiangdu District, Yangzhou City.

2. Current condition of renovations, facilities, and equipment in the property: office facilities, plumbing, parking area, dorm and other general amenities all have the basic usage conditions.

3. The property leased by Party A to Party B, its area, and price are as follows:

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| **No.** | Area | **Size (m<sup>2</sup>)** | Estimated Price<br> **(Yuan/m<sup>2</sup> per month)** | Monthly Rent | Monthly Rent<br> (Yuan) | **Note** |
| 1 | Office Exhibition Area | **160** | 14.43 | **l** | 2308.8 | For office use |
| 2 | Office Parking Area | **491** | 4.58 | I | 2248.78 | For office use |
| 3 | Office Area | 1755.98 | 18.9 | 1 | 33188.02 | According to the property title deed, the floor area of the second floor is 3,350.49 square meters, and that of the first floor is 1,675.25 square meters, plus an additional 80.74 square meters for the ground-floor lobby |
| 4 | Staff Dormitory | **34** | 14.51 | 1 | 493.34 | The size is defined as a single room. Charges are calculated based on the actual number of rooms rented. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total monthly cost<br> (excluding tax) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total monthly cost<br> (excluding tax) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total monthly cost<br> (excluding tax) |  |  |  | Based on calculation confirmed by both parties |

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The above rent is calculated based on the actual number of months used. At the same time, an additional tax of 9% is charged: <br>

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**Article 2**: Party A shall provide documents such as the property deed (valid proof of ownership of the leased property). Party B shall provide copies of identity documents such as the original certificate of incorporation. Upon mutual verification, parties may make copies of each other's documents for their records. All copies are to be used solely for the purposes of this lease agreement.

#### Article 3: Lease Term and Purpose

1. The lease term for the premises shall commence on September 1, 2024 and end on December 31, 2026 (calculated based on the actual time of handover between both parties). Regarding the staff dormitory, provided to support Party B's preliminary operations, Party A furnished 10 rooms to Party B in August 2024 (the number of dormitory rooms shall be dynamically adjusted and calculated based on the actual number of rooms leased).

2. If Party B requests renewal, it shall notify Party A at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the lease term, and both parties shall re-negotiate the lease agreement.

3. Upon expiration of the lease term, if Party A still intends to lease the property, Party B shall have the right of first refusal

#### Article 4: Rent and Payment Method
1. The rent shall be paid monthly in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of Article 1. Upon renewal of the lease, the annual rent shall be settled by December 31 of each year.

2. Party B shall pay Party A the first six months' rent within ten days from the effective date of this Agreement.Within ten days after the expiration of each six-month period, Party B shall pay Party A the rent for the next six-month period for the factory premises. If Party B is late in paying the rent, a late payment penalty of 50% of the daily rent (daily rent = monthly rent divided by 30) for each day of delay.

3. Method of Rent Payment: Bank transfer

4. Conditions for Factory Rent Discounts

According to the strategic cooperation agreement signed by Party A and Party B on July 18, 2024, under Section 1.2 Haishi Product Slaes Cooperation: Within the sales territory agreed upon by the parties, utilizing Tooniu's overseas sales channels to sell Joylong Haishi products, with an annual sales volume of at least 200 units or an annual sales value of at least 30 million yuan (including Tooniu's procurement of parts from Joylong's subsidiary, Hong Ye Company) During the cooperation period, the annual sales volume of Haishi products shall reach 200 units or more, or the annual sales revenue shall reach 30 million yuan or more (including purchases of parts from Joylong's subsidiaries by Tooniu and Hong Ye Company). For any of the above, upon completion of the work, the rent for the Xianqian Yuan and Lishang sites shall be collected using the method specified below. <br>

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Based on 200 vehicles or 30 million yuan as the threshold, 100 units or 15 million yuan and above calculation begins (less than 100 units or 15 million yuan does not qualify for the discount). The rent is calculated based on the ratio of the number of unsold units or the unsold sales amount to the total target units or total sales amount. That is, the rent charged (yuan) = (200 units × units sold) / 200 × base venue rental fee (RMB) or venue rental fee (RMB) = (30 million RMB – total sales amount) / 3000 \* base venue rental rate (RMB) (If both calculations result in the same amount, the higher discount rate shall be used as the basis for the final rental calculation; however, the minimum rental amount after the discount shall not be less than 0 RMB and cannot be negative).

5. During the Agreement period after 2024, the provisions of Article 4 above shall remain valid. However, the base amount for the discount shall be adjusted annually in accordance with actual circumstances, subject to separate agreement between the parties.

6. Regarding the 6 months of lease fees paid by Party B under Article 2 above, when the rent discount conditions of Article 4 are met and the provisions of Article 5 above are satisfied, the discounted amount shall be carried forward to the lease fees for the next 6 months.

#### Article 5 Cost Allocation
1. During the lease term, Party B shall be responsible for water and electricity charges (with separate water and electricity meters). Monthly electricity charges shall be calculated at 1.1 RMB/kWh (including 13% tax), and monthly water charges at 3.75 RMB/ton (including 13% tax). Water and electricity charges are paid monthly. Party B shall pay the water and electricity charges within 10 business days after receiving the invoice from Party A.

2. Payment Method: Bank wire transfer

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#### Article 6 Obligations of Both Parties

(1) During the lease term, Party B must maintain the equipment and facilities in good condition (excluding normal wear and tear). Party B shall not alter the structure or use of the leased premises without authorization. Otherwise, Party A has the right to forfeit the unused portion of the prepaid deposit and unilaterally terminate this Agreement. If a change of use is indeed necessary, it may only be carried out with Party A's consent. If Party B causes damage to the leased premises or its equipment, Party B shall be responsible for restoring them to their original condition and compensating Party A for related losses. If either Party A or Party B needs to renovate, expand, or remodel the premises, both parties shall enter into a separate written agreement, which must comply with relevant legal provisions. <br>

(2) If Party B installs any instruments, machinery or special equipment exceeding the electronic load capacity during the lease period, they must obtain the consent of Party A. Party B shall bear sole responsibility for any accidents or fines arising from failure to obtain Party A's consent or complete the relevant procedures. Party B shall be liable for compensation for any damage caused to the premises, safety facilities, or fire safety facilities.

(3) Party B guarantees that the premises leased from Party A will be used for lawful purposes, in compliance with the laws of the People's Republic of China and relevant government regulations, and operated in accordance with the law. Party B shall be solely responsible for all legal liabilities and property losses arising from Party B's illegal operations.

(4) Party B shall abide by the relevant safety regulations of the state. During the lease period, any personnel injuries or property losses caused by Party B's construction activities or other reasons shall be the responsibility of Party B.

(5) If Party B deliberately delays payment of rent, fails to pay relevant fees, or terminates the lease prematurely without following the agreed terms, it shall be regarded as a breach of contract by Party B. Party A has the right to confiscate the amount of prepaid rent that has not been utilized. If Party A cancels the Agreement before receiving the prepaid rent from Party B or violates other provisions of this Agreement, it shall be regarded as a breach of contract by Party A. In such cases, Party B may request Party A to return the amount of prepaid rent that has not been utilized.

(6) Upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement, Party B shall vacate the premises unconditionally within three days. If Party B refuses to return the keys and vacate the premises, Party A shall have the right to deem that Party B has abandoned all ownership rights to the property stored within the factory.

(7) Upon expiration of the lease term or termination of the contract, Party B must, on time, hand over to Party A all undamaged and in good condition (excluding normal wear and tear).

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(8) During the lease term, Party A assumes no obligation to safeguard Party B's equipment and items, etc. Party A shall not be held liable for any loss thereof.

(9) Upon expiration of the lease term or termination of the Agreement, if Party B fails to vacate the premises by the due date, Party A shall have the right to remove all items from the premises. Party A assumes no obligation to safeguard such items, and Party B shall have no right to claim compensation for losses from Party A.

(10) During the lease term, Party B's operations and personnel must comply with Party A's management; otherwise, Party B shall bear full responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting therefrom.

(11) During the lease term, if force majeure (unforeseeable, unavoidable, and insurmountable) prevents the performance of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be automatically terminated. Neither party shall hold the other liable, and Party A must refund to Party B within thirty days the portion of the security deposit that has not been incurred (without interest).

(12) Maintenance Responsibilities:

1. Party A is responsible for the maintenance of the original property. Party B shall bear the maintenance responsibility for any new construction or renovation work performed by Party B.

2. Party B may carry out necessary renovations to the property upon obtaining Party A's written consent. All construction, costs, and safety responsibilities related to such renovations shall be borne entirely by Party B. Prior to renovation, the renovation plan must be submitted to Party A for approval before construction may commence.

**Article 7** Any matters not covered in this Agreement shall be supplemented by both parties in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Contract Law of the People's Republic of China; such supplementary provisions shall have the same legal effect as this Agreement.

**Article 8** Party A has the right to unilaterally terminate this Agreement, provided that Party A gives Party B three months' prior notice and refunds, without interest, any unused portion of the rental fees (for dormitories, due to the unified planning of talent apartments, if there are no dormitories available for rent in Joylong, Party A shall provide 30 days' prior notice to Party B). If Party B wishes to terminate this Agreement, Party B must give Party A three months' prior notice, and Party A shall refund, without interest, any unused portion of the rental fees.

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**Article 9** This Agreement is in two copies. It becomes effective upon the signatures of both parties. Each party holds one copy, and both copies have the same legal effect. In case of any disputes during the execution of this Agreement, they should be resolved through negotiation between the two parties. If the negotiation fails, a lawsuit should be filed in the local court of Party A's place of residence.

Party A: Jiangsu Joylong Automobile Co., Ltd.

Authorized Representative: MA Hanping

Address: No. 166, Pujiang East Road, Jiangdu District, Yangzhou City

Date: August 30, 2024

Party B:

Authorized Representative:

Address:No. 127, Ganglong Road, Yangzhou Economic Development Zone

Date: August 30, 2024

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## Exhibit 10.18

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**Exhibit 10.18**<br>

![](image00006.jpg)

Between Landlord <u> Landlord's tax ID/identification number 3 06/ 5731/0216 </u> <u> Contract number (to be entered by the landlord) 2 2<br> </u>

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, married couple, company<br>Schmidts GmbH & Co. KG Real Estate, Commercial Register No.: HRA 4430 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, married couple, company<br>Schmidts GmbH & Co. KG Real Estate, Commercial Register No.: HRA 4430 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, married couple, company<br>Schmidts GmbH & Co. KG Real Estate, Commercial Register No.: HRA 4430 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Date of birth |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, spouses, company | &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, spouses, company | &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, spouses, company | &nbsp;&nbsp; Date of Birth |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Authorized representative of the company<br>Henrike Mintert and Rainer Schmidts | &nbsp;&nbsp; Authorized representative of the company<br>Henrike Mintert and Rainer Schmidts | &nbsp;&nbsp; Authorized representative of the company<br>Henrike Mintert and Rainer Schmidts | &nbsp;&nbsp; Authorized representative of the company<br>Henrike Mintert and Rainer Schmidts |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Street No.<br>Josef-Baumann-Str. 37 a |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; Zip code City<br>44805 Bochum |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Phone<br>0234/853865 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email<br>schmidts-immobilien@outlook.de | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email<br>schmidts-immobilien@outlook.de | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email<br>schmidts-immobilien@outlook.de |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Represented by (e.g., property management)<br>Ms. Henrike Mintert | &nbsp;&nbsp; Represented by (e.g., property management)<br>Ms. Henrike Mintert | &nbsp;&nbsp; Represented by (e.g., property management)<br>Ms. Henrike Mintert | &nbsp;&nbsp; Represented by (e.g., property management)<br>Ms. Henrike Mintert |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Street No.<br>Josef-Baumann-Str. 37a | &nbsp;&nbsp; Street No.<br>Josef-Baumann-Str. 37a | &nbsp;&nbsp; ZIP City<br>4 4805 Bochum | &nbsp;&nbsp; ZIP City<br>4 4805 Bochum |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Phone<br>**015221020192** | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email<br>schmidts-immobilienCoutlook.de | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email<br>schmidts-immobilienCoutlook.de | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email<br>schmidts-immobilienCoutlook.de |

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Tenant

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, maiden name, spouses, company name, legal form, commercial register<br>ANTRIC GmbH, Commercial Register No.: HRB 18749 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, maiden name, spouses, company name, legal form, commercial register<br>ANTRIC GmbH, Commercial Register No.: HRB 18749 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, maiden name, spouses, company name, legal form, commercial register<br>ANTRIC GmbH, Commercial Register No.: HRB 18749 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, maiden name, spouses, company name, legal form, commercial register<br>ANTRIC GmbH, Commercial Register No.: HRB 18749 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Date of birth |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Authorized representative of the company<br>Gregory Hancke \*02/03/1964, | <br>Peter Zuguang Wang **\*09/07/1954** | <br>Peter Zuguang Wang **\*09/07/1954** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Street No.<br>Heitkampsfeld 20 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Street No.<br>Heitkampsfeld 20 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; Zip code City<br>44652 Herne | &nbsp;&nbsp; Zip code City<br>44652 Herne |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Phone<br>015123477324 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email<br>Ugur.HocaogluOantric.de | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email<br>Ugur.HocaogluOantric.de | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email<br>Ugur.HocaogluOantric.de |

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and

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, maiden name, spouses, company name, legal form, commercial register | &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, maiden name, spouses, company name, legal form, commercial register | &nbsp;&nbsp; Last name, first name, maiden name, spouses, company name, legal form, commercial register | &nbsp;&nbsp; Date of birth |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Authorized representative of the company | &nbsp;&nbsp; Authorized representative of the company |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Street No. |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; Zip code City | &nbsp;&nbsp; Zip code City |
|  Phone | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email | &nbsp;&nbsp; Email |

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the following lease agreement is concluded:

Commercial Lease Agreement 08/2024-GE-COM<br> Publisher: Haus & Grund Verlag GmbH – Elisabethstr. 4, 44139 Dortmund Phone +49 (0)231 / 95 83 0 ' Fax +49 (0)231 / 95 83 95verlag@haus-und-grund.com www.haus-und-grund.com-© Copyright Haus & Grund Verlag. Reproduction and duplication of any kind prohibited!

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§ 1 Leased **Premises**

<u>I.</u> <u>Property Description</u> 

1. The landlord rents to the tenant the following premises located on the **property**

  <u> Street No. Josef-Baumann-Str. 37 b </u>   <u> ZIP Code City 44805 Bochum </u>

**Premises or parts of buildings** located <br>

<u><br> </u> <u> e.g., retail space, sales area, office space, practice space, workshop, storage space, etc. Office over 68 sqm and warehouse 340 sqm with 5 parking spaces <br> </u>  

The following ancillary spaces are also included in the lease

<u><br> </u> <u> e.g., storage room, basement, garage, parking space, underground parking space, etc. <br> </u>  

as well as **the** following **accessories**

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<br> <u><br> </u> <u> e.g., store counter, refrigeration system, furniture, etc. <br> </u>  

2. The rental is exclusively for use as

<u><br> </u> <u> Precise description of the business, e.g., office, store, practice, etc. Commercial <br> </u>  

3. Changes to the nature of the business require the prior express consent of the landlord. Consent may be denied if the landlord's legitimate interests are affected.

4. The tenant shall obtain any official permits required in connection with structural alterations made by the tenant that result from the nature of the business. The tenant shall also bear any costs incurred thereby, as well as any premium increases resulting from changes to insurance policies. None of this applies if the permits in question are ones that the landlord is already obligated to obtain on the premises, even without the tenant's structural alterations. It is the tenant's responsibility to meet the personal requirements for any necessary licenses. The risk of use is the tenant's responsibility, provided that the cause lies solely in the tenant's personal circumstances.

5. The tenant will be provided with the following keys for the duration of the lease:

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% If the tenant loses or destroys the keys provided, the landlord is entitled to claim damages, as well as in the event of the loss and/or destruction of additional keys that were handed over or procured by the tenant, and if there is a concrete risk to the rental property, to have a replacement lock and the necessary number of keys manufactured at the tenant's expense. The tenant reserves the right to prove that the amount of damage was lower.

6. Before signing the lease agreement, the tenant and landlord inspected the rental property together and noted the condition of the property

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☒ The condition of the premises known to the tenants is in accordance with the contract.

<u>II. Renovations and Additions</u>

1. The tenant agrees to have the following work performed on or in the rental property at his own expense prior to moving in, or, if that is not possible, no later than   <u> Date <br> </u>

to have the following work performed in or on the rental property at his own expense:

  <u> Prepare a detailed description of defects; if necessary, prepare a separate handover report <br> </u>  

The landlord agrees to do so before the tenant moves in or, if that is not possible, by no later than   <u> oatum '2 2 </u>

'have the following work performed on the rental property at his own expense'.

Provide a detailed description of the defects; if necessary, prepare a separate handover report<br> In the office wing, the walls will be painted white, the existing drywall ceiling will be removed, and the carpet will be taken up. The existing restrooms will be renovated and the stairwell will be painted. On the upper floor, the existing shower room, kitchen, and hallway will be converted into an open-plan office.<br> The bathroom in the basement will be converted into a kitchen. In the hall, there are walls that ; these walls are to remain in place. The shelves and built-in mezzanine floors in the smaller offices will be removed.<br>

§ 2 Lease Term

The lease begins on   <u> Date January 15, 2025 </u>

☐ **1. Lease Agreement** for an **Indefinite** Term

The tenancy is for an indefinite period. The notice periods are set forth in Section 24 of this agreement.

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months prior to its expiration unless terminated by the landlord or tenant.

<br>b) ☐ The lease agreement is extended once by <u><br> </u> <br> months, unless it is terminated no later than <u><br> </u>

is terminated by the tenant several months before its expiration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **The** following **requirements regarding the admissibility of price escalation clauses must be observed if an index-linked rent is agreed upon under** § 3**(**3**):**<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • The lease must be concluded for a term of at least 10 years, or the landlord waives the right to ordinary termination for 10 years, or<br> • The tenant has the right to extend the lease for 10 years. <br>

Section 3 Rent

1. The monthly rent is plus any applicable sales tax.<br> € In words: <br><u> 2,538.90 </u>   <u> two thousand five hundred thirty-eight euros and ninety cents </u>

☐\* 2. **Graduated rent**

The rent specified in Section 1 applies for the first twelve months from the start of the contract. It will then increase to:

1. - - € from - - 6. - - € from - -

2. - - € from - - 7. - - € from - -

3. - - € from - - 8.<br> - - € from - -

4. - € from - - 9.<br> - - € from - -

5. - - G from - - plus any applicable sales tax.

The final phase period ends 12 months after its effective date, unless otherwise agreed in § 29.

In particular, the rent is not fixed for a fixed-term lease (Section 2(2)). This also applies to the lease term beginning upon the effective date of the last graduated rent. The contracting parties are entitled or obligated to adjust the rent in accordance with the conditions specified in § 3(3) (Index-linked rent/value protection) and § 16 (Maintenance and modernization measures by the landlord or third parties).

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a) If the consumer price index for Germany, as determined by the Federal Statistical Office (www.destatis.de), changes by more than 5 percent compared to the level at the start of the contract or compared to the last rent adjustment, the net rent/base rent shall change accordingly. A declaration of rent adjustment from the other contracting party is not required. The rent shall change as of the beginning of the next month following the first occurrence of the percentage change. If previously published index figures are subsequently amended due to a conversion of the index to a new basis, the rent calculated based on the old index series shall apply until the calendar month following the first official publication of the new index series. From that point on, the rent shall be based on the new index series.

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The provision is applicable repeatedly if the conditions described above are met based on the respective preceding rent adjustment.

b) The parties agree that the following reservation of performance shall be deemed agreed upon unless the contracting parties parties have not agreed upon a priority and effective option for increase, in particular pursuant to Section 2 or Section 3(a).

c. Performance Reservation

If the consumer price index for Germany as a whole, as determined monthly by the Federal Statistical Office, changes in the future compared to the level at the time of contract conclusion, or if a new regulation results in an increase of more than 5 percent, either upward or downward, below, both contracting parties are entitled to request a reassessment of the base rent in writing.

If the contracting parties cannot reach an agreement, an expert appointed by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce shall decide on the rent amount as an arbitrator. The decision shall be based on changes in the cost of living and on the development of rental rates for commercially used properties.

The parties shall each bear half of the expert's costs.The new base rent will change as of the beginning of the next month following the date on which the index level specified in Section 3(c)(1) is reached, even if an agreement or decision by the expert is not reached until a later date.

§ 4 Value-Added Tax Option

If the landlord has opted for the VAT option at the time of or after the conclusion of the contract, he is entitled to charge VAT at the applicable statutory rate on the rent (§ 3), operating costs (§ 5), and other payments subject to VAT.

§ 5 Operating Costs

1. In addition to the rent (§ 3), the tenant shall pay for **operating costs**, plus VAT where applicable (see § 6), in accordance with the latest version of the Operating Costs Ordinance, to the extent that such costs are actually incurred:

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**Other** operating costs include, in particular:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The costs of the technical **and administrative** management of **the rental property,** account management fees, and **janitorial costs,** Die Kosten der Bewachung und Sicherheit<br>
 hierzu gehören die Kosten der Alarmanlage, Fernseh- und Videoüberwachung, des automatischen Schließsystems, Notrufsystems, Notstromaggregats, der Türschließanlage, des Codekartensystems, der Türsprechanlage, Wach- und Schließgesellschaft, des Nachtwächters. Die Kosten fur Brandschutzmabanhmen,<br> Wie Fuerlescher Sprinkleranlage, Brandmeldeanlage and Rauchwarnmelder einschlieBlich deren Anmietkeston, Rauchabzugsanlage, Blitzschutzanlage, wasserhydrant, Druekerhohungsanlage and die Kesten einer etwaigen Haus
 Rauchabzugsanlage, Blitzschutzanlage, Wasserhydrant, Druckerhohungsanlage and die Kosten einer etwaigen Hausfeuerwehr.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The costs of special waste disposal such as garbage chutes, vacuum waste collection systems, waste compactors and shredders, waste sorting facilities, bulky waste removal, and waste volume measurement systems.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The costs of special energy, heating, and air conditioning systems such as ventilation and air conditioning systems, integrated ventilation system inspections, solar and wind power systems, heat recovery systems, exhaust gas
 filtration and cleaning, exhaust gas blowers, and exhaust gas catalysts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The costs of special water and wastewater systems These include the costs of cleaning sewer pipes, drainage channels and gutters, storm drains and drain screens, backflow prevention devices, the hygienic testing of water and
 wastewater, the costs of flow restrictors, the on-site wastewater treatment plant and pumping station, the cleaning and testing of wastewater, the use of so-called graywater,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The costs of cleaning work such as street cleaning, gutter cleaning, facade cleaning, and graffiti removal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The costs for **inspection, maintenance, and testing** This includes the costs of maintaining the electrical and plumbing systems, the costs of maintaining
 windows and doors, the costs of oil tank leak testing,

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Die Kosten gemeinsamer Telekommunikationseinrichtungen** wie Gemeinschaftsantennenanlage, Breitbandverteilanlage, Betrieb einer gebäudeinternen Glasfaser-Verteilanlage, hausinterne Datenkommunikationseinrichtungen, Medienanschlüsse, Videoüberwachung.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Die Kosten von Gemeinschaftseinrichtungen** Hierzu gehören Schwimmbad, Sauna und Kinderspielplatz, die Kosten des gemeinsamen Empfangs, der zentralen Heizungsanlage, des Betriebs des Aufzuges, Gartenpflege-Dienstes

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Die Stromkosten des Garagengebäudes und der Tiefgarage und die Kosten der Dachrinnenheizung** 

2. Operating costs also include the costs for cleaning and maintenance of floor heating systems and hot water appliances (including emission control measurements), for which the tenant makes advance payments. Billing is based on the actual costs attributable to the unit or, if this is not possible, according to the allocation formula for heating and hot water.

3. The allocation of operating costs and other costs to the individual tenants is carried out by the landlord in accordance with § 8, e.g., in proportion to the living and usable areas or by fractions and/or based on the results of consumption metering, as well as in accordance with §§ 9 and 10 of this contract. The introduction of new operating costs and/or other costs is carried out in accordance with § 8

4. To the extent that a direct contract is possible between the tenant and the relevant utility provider, e.g., district heating, gas, electricity, water, the tenant agrees to enter into a direct contract with the utility provider if the landlord requests this in writing. If a direct contract is not possible, the supply shall be provided through the landlord. The costs incurred thereby shall be borne by the tenant.

