Blink Charging Co S-3/A, filed Oct 31, 2023
Blink Charging Co. (BLNK)
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2023
Registration No. 333-275123
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
BLINK CHARGING CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 03-0608147 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(IRS. Employer Identification Number) |
605 Lincoln Road, 5th Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 521-0200
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Brendan S. Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Blink Charging Co.
605 Lincoln Road, 5th Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 521-0200
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies of all communications to:
Spencer G. Feldman, Esq.
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor
New York, New York 10019
(212) 451-2300
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
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The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act or until this registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This registration statement contains:
| ● | a base prospectus which covers the offering, issuance and sale by us of up to $400,000,000 in the aggregate of the securities identified herein from time to time in one or more offerings; and | |
| ● | an at-the-market offering prospectus supplement covering the offer, issuance and sale of up to a maximum aggregate offering price of $213,471,838 of our common stock that may be issued and sold under our sales agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., ThinkEquity LLC, H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC and Roth Capital Partners, LLC (each, a “Sales Agent” and collectively, the “Sales Agents”), dated September 2, 2022. |
The base prospectus immediately follows this explanatory note. The specific terms of any securities to be offered pursuant to the base prospectus will be specified in a prospectus supplement to the base prospectus. The at-the-market offering prospectus supplement immediately follows the base prospectus. The $213,471,838 of common stock that may be offered, issued and sold under the at-the-market offering prospectus supplement is included in the $400,000,000 of securities that may be offered, issued and sold by us under the base prospectus. As of the date of this registration statement, we have sold $36,528,162 under the Sales Agreement. We are registering the offer and sale of the remaining $213,471,838 that has not been sold under the Sales Agreement. Upon termination of the Sales Agreement with the Sales Agents, any portion of the $213,471,838 included in the at-the-market offering prospectus supplement that is not sold pursuant to the Sales Agreement will be available for sale in other offerings pursuant to the base prospectus and a corresponding prospectus supplement, and if no shares are sold under the Sales Agreement, the full $213,471,838 of securities may be sold in other offerings pursuant to the base prospectus and a corresponding prospectus supplement.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission becomes effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED OCTOBER 31, 2023
PROSPECTUS
$400,000,000
COMMON STOCK
PREFERRED STOCK
SENIOR DEBT SECURITIES
SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES
WARRANTS
RIGHTS
UNITS
From time to time, we may offer and sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. The securities we may offer may be convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for other securities. We may offer the securities separately or together, in separate classes or series and in amounts, at prices and on terms that will be determined at the time the securities are offered.
In addition, certain selling stockholders may from time to time offer and sell shares of our common stock. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock by selling stockholders, if any, pursuant to this prospectus.
This prospectus describes some of the general terms that may apply to these securities. Each time securities are sold, the specific terms and amounts of the securities being offered, and any other information relating to the specific offering will be set forth in a supplement to this prospectus. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you in connection with these offerings. In any prospectus supplement relating to any sales by the selling stockholders, we will, among other things, identify the number of shares of our common stock that the selling stockholders will be selling. The prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should carefully read this prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus, as well as any documents incorporated by reference, before you invest in any of the securities being offered. This prospectus may not be used to sell our securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement.
Our shares of common stock trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “BLNK.” On October 27, 2023, the closing price of our common stock was $2.34. The applicable prospectus supplement will contain information, where applicable, as to any other listing, if any, of the securities covered by the applicable prospectus supplement.
We, or any selling stockholders as it only relates to shares of common stock, may offer and sell our securities to or through one or more underwriters, dealers and agents, or directly to purchasers, on an immediate, continuous or delayed basis. The names of any underwriters, dealers or agents and the terms of the arrangements with such entities will be stated in the accompanying prospectus supplement. See the sections of this prospectus entitled “About this Prospectus” and “Plan of Distribution” for more information.
Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should review carefully the risks and uncertainties referenced under the heading “Risk Factors” on page 2 of this prospectus as well as those contained in the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus, and in the other documents that are incorporated by reference into this prospectus or the applicable prospectus supplement.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is , 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), using a “shelf” registration process. Under the shelf registration process, we may from time to time, offer and sell to the public any or all of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings for an aggregate offering amount of up to $400,000,000. In addition, under this shelf registration process, selling stockholders may from time to time sell shares of our common stock in one or more offerings. Before purchasing any securities, you should read this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement together with the additional information described under the headings “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference.”
This prospectus only provides you with a general description of the securities we and/or the selling stockholders may offer. Each time we sell a type or series of securities under this prospectus, we will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain more specific information about the terms of the offering, including the specific amounts, prices and terms of the securities offered. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you that may contain material information relating to these offerings. This prospectus may not be used to sell our securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement. Each such prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus or in documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus. If this prospectus is inconsistent with the prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus, you should rely upon the prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus.
This prospectus contains summaries of certain provisions contained in some of the documents described herein, but reference is made to the actual documents for complete information. All of the summaries are qualified in their entirety by the actual documents. Copies of some of the documents referred to herein have been filed, will be filed or will be incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and you may obtain copies of those documents as described below under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information.”
This prospectus incorporates by reference, and any prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus may contain and incorporate by reference, market data and industry statistics and forecasts that are based on independent industry publications and other publicly available information. Although we believe these sources are reliable, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information and we have not independently verified this information. In addition, the market and industry data and forecasts that may be included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, any prospectus supplement or any applicable free writing prospectus may involve estimates, assumptions and other risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” contained in this prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any applicable free writing prospectus, and under similar headings in other documents that are incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on this information.
In this prospectus, except as otherwise indicated, the words “Blink,” “Blink Charging” or the “Registrant” refer to Blink Charging Co. and the words “company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and “ours” refer to Blink Charging Co. together with its consolidated subsidiaries. In this prospectus, references to “securities” collectively means our common stock, preferred stock, warrants, debt securities, or any combination of the foregoing securities.
You should rely only on information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. Neither we, any selling stockholders, nor any underwriters have authorized any person to provide you with information that differs from what is contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. If any person does provide you with information that differs from what is contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, you should not rely on it. This prospectus is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the securities to which it relates, or an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction where offers or sales are not permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, even though this prospectus may be delivered or shares may be sold under this prospectus on a later date. Our business, financial condition, results of operation and prospects may have changed since those dates.
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Overview
Blink Charging Co., through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a leading manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging equipment and networked EV charging services in the rapidly growing U.S. and international markets for EVs. Blink offers residential and commercial EV charging equipment and services, enabling EV drivers to recharge at various location types. Blink’s principal line of products and services is its nationwide Blink EV charging networks (the “Blink Networks”) and Blink EV charging equipment, also known as electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”), and other EV-related services. The Blink Networks are a proprietary, cloud-based system that operates, maintains and manages Blink charging stations and handles the associated charging data, back-end operations and payment processing. The Blink Networks provide property owners, managers, parking companies, state and municipal entities, and other types of commercial customers (“Property Partners”) with cloud-based services that enable the remote monitoring and management of EV charging stations. The Blink Networks also provide EV drivers with vital station information, including station location, availability and fees.
In order to capture more revenues derived from providing EV charging equipment to commercial customers and to help differentiate Blink in the EV infrastructure market, Blink offers Property Partners a comprehensive range of solutions for EV charging equipment and services that generally fall into one of the business models below, differentiated by who bears the costs of installation, equipment and maintenance, and the percentage of revenue shared.
| ● | In our Blink-owned turnkey business model, we incur the costs of the charging equipment and installation. We own and operate the EV charging station and provide connectivity of the charging station to the Blink Networks. In this model, which favors recurring revenues, we incur most costs associated with the EV charging stations; thus, we retain substantially all EV charging revenues after deducting network connectivity and processing fees. Typically, our agreement with the Property Partner lasts seven years with extensions that can bring the term to a total of up to 21 years. | |
| ● | In our Blink-owned hybrid business model, we incur the costs of the charging equipment while the Property Partner incurs the costs of installation. We own and operate the EV charging station and provide connectivity to the Blink Networks. In this model, the Property Partner incurs the installation costs associated with the EV station; thus, we share a more generous portion of the EV charging revenues with the Property Partner generated from the EV charging station after deducting network connectivity and processing fees. Typically, our agreement with the Property Partner lasts five years with extensions that can bring the term up to 15 years. | |
| ● | In our host-owned business model, the Property Partner purchases, owns and operates the Blink EV charging station and incurs the installation costs. We work with the Property Partner by providing site recommendations, connectivity to the Blink Networks, payment processing and optional maintenance services. In this model, the Property Partner retains and keeps all the EV charging revenues after deducting network connectivity and processing fees. | |
| ● | In our Blink-as-a-Service model, we own and operate the EV charging station, while the Property Partner incurs the installation costs. The Property Partner pays us a fixed monthly fee for the service and keeps all the EV charging revenues after deducting network connectivity and processing fees. Typically, our agreement with the Property Partner lasts five years. |
We also operate an EV based ride-sharing business through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Blink Mobility LLC (“Blink Mobility”). Blink Mobility operates a car sharing program in Los Angeles, California, through its subsidiary, BlueLA Rideshare, LLC, which allows customers the ability to rent electric vehicles through a subscription service and charge those cars through our charging stations. In April 2023, Blink Mobility acquired Envoy Technologies, Inc. (“Envoy Technologies”), a software and mobility services company offering shared EVs as an amenity for national real estate developers and owners. In connection with the acquisition of Envoy Technologies, our board of directors authorized our management to begin planning the spin-off and initial public offering of Blink Mobility. As of the date of this prospectus supplement, we have engaged an investment bank to assist with this process, but there is no guarantee the spin-off or initial public offering will occur.
As part of our mission to facilitate the adoption of EVs through the deployment and operation of EV charging infrastructure globally, we are dedicated to slowing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused by road vehicles. With the goal of being a leader in the build-out of EV charging infrastructure and increasing our share of the EV charging market, we have established strategic commercial, municipal and retail partnerships across industry verticals and encompassing numerous transit/destination locations, including airports, auto dealers, healthcare/medical, hotels, mixed-use, municipal sites, multifamily residential and condos, parks and recreation areas, parking lots, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, schools and universities, stadiums, supermarkets, transportation hubs and workplace locations.
In 2022 and 2023, through the acquisitions of SemaConnect, Inc., Envoy Technologies, Inc. and Electric Blue Limited, we added new offices in Bowie, Maryland, St. Albans, United Kingdom, and Los Angeles, California, and manufacturing facilities in Bowie, Maryland and Bangalore, India. These new office and manufacturing facilities add to our expanding U.S. and international capacity to develop and manufacture hardware and innovate new software capabilities to better meet the needs of an evolving EV charging landscape, while also serving as a key hub for operations serving the Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. This expansion in footprint is part of our growth strategy to grow our global engineering teams and develop operational hubs to facilitate expansion into new international regions.
Corporate Information
We were incorporated in Nevada in October 2006. Our principal executive offices are located at 605 Lincoln Road, 5th Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, and our telephone number is (305) 521-0200. We maintain a website at www.BlinkCharging.com. We make our periodic and current reports that are filed with the SEC available, free of charge, on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Information contained on, or accessible through, our website is not a part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement.
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Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making a decision to invest in our securities, you should carefully consider the risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus, and discussed under “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, and in subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed subsequent to such Form 10-K, as well as any amendments thereto, which are incorporated by reference into this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement in their entirety, together with other information in this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement, the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein, and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize for use in connection with a specific offering. See “Where You Can Find More Information.”
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus, any prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus, including the information incorporated by reference herein and therein, contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. Any statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. These statements are often, but are not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other comparable terminology. Accordingly, these statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in them.
Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to, those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in any applicable prospectus supplement, the documents incorporated by reference therein or any free writing prospectus that we authorized. Our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus, in the documents incorporated by reference herein and in any prospectus supplement by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which the statements were made and are not guarantees of future performance. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to review any additional disclosures we make in the documents we subsequently file with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus and any prospectus supplement. See “Where You Can Find More Information.”
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Unless otherwise indicated in a prospectus supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of securities offered by this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement for general corporate purposes. Until we apply the proceeds from a sale of securities to their intended purposes, we may invest those proceeds in short-term, interest-bearing, investment-grade, securities or hold as cash.
We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock by selling stockholders, if any, pursuant to this prospectus.
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK
The following summary of the material terms of our securities is not intended to be a complete summary of the rights and preferences of such securities, and is qualified by reference to the Articles of Incorporation, as amended (the “Articles of Incorporation”), the Bylaws, as amended (the “Bylaws”), and the warrant-related documents described herein, which are exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. We urge you to read each of the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws and the warrant-related documents described herein in their entirety for a complete description of the rights and preferences of our securities.
Authorized Capital Stock
We are authorized to issue 540,000,000 shares of capital stock, consisting of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share.
Common Stock
Dividend Rights. Subject to preferences that may apply to any shares of preferred stock outstanding at the time, the holders of our common stock may, pursuant to Article VI of our Bylaws, receive dividends out of funds legally available if our board, in its discretion, determines to issue dividends and then only at the times and in the amounts that our board may determine. We have not paid any dividends on our common stock and do not contemplate doing so in the foreseeable future.
Voting Rights. In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes Section 78.350, holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. We have not provided for cumulative voting for the election of directors in our Articles of Incorporation.
No Preemptive or Similar Rights. In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes Section 78.267, our common stock is not entitled to preemptive rights and is not subject to conversion, redemption or sinking fund provisions.
Right to Receive Liquidation Distribution. In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes Sections 78.565 to 78.620, if we become subject to a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, the assets legally available for distribution to our stockholders would be distributable among the holders of our common stock and our participating preferred stock outstanding at that time, subject to prior satisfaction of all outstanding debt and liabilities and the preferential rights and payment of liquidation preferences on any outstanding shares of preferred stock.
Fully Paid and Non-Assessable. In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes Sections 78.195 and 78.211 and the assessment of our Board, all of the outstanding shares of our common stock are fully paid and nonassessable.
Nasdaq Capital Market. Our shares of common stock are traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “BLNK.”
Transfer Agent and Registrar. The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Worldwide Stock Transfer, LLC, Hackensack, New Jersey.
Blank Check Preferred Stock
We are authorized to issue 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. Pursuant to our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors (the “Board”) is authorized to authorize and issue preferred stock and to fix the designations, preferences and rights of the preferred stock pursuant to a board resolution. Our Board may designate the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of the preferred stock, including dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, redemption rights, liquidation preference, sinking fund terms and the number of shares constituting any series or the designation of any series.
