As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 11, 2025

Registration No. 333-284247​

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Amendment No. 1
to

FORM S-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

Under
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933​

CONNECTM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

2 Mount Royal Avenue, Suite 550
Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
617-395-1333

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)​

Bhaskar Panigrahi
Chief Executive Officer
2 Mount Royal Avenue, Suite 550
Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
617-395-1333

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)​

With copies to:

Mitchell S. Nussbaum, Esq.
Alex Weniger-Araujo, Esq.
Loeb & Loeb LLP
345 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10154
Telephone: (212) 407-4000

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:   From time to time after the effective date. If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933 check the following box. ☒

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐

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 the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the SEC, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

The information in this prospectus 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 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.

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUSSUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2025

CONNECTM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC.

Up to 51,666,622 Shares of Common Stock,
(Including up to 12,990,000 Shares of Common Stock Issuable
Upon Exercise of Warrants) and
3,790,000 Private Warrants

This prospectus relates to the possible resale from time to time by the selling security holders named herein (the “Selling Securityholders” of up to 51,666,622 shares of our common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), which consists of:

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Up to 3,893,680 shares of Company Common Stock issuable to Sri Sid LLC, pursuant to a Note Conversion Agreement dated as of September 12, 2024, by and between the Company and Sri Sid LLC;

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Up to 2,121,800 shares of Company Common Stock issuable to Arumilli LLC, pursuant to a Note Conversion Agreement dated as of September 12, 2024, by and between the Company and Arumilli LLC;

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Up to 303,000 shares of Company Common Stock issuable to Sree Nalla, an individual, pursuant to a Note Conversion Agreement dated as of September 12, 2024, by and between the Company and Sree Nalla;

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Up to 431,437 shares of Company Common Stock issuable to IT Corpz Inc., pursuant to a Note and Payable Conversion Agreement dated as of September 24, 2024, by and between the Company and IT Corpz Inc.;

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Up to 2,492,474 shares of Company Common Stock issuable to Libertas Funding LLC, pursuant to a Debt Conversion Agreement dated as of September 24, 2024, by and between the Company and Libertas Funding LLC.;

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Up to 549,197 shares of Company Common Stock issuable to Monterrey Acquisition Sponsor LLC, pursuant to a Note Conversion Agreement dated as of September 24, 2024, by and between the Company and Monterrey Acquisition Sponsor LLC;

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136,000 shares of Company Common Stock issuable to MZHCI, LLC, pursuant to a Debt Conversion Agreement dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between the Company and MZHCI, LLC.;

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72,800 shares of Company Common Stock issued to George A. Neighoff, an individual, pursuant to a Debt Conversion Agreement dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between the Company and George A. Neighoff;

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206,234 shares of Company Common Stock issued to KLR Holdings Inc., pursuant to a Debt Conversion Agreement dated as of December 1, 2024, by and between the Company and KLR Holdings Inc. (the shares of Company Common Stock set forth in paragraphs (a) through (i) being hereinafter referred to as the “Conversion Shares”);

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150,000 shares of Company Common Stock issued to Outside The Box Capital, Inc., pursuant to a Marketing Services Agreement dated as of July 25, 2024, by and between the Company and Outside Box Capital Inc.;

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35,000 shares of Company Common Stock issued to Jamal Khurshid, an individual, pursuant to a Services Agreement dated as of December 1, 2024, by and between the Company and Jamal Khurshid;

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100,000 shares of Company Common Stock issued to LU2 Holdings, LLC pursuant to a Services Agreement dated as of December 1, 2024, by and between the Company and LU2 Holdings, LLC (the shares of Company Common Stock set forth in paragraphs (j) through (l) being hereinafter referred to as the “Service Agreements Shares”);

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88,000 shares of Company Common Stock issued to Srimulli Renewable LLC pursuant to a Transfer Agreement dated as of October 1, 2024 by and between the Company and Srimulli Renewable LLC, in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Green Energy Gains Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (“Green Energy”)”;

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72,000 shares of Company Common Stock issued to Gregory Kendall, an individual, pursuant to a s Transfer Agreement dated as of October 1, 2024 by and between the Company and Gregory Kendall, in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Green Energy (the shares of Company Common Stock set forth in paragraphs (m) and (n) being hereinafter referred to as the “Green Energy Shares”);

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125,000 shares of Company Common Stock issued to Benjamin Securities, Inc., pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated as of October 2, 2024, by and between the Company and Benjamin Securities, Inc. (the “Benjamin Shares”);

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600,000 shares of Company Common Stock issued to Roth Capital Partners LLC, pursuant to a Capital Markets Advisory Agreement, dated July 16, 2024, by and between the Company and Roth Capital Partners LLC (the “Advisory Shares”);

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Up to 25,000,000 shares of Company Common Stock issuable to YA II PN, LTD (“Yorkville”), pursuant to the Standby Equity Purchase Agreement dated as of December 17, 2024 (the “SEPA”) by and between the Company and YA II PN, LTD. (the “Yorkville Shares”);

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2,300,000 shares of Company Common Stock (“Founder Shares”) that were first sold to certain of the Selling Securityholders at a price of approximately $0.009 per share prior to the May 13, 2022 initial public offering of the Company (the “IPO”) and prior to the Business Combination;

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3,040,000 shares of Company Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of Placement Warrants (as defined below) (the “Placement Warrant Shares”);

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750,000 shares of Company Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Working Capital Warrants (as defined below) (the “Working Capital Warrant Shares”); and

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Up to 9,200,000 shares of Company Common Stock (the “Public Warrant Shares”) issuable upon the exercise of 9,200,000 warrants (the “Public Warrants”) originally issued in the initial public offering of MCAC.