§ 6 **Payment of** Rent, **Operating Costs, and Other Surcharges, Sales Tax**

1. The tenant shall make the following payments in advance, free of charge, to the landlord or to a person authorized by the landlord to receive them, on a monthly basis, no later than the third business day of each month.

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| Base rent (§ 3) | €2,538.90 |
| Utility costs (§ 5) excluding heating and hot water | €320.00 |
| Heating and hot water costs (Section 5, Paragraph 1; Sections 9 and 10) | €12.50 |
| Other costs: Electricity, current price 0.25f/kWh | €55.00 |
| Subtotal | 3,038.90 S |
| VAT currently<br> 19X | 577.39 € |
| **Total** | 3,616.29 € |

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| IBAN<br> DE15 **4308 0083 0806 4842 01** | BIC of the bank<br> **DRESDEFF430** |

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3. At the landlord's request, the entire rent—including surcharges, fees, advance payments for operating costs, and additional payments—must be paid by the tenant via the SEPA Direct Debit scheme for the entire duration of the lease agreement. The tenant must ensure sufficient funds are available to cover the payments due. The tenant shall bear any costs charged to the landlord in connection with dishonored SEPA direct debits. The tenant is entitled to revoke the direct debit authorization only for good cause.

4. In the event of late payment, the landlord is entitled to charge any reminder fees and late payment interest. The timeliness of the payment depends not on the date of dispatch, but on the date of receipt or the date the amount is credited.

5. If the tenant is in default of rent payment, payments shall first be applied to the costs incurred due to the default, including any legal costs, then to the interest, and finally to the principal debt, starting with the oldest debt.

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6. In the event of default, the tenant shall owe default interest at a rate of 8 percent above the base rate pursuant to § 247 BGB. The landlord's right to claim higher damages for default upon providing appropriate proof remains unaffected.

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The landlord is entitled to make the handover of the rental property contingent upon payment of the security deposit.

2. The landlord may, during the lease term, apply the security deposit to satisfy claims arising from the lease agreement satisfy. In this case, the tenant is obligated to restore the security deposit to its original amount. The tenant is prohibited from offsetting the claim for repayment of the security deposit against any claims due from the landlord during the lease term.

3. If the landlord agrees to a bank guarantee as security for the rent, it must be provided as a directly enforceable guarantee on first demand. Upon request by the landlord, the guarantor must pay immediately without the landlord having to demonstrate or prove his substantive entitlement. The guarantor may not be entitled to discharge himself by making a deposit.

4. Upon termination of the lease agreement, the security deposit shall be refunded or returned to the tenant upon proper return of the leased property, provided that the landlord does not assert any counterclaims arising from the lease agreement.

5. In the event of a change in landlord, the tenant agrees to the sole liability of the new landlord if the latter confirms to the tenant that he has received the security deposit. The tenant agrees to the release of the previous landlord from liability.

§ 8 **Settlement, Allocation, and Adjustment of Operating Costs**

1. Advance payments for operating costs shall be settled once a year. Any differences must be settled by the tenant within one month and by the landlord immediately.

2. Falls Kein anderer Verteilngsschlussel vereinbart ist, Kann der Vermieter die Betriebskosten grundsatzlich im Verhaltnisder Wohn-und Nutzflachen umlegen. Betriebskosten, die von einem erfassten Verbrauch oder einer erfassten Verursachungdurch die Mieter abhangen, sind nach einem Mabastab umzulegen, der dem untersehiedlichen Verbrauch oder der unter sehiedlieehen Verursachung Reehnung tragt. <br>

3. If the leased property is subject to partial or separate ownership, the operating costs incurred by the owners' association (e.g., building insurance, street cleaning costs, janitorial services) are billed based on the final annual statement issued by the WEG administrator. The calculation is based on the costs actually paid during the billing year. The costs incurred by the landlord as a co-owner or owner of a separate unit (e.g., property tax) are included in the statement to the extent that they were incurred during the billing year.

4. Wenn sich die laufenden Betriebskosten in einem Umfang erhöhen, dass die vom Mieter zu erbringenden Vorauszahlungen für das gesamte Abrechnungsjahr eine nicht unerhebliche Unterdeckung erwarten lassen, kann der Vermieter nach billigem Ermessen (§ 315 BGB) vom Mieter für die Zukunft ab dem jeweils nächsten Mietzahlungstermin die Zahlung eines erhöhten, voraussichtlich kostendeckenden Vorauszahlungsbetrages verlangen. Zur Zahlung der erhöhten Vorauszahlungen hat der Vermieter den Mieter in Textform unter Beachtung einer angemessenen Frist sowie unter Angabe des Erhöhungsgrundes aufzufordern. Für die Begründung der Erhöhung bedarf es keiner Zwischenabrechnung über die Betriebskosten, sondern nur einer summarischen Erläuterung derjenigen Umstände, die eine nicht unerhebliche Unterdeckung erwarten lassen.<br>

5. If operating costs are incurred for the first time, are newly introduced, or if certain costs are eliminated, the landlord must take this into account as part of proper management when apportioning costs and when collecting and adjusting the advance payment.

6. The tenant is liable for the portion of the apportionment attributable to him under Section 4 as of the first day of the month following the declaration. Retroactive increases are to be borne by the tenant from the date they arise.

7. If the operating costs specified in § 5 are included in the rent specified in § 3 and are not payable in addition to the rent, changes in the operating costs entitle the parties to an adjustment.

8. Goods and services provided by the landlord or his relatives that result in savings on operating costs may be valued at the amount that would be payable for the services of a third party, namely a company, but excluding the third party's or the company's sales tax.

9. The tenant must submit any objections to the utility bill in writing to the landlord within 3 months of receiving the bill. Otherwise, the bill is deemed accepted if the landlord has noted this legal consequence in the bill, provided that the tenant was not prevented from objecting to the bill through no fault of their own.

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§ 9 **Central Heating**

1. The central heating system shall be kept in operation during the period from October 1 to April 30 of each year (heating season) during normal business hours business hours in such a way that the rented premises maintain an appropriate temperature. Except in particularly justified individual cases, the operation of the heating system may be requested outside the heating season,<br>

2. In the event of short-term malfunctions of the technical equipment, force majeure, official orders, or other circumstances preventing the provision of the service (e.g., fuel shortages), heating—including substitute heating—cannot be demanded. Damages—The tenant's claims for damages against the landlord may only be asserted under the conditions set forth in § 27 E. The landlord is obligated to immediately take the necessary and reasonable steps to remedy the interruption in the operation of the central heating system E

3. The tenant is obligated to keep the radiators in the rented premises in working order. If the tenant fails to fulfill this obligation , this does not exempt him from the obligation to pay his share of the heating operating costs, namely without prejudice to the landlord's further claims for damages.<br>

4. The tenant is obligated to pay the proportionate costs for the operation of the central heating system.<br>

a) The costs of operating the central heating system, including the exhaust system, include the costs of the fuel consumed and its delivery, the costs of operating electricity, and the costs of operation, monitoring, and Maintenance of the system, regular checks of its operational readiness and safety, including adjustment by a qualified technician, cleaning of the system and the equipment room, the costs of measurements pursuant to the Federal Immission Control Act, the costs of renting or otherwise obtaining the use of equipment for consumption measurement, as well as the costs of using such equipment for consumption measurement, including the costs of calculation and allocation.

b) The costs of district heating supply include the costs of heat supply (base rate, variable rate, and billing rate) and the costs of operating the associated building systems in accordance with Section 4(a).

5. The tenant shall bear the costs of interim meter readings caused by his or her move-out.

6. Heating and hot water costs are allocated in accordance with the provisions of the Heating Costs Ordinance where required by law; in all other cases, they are allocated at the landlord's reasonable discretion.

7. The proportionate heating operating costs are to be paid monthly in advance.

8. To the extent that the tenant operates the heating system independently and at his own risk (e.g., individual unit heating), he is responsible for procuring fuel and bearing the costs of operating the system. The tenant is obligated to treat the heating system properly and with care, to keep it in constant operation to the usual extent during the heating season, and to have it serviced once a year at regular intervals by a qualified technician—or, in the case of gas systems, by a heating specialist—at the tenant's expense. The preceding paragraphs apply mutatis mutandis.

**The landlord has the right to switch the central heating and hot water supply system, which he operates himself,** to **district heating or** local heating **(heat contracting). He** is **entitled to enter into a corresponding heat supply contract** with **a third party. The tenant is obligated to bear a proportionate share of the costs of the heat supply.**

§ **10 Water and Hot Water Supply**

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<br> 1. **Tap** water used by the tenant not for personal use but for commercial purposes must be measured by a separate water meter. The tenant is responsible for the costs of water consumption and the associated sewage charges, as well as the costs of installing, operating, and maintaining the meter.

2. **Hot water** is supplied year-round as a matter of system design, unless the tenant operates the system independently in accordance with § 9(8). The tenant is obligated to pay the proportionate costs for the operation of the hot water supply. Hot water costs are allocated in accordance with the provisions of the Heating Costs Ordinance, to the extent that this is mandatory; otherwise, at the landlord's reasonable discretion. These operating costs include the costs of water heating in accordance with § 9 and the water supply costs, unless they are billed separately. Water supply costs include the costs of water consumption, basic fees, and meter rental; the costs of using submeters; the costs of operating an in-house water supply system and a water treatment plant, including treatment chemicals; and the costs of maintenance and upkeep. The details of the tenant's payment are determined by applying §§ 5, 8, and 9 mutatis mutandis. The tenant bears the costs of interim meter readings. The tenant is obligated to pay their share of the costs even if they do not use hot water. In all other respects, the provision under § 9(2) applies mutatis mutandis.

§ **11 Set-off, Reduction, and Right of Retention**

1. The tenant may "only" set off claims for defects in the leased property against the rent and operating costs, exercise a right of retention, or raise the defense of non-performance of the contract

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2. The tenant is not entitled to a reduction in rent, operating costs, or other payment obligations if the condition of the rental property existed at the time the lease was entered into. Furthermore, the tenant is not entitled to a reduction in rent, operating costs, or other payment obligations in the event of a defect that impairs the use of the the right of the tenant to reclaim any excess rent paid, if the right to a reduction is undisputed or has been legally established, remains unaffected. In<br>

who is in default of rent payments pursuant to § 6 of this contract, the right to a reduction is excluded. Any claim by the tenant for the rectification of defects remains unaffected by this.

§ **12 Subletting, Use of the Rental Property**

1. Without the landlord's permission, the tenant is not entitled to sublet the rental property or to otherwise independently of the leased property to third parties. Any permission to be granted or granted in cases of legitimate interest applies only to the individual case. It may be denied or revoked for good cause. Section 540(1) sentence 2 of the German Civil Code (BGB) does not apply.

2. In the event of subletting, the tenant hereby assigns to the landlord all claims against the subtenant s security in the amount of the rent owed in each case in accordance with § 6.

§ **13 Wall Space, Advertising Structures, Vending Machines**

1. The use of wall surfaces on or inside the building for advertising purposes, for the installation or attachment of vending machines, or for any other purpose requires the landlord's prior written consent, which may be granted for a limited period, subject to terms and conditions, or revoked for good cause. In all of the aforementioned cases, the landlord may demand that the property be restored to its original condition. The tenant is liable for all damages caused by his or her fault in connection with installations of this kind. This provision also applies to modifications, renovations, or the replacement of such installations that are present at the time of the lease.

2. The tenant is responsible for ensuring that advertising structures, such as company signs and the like, awnings, and other items to be installed outdoors are securely mounted at an appropriate height to prevent any property damage or personal injury. Local regulations must be observed. The tenant is liable for any resulting damage and is obligated to provide compensation.

3. Wall surfaces, advertising structures, and vending machines must be tastefully designed to suit the surroundings, match the style of the property, and be consistent with the facilities of other businesses operating on the property.

4. The tenant shall bear the cost of any necessary permits and associated follow-up costs.

§ **14 Installation of Machinery, Equipment, and Other** Facilities

1. Before installing machinery, equipment, or other systems, the tenant must inquire with the landlord and the relevant authorities regarding the permissible load. Furthermore, the tenant must obtain the landlord's prior written consent for installation and operation. If any damage is caused to the tenant, the landlord, or a third party as a result of exceeding the permissible load limit, the tenant shall be solely responsible and liable for compensation.

2. If any adverse effects become apparent—such as cracks in the walls caused by vibrations or other damage—the machinery, equipment, and other installations must be removed at the landlord's request.

§ **15 Structural alterations and installations by the tenant**

1. Structural alterations to the rental property, in particular conversions, fixtures, installations, and the like, may only be carried out with the prior written consent of the landlord. Such consent may be contingent upon the tenant's commitment to fully or partially restore the property to its previous condition upon moving out.

2. If the tenant carries out structural alterations with the landlord's consent and official permits are required for such alterations, the tenant must obtain these at his own expense. The same applies if official permits are or become necessary due to the nature and use of the leased property.

3. If the tenant fails to obtain the necessary official permits or if such permits are not granted, or if the tenant violates the laws, ordinances, or bylaws upon which the permit is based, the tenant shall be liable to the landlord for any resulting damages (e.g., fines).

4. Upon termination of the lease, the tenant must first offer the landlord the facilities with which the tenant has equipped the leased property. If the landlord is not willing to accept them, the tenant is obligated to remove the fixtures and restore the property to its original condition.

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5. If the tenant fails to fulfill his obligations despite the setting of a deadline or where such a deadline is unnecessary, the landlord landlord may claim damages.

§ **16 Maintenance and Modernization Measures by** the Landlord or Third Parties

1. The tenant shall bear the costs of maintenance measures of any kind as well as measures for hazard prevention and damage repair

2. This also applies to measures aimed at modernization and energy conservation, as well as to such extensions, alterations, and measures for which the landlord is not responsible (legal requirements, such as mandatory connection and use, retrofitting with thermostatic valves, heating controls, environmental protection measures, etc.). In this context, the tenant's legitimate interests of the tenant must be taken into account.

3. The tenant must keep the relevant rooms accessible and may not or delay the performance of the work; otherwise, the tenant shall bear the resulting costs.

4. The tenant may only assert claims for damages against the landlord, particularly with regard to consequential damages, under the conditions of § 27.

5. In the case of improvements in value, energy-saving measures, and other such measures to the leased property and its land for which the landlord is not responsible, the landlord is entitled to reduce the annual rent, if applicable on a pro-rata basis, by 15% of the costs incurred by him.

6. In the case of expenses incurred by the landlord for connections to utility and waste disposal lines (e.g., connection fees, network contribution fees, etc.) as well as for road construction costs (development, expansion, and reconstruction fees, etc.) and compensation payments in redevelopment or development areas, this increase amounts to 7% of the costs incurred.

§ **17 Prevention of Damage, Maintenance, Decoration, Purchase of Glass Breakage Insurance, Cleaning and Gritting Obligations**

1. The tenant must ensure that other residents of the property are not unduly disturbed by the operation of the business. In particular, the tenant must take necessary precautions to prevent any disturbances. The tenant must ensure proper cleaning, ventilation, and heating of the leased premises and must treat the premises and the fixtures therein with care. In particular, if the windows are airtight, the tenant must heat and ventilate the premises in such a way that any resulting indoor moisture does not cause moisture damage.

2. Containers intended for household waste must not be filled with waste from commercial operations (e.g., waste paper, cardboard boxes, wood shavings, metals, oils, batteries, and similar materials and substances). The tenant must dispose of waste generated by their business—and in particular environmentally harmful waste—at their own expense and in accordance with applicable environmental and safety regulations. Items such as boxes or materials may only be stored outside the leased premises with the prior consent of the landlord.

3. The tenant is liable for any damage arising in connection with these obligations. The landlord is liable for damages only under the conditions set forth in § 27.

4. The tenant is liable for damages to the leased premises and the building, as well as to the facilities belonging to the leased premises or the building, to the extent that such damages were caused by the tenant or by persons working in the tenant's business, subtenants, visitors, suppliers, etc. If the tenant pays compensation for damages, the landlord is obligated to assign to the tenant any claims the landlord may have against the party responsible for the damage. The tenant bears the burden of proving that he is not at fault.

5. The tenant is responsible for replacing any damaged or broken windows. It is the tenant's responsibility to obtain glass breakage insurance, unless such insurance is already in place through the landlord. If such insurance exists, the tenant shall bear the costs. To the extent that the landlord receives compensation from the insurance, this amount shall be credited to the tenant.

6. Storefront windows must always be decorated in a manner appropriate to the rental area and in an attractive fashion.

7. The tenant must keep the areas on and in front of the leased property (property grounds and public walkways) clean, safe for traffic, and in good order in accordance with applicable local regulations at all times. In this context, the tenant must also remove snow and other obstructions (e.g., leaves in the fall). The tenant shall provide the necessary equipment and materials at their own expense. In the event of black ice, the tenant must spread de-icing agents.

8. If the tenant fails to fulfill the above obligations despite a written reminder, the landlord may, without prejudice to any other rights, have the necessary work performed at the tenant's expense.

9. The tenant must immediately notify the landlord of any defect occurring in the leased premises. The tenant is liable for any further damage caused by failure to provide timely notice.

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§ **18 Cosmetic Repairs**

1. If the rental premises are handed over to the tenant in a renovated condition or in a condition not requiring renovation, the y tenant is obligated during the lease term to perform routine cosmetic repairs within the leased premises in a professional manner or to have them performed at his own expense, insofar as these are caused by the contractual use of the leased property Any necessary cosmetic repairs must be completed by the end of the lease at the latest

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2. Cosmetic repairs include wallpapering or painting the walls and ceilings, painting the radiators (including heating pipes), exposed water and gas supply lines, interior doors, and the exterior doors from the inside, as well as painting the windows from the inside; for double-pane windows, the inner pane from the inside and outside and the space between them, as well as the outer pane from the inside; and the built-in cabinets that abut the wall Wood and other wood paneling on the walls, and cleaning the floors.

3. If the rental premises are not renovated or are rented out in a condition requiring renovation, the landlord is not obligated to carry out cosmetic repairs that become necessary due to the tenant's use of the rental property in accordance with the lease agreement

or bear the costs thereof.

§ 19 Minor Repairs

The tenant shall bear the costs of minor repairs up to an amount of 150 euros in individual cases for fixtures and fittings, as well as other equipment and facilities that are subject to his direct and frequent use. The minor-repairs include the repair of damage to fixtures and fittings in the rental premises related to electricity (e.g., lighting, intercom, and doorbell systems), gas (e.g., stoves, ovens), and water (e.g., faucets, sinks and drains, shower and bath fixtures, sanitary facilities including accessories), heating and cooking appliances (e.g., stoves and ovens, as well as radiator valves), window and door locks (e.g., window and door locks and hardware), as well as the fastening mechanisms for shutters and blinds, awnings, and floor coverings. The annual maximum amount for such minor repairs to be borne by the tenant shall not exceed 8% of **the annual rent excluding utilities.**

§ 20 Antennas, Broadband Connection <br>

1. Eine Gemeinschaftsantenne ist vorhanden, ein Breitbandanschluss nicht:

Der Mieter verpflichtet sich, falls er zum Betrieb eines Rundfunk- oder Fernsehgerätes eine Außenantenne benötigt, die vorhandene Gemeinschaftsantenne zu benutzen.

Der Mieter trägt unabhängig davon, ob er ein Rundfunk- oder Fernsehgerät betreibt, die Kosten des Betriebes der Gemeinschaftsantennenanlage. Hierzu gehören die Kosten des Betriebes und der regelmäßigen Prüfung der Betriebsbereitschaft einschließlich der Einstellung durch einen Fachmann oder das Nutzungsentgelt für eine nicht zur Wirtschaftseinheit gehörende Antennenanlage.

2. Eine Gemeinschaftsantenne und ein Breitbandanschluss sind nicht vorhanden:

Der Mieter ist nach vorheriger Zustimmung des Vermieters berechtigt, eine Außenantenne fachgemäß anbringen zu lassen. Er hat zuvor dem Vermieter einen Plan der Außenantenne vorzulegen. Die Anlage hat den VDE Bestimmungen für Außenantennen zu entsprechen und darf nicht unter Verunstaltung des Grundstücks führen. Der Mieter ist verpflichtet, die Anlage in ordnungsgemäßem Zustand zu halten. Er haftet für alle durch Antennenanlagen dieser Art von ihm schuldhaft verursachten Schäden.

Ein etwaiger Anspruch des Vermieters gegenüber dem Mieter auf Duldung der Errichtung einer Gemeinschaftsantenne oder eines Breitbandanschlusses bleibt hiervon unberührt.

3. Ein Breitbandanschluss ist vorhanden:

Der Mieter verpflichtet sich, sofern er zum Betrieb eines Rundfunk- oder Fernsehgerätes eine Verstärkeranlage (Antenne oder ähnliche) benötigt, nur den zur Verfügung gestellten Breitbandanschluss zu benutzen. Er trägt die Kosten des Betriebes der mit einem Breitbandnetz verbundenen privaten Verteilanlage entsprechend Ziff. 1 Satz 2. Hierzu gehören die Kosten entsprechend Ziff. 1 sowie die laufenden Gebühren für Breitbandanschlüsse.

§ 21 Keeping of Pets

Animals may only be kept or temporarily housed with the prior consent of the landlord. Consent may only be denied for good cause. It applies only to the specific case and may be revoked if problems arise. The tenant is contractually liable for all damages resulting from the keeping of animals in accordance with § 833 of the German Civil Code (BGB).

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§ **22 Parking of Vehicles**

1. The Lessee's vehicles of any kind may only be parked with the Lessor's permission and only in the designated spaces. Third-party vehicles may remain on the premises only for the time necessary to load and unload their cargo. If the tenant's transport activities cause contamination of the courtyard, passageways, hallways, or stairways, then, the tenant must carry out the necessary cleaning.

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2. Motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, bicycles with auxiliary motors, and similar vehicles may only be parked in rental units, common areas, and other parts of the property if fire safety regulations are observed and the landlord's prior consent has been obtained. The landlord may refuse consent for good cause.

3. The tenant is liable for damage caused by the tenant's vehicles or by third-party vehicles using the premises in accordance with § 17(3).

§ **23 Access to the Rental Premises**

The landlord or his representatives may enter the rental property at reasonable intervals and after giving timely notice during normal business hours to inspect its condition. This also applies if the landlord intends to sell the property; in such cases, prospective buyers may also enter the rental property. In cases of imminent danger, the landlord may enter the rental property without prior notice and even in the tenant's absence.

§ 24 Termination

1. Termination of the lease agreement must be in writing. The notice period begins upon receipt of the notice of termination.

2. In the case of a fixed-term lease agreement, early ordinary termination is not permitted. A lease agreement concluded for an indefinite term may be terminated by either party subject to the following notice period:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) ☐ with one month's notice for the end of a month, given on the last business day of the preceding month.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) ☒ with a three-month notice period to the end of a calendar month.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) ☐<sub>\*</sub> with a three-month notice period on the third business day of the quarter for the end of the quarter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) ☐ with a six-month notice period effective at the end of a calendar quarter.

If no agreement has been reached, the statutory notice period pursuant to Section 580a(2) of the German Civil Code (BGB) applies. Notice of termination must be given no later than the third business day of a calendar quarter, effective at the end of the following calendar quarter.

3. After notice of termination has been given, the tenant must tolerate the posting of rental notices or signs to a reasonable extent. Similarly, upon timely termination or other contractual termination of the lease agreement, the landlord must tolerate the posting of moving notices by the tenant.

§ **25 Termination of the Lease**

1. No later than the end of the lease (the last day of the lease term), the tenant must return the leased property in a clean condition as specified in the lease, along with all keys, including those obtained by the tenant. If the tenant fails to fulfill these obligations despite being given a deadline or where no deadline is required, the landlord may claim damages. With regard to the tenant's furnishings and any obligation to restore the property, § 15(4) applies.

2. If the lease agreement is terminated due to the tenant's culpable conduct, and if this would justify termination without notice, the tenant is liable for any resulting damages. This applies in particular to loss of rent resulting from the premises standing vacant or from the fact that, in the event of re-letting, the previous rent cannot be achieved, unless the landlord, his vicarious agents, or legal representatives are guilty of intent or gross negligence.

3. In the event of early termination, the tenant is not exempt from the contractual obligation to pay rent.

4. In all other respects, the tenant's obligations remain in effect until the contractual term of the lease expires. In particular, the tenant is obligated to keep storefronts, advertising displays, any display cases, and, where applicable, advertising installations decorated and operational so that the exterior appearance is maintained in accordance with the terms of the contract.