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Anti-Takeover Effects of Nevada Law and Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes and our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws could make it more difficult to acquire us by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest or otherwise, or to remove incumbent officers and directors. These provisions, summarized below, would be expected to discourage certain types of takeover practices and takeover bids our Board may consider inadequate and to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us to first negotiate with us. We believe that the benefits of increased protection of our ability to negotiate with the proponent of an unfriendly or unsolicited proposal to acquire or restructure us will outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging takeover or acquisition proposals because, among other things, negotiation of these proposals could result in an improvement of their terms.
Blank Check Preferred. Our Articles of Incorporation permit our Board to issue preferred stock with voting, conversion and exchange rights that could negatively affect the voting power or other rights of our common stockholders. The issuance of our preferred stock could delay or prevent a change of control of our company.
Board Vacancies to be filled by Remaining Directors. Our Bylaws provide that casual vacancies on the Board may be filled by the remaining directors then in office.
Removal of Directors by Stockholders. Our Bylaws and the Nevada Revised Statutes provide that directors may be removed with or without cause at any time by a vote of two-thirds of the stockholders entitled to vote thereon, at a special meeting of the stockholders called for that purpose.
Stockholder Action. Our Bylaws provide that special meetings of the stockholders may be called by the Board or such person or persons authorized by the Board.
Amendments to our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, our Articles of Incorporation may not be amended by stockholder action alone. Amendments to our Articles of Incorporation require a board resolution approved by the majority of the outstanding capital stock entitled to vote. Our Bylaws may only be amended by a majority vote of the stockholders at any annual meeting or special meeting called for that purpose. Subject to the right of stockholders as described in the immediately preceding sentence, the Board has the power to make, adopt, alter, amend and repeal, from time to time, our Bylaws.
Nevada Anti-Takeover Statute. We may be subject to Nevada’s Combination with Interested Stockholders Statute (Nevada Revised Statutes Sections 78.411 to 78.444) which prohibits an “interested stockholder” from entering into a “combination” with the corporation, unless certain conditions are met. An “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, beneficially owns (or within the prior two years, did beneficially own) 10% or more of the corporation’s capital stock entitled to vote.
Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
The Nevada Revised Statutes limit or eliminate the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties as directors. Our Bylaws include provisions that require the company to indemnify our directors or officers against monetary damages for actions taken as a director or officer of our company. We are also expressly authorized to carry directors’ and officers’ insurance to protect our directors, officers, employees and agents for certain liabilities. Our Articles of Incorporation do not contain any limiting language regarding director immunity from liability.
The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions under Nevada Revised Statutes and in our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. However, these provisions do not limit or eliminate our rights, or those of any stockholder, to seek non-monetary relief such as injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s fiduciary duties. Moreover, the provisions do not alter the liability of directors under the federal securities laws. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent that, in a class action or direct suit, we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.
Authorized but Unissued Shares
Our authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock will be available for future issuance without stockholder approval, except as may be required under the listing rules of any stock exchange on which our common stock is then listed. We may use additional shares for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public offerings to raise additional capital, corporate acquisitions and employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock could render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of our company by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise.
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR DEBT SECURITIES
This summary, together with the additional information we include in any applicable prospectus supplements, summarizes the material terms and provisions of the debt securities that we may offer under this prospectus. While the terms we have summarized below will generally apply to any future debt securities we may offer, we will describe the particular terms of any debt securities that we may offer in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. The terms of any debt securities we offer under a prospectus supplement may differ from the terms we describe below.
The debt securities may be either secured or unsecured and will either be senior debt securities or subordinated debt securities. We will issue the senior notes under the senior indenture which we will enter into with one or more trustees. We will issue the subordinated notes under the subordinated indenture which we will enter into with one or more trustees. We have filed forms of these documents as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. We use the term “indentures” to refer to both the senior indenture and the subordinated indenture.
The indentures will be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, (the “Trust Indenture Act”). We use the term “debenture trustee” to refer to either the senior trustee or the subordinated trustee, as applicable.
The following summaries of the material provisions of the senior notes, the subordinated notes and the indentures are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all of the provisions of the indenture applicable to a particular series of debt securities. We urge you to read the applicable prospectus supplements related to the debt securities that we sell under this prospectus, as well as the complete indenture that contain the terms of the debt securities. Except as we may otherwise indicate, the terms of the senior indenture and the subordinated indenture are identical.
General
We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the terms relating to a series of debt securities, including, to the extent applicable:
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| ● | the principal amount being offered and, if a series, the total amount authorized and the total amount outstanding; | |
| ● | any limit on the amount that may be issued; | |
| ● | whether or not we will issue the series of debt securities in global form and, if so, the terms and who the depositary will be; | |
| ● | the maturity date; | |
| ● | the principal amount due at maturity and whether the debt securities will be issued with any original issue discount; | |
| ● | whether and under what circumstances, if any, we will pay additional amounts on any debt securities held by a person who is not a U.S. person for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and whether we can redeem the debt securities if we have to pay such additional amounts; | |
| ● | the annual interest rate, which may be fixed or variable, or the method for determining the rate, the date interest will begin to accrue, the dates interest will be payable and the regular record dates for interest payment dates or the method for determining such dates; | |
| ● | whether or not the debt securities will be secured or unsecured, and the terms of any secured debt; |
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| ● | whether or not the debt securities will be senior or subordinated, and the terms of the subordination of any series of subordinated debt; | |
| ● | the place where payments will be payable; | |
| ● | restrictions on transfer, sale or other assignment, if any; | |
| ● | our right, if any, to defer payment of interest and the maximum length of any such deferral period; | |
| ● | the date, if any, after which, the conditions upon which, and the price at which we may, at our option, redeem the series of debt securities pursuant to any optional or provisional redemption provisions, and any other applicable terms of those redemption provisions; | |
| ● | provisions for a sinking fund, purchase or other analogous fund, if any; | |
| ● | the date, if any, on which, and the price at which we are obligated, pursuant to any mandatory sinking fund or analogous fund provisions or otherwise, to redeem, or at the holder’s option to purchase, the series of debt securities; | |
| ● | whether the indenture will restrict our ability and/or the ability of our subsidiaries to: |
| ● | incur additional indebtedness; | |
| ● | issue additional securities; | |
| ● | create liens; | |
| ● | pay dividends and make distributions in respect of our capital stock and the capital stock of our subsidiaries; | |
| ● | redeem capital stock; | |
| ● | place restrictions on our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends, make distributions or transfer assets; | |
| ● | make investments or other restricted payments; | |
| ● | sell or otherwise dispose of assets; | |
| ● | enter into sale-leaseback transactions; | |
| ● | engage in transactions with stockholders and affiliates; | |
| ● | issue or sell stock of our subsidiaries; or | |
| ● | effect a consolidation or merger; |
| ● | whether the indenture will require us to maintain any interest coverage, fixed charge, cash flow-based, asset-based or other financial ratios; | |
| ● | a discussion of any material or special U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the debt securities; | |
| ● | information describing any book-entry features; |
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| ● | the procedures for any auction and remarketing, if any; | |
| ● | the denominations in which we will issue the series of debt securities, if other than denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof; | |
| ● | if other than U.S. dollars, the currency in which the series of debt securities will be denominated; and | |
| ● | any other specific terms, preferences, rights or limitations of, or restrictions on, the debt securities, including any events of default that are in addition to those described in this prospectus or any covenants provided with respect to the debt securities that are in addition to those described above, and any terms which may be required by us or advisable under applicable laws or regulations or advisable in connection with the marketing of the debt securities. |
Conversion or Exchange Rights
We will set forth in the applicable prospectus supplements the terms on which a series of debt securities may be convertible into or exchangeable for common stock or other securities of ours or a third party, including the conversion or exchange rate, as applicable, or how it will be calculated, and the applicable conversion or exchange period. We will include provisions as to whether conversion or exchange is mandatory, at the option of the holder or at our option. We may include provisions pursuant to which the number of our securities or the securities of a third party that the holders of the series of debt securities receive upon conversion or exchange would, under the circumstances described in those provisions, be subject to adjustment, or pursuant to which those holders would, under those circumstances, receive other property upon conversion or exchange, for example in the event of our merger or consolidation with another entity.
Consolidation, Merger or Sale
The indentures in the form initially filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part may contain covenants that restrict our ability to merge or consolidate, or sell, convey, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets. However, any successor of ours or acquirer of such assets must assume all of our obligations under the indentures and the debt securities.
If the debt securities are convertible into our other securities, the person with whom we consolidate or merge or to whom we sell all of our property must make provisions for the conversion of the debt securities into securities which the holders of the debt securities would have received if they had converted the debt securities before the consolidation, merger or sale.
Events of Default Under the Indentures
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, the following are events of default under the indentures with respect to any series of debt securities that we may issue:
| ● | if we fail to pay interest when due and payable and our failure continues for 90 days and the time for payment has not been validly extended; | |
| ● | if we fail to pay the principal, or premium, if any, or to make payment required by any sinking fund or analogous fund when due and payable and the time for payment has not been validly extended; | |
| ● | if we fail to observe or perform any other covenant contained in the debt securities or the indentures, other than a covenant specifically relating to another series of debt securities, and our failure continues for 30 days after we receive notice from the debenture trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the applicable series; and | |
| ● | if specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization occur. |
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If an event of default with respect to debt securities of any series occurs and is continuing, other than an event of default specified in the last bullet point above, the debenture trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series may, by notice to us in writing (and to the debenture trustee if notice is given by such holders), declare the unpaid principal, premium, if any, and accrued interest, if any, due and payable immediately. If an event of default specified in the last bullet point above occurs with respect to us, the principal amount of and accrued interest, if any, of each series of debt securities then outstanding shall be due and payable without any notice or other action on the part of the debenture trustee or any holder.
The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of an affected series may waive any default or event of default with respect to the series and its consequences, except defaults or events of default regarding payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest, unless we have cured the default or event of default in accordance with the indenture.
Subject to the terms of the indentures, if an event of default under an indenture shall occur and be continuing, the debenture trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under such indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders of the applicable series of debt securities, unless such holders have offered the debenture trustee reasonable indemnity. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the debenture trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on the debenture trustee, with respect to the debt securities of that series, provided that:
| ● | the direction so given by the holder is not in conflict with any law or the applicable indenture; and | |
| ● | subject to its duties under the Trust Indenture Act, the debenture trustee need not take any action that might involve it in personal liability or might be unduly prejudicial to the holders not involved in the proceeding. |
A holder of the debt securities of any series will only have the right to institute a proceeding under the indentures or to appoint a receiver or trustee, or to seek other remedies, if:
| ● | the holder has given written notice to the debenture trustee of a continuing event of default with respect to that series; | |
| ● | the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series have made written request, and such holders have offered reasonable indemnity to the debenture trustee, to institute the proceeding as trustee; and | |
| ● | the debenture trustee does not institute the proceeding and does not receive from the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series other conflicting directions, within 60 days after the notice, request and offer. |
These limitations do not apply to a suit instituted by a holder of debt securities if we default in the payment of the principal, premium, if any, or interest on the debt securities.
We will periodically file statements with the debenture trustee regarding our compliance with specified covenants in the indentures.
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Modification of Indenture; Waiver
We and the debenture trustee may modify an indenture without the consent of any holders with respect to specific matters, including, without limitation:
| ● | to fix any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency in the indenture or in the debt securities of any series; | |
| ● | to comply with the provisions described above under “Consolidation, Merger or Sale”; | |
| ● | to comply with any requirements of the SEC in connection with the qualification of any indenture under the Trust Indenture Act; | |
| ● | to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment under the indenture by a successor trustee; | |
| ● | to provide for uncertificated debt securities in addition to or in place of certificated securities and to make all appropriate changes for such purpose; or | |
| ● | to change anything that does not adversely affect the rights of any holder of debt securities of any series in any material respect. |
In addition, under the indentures, the rights of holders of debt securities of any series may be changed by us and the debenture trustee with the written consent of the holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of each series that is affected. However, we and the debenture trustee may only make the following changes with the consent of each holder of any outstanding debt securities affected:
| ● | extending the fixed maturity of the debt securities of any series; | |
| ● | reducing the principal amount, reducing the rate of or extending the time of payment of interest or reducing any premium payable upon the redemption of any debt securities; or | |
| ● | reducing the percentage of debt securities the holders of which are required to consent to any supplemental indenture. |
Discharge
The indentures provide that we can elect to be discharged from our obligations with respect to one or more series of debt securities, except for certain obligations, including obligations to:
| ● | register the transfer or exchange of debt securities of the series; | |
| ● | replace mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen debt securities of the series; | |
| ● | maintain paying agencies; and | |
| ● | compensate and indemnify the debenture trustee. |
In order to exercise our rights to be discharged, we must deposit with the debenture trustee money or government obligations, or a combination of both, sufficient to pay all of the principal, premium, if any, and interest on the debt securities of the series on the dates payments are due.
Information Concerning the Debenture Trustee
The debenture trustee, other than during the occurrence and continuance of an event of default under an indenture, undertakes to perform only those duties as are specifically set forth in the applicable indenture. Upon an event of default under an indenture, the debenture trustee must use the same degree of care as a prudent person would exercise or use in the conduct of his or her own affairs. Subject to this provision, the debenture trustee is under no obligation to exercise any of the powers given it by the indentures at the request of any holder of debt securities unless it is offered reasonable security and indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that it might incur.
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Payment and Paying Agents
Unless we otherwise indicate in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will make payment of the interest on any debt securities on any interest payment date to the person in whose name the debt securities, or one or more predecessor securities, are registered at the close of business on the regular record date for the interest.
We will pay principal of, and any premium and interest on, the debt securities of a particular series at the office of the paying agents designated by us, except that, unless we otherwise indicate in the applicable prospectus supplement, we may make certain payments by check which we will mail to the holder or by wire transfer to certain holders. Unless we otherwise indicate in a prospectus supplement, we will designate an office or agency of the debenture trustee in the city of New York as our sole paying agent for payments with respect to debt securities of each series. We will name in the applicable prospectus supplement any other paying agents that we initially designate for the debt securities of a particular series. We will maintain a paying agent in each place of payment for the debt securities of a particular series.
All money we pay to a paying agent or the debenture trustee for the payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on any debt securities which remains unclaimed at the end of two years after such principal, premium or interest has become due and payable will be repaid to us, and the holder of the debt security thereafter may look only to us for payment thereof.
Governing Law
The indentures and the debt securities will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, except to the extent that the Trust Indenture Act is applicable.