5. If the tenant continues to use the property after the lease term has expired, the lease is not extended. Section 545 of the German Civil Code (BGB) **does not apply.**<br>

6. "The landlord's claims for compensation due to alterations or deterioration of the rented property are subject to a 12-month statute of limitations."<br>

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§ 26 **Majority** of Tenants

1. If there are multiple tenants, they are jointly and severally liable for all obligations under the lease agreement.

2. For a statement by the landlord to be legally effective, it is sufficient for it to be received by one of the tenants. The tenants authorize one another to receive declarations of intent from the landlord. This also applies to notices of termination.

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§27 Liability

The tenant may assert claims for damages to the extent that the damage results from intentional or grossly negligent conduct on the part of the landlord, his legal representative, or his vicarious agent, or from the absence of a is based on a warranted characteristic. In cases of slight negligence, the Lessor is liable for damages only if the Lessor is in default of performance, if performance has become impossible, or if the Lessor has breached a material obligation. The Lessor's liability for all other damages is excluded. This does not apply to personal injury.

§ **28 Costs, Amendments to the Contract, Place of Jurisdiction**

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2. Any side agreements, amendments, or additions to this contract are effective only if they are agreed upon in writing.

3. The contracting parties agree that the place of jurisdiction shall be

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§ 29 **Other Agreements**

(e.g., installation and use of advertising space along with cost allocation, installation of submeters along with cost allocation, protection against competition, house rules, assigned parking spaces, further transfer of the risk of use, ceiling load)

Utility and heating costs—with the exception of electricity costs—are billed based on square footage. A copy of the previous tenant's utility bill was provided to the tenant prior to signing the lease. —Addendum to §8, Point 2<br>Taking out glass breakage insurance is not mandatory. In the event of damage, the tenant shall bear the repair costs provided that the damage was caused by the tenant or the tenant's users. – Addendum to G17, Section 5<br>The tenant is responsible for ensuring public safety in front of the portion of the building, hall, and office rented by them. The areas shaded in blue on the attached sketch must be cleared. - Addendum to §17, Point 7<br>![](image00033.jpg)<br>

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§ **30 Energy Performance Certificate**

The landlord and tenant agree that the energy performance certificate is not part of the lease agreement and that the information contained therein does not constitute a guarantee of specific characteristics of the leased property. The tenant may not draw any conclusions regarding actual individual energy consumption from the information in the energy performance certificate, nor may the tenant derive any rights therefrom.

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#### §31 Validity of Contractual Provisions, Substitute Agreements
Unless otherwise provided in this lease agreement, or if one or more provisions of this lease agreement are invalid are or become invalid, the statutory provisions shall apply. The validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. Should there be a violation of the written form requirement under Sections 578, 581, 550, and 126 of the German Civil Code (BGB), or should such a violation even be, the parties to the original contract mutually undertake to make all necessary declarations— to take steps and/or actions to remedy the lack of written form and, until then, to refrain from premature termination due to non-compliance with the written form. This obligation expressly does not apply to third parties who are lease agreement; such third parties are entitled to their statutory rights.

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When entering into a lease agreement**,** two identical copies must be **signed** by **the landlord and the tenant.** Each party receives a copy of the lease agreement. **Shaded text fields** indicate**,** in particular**,** areas where **additional entries** or **deletions** are required**,** or where **specific text in the agreement must be highlighted**. This lease agreement form has been prepared with the utmost care. Nevertheless, it cannot account for every conceivable situation, every individual case governed by tenancy law, or the sometimes differing case law of German courts. Consequently, depending on the circumstances of each individual case, different court rulings may be expected regarding identical lease agreement provisions. The use of this contract form does not replace the legal advice required in individual cases. It is therefore strongly recommended that you seek legal advice from your local Haus & Grund association or a lawyer before concluding a lease agreement. The publisher, the publishing house, and the author assume no liability for any omissions, inaccuracies, or errors, nor for changes in laws, regulations, or case law. The use of this rental agreement form is solely at the purchaser's or user's own risk. The foregoing disclaimer of liability does not apply to the extent that the aforementioned defects or risks are attributable to intent or gross negligence on the part of the publisher, the publishing house, or the author. The individual pages of the rental agreement form, including the attachments, **supplementary agreements, site plans, etc., must be securely bound together** (e.g., by stapling them with a stapler or similar device).<br>

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Issuance of a SEPA Direct Debit Mandate

The tenant participates in **the SEPA Direct Debit scheme** to fulfill his payment obligations under this lease agreement.

Payee (landlord **or authorized representative)** <br>

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| Last name, first name, married couple, company | Last name, first name, married couple, company | Last name, first name, married couple, company |
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| **Creditor Identification Number** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - |

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**Mandate reference** will be provided separately.

I authorize / We authorize the payee(s) to collect payments from my / our account via direct debit. At the same time, I / we hereby instruct my / our credit institution listed below to honor the direct debits drawn by the payee(s) on my / our account.

*Note: I may / We may request a refund of the debited amount from my / our credit institution within eight weeks—beginning on the debit date. The terms and conditions agreed upon with my / our credit institution apply.*

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OPERATING COSTS REGULATION

Operating costs are the following costs that the owner (leaseholder) incurs on an ongoing basis as a result of ownership (leasehold right) of the land or the intended use of the building, outbuildings, facilities, and the land. Goods and services provided by the owner or leaseholder may be valued at the amount that could be charged for an equivalent service provided by a third party, in particular a contractor; the third party's value-added tax may not be inclu we en en e e s os en ge o en n e e a ungs os en ow e e ns an a ungs un ns an se ngs os en (§ 1 (2) BetrKV). Operating costs within the meaning of § 1 BetrKV are:

This specifically includes property tax.

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\* This includes the costs of water consumption, basic fees, and the costs of renting or other forms of granting use

° of water meters, as well as the costs of their use, including the costs of calibration, as well as the costs of calculation and allocation, the costs of maintenance of water flow regulators, and the costs of operation

- of an in-house water supply system and a water treatment system, system, including treatment chemicals.

This includes fees for the drainage of the house and property, the costs of operating a corresponding non-public

g system and the costs of operating a drainage pump.

"a) the operation of the central heating system, including the exhaust system; this includes the costs of the fuel consumed and its delivery, the costs of electricity for operation, the costs of operating, monitoring, and maintaining the system, the costs of regular inspections of its operational readiness and safety—including adjustments performed by a qualified technician— the cleaning of the system and the operating room, the costs of measurements pursuant to the Federal Immission Control Act, the costs of renting or otherwise obtaining the use of equipment for consumption measurement, as well as the costs of using such equipment, including the costs of calibration and the costs of calculation and allocation; or

b) the operation of the central fuel supply system, including the costs of the fuel consumed and its delivery, the costs of operating electricity, the costs of monitoring, and the costs of cleaning the system and the operating room; or

c) the independent commercial supply of heat, including from systems as defined in subparagraph (a), which includes the fee for the heat supply and the costs of operating the associated building systems in accordance with subparagraph (a), or

d) the cleaning and maintenance of floor heating systems and individual gas-fired appliances, including the costs of removing water deposits and combustion residues from the system, the costs of regular inspections of operational readiness and safety, and the associated adjustments performed by a qualified technician, as well as the costs of measurements required under the Federal Immission Control Act.

a) the operation of the central hot water supply system, including the costs of water supply as specified in item 2, to the extent they are not already accounted for there, and the costs of water heating as specified in item 4(a); or

b) the independent commercial supply of hot water, including from systems as defined in subparagraph (a); this includes the fee for the supply of hot water and the costs of operating the associated building systems in accordance with paragraph 4(a), or

c) the cleaning and maintenance of hot water appliances, including the costs of removing water deposits and combustion residues from inside the appliances, as well as the costs of regular inspections of operational readiness and safety and the associated adjustments by a qualified technician;

a) for central heating systems in accordance with Section 4(a) and Section 2, to the extent that they are not already covered therein, or

b) in the case of the independent commercial supply of heat in accordance with paragraph 4(c) and paragraph 2, to the extent that such supplies are not already covered therein, or

c) in the case of connected floor heating systems and hot water supply systems in accordance with paragraph 4(d) and paragraph 2, to the extent that they are not already accounted for therein.

This includes the costs of operating electricity, the costs of supervision, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the system, regular testing of its operational readiness and safety, including adjustment by a qualified technician, as well as the costs of cleaning the system.

The costs of street cleaning include the fees payable for public street cleaning and the costs of corresponding non-public measures; the costs of waste disposal include, in particular, the fees payable for waste collection, the costs of corresponding non-public measures, the costs of operating waste compactors, garbage chutes, garbage suction systems, and the operation of waste volume measurement systems, including the costs of calculation and allocation.

The costs of "building cleaning" include the costs for cleaning the parts of the building used jointly by the residents, such as entrances, hallways, stairwells, basements, attics, laundry rooms, and elevator cabs.

This includes the costs of maintaining landscaped areas, including the replacement of plants and shrubs; the maintenance of playgrounds, including the replacement of sand; and the maintenance of open spaces, entrances, and driveways that are not open to public traffic.

This includes the cost of electricity for outdoor lighting and the lighting of building areas shared by residents, such as entrances, hallways, stairwells, basements, attics, and laundry rooms.

This includes street sweeping fees in accordance with the applicable fee schedule, to the extent that they are not already included as costs under Section 4(a).

These include, in particular, the costs of insuring the building against fire, storm, water, and other natural hazards, as well as glass insurance and liability insurance for the building, the oil tank, and the elevator.

This includes remuneration, social security contributions, and all monetary benefits that the owner or leaseholder grants to the building manager for his work, insofar as this does not concern maintenance, repairs, renovation, cosmetic repairs, or property management; to the extent that work is performed by the building manager, costs for services under items 2 through 10 and 16 may not be claimed.

a) the operation of the communal antenna system, including the costs of operating electricity and the costs of regular checks of its operational readiness, including its adjustment by a qualified technician, and, until June 30, 2024, the usage fee for an antenna system not belonging to the building, as well as the fees incurred under the Copyright Act for cable retransmission, or

b) the operation of the private distribution system connected to a broadband network, including the costs of operating electricity,

until June 30, 2024, also the additional costs specified in subparagraph (a), as well as the ongoing monthly basic fees for broadband connections, or

c) the operation of an in-building distribution system that is fully connected via fiber optics to a public network with very high capacity as defined in Section 3(33) of the Telecommunications Act, provided that the tenant is free to choose their provider of publicly available telecommunications services via their connection, this includes the costs of operating electricity as well as a provision fee pursuant to Section 72(1) of the Telecommunications Act;

This includes the costs of operating electricity, the costs of monitoring, maintaining, and cleaning the facilities, the regular testing of their operational readiness and safety, as well as the costs of water supply in accordance with item 2, to the extent that they are not already included there.

This includes operating costs as defined in § , which are not covered by items 1 through 16.

For facilities constructed on or after December 1, 2021, Sentence 1, Item 15, subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall not apply.

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**Exhibit 10.19**<br>

#### STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL

#### MULTI-TENANT LEASE - GROSS

1. Basic Provisions ("Basic Provisions").

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1 **Parties.** This Lease ("Lease"), dated for reference purposes only 03/25/2025, is made by between <u>American Quartz Group Inc</u>. ("Lessor") and

**Bison Motors Inc.** ("Lessee"), collectively the "Parties", or individually a "Party").

1.2(a) **Premises**. That certain real property, including all improvements therein or to be provided by Lessor under the terms of this Lease,

commonly known as (street address, unit/suite, city, state, zip): 2989 Lenwood Rd (unit 5-14), Barstow, CA 92311 ("Premises"). The Premises are

located in the County of <u>San Bernardino</u> and generally described as (describe briefly the nature of the Premises and the Project): +20,000 SF building in a total of 100,860 SF Building +764AC land. In addition to Lessee's rights to use and occupy the Premises as hereinafter specified, Lessee shall have non-exclusive rights to any utility raceways of the building containing the Premises ("Building") and to the Common Areas (as defined in Paragraph 2.7 below), but shall not have any rights to the roof, or exterior walls of the Building or to any other buildings in the Project. The Premises, the Building, the Common Areas, the land upon which they are located, along with all other buildings and improvements thereon, are herein collectively

referred to as the "Project." (See also Paragraph 2)

1.2(b) **Parking:** unreserved vehicle parking spaces. (See also Paragraph 2.6)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3 **Term:** <u>3</u> years and <u>0</u> months ("Original Term") commencing <u>06/01/2025</u>("Commencement Date") and ending <u>05/31/2028</u> ("Expiration Date"). (See also Paragraph 3)

<br> **1.4 Early Termination**

- The Tenant may terminate this Lease prior to the Expiration Date by providing the Landlord with at least ninety (90) days prior written notice of its

intention to terminate.

- Upon such notice and payment of an early termination fee equivalent to two months' Base Rent, this Lease shall terminate, and both parties shall be

discharged from their obligations under the Lease, except for those obligations which by their nature survive the termination of the Lease.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.5 **Early Possession.** If the Premises are available, Lessee may have non-exclusive possession of the Premises commencing <u>05/16/2025 (</u>"Early

Possession Date"). (See also Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.6 **Base Rent: <u>$0.6/sf</u>** per month ("Base Rent"), payable on the 1st day of each month commencing <u>06/01/2025.</u> (See also Paragraph 4)

☐ If this box is checked, there are provisions in this Lease for the Base Rent to be adjusted. See Paragraph 1.7(c).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.7 **Lessee's Share of Common Area Operating Expenses:0 percent (0%) ("Lessee's Share").**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.8 **Lessee shall have no obligation to reimburse Lessor for any portion of Common Area Operating Expenses during the Term of this Lease,** as Base Rent includes such expenses. Base Rent and Other Monies Paid Upon Execution

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) **Base Rent.** (the Base Rent payable under the Lease shall be increased by a rate of three percent (3%) per annum):

-Year 1 (06/01/2025—05/31/2026): $12,000 per month

-Year 2 (06/01/2026—05/31/2027): $12,360 per month

-Year 3 (06/01/2027—05/31/2028): $12,731 per month

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) **Common-Area Operating Expenses:** The current estimate for the period ________ is ________

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) **Security Deposit:** $24,000 ("Security Deposit"). (See also Paragraph 5)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) **Other:** <u>Lessor shall have the property ready to use as Lessee approved by 06/01/2025.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) **Total Due Upon Execution of this Lease:** <u>The Lessee shall make payments as follows: Security Deposit: $24,000 due on April 1st, 2025. First month's rent: $12,000 due on June 1st, 2025.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.9 Agreed Use:** For use as assembling new energy vehicles and display, and for no other purpose without Lessor's written consent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.10 Insuring Party:** Lessor is the "Insuring Party". (See also Paragraph 8)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.11 Real Estate Brokers.** (See also Paragraphs 15 and 25)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) Representation.** Each Party acknowledges receiving a Disclosure Regarding Real Estate Agency Relationship, confirms, and consents to the

following agency relationships in this Lease with the following real estate brokers **("Broker(s)"** and/or their agents **("Agent(s)"):**

Lessor's Brokerage Firm ____________________ License No. __________ is the broker of (check one): ☐ the Lessor; or ☐ both the Lessee and Lessor

(dual agent).

Lessor's Agent ____________________ License No. __________ is (check one): ☐ the Lessor's Agent (salesperson or broker associate); or ☐ both the Lessee's Agent and the Lessor's Agent (dual agent).

Lessee's Brokerage Firm ____________________ License No. __________ is the broker of (check one): ☐ the Lessee; or ☐ both the Lessee and Lessor (dual agent).

Lessee's Agent ____________________ License No. __________ is (check one): ☐ the Lessee's Agent (salesperson or broker associate); or ☐ both the Lessor's Agent and the Lessee's Agent (dual agent).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Payment to Brokers.** Upon execution and delivery of this Lease by both Parties, Lessor shall pay to the Broker the brokerage fee agreed to in a

separate written agreement (or if there is no such agreement, the sum of ________ or ________ % of the total Base Rent) for the brokerage services

rendered by the Brokers.

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<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.12 Guarantor.** The obligations of the Lessee under this Lease are to be guaranteed by ____________________ (**"Guarantor"**) (See also Paragraph 37)

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<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.13 Attachments.** Attached hereto are the following, all of which constitute a part of this Lease

☐ an Addendum consisting of Paragraphs through ________.

☐ a site plan depicting the Premises, a site plan depicting the Project.

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☐ a current set of the Rules and Regulations for the Project.

☐ a current set of the Rules and Regulations adopted by the owners' association.

☐ a Work Letter.

☐ other (specify):

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#### Attachments: None, unless otherwise specified in writing and executed by both Parties.

1.14 Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Disclosure.

Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1938, Lessor hereby discloses the following to Lessee:

The Premises has / has not undergone inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) licensed by the State of California.

A CASp inspection can inform you whether the Premises comply with all applicable construction-related accessibility standards under California law.

You may request such an inspection at your expense and coordinate with Lessor for access.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.1 Letting** Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor, the Premises, for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Lease. While the approximate square footage of the Premises may have been used in the marketing of the Premises for purposes of comparison, the Base Rent stated herein is NOT tied to square footage and is not subject to adjustment should the actual size be determined to be different. **NOTE: Lessee is advised to verify the actual size prior to executing this Lease.**

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<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.2 Condition** Lessor shall deliver that portion of the Premises contained within the Building ("**Unit**") to Lessee broom clean and free of debris on the Commencement Date or the Early Possession Date, whichever first occurs ("**Start Date**"), and so long as the required service contracts described in Paragraph 7.1(b) below are obtained by Lessee and in effect within thirty days following the Start Date, warrants that the existing electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems ("**HVAC**"), loading doors, sump pumps, if any, and all other such elements in the Unit, other than those constructed by Lessee, shall be in good operating condition on said date, that the structural elements of the roof, bearing walls and foundation of the Unit shall be free of material defects, and that the Unit does not contain hazardous levels of any mold or fungi defined as toxic under applicable state or federal law. If a non-compliance with such warranty exists as of the Start Date, or if one of such systems or elements should malfunction or fail within the appropriate warranty period, Lessor shall, as Lessor's sole obligation with respect to such matter, except as otherwise provided in this Lease, promptly after receipt of written notice from Lessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent of such non-compliance, malfunction or failure, rectify same at Lessor's expense. The warranty periods shall be as follows: (i) 6 months as to HVAC systems, and (ii) 30 days as to the remaining systems and other elements of the Unit. If Lessee does not give Lessor the required notice within the appropriate warranty period, correction of any such non-compliance, malfunction or failure shall be the obligation of Lessee at Lessee's sole cost and expense (except for the repairs to the fire sprinkler systems, roof, foundations, and/or bearing walls – see Paragraph 7). Lessor also warrants, that unless otherwise specified in writing, Lessor is unaware of (i) any accrued Notices of Default affecting the Premises; (ii) any delinquent amounts due under any loan secured by the Premises; and (iii) any bankruptcy proceeding affecting the Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.3 Compliance** Lessor warrants that to the best of its knowledge the improvements on the Premises and the Common Areas comply with the building codes, applicable laws, covenants or restrictions of record, regulations, and ordinances ("**Applicable Requirements**") that were in effect at the time that each improvement, or portion thereof, was constructed. Said warranty does not apply to the use to which Lessee will put the Premises, modifications which may be required by the Americans with Disabilities Act or any similar laws as a result of Lessee's use (see Paragraph 49), or any Alterations or Utility Installations (as defined in Paragraph 7.3(a)) made or to be made by Lessee. **NOTE: Lessee is responsible for determining whether or not the Applicable Requirements, and especially the zoning, are appropriate for Lessee's intended use, and acknowledges that past uses of the Premises may no longer be allowed.** If the Premises do not comply with said warranty, Lessor shall, except as otherwise provided, promptly after receipt of written notice from Lessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent of such non-compliance, rectify the same at Lessor's expense. If Lessee does not give Lessor written notice of a non-compliance with this warranty within 6 months following the Start Date, correction of that non-compliance shall be the obligation of Lessee at Lessee's sole cost and expense. If the Applicable Requirements are hereafter changed so as to require during the term of this Lease the construction of an addition to or an alteration of the Unit, Premises and/or Building, the remediation of any Hazardous Substance, or the reinforcement or other physical modification of the Unit, Premises and/or Building ("**Capital Expenditures**"), Lessor and Lessee shall allocate the cost of such works as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to Paragraph 2.3(c) below, if such Capital Expenditures are required as a result of the specific and unique use of the Premises by Lessee as compared with uses by tenants in general, Lessee shall be fully responsible for the cost thereof, provided, however, that if such Capital Expenditure is required during the last 2 years of this Lease and the cost thereof exceeds 6 months' Base Rent, Lessee may instead terminate this Lease unless Lessor notifies Lessee, in writing, within 10 days after receipt of Lessee's termination notice that Lessor has elected to pay the difference between the actual cost thereof and the amount equal to 6 months' Base Rent. If Lessee elects termination, Lessee shall immediately cease the use of the Premises which requires such Capital Expenditure and deliver to Lessor written notice specifying a termination date at least 90 days thereafter. Such termination date shall, however, in no event be earlier than the last day that Lessee could legally utilize the Premises without commencing such Capital Expenditure.

(b) If such Capital Expenditure is not the result of the specific and unique use of the Premises by Lessee (such as, governmentally mandated seismic modifications), then Lessor shall pay for such Capital Expenditure and Lessee shall only be obligated to pay, each month during the remainder of the term of this Lease or any extension thereof, on the date that on which the Base Rent is due, an amount equal to 1/144th of the portion of such costs reasonably attributable to the Premises. Lessee shall pay Interest on the balance but may prepay its obligation at any time. If, however, such Capital Expenditure is required during the last 2 years of this Lease or if Lessor reasonably determines that it is not economically feasible to pay its share thereof, Lessor shall have the option to terminate this Lease upon 90 days prior written notice to Lessee unless Lessee notifies Lessor, in writing, within 10 days after receipt of Lessor's termination notice that Lessee will pay for such Capital Expenditure. If Lessor does not elect to terminate, and fails to tender its share of any such Capital Expenditure, Lessee may advance such funds and deduct same, with Interest, from Rent until Lessor's share of such costs have been fully paid. If Lessee is unable to finance Lessor's share, or if the balance of the Rent due and payable for the remainder of this Lease is not sufficient to fully reimburse Lessee on an offset basis, Lessee shall have the right to terminate this Lease upon 30 days written notice to Lessor.

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(c) Notwithstanding the above, the provisions concerning Capital Expenditures are intended to apply only to non-voluntary, unexpected, and new Applicable Requirements. If the Capital Expenditures are instead triggered by Lessee as a result of an actual or proposed change in use, change in intensity of use, or modification to the Premises then, and in that event, Lessee shall either: (i) immediately cease such changed use or intensity of use and/or take such other steps as may be necessary to eliminate the requirement for such Capital Expenditure, or (ii) complete such Capital Expenditure as its own expense. Lessee shall not have any right to terminate this Lease.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **2.**

**4 Acknowledgements.** Lessee acknowledges that:

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(a) Lessee has been given an opportunity to inspect and measure the Premises; (b) Lesee has been advised by Lessor and/or Brokers to satisfy itself with respect to the size and condition of the Premises (including but not limited to the electrical, HVAC and fire sprinkler systems, security, environmental aspects, and compliance with Applicable Requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act), and their suitability for Lessee's intended use; (c) Lessee has made such investigation as it deems necessary with reference to such matters and assumes all responsibility therefor as the same relate to its occupancy of the Premises; (d) it is not relying on any representation as to the size of the Premises made by Brokers or Lessor; (e) the square footage of the Premises was not material to Lessee's decision to lease the Premises and pay the Rent stated herein, and (f) neither Lessor, Lessor's agents, nor Brokers have made any oral or written representations or warranties with respect to said matter other than as set forth in this Lease. In addition, Lessor acknowledges that: (i) Broker have made no representations, promises or warranties concerning Lessee's ability to honor the Lease or suitability to occupy the Premises; and (ii) it is Lessor's sole responsibility to investigate the financial capability and/or suitability of all proposed tenants.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.**

**5 Lessee as Prior Owner/Occupant.** The warranties made by Lessor in Paragraph 2 shall be of no force or effect if immediately prior to the Start Date Lessee was the owner or occupant of the Premises. In such event, Lessee shall be responsible for any necessary corrective work.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.**

**6 Vehicle Parking.** Lessee shall be entitled to use the number of Parking Spaces specified in Paragraph 1.2(b) on those portions of the Common Areas designated from time to time by Lessor for parking. Lessee shall not use more parking spaces than said number. Said parking spaces shall be used for parking by vehicles no larger than full-size passenger automobiles or pick-up trucks, herein called "Permitted Size Vehicles". Lessor may regulate the loading and unloading of vehicles by adopting Rules and Regulations as provided in Paragraph 2.9. No vehicles other than Permitted Size Vehicles may be parked in the Common Area without the prior written permission of Lessor. In addition

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Lessee shall not permit or allow any vehicles that belong to, or are controlled by Lessee or Lessee's employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, contractors or invitees to be loaded, unloaded, or parked in areas other than those designated by Lessor for such activities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Lessee shall not service or store any vehicles in the Common Areas.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If Lessee permits or allows any of the prohibited activities described in this Paragraph 2.6, then Lessor shall have the right, without notice, in addition to such other rights and remedies that it may have, to remove or tow away the vehicle involved and charge the cost to Lessee, which cost shall be immediately payable upon demand by Lessor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.**

**7 Common Areas - Definition**. The term "**Common Areas"** is defined as all areas and facilities outside the Premises and within the exterior boundary line of the Project and interior utility raceways and installations within the Unit that are provided and designated by the Lessor from time to time for the general non-exclusive use of Lessor, Lessee and other tenants of the Project and their respective employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, contractors and invitees, including parking areas, loading and unloading areas, trash areas, roofs, roadways, walkways, driveways and landscaped areas.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.**

**8 Common Areas - Lessee's Rights.** Lessor grants to Lessee, for the benefit of Lessee and its employees, suppliers, shippers, contractors, customers and invitees, during the term of this Lease, the non-exclusive right to use, in common with others entitled to such use, the Common Areas as they exist from time to time, subject to any rights, powers, and privileges reserved by Lessor under the terms hereof or under the terms of any rules and regulations or restrictions governing the use of the Project. Under no circumstances shall the right herein granted to use the Common Areas be deemed to include the right to store any property, temporarily or permanently, in the Common Areas. Any such storage shall be permitted only by the prior written consent of Lessor or Lessor's designated agent, which consent may be revoked at any time. In the event that any unauthorized storage shall occur, then Lessor shall have the right, without notice, in addition to such other rights and remedies that it may have, to remove the property and charge the cost to Lessee, which cost shall be immediately payable upon demand by Lessor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.**

**9 Common Areas - Rules and Regulations.** Lessor or such other person(s) as Lessor may appoint shall have the exclusive control and management of the Common Areas and shall have the right, from time to time, to establish, modify, amend and enforce reasonable rules and regulations ("Rules and Regulations") for the management, safety, care, and cleanliness of the grounds, the parking and unloading of vehicles and the preservation of good order, as well as for the convenience of other occupants or tenants of the Building and the Project and their invitees. Lessee agrees to abide by and conform to all such Rules and Regulations, and shall use its best efforts to cause its employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, contractors and invitees to so abide and confirm. Lessor shall not be responsible to Lessee for the non-compliance with said Rules and Regulations by other tenants of the Project.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.**

**10 Common Area - Changes.** Lessor shall have the right, in Lessor's sole discretion, from time to time

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) To make changes to the Common Areas, including without limitation, changes in the location, size, shape and number of driveways, entrances, parking spaces, parking areas, loading and unloading areas, ingress, egress, direction of traffic, landscaped areas, walkways and utility raceways;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) To close temporarily any of the Common Areas for maintenance purposes so long as reasonable access to the Premises remains available.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) To designate other land outside the boundaries of the Project to be a part of the Common Areas.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) To add additional buildings and improvements to the Common Areas.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) To use the Common Areas while engaged in making additional improvements, repairs or alterations to the Project, or any portion thereof; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) To do and perform such other acts and make such other changes in, to or with respect to the Common Areas and Project as Lessor may, in the exercise of sound business judgment, deem to be appropriate.

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 **3. Term.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.1 Term.** The Commencement Date, Expiration Date and Original Term of this Lease are as specified in Paragraph 1.3.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.2 Early Possession.** Any provision herein granting Lessee Early Possession of the Premises is subject to and conditioned upon the Premises being available for such possession prior to the Commencement Date. Any grant of Early Possession only conveys a non-exclusive right to occupy the Premises. If Lessee totally or partially occupies the Premises prior to the Commencement Date, the obligation to pay Base Rent shall be abated for the period of such Early Possession. All other terms of this Lease (including but not limited to the obligations to pay Lessee's Share of Common Area Operating Expenses, Real Property Taxes and insurance premiums and to maintain the Premises) shall be in effect during such period. Any such Early Possession shall not affect the Expiration Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.3 Delay In Possession.** Lessor agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver exclusive possession of the Premises to Lessee by the Commencement Date. If, despite said efforts, Lessor is unable to deliver possession by such date, Lessor shall not be subject to any liability therefor, nor shall such failure affect the validity of this Lease or change the Expiration Date. Lessee shall not, however, be obligated to pay Rent or perform its other obligations until Lessor delivers possession of the Premises and any period of rent abatement that Lessee would otherwise have enjoyed shall run from the date of delivery of possession and continue for a period equal to what Lessee would otherwise have enjoyed under the terms hereof, but minus any days of delay caused by the acts or omissions of Lessee. If possession is not delivered within 60 days after the Commencement Date, as the same may be extended under the terms of any Work Letter executed by Parties, Lessee may, at its option, by notice in writing within 10 days after the end of such 60 day period, cancel this Lease, in which event the Parties shall be discharged from all obligations hereunder. If such written notice is not received by Lessor within said 10 day period, Lessee's right to cancel shall terminate. If possession of the Premises is not delivered within 120 days after the Commencement Date, this Lease shall terminate unless other agreements are reached between Lessor and Lessee, in writing.

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<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.4 Lessee Compliance.** Lessor shall not be required to tender possession of the Premises to Lessee until Lessee complies with its obligation to provide evidence of insurance (Paragraph 8.5). Pending delivery of such evidence, Lessee shall be required to perform all of its obligations under this Lease from and after the Start Date, including the payment of Rent, notwithstanding Lessor's election to withhold possession pending receipt of such evidence of insurance. Further, if Lessee is required to perform any other conditions prior to or concurrent with the Start Date, the Start Date shall occur but Lessor may elect to withhold possession until such conditions are satisfied.

4. Rent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.1 Rent Defined.** All monetary obligations of Lessee to Lessor under the terms of this Lease (except for the Security Deposit) are deemed to be rent ("Rent").

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<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.2** This is a Full Gross Lease. Lessee shall not be required to pay any portion of Common Area Operating Expenses during the Term of this Lease. Base Rent shall include Lessor's responsibility for maintaining the Common Areas.

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<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.3 Payment.** Lessee shall cause payment of Rent to be received by Lessor in lawful money of the United States, without offset or deduction (except as specifically permitted in this Lease), on or before the day on which it is due. All monetary amounts shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. In the event that any statement or invoice prepared by Lessor is inaccurate such inaccuracy shall not constitute a waiver and Lessee shall be obligated to pay the amount set forth in this Lease. Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for less than one full calendar month shall be prorated based upon the actual number of days of said month. Payment of Rent shall be made to Lessor at its address stated herein or to such other persons or place as Lessor may from time to time designate in writing. Acceptance of a payment which is less than the amount then due shall not be a waiver of Lessor's rights to the balance of such Rent, regardless of Lessor's endorsement of any check so stating. In the event that any check, draft, or other instrument of payment given by Lessee to Lessor is dishonored for any reason, Lessee agrees to pay to Lessor the sum of $25 in addition to any late charges and Lessor, at its option, may require all future Rent be paid by cashier's check.

Payments will be applied first to accrued late charges and attorney's fees , second to accrued interest, then to Base Rent and Common Area Operating Expenses, and any remaining amount to any other outstanding charges or costs.

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<br> **5. Security Deposit.** Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon execution hereof the Security Deposit as security for Lessee's faithful performance of its obligations under this Lease. If Lessee fails to pay Rent, or otherwise Defaults under this Lease, Lessor may use, apply or retain all or any portion of said Security Deposit for the payment of any amount already due Lessor, for Rents which will be due in the future, and/or to reimburse or compensate Lessor for any liability, expense, loss or damage which Lessor may suffer or incur by reason thereof. If Lessor uses or applies all or any portion of the Security Deposit, Lessee shall within 10 days after written request therefor deposit monies with Lessor sufficient to restore said Security Deposit to the full amount required by this Lease. If the Base Rent increases during the term of this Lease, Lessee shall, upon written request from Lessor, deposit additional monies with Lessor so that the total amount of the Security Deposit shall at all times bear the same proportion to the increased Base Rent as the initial Security Deposit bore to the initial Base Rent. Should the Agreed Use be amended to accommodate a material change in the business of Lessee or to accommodate a sublessee or assignee, Lessor shall have the right to increase the Security Deposit to the extent necessary, in Lessor's reasonable judgment, to account for any increased wear and tear that the Premises may suffer as a result thereof. If a change in control of Lessee occurs during this Lease and following such change the financial condition of Lessee is, in Lessor's reasonable judgment, significantly reduced, Lessee shall deposit such additional monies with Lessor as shall be sufficient to cause the Security Deposit to be at a commercially reasonable level based on such change in financial condition. Lessor shall not be required to keep the Security Deposit separate from its general accounts. Within 90 days after the expiration or termination of this Lease, Lessor shall return that portion of the Security Deposit not used or applied by Lessor. Lessor shall upon written request provide Lessee with an accounting showing how that portion of the Security Deposit that was not returned was applied. No part of the Security Deposit shall be considered to be held in trust, to bear interest or to be prepayment for any monies to be paid by Lessee under this Lease. THE SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL NOT BE USED BY LESSEE IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF THE LAST MONTH'S RENT.

6. Use.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.1 Use.** Lessee shall use and occupy the Premises only for the Agreed Use, or any other legal use which is reasonably comparable thereto, and for no other purpose. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the Premises in a manner that is unlawful, creates damage, waste or nuisance, or that disturbs occupants of or causes damage to neighboring premises or properties. Other than guide, signal and seeing eye dogs, Lessee shall not keep or allow in the Premises any pets, animals, birds, fish, or reptiles. Lessor shall not unreasonably withhold or delay its consent to any written request for a modification of the Agreed Use, so long as the same will not impair the structural integrity of the Building or the mechanical or electrical systems therein, and/or is not significantly more burdensome to the Project. If Lessor elects to withhold consent, Lessor shall within 7 days after such request give written notification of same, which notice shall include an explanation of Lessor's objections to the change in the Agreed Use.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2 Hazardous Substances.

(**a) Tenant Liability. The Tenant shall be liable for any contamination caused by the Tenant during the term of this Lease, including liabilities that extend beyond the termination of the Lease. This includes but is not limited to the responsibility to manage, remediate, and disclose the presence of any Hazardous Substances as per applicable laws and regulations.**

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<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Pre-Existing Contamination. The Tenant shall not be held responsible for any contamination that existed on the Premises prior to the commencement of the Lease term. The Landlord shall provide the Tenant with a baseline environmental report prior to Lease commencement, which details any known contamination and certifies the environmental condition of the Premises. This report shall serve to establish the pre-existing state of the Premises and ensure that the Tenant is not held liable for conditions prior to their occupancy.

(**c) Duty to Inform Lessor.** If Lessee knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a Hazardous Substance has come to be located in, on ,under or about the Premises, other than as previously consented to by Lessor, Lessee shall immediately give written notice of such fact to Lessor, and provide Lessor with a copy of any report, notice, claim or other documentation which it has concerning the presence of such Hazardous Substance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(d) Lessee Remediation.** Lessee shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Substance to be spilled or released in, on, under or about the Premises (including through the plumbing or sanitary sewer system) and shall promptly, at Lessee's expense, comply with all Applicable Requirements and take all investigatory and/or remedial action reasonably recommended, whether or not formally ordered or required, for the cleanup of any contamination of, and for the maintenance, security and/or monitoring of the Premises or neighboring properties, that was caused or materially contributed to by Lessee, or pertaining to or involving any Hazardous Substance brought onto the Premises during the term of this Lease, by or for Lessee, or any third party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(e) Lessee Indemnification.** Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor, its agents, employees, lenders and ground lessor, if any, harmless from and against any and all loss of rent and/or damages, liabilities, judgments, claims, expenses, penalties, and attorneys' and consultants' fees arising out of or involving any Hazardous Substance brought onto the Premises by or for Lessee, or any third party (provided, however, that Lessee shall have no liability under this Lease with respect to the underground migration of any Hazardous Substance under the Premises from areas outside of the Project not caused or contributed to by Lessee). Lessee's obligations shall include, but not be limited to, the effects of any contamination or injury to person, property or the environment created or suffered by Lessee, and the cost of investigation, removal, remediation, restoration and/or abatement, and shall survive the expiration or termination of this Lease. No termination, cancellation or release agreement entered into by Lessor and Lessee shall release Lessee from its obligations under this Lease with respect to Hazardous Substances, unless specifically so agreed by Lessor in writing at the time of such agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(f) Lessor Indemnification.** Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 8.7, Lessor and its successors and assigns shall indemnify, defend, reimburse and hold Lessee, its employees and lenders, harmless from and against any and all environmental damages, including the cost of remediation, which are suffered as a direct result of Hazardous Substances on the Premises prior to Lessee taking possession or which are caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor, its agents or employees. Lessor's obligations, as and when required by the Applicable Requirements, shall include, but not be limited to, the cost of investigation, removal, remediation, restoration and/or abatement, and shall survive the expiration or termination of this Lease.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(g) Investigations and Remediations.** Lessor shall retain the responsibility and pay for any investigations or remediation measures required by governmental entities having jurisdiction with respect to the existence of Hazardous Substances on the Premises prior to the Lessee taking possession, unless such remediation measure is required as a result of Lessee's use (including "Alterations", as defined in paragraph 7.3(a) below) of the Premises, in which event Lessee shall be responsible for such payment. Lessee shall cooperate fully in any such activities at the request of Lessor, including allowing Lessor and Lessor's agents to have reasonable access to the Premises as reasonable times in order to carry out Lessor's investigative and remedial responsibilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(h) Lessor Termination Option.** If a Hazardous Substance Condition (see Paragraph 9.1(e)) occurs during the term of this Lease, unless Lessee is legally responsible therefor(in which case Lessee shall make the investigation and remediation thereof required by the Applicable Requirements and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, but subject to Lessor's rights under Paragraph 6.2(d) and Paragraph 13), Lessor may, at Lessor's option, either (1) investigate and remediate such Hazardous Substance Condition, if required, as soon as reasonably possible at Lessor's expense, in which event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, or (ii) if the estimated cost to remediate such condition exceeds 12 times the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000, whichever is greater, give written notice to Lessee within 30 days after receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such Hazardous Substance Condition, of Lessor's desire to terminate this Lease as of the date 60 days following the date of such notice. In the event Lessor elects to give a termination notice, Lessee may, within 10 days thereafter, give written notice to Lessor of Lessee's commitment to pay the amount by which the cost of the remediation of such Hazardous Substance Condition exceeds an amount equal to 12 times the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000, whichever is greater. Lessee shall provide Lessor with said funds or satisfactory assurance thereof within 30 days following such commitment. In such event, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such remediation as soon as reasonably possible after the required funds are available. If Lessee does not give such notice and provide the required funds or assurance thereof within the time provided, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in Lessor's notice of termination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.3 Lessee's Compliance with Applicable Requirements.** Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense, fully, diligently and in a timely manner, materially comply with all Applicable Requirements, the requirements of any applicable fire insurance underwriter or rating bureau, and the recommendations of Lessor's engineers and/or consultants which relate in any manner to the Premises, without regard to whether said Applicable Requirements are now in effect or become effective after the start Date. Lessee shall, within 10 days after receipt of Lessor's written request, provide Lessor with copies of all permits and other documents, and other information evidencing Lessee's compliance with any Applicable Requirements specified by Lessor, and shall immediately upon receipt, notify Lessor in writing (with copies of any documents involved) of any threatened or actual claim, notice, citation, warning, complaint or report pertaining to or involving the failure of Lessee or the Premises to comply with any Applicable Requirements. Likewise, Lessee shall immediately give written notice to Lessor of (i) any water damage

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to the Premises and any suspected seepage, pooling, dampness or other condition conducive to the production of mold; or (ii) any mustiness or other odors that might indicate the presence of mold in the Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.4 Inspection; Compliance.** Lessor and Lessor's **"Lender"** (as defined in Paragraph 30) and consultants authorized by Lessor shall have the right to enter into Premises at any time in the case of an emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times after reasonable notice, for the purpose of inspecting and/or testing the condition of the Premises and/or for verifying compliance by Lessee with this Lease. The cost of any such inspections shall be paid by Lessor, unless a violation of

Applicable Requirements, or a Hazardous Substance Condition (see Paragraph 9.1(e)) is found to exist or be imminent, or the inspection is requested or ordered by a governmental authority. In such case, Lessee shall upon request reimburse Lessor for the cost of such inspection, so long as such inspection is reasonably related to the violation or contamination. In addition, Lessee shall provide copies of all relevant material safety data sheets **(MSDS)** to Lessor within 10 days of the receipt of a written request therefor. Lessee acknowledges that any failure on its part to allow such inspections or testing will expose Lessor to risk and potentially cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the extent of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, should the Lessee fail to allow such inspections and/or testing in a timely fashion the Base Rent shall be automatically increased, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, by an amount equal to 10% of the then existing Base Rent or $100, whichever is greater for the remainder to the Lease. The Parties agree that such increase in Base Rent represents fair and reasonable compensation for the additional risk/costs that Lessor will incur by reason of Lessee's failure to allow such inspection and/or testing. Such increase in Base Rent shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's Default or Breach with respect to such failure nor prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder.

7. Maintenance; Repairs; Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures and Alterations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.1 Lessee's Obligations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In General. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 2.2 (Condition), 2.3 (Compliance), 6.3 (Lessee's Compliance with Applicable Requirements), 7.2 (Lessor's Obligations), 9 (Damage or Destruction), and 14 (Condemnation):

Landlord Responsibilities: The landlord shall be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the structural components of the building. This includes the roof, exterior walls, foundation, and main plumbing and electrical systems. The responsibility of the Landlord covers all necessary actions to maintain these components in good, working condition, regardless of the cause of disrepair, except for damage directly attributable to the Tenant's negligence or willful misconduct.

Tenant Responsibilities: The Tenant shall maintain, at their own expense, all non-structural components of the premises. If the Tenant makes alterations to the interior walls, ceilings, flooring, non-structural plumbing, electrical fixtures, and any equipment such as HVAC units, boilers, pressure vessels, lighting facilities, windows, doors, and plate glass, the Tenant shall be responsible for maintaining these modifications. The Tenant's maintenance duties extend to all items not specifically enumerated as Landlord Responsibilities under this agreement.

The Tenant is expected to perform all maintenance tasks in accordance with good maintenance practices, including but not limited to the procurement and ongoing management of service contracts required by Paragraph 7.1(b). The Tenant's obligations encompass necessary restorations, replacements, or renewals to maintain the premises and all installed improvements or parts thereof in good order, condition, and state of repair. This duty is binding regardless of whether the need for such repairs arises from the Tenant's use, prior use, natural wear and tear, or age of the premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Service Contracts.** Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense, procure and maintain contracts, with copies to Lessor, in customary form and substance for, and with contractors specializing and experienced in the maintenance of the following equipment and improvements, if any, if and when installed on the Premises: (i) HVAC equipment, (ii) boiler and pressure vessels, and (iii) clarifiers. However, Lessor reserves the right, upon notice to Lessee, to procure and maintain any or all of such service contracts, and Lessee shall reimburse Lessor, upon demand, for the cost thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c) Failure to Perform.** If Lessee fails to perform Lessee's obligations under this Paragraph 7.1, Lessor may enter upon the Premises after 10 days' prior written notice to Lessee (except in the case of an emergency, in which case no notice shall be required), perform such obligations on Lessee's behalf, and put the Premises in good order, condition and repair, and Lessee shall promptly pay to Lessor a sum equal to 115% of the cost thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(d) Replacement.** Subject to Lessee's indemnification of Lessor as set forth in Paragraph 8.7 below, and without relieving Lessee of liability resulting from Lessee's failure to exercise and perform good maintenance practices, if an item described in Paragraph 7.1(b) cannot be repaired other than at a cost which is in excess of 50% of the cost of replacing such item, then such item shall be replaced by Lessor, and the cost thereof shall be prorated between the Parties and Lessee shall only be obligated to pay each month during the remainder of the term of this Lease or any extension thereof, on the date on which Base Rent is due, an amount equal to the product of multiplying the cost of such replacement by a fraction, the numerator of which is one, and the denominator of which is 144 (i.e. 1/144th of the cost per month). Lessee shall pay Interest on the unamortized balance but may prepay its obligation at any time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.2 Lessor's Obligations.** Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 2.2 (Condition), 2.3 (Compliance), 4.2 (Common Area Operating Expenses), 6 (use), 7.1 (Lessee's Obligations), 9 (Damage or Destruction) and 14 (Condemnation), Lessor, subject to reimbursement pursuant to Paragraph 4.2, shall keep in good order, condition and repair the foundations, exterior walls, structural condition of interior bearing walls, exterior roof fire sprinkler system, Common Area fire alarm and/or smoke detection systems, fire hydrants, parking lots, walkways, parkways, driveways, landscaping, fences, signs and utility systems serving the Common Areas and all parts thereof, as well as providing the services for which there is a Common Area Operating Expense pursuant to Paragraph 4.2. Lessor shall not be obligated to paint the exterior or interior surfaces of exterior walls nor shall Lessor be obligated to maintain, repair or replace windows, doors or plate glass of the Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.3 Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures; Alterations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) Definitions.** The term **"Utility Installations"** refers to all floor and window coverings, air, and/or vacuum lines, power panels, electrical distribution, security and fire protection systems, communication cabling, lighting fixtures, HVAC equipment, plumbing, and fencing in or on the Premises. The term **"Trade Fixtures"** shall mean Lessee's machinery and equipment that can be removed without doing material damage to the Premises. The term **"Alterations"** shall mean any modification of the improvements, other than Utility Installations or Trade Fixtures, whether by addition or deletion. **"Lessee Owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations"** are defined as Alterations and/or Utility Installations made by Lessee that are not yet owned by Lessor pursuant to Paragraph 7.4(a).

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addition or deletion. **"Lessee Owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations"** are defined as Alterations and/or Utility Installations made by Lessee that are not yet owned by Lessor pursuant to Paragraph 7.4(a).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Consent.** Lessee shall not make any Alterations or Utility Installations to the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent. Lessee may, however, make non-structural Alterations or Utility Installations to the interior of the Premises (excluding the roof) without such consent but upon notice to Lessor, as long as they are not visible from the outside, do not involve puncturing, relocating or removing the roof or any existing walls, will not affect the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and/or life safety systems, do not trigger the requirement for additional modifications and/or improvements to the Premises resulting from Applicable Requirements, such as compliance with Title 24, and the cumulative cost thereof during this Lease as extended does not exceed a sum equal to 3 months' Base Rent in the aggregate or a sum equal to one month's Base Rent in any one year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall not make or permit any roof penetrations and/or install anything on the roof without the prior written approval of Lessor. Lessor may, as a precondition to granting such approval, require Lessee to utilize a contractor chosen and/or approved by Lessor. Any Alterations or Utility Installations that Lessee shall desire to make and which require the consent of the Lessor shall be presented to Lessor in written form with detailed plans. Consent shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee's: (i) acquiring all applicable governmental permits, (ii) furnishing Lessor with copies of both the permits and the plans and specifications prior to commencement of the work, and (iii) compliance with all conditions of said permits and other Applicable Requirements in a prompt and expeditious manner. Any Alterations or Utility Installations shall be performed in a workmanlike manner with good and sufficient materials. Lessee shall promptly upon completion furnish Lessor with as-built plans and specifications. For work which costs an amount in excess of one month's Base Rent, Lessor may condition its consent upon Lessee providing a lien and completion bond in an amount equal to 150% of the estimated cost of such Alteration or Utility Installation and/or upon Lessee's posting an additional Security Deposit with Lessor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c) Liens; Bonds.** Lessee shall pay, when due, all claims for labor or materials furnished or alleged to have been furnished to or for Lessee at or for use on the Premises, which claims are or may be secured by any mechanic's or materialmen's lien against the Premises or any interest therein. Lessee shall give Lessor no less than 10 days' notice prior to the commencement of any work in, on or about the Premises, and Lessor shall have the right to post notices of non-responsibility. If Lessee shall contest the validity of any such lien, claim or demand, then Lessee shall, at its sole expense defend and protect itself, Lessor and the Premises against the same and shall pay and satisfy any such adverse judgment that may be rendered thereon before the enforcement thereof. If Lessor shall require, Lessee shall furnish a surety bond in an amount equal to 150% of the amount of such contested lien, claim or demand, indemnifying Lessor against liability for the same. If Lessor elects to participate in any such action, Lessee shall pay Lessor's attorneys' fees and costs.