Subordination of Subordinated Debt Securities
The subordinated debt securities will be subordinate and junior in priority of payment to certain of our other indebtedness to the extent described in a prospectus supplement. The indentures in the form initially filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part do not limit the amount of indebtedness which we may incur, including senior indebtedness or subordinated indebtedness, and do not limit us from issuing any other debt, including secured debt or unsecured debt. Additional or different subordination provisions may be described in a prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of debt securities.
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This summary, together with the additional information we include in any applicable prospectus supplements, summarizes the material terms and provisions of the warrants that we may offer under this prospectus, which consist of warrants to purchase our common stock, preferred stock and/or debt securities in one or more series. Warrants may be offered independently or together with our common stock, preferred stock, debt securities and/or rights offered by any prospectus supplement and may be attached to or separate from those securities. While the terms we have summarized below will generally apply to any future warrants we may offer under this prospectus, we will describe the particular terms of any warrants that we may offer in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. The terms of any warrants we offer under a prospectus supplement may differ from the terms we describe below.
We will issue the warrants directly or under a warrant agreement which we will enter into with a warrant agent to be selected by us. Each series of warrants will be issued under a separate warrant agreement to be entered into between us and a bank or trust company, as warrant agent, all as set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to the particular issue of offered warrants. We use the term “warrant agreement” to refer to any of these warrant agreements. We use the term “warrant agent” to refer to the warrant agent under any of these warrant agreements. The warrant agent will act solely as an agent of ours in connection with the warrants and will not act as an agent for the holders or beneficial owners of the warrants.
The following summary of material provisions of the warrants and the warrant agreements are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all of the provisions of the warrant agreement applicable to a particular series of warrants. We urge you to read the applicable prospectus supplements related to the warrants that we sell pursuant to this prospectus, as well as the complete warrant agreements that contain the terms of the warrants.
General
We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplements the terms relating to a series of warrants.
If warrants for the purchase of our common stock or preferred stock are offered, the prospectus supplements will describe the following terms, to the extent applicable:
| ● | the offering price and the aggregate number of warrants offered; | |
| ● | the total number of shares that can be purchased if a holder of the warrants exercises them and, in the case of warrants for preferred stock, the designation, total number and terms of the series of preferred stock that can be purchased upon exercise; | |
| ● | the designation and terms of any series of preferred stock with which the warrants are being offered and the number of warrants being offered with each share of common stock or preferred stock; | |
| ● | the date on and after which the holder of the warrants can transfer them separately from the related common stock or series of preferred stock; | |
| ● | the number of shares of common stock or preferred stock that can be purchased if a holder exercises the warrant and the price at which such common stock or preferred stock may be purchased upon exercise, including, if applicable, any provisions for changes to or adjustments in the exercise price and in the securities or other property receivable upon exercise; | |
| ● | the terms of any rights to redeem or call, or accelerate the expiration of, the warrants; | |
| ● | the date on which the right to exercise the warrants begins and the date on which that right expires; | |
| ● | the number of warrants outstanding, if any; | |
| ● | a discussion of any material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the warrants; |
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| ● | the terms, if any, on which we may accelerate the date by which the warrants must be exercised; | |
| ● | whether the warrants are issued pursuant to a warrant agreement with a warrant agent or issued directly by us; and | |
| ● | any other specific terms, preferences, rights or limitations of, or restrictions on, the warrants. |
Warrants for the purchase of common stock or preferred stock will be in registered form only.
If warrants for the purchase of debt securities are offered, the prospectus supplement will describe the following terms, to the extent applicable:
| ● | the offering price and the aggregate number of warrants offered; | |
| ● | the currencies in which the warrants are being offered; | |
| ● | the designation, aggregate principal amount, currencies, denominations and terms of the series of debt securities that can be purchased if a holder exercises a warrant; | |
| ● | the designation and terms of any series of debt securities with which the warrants are being offered and the number of warrants offered with each such debt security; | |
| ● | the date on and after which the holder of the warrants can transfer them separately from the related series of debt securities; | |
| ● | the principal amount of the series of debt securities that can be purchased if a holder exercises a warrant and the price at which and currencies in which such principal amount may be purchased upon exercise; | |
| ● | the terms of any rights to redeem or call the warrants; | |
| ● | the date on which the right to exercise the warrants begins and the date on which such right expires; | |
| ● | the number of warrants outstanding, if any; | |
| ● | a discussion of any material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the warrants; | |
| ● | the terms, if any, on which we may accelerate the date by which the warrants must be exercised; | |
| ● | whether the warrants are issued pursuant to a warrant agreement with a warrant agent or issued directly by us; and | |
| ● | any other specific terms, preferences, rights or limitations of, or restrictions on, the warrants. |
Warrants for the purchase of debt securities will be in registered form only.
A holder of warrant certificates may exchange them for new certificates of different denominations, present them for registration of transfer and exercise them at the corporate trust office of the warrant agent or any other office indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement. Until any warrants to purchase common stock or preferred stock are exercised, holders of the warrants will not have any rights of holders of the underlying common stock or preferred stock, including any rights to receive dividends or to exercise any voting rights, except to the extent set forth under “Warrant Adjustments” below. Until any warrants to purchase debt securities are exercised, the holder of the warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the debt securities that can be purchased upon exercise, including any rights to receive payments of principal, premium or interest on the underlying debt securities or to enforce covenants in the applicable indenture.
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Exercise of Warrants
Each holder of a warrant is entitled to purchase the number of shares of common stock or preferred stock or principal amount of debt securities, as the case may be, at the exercise price described in the applicable prospectus supplements. After the close of business on the day when the right to exercise terminates (or a later date if we extend the time for exercise), unexercised warrants will become void.
A holder of warrants may exercise them by following the general procedure outlined below:
| ● | delivering to us or to the warrant agent the payment required by the applicable prospectus supplements to purchase the underlying security; | |
| ● | properly completing and signing the reverse side of the warrant certificate representing the warrants; and | |
| ● | delivering the warrant certificate representing the warrants to us or to the warrant agent within five business days of receipt of payment of the exercise price. |
If the holder complies with the procedures described above, the warrants will be considered to have been exercised when we receive or the warrant agent receives, as applicable, payment of the exercise price, subject to the transfer books for the securities issuable upon exercise of the warrant not being closed on such date. After the holder has completed those procedures and subject to the foregoing, we will, as soon as practicable, issue and deliver to such holder the common stock, preferred stock or debt securities that such holder purchased upon exercise. If the holder exercises fewer than all of the warrants represented by a warrant certificate, a new warrant certificate will be issued to such holder for the unexercised amount of warrants. Holders of warrants will be required to pay any tax or governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with transferring the underlying securities in connection with the exercise of the warrants.
Amendments and Supplements to the Warrant Agreements
We may amend or supplement a warrant agreement without the consent of the holders of the applicable warrants to cure ambiguities in the warrant agreement, to cure, correct or supplement a defective provision in the warrant agreement, or to provide for other matters under the warrant agreement that we and the warrant agent deem necessary or desirable, so long as, in each case, such amendments or supplements do not materially adversely affect the interests of the holders of the warrants.
Warrant Adjustments
Unless the applicable prospectus supplements state otherwise, the exercise price of, and the number of securities covered by, a common stock warrant or preferred stock warrant will be adjusted proportionately if we subdivide or combine our common stock or preferred stock, as applicable.
In addition, unless the prospectus supplements state otherwise, if we, without payment therefor:
| ● | issue capital stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for common stock or preferred stock, or any rights to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire any of the foregoing, as a dividend or distribution to holders of our common stock or preferred stock; | |
| ● | pay any cash to holders of our common stock or preferred stock other than a cash dividend paid out of our current or retained earnings or other than in accordance with the terms of the preferred stock; | |
| ● | issue any evidence of our indebtedness or rights to subscribe for or purchase our indebtedness to holders of our common stock or preferred stock; or | |
| ● | issue common stock or preferred stock or additional stock or other securities or property to holders of our common stock or preferred stock by way of spinoff, split-up, reclassification, combination of shares or similar corporate rearrangement; |
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then the holders of common stock warrants and preferred stock warrants, as applicable, will be entitled to receive upon exercise of the warrants, in addition to the securities otherwise receivable upon exercise of the warrants and without paying any additional consideration, the amount of stock and other securities and property such holders would have been entitled to receive had they held the common stock or preferred stock, as applicable, issuable under the warrants on the dates on which holders of those securities received or became entitled to receive such additional stock and other securities and property.
Except as stated above, the exercise price and number of securities covered by a common stock warrant or preferred stock warrant, and the amounts of other securities or property to be received, if any, upon exercise of those warrants, will not be adjusted or provided for if we issue those securities or any securities convertible into or exchangeable for those securities, or securities carrying the right to purchase those securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for those securities.
Holders of common stock warrants and preferred stock warrants may have additional rights under the following circumstances:
| ● | certain reclassifications, capital reorganizations or changes of the common stock or preferred stock, as applicable; | |
| ● | certain share exchanges, mergers, or similar transactions involving us and which result in changes of our common stock or preferred stock, as applicable; or | |
| ● | certain sales or dispositions to another entity of all or substantially all of our property and assets. |
If one of the above transactions occurs and holders of our common stock or preferred stock are entitled to receive stock, securities or other property with respect to or in exchange for their securities, the holders of the common stock warrants and preferred stock warrants then outstanding, as applicable, will be entitled to receive upon exercise of their warrants the kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities or property that they would have received upon the applicable transaction if they had exercised their warrants immediately before the transaction.
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This summary, together with the additional information we include in any applicable prospectus supplements, summarizes the material terms and provisions of the rights that we may offer under this prospectus, which consist of rights to purchase our common stock, preferred stock and/or debt securities in one or more series. Rights may be offered independently or together with our common stock, preferred stock, debt securities and/or warrants offered by any prospectus supplement and may be attached to or separate from those securities. While the terms we have summarized below will generally apply to any future rights we may offer pursuant to this prospectus, we will describe the particular terms of any rights that we may offer in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplements. The terms of any rights we offer under a prospectus supplement may differ from the terms we describe below.
The applicable prospectus supplements relating to any rights that we offer will include specific terms of any offering of rights for which this prospectus is being delivered, including the following, to the extent applicable:
| ● | the date for determining the persons entitled to participate in the rights distribution; | |
| ● | the price, if any, per right; | |
| ● | the exercise price payable for each share of common stock, share of preferred stock or debt security upon the exercise of the rights; | |
| ● | the number of rights issued or to be issued to each holder; | |
| ● | the number and terms of the shares of common stock, shares of preferred stock or debt securities that may be purchased per each right; | |
| ● | the extent to which the rights are transferable; | |
| ● | any other terms of the rights, including the terms, procedures and limitations relating to the exchange and exercise of the rights; | |
| ● | the respective dates on which the holder’s ability to exercise the rights will commence and will expire; | |
| ● | the number of rights outstanding, if any; | |
| ● | a discussion of any material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the rights; | |
| ● | the extent to which the rights may include an over-subscription privilege with respect to unsubscribed securities; and | |
| ● | if applicable, the material terms of any standby underwriting or purchase arrangement entered into by us in connection with the offering of such rights. |
The description in the applicable prospectus supplements of any rights that we may offer will not necessarily be complete and will be qualified in its entirety by reference to the applicable rights agreement and/or rights certificate, which will be filed with the SEC in connection therewith.
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This summary, together with the additional information we include in any applicable prospectus supplements, summarizes the material terms and provisions of the units that we may offer under this prospectus, which may consist of one or more shares of our common stock, shares of our preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, rights or any combination of such securities. While the terms we have summarized below will generally apply to any future units we may offer pursuant to this prospectus, we will describe the particular terms of any units that we may offer in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplements. The terms of any units we offer under a prospectus supplement may differ from the terms we describe below.
The applicable prospectus supplements relating to any units that we offer will include specific terms of any offering of units for which this prospectus is being delivered, including the following, to the extent applicable:
| ● | the designation and terms of the units and of the securities comprising the units, including whether and under what circumstances those securities may be held or transferred separately; | |
| ● | whether we will apply to have the units traded on a securities exchange or securities quotation system; | |
| ● | a discussion of any material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the units; and | |
| ● | how, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the purchase price paid for the units is to be allocated among the component securities. |
The description in the applicable prospectus supplements of any units that we may offer will not necessarily be complete and will be qualified in its entirety by reference to the applicable unit agreement, which will be filed with the SEC in connection therewith.
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Sales by Us
We may sell the securities being offered hereby in one or more of the following ways from time to time:
| ● | to or through underwriters; | |
| ● | on any national securities exchange or quotation service on which the securities may be listed or quoted at the time of sale; | |
| ● | in the over-the-counter market; | |
| ● | in transactions other than on these exchanges or systems or in the over-the-counter market; | |
| ● | in “at the market offerings,” within the meaning of Rule 415(a)(4) of the Securities Act, to or through market makers or into an existing market for the securities; | |
| ● | through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise; | |
| ● | ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers; | |
| ● | block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; | |
| ● | purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account; | |
| ● | an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange; | |
| ● | privately negotiated transactions; | |
| ● | an accelerated securities repurchase program; | |
| ● | a combination of any of these methods of sale; and | |
| ● | any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law. |
We will identify the specific plan of distribution, including any underwriters, dealers, agents or other purchasers, persons or entities, and any applicable compensation, in a prospectus supplement, in an amendment to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, or in other filings we make with the SEC under the Exchange Act, which are incorporated by reference.
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Sales by Selling Stockholders
The selling stockholders may resell or redistribute shares of our common stock from time to time on any stock exchange or automated interdealer quotation system on which the shares of our common stock are listed, in the over-the-counter market, in privately negotiated transactions, or in any other legal manner, at fixed prices that may be changed, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. Persons who are pledgees, donees, transferees, or other successors in interest of any of the named selling stockholders (including but not limited to persons who receive shares of our common stock from a named selling stockholder as a gift, partnership distribution or other non-sale-related transfer after the date of this prospectus) may also use this prospectus and are included when we refer to “selling stockholders” in this prospectus. The selling stockholders may sell the shares of our common stock by one or more of the following methods, without limitation:
| ● | block trades (which may include cross trades) in which the broker or dealer so engaged will attempt to sell the shares of our common stock as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; | |
| ● | purchases by a broker or dealer as principal and resale by the broker or dealer for its own account; | |
| ● | an exchange distribution or secondary distribution in accordance with the rules of any stock exchange on which the shares of our common stock may be listed; | |
| ● | ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker solicits purchases; | |
| ● | an offering at other than a fixed price on or through the facilities of any stock exchange on which the shares of our common stock are listed or to or through a market maker other than on that stock exchange; | |
| ● | privately negotiated transactions, directly or through agents; | |
| ● | through the writing of options on the shares of our common stock, whether or the options are listed on an options exchange; | |
| ● | through the distribution of the shares of our common stock by any selling stockholders to its partners, members or stockholders; | |
| ● | one or more underwritten offerings; | |
| ● | agreements between a broker or dealer and any selling stockholder to sell a specified number of the shares of our common stock at a stipulated price per share; and | |
| ● | any combination of any of these methods of sale or distribution, or any other method permitted by applicable law. |
The selling stockholders may also transfer the shares of our common stock by gift.