7.4 Ownership; Removal; Surrender; and Restoration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) Ownership.** Subject to Lessor's right to require removal or elect ownership as hereinafter provided, all Alterations and Utility Installations made by Lessee shall be the property of Lessee, but considered a part of the Premises. Lessor may, at any time, elect in writing to be the owner of all or any specified part of the Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations. Unless otherwise instructed per paragraph 7.4(b) hereof, all Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations shall, at the expiration or termination of this Lease, become the property of Lessor and be surrendered by Lessee with the Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Removal.** By delivery to Lessee of written notice from Lessor not earlier than 90 and not later than 30 days prior to the end of the term of this Lease, Lessor may require that any or all Lessee Owned Alterations or Utility Installations be removed by the expiration or termination of this Lease. Lessor may require the removal at any time of all or any part of any Lessee Owned Alterations or Utility Installations made without the required consent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c) Surrender; Restoration.** Lessee shall surrender the Premises by the Expiration Date or any earlier termination date, with all of the improvements, parts and surfaces thereof broom clean and free of debris, and in good operating order, condition and state of repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted. "Ordinary wear and tear" shall not include any damage or deterioration that would have been prevented by good maintenance practice. Notwithstanding the foregoing and the provisions of Paragraph 7.1(a), if the Lessee occupies the Premises for 12 months or less, then Lessee shall surrender the Premises in the same condition as delivered to Lessee on the Start Date with NO allowance for ordinary wear and tear. Lessee shall repair any damage occasioned by the installation, maintenance or removal of Trade Fixtures, Lessee owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations, furnishings, and equipment as well as the removal of any storage tank installed by or for Lessee. Lessee shall also remove from the Premises any and all Hazardous Substances brought onto the Premises by or for Lessee, or any third party (except Hazardous Substances which were deposited via underground migration from areas outside of the Premises) to the level specified in Applicable Requirements. Trade Fixtures shall remain the property of Lessee and shall be removed by Lessee. Any personal property of Lessee not removed on or before the Expiration Date or any earlier termination date shall be deemed to have been abandoned by Lessee and may be disposed of or retained by Lessor as Lessor may desire. The failure by Lessee to timely vacate the Premises pursuant to this Paragraph 7.4(c) without the express written consent of Lessor shall constitute a holdover under the provisions of Paragraph 26 below.

8. Insurance; Indemnity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. 1 Payment of Premium Increases.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** As used herein, the term **"Insurance Cost Increase"** is defined as any increase in the actual cost of the insurance applicable to the Building and/or the Project and required to be carried by Lessor, pursuant to Paragraphs 8.2(b), 8.3(a) and 8.3(b), over and above the Base Premium, as hereinafter defined, calculated on an annual basis. Insurance Cost Increase shall include, but not be limited to, requirements of the holder of a mortgage or deed of trust covering the Premises, Building and/or Project, increased valuation of the Premises, Building and/or Project, and/or a general premium rate increase. The term Insurance Cost Increase shall not, however, include any premium increases resulting from the nature of the occupancy of any other tenant of the Building. The **"Base Premium"** shall be the annual premium applicable to the 12 month period immediately preceding the Start Date. If, however, the Project was not insured for the entirety 12 month period, then the Base Premium shall be the lowest annual premium reasonably obtainable for the Required Insurance as of the Start Date, assuming the most nominal use possible of the Building. In no event, however, shall Lessee be responsible for any portion of the premium attributable to liability insurance coverage in excess of $2,000,000 procured under Paragraph 8.2(b).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** Lessee shall pay any Insurance Cost Increase to Lessor pursuant to Paragraph 4.2. Premiums for policy periods commencing prior to, or extending beyond, the term of this Lease shall be prorated to coincide with the corresponding Start Date or Expiration Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2 Liability Insurance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) Carried by Lessee.** Lessee shall obtain and keep in force a Commercial General Liability policy of insurance protecting Lessee and Lessor as an additional insured against claims for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage based upon or arising out of the ownership, use, occupancy or maintenance of the Premises and all areas appurtenant thereto. Such insurance shall be on an occurrence basis providing single limit coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with an annual aggregate of not less than $2,000,000. Lessee shall add Lessor as an additional insured by means of an endorsement at least as broad as the Insurance Service Organization's "Additional Insured-Managers or Lessors of Premises" Endorsement. The policy shall not contain any intra-insured exclusions as between insured persons or organizations, but shall include coverage for liability assumed under this Lease as an "insured contract" for the performance of Lessee's indemnity obligations under this Lease. The limits of said insurance shall not, however, limit the liability of Lessee nor relieve Lessee of any obligation hereunder. Lessee shall provide an endorsement on its liability policy(ies) which provides that its insurance shall be primary to and not contributory with any similar insurance carried by Lessor, whose insurance shall be considered excess insurance only.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Carried by Lessor.** Lessor shall maintain liability insurance as described in Paragraph 8.2(a), in addition to, and not in lieu of, the insurance required to be maintained by Lessee. Lessee shall not be named as an additional insured therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.3 Property Insurance - Building, Improvements and Rental Value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) Building and Improvements.** Lessor shall obtain and keep in force a policy or policies of insurance in the name of Lessor, with loss payable to Lessor, any ground-lessor, and to any Lender insuring loss or damage to the Premises. The amount of such insurance shall be equal to the full insurable replacement cost of the Premises, as the same shall exist from time to time, or the amount required by any Lender, but in no event more than the commercially reasonable and available insurable value thereof. Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, and Lessee's personal property shall be insured by Lessee not by Lessor. If the coverage is available and commercially appropriate, such policy or policies shall insure against all risks of direct physical loss or damage (except the perils of flood and/or earthquake unless required by a Lender), including coverage for debris removal and the enforcement of any Applicable Requirements requiring the upgrading, demolition, reconstruction or replacement of any portion of the Premises as the result of a covered loss. Said policy or policies shall also contain an agreed valuation provision in lieu of any coinsurance clause, waiver of subrogation, and inflation guard protection causing an increase in the annual property insurance coverage amount by a factor of not less than the adjusted U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the city nearest to where the Premises are located. If such insurance coverage has a deductible clause, the deductible amount shall not exceed $5,000 per occurrence.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Rental Value.** Lessor shall also obtain and keep in force a policy or policies in the name of Lessor with loss payable to Lessor and any Lender, insuring the loss of the full Rent for one year with an extended period of indemnity for an additional 180 days ("Rental Value insurance"). Said insurance shall contain an agreed valuation provision in lieu of any coinsurance clause, and the amount of coverage shall be adjusted annually to reflect the projected Rent otherwise payable by Lessee, for the next 12 month period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c) Adjacent Premises.** Lessee shall pay for any increase in the premiums for the property insurance of the Building and for the Common Areas or other buildings in the Project if said increase is caused by Lessee's acts, omissions, use or occupancy of the Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(d) Lessee's Improvements.** Since Lessor is the Insuring Party, Lessor shall not be required to insure Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations unless the item in question has become the property of Lessor under the terms of this Lease.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.4 Lessee's Property; Business Interruption Insurance; Worker's Compensation Insurance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) Property Damage.** Lessee shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage on all of Lessee's personal property, Trade Fixtures, and Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations. Such insurance shall be full replacement cost coverage with a deductible not to exceed $1,000 per occurrence. The proceeds from any such insurance shall be used by Lessee for the replacement of personal property, Trade Fixtures and Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Business Interruption.** Lessee shall obtain and maintain loss of income and extra expense insurance in amounts as will reimburse Lessee for direct or indirect loss of earnings attributable to all perils commonly insured against by prudent lessees in the business of Lessee or attributable to prevention of access to the Premises as a result of such perils.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c) Worker's Compensation Insurance.** Lessee shall obtain and maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance in such amount as may be required by Applicable Requirements. Such policy shall include a "Waiver of Subrogation" endorsement. Lessee shall provide Lessor with a copy of such endorsement along with the certificate of insurance or copy of the policy required by paragraph 8.5.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(d) No Representation of Adequate Coverage.** Lessor makes no representation that the limits or forms of coverage of insurance specified herein are adequate to cover Lessee's property, business operations or obligations under this Lease.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.5 Insurance Policies.** Insurance required herein shall be by companies maintaining during the policy term a "General Policyholders Rating" of at least A-, VII, as set forth in the most current issue of "Best's Insurance Guide", or such other rating as may be required by a Lender. Lessee shall not do or permit to be done anything which invalidates the required insurance policies. Lessee shall, prior to the Start Date, deliver to Lessor certified copies of policies of such insurance or certificates with copies of the required endorsements evidencing the existence and amounts of the required insurance. No such policy shall be cancelable or subject to modification except after 30 days prior written notice to Lessor. Lessee shall, at least 10 days prior to the expiration of such policies, furnish Lessor with evidence of renewals or "insurance binders" evidencing renewal thereof, or Lessor may increase Lessor's liability insurance coverage and charge the cost thereof to Lessee, which amount shall be payable by Lessee to Lessor upon demand. Such policies shall be for a term of at least one year, or the length of the remaining term of this Lease, whichever is less. If either Party shall fail to procure and maintain the insurance required to be carried by it, the other Party may, but shall not be required to, procure and maintain the same. It is understood that this is a Gross Lease, and the cost of Lessor's property insurance is included in Base Rent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.6 Waiver of Subrogation.** Without affecting any other rights or remedies, Lessee and Lessor each hereby release and relieve the other, and waive their entire right to recover damages against the other, for loss of or damage to its property arising out of or incident to the perils required to be insured against herein. The effect of such releases and waivers is not limited by the amount of insurance carried or required, or by any deductibles applicable hereto. The Parties agree to have their respective property damage insurance carriers waive any right to subrogation that such companies may have against Lessor or Lessee, as the case may be, so long as the insurance is not invalidated thereby.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.7 Indemnity**. Except for Lessor's gross negligence or willful misconduct, Lessee shall indemnify,protect, defend and hold harmless the Premises, Lessor, and its agents, Lessor's master or ground lessor, partners ,and Lenders, from and against any and all claims, loss of rents and/or damages, lies, Judgments, penalties, attorneys' and consultants' fees, expenses and/orliabilities arising out of, involving, or in connection with, a Breach of the Lease by Lessee and/or the use and/or occupancy of the Premises and/or Project by Lessee and/or by Lessee's employees, contractors or invitees, If any action or proceeding is brought against Lessor by reason of any of the foregoing matters, Lessee shall upon notice defend the same at Lessee's expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to Lessor and Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee in such defense, Lessor need not have first paid and such claim to be defended or indemnified.

<br> **8.8 Exemption of Lessor and Its Agents from Liability**. Notwithstanding the negligence or breach of this Lease by Lessor or its , neither Lessor nor its agents shall be liable under any circumstances for: (i) injury or damage to the person or goods, wares, merchandise or other property of Lessee, Lessee's employees, contractors, invitees, customers, or any other person in or about the air quality, the presence of mold or from the breakage, leakage, whether such damage or injury is caused by or results from fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, indoor the presence of mold or from the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of pipes, fire sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing. HVAC or lighting fixtures, or from any other cause, whether the said injury or damage results from conditions arising upon the Premises or upon other portions or the Building. or from other sources or places; (ii) any damages arising from any act or neglect of any other tenant of Lessor or from the failure of Lessor or its agents to enforce the provisions of any other lease in the Project; or (iii) injury to Lessee's business or for any toss of income or profit therefrom. Instead, it is intended that Lessee's sole recourse in the event of such damages or injury be to file a claim on the insurance policy(ies) that Lessee is required to maintain pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 8.

<br> **8.9 Failure to Provide Insurance**. Lessee acknowledges that any failure on its part to obtain or maintain the insurance required herein will expose Lessor to risks and potentially cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the extent of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, for any month of portion thereof that Lessee does not maintain the required insurance and/or does not provide Lessor with the required binders or certificates evidencing the existence of the required insurance, the Base Rent shall be automatically increased, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, by an amount equal to 10% of the then existing Base Rent or $100, whichever is greater. The parties agree that such increase in Base Rent represents fair and reasonable compensation for the additional risk/costs that Lessor will incur by reason of Lessee's failure to maintain the required insurance. Such increase in Base Rent shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's Default or Breach with respect to the failure to maintain, such insurance, prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder, nor relieve Lessee of its obligation to maintain the insurance specified in this Lease.

9. Damage or Destruction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.1 Definitions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) "Premises Partial Damage**" shall mean damage or destruction to the improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, which can reasonably be repaired in 3 months or less from the date of the damage or destruction, and the cost thereof does not exceed a sum equal to 6 month's Base Rent, Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing within 30 days from the date of the damage or destruction as to whether or not the damage is Partial or Total.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) "Premises Total/Destruction"** shall mean damage or destruction to the improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, and Trade Fixtures, which cannot reasonably be repaired in 3 months or less from the date of the damage or destruction and/or the cost thereof exceeds a sum equal to 6 month's Base Rent. Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing within 30 days from the date of the damage or destruction as to whether or not the damage is Partial or Total.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c) "Insured Loss"** shall mean damage or destruction to improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations and Trade Fixtures, which was caused by an event required to be covered by the insurance described in Paragraph 8.3(a), irrespective of any deductible amounts or coverage limits involved.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(d) "Replacement Cost"** shall mean the cost to repair or rebuild the improvements owned by Lessor at the time of the occurrence to their condition existing immediately prior thereto, including demolition, debris removal and upgrading required by the operation of Applicable Requirements, and without deduction for depreciation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(e) "Hazardous Substance Condition"** shall mean the occurrence or discovery of a condition involving the presence of, or a contamination by, a Hazardous Substance, in, on, or under the Premises which requires restoration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.2 Partial Damage - Insured Loss.** If a Premises Partial Damage that is an insured Loss occurs, then Lessor shall, at Lessor's expense repair such damage (but not Lessee's Trade Fixtures or Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations) as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect; provided, however, that Lessee shall, at Lessor's election, make the repair of any damage or destruction the total cost to repair of which is $10,000 or less, and, in such event, Lessor shall make any applicable insurance proceeds available to Lessee on a reasonable basis for that purpose. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the required insurance was not in force or the insurance proceeds are not sufficient to effect such repair, the Insuring Party shall promptly contribute the shortage in proceeds as and when required to complete said repairs. In the event. however, such shortage was due to the fact that, by reason of the unique nature of the improvements, full Replacement Cost insurance coverage was not commercially reasonable and available, Lessor shall have no obligation to pay for the shortage in insurance proceeds or to fully restore the unique aspects of the Premises unless Lessee provides Lessor with the funds to cover same, or adequate assurance thereof, within 10 days following receipt of written notice of such shortage and request therefor. If Lessor receives said funds or adequate assurance thereof within said 10 day period, the party responsible for making the repairs shall complete them as soon as reasonably possible and this lease shall remain in full force and effect. If such funds or assurance are not received, Lessor may nevertheless elect by written notice to lessee within 10 days thereafter to: (i) make such restoration and repair as is commercially reasonable with Lessor paying any shortage in proceeds, in which case this Lease shall remain in full force and effect, or (ii) have this Lease terminate 30 days thereafter. Lessee shall not be entitled to reimbursement of any funds contributed by Lessee to repair any such damage or destruction. Premises Partial Damage due to flood or earthquake shall be subject to Paragraph 9.3, notwithstanding that there may be some insurance coverage, but the net proceeds of any such insurance shall be made available for the repairs if made by either Party. If Lessor receives said funds or adequate assurance thereof within said 10 day period, the party responsible for repairs shall complete them as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall remain in full force and effect. If such funds or assurance are not reserved, Lessor may nevertheless elect by written notice to Lessee within 10 days thereafter to: (i) make such restoration and repair as is commercially reasonable with Lessor paying any shortage in proceeds, in which case this Lease shall remain in full force and effect, or (ii) have this Lease terminate 30 days thereafter. Lessee shall not be entitled to reimbursement of any funds contributed by Lessee to repair any such damage or destruction. Premises Partial Damage due to flood or earthquake shall be subject to Paragraph 93, notwithstanding that there may be some insurance coverage, but the net proceeds of any such insurance shall be made available for the repairs if made by either Party.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.3 Partial Damage - Uninsured Loss.** If a Premises Partial Damage that is not an Insured Loss occurs, unless caused by a negligent or willful act of Lessee (in which event Lessee shall make the repairs at Lessee's expense), Lessor may either; (i) repair such damage as soon as reasonably possible at Lessor's expense (subject to reimbursement pursuant to Paragraph 4.2), in which event the Lease shall continue in full force and effect, or (ii) terminate this Lease by giving written notice to Lesser within 30 days after receipt by lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such damage, Such termination shall be effective 60 days following the date of such notice, in the event Lessor elects terminate this Lease, Lessee shall have the right within 10 days after receipt of the termination notice to give written notice to Lessor of Lessee's commitment to pay for the repair of such damage without reimbursement from Lessor. Lessee shall provide Lessor with said funds or satisfactory assurance thereof within 30 days after making such commitment. In such event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such repairs as soon as reasonably possible after the required funds are available. If Lessee does not make the required commitment, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in the termination notice.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.4 Total Destruction**. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, if a Premises Total Destruction occurs, this Lease shall terminate 60 days following Such Destruction. If the damage or destruction was caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, Lessor shall have the right to recover Lessor's damages from Lessee, except as provided in Paragraph 8.6.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.5 Damage Near End of Term.** If at any time during the last 6 months of this Leave there is damage for which the cost to repair exceeds one month's Base Rent, whether or not an Insured Loss, Lessor may terminate this Lease effective 60 days following the date of occurrence of such damage by giving a written termination notice to Lesser within 30 days after the date of occurrence of such damage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Lessee at that time has an exercisable option to extend this Lease to purchase the Premises, then Lessee may preserve this Lease by (a) exercising such option and (b) providing Lessor with any shortage in insurance proceeds (or adequate assurance thereof) needed to make the repairs on or before the earlier of (i) the date which is 10 days after Lessee's receipt of Lessor's written notice purporting to terminate this Lease, or (ii) the day prior to the date upon which such option expires. If Lessee duly exercises such option during such period and provides Lessor with funds (or adequate assurance thereof) to cover any shortage in insurance proceeds, Lessor shall, at Lessor's commercially reasonable expense, repair such damage as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect. If Lessee fails to exercise such option and provide such funds or assurance during such period, then this Lease shall terminate on the date specified in the termination notice and Lessee's option shall be extinguished.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.6 Abatement of Rent; Lessee's Remedies.**<br>

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<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) Abatement**, in the event of Premises Partial Damage or Premises Total Destruction or a Hazardous Substance Condition for which Lessee is not responsible under this lease, the Rent payable by Lessee for the period required for the repair, remediation or of such damage shall be abated in proportion to the degree to which Lessee's use of the Premises is impaired, but not to exceed the proceeds received from the Rental Value insurance. All other obligations of Lessee hereunder shall be performed by Lessee, and Lesser shall have no liability for any such damage, destruction, remediation, repair or restoration except as provided herein.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Remedies.** If Lessor is obligated to repair or restore the Premises and does not commence, in a substantial and meaningful way, such of repair or repair or restoration within 90 days after such obligation shall accrue, Lesser may, at any time prior to the commencement of such repair or restoration, give written notice to Lessor and to any Lenders of which Lessee has actual notice, of Lessee's election to terminate this Lease on a date not less than 60 day's following the giving of such notice. If Lessee gives such notice and such repair or restoration is not commenced within 30 days thereafter, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in said notice. If the repair or restoration is commenced within such 30 days, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect. "commence" shall mean either the unconditional authorization of the preparation of the required plans, or the beginning of the actual work on the Premises, whichever first occurs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.7 Termination; Advance Payments.** Upon termination of this Lease pursuant to Paragraph 6.2(g) or Paragraph 9, an equitable adjustment shall be made concerning advance Base Rent and any other advance payments made by Lessee to Lessor shall, in addition, return to Lessee so much of Lessee's Security Deposit as has not been, or is not then required to be, used by Lessor

10. Real Property Taxes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1 Definitions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) "Real Property Taxes."** As used herein, the term **"Real Property Taxes"** shall include any form of assessment, real estate, general, special, ordinary or extraordinary, or rental levy or tax (other than inheritance, personal income or estate taxes); improvement bond; and/or license fee imposed upon or levied against any legal o equitable interest of Lessor in the Project, Lessor's right to other income therefrom, and/or Lessor's business of leasing, by any authority having the direct or indirect power to tax and where the funds are generated with reference to the Project address. The term "Real Property Taxes" shall also include any tax, fee, levy, assessment or charge, or any increase therein (i)imposed by reason of events occurring during the term of this Lease, including but not limited to, a change in the ownership of the Project; (ii) a change in the improvements thereon; and/or (iii) levied assessed on machinery or equipment provided by Lessor to Lessee pursuant to this Lease.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) "Base Real Property Taxes."** As used herein, the term **"Base Real Property Taxes"** shall be the amount of Real Property Taxes, which are assessed against the Project, during the entire calendar year in which the Lease executed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.2 Payment of Taxes.** Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph 10.3, Lessor shall pay the Real Property Taxes applicable to the Project, and said payments shall be included in the calculation of Common Area Operating Expenses in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 4.2.<br>

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.3 Additional Improvements.** Common Area Operating Expenses shall not include Real Property Taxes specified in the tax assessor's records and work sheets as being caused by additional improvements placed upon the Project by other tenants or by Lessor for the exclusive enjoyment of such other Tenants. Notwithstanding Paragraph 10.2 hereof, Lessee shall, however, pay to Lessor at the time Common Area Operating Expenses are payable under Paragraph 4.2, the entirety of any increase in Real Property Taxes if assessed solely by reason of Alterations, Trade Fixtures or utility Installations placed upon the Premises by Lessee or at Lessee request or by reason of any alterations or improvements to the Lessor subsequent to the execution of this Lease by the parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.4 Joint Assessment.** If the Building is not separately assessed, Real Property Taxes allocated to the Building shall be an equitable proportion of the Real Property Taxes for all of the land and improvements included within the tax parcel assessed, such proportion to be determined by Lessor from the respective valuations assigned in the assessor's work sheets or such other information as may be reasonably available. Lessor's reasonable determination thereof, in good faith, shall be conclusive.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.5 Personal Property Taxes.** Lessee shall pay, prior to delinquency, all taxes assessed against and levied upon Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all personal property of Lessee contained in the Premises. When possible, Lessee shall cause its Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all other personal property to be assessed and billed separately from the real property of Lessor. If any of Lessee's said property shall be assessed with Lessor's real property, Lessee shall pay Lessor the taxes attributable to Lessee's property within 10 days after receipt of a written statement setting forth the taxes applicable to Lessee's property.

11. Utilities and Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**11.1** Lessee shall pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power, telephone, trash disposal and other utilities and services supplied to the Premises, together with any taxes thereon. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 4.2, if at any time in Lessor's sole judgment, Lessor determines that Lessee is using a disproportionate amount of water, electricity or other commonly metered utilities, or that Lessee is generating such a large volume of trash as to require an increase in the size of the trash receptacle and/or an increase in the number of times per month that it is emptied, then Lessor may increase Lessee's Base Rent by an amount equal to such increased costs. There shall be no abatement of Rent and Lessor shall not be liable in any respect whatsoever for the inadequacy, stoppage, interruption or discontinuance of any utility or service due to riot, strike, labor dispute, breakdown, accident, repair or other cause beyond Lessor's reasonable control or in cooperation with governmental request or directions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**11.2** Within fifteen days of Lessor's written request, Lessee agrees to deliver to Lessor such information, documents and/or authorization as Lessor needs in order for Lessor to comply with new or existing Applicable Requirements relating to commercial building energy usage, ratings, and/or the reporting thereof.

12. Assignment and Subletting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.1 Lessor's Consent Required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** Lessee shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer, mortgage or encumber (collectively, "assign or assignment") or sublet all or any part of Lessee's interest in this Lease or in the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** Unless Lessee is a corporation and its stock is publicly traded on a national stock exchange, a change in the control of Lessee shall constitute an assignment requiring consent. The transfer, on a cumulative basis, of 25% or more of the voting control of Lessee shall constitute a change in control for this purpose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** The involvement of Lessee or its assets in any transaction, or series of transactions (by way of merger, sale, acquisition, financing, transfer, leveraged buyout or otherwise), whether or not a formal assignment or hypothecation of this Lease or Lessee's assets occurs, which results or will result in a reduction of the Net Worth of Lessee by an amount greater than 25% of such Net Worth as it was represented at the time of the execution of this Lease or at the time of the most recent assignment to which Lessor has consented, or as it exists immediately prior to said transaction or transactions constituting such reduction, whichever was or is greater, shall be considered an assignment of this Lease to which Lessor may withhold its consent. "Net Worth of Lessee" shall mean the net worth of Lessee (excluding any guarantors) established under generally accepted accounting principles.

**(d)** An assignment or subletting without consent shall, at Lessor's option, be a Default curable after notice per Paragraph 13.1(d), or a non-curable Breach without the necessity of any notice and grace period. If Lessor elects to treat such unapproved assignment or subletting as a non-curable Breach, Lessor may either:<br>(i) terminate this Lease, or (ii) upon 30 days written notice, increase the monthly Base Rent to 110% of the Base Rent then in effect. Further, in the event of such Breach and rental adjustment, (i) the purchase price of any option to purchase the Premises held by Lessee shall be subject to similar adjustment to 110% of the price previously in effect, and (ii) all fixed and non-fixed rental adjustments scheduled during the remainder of the Lease term shall be increased to 110% of the scheduled adjusted rent.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(e)** Lessee's remedy for any breach of Paragraph 12.1 by Lessor shall be limited to compensatory damages and/or injunctive relief.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(f)** Lessor may reasonably withhold consent to a proposed assignment or subletting if Lessee is in Default at the time consent is requested.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(g)** Notwithstanding the foregoing, allowing a de minimis portion of the Premises, i.e. 20 square feet or less, to be used by a third party vendor in connection with the installation of a vending machine or payphone shall not constitute a subletting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.2 Terms and Conditions Applicable to Assignment and Subletting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** Regardless of Lessor's consent, no assignment or subletting shall: (i) be effective without the express written assumption by such assignee or sublessee of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, (ii) release Lessee of any obligations hereunder, or (iii) alter the primary liability of Lessee for the payment of Rent or for the performance of any other obligations to be performed by Lessee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** Lessor may accept Rent or performance of Lessee's obligations from any person other than Lessee pending approval or disapproval of an assignment. Neither a delay in the approval or disapproval of such assignment nor the acceptance of Rent or performance shall constitute a waiver or estoppel of Lessor's right to exercise its remedies for Lessee's Default or Breach.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** Lessor's consent to any assignment or subletting shall not constitute a consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(d)** In the event of any Default or Breach by Lessee, Lessor may proceed directly against Lessee, any Guarantors or anyone else responsible for the performance of Lessee's obligations under this Lease, including any assignee or sublessee, without first exhausting Lessor's remedies against any other person or entity responsible therefor to Lessor, or any security held by Lessor.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(e)** Each request for consent to an assignment or subletting shall be in writing, accompanied by information relevant to Lessor's determination as to the financial and operational responsibility and appropriateness of the proposed assignee or sublessee, including but not limited to the intended use and/or required modification of the Premises, if any, together with a fee of $500 as consideration for Lessor's considering and processing said request. Lessee agrees to provide Lessor with such other or additional information and/or documentation as may be reasonably requested. (See also Paragraph 36)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(f)** Any assignee of, or sublessee under, this Lease shall, by reason of accepting such assignment, entering into such sublease, or entering into possession of the Premises or any portion thereof, be deemed to have assumed and agreed to conform and comply with each and every term, covenant, condition and obligation herein to be observed or performed by Lessee during the term of said assignment or sublease, other than such obligations as are contrary to or inconsistent with provisions of an assignment or sublease to which Lessor has specifically consented to in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(g)** Lessor's consent to any assignment or subletting shall not transfer to the assignee or sublessee any Option granted to the original Lessee by this Lease unless such transfer is specifically consented to by Lessor in writing. (See Paragraph 39.2)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.3 Additional Terms and Conditions Applicable to Subletting.** The following terms and conditions shall apply to any subletting by Lessee of all or any part of the Premises and shall be deemed included in all subleases under this Lease whether or not expressly incorporated therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** Lessee hereby assigns and transfers to Lessor all of Lessee's interest in all Rent payable on any sublease, and Lessor may collect such Rent and apply same toward Lessee's obligations under this Lease; provided, however, that until a Breach shall occur in the performance of Lessee's obligations, Lessee may collect said Rent. In the event that the amount collected by Lessor exceeds Lessee's then outstanding obligations any such excess shall be refunded to Lessee. Lessor shall not, by reason of the foregoing or any assignment of such sublease, nor by reason of the collection of Rent, be deemed liable to the sublessee for any failure of Lessee to perform and comply with any of Lessee's obligations to such sublessee. Lessee hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs any such sublessee, upon receipt of a written notice from Lessor stating that a Breach exists in the performance of Lessee's obligations under this Lease, to pay to Lessor all Rent due and to become due under the sublease. Sublessee shall rely upon any such notice from Lessor and shall pay all Rents to Lessor without any obligation or right to inquire as to whether such Breach exists, notwithstanding any claim from Lessee to the contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** In the event of a Breach by Lessee, Lessor may, at its option, require sublessee to attorn to Lessor, in which event Lessor shall undertake the obligations of the sublessor under such sublease from the time of the exercise of said option to the expiration of such sublease; provided, however, Lessor shall not be liable for any prepaid rents or security deposit paid by such sublessee to such sublessor or for any prior Defaults or Breaches of such sublessor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** Any matter requiring the consent of the sublessor under a sublease shall also require the consent of Lessor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(d)** No sublessee shall further assign or sublet all or any part of the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(e)** Lessor shall deliver a copy of any notice of Default or Breach by Lessee to the sublessee, who shall have the right to cure the Default of Lessee within the grace period, if any, specified in such notice. The sublessee shall have a right of reimbursement and offset from and against Lessee for any such Defaults cured by the sublessee.

13. Default; Breach; Remedies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.1 Default; Breach.** A "**Default**" is defined as a failure by the Lessee to comply with or perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or Rules and Regulations under this Lease. A "**Breach**" is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the following Defaults, and the failure of Lessee to cure such Default within any applicable grace period:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** The abandonment of the Premises; the vacating of the Premises prior to the expiration or termination of this Lease without providing a commercially reasonable level of security, or where the coverage of the property insurance described in Paragraph 8.3 is jeopardized as a result thereof, or without providing reasonable assurances to minimize potential vandalism; or failure to deliver to Lessor exclusive possession of the entire Premises in accordance herewith prior to the expiration or termination of this Lease.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** The failure of Lessee to (i) make any payment of Rent or any Security Deposit required to be made by Lessee hereunder, whether to Lessor or to a third party, when due; (ii) to provide reasonable evidence of insurance or surety bond; or (iii) to fulfill any obligation under this Lease which endangers or threatens life or property, where such failure continues for a period of 3 business days following written notice to Lessee. THE ACCEPTANCE BY LESSOR OF A PARTIAL PAYMENT OF RENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF ANY OF LESSOR'S RIGHTS, INCLUDING LESSOR'S RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** The failure of Lessee to allow Lessor and/or its agents access to the Premises or the commission of waste, act or acts constituting public or private nuisance, and/or an illegal activity on the Premises by Lessee, where such actions continue for a period of 3 business days following written notice to Lessee. In the event that Lessee commits waste, a nuisance or an illegal activity a second time then, the Lessor may elect to treat such conduct as a non-curable Breach rather than a Default.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(d)** The failure by Lessee to provide (i) reasonable written evidence of compliance with Applicable Requirements, (ii) the service contracts, (iii) the rescission of an unauthorized assignment or subletting, (iv) an Estoppel Certificate or financial statements, (v) a requested subordination, (vi) evidence concerning any guaranty and/or Guarantor, (vii) any document requested under Paragraph 41, (viii) material safety data sheets (MSDS), or (ix) any other documentation or information which Lessor may reasonably require of Lessee under the terms of this Lease, where any such failure continues for a period of 10 days following written notice to Lessee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(e)** A Default by Lessee as to the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease, or of the rules adopted under Paragraph 2.9 hereof, other than those described in subparagraphs 13.1(a), (b), (c) or (d), above, where such Default continues for a period of 30 days after written notice; provided, however, that if the nature of Lessee's Default is such that more than 30 days are reasonably required for its cure, then it shall not be deemed to be a Breach if Lessee commences such cure within said 30 day period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(f)** The occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the making of any general arrangement or assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii) becoming a "**debtor**" as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101 or any successor statute thereto (unless, in the case of a petition filed against Lessee, the same is dismissed within 60 days); (iii) the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the Premises or of Lessee's interest in this Lease, where possession is not restored to Lessee within 30 days; or (iv) the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the Premises or of Lessee's interest in this Lease, where such seizure is not discharged within 30 days; provided, however, in the event that any provision of this subparagraph is contrary to any applicable law, such provision shall be of no force or effect, and not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(g)** The discovery that any financial statement of Lessee or of any Guarantor given to Lessor was materially false.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(h)** If the performance of Lessee's obligations under this Lease is guaranteed: (i) the death of a Guarantor, (ii) the termination of a Guarantor's liability with respect to this Lease other than in accordance with the terms of such guaranty, (iii) a Guarantor's becoming insolvent or the subject of a bankruptcy filing, (iv) a Guarantor's refusal to honor the guaranty, or (v) a Guarantor's breach of its guaranty obligation on an anticipatory basis, and Lessee's failure, within 60 days following written notice of any such event, to provide written alternative assurance or security, which, when coupled with the then existing resources of Lessee, equals or exceeds the combined financial resources of Lessee and the Guarantors that existed at the time of execution of this Lease.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.2 Remedies.** If Lessee fails to perform any of its affirmative duties or obligations, within 10 days after written notice (or in case of an emergency, without notice), Lessor may, at its option, perform such duty or obligation on Lessee's behalf, including but not limited to the obtaining of reasonably required bonds, insurance policies, or governmental licenses, permits or approvals. Lessee shall pay to Lessor an amount equal to 115% of the costs and expenses incurred by Lessor in such performance upon receipt of an invoice therefor. In the event of a Breach, Lessor may, with or without further notice or demand, and without limiting Lessor in the exercise of any right or remedy which Lessor may have by reason of such Breach:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** Terminate Lessee's right to possession of the Premises by any lawful means, in which case this Lease shall terminate and Lessee shall immediately surrender possession to Lessor. In such event Lessor shall be entitled to recover from Lessee: (i) the unpaid Rent which had been earned at the time of termination; (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could have been reasonably avoided; (iii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could be reasonably avoided; and (iv) any other amount necessary to compensate Lessor for all the detriment proximately caused by the Lessee's failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom, including but not limited to the cost of recovering possession of the Premises, expenses of reletting, including necessary renovation and alteration of the Premises, reasonable attorneys' fees, and that portion of any leasing commission paid by Lessor in connection with this Lease applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease. The worth at the time of award of the amount referred to in provision (iii) of the immediately preceding sentence shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of the District within which the Premises are located at the time of award plus one percent. Efforts by Lessor to mitigate damages caused by Lessee's Breach of this Lease shall not waive Lessor's right to recover any damages to which Lessor is otherwise entitled. If termination of this Lease is obtained through the provisional remedy of unlawful detainer, Lessor shall have the right to recover in such proceeding any unpaid Rent and damages as are recoverable therein, or Lessor may reserve the right to recover all or any part thereof in a separate suit. If a notice and grace period required under Paragraph 13.1 was not previously given, a notice to pay rent or quit, or to perform or quit given to Lessee under the unlawful detainer statute shall also constitute the notice required by Paragraph 13.1. In such case, the applicable grace period required by Paragraph 13.1 and the unlawful detainer statute shall run concurrently, and the failure of Lessee to cure the Default within the greater of the two such grace periods shall constitute both an unlawful detainer and a Breach of this Lease entitling Lessor to the remedies provided for in this Lease and/or by said statute.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** Continue the Lease and Lessee's right to possession and recover the Rent as it becomes due, in which event Lessee may sublet or assign, subject only to reasonable limitations. Acts of maintenance, efforts to relet, and/or the appointment of a receiver to protect the Lessor's interests, shall not constitute a termination of the Lessee's right to possession.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available under the laws or judicial decisions of the state wherein the Premises are located. The expiration or termination of this Lease and/or the termination of Lessee's right to possession shall not relieve Lessee from liability under any indemnity provisions of this Lease as to matters occurring or accruing during the term hereof or by reason of Lessee's occupancy of the Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.3 Inducement Recapture.** Any agreement for free or abated rent or other charges, the cost of tenant improvements for Lessee paid for or performed by Lessor, or for the giving or paying by Lessor to or for Lessee of any cash or other bonus, inducement or consideration for Lessee's entering into this Lease, all of which concessions are hereinafter referred to as "**Inducement Provisions**," shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee's full and faithful performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease. Upon Breach of this Lease by Lessee, any such Inducement Provision shall automatically be deemed deleted from this Lease and of no further force or effect, and any rent, other charge, bonus, inducement or consideration theretofore abated, given or paid by Lessor under such an Inducement Provision shall be immediately due and payable by Lessee to Lessor, notwithstanding any subsequent cure of said Breach by Lessee. The acceptance by Lessor of rent or the cure of the Breach which initiated the operation of this paragraph shall not be deemed a waiver by Lessor of the provisions of this paragraph unless specifically so stated in writing by Lessor at the time of such acceptance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.4 Late Charges.** Lessee hereby acknowledges that late payment by Lessee of Rent will cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the exact amount of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Such costs include, but are not limited to, processing and accounting charges, and late charges which may be imposed upon Lessor by any Lender. Accordingly, if any Rent shall not be received by Lessor within 5 days after such amount shall be due, then, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, Lessee shall immediately pay to Lessor a one-time late charge equal to 10% of each such overdue amount or $100, whichever is greater. The Parties hereby agree that such late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Lessor will incur by reason of such late payment. Acceptance of such late charge by Lessor shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's Default or Breach with respect to such overdue amount, nor prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder. In the event that a late charge is payable hereunder, whether or not collected, for 3 consecutive installments of Base Rent, then notwithstanding any provision of this Lease to the contrary, Base Rent shall, at Lessor's option, become due and payable quarterly in advance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.5 Interest.** Any monetary payment due Lessor hereunder, other than late charges, not received by Lessor, when due shall bear interest from the 31st day after it was due. The interest ("Interest") charged shall be computed at the rate of 10% per annum but shall not exceed the maximum rate allowed by law. Interest is payable in addition to the potential late charge provided for in Paragraph 13.4.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.6 Breach by Lessor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) Notice of Breach.** Lessor shall not be deemed in breach of this Lease unless Lessor fails within a reasonable time to perform an obligation required to be performed by Lessor. For purposes of this Paragraph, a reasonable time shall in no event be less than 30 days after receipt by Lessor, and any Lender whose name and address shall have been furnished to Lessee in writing for such purpose, of written notice specifying wherein such obligation of Lessor has not been performed; provided, however, that if the nature of Lessor's obligation is such that more than 30 days are reasonably required for its performance, then Lessor shall not be in breach if performance is commenced within such 30 day period and thereafter diligently pursued to completion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Performance by Lessee on Behalf of Lessor.** In the event that neither Lessor nor Lender cures said breach within 30 days after receipt of said notice, or if having commenced said cure they do not diligently pursue it to completion, then Lessee may elect to cure said breach at Lessee's expense and offset from Rent the actual and reasonable cost to perform such cure, provided, however, that such offset shall not exceed an amount equal to the greater of one month's Base Rent or the Security Deposit, reserving Lessee's right to reimbursement from Lessor for any such expense in excess of such offset. Lessee shall document the cost of said cure and supply said documentation to Lessor.

**14. Condemnation.** If the Premises or any portion thereof are taken under the power of eminent domain or sold under the threat of the exercise of said power (collectively "**Condemnation**"), this Lease shall terminate as to the part taken as of the date the condemning authority takes title or possession, whichever first occurs. If more than 10% of the floor area of the Unit, or more than 25% of the parking spaces is taken by Condemnation, Lessee may, at Lessee's option, to be exercised in writing within 10 days after Lessor shall have given Lessee written notice of such taking (or in the absence of such notice, within 10 days after the condemning authority shall have taken possession) terminate this Lease as of the date the condemning authority takes such possession. If Lessee does not terminate this Lease in accordance with the foregoing, this Lease shall remain in full force and effect as to the portion of the Premises remaining, except that the Base Rent shall be reduced in proportion to the reduction in utility of the Premises caused by such Condemnation. Condemnation awards and/or payments shall be the property of Lessor, whether such award shall be made as compensation for diminution in value of the leasehold, the value of the part taken, or for severance damages; provided, however, that Lessee shall be entitled to any compensation paid by the condemnor for Lessee's relocation expenses, loss of business goodwill and/or Trade Fixtures, without regard to whether or not this Lease is terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph. All Alterations and Utility Installations made to the Premises by Lessee, for purposes of Condemnation only, shall be considered the property of the Lessee and Lessee shall be entitled to any and all compensation which is payable therefor. In the event that this Lease is not terminated by reason of the Condemnation, Lessor shall repair any damage to the Premises caused by such Condemnation.

15. Brokerage Fees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**15.1 Additional Commission.** In addition to the payments owed pursuant to Paragraph 1.10 above, Lessor agrees that: (a) if Lessee exercises any Option, (b) if Lessee or anyone affiliated with Lessee acquires from Lessor any rights to the Premises or other premises owned by Lessor and located within the Project, (c) if Lessee remains in possession of the Premises, with the consent of Lessor, after the expiration of this Lease, or (d) if Base Rent is increased, whether by agreement or operation of an escalation clause herein, then, Lessor shall pay Brokers a fee in accordance with the fee schedule of the Brokers in effect at the time the Lease was executed. The provisions of this paragraph are intended to supersede the provisions of any earlier agreement to the contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**15.2 Assumption of Obligations.** Any buyer or transferee of Lessor's interest in this Lease shall be deemed to have assumed Lessor's obligation hereunder. Brokers shall be third party beneficiaries of the provisions of Paragraphs 1.10, 15, 22 and 31. If Lessor fails to pay to Brokers any amounts due as and for brokerage fees pertaining to this Lease when due, then such amounts shall accrue Interest. In addition, if Lessor fails to pay any amounts to Lessee's Broker when due, Lessee's Broker may send written notice to Lessor and Lessee of such failure and if Lessor fails to pay such amounts within 10 days after said notice, Lessee shall pay said monies to its Broker and offset such amounts against Rent. In addition, Lessee's Broker shall be deemed to be a third party beneficiary of any commission agreement entered into by and/or between Lessor and Lessor's Broker for the limited purpose of collecting any brokerage fee owed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**15.3 Representations and Indemnities of Broker Relationships.** Lessee and Lessor each represent and warrant to the other that it has had no dealings with any person, firm, broker, agent or finder (other than the Brokers and Agents, if any) in connection with this Lease, and that no one other than said named Brokers and Agents is entitled to any commission or finder's fee in connection therewith. Lessee and Lessor do each hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold the other harmless from and against liability for compensation or charges which may be claimed by any such unnamed broker, finder or other similar party by reason of any dealings or actions of the indemnifying Party, including any costs, expenses, attorneys' fees reasonably incurred with respect thereto.

16. Estoppel Certificates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** Each Party (as "**Responding Party**") shall within 10 days after written notice from the other Party (the "**Requesting Party**") execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Requesting Party a statement in writing in form similar to the then most current "**Estoppel Certificate**" form published by AIR CRE, plus such additional information, confirmation and/or statements as may be reasonably requested by the Requesting Party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** If the Responding Party shall fail to execute or deliver the Estoppel Certificate within such 10 day period, the Requesting Party may execute an Estoppel Certificate stating that: (i) the Lease is in full force and effect without modification except as may be represented by the Requesting Party, (ii) there are no uncured defaults in the Requesting Party's performance, and (iii) if Lessor is the Requesting Party, not more than one month's rent has been paid in advance. Prospective purchasers and encumbrancers may rely upon the Requesting Party's Estoppel Certificate, and the Responding Party shall be estopped from denying the truth of the facts contained in said Certificate. In addition, Lessee acknowledges that any failure on its part to provide such an Estoppel Certificate will expose Lessor to risks and potentially cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the extent of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, should the Lessee fail to execute and/or deliver a requested Estoppel Certificate in a timely fashion the monthly Base Rent shall be automatically increased, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, by an amount equal to 10% of the then existing Base Rent or $100, whichever is greater for remainder of the Lease. The Parties agree that such increase in Base Rent represents fair and reasonable compensation for the additional risk/costs that Lessor will incur by reason of Lessee's failure to provide the Estoppel Certificate. Such increase in Base Rent shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's Default or Breach with respect to the failure to provide the Estoppel Certificate nor prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** If Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell the Premises, or any part thereof, Lessee and all Guarantors shall within 10 days after written notice from Lessor deliver to any potential lender or purchaser designated by Lessor such financial statements as may be reasonably required by such lender or purchaser, including but not limited to Lessee's financial statements for the past 3 years. All such financial statements shall be received by Lessor and such lender or purchaser in confidence and shall be used only for the purposes herein set forth.

**17. Definition of Lessor.** The term "**Lessor**" as used herein shall mean the owner or owners at the time in question of the fee title to the Premises, or, if this is a sublease, of the Lessee's interest in the prior lease. In the event of a transfer of Lessor's title or interest in the Premises or this Lease, Lessor shall deliver to the transferee or assignee (in cash or by credit) any unused Security Deposit held by Lessor. Upon such transfer or assignment and delivery of the Security Deposit, as aforesaid, the prior Lessor shall be relieved of all liability with respect to the obligations and/or covenants under this Lease thereafter to be performed by the Lessor. Subject to the foregoing, the obligations and/or covenants in this Lease to be performed by the Lessor shall be binding only upon the Lessor as hereinabove defined.

**18. Severability.** The invalidity of any provision of this Lease, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall in no way affect the validity of any other provision hereof.

**19. Days.** Unless otherwise specifically indicated to the contrary, the word "**days**" as used in this Lease shall mean and refer to calendar days.

**20. Limitation on Liability.** The obligations of Lessor under this Lease shall not constitute personal obligations of Lessor, or its partners, members, directors, officers or shareholders, and Lessee shall look to the Premises, and to no other assets of Lessor, for the satisfaction of any liability of Lessor with respect to this Lease, and shall not seek recourse against Lessor's partners, members, directors, officers or shareholders, or any of their personal assets for such satisfaction.

**21. Time of Essence.** Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations to be performed or observed by the Parties under this Lease.

**22. No Prior or Other Agreements; Broker Disclaimer.** This Lease contains all agreements between the Parties with respect to any matter mentioned herein, and no other prior or contemporaneous agreement or understanding shall be effective. Lessor and Lessee each represents and warrants to the Brokers that it has made, and is relying solely upon, its own investigation as to the nature, quality, character and financial responsibility of the other Party to this Lease and as to the use, nature, quality and character of the Premises. Brokers have no responsibility with respect thereto or with respect to any default or breach hereof by either Party.

23. Notices.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.1 Notice Requirements.** All notices required or permitted by this Lease or applicable law shall be in writing and may be delivered in person (by hand or by courier) or may be sent by regular, certified or registered mail or U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, with postage prepaid, or by facsimile transmission, or by email, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if served in a manner specified in this Paragraph 23. The addresses noted adjacent to a Party's signature on this Lease shall be that Party's address for delivery or mailing of notices. Either Party may by written notice to the other specify a different address for notice, except that upon Lessee's taking possession of the Premises, the Premises shall constitute Lessee's address for notice. A copy of all notices to Lessor shall be concurrently transmitted to such party or parties at such addresses as Lessor may from time to time hereafter designate in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.2 Date of Notice.** Any notice sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be deemed given on the date of delivery shown on the receipt card, or if no delivery date is shown, the postmark thereon. If sent by regular mail the notice shall be deemed given 72 hours after the same is addressed as required herein and mailed with postage prepaid. Notices delivered by United States Express Mail or overnight courier that guarantees next day delivery shall be deemed given 24 hours after delivery of the same to the Postal Service or courier. Notices delivered by hand, or transmitted by facsimile transmission or by email shall be deemed delivered upon actual receipt. If notice is received on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it shall be deemed received on the next business day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.3 Options.** Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order to exercise any Options (see paragraph 39), the Notice must be sent by Certified Mail (return receipt requested), Express Mail (signature required), courier (signature required) or some other methodology that provides a receipt establishing the date the notice was received by the Lessor.