The selling stockholders may engage brokers and dealers, and any brokers or dealers may arrange for other brokers or dealers to participate in effecting sales of shares of our common stock. These brokers, dealers or underwriters may act as principals, or as an agent of a selling stockholder. Broker-dealers may agree with a selling stockholder to sell a specified number of shares of our common stock at a stipulated price per share. If the broker-dealer is unable to sell shares of our common stock acting as agent for a selling stockholder, it may purchase as principal any unsold shares of our common stock at the stipulated price. Broker-dealers who acquire shares of our common stock as principals may thereafter resell the shares of our common stock from time to time in transactions in any stock exchange or automated interdealer quotation system on which shares of our common stock are then listed, at prices and on terms then prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the then-current market price or in negotiated transactions. Broker-dealers may use block transactions and sales to and through broker-dealers, including transactions of the nature described above.
From time to time, one or more of the selling stockholders may pledge, hypothecate or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of our common stock owned by them. The pledgees, secured parties or persons to whom the shares of our common stock have been hypothecated will, upon foreclosure in the event of default, be deemed to be selling stockholders. The number of a selling stockholder’s shares of our common stock offered under this prospectus will decrease as and when it takes such actions. The plan of distribution for that selling stockholder’s shares of our common stock will otherwise remain unchanged.
The selling stockholders and any underwriters, brokers, dealers or agents that participate in the distribution of the shares of our common stock will be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any discounts, concessions, commissions or fees received by them and any profit on the resale of the shares of our common stock sold by them may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions.
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A selling stockholder may enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers that involve the delivery of the shares of our common stock offered hereby to the broker-dealers, who may then resell or otherwise transfer those shares of common stock. A selling stockholder may also loan or pledge the shares of our common stock offered hereby to a broker-dealer and the broker-dealer may sell the shares of our common stock offered hereby so loaned or upon a default may sell or otherwise transfer the pledged shares of our common stock offered hereby.
The selling stockholders and other persons participating in the sale or distribution of the shares of our common stock will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the related rules and regulations adopted by the SEC, including Regulation M. This regulation may limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the shares of our common stock by the selling stockholders and any other person. The anti-manipulation rules under the Exchange Act may apply to sales of shares of our common stock in the market and to the activities of the selling stockholders and their affiliates. Furthermore, Regulation M may restrict the ability of any person engaged in the distribution of the shares of our common stock to engage in market-making activities with respect to the particular shares of our common stock being distributed for a period of up to five business days before the distribution. These restrictions may affect the marketability of the shares of our common stock and the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares of our common stock.
We may agree to indemnify the selling stockholders and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents, and any underwriter or other person who participates in the offering of the shares of our common stock, against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the federal securities laws or to contribute to payments the underwriters may be required to make in respect of those liabilities. The selling stockholders may agree to indemnify us, the other selling stockholders and any underwriter or other person who participates in the offering of the shares of our common stock, against specified liabilities arising from information provided by the selling stockholders for use in this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement, including liabilities under the federal securities laws. In each case, indemnification may include each person who is an affiliate of or controls one of these specified indemnified persons within the meaning of the federal securities laws or is required to contribute to payments the underwriters may be required to make in respect of those liabilities. The selling stockholders may agree to indemnify any brokers, dealers or agents who participate in transactions involving sales of the shares of our common stock against specified liabilities arising under the federal securities laws in connection with the offering and sale of the shares of our common stock.
We will not receive any proceeds from sales of any shares of our common stock by the selling stockholders.
We cannot assure you that the selling stockholders will sell all or any portion of the shares of common stock offered hereby.
We will supply the selling stockholders and any stock exchange upon which the shares of our common stock are listed with reasonable quantities of copies of this prospectus. To the extent required by Rule 424 under the Securities Act in connection with any resale or redistribution by a selling stockholder, we will file a prospectus supplement setting forth:
| ● | The aggregate number of shares of common stock to be sold; | |
| ● | The purchase price; | |
| ● | The public offering price; | |
| ● | If applicable, the names of any underwriter, agent or broker-dealer; and | |
| ● | any applicable commissions, discounts, concessions, fees or other items constituting compensation to underwriters, agents or broker-dealers with respect to the particular transaction (which may exceed customary commissions or compensation). |
If a selling stockholder notifies us that a material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of shares of our common stock through a block trade, special offering, exchange, distribution or secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer, the prospectus supplement will include any other facts that are material to the transaction. If applicable, this may include a statement to the effect that the participating broker-dealers did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
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If the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part is used by selling stockholders for the resale of any shares of our common stock registered hereunder, information about such selling stockholders, their beneficial ownership of our securities and their relationship with us will be set forth in a prospectus supplement, in a post-effective amendment, or in filings we make with the SEC under the Exchange Act that are incorporated by reference herein.
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Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the validity of the securities being offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, New York, New York. Additional legal matters may be passed upon for us or any underwriters, dealers or agents by counsel that we will name in the applicable prospectus supplement.
The consolidated financial statements of Blink Charging Co. as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and Blink Charging Co.’s effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, have been audited by Marcum LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their reports, which are incorporated herein by reference. Marcum LLP’s report on Blink Charging Co.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022 expressed an adverse opinion because of the existence of material weaknesses identified therein. The consolidated financial statements of Blink Charging Co. are incorporated by reference in this registration statement in reliance on the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
Where You Can Find More Information
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement under the Securities Act relating to the offering of these securities. The registration statement, including the attached exhibits, contains additional relevant information about us and the securities. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement. We encourage you to carefully read the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules to the registration statement.
We are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including us.
The registration statement and the documents referred to below under “Incorporation of Documents by Reference” are also available on our Internet website www.BlinkCharging.com. We have not incorporated by reference into this prospectus the information on our website, and you should not consider it to be a part of this prospectus.
Incorporation of Documents by Reference
The SEC and applicable law allows us to “incorporate by reference” the information from other documents we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents instead of having to repeat the information in this prospectus. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus, and later information that we file with the SEC will automatically update and supersede this information. We incorporate by reference the documents listed below and any future filings (including those made after the date of the initial filing of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part and prior to the effectiveness of such registration statement) we will make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14, or 15(d) of the Exchange Act until the termination of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part (other than, in each case, documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with SEC rules):
| ● | Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on March 14, 2023, as amended on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on May 1, 2023; | |
| ● | Our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on May 10, 2023, and June 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on August 9, 2023; and | |
| ● | Our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 6, 2023 (Items 8.01), February 7, 2023, April 24, 2023, April 27, 2023, May 5, 2023, June 23, 2023, July 25, 2023, September 1, 2023, and September 15, 2023. |
Any statement contained in this prospectus, or in a document all or a portion of which is incorporated by reference, shall be modified or superseded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus or any document incorporated by reference modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not, except as so modified or superseded, constitute a part of this prospectus.
Upon request, we will provide, without charge, to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a copy of this prospectus is delivered a copy of the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus. You may request a copy of these filings, and any exhibits we have specifically incorporated by reference as an exhibit in this prospectus, at no cost by writing or telephoning us at the following:
Blink Charging Co.
605 Lincoln Road, 5th Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 521-0200
Attn: Corporate Secretary
Additional information about us is available at our website located at www.BlinkCharging.com. Information contained on, or accessible through, our website is not a part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement.
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The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus supplement is not an offer to sell nor does it seek an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED OCTOBER 31, 2023
Prospectus Supplement
Up to $213,471,838
BLINK CHARGING CO.
Common Stock
We previously entered into a sales agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., ThinkEquity LLC, H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC and Roth Capital Partners, LLC (each, a “Sales Agent” and collectively, the “Sales Agents”) relating to shares of our common stock offered by this prospectus supplement. We originally filed a prospectus supplement, dated September 2, 2022 (the “Prior Prospectus Supplement”), for the offer and sale of up to $250,000,000 of shares of our common stock, from time to time through the Sales Agents pursuant to the Sales Agreement under the shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR (Registration Statement No. 333-251919). As of the date of this prospectus supplement, we have issued and sold $36,528,162 of our common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement and the Prior Prospectus Supplement. The common stock remaining available to be sold under the Prior Prospectus Supplement as of the date of this prospectus will no longer be offered and sold under the Prior Prospectus Supplement, but will instead be offered and sold under this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus. Accordingly, we are filing this prospectus supplement for the offer and sale, from time to time through the Sales Agents, acting as our agents, or directly to the Sales Agents, acting as principals, of up to the remaining $213,471,838 of shares of our common stock that has not been sold under the Sales Agreement.
Upon our delivery of a placement notice and subject to the terms and conditions of the Sales Agreement, the Sales Agents may sell the shares of common stock offered hereby in ordinary brokers’ transactions on The Nasdaq Capital Market or otherwise, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, in block transactions, in negotiated transactions, in any manner permitted by applicable law or as otherwise agreed with the Sales Agents. The Sales Agents are not required to sell any specific number or dollar amount of shares, but will act as our sales agents using commercially reasonable efforts consistent with their normal trading and sales practices, on mutually agreed terms between the Sales Agents and us. There is no arrangement for funds to be received in any escrow, trust or similar arrangement.
We will pay each of the Sales Agents a total commission for its services in acting as agent in the sale of common stock up to 3% of the gross sales price per share of all shares sold through it as agent under the Sales Agreement. The amount of proceeds we will receive from this offering, if any, will depend upon the actual number of shares of our common stock sold and the market price at which such shares are sold. Because there is no minimum offering amount required as a condition to close this offering, the actual total public offering amount, commissions and proceeds to us, if any, are not determinable at this time. See “Plan of Distribution” for information relating to certain expenses of the Sales Agents to be reimbursed by us.
In connection with the sale of common stock on our behalf, the Sales Agents may be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act and the compensation to the Sales Agents will be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts. We have also agreed to provide indemnification and contribution to the Sales Agents with respect to certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. See “Plan of Distribution” for more information.
Our common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “BLNK.” The closing price of our common stock on October 27, 2023, as reported by The Nasdaq Capital Market, was $2.34 per share.
Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-6 of this prospectus supplement and page 2 of the accompanying base prospectus, as well as the information under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in the other documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus for a discussion of the factors you should carefully consider before investing in our common stock.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus supplement or the accompanying base prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
| Barclays | BofA Securities |
HSBC | ||
| ThinkEquity | H.C. Wainwright & Co. | Roth Capital Partners |
Prospectus Supplement dated , 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prospectus Supplement
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| About This Prospectus Supplement | S-1 | |
| Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements | S-2 | |
| Prospectus Supplement Summary | S-3 | |
| The Offering | S-5 | |
| Risk Factors | S-6 | |
| Use of Proceeds | S-12 | |
| Dividend Policy | S-13 | |
| Dilution | S-14 | |
| Plan of Distribution | S-15 | |
| Description of Capital Stock | S-16 | |
| Legal Matters | S-18 | |
| Experts | S-18 | |
| Where You Can Find More Information | S-18 | |
| Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference | S-18 |
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
This prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relate to the offering of shares of our common stock. Before buying any shares of our common stock offered hereby, we urge you to carefully read this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, together with the information incorporated herein and therein by reference as described under the headings “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference.” These documents contain important information that you should consider when making your investment decision.
This document is in two parts. The first part is this prospectus supplement, which describes the specific terms of this offering of common stock and also adds to and updates information contained in the accompanying base prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference into the prospectus and this prospectus supplement. The second part, the accompanying base prospectus, including the documents incorporated by reference therein, gives more general information, some of which does not apply to this offering. Generally, when we refer to this prospectus, we are referring to both parts of this document combined.
You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated herein by reference in this prospectus supplement and contained or incorporated therein by reference in the accompanying base prospectus. We have not authorized any other person to provide you with any information that is different. If anyone provides you with different, additional or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it.
If the description of the offering varies between this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, you should rely on the information contained in this prospectus supplement. However, if any statement in one of these documents is inconsistent with a statement in another document having a later date — for example, a document incorporated by reference — the statement in the document having the later date modifies or supersedes the earlier statement.
We are offering to sell our securities only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The distribution of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus and the offering of the securities in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. This prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities offered by this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person to make such an offer or solicitation.
We further note that the representations, warranties and covenants made by us in any agreement that is filed as an exhibit to any document that is incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement or the accompanying base prospectus were made solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreement, including, in some cases, for the purpose of allocating risk among the parties to such agreements, and should not be deemed to be a representation, warranty or covenant to you. Moreover, such representations, warranties or covenants were accurate only as of the date when made. Accordingly, such representations, warranties and covenants should not be relied on as accurately representing the current state of our affairs.
We obtained statistical data, market data and other industry data, and forecasts used in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference into the prospectus and this prospectus supplement from market research, publicly available information and industry publications. Industry publications generally state that they obtain their information from sources that they believe to be reliable, but they do not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information. Similarly, while we believe that the statistical data, market data and other industry data and forecasts used herein are reliable, we have not independently verified the data, and we do not make any representation as to the accuracy of the information.
The mark “Blink” is our registered trademark in the United States and, in the name of Ecotality, Inc. (whose assets we acquired in October 2013), in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, and is a trademark registered in the European Union under the Madrid Protocol. We have registered other trademarks and also use certain trademarks, trade names and logos that have not been registered. We claim common law rights to these unregistered trademarks, trade names and logos.
All references in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus to “Blink,” “Blink Charging,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” or similar references refer to Blink Charging Co., except where the context otherwise requires or as otherwise indicated.
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in these documents contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements present our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and include statements regarding, among other things, our projected revenue growth and profitability, our growth strategies and opportunity, anticipated trends in our market and our anticipated needs for working capital. They are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “potential,” “projects,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expects,” “management believes,” “we believe,” “we intend” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and events anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
| ● | changes in the market acceptance of our products and services; | |
| ● | increased levels of competition; | |
| ● | changes in political, economic or regulatory conditions generally and in the markets in which we operate; | |
| ● | our relationships with key customers; | |
| ● | adverse conditions in the industries in which our customers operate; | |
| ● | our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees; | |
| ● | our ability to quickly and effectively respond to new technological developments; | |
| ● | our ability to protect our trade secrets or other proprietary rights, operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others and prevent others from infringing on our proprietary rights; and | |
| ● | other risks, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as amended, and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023. |
We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for us to predict all of those risks, nor can we assess the impact of all of those risks on our business or the extent to which any factor may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The forward-looking statements in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in these documents are based on assumptions management believes are reasonable. However, due to the uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made.
Certain of the market data and other statistical information contained in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in these documents are based on information from independent industry organizations and other third-party sources, including industry publications, surveys and forecasts. Some market data and statistical information contained in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in these documents are also based on management’s estimates and calculations, which are derived from our review and interpretation of the independent sources listed above, our internal research and our knowledge of the electric vehicle (“EV”) industry. While we believe such information is reliable, we have not independently verified any third-party information and our internal data has not been verified by any independent source.
Except to the extent required by U.S. federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.
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This summary is not complete and may not contain all of the information that may be important to you. You should read this entire prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus carefully, as well as the documents incorporated by reference, before making an investment decision.
The Company
Blink Charging Co., through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a leading manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of EV charging equipment and networked EV charging services in the rapidly growing U.S. and international markets for EVs. Blink offers residential and commercial EV charging equipment and services, enabling EV drivers to recharge at various location types. Blink’s principal line of products and services is its nationwide Blink EV charging networks (the “Blink Networks”) and Blink EV charging equipment, also known as electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”), and other EV-related services. The Blink Networks are a proprietary, cloud-based system that operates, maintains and manages Blink charging stations and handles the associated charging data, back-end operations and payment processing. The Blink Networks provide property owners, managers, parking companies, state and municipal entities, and other types of commercial customers (“Property Partners”) with cloud-based services that enable the remote monitoring and management of EV charging stations. The Blink Networks also provide EV drivers with vital station information, including station location, availability and fees.
In order to capture more revenues derived from providing EV charging equipment to commercial customers and to help differentiate Blink in the EV infrastructure market, Blink offers Property Partners a comprehensive range of solutions for EV charging equipment and services that generally fall into one of the business models below, differentiated by who bears the costs of installation, equipment and maintenance, and the percentage of revenue shared.
| ● | In our Blink-owned turnkey business model, we incur the costs of the charging equipment and installation. We own and operate the EV charging station and provide connectivity of the charging station to the Blink Networks. In this model, which favors recurring revenues, we incur most costs associated with the EV charging stations; thus, we retain substantially all EV charging revenues after deducting network connectivity and processing fees. Typically, our agreement with the Property Partner lasts seven years with extensions that can bring the term to a total of up to 21 years. | |
| ● | In our Blink-owned hybrid business model, we incur the costs of the charging equipment while the Property Partner incurs the costs of installation. We own and operate the EV charging station and provide connectivity to the Blink Networks. In this model, the Property Partner incurs the installation costs associated with the EV station; thus, we share a more generous portion of the EV charging revenues with the Property Partner generated from the EV charging station after deducting network connectivity and processing fees. Typically, our agreement with the Property Partner lasts five years with extensions that can bring the term up to 15 years. | |
| ● | In our host-owned business model, the Property Partner purchases, owns and operates the Blink EV charging station and incurs the installation costs. We work with the Property Partner by providing site recommendations, connectivity to the Blink Networks, payment processing and optional maintenance services. In this model, the Property Partner retains and keeps all the EV charging revenues after deducting network connectivity and processing fees. | |
| ● | In our Blink-as-a-Service model, we own and operate the EV charging station, while the Property Partner incurs the installation costs. The Property Partner pays us a fixed monthly fee for the service and keeps all the EV charging revenues after deducting network connectivity and processing fees. Typically, our agreement with the Property Partner lasts five years. |
We also operate an EV based ride-sharing business through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Blink Mobility LLC (“Blink Mobility”). Blink Mobility operates a car sharing program in Los Angeles, California, through its subsidiary, BlueLA Rideshare, LLC, which allows customers the ability to rent electric vehicles through a subscription service and charge those cars through our charging stations. In April 2023, Blink Mobility acquired Envoy Technologies, Inc. (“Envoy Technologies”), a software and mobility services company offering shared EVs as an amenity for national real estate developers and owners. In connection with the acquisition of Envoy Technologies, our board of directors authorized our management to begin planning the spin-off and initial public offering of Blink Mobility. As of the date of this prospectus supplement, we have engaged an investment bank to assist with this process, but there is no guarantee the spin-off or initial public offering will occur.
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As part of our mission to facilitate the adoption of EVs through the deployment and operation of EV charging infrastructure globally, we are dedicated to slowing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused by road vehicles. With the goal of being a leader in the build-out of EV charging infrastructure and increasing our share of the EV charging market, we have established strategic commercial, municipal and retail partnerships across industry verticals and encompassing numerous transit/destination locations, including airports, auto dealers, healthcare/medical, hotels, mixed-use, municipal sites, multifamily residential and condos, parks and recreation areas, parking lots, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, schools and universities, stadiums, supermarkets, transportation hubs and workplace locations.
In 2022 and 2023, through the acquisitions of SemaConnect, Inc., Envoy Technologies, Inc. and Electric Blue Limited, we added new offices in Bowie, Maryland, St. Albans, United Kingdom, and Los Angeles, California, and manufacturing facilities in Bowie, Maryland and Bangalore, India. These new office and manufacturing facilities add to our expanding U.S. and international capacity to develop and manufacture hardware and innovate new software capabilities to better meet the needs of an evolving EV charging landscape, while also serving as a key hub for operations serving the Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. This expansion in footprint is part of our growth strategy to grow our global engineering teams and develop operational hubs to facilitate expansion into new international regions.
Corporate Information
We were incorporated in Nevada in October 2006. Our principal executive offices are located at 605 Lincoln Road, 5th Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, and our telephone number is (305) 521-0200. We maintain a website at www.BlinkCharging.com. We make our periodic and current reports that are filed with the SEC available, free of charge, on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Information contained on, or accessible through, our website is not a part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this prospectus supplement or the accompanying base prospectus.
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The following summary contains basic information about this offering. The summary is not intended to be complete. You should read the full text and more specific details contained elsewhere in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus.
| Common stock offered by us | Shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $213,471,838. | |
| Common stock to be outstanding after this offering | Up to 158,488,779 shares (as more fully described in the notes following this table), assuming sales of 91,227,281 shares of our common stock in this offering at an assumed price of $2.34 per share, which was the closing price of our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market on October 27, 2023. The actual number of shares issued, if any, will vary depending on the sales price under this offering. | |
| Plan of Distribution | “At the market offering” that may be made from time to time through the Sales Agents, acting as our agents, or directly to the Sales Agents, acting as principals. See the section titled “Plan of Distribution.” | |
| Use of proceeds | We anticipate using the net proceeds from this offering to supplement our operating cash flows to fund EV charging station deployment and to finance the costs of acquiring or investing in competitive and complementary businesses, products and technologies as a part of our growth strategy. We also plan to use any remaining proceeds we receive for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Pending these uses, we intend to invest most of the net proceeds from this offering in short-term, investment-grade, interest-bearing securities. See the section titled “Use of Proceeds.” | |
| Risk Factors | You should read the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus for a discussion of factors to consider before deciding to purchase shares of our common stock. | |
| Nasdaq Capital Market symbol | BLNK |
The number of shares of common stock that will be outstanding immediately after this offering as shown above is based on 67,261,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 27, 2023, and excludes, in each case as of October 27, 2023, 1,145,914 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants and 1,019,251 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options under our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan.
Unless otherwise indicated, all information in this prospectus assumes no exercise of the outstanding warrants or stock options described above.
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An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described under “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, as well as any amendment or update to our risk factors reflected in subsequent filings with the SEC, and all of the other information contained in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, and incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, including our financial statements and related notes, before investing in our common stock. If any of the possible adverse events described below or in those sections actually occur, our business, business prospects, cash flow, results of operations or financial condition could be harmed, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you might lose all or part of your investment in our common stock. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our operations and results.
Risks Related to this Offering
It is not possible to predict the aggregate proceeds resulting from sales made under the Sales Agreement.
Subject to certain limitations in the Sales Agreement and compliance with applicable law, we have the discretion to deliver a placement notice to the Sales Agents at any time throughout the term of the Sales Agreement. The number of shares that are sold through the Sales Agents, if any, after delivering a placement notice will fluctuate based on a number of factors, including the market price of our common stock during the sales period, the limits we set with the Sales Agents in any applicable placement notice, and the demand for our common stock during the sales period. Because the price per share of each share sold will fluctuate during the sales period, it is not currently possible to predict the aggregate proceeds to be raised in connection with those sales.
The common stock offered hereby will be sold in “at the market offerings,” and investors who buy shares at different times will likely pay different prices.
Investors who purchase shares in this offering at different times will likely pay different prices, and so may experience different levels of dilution and different outcomes in their investment results. We will have discretion, subject to market demand, to vary the timing, prices, and number of shares sold in this offering. In addition, subject to the final determination by our Board of Directors (the “Board”), there is no minimum or maximum sales price for shares to be sold in this offering. Investors may experience a decline in the value of the shares they purchase in this offering as a result of sales made at prices lower than the prices they paid.
You will experience immediate and substantial dilution.
The offering price per share in this offering may exceed the net tangible book value per share of our common stock outstanding prior to this offering. Assuming that an aggregate of $213,471,838 of shares of our common stock are sold in this offering at an assumed offering price of $2.34 per share (the closing price of our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market on October 27, 2023), and after deducting commissions and estimated aggregate offering expenses payable by us, you will experience immediate dilution of $0.60 per share, representing the difference between our as adjusted net tangible book value per share as of June 30, 2023 after giving effect to this offering and the assumed offering price. In addition, we are not restricted from issuing additional securities in the future, including shares of common stock, securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, common stock or substantially similar securities. The issuance of these securities may cause further dilution to our stockholders. The exercise of outstanding warrants and stock options may also result in further dilution of your investment. See the section entitled “Dilution” below for a more detailed illustration of the dilution you may incur if you participate in this offering.
We may allocate our cash and cash equivalents, including the net proceeds from this offering, in ways that you and other stockholders may not approve.
Our management has broad discretion in the application of our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, including the net proceeds from this offering. Because of the number and variability of factors that will determine our use of our cash and cash equivalents, their ultimate use may vary substantially from their currently intended use. Our management might not apply our cash and cash equivalents in ways that ultimately increase the value of your investment. We expect to use our cash and cash equivalents to finance the costs of acquiring or investing in competitive and complementary businesses, products and technologies as part of our growth strategy, as well as working capital and other general corporate purposes. The failure by our management to apply these funds effectively could harm our business. Pending their use, we may invest our cash and cash equivalents in short-term, investment-grade, interest-bearing securities. These investments may not yield a favorable return to our stockholders. If we do not invest or apply our cash and cash equivalents, including the net proceeds from this offering, in ways that enhance stockholder value, we may fail to achieve expected financial results, which could cause our stock price to decline.
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Risks Related to our Business
We have a history of substantial net losses and expect losses to continue in the future; if we do not achieve and sustain profitability our financial condition could suffer.
We have experienced substantial net losses, and we expect to continue to incur substantial losses for the foreseeable future. We incurred net losses of $91.6 million, $55.1 million and $17.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and a net loss of approximately $71.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. As of June 30, 2023, we had net working capital of $100.5 million and an accumulated deficit of $405.3 million. We have not yet achieved profitability.
If our revenue grows slower than we anticipate, or if our operating expenses are higher than we expect, we may not be able to achieve profitability and our financial condition could suffer. We can give no assurance that we will ever achieve profitable operations. Even if we achieve profitability in the future, we may not be able to sustain profitability in subsequent periods. Whether we can achieve cash flow levels sufficient to support our operations cannot be accurately predicted. We may need to borrow additional funds or sell our equity or debt securities, or some combination of both, to provide funding for our operations in the future. Such additional funding may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.
We will need additional capital to fund our growing operations but cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain sufficient capital from this offering or from other potential sources, and we may have to limit the scope of our operations or take actions that may dilute your financial interest.
We currently need additional capital to fund our growing operations. The proceeds from this offering, if any, and funds from other potential sources, along with our cash and cash equivalents, may not be sufficient to fund our operations for the near future and we may not be able to obtain additional financing. If adequate additional financing is not available on commercially reasonable terms or available at all, we may not be able to undertake expansion or continue our marketing efforts and we would have to modify our business plans accordingly. The extent of our capital needs will depend on numerous factors, including (i) our profitability; (ii) the release of competitive products and/or services by our competition; (iii) the level of our investment in research and product development; (iv) the amount of our capital expenditures, including acquisitions; and (v) our growth. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain capital in the future to meet these needs. We cannot be certain the amount of proceeds that will be generated from this offering or that additional funding and incremental working capital will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all, or that it will exist in a timely and/or adequate manner to allow for the proper execution of our near and long-term business strategy. If sufficient funds are not available on terms and conditions acceptable to management and stockholders, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate further development of our business operations.
Even if we obtain requisite financing, it may be on terms not favorable to us, it may be costly and it may require us to agree to covenants or other provisions that will favor new investors over existing stockholders or other restrictions that may adversely affect our business. Additional funding, if obtained, may also result in significant dilution to our stockholders.
Our revenue growth ultimately depends on consumers’ willingness to adopt electric vehicles in a market that is still in its early stages.
Our growth is highly dependent upon the adoption by consumers of EVs, and we are subject to a risk of any reduced demand for EVs. If the market for EVs does not gain broader market acceptance or develops slower than we expect, our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results will be harmed. The market for alternative fuel vehicles is relatively new, rapidly evolving, characterized by rapidly changing technologies, price competition, additional competitors, evolving government regulation and industry standards, frequent new vehicle announcements, long development cycles for EV original equipment manufacturers, and changing consumer demands and behaviors. Factors that may influence the purchase and use of alternative fuel vehicles, specifically EVs, include:
| ● | perceptions about EV quality, safety (in particular with respect to lithium-ion battery packs), design, performance and cost, especially if adverse events or accidents occur that are linked to the quality or safety of EVs; | |
| ● | the limited range over which EVs may be driven on a single battery charge and concerns about running out of power while in use; |
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| ● | concerns regarding the stability of the electrical grid; | |
| ● | improvements in the fuel economy of the internal combustion engine; | |
| ● | consumers’ desire and ability to purchase a luxury automobile or one that is perceived as exclusive; | |
| ● | the environmental consciousness of consumers; | |
| ● | volatility in the cost of oil and gasoline; | |
| ● | consumers’ perceptions of the dependency of the United States on oil from unstable or hostile countries and the impact of international conflicts; | |
| ● | government regulations and economic incentives promoting fuel efficiency and alternate forms of energy; | |
| ● | access to charging stations, standardization of EV charging systems and consumers’ perceptions about convenience and cost to charge an EV; and | |
| ● | the availability of tax and other governmental incentives to purchase and operate EVs or future regulation requiring increased use of nonpolluting vehicles. |
The influence of any of the factors described above may negatively impact the widespread consumer adoption of EVs, which would materially and adversely affect our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
We received an SEC subpoena and are cooperating with the SEC.