24. Waivers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** No waiver by Lessor of the Default or Breach of any term, covenant or condition hereof by Lessee, shall be deemed a waiver of any other term, covenant or condition hereof, or of any subsequent Default or Breach by Lessee of the same or of any other term, covenant or condition hereof. Lessor's consent to, or approval of, any act shall not be deemed to render unnecessary the obtaining of Lessor's consent to, or approval of, any subsequent or similar act by Lessee, or be construed as the basis of an estoppel to enforce the provision or provisions of this Lease requiring such consent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** The acceptance of Rent by Lessor shall not be a waiver of any Default or Breach by Lessee. Any payment by Lessee may be accepted by Lessor on account of monies or damages due Lessor, notwithstanding any qualifying statements or conditions made by Lessee in connection therewith, which such statements and/or conditions shall be of no force or effect whatsoever unless specifically agreed to in writing by Lessor at or before the time of deposit of such payment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE SHALL GOVERN WITH REGARD TO ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO AND HEREBY WAIVE THE PROVISIONS OF ANY PRESENT OR FUTURE STATUTE TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH STATUTE IS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS LEASE.

25. Disclosures Regarding the Nature of a Real Estate Agency Relationship.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** When entering into a discussion with a real estate agent regarding a real estate transaction, a Lessor or Lessee should from the outset understand what type of agency relationship or representation it has with the agent or agents in the transaction. Lessor and Lessee acknowledge being advised by the Brokers in this transaction, as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(i)** *Lessor's Agent*.** A Lessor's agent under a listing agreement with the Lessor acts as the agent for the Lessor only. A Lessor's agent or subagent has the following affirmative obligations: To the Lessor: A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the Lessor. To the Lessee and the Lessor: (a) Diligent exercise of reasonable skills and care in performance of the agent's duties. (b) A duty of honest and fair dealing and good faith. (c) A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that are not known to, or within the diligent attention and observation of, the Parties. An agent is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential information obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set forth above. <br>

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(ii) Lessee's Agent.* An agent can agree to act as agent for the Lessee only. In these situations, the agent is not the Lessor's agent, even if by agreement the agent may receive compensation for services rendered, either in full or in part from the Lessor. An agent acting only for a Lessee has the following affirmative obligations. <u>To the Lessee</u>: A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the Lessee. <u>To the Lessee and the Lessor:</u> (a) Diligent exercise of reasonable skills and care in performance of the agent's duties. (b) A duty of honest and fair dealing and good faith. (c) A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that are not known to, or within the diligent attention and observation of, the Parties. An agent is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential information obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set forth above.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>(iii) Agent Representing Both Lessor and Lessee.</u> A real estate agent, either acting directly or through one or more associate licensees, can legally be the agent of both the Lessor and the lessee in a transaction, but only with the knowledge and consent of both the Lessor and the Lessee. In a dual agency situation, the agent has the following affirmative obligations to both the Lessor and the Lessee: (a) A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty and loyalty in the dealings with either Lessor or the Lessee. (b) Other duties to the Lessor and the lessee as stated above in subparagraphs (i) or (ii). In representing both Lessor and Lessee, the agent may not, without the express permission of the respective Party, disclose to the other Party confidential information, including, but not limited to, facts relating to either Lessee's or Lessor's financial position, motivations, bargaining position, or other personal information that may impact rent, including Lessor's willingness to accept a rent less than the listing rent or Lessee's willingness to pay rent greater than the rent offered. The above duties of the agent in a real estate transaction do not relieve a Lessor or Lessee from the responsibility to protect their own interests. Lessor and Lessee should carefully read all agreements to assure that they adequately express their understanding of the transaction. A real estate agent is a person qualified to advise about real estate. If legal or tax advice is desired, consult a competent professional. Both Lessor and Lessee should strongly consider obtaining tax advice from a competent professional because the federal and state tax consequences of a transaction can be complex and subject to change.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** Brokers have no responsibility with respect to any default or breach hereof by either Party. The Parties agree that no lawsuit or other legal proceeding involving any breach of duty, error or omission relating to this Lease may be brought against Broker more than one year after the Start Date and that the liability (including court costs and attorneys' fees), of any Broker with respect to any such lawsuit and/or legal proceeding shall not exceed the fee received by such Broker pursuant to this Lease, provided, however, that the foregoing limitation on each Broker's liability shall not be applicable to any gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Broker.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** Confidential Information. Lessor and Lessee agree to identify to Brokers as "Confidential" any communication or information given Brokers that is considered by such Party to be confidential.<br>

**26. No Right To Holdover.** Lessee has no right to retain possession of the Premises or any part thereof beyond the expiration or termination of this Lease. At or prior to the expiration or termination of this Lease Lessee shall deliver exclusive possession of the Premises to Lessor. For purposes of this provision and Paragraph 13.1(a), exclusive possession shall mean that Lessee shall have vacated the Premises, removed all of its personal property therefrom and that the Premises have been returned in the condition specified in this Lease. In the event that Lessee does not deliver exclusive possession to Lessor as specified above, then Lessor's damages during any holdover period shall be computed at the amount of the Rent (as defined in Paragraph 4.1) due during the last full month before the expiration or termination of this Lease (disregarding any temporary abatement of Rent that may have been in effect), but with Base Rent being 150% of the Base Rent payable during such last full month. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as consent by Lessor to any holding over by Lessee.<br>

<br>**27. Cumulative Remedies.** No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at law or in equity.

<br> **28. Covenants and Conditions; Construction of Agreement.** All provisions of this Lease to be observed or performed by Lessee are both covenants and conditions. In construing this Lease, all headings and titles are for the convenience of the Parties only and shall not be considered a part of this Lease. Whenever required by the context, the singular shall include the plural and vice versa. This Lease shall not be construed as if prepared by one of the Parties, but rather according to its fair meaning as a whole, as if both Parties had prepared it.<br>

**29. Binding Effect; Choice of Law.** This Lease shall be binding upon the Parties, their personal representatives, successors and assigns and be governed by the laws of the State in which the Premises are located. Any litigation between the Parties hereto concerning this Lease shall be initiated in the county in which the Premises are located. Signatures to this Lease accomplished by means of electronic signature or similar technology shall be legal and binding.<br>

**30. Subordination; Attornment; Non-Disturbance.**<br>

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<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.1 Subordination.** This Lease and any Option granted hereby shall be subject and subordinate to any ground lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or other hypothecation or security device (collectively, **"Security Device"**), now or hereafter placed upon the Premises, to any and all advances made on the security thereof, and to all renewals, modifications, and extensions thereof. Lessee agrees that the holders of any such Security Devices (in this Lease together referred to as **"Lender"**) shall have no liability or obligation to perform any of the obligations of Lessor under this Lease. Any Lender may elect to have this Lease and/or any Option granted hereby superior to the lien of its Security Device by giving written notice thereof to Lessee, whereupon this Lease and such Options shall be deemed prior to such Security Device, notwithstanding the relative dates of the documentation or recordation thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.2 Attornment.** In the event that Lessor transfers title to the Premises, or the Premises are acquired by another upon the foreclosure or termination of a Security Device to which this Lease is subordinated (i) Lessee shall, subject to the non-disturbance provisions of Paragraph 30.3, attorn to such new owner, and upon request, enter into a new lease, containing all of the terms and provisions of this Lease, with such new owner for the remainder of the term hereof, or, at the election of the new owner, this Lease will automatically become a new lease between Lessee and such new owner, and (ii) Lessor shall thereafter be relieved of any further obligations hereunder and such new owner shall assume all of Lessor's obligations, except that such new owner shall not: (a) be liable for any act or omission of any prior lessor or with respect to events occurring prior to acquisition of ownership; (b) be subject to any offsets or defenses which Lessee might have against any prior lessor, (c) be bound by prepayment of more than one month's rent, or (d) be liable for the return of any security deposit paid to any prior lessor which was not paid or credited to such new owner.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.3 Non-Disturbance.** With respect to Security Devices entered into by Lessor after the execution of this Lease, Lessee's subordination of this Lease shall be subject to receiving a commercially reasonable non-disturbance agreement (a **"Non-Disturbance Agreement"**) from the Lender which Non-Disturbance Agreement provides that Lessee's possession of the Premises, and this Lease, including any options to extend the term hereof, will not be disturbed so long as Lessee is not in Breach hereof and attorns to the record owner of the Premises. Further, within 60 days after the execution of this Lease, Lessor shall, if requested by Lessee, use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a Non-Disturbance Agreement from the holder of any pre-existing Security Device which is secured by the Premises. In the event that Lessor is unable to provide the Non-Disturbance Agreement within said 60 days, then Lessee may, at Lessee's option, directly contact Lender and attempt to negotiate for the execution and delivery of a Non-Disturbance Agreement.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**30.4 Self-Executing.** The agreements contained in this Paragraph 30 shall be effective without the execution of any further documents; provided, however, that, upon written request from Lessor or a Lender in connection with a sale, financing or refinancing of the Premises, Lessee and Lessor shall execute such further writings as may be reasonably required to separately document any subordination, attornment and/or Non-Disturbance Agreement provided for herein.<br> **31. Attorneys' Fees.** If any Party or Broker brings an action or proceeding involving the Premises whether founded in tort, contract or equity, or to declare rights hereunder, the Prevailing Party (as hereafter defined) in any such proceeding, action, or appeal thereon, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees. Such fees may be awarded in the same suit or recovered in a separate suit, whether or not such action or proceeding is pursued to decision or judgment. The term. **"Prevailing Party"** shall include, without limitation, a Party or Broker who substantially obtains or defeats the relief sought, as the case may be, whether by compromise, settlement, judgment, or the abandonment by the other Party or Broker of its claim or defense.<br> The attorneys' fees award shall not be computed in accordance with any court fee schedule, but shall be such as to fully reimburse all attorneys' fees reasonably incurred. In addition, Lessor shall be entitled to attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in the preparation and service of notices of Default and consultations in connection therewith, whether or not a legal action is subsequently commenced in connection with such Default or resulting Breach ($200 is a reasonable minimum per occurrence for such services and consultation).<br> **32. Lessor's Access; Showing Premises; Repairs.** Lessor and Lessor's agents shall have the right to enter the Premises at any time, in the case of an emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times after reasonable prior notice for the purpose of showing the same to prospective purchasers, lenders, or tenants, and making such alterations, repairs, improvements or additions to the Premises as Lessor may deem necessary or desirable and the erecting, using and maintaining of utilities, services, pipes and conduits through the Premises and/or other premises as long as there is no material adverse effect on Lessee's use of the Premises. All such activities shall be without abatement of rent or liability to Lessee.<br>

**33. Auctions.** Lessee shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, any auction upon the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent. Lessor shall not be obligated to exercise any standard of reasonableness in determining whether to permit an auction.

**34. Signs.** Lessor may place on the Premises ordinary "For Sale" signs at any time and ordinary "For Lease" signs during the last 6 months of the term hereof. Except for ordinary "For Sublease" signs which may be placed only on the Premises, Lessee shall not place any sign upon the Project without Lessor's prior written consent. All signs must comply with all Applicable Requirements.<br>

**35. Termination: Merger.** Unless specifically stated otherwise in writing by Lessor, the voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Lessee, the mutual termination or cancellation hereof, or a termination hereof by Lessor for Breach by Lessee, shall automatically terminate any sublease or lesser estate in the Premises: provided, however, that Lessor may elect to continue any one or all existing subtenancies. Lessor's failure within 10 days following any such event to elect to the contrary by written notice to the holder of any such lesser interest, shall constitute Lessor's election to have such event constitute the termination of such interest.<br>

**36. Consents.** All requests for consent shall be in writing. Except as otherwise provided herein, wherever in this Lease the consent of a Party is required to an act by or for the other Party, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Lessor's actual reasonable costs and expenses (including but not limited to architects", attorneys", engineers' and other consultants' fees) incurred in the consideration of, or response to, a request by Lessee for any Lessor consent, including but not limited to consents to an assignment, a subletting or the presence or use of a Hazardous Substance, shall be paid by Lessee upon receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation therefor. Lessor's consent to any act, assignment or subletting shall not constitute an acknowledgment that no Default or Breach by Lessee of this Lease exists, nor shall such consent be deemed a waiver of any then existing Default or Breach, except as may be otherwise specifically stated in writing by Lessor at the time of such consent. The failure to specify herein any particular condition to Lessor's consent shall not preclude the imposition by Lessor at the time of consent of such further or other conditions as are then reasonable with reference to the particular matter for which consent is being given. In the event that either Party disagrees with any determination made by the other hereunder and reasonably requests the reasons for such determination, the determining party shall furnish its reasons in writing and in reasonable detail within 10 business days following such request.<br> **37. Guarantor.**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**37.1 Execution.** The Guarantors, if any, shall each execute a guaranty in the form most recently published by AIR CRE.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**37.2 Default.** It shall constitute a Default of the Lessee if any Guarantor fails or refuses, upon request to provide: (a) evidence of the execution of the guaranty, including the authority of the party signing on Guarantor's behalf to obligate Guarantor, and in the case of a corporate Guarantor, a certified copy of a resolution of its board of directors authorizing the making of such guaranty, (b) current financial statements, (c) an Estoppel Certificate, or (d) written confirmation that the guaranty is still in effect.<br> **38. Quiet Possession.** Subject to payment by Lessee of the Rent and performance of all of the covenants, conditions and provisions on Lessee's part to be observed and performed under this Lease, Lessee shall have quiet possession and quiet enjoyment of the Premises during the term hereof.<br> **39. Options.** If Lessee is granted any Option, as defined below, then the following provisions shall apply.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**39.1 Definition.** "Option" shall mean: (a) the right to extend or reduce the term of or renew this Lease or to extend or reduce the term of or renew any lease that Lessee has on other property of Lessor; (b) the right of first refusal or first offer to lease either the Premises or other property of Lessor; (c) the right to purchase, the right of first offer to purchase or the right of first refusal to purchase the Premises or other property of Lessor.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**39.2 Options Personal To Original Lessee.** Any Option granted to Lessee in this Lease is personal to the original Lessee, and cannot be assigned or exercised by anyone other than said original Lessee and only while the original Lessee is in full possession of the Premises and, if requested by Lessor, with Lessee certifying that Lessee has no intention of thereafter assigning or subletting.

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**39.3 Multiple Options.** In the event that Lessee has any multiple Options to extend or renew this Lease, a later Option cannot be exercised unless the prior Options have been validly exercised.

**39.4 Effect of Default on Options.**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** Lessee shall have no right to exercise an Option: (i) during the period commencing with the giving of any notice of Default and continuing until said Default is cured, (1) during the period of time any Rent is unpaid (without regard to whether notice thereof is given Lessee), (iii) during the time Lessee is in Breach of this Lease, or (iv) in the event that Lessee has been given 3 or more notices of separate Default, whether or not the Defaults are cured, during the 12 month period immediately preceding the exercise of the Option.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** The period of time within which an Option may be exercised shall not be extended or enlarged by reason of Lessee's inability to exercise an Option because of the provisions of Paragraph 39.4(a).<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** An Option shall terminate and be of no further force or effect, notwithstanding Lessee's due and timely exercise of the Option, if, after such exercise and prior to the commencement of the extended term or completion of the purchase, (1) Lessee fails to pay Rent for a period of 30 days after such Rent becomes due (without any necessity of Lessor to give notice thereof), or (ii) if Lessee commits a Breach of this Lease.<br>

**40. Security Measures.** Lessee hereby acknowledges that the Rent payable to Lessor hereunder does not include the cost of guard service or other security measures, and that Lessor shall have no obligation whatsoever to provide same. Lessee assumes all responsibility for the protection of the Premises, Lessee, its agents and invitees and their property from the acts of third parties.<br>

**41. Reservations.** Lessor reserves the right: (i) to grant, without the consent or joinder of Lessee, such easements, rights and dedications that Lessor deems necessary; (ii) to cause the recordation of parcel maps and restrictions; and (iii) to create and/or install new utility raceways, so long as such easements, rights, dedications, maps, restrictions, and utility raceways do not unreasonably interfere with the use of the Premises by Lessee. Lessee agrees to sign any documents reasonably requested by Lessor to effectuate such rights.<br>

**42. Performance Under Protest.** If at any time a dispute shall arise as to any amount or sum of money to be paid by one Party to the other under the provisions hereof, the Party against whom the obligation to pay the money is asserted shall have the right to make payment "under protest" and such payment shall not be regarded as a voluntary payment and there shall survive the right on the part of said Party to institute suit for recovery of such sum. If it shall be adjudged that there was no legal obligation on the part of said Party to pay such sum or any part thereof, said Party shall be entitled to recover such sum or so much thereof as it was not legally required to pay. A Party who does not initiate suit for the recovery of sums paid "under protest" within 6 months shall be deemed to have waived its right to protest such payment.<br>

43. Authority; Multiple Parties; Execution.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** If either Party hereto is a corporation, trust, limited liability company, partnership, or similar entity, each individual executing this Lease on behalf of such entity represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Lease on its behalf. Each Party shall, within 30 days after request, deliver to the other Party satisfactory evidence of such authority.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** If this Lease is executed by more than one person or entity as "Lessee", each such person or entity shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder. It is agreed that any one of the named Lessees shall be empowered to execute any amendment to this Lease, or other document ancillary thereto and bind all of the named Lessees, and Lessor may rely on the same as if all of the named Lessees had executed such document.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** This Lease may be executed by the Parties in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.<br>

**44. Conflict.** Any conflict between the printed provisions of this Lease and the typewritten or handwritten provisions shall be controlled by the<br>typewritten or handwritten provisions.<br>

**45. Offer.** Preparation of this Lease by either Party or their agent and submission of same to the other Party shall not be deemed an offer to lease to the other Party. This Lease is not intended to be binding until executed and delivered by all Parties hereto.<br>

**46. Amendments.** This Lease may be modified only in writing, signed by the Parties in interest at the time of the modification. As long as they do not materially change Lessee's obligations hereunder, Lessee agrees to make such reasonable non-monetary modifications to this Lease as may be reasonably required by a Lender in connection with the obtaining of normal financing or refinancing of the Premises.<br>

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<br> **47. Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING INVOLVING THE PROPERTY OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT.**

**48. Arbitration of Disputes.** An Addendum requiring the Arbitration of all disputes between the Parties and/or Brokers arising out of this Lease ☐ is ☐is not attached to this Lease.<br>

**49. Accessibility; Americans with Disabilities Act.**<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** The Premises:<br>

☐ have not undergone an inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASP). Note: A Certified Access Specialist (CASP) can inspect the subject premises and determine whether the subject premises comply with all of the applicable construction-related accessibility standards under state law. Although state law does not require a CASp inspection of the subject premises, the commercial property owner or lessor may not prohibit the lessee or tenant from obtaining a CASp inspection of the subject premises for the occupancy or potential occupancy of the lessee or tenant, if requested by the lessee or tenant. The parties shall mutually agree on the arrangements for the time and manner of the CASp inspection, the payment of the fee for the CASp inspection, and the cost of making any repairs necessary to correct violations of construction-related accessibility standards within the premises.<br>

☐ have undergone an inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASP) and it was determined that the Premises met all applicable construction- related accessibility standards pursuant to California Civil Code $55.51 et seq. Lessee acknowledges that it received a copy of the inspection report at least 48 hours prior to executing this Lease and agrees to keep such report confidential.<br>

☐ have undergone an inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) and it was determined that the Premises did not meet all applicable construction-related accessibility standards pursuant to California Civil Code $55.51 et seq. Lessee acknowledges that it received a copy of the inspection report at least 48 hours prior to executing this Lease and agrees to keep such report confidential except as necessary to complete repairs and corrections of violations of construction related accessibility standards.

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In the event that the Premises have been issued an inspection report by a CASp the Lessor shall provide a copy of the disability access inspection certificate to Lessee within 7 days of the execution of this Lease<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** Since compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other state and local accessibility statutes are dependent upon Lessee's specific use of the Premises, Lessor makes no warranty or representation as to whether or not the Premises comply with ADA or any similar legislation. In the event that Lessee's use of the Premises requires modifications or additions to the Premises in order to be in compliance with ADA or other accessibility statutes, Lessee agrees to make any such necessary modifications and/or additions at Lessee's expense.<br>

**LESSOR AND LESSEE HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEWED THIS LEASE AND EACH TERM AND PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND BY THE EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE SHOW THEIR INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY CONSENT THERETO. THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE THAT, AT THE TIME THIS LEASE IS EXECUTED, THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE ARE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE AND EFFECTUATE THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF LESSOR AND LESSEE WITH RESPECT TO THE PREMISES.**

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<br> **ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY AIR CRE OR BY ANY REAL ESTATE BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE OR THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT RELATES. THE PARTIES ARE URGED TO:<br>**

<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **S EEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES. SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING OF THE PREMISES, THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND THE SUITABILITY OF THE PREMISES FOR LESSEE'S INTENDED USE.** 

**WARNING: IF THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA, CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LEASE MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED.**<br>

#### The parties hereto have executed this Lease at the place and on the dates specified above their respective signatures.

Executed at: <u>2979 Lenwood Rd, Barstow, CA 92311</u>

On: <u>4/7/2025</u>

By LESSOR: <u>American Quartz Group Inc.</u>

By: <u><br></u>

Name Printed: <u>Qiao Min Hu</u>

Title: <u>CEO</u> <br>

Phone: <u>626-780-8878</u> <br>

Fax: <u><br></u> <br>

Email: <u>tommyhu@americanquartz.com</u>

By: <u><br></u>

Name Printed: <u><br></u>

Title: <u><br></u> <br>

Phone: <u><br></u>

Fax: <u><br></u>

Email: <u><br></u>

Address: <u><br></u>

Federal ID No.: <u><br></u>

Executed at: <u>Barstow, CA</u>

On: <u>4/7/2025</u>

By LESSEE: <u> Bison Mortors Inc.</u>

By: <u><br></u>

Name Printed: <u>PETER WANG<br></u>

Title: <u>Chairman<br></u> <br>

Phone: <u>732 407- 7508<br></u> <br>

Fax: <u><br></u> <br>

Email: <u>franks@cenntro.com</u>

By: <u><br></u>

Name Printed: <u><br></u>

Title: <u><br></u> <br>

Phone: <u><br></u>

Fax: <u><br></u>

Email: <u><br></u>

Address: <u><br></u>

Federal ID No.: <u><br></u>

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## Exhibit 10.20

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#### Exhibit 10.20<br>

**** <br>**LEASE AGREEMENT FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USE SUBJECT TO VAT**<br> **** <br>

In the city of Barcelona, on the nineteenth of May, two thousand twenty-five.

#### GATHERED

On the one hand, MR. ROGER PONS CODINA, of legal age, with ID No. 52165753M, acting in the name and on behalf of, as Attorney-in-Fact, the Joint Ownership Community VIDAL PLANAS JOSE AND OTHERS CB, with its registered address in the city of Barcelona, at 456 Córcega Street, and with the same address for the purposes of notifications arising from this Contract, with Tax ID No. E58884578. He exercises the power of attorney granted in his favor by a deed authenticated by the Notary of the Illustrious College of Catalonia, residing in the capital, Mr. Miquel Tarragona Coromina, on July 12, 2017, under protocol number 2162, which confers sufficient authority for this execution.

On the other hand, MR. XINYU CHEN, of legal age, with Foreign Resident ID No. X9765822E, acting in the name and on behalf of, as joint administrator of the company named CENNTRO ELECAUTOMOTIV SL, with its registered office in the city of Badalona (Barcelona), at Calle Energía, No. 59, and with an address for service of notices arising from this Contract at the same premises that are the subject of this lease, with Tax ID No. B10895233. They exercise the power of attorney granted in their favor by a deed authenticated by the Notary of the Illustrious College of Catalonia, Mr. Luis Alberto Alvarez Moreno, on December 4, 2024, with protocol number 2,950, which confers sufficient authority for this agreement.

They declare that their respective powers of representation have not been revoked, limited, or restricted, and that the legal personality of the parties they represent has not changed.

The appearing parties, in their capacity as such, acknowledge that they possess the necessary legal capacity to execute this document, and

#### DECLARE

I. The Joint Ownership Entity VIDAL PLANAS JOSE AND OTHERS CB is the sole owner of the urban property located at 42-48 Santander Street in this City.