In July 2023, we received a subpoena from the SEC requesting the production of documentation and other information since January 1, 2020, relating to various subjects, including executive departures, related-party transactions, number of EV charging stations, and other discrete disclosure matters. We intend to fully cooperate with the SEC and are in the process of responding to the subpoena. At this point, we are unable to predict what the timing or the outcome of the SEC investigation may be or what, if any, consequences the SEC investigation may have on us. We can provide no assurances as to the outcome of the SEC investigation.
Changes to corporate average fuel economy standards may negatively impact the EV market, which would adversely affect our business.
As regulatory initiatives have required an increase in the consumption of renewable transportation fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, consumer acceptance of electric and other alternative vehicles is increasing. To meet higher fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for passenger vehicles, automobile manufacturers are increasingly using technologies, such as turbocharging, direct injection and higher compression ratios, which require high octane gasoline. If fuel efficiency of vehicles continues to rise, and affordability of vehicles using renewable transportation fuels increases, the demand for electric and high energy vehicles could diminish. If consumers no longer purchase EVs, it would materially and adversely affect our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
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Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly.
We expect that our operating results may be subject to substantial quarterly fluctuations. If our quarterly operating results fall below the expectations of investors or securities analysts, the price of our common stock could decline substantially. We believe that quarterly comparisons of our financial results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indication of our future performance.
We have global operations and face risks related to health crises that could interrupt our distribution system and disrupt our supply chains.
Our business, the businesses of our customers and the businesses of our charging equipment suppliers could be materially and adversely affected by the risks, or the public perception of the risks, related to a pandemic or other health crisis like the recent COVID-19 pandemic. A significant component supplier of our Blink IQ 200 charging station is located in Taiwan and it, in turn, sources assembly parts from China, which has been particularly impacted. A significant or prolonged outbreak of contagious diseases like COVID-19 and its variants in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that could affect demand for our EV supply equipment and related networked services and likely impact our operating results. Such events could result in the complete or partial closure of our Taiwan supplier’s manufacturing facility, the interruption of our distribution system, temporary or long-term disruption in our supply chains from Asia and other international suppliers, disruptions, or restrictions on our employees to work or travel, delays in the delivery of our charging stations to customers, and potential claims of exposure to diseases through contact with our charging stations. If the impact of an outbreak continues for an extended period, it could materially adversely impact our supply chain, access to capital and the growth of our revenues.
The enactment of legislation implementing changes in tax legislation or policies in different geographic jurisdictions including the United Kingdom, the United States and several European countries could materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We conduct business globally and file income tax returns in multiple jurisdictions. Our consolidated effective income tax rate could be materially adversely affected by several factors, including: changing tax laws, regulations and treaties, or the interpretation thereof (such as the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which, among other changes, introduced a 15% corporate minimum tax on certain United States corporations and a 1% excise tax on certain stock redemptions by United States corporations); tax policy initiatives and reforms under consideration (such as those related to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (“OECD”) Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, or BEPS, project, the European Commission’s state aid investigations and other initiatives); the practices of tax authorities in jurisdictions in which we operate; the resolution of issues arising from tax audits or examinations and any related interest or penalties. Such changes may include (but are not limited to) the taxation of operating income, investment income, dividends received or (in the specific context of withholding tax) dividends, royalties and interest paid.
We are unable to predict what tax reforms may be proposed or enacted in the future or what effect such changes would have on our business, but such changes, to the extent they are brought into tax legislation, regulations, policies or practices in jurisdictions in which we operate, could increase the estimated tax liability that we have expensed to date and paid or accrued on our Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, and otherwise affect our future results of operations, cash flows in a particular period and overall or effective tax rates in the future in countries where we have operations, reduce post-tax returns to our shareholders and increase the complexity, burden and cost of tax compliance.
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War, terrorism, other acts of violence or natural or man-made disasters may affect the markets in which we operate, our customers, our delivery of products and customer service, and could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
Our business may be adversely affected by instability, disruption or destruction in a geographic region in which we operate, regardless of cause, including war, terrorism, riot, civil insurrection or social unrest, and natural or man-made disasters, including famine, flood, fire, earthquake, storm or pandemic events and spread of disease. Such events may cause customers to suspend their decisions on using our services, make it impossible for us to render our services, cause restrictions, and give rise to sudden significant changes in regional and global economic conditions and cycles. These events also pose significant risks to our personnel and to physical facilities and operations, which could materially adversely affect our financial results.
Further, the current Israel-Hamas and Ukraine-Russia conflicts have created extreme volatility in the global financial markets and is expected to have further global economic consequences, including disruptions of the global supply chain and energy markets and heightened volatility of commodity and raw material prices. We have a subsidiary located in Israel. In addition, recently there has been increasing geopolitical tension between China and Taiwan that may affect future shipments from Taiwan based electronics suppliers for certain of our EV chargers. Any such volatility or disruptions may have adverse consequences on us or the third parties on whom we rely. If the equity and credit markets deteriorate, including as a result of political unrest or war, it may make any necessary debt or equity financing more difficult to obtain in a timely manner or on favorable terms, more costly or more dilutive. Our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected by any negative impact on the global economy, capital markets or commodity and raw material prices resulting from the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine, the recent geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan or any other geopolitical tensions.
We may be unable to successfully integrate recent acquisitions in a cost-effective and non-disruptive manner.
Our success depends on our ability to grow our business and enhance and broaden our product offerings in response to changing customer demands, competitive pressures and advances in technologies. We continue to search for viable acquisition candidates or strategic alliances that would expand our market opportunity and/or global presence. Accordingly, we have previously and may in the future pursue the acquisition of, investments in or joint ventures relating to, new businesses, products or technologies as a part of our growth strategy instead of developing them internally. Our future success will depend, in part, upon our ability to manage the expanded business following these transactions, including challenges related to the management and monitoring of new operations and associated increased costs and complexity associated with our acquisitions of SemaConnect, Envoy Technologies and Electric Blue, as well as future acquisitions. Other risks involving potential future and completed acquisitions and strategic investments include:
| ● | risks associated with conducting due diligence; | |
| ● | problems integrating the purchased businesses, products and technologies; | |
| ● | inability to achieve the anticipated synergies and overpaying for acquisitions or unanticipated costs associated with acquisitions; | |
| ● | invalid sales assumptions for potential acquisitions; | |
| ● | issues maintaining uniform standards, procedures, controls and policies; | |
| ● | diversion of management’s attention from our core business; | |
| ● | adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers, distributors and customers; | |
| ● | risks associated with entering new markets in which we have limited or no experience; | |
| ● | potential loss of key employees of acquired businesses; and | |
| ● | increased legal, accounting and compliance costs. |
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We compete with other companies for these opportunities, and we may be unable to consummate such acquisitions or joint ventures on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. In addition, acquired businesses may have ongoing or potential liabilities, legal claims (including tort and/or personal injury claims) or adverse operating issues that we fail to discover through due diligence prior to the acquisition.
Even if we are aware of such liabilities, claims or issues, we may not be able to accurately estimate the magnitude of the related liabilities and damages. In particular, to the extent that prior owners of any acquired businesses or properties failed to comply with or otherwise violated applicable laws or regulations, failed to fulfill their contractual obligations to their customers, or failed to satisfy legal obligations to employees or third parties, we, as the successor, may be financially responsible for these violations and failures and may suffer reputational harm or otherwise be adversely affected. Acquisitions also frequently result in the recording of goodwill and other intangible assets which are subject to potential impairment in the future that could harm our financial results. If we were to issue additional equity in connection with such acquisitions, this may dilute our stockholders.
The risk of loss of our intellectual property, trade secrets or other sensitive business or customer confidential information, and disruption of operations due to cyberattacks or data breaches could negatively impact our financial results.
Cyberattacks or data breaches could compromise confidential, business-critical information, cause disruptions in our operations, expose us to potential litigation or harm our reputation. We have important assets, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and other sensitive business-critical and/or confidential information which may be vulnerable to such incidents. While we have a comprehensive cybersecurity program that is continually reviewed, maintained and upgraded, we cannot assure that we are invulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches which, if significant, could negatively impact our business and financial results.
Risks Associated with Our Securities
We have a significant number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants and stock options, and the issuance of such shares could have a significant dilutive impact on our stockholders.
As of June 30, 2023, we had outstanding warrants to purchase 1,145,914 shares of common stock and stock options to purchase 946,685 shares of common stock. Our Articles of Incorporation authorize us to issue up to 500 million shares of common stock, which would permit us to issue up to an additional approximately 430.6 million authorized, unissued shares of common stock, after giving effect to the approximate number of shares of common stock currently outstanding and the number of shares reserved for issuance under warrants and stock options. Accordingly, we have the ability to issue a substantial number of additional shares of common stock in the future, which would dilute the percentage ownership held by existing stockholders.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could cause the market price of our common stock to decline. If there are more shares of common stock offered for sale than buyers are willing to purchase, then the market price of our common stock may decline to a market price at which buyers are willing to purchase the offered shares of common stock and sellers remain willing to sell the shares.
Our Articles of Incorporation grant our Board the power to issue additional shares of common and preferred stock and to designate additional series of preferred stock, all without stockholder approval.
We are authorized to issue 540,000,000 shares of capital stock, of which 40,000,000 shares are authorized as preferred stock. Our Board, without any action by our stockholders, may designate and issue shares of preferred stock in such series as it deems appropriate and establish the rights, preferences and privileges of such shares, including dividends, liquidation and voting rights, provided it is consistent with Nevada law.
The rights of holders of our preferred stock that may be issued could be superior to the rights of holders of our shares of common stock. The designation and issuance of shares of capital stock having preferential rights could adversely affect other rights appurtenant to shares of our common stock. Further, any issuances of additional stock (common or preferred) will dilute the percentage of ownership interest of then-current holders of our capital stock and may dilute our book value per share.
Certain provisions of our corporate governing documents and Nevada law could discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition at a premium price.
Certain provisions of our organizational documents and Nevada law could discourage potential acquisition proposals, delay or prevent a change in control of our company, or limit the price that investors may be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. For example, our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws permit us to issue, without any further vote or action by stockholders, up to 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series and, with respect to each series, to fix the number of shares constituting the series and the designation of the series, the voting powers (if any) of the shares of the series, and the preferences and relative, participating, optional, and other special rights, if any, and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the shares of the series.
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research reports about our business, our share price and/or trading volume could decline.
The trading market for our common stock will, to some extent, depend on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. If one or more of the analysts who cover us from time to time should downgrade our shares or change their opinion of our business prospects, our share price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of our company or fails to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our share price or trading volume to decline.
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We may issue and sell shares of our common stock having aggregate sales proceeds of up to $213,471,838 from time to time. Because there is no minimum offering amount required as a condition to close this offering, the actual total public offering amount, commissions, expenses, and proceeds to us, if any, are not determinable at this time but will be reported in our periodic reports.
We anticipate using the net proceeds, if any, from the sale of our shares of common stock offered by us to supplement our operating cash flows to fund EV charging station deployment and to finance the costs of acquiring or investing in competitive and complementary businesses, products and technologies as a part of our growth strategy. We currently have no definitive commitments or agreements with respect to any such acquisitions or investments.
We also plan to use any remaining proceeds we receive for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Other corporate purposes include amounts required to pay for continuing product development expenses, salaries, professional fees, public reporting costs, office-related expenses and other corporate expenses, including interest and overhead.
Pending use of the proceeds as described above, we intend to invest most of the net proceeds from this offering in short-term, investment-grade, interest-bearing securities.
The amounts and timing of our use of the net proceeds from this offering, if any, will depend on a number of factors, such as the timing and progress of our EV charging station deployment efforts, the timing and progress of any partnering and collaboration efforts and technological advances. As of the date of this prospectus supplement, we cannot specify with certainty all of the particular uses for the net proceeds to be received by from this offering. Accordingly, our management will have broad discretion in the timing and application of these proceeds.
Any portion of the $213,471,838 included in this prospectus supplement not previously sold or included in an active placement notice pursuant to the Sales Agreement, may be later made available for sale in other offerings pursuant to the accompanying base prospectus, and if no shares have been sold under the Sales Agreement, the full $213,471,838 of shares of common stock may be later made available for sale in other offerings pursuant to the accompanying base prospectus.
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We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings for use in the operation of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to declare cash dividends will be made at the discretion of our Board and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, general business conditions, contractual limitations and other factors that our Board may deem relevant.
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If you invest in this offering, your ownership interest will be immediately diluted to the extent of the difference between the public offering price per share and the as adjusted net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering. We calculate net tangible book value per share by dividing the net tangible book value, which is the total tangible assets less total liabilities, by the number of outstanding shares of our common stock. Dilution represents the difference between the portion of the amount per share paid by purchasers of shares in this offering and the as adjusted net tangible book value per share of our common stock immediately after giving effect to this offering. Our net tangible book value as of June 30, 2023 was approximately $61.3 million, or $0.96 per share.
After giving effect to the sale of our common stock during the term of the Sales Agreement with the Sales Agents in the aggregate amount of $213,471,838 at an assumed offering price of $2.34 per share, the closing price of our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market on October 27, 2023, and after deducting commissions and estimated aggregate offering expenses payable by us, on an as-adjusted basis assuming 63,994,317 outstanding shares of common stock, consisting of shares outstanding as of June 30, 2023, our net tangible book value as of June 30, 2023 would have been approximately $270.4 million, or approximately $1.74 per share of common stock. This represents an immediate increase in the net tangible book value of approximately $0.78 per share to our existing stockholders and an immediate dilution in net tangible book value of approximately $0.60 per share to new investors.
The following table illustrates this per share dilution based on shares outstanding as of June 30, 2023:
| Assumed public offering price per share | $ | 2.34 | ||||||
| Net tangible book value per share as of June 30, 2023 | $ | 0.96 | ||||||
| Increase per share attributable to the offering | $ | 0.78 | ||||||
| As adjusted net tangible book value per share after this offering | $ | 1.74 | ||||||
| Dilution per share to investors participating in this offering | $ | 0.60 |
The above discussion and tables excludes 1,145,914 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants, and 946,685 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options under our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, each as of June 30, 2023.
To the extent that any of these warrants or stock options are exercised, new options are issued under our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan and subsequently exercised or we issue additional shares of common stock or securities convertible and exercisable into shares of common stock in the future, there will be further dilution to investors participating in this offering.
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We have entered into a Sales Agreement with the Sales Agents under which we may issue and sell from time to time up to $250,000,000 of our common stock through the Sales Agents, acting as our agents, or directly to the Sales Agents, acting as principals. As of the date of this prospectus supplement, we have issued and sold $36,528,162 of our common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement and the Prior Prospectus Supplement. We are filing this prospectus supplement for the offer and sale, from time to time through the Sales Agents, acting as our agents, or directly to the Sales Agents, acting as principals, of up to the remaining $213,471,838 of shares of our common stock that has not been sold under the Sales Agreement. The Sales Agreement was previously filed with the SEC on a Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. The shares of common stock offered hereby will be sold in ordinary brokers’ transactions on The Nasdaq Capital Market or otherwise, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, in block transactions, in negotiated transactions, in any manner permitted by applicable law or as otherwise agreed with the Sales Agents.
Upon delivery of a placement notice, the Sales Agent receiving the notice may offer the common stock subject to the terms and conditions of the Sales Agreement on a daily basis or as otherwise agreed upon by us and the Sales Agent. We will designate the maximum amount of common stock to be sold through the Sales Agent on a daily basis or otherwise determine such maximum amount together with the Sales Agent. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Sales Agreement, the Sales Agents will use their commercially reasonable efforts to sell on our behalf all of the shares of common stock requested to be sold by us. We may instruct a Sales Agent not to sell common stock if the sales cannot be effected at or above the price designated by us in any such instruction. We or the Sales Agent may suspend the offering of the common stock being made through the Sales Agent under the Sales Agreement at any time.
We will pay each of the Sales Agents a total commission, for its services in acting as agent in the sale of our common stock up to 3% of the gross sales price per share of all shares sold through it as Sales Agent under the Sales Agreement. Because there is no minimum offering amount required as a condition to close this offering, the actual total public offering amount, commissions and proceeds to us, if any, are not determinable at this time. In addition, we have agreed to reimburse the Sales Agents for the fees and disbursements of their counsel, payable upon execution of the Sales Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, in addition to certain ongoing disbursements of their legal counsel. We estimate that the total expenses of the offering payable by us, excluding commissions payable to the Sales Agents under the Sales Agreement, will be approximately $300,000.
Settlement for sales of common stock will occur on the second business day following the date on which any sales are made, or on some other date that is agreed upon by us and the Sales Agent in connection with a particular transaction, in return for payment of the net proceeds to us. Sales of our common stock as contemplated in this prospectus supplement will be settled through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company or by such other means as we and the Sales Agent may agree upon. There is no arrangement for funds to be received in an escrow, trust or similar arrangement.
The Sales Agents are not required to sell any specific amount of securities, but will act as our sales agents using commercially reasonable efforts, consistent with their sales and trading practices under the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Sales Agreement. In connection with the sales of the common stock on our behalf, the Sales Agents may be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act, and the compensation to them will be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts. We have also agreed in the Sales Agreement to provide indemnification and contribution to the Sales Agents with respect to certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
The offering of our common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement will terminate automatically upon the sale of all shares of our common stock subject to the Sales Agreement or as otherwise permitted therein. We or the Sales Agents may terminate the Sales Agreement at any time upon written notice to the other party.
Any portion of the $213,471,838 included in this prospectus supplement not previously sold or included in an active placement notice pursuant to the Sales Agreement, may be later made available for sale in other offerings pursuant to the accompanying base prospectus, and if no shares have been sold under the Sales Agreement, the full $213,471,838 of securities may be later made available for sale in other offerings pursuant to the accompanying base prospectus.
Our common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the trading symbol “BLNK.” The transfer agent for our common stock is Worldwide Stock Transfer, LLC.
The Sales Agents and/or their respective affiliates have in the past and may in the future provide various investment banking, commercial banking, financial advisory and other financial services for us and our affiliates, for which services they have received and may in the future receive customary fees. In the course of their business, the Sales Agents may actively trade our securities for their own account or for the accounts of customers, and, accordingly, the Sales Agents may at any time hold long or short positions in such securities. The Sales Agents and their respective affiliates may also communicate independent investment recommendations, market color or trading ideas and/or publish or express independent research views in respect of such securities or instruments and may at any time hold, or recommend to clients that they should acquire, long and/or short positions in such securities and instruments. This prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus in electronic format may be made available on a website maintained by the Sales Agents, who may distribute this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus electronically.
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The following description is a summary of the terms of our common stock, which is registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. The following description is qualified in its entirety by reference to our Articles of Incorporation, and Bylaws, each of which is incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement, and certain applicable provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes.
General
Our authorized capital stock consists of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. As of October 27, 2023, 67,261,498 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding, and no shares of preferred stock were issued or outstanding.
Dividend Rights. Subject to preferences that may apply to any shares of preferred stock outstanding at the time, the holders of our common stock may, pursuant to Article VI of our Bylaws, receive dividends out of funds legally available if our board, in its discretion, determines to issue dividends and then only at the times and in the amounts that our board may determine. We have not paid any dividends on our common stock and do not contemplate doing so in the foreseeable future.
Voting Rights. In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes Section 78.350, holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. We have not provided for cumulative voting for the election of directors in our Articles of Incorporation.
No Preemptive or Similar Rights. In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes Section 78.267, our common stock is not entitled to preemptive rights and is not subject to conversion, redemption or sinking fund provisions.
Right to Receive Liquidation Distribution. In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes Sections 78.565 to 78.620, if we become subject to a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, the assets legally available for distribution to our stockholders would be distributable among the holders of our common stock and our participating preferred stock outstanding at that time, subject to prior satisfaction of all outstanding debt and liabilities and the preferential rights and payment of liquidation preferences on any outstanding shares of preferred stock.
Fully Paid and Non-Assessable. In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes Sections 78.195 and 78.211 and the assessment of our Board, all of the outstanding shares of our common stock are fully paid and nonassessable.
Nasdaq Capital Market. Our shares of common stock are traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “BLNK.”
Transfer Agent and Registrar. The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Worldwide Stock Transfer, LLC, Hackensack, New Jersey.
Blank Check Preferred Stock
We are authorized to issue 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. Pursuant to our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors (the “Board”) is authorized to authorize and issue preferred stock and to fix the designations, preferences and rights of the preferred stock pursuant to a board resolution. Our Board may designate the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of the preferred stock, including dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, redemption rights, liquidation preference, sinking fund terms and the number of shares constituting any series or the designation of any series.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Nevada Law and Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes and our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws could make it more difficult to acquire us by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest or otherwise, or to remove incumbent officers and directors. These provisions, summarized below, would be expected to discourage certain types of takeover practices and takeover bids our Board may consider inadequate and to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us to first negotiate with us. We believe that the benefits of increased protection of our ability to negotiate with the proponent of an unfriendly or unsolicited proposal to acquire or restructure us will outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging takeover or acquisition proposals because, among other things, negotiation of these proposals could result in an improvement of their terms.
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Blank Check Preferred. Our Articles of Incorporation permit our Board to issue preferred stock with voting, conversion and exchange rights that could negatively affect the voting power or other rights of our common stockholders. The issuance of our preferred stock could delay or prevent a change of control of our company.
Board Vacancies to be filled by Remaining Directors. Our Bylaws provide that casual vacancies on the Board may be filled by the remaining directors then in office.
Removal of Directors by Stockholders. Our Bylaws and the Nevada Revised Statutes provide that directors may be removed with or without cause at any time by a vote of two-thirds of the stockholders entitled to vote thereon, at a special meeting of the stockholders called for that purpose.
Stockholder Action. Our Bylaws provide that special meetings of the stockholders may be called by the Board or such person or persons authorized by the Board.
Amendments to our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, our Articles of Incorporation may not be amended by stockholder action alone. Amendments to our Articles of Incorporation require a board resolution approved by the majority of the outstanding capital stock entitled to vote. Our Bylaws may only be amended by a majority vote of the stockholders at any annual meeting or special meeting called for that purpose. Subject to the right of stockholders as described in the immediately preceding sentence, the Board has the power to make, adopt, alter, amend and repeal, from time to time, our Bylaws.
Nevada Anti-Takeover Statute. We may be subject to Nevada’s Combination with Interested Stockholders Statute (Nevada Revised Statutes Sections 78.411 to 78.444) which prohibits an “interested stockholder” from entering into a “combination” with the corporation, unless certain conditions are met. An “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, beneficially owns (or within the prior two years, did beneficially own) 10% or more of the corporation’s capital stock entitled to vote.
Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
The Nevada Revised Statutes limit or eliminate the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties as directors. Our Bylaws include provisions that require the company to indemnify our directors or officers against monetary damages for actions taken as a director or officer of our company. We are also expressly authorized to carry directors’ and officers’ insurance to protect our directors, officers, employees and agents for certain liabilities. Our Articles of Incorporation do not contain any limiting language regarding director immunity from liability.
The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions under Nevada Revised Statutes and in our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. However, these provisions do not limit or eliminate our rights, or those of any stockholder, to seek non-monetary relief such as injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s fiduciary duties. Moreover, the provisions do not alter the liability of directors under the federal securities laws. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent that, in a class action or direct suit, we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.
Authorized but Unissued Shares
Our authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock will be available for future issuance without stockholder approval, except as may be required under the listing rules of any stock exchange on which our common stock is then listed. We may use additional shares for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public offerings to raise additional capital, corporate acquisitions and employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock could render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of our company by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise.
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Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, New York, New York, will pass upon the validity of the issuance of the common stock offered by this prospectus supplement as our counsel. Certain legal matters in connection with this offering will be passed upon for the Sales Agents by Latham & Watkins LLP.
The consolidated financial statements of Blink Charging Co. as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and Blink Charging Co.’s effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, have been audited by Marcum LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their reports, which are incorporated herein by reference. Marcum LLP’s report on Blink Charging Co.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022 expressed an adverse opinion because of the existence of material weaknesses identified therein. The consolidated financial statements of Blink Charging Co. are incorporated by reference in this registration statement in reliance on the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement, of which this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus are a part, under the Securities Act, to register the shares of common stock offered by this prospectus supplement. However, this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus do not contain all of the information contained in the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules to the registration statement. We encourage you to carefully read the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules to the registration statement.
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including us.
Our common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “BLNK.” General information about our company, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as well as any amendments and exhibits to those reports, are available free of charge through our website at www.blinkcharging.com as soon as reasonably practicable after we file them with, or furnish them to, the SEC. Information on, or that can be accessed through, our website is not incorporated into this prospectus supplement or other securities filings and is not a part of these filings.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
We “incorporate by reference” into this prospectus supplement the information we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is an important part of this prospectus supplement and information that we file subsequently with the SEC will automatically update this prospectus supplement. We incorporate by reference the documents listed below and any filings we make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14, or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after initial filing of the registration statement that contains the prospectus and prior to the time that we sell all the securities offered by this prospectus supplement (in each case, except for the information furnished under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 in any current report on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A):
| ● | Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on March 14, 2023, as amended on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on May 1, 2023; | |
| ● | Our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on May 10, 2023, and June 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on August 9, 2023; | |
| ● | Our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 6, 2023 (Item 8.01 only), February 7, 2023, April 24, 2023, April 27, 2023, May 5, 2023, June 23, 2023, July 25, 2023, September 1, 2023, and September 15, 2023; and | |
| ● | The description of our common stock contained or incorporated by reference in our Registration Statement on Form 8-A, filed on February 7, 2018, including any amendment or reports filed for the purpose of updating this description. |
You may request a copy of these filings (other than an exhibit to a filing unless that exhibit is specifically incorporated by reference into that filing) at no cost, by writing to or telephoning us at the following address:
Blink Charging Co.
605 Lincoln Road, 5th Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 521-0200
Attn: Corporate Secretary
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PART II
Information Not Required In Prospectus
Item 14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The following is a statement of the estimated expenses, to be paid solely by the registrant, of the issuance and distribution of the securities being registered hereby (the selling stockholders will not be responsible for any such expenses):
| SEC registration fee | $ | 59,040 | ||
| Legal fees and expenses | (1 | ) | ||
| Accounting fees and expenses | (1 | ) | ||
| Printing fees and expenses | (1 | ) | ||
| Transfer agent fees and expenses | (1 | ) | ||
| Miscellaneous expenses | (1 | ) | ||
| Total expenses | $ | (1 | ) |
| (1) | These fees are calculated based on the securities offered and the number of issuances and, accordingly, cannot be estimated at this time. |
Item 15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Nevada Corporate Law
The Nevada Revised Statutes limit or eliminate the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties as directors. Our bylaws include provisions that require the company to indemnify our directors or officers against monetary damages for actions taken as a director or officer of our company. We are also expressly authorized to carry directors’ and officers’ insurance to protect our directors, officers, employees and agents for certain liabilities. Our articles of incorporation do not contain any limiting language regarding director immunity from liability.
The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions under Nevada Revised Statutes and our bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. However, these provisions do not limit or eliminate our rights, or those of any stockholder, to seek non-monetary relief such as injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s fiduciary duties. Moreover, the provisions do not alter the liability of directors under the federal securities laws. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent that, in a class action or direct suit, we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.
Indemnification Agreements
We have entered into separate indemnification agreements with our directors and executive officers, in addition to indemnification provided for in our bylaws. These agreements, among other things, provide for indemnification of our directors and executive officers for certain expenses, judgments, fines and settlement amounts, among others, incurred by such person in any action or proceeding arising out of such person’s services as a director or executive officer in any capacity. We believe that these provisions in our bylaws and indemnification agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and executive officers.