![](image00024.jpg) On said property is located the following Premises, which shall constitute the subject matter of this lease:

![](image00024.jpg) PREMISES NO. FIFTEEN (15) of the industrial complex at 42-48 Santander Street, in the city of Barcelona; a site plan and location map thereof is attached as Annex No. 1.

II. The company named CENNTRO ELECAUTOMOTIV SL is interested in leasing the aforementioned Premises; therefore, in light of the foregoing, both parties hereby formalize this LEASE AGREEMENT FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USE, in accordance with the following.

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#### CLAUSES

#### 1.- PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT

1.1 PURPOSE.—By signing this Agreement, the Joint Ownership Association VIDAL PLANAS JOSE AND OTHERS CB (the "Lessor") leases to the company named CENNTRO ELECAUTOMOTIV SL (the "Lessee"), and the Lessee hereby accepts, under the same terms, the use of the Premises mentioned in Exhibit I of this document (hereinafter the "Premises"), as a specific property, for purposes other than residential use, with all services and facilities currently in place.

The Lessee shall use the "Premises" solely and exclusively for the storage of spare parts and the sale of electric vehicles and related products.

The Lessee may not alter the intended use of the Property without the Lessor's prior written authorization; failure to comply with this obligation shall constitute grounds for termination of this Lease Agreement at the Lessor's request.

1.2 CONDITION AND SITUATION OF THE PREMISES UPON DELIVERY

It is hereby stated that the premises identified as Premises FIFTEEN (15) are delivered to the Lessee as a space equipped with the following facilities:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) High-voltage electrical installation, consisting of an outdoor module, an indoor distribution panel, power lines for outlets and industrial bell-type lights, distribution conduits, and emergency lines and lights. Specifically and in more detail:

<br> a. Six 250 W V.S.A.P. bell-type lights installed on the ground floor of the warehouse

<br> b. Three weatherproof fluorescent light fixtures in the ground floor area.

<br> c. Six fluorescent light fixture grids on the ground floor.

<br> d. Emergency lighting installed in the warehouse.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) First floor designated for office use. It features an electrical lighting system comprising six 120 x 60 fluorescent light fixtures. Network infrastructure with three terminals or workstations distributed throughout the floor and a suspended ceiling with 120 x 60 Armstrong panels.

<br> c) Equipped fire hydrant.

<br> d) Restroom equipped with a toilet, sink, and shower.

<br> e) Room for use as a changing room.

At the same time, the tenant declares that they are currently aware of the use, floor area, characteristics, and common and private services of the "premises," and hereby accept them.

For further clarification and understanding of all the details set forth above, photographs of the premises and facilities are attached to this contract.

#### 2.- TERM OF THE AGREEMENT

The initial term of the lease is EIGHTEEN MONTHS, effective from the date of signing this Agreement, expiring on NOVEMBER 19, 2026, and is binding on both parties.

Upon the expiration of the initial term, the Agreement shall be automatically and mandatorily extended for SIXTY-SIX periods of ONE MONTH, thereby reaching a total term of EIGHTY-FOUR MONTHS, unless the Lessee provides the Lessor with verifiable notice of its desire to the contrary THREE months prior to the expiration date of the initial term or any of its extensions. Consequently, and in the event that all the provided extensions are exercised, the contract would terminate no later than May 19, 2032.

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Upon termination of the Agreement, the Tenant shall vacate the Premises, leaving them clear, empty, and ready for the Landlord's disposal without any further notice.

Upon expiration of the agreed-upon term, this Contract shall be automatically terminated, and no tacit renewal shall be deemed to exist even if the Tenant continues to occupy the premises and the notice referred to in Article 1,566 of the Civil Code has not been issued.

#### 3.- FINANCIAL TERMS

3.1 Monthly Rent.—The initial monthly rent for the lease, which the Tenant must pay to the Landlord, is set at the sum of TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY EUROS (€2,350.00) per month, plus applicable VAT.

The aforementioned rent shall apply during each of the first twelve calendar months of the lease term, starting from the "Effective Date" of this lease.

This rent, and generally speaking, the rent in effect at any given time during the term of the lease, shall be reviewed annually in accordance with the provisions of Clause 3.3 of this Agreement.

3.2 Commencement of Rent Accrual and Payment Grace Period.—The commencement and effective date of this contract shall be May 19, 2025; however, on an exceptional basis, the Lessor grants the Lessee a grace period regarding the obligation to pay the rent itself, from the effective date of the Contract, May 19, 2025, through June 30, 2025, both dates inclusive. Consequently, the financial provisions of this Agreement shall take effect as of July 1, 2025, with the base rent set at TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY EUROS (€2,350.00).

3.3 Annual Rent Adjustments.—The contracting parties agree that the total rent paid by the tenant at any given time, during the term of the contract or its extensions, shall be adjusted each year to the percentage change in the National General Index of the Consumer Price Index System established by the National Institute of Statistics (or the agency that replaces it), applying to that rent the percentage

representing the difference between the indices corresponding to the review period. For the application of the first adjustment, the reference month shall be FEBRUARY, and for subsequent adjustments, the month corresponding to the last adjustment applied.

The parties expressly agree that the first and subsequent rent adjustments shall be made and shall take effect as of May 1, with the first adjustment to be made in MAY 2026.

The updated rent shall be payable by the tenant starting from the month following the one in which the interested party notifies the other party in writing, stating the percentage of the adjustment applied. Under no circumstances shall a delay in applying the adjustment constitute a waiver or expiration of the same.

#### 4.- SUBJECT OF THE LEASE

The subject of the lease is exclusively the area located within the walls of the premises, identified as premises FIFTEEN (15). Painting or placing identification signs on the exterior walls or facade of the premises is strictly prohibited; however, it is expressly agreed to authorize the tenant to place panels or signs identifying their brand or logo, solely through a system attached to the access doors to the premises. For further identification, a floor plan of the premises is attached to this contract. <br>

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#### 5.- ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

The tenant, expressly waiving the provisions of Article 32 of the L.A.U., undertakes not to sublease, in whole or in part, nor to assign or transfer the leased premises without the express written consent of the landlord. In the event that the tenant breaches this condition, the landlord may terminate the contract.

#### 6.- CONDITION OF THE PREMISES AND URBAN PLANNING STATUS

The tenant declares that they are aware of the characteristics and current condition of the premises and expressly accept them, and likewise accept and acknowledge the property's zoning classification and the uses administratively permitted in said area.

#### 7.- UTILITY SERVICES FOR THE PREMISES

The acquisition, maintenance, repair, or replacement of utility meters and the cost of consumption are the sole responsibility and expense of the tenant.

The premises are rented in their current condition, including the general connections and existing branches or lines corresponding to them, for the utilities provided to the property. Currently, water and electricity services are active; the tenant agrees to change the name and billing address for these services within fifteen days of signing the contract.

The tenant may arrange with the respective utility companies for all or some of the utilities provided to the property, with the property and the Administrator being fully indemnified.

If any modifications are required, whether to the building's general facilities or to the specific facilities of the leased premises, the cost shall be borne entirely by the tenant, provided the tenant is interested and wishes to continue with the service in question; but must first submit to the property, for approval, the report and plan of the changes required in each case by the respective utility company.

The property and the Administrator are exempt from any liability regarding any utility service.

#### 8.- REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

The tenant shall be responsible for and shall bear, at their sole expense, the costs arising from damage resulting from ordinary use or natural wear and tear of the premises' fixtures, including, but not limited to, windows, locks, and other equipment or fixtures that form part of the premises.

<br> Likewise, the tenant shall also be responsible for the costs of maintenance and repair of the water and electricity systems, equipped fire hydrant systems (BIE), plumbing and utility systems, water heater, as well

as all elements related to drains, clogs in sewers and toilets, restrooms, air conditioning, and its ductwork.

<br> Likewise, the tenant shall be responsible for the maintenance, lubrication, repair, and, where applicable, replacement of the windows and access doors to the premises, provided that such elements and installations exist.

The tenant shall have a period of thirty (30) calendar days from the signing of this contract to inspect and verify the condition of all facilities for which they will assume responsibility under this clause. If any anomaly, defect, or deficiency is detected during this period, the tenant must notify the landlord in writing, and the landlord agrees to carry out the necessary repairs or corrections as soon as possible and at no cost to the tenant.

In any case, the tenant shall always be solely responsible for any damage or defects resulting from negligent, improper, or wrongful use of the premises and its fixtures. <br>

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The tenant may not carry out any type of construction work on the premises without prior written permission from the property owner or the property manager. In any case, the costs of any such authorized work shall be borne by the tenant, and the work shall be for the benefit of the property, without the tenant having any right to compensation or claims at any time. The municipal permit shall also be at the tenant's expense, as well as any technical or professional supervision, if applicable.

The tenant, expressly waiving the provisions of Article 30 in relation to Article 21 of the L.A.U., undertakes to carry out, at their own expense, all necessary repairs to the premises covered by this contract in order to maintain them in a condition suitable for the agreed use; and during the execution of such repairs, the tenant shall have no right to suspend or terminate the contract, nor to claim any compensation, nor to reduce or withhold rent payments.

9. IMPROVEMENT WORKS

The contracting parties agree, expressly waiving the provisions of Article 30 in relation to Articles 22 and 26 of the L.A.U., that in the event the landlord wishes to carry out improvement works on the building, they must notify the tenant in writing, at least three months in advance, to the tenant, who may not object to such works without prejudice to their right to terminate the contract within one month of said notification if the works significantly affect them.

#### 10.- RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING THE ACTIVITY

The landlord assumes no liability whatsoever if the competent state or municipal authorities do not grant the tenant permission to open the premises, or if such operation is prohibited after having been authorized. All taxes, fees, levies, and other charges imposed in connection with the business or arising therefrom shall be the sole responsibility and expense of the tenant.

The tenant is directly and exclusively liable, and releases the property and the Administrator from all liability, for any damages that may be caused to persons or property and that arise from the facilities for services and utilities of the leased premises.

#### 11.- WAIVER OF THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL

The tenant waives any rights of first refusal or pre-emption that may apply in the event of a transfer of the premises, thereby waiving all rights recognized in Articles 25 and 31 of the L.A.U.

#### 12.- OBLIGATIONS OF THE TENANT

The tenant agrees to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A) Not install transmissions, motors, machines, etc., that produce vibrations or noise disturbing to other occupants of the building or to neighbors of the property, or that may affect the integrity, structural soundness, or maintenance of the building.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B) Not to store or handle explosive, flammable, hazardous, or unsanitary materials on the premises, and to comply at all times with applicable regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C) Allow the owner and any contractors or workers sent by either of them access to the premises for the performance, inspection, and verification of any type of work or repairs affecting the property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D) If this premises is part of a building governed by a Horizontal Property Community, to comply at all times with the Statutory Regulations and the agreements established by the Community of Owners regarding the use of services, common areas, and good coexistence.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E) The tenant expressly agrees to comply with the internal rules established at any given time by the property owner or the property manager to ensure the smooth operation of the premises.

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#### 13.- DOORMAN SERVICE

The doorman or concierge service shall be the responsibility of the landlord and included in the monthly rent.

If these services are not available, the tenant shall, when it is their turn and as agreed upon by the building's residents, clean the lobby—provided they have access to it—and the sidewalk, in accordance with current Municipal Ordinances.

#### 14.- OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF THE TENANT

The tenant further agrees to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A) To pay the rent, legal increases and surcharges, and the building's expenses and services within the first ten days of each agreed-upon billing period, via bank transfer to account number IBAN ES87 2100 0570 5102 0013 0616, of the bank CAIXABANK SA or any other bank that the Lessor may reliably notify the Lessee of in the future, following the Lessor's or its Administrator's submission of the relevant rent or expense invoices to the Lessee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B) To pay the expenses arising from this contract, such as stamp duty, administrative fees, registration fees, and the Administrator's fees for its formalization and processing, and, where applicable, those for its conversion into a public deed and registration in the Property Registry.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C) To pay any increase in the premium for the property's fire or comprehensive insurance, if such increase is due to the installation or nature of the leased premises.

D) To pay the applicable Value Added Tax at all times, applied to the total consideration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E) To pay, regardless of the agreed rent, any taxes consisting of environmental fees or garbage collection fees, provided that these are the responsibility of the lessor, who would then pass them on to the lessee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;F) It is mutually agreed, and the tenant expressly undertakes, not to use the interior area of the block for parking vehicles, as said area is reserved exclusively for loading and unloading, with use limited to the time strictly necessary for such purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;G) In addition to the concierge service, there is a night and holiday security service for the entire industrial complex, the cost of which is borne by all tenants of the premises, based on the area each has leased.

By entering into this contract, the tenant accepts the aforementioned service and the corresponding fee, based on their percentage of occupancy of the total premises, and for premises no. FIFTEEN (15), the coefficient is 2.276%, which amounts to a monthly fee of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO EUROS AND FORTY-NINE CENTS (€152.49) for said security service during the 2025 fiscal year.

H) The lessor is responsible for the property tax (IBI).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I) As the premises covered by this contract are located within an industrial complex consisting of various warehouses, in which services and access points are shared among all occupants, the tenant hereby expressly agrees to comply at all times with all internal rules established by the property owner or administrator, all of which is intended to ensure the optimal functioning of all tenants within the aforementioned complex.

These expenses will be updated annually, with any resulting changes passed on to the tenant, and will be itemized and substantiated with the corresponding receipts, as a separate item from the rent but included in the rental invoice.

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#### 15.- PARKING SPACES

As a complement to the premises subject to lease in this contract, and forming part thereof, the tenant is granted the use of TWO parking spaces marked with the numbers FIFTY-SIX (56) and FIFTY-SEVEN (57) in the building designated for parking, within the industrial complex itself. Consequently, it is mutually agreed, and the tenant expressly undertakes and agrees, not to use the streets within the interior of the block for parking or stopping vehicles, as said area is reserved for loading and unloading, with use limited to the time strictly necessary for such purposes. These expenses shall be updated annually, with any resulting variations passed on to the tenant, and shall be listed as a separate item from the rent but included in the rental invoice.

#### 16.- LEGAL SECURITY DEPOSIT

The tenant hereby delivers the sum of FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EUROS (€4,700.00) as a security deposit. The current Administrator is authorized to transfer the security deposit received to his or her successor in office or to the property owner.

The security deposit shall be used for the legally established purpose and may not be applied toward the payment of rent or similar amounts.

During the first five (5) years of this Agreement, the security deposit shall not be subject to adjustment; however, after such period or each time this Agreement is extended, the security deposit shall be increased so that its amount equals two (2) months' rent at the rate in effect at that time.

The Landlord shall return the amount of said security deposit to the Tenant upon the expiration of the Term of this Agreement or any of its extensions, and the Landlord may only deduct from said amount the sums necessary to cover any damage detected in the Properties.

#### 17.- OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE COVERAGE

The Tenant agrees to maintain an insurance policy in force during the term of this Agreement, including any extensions, for an amount sufficient to cover all damages that may be sustained by the Property subject to this Agreement, both to its private and common areas, as a result of the activities carried out therein, and which must also cover damages caused by fire, explosion, and civil liability; in any case, the Lessor or those designated by the Lessor must be named as primary beneficiaries with respect to damages that may affect the Property.

#### 18.- INSTALLATION WORK

The Lessee hereby expressly agrees that, in the event of wishing to install any type of smoke vent; telecommunications antennas; outdoor air conditioning compressors; or any other installations, the installation of which could affect the roof or facade of the premises, the Lessee undertakes to request at all times the authorizations and written consent from the property owner to carry out such installations, with the property owner being the one to indicate at all times how and in what manner to carry out these installations.

#### 19.- VALUE-ADDED TAX

This lease is subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) and, consequently, the total amount of each successive rent invoice shall automatically and mandatorily include the corresponding tax amount, calculated at the applicable statutory rate at any given time, which shall be listed separately from the other items, with each invoice serving as a bill.

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#### 20.- TAX WITHHOLDINGS

In accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 252/2003, dated February 28, amending the Corporate Income Tax Regulations, the Lessor hereby certifies to the Lessee that it is taxed under heading 861.2 of the Economic Activities Tax without any tax liability arising; consequently, the Lessee shall not be required to withhold any tax from the amounts paid to the Lessor under this Agreement.

#### 21.- DATA PROTECTION

For the purposes of the provisions of REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of April 27, 2016, the current legislation regarding the protection of personal data, the Joint Tenancy VIDAL PLANAS JOSE AND OTHERS CB hereby informs the Tenant that any personal data of the Tenant included in the Lease Agreement or otherwise provided for the purposes of this agreement will be processed and managed in accordance with the following:

21.1 DATA CONTROLLER:

KARMEL ADMINISTRACION DE FINCAS, S.L. (B58279381), C/Sardenya, 229-237 6º 3ª (08013 Barcelona).

21.2 PURPOSES:

To manage the administration of the leased property on behalf of the owner. Administrative tasks arising from the management of the property. Collection of rent and expenses arising from the lease.

21.3 LEGAL BASIS:

Performance of the contract for the provision of management services with the property owner.

21.4 RECIPIENTS:

The owner of the leased property. Contractors responsible for performing repair and maintenance work on the property.

21.5 DATA RETENTION:

Data will be retained for the duration of the property management contract with the property owner. For the periods required by law to address any potential liabilities.

21.6 RIGHTS:

You have the right to request access to, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction, and portability of your personal data. You may exercise these rights by contacting the data controller. In the event of a dispute, you may file a complaint with the Data Protection Agency (www.agpd.es).

#### 22.- CADASTRE REFERENCE

In compliance with the provisions of Royal Legislative Decree 1/2004 of March 5, 2004, CONSOLIDATED TEXT OF THE REAL ESTATE CADASTRE LAW, Article 38, it is hereby stated that the property subject to this lease agreement has Cadastral Reference No. 3566902DF3836F0017IO. <br>

#### 23.- JURISDICTION

In all matters not provided for in this contract, the parties hereby agree to be bound by the provisions of Law 29/94 on Urban Leases and, in the absence thereof, by the provisions of the Civil Code. Both parties expressly waive any jurisdiction to which they might be entitled and agree to submit to the courts and tribunals of Barcelona.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>ANNEX No. I TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT DATED MAY 19, 2025<br>

As a supplement and guarantee of the financial obligations that the company named CENNTRO ELECAUTOMOTIV SL has assumed pursuant to the Lease Agreement dated May 19, 2025, corresponding to premises number FIFTEEN (15), located in the industrial park at 42-48 Santander Street in this city, the company hereby delivers the sum of FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EUROS (€4,700.00) as a SUPPLEMENTARY DEPOSIT, which shall remain in the possession of the lessor for the duration of the contract.

Said deposit shall be returned to the company named CENNTRO ELECAUTOMOTIVSL upon the termination of the lease agreement and concurrent with the signing of the waiver thereof, provided that, at that time, the company named CENNTRO ELECAUTOMOTIVSL has fulfilled each and every one of the obligations undertaken under the aforementioned lease agreement.

In witness whereof, they sign two copies in Barcelona, on the nineteenth of May two thousand twenty-five.

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| THE LESSEE | THE LESSOR |
| CENNTRO ELECAUTOMOTIV SL | VIDAL PLANAS JOSE AND OTHERS CB |
| Joint Administrator: | p.p.: |
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| Signed Xinyu Chen | Signed Roger Pons Codina |

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VIDAL PLANAS, JOSE AND OTHERS C B<br>

I hereby ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT from C B VIDAL PLANAS JOSE AND

OTHERS of TWO remote controls corresponding to the garage entrance of the property located at 42-48 Santander Street in this city, for the use of TWO parking spaces, marked with the numbers FIFTY-SIX (56) and FIFTY-SEVEN (57).

With regard to said remote controls, I undertake to return them to C B VIDAL PLANAS JOSE AND OTHERS, at the time that, for whatever reason, the Lease Agreement is terminated.

At the same time, C B VIDAL PLANAS JOSE AND OTHERS receives, as a deposit, the sum of SEVENTY-TWO EUROS AND TWO CENTS (€72.00), the value of the aforementioned remote controls, which amount shall be returned to me upon the return of said remote controls.

In witness whereof, they sign this document in duplicate and for a single purpose, in Barcelona, on the nineteenth of May two thousand twenty-five.

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| **THE LESSEE** |
| CENNTRO ELECAUTOMOTIV SL |
| Joint Administrator: |

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| ![](image00028.jpg) | Signed: |
| ![](image00028.jpg) | Xinyu <br> Chen<br>|

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>VIDAL PLANAS JOSE AND OTHERS C B - C/ CORCEGA 456 (08025) BARCELONA<br>

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## Exhibit 15.1

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**Exhibit 15.1**<br>

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-292994) of Cenntro Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") of our report dated April 15, 2026, relating to our audit of the consolidated balance sheets of the Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with SEC on April 15, 2026.

We also consent to the reference to our Firm under the heading "Experts" in this Registration Statement.

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| /s/ GGF CPA LTD |
| Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China |
| April 15, 2026 |

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## Exhibit 21.1

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Exhibit 21.1

#### <br>

#### SUBSIDIARIES OF CENNTRO INC.

#### <br>

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| **Subsidiaries** | **Jurisdiction of Incorporation** |
| Able2rent GmbH | Germany |
| Avantier Motors Corporation | USA |
| Cenntro Automotive Corporation | USA |
| Cennatic Power, Inc. | USA |
| Autotrax.ai Inc. | USA |
| Averra Electric Mobility Inc. | USA |
| Cennatic Energy S. de R.L. de C.V. | Mexico |
| Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH | Germany |
| Cenntro Automotive Group Limited | Hong Kong, People's Republic of China |
| Cenntro Automotive S.A.S. | Colombia |
| Cenntro Electric Colombia S.A.S. | Colombia |
| Cenntro Electric Group Pty Limited | Australia |
| Avantier Motors Spain, S.L. | Spain |
| Cenntro Electric B.V. | The Netherlands |
| Cenntro Electric Group, Inc. | USA |
| Cenntro Elektromobilite Araçlar A.Ş | Turkey |
| Cenntro Electric Group (Europe) GmbH, (f.k.a Blitz F22-1 GmbH) | Germany |
| Cenntro Technology Corporation | USA |
| Hangzhou Cenntro AutoTech Co., Ltd. | People's Republic of China |
| Hangzhou Hengzhong Tech Co., Ltd | People's Republic of China |
| Hangzhou Ronda Tech Co., Ltd. | People's Republic of China |
| Pikka Electric Corporation | USA |
| Simachinery Equipment Limited | Hong Kong, People's Republic of China |
| Bison Motor Inc. | USA |
| Teemak Power (Hong Kong) Limited | Hong Kong, People's Republic of China |
| Avantier Motors (Hong Kong) Limited | Hong Kong, People's Republic of China |
| Zhejiang Cenntro Machinery Co., Ltd. | People's Republic of China |
| Hangzhou Hezhe Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | People's Republic of China |
| Hangzhou Hezhe International Trading Co., Ltd. | People's Republic of China |
| Jiangsu Tooniu Tech Co., Ltd. | People's Republic of China |
| Antric GmbH | Germany |

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## Exhibit 31.1

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#### Exhibit 31.1

#### CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

#### PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

#### AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Peter Z. Wang, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cenntro Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The company's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

<br> (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The company's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the company's auditors and the audit committee of the company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

<br> (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

<br> (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the company's internal control over financial reporting.

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| Dated: April 15, 2026 |  |  |
|  | By: | /s/ Peter Z. Wang |
|  |  | Peter Z. Wang |
|  |  | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
|  |  | (Principal Executive Officer) |

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## Exhibit 31.2

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#### Exhibit 31.2

#### CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

#### PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

#### AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Edward Ye, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cenntro Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The company's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

<br> (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The company's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the company's auditors and the audit committee of the company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

<br> (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

<br> (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the company's internal control over financial reporting.

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| Dated: April 15, 2026 |  |  |
|  | By: | /s/ Edward Ye |
|  |  | Edward Ye |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |
|  |  | (Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |

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## Exhibit 32.1

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#### Exhibit 32.1

#### CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

#### 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

#### AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

#### SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Cenntro Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), each of the undersigned, in the capacities and on the dates indicated below, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operation of the Company.

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| Dated: April 15, 2026 |  |  |
|  | By: | /s/ Peter Z. Wang |
|  |  | Peter Z. Wang |
|  |  | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
|  | By: | /s/ Edward Ye |
|  |  | Edward Ye |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |

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