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The above description of the indemnification provisions of our bylaws and our indemnification agreements is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to these documents, each of which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit to this prospectus.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling our company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
Item 16. Exhibits.
| * | To the extent required, to be filed either by an amendment to the Registration Statement or as an exhibit to a report filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and incorporated herein by reference. |
| ** | Filed herewith. |
| *** | To be filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K or pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 and incorporated herein by reference. |
| ^ | Previously Filed. |
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Item 17. Undertakings.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
| (i) | To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act. | |
| (ii) | To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement. | |
| (iii) | To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement; |
provided, however, that paragraphs (1)(i), (1)(ii) and (1)(iii) above do not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the SEC by the Registrant pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser:
| (i) | Each prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and | |
| (ii) | Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by Section 10(a) of the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date. |
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(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
| (i) | Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; | |
| (ii) | Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant; | |
| (iii) | The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and | |
| (iv) | Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser. |
(6) That, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each filing of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(7) To file an application for the purpose of determining the eligibility of the trustee to act under subsection (a) of Section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the SEC under Section 305(b)(2) of the Trust Indenture Act.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Miami Beach, Florida, on October 31, 2023.
| BLINK CHARGING CO. | ||
| By: | /s/ Brendan S. Jones | |
| Brendan S. Jones | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) | ||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Signature | Title | Date | ||
| /s/ Brendan S. Jones | President and Chief Executive Officer and Director (principal executive officer) | October 31, 2023 | ||
| Brendan S. Jones | ||||
| /s/ Michael P. Rama | Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) | October 31, 2023 | ||
| Michael P. Rama | ||||
| * | Chairman | October 31, 2023 | ||
| Ritsaart J.M. van Montfrans | ||||
| * | Director | October 31, 2023 | ||
| Aviv Hillo | ||||
| * | Director | October 31, 2023 | ||
| Jack Levine | ||||
| * | Director | October 31, 2023 | ||
| Kristina A. Peterson | ||||
| * | Director | October 31, 2023 | ||
| Mahidhar Reddy | ||||
| * | Director | October 31, 2023 | ||
| Cedric L. Richmond |
| *By: | /s/ Michael P. Rama |
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| Name: | Michael P. Rama | |
| Title: | Attorney-in-Fact |
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Exhibit 5.1
October 31, 2023
Blink Charging Co.
605 Lincoln Road, 5th Floor
Miami
Beach, Florida 33139
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-3
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as legal counsel to Blink Charging Co., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-275123), originally filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on October 20, 2023 (as it may be amended, the “Registration Statement”), under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), relating to the offering by the Company from time to time, pursuant to Rule 415 under the Act, of up to $400,000,000 aggregate dollar amount of any combination of (i) shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), including Common Stock that may be issued upon the conversion of Debt Securities (as defined below) or the exercise of Warrants (as defined below); (ii) shares of the Company’s preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Preferred Stock”), which may be issued in one or more series, including Preferred Stock that may be issued upon the conversion of Debt Securities or the exercise of Warrants; (iii) senior debt securities of the Company (“Senior Debt Securities”); (iv) subordinated debt securities of the Company (“Subordinated Debt Securities” and, collectively with the Senior Debt Securities, the “Debt Securities”); (v) warrants to purchase Common Stock, Preferred Stock or Debt Securities, or other securities, currencies or commodities (“Warrants”); (vi) subscription rights (“Rights”) entitling the holders thereof to purchase shares of our Common Stock, Preferred Stock or our Debt Securities; and (vii) units consisting of Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Debt Securities or Warrants, in any combination (“Units”).
The offering of Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Debt Securities, Warrants, Rights and Units (collectively, the “Securities”) will be as set forth in the prospectus supplement contained in the Registration Statement (the “Prospectus”), as supplemented by one or more supplements to the Prospectus (each, a “Prospectus Supplement”). The preferences, limitations and relative rights of shares of any series of Preferred Stock will be set forth in a Certificate of Designation (a “Certificate of Designation”). The Senior Debt Securities and the Subordinated Debt Securities may each be issued pursuant to an indenture between the Company and a bank or trust company to be appointed in the future and duly qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the “Trust Indenture Act”), as trustee (a “Trustee”), in the forms filed as Exhibits 4.4 and 4.5, respectively, to the Registration Statement and one or more board resolutions, supplements thereto or officer’s certificates thereunder (such indentures, together with the applicable board resolution, supplement or officer’s certificate pertaining to the applicable series of Debt Securities, the “Indenture”). The Warrants may be issued pursuant to a warrant agreement (a “Warrant Agreement”) to be entered into between the Company and a bank or trust company to be named, as warrant agent. The Rights may be issued pursuant to a rights agreement (a “Rights Agreement”) to be entered into between the Company and a bank or trust company to be named, as rights agent. The Units may be issued pursuant to a unit agreement (a “Unit Agreement”) to be entered into between the Company and a bank or trust company to be named, as unit agent. The Securities may include shares of Common Stock held by selling stockholders.
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We have made such legal and factual examinations and inquiries, including an examination of originals or copies certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction of such documents, corporate records and instruments, as we have deemed necessary or appropriate for purposes of this opinion. In our examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals and the conformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies. As to facts material to the opinions, statements and assumptions expressed herein, we have, with your consent, relied upon oral or written statements and representations of officers and other representatives of the Company and others. We have not independently verified such factual matters.
In expressing our opinions below, we have assumed that:
| (a) | the Registration Statement (including any and all required post-effective amendments thereto) will have become effective under the Act and will comply with all applicable laws; | |
| (b) | the Registration Statement (including any and all required post-effective amendments thereto) will be effective under the Act and will comply with all applicable laws at the time the Securities are offered or sold as contemplated by the Registration Statement (including any and all required post-effective amendments thereto), the Prospectus and the applicable Prospectus Supplement(s); | |
| (c) | no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement (including any and all required post-effective amendments thereto) will have been issued and remain in effect; | |
| (d) | a Prospectus Supplement describing the Securities offered thereby and the offering thereof and complying with all applicable laws will have been prepared and filed with the Commission; | |
| (e) | the Securities will be offered and sold in the form and with the terms set forth in the Registration Statement (including any and all required post-effective amendments thereto), the Prospectus and the applicable Prospectus Supplement(s) and the organizational documents of the Company; |
| (f) | the Securities will be offered and sold in compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws and in the manner stated in the Registration Statement (including any and all required post-effective amendments thereto), the Prospectus and the applicable Prospectus Supplement(s); | |
| (g) | the Company will have obtained any and all legally required consents, approvals, authorizations and other orders of the Commission and any and all other regulatory authorities and other third parties necessary to offer and sell the Securities being offered; | |
| (h) | the Securities offered and sold comply with all requirements and restrictions, if any, applicable to the Company, whether imposed by any court or governmental or regulatory body having jurisdiction over the Company; |
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| (i) | a definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement (each, a “Purchase Agreement”) with respect to any Securities offered and sold will have been duly authorized and validly executed and delivered by the Company and the other parties thereto; | |
| (j) | the Indenture will be duly qualified under the Trust Indenture Act and the applicable Trustee is qualified to act as trustee under the Indenture; | |
| (k) | any Securities or other securities issuable upon conversion, exchange or exercise of any Security being offered and sold will be duly authorized, created and, if appropriate, reserved for issuance upon such conversion, exchange or exercise; and | |
| (l) | any Securities to be sold by selling stockholders are duly authorized, fully paid and nonassessable. |
Our opinions expressed below are subject to the qualifications that we express no opinion as to the applicability of, compliance with or effect of: (i) any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, preference, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting the rights and remedies of creditors generally; (ii) general principles of equity, whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law (including the possible unavailability of specific performance or injunctive relief), concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing, and the discretion of the court before which a proceeding is brought; or (iii) public policy considerations that may limit the rights of parties to obtain certain remedies.
We express no opinion as to (i) any provision to the extent it requires any party to indemnify any other person against loss in obtaining the currency due following a court judgment rendered in another currency, (ii) any provision providing for the indemnification of or contribution to a party with respect to a liability where such indemnification or contribution is contrary to public policy, (iii) any provision for liquidated damages, default interest, late charges, monetary penalties, prepayment or make-whole premiums or other economic remedies to the extent such provisions are deemed to constitute a penalty, (iv) consents to, or restrictions upon, governing law, jurisdiction, venue, arbitration, remedies or judicial relief, (v) any provision requiring the payment of attorneys’ fees, where such payment is contrary to law or public policy, (vi) any provision requiring the payment of interest on interest, (vii) the creation, validity, attachment, perfection, or priority of any lien or security interest, (viii) advance waivers of claims, defenses, rights granted by law, or notice, opportunity for hearing, evidentiary requirements, statutes of limitation, trial by jury or at law, or other procedural rights, (ix) waivers of broadly or vaguely stated rights, (x) provisions for exclusivity, election or cumulation of rights or remedies, (xi) provisions authorizing or validating conclusive or discretionary determinations, (xii) grants of setoff rights, (xiii) proxies, powers and trusts, (xiv) provisions prohibiting, restricting, or requiring consent to assignment or transfer of any right or property, (xv) provisions purporting to make a guarantor primarily liable rather than as a surety, (xvi) provisions purporting to waive modifications of any guaranteed obligation to the extent such modification constitutes a novation, (xvii) any provision to the extent it requires that a claim with respect to a security denominated in other than U.S. dollars (or a judgment in respect of such a claim) be converted into U.S. dollars at a rate of exchange at a particular date, to the extent applicable law otherwise provides, (xviii) compliance with any usury laws, (xix) the severability, if invalid, of provisions to the foregoing effect, (xx) the securities or “blue sky” laws of any state to the offer or sale of the Securities, and (xxi) the antifraud provisions of the securities or other laws of any jurisdiction.
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We have also assumed, with your consent, that: (i) the Debt Securities, Warrants, Rights, Units and the applicable Indenture, Warrant Agreement, Rights Agreement and Unit Agreement (collectively, the “Documents”) will each be duly authorized, executed and delivered by the parties thereto; (ii) each of the Documents will constitute legally valid and binding obligations of the parties thereto other than the Company, enforceable against each of them in accordance with their respective terms; and (iii) the status of each of the Documents as legally valid and binding obligations of the parties thereto will not be affected by any (a) breaches of, or defaults under, any agreements or instruments, (b) violations of any statutes, rules, regulations or court or governmental orders, or (c) failures to obtain required consents, approvals or authorizations from, or to make required registrations, declarations or filings with, any governmental authorities or other third parties.
Subject to the foregoing and the other matters set forth herein, it is our opinion that, as of the date hereof:
| 1. | The Common Stock will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable at such time as: (a) the terms of the issuance and sale of the Common Stock have been duly authorized by appropriate action of the Company; and (b) the Common Stock has been duly issued and paid for as contemplated by the Registration Statement, the Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement relating thereto. | |
| 2. | The Preferred Stock will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable at such time as: (a) the terms of the issuance and sale of the Preferred Stock have been duly authorized by appropriate action of the Company; (b) a Certificate of Designation relating to the applicable series of Preferred Stock has been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada in the form and manner required by law; and (c) the Preferred Stock has been duly issued and paid for as contemplated by the Registration Statement, the Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement relating thereto. | |
| 3. | The Debt Securities will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company at such time as: (a) the applicable Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and the Trustee; (b) the forms and the terms of the Debt Securities and their issuance and sale have been duly established in conformity with the applicable Indenture and approved by appropriate action of the Company; (c) the Debt Securities have been duly executed and delivered by the Company and authenticated by the Trustee in accordance with the applicable Indenture; and (d) the Debt Securities have been issued and paid for as contemplated by the Registration Statement, the Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement relating thereto. | |
| 4. | The Warrants will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company at such time as: (a) the applicable Warrant Agreement relating to the Warrants has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and the applicable warrant agent; (b) the forms and the terms of the Warrants and their issuance and sale have been duly established in conformity with the applicable Warrant Agreement and approved by appropriate action of the Company; (c) the Warrants have been duly executed and delivered by the Company and authenticated by the applicable warrant agent in accordance with the applicable Warrant Agreement; and (d) the Warrants have been issued and paid for as contemplated by the Registration Statement, the Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement relating thereto. |
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| 5. | The Rights will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company at such time as: (a) the applicable Rights Agreement relating to the Rights has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and the applicable rights agent; (b) the forms and the terms of the Rights and their issuance and sale have been duly established in conformity with the applicable Rights Agreement and approved by appropriate action of the Company; (c) the Rights have been duly executed and delivered by the Company and authenticated by the applicable rights agent in accordance with the applicable Rights Agreement; and (d) the Rights have been issued and paid for as contemplated by the Registration Statement, the Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement relating thereto. | |
| 6. | The Units will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company at such time as: (a) the applicable Unit Agreement relating to the Units has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and the applicable unit agent; (b) the terms of the Units (including the Securities underlying the Units) and their issuance and sale have been duly established in conformity with the applicable Unit Agreement and approved by appropriate action of the Company; (c) the Units (and the Securities underlying the Units) have been duly executed and delivered by the Company and authenticated by the applicable unit agent in accordance with the applicable Unit Agreement; and (d) the Units have been issued and paid for as contemplated by the Registration Statement, the Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement relating thereto. |
This opinion is to be used only in connection with the offer and sale of the Securities while the Registration Statement and any and all post-effective amendments thereto are effective.
This opinion is being delivered solely for the benefit of the Company and such other persons as are entitled to rely upon it pursuant to applicable provisions of the Securities Act. This opinion may not be used, quoted, relied upon or referred to for any other purpose nor may this opinion be used, quoted, relied upon or referred to by any other person, for any purpose, without our prior written consent.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to our firm in the Prospectus under the heading “Legal Matters.” In giving such consent, we do not admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder.
| Very truly yours, | |
| /s/ Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP | |
| OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP |
Exhibit 5.2
October 31, 2023
Blink Charging Co.
605 Lincoln Road, 5th Floor
Miami
Beach, Florida 33139
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as counsel to Blink Charging Co., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-275123), originally filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on October 20, 2023 (as it may be amended, the “Registration Statement”), and the prospectus included therein (as it may be amended, the “Prospectus”) relating to the offer and sale from time to time of shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), up to a maximum aggregate offering price of $213,471,838 pursuant to the sales agreement, dated September 2, 2022 between the Company and Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., ThinkEquity LLC, H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC and Roth Capital Partners, LLC.
We have reviewed and are familiar with such documents, corporate proceedings and other matters as we have considered relevant or necessary as a basis for the opinions in this letter. Based on the foregoing, we are of the opinion that the Shares have been duly authorized and, when issued and sold by the Company in the manner described in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus and in accordance with the resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to our firm in the Prospectus under the heading “Legal Matters.” In giving such consent, we do not admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder.
| Very truly yours, | |
| /s/ Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP | |
| OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP |
Exhibit 23.3
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Consent
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Blink Charging Co. on Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 (File No. 333-275123) of our report dated March 14, 2023, with respect to our audits of the consolidated financial statements of Blink Charging Co. as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and our report dated March 14, 2023 with respect to our audit on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Blink Charging Co. as of December 31, 2022, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended on Form 10-K/A, of Blink Charging Co. as of December 31, 2022.
Our report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting expressed an adverse opinion because of the existence of material weaknesses.
We also consent to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in such Prospectus.
/s/ Marcum llp
Marcum llp
New York, NY
October 31, 2023