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In connection with the SEPA, Yorkville is an “underwriter” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and any profits on the sales of shares of our common stock by the Selling Stockholder and any discounts, commissions, or concessions received by the Selling Stockholder are deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.

In addition, this prospectus relates to the offer and sale of (A) 3,040,000 warrants to purchase from the Company the number of shares of Common Stock stated therein, at the price of $11.50 per share that were sold to certain of the Selling Securityholders in the private placement offering that occurred simultaneously with the IPO (the “Placement Warrants”), and (B) 750,000 warrants that were issued to the Sponsor when the Sponsor converted certain loans to the Company into warrants to purchase from the Company shares of Common Stock at the price of $11.50 per share (the “Working Capital Warrants,” and together with the Placement Warrants, the “Private Warrants”).

We will not receive any cash proceeds from any sale of the shares of our Common Stock by the Selling Securityholders. We will, however, receive the net proceeds of any Warrants exercised for cash.

We are registering the securities for resale pursuant to the Selling Securityholders’ registration rights under certain agreements between us and the Selling Securityholders. We are registering the resale of shares of our Common Stock to permit the Selling Securityholders to sell such shares without restriction in the open market. However, the registration of the potential resale shares of our Common Stock hereunder does not necessarily mean that the Selling Securityholders will sell the shares. The Selling Securityholders or their permitted transferees or other successors-in-interest may, but are not required to, sell the shares of our Common Stock offered by this prospectus from time to time in a number of different ways and at varying prices as determined by the prevailing market price for shares or in negotiated transactions. See “Plan of Distribution” on page 66 for a description of how the Selling Securityholders may dispose of the shares covered by this prospectus.

We will pay all expenses incident to the registration of the potential resale of the 51,666,622 shares of our Common Stock offered herein (other than for any discounts or commissions to any underwriter or broker attributable to the sale of shares of our Common Stock or any fees or expenses incurred by a holder of shares of our Common Stock that, according to the written instructions of any regulatory authority, we are not permitted to pay).

Our Common Stock is quoted on the Nasdaq Stock Market. LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “CNTM.” On February 6, 2025, the last reported sale price of our Common Stock on Nasdaq was $1.14. Our corporate offices are located at 2 Mount Royal Avenue, Suite 550, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752 and our telephone number is 617-395-1333.

See the section titled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 17 of this prospectus to read about factors you should consider before buying our securities.

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.

We are an “emerging growth company” as defined under the federal securities laws and, as such, have elected to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements.

We are a “smaller reporting company” under applicable Securities and Exchange Commission rules and, as such, have elected to comply with certain reduced public company disclosure requirements for this prospectus and future filings. See “Prospectus Summary-Implications of Being a Smaller Reporting Company” for additional information.

The date of this prospectus is            , 2024.

 

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You should rely only on the information provided in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement. Neither we nor the Selling Securityholders have authorized anyone to provide you with different information. Neither we nor the Selling Securityholders are making an offer of these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement is accurate as of any date other than the date of the applicable document. Since the date of this prospectus, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed.

 

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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

This prospectus is part of a registration statement on Form S-1 that we filed with the SEC under the Securities Act. Under this process, the Selling Securityholders named in this prospectus may sell our common stock from time to time. The prospectus provides you with a general description of our common stock that the Selling Securityholders may offer. Each time the Selling Securityholders sell shares of our common stock, the Selling Securityholders will provide a prospectus supplement containing specific information about the terms of the applicable offering, as required by law. Such prospectus supplement may add, update or change information contained in this prospectus.

Statements contained in this prospectus about the contents of any document are not necessarily complete. If SEC rules require that a document be filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, please see such document for a complete description of these matters. You should carefully read this prospectus, together with the additional information described under the headings “Where You Can Find Additional Information” before making an investment decision. You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus. Neither we, nor the Selling Securityholders, have authorized anyone to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with additional, different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. You should not assume that the information we have included in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the dates of those documents. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates.

The Selling Securityholders may from time to time offer and sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any or all of the shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus through underwriters or dealers, directly to purchasers or through broker-dealers or agents. A prospectus supplement may describe the terms of the plan of distribution and set forth the names of any underwriters involved in the sale of the securities. See “Plan of Distribution” for more information on this topic.

This document may only be used where it is legal to sell these securities. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

Unless the context indicates otherwise, as used in this prospectus, the terms “ConnectM,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc., together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Solely for convenience, the trademarks and trade names in this prospectus may be referred to without the ® and ™ symbols, but such references should not be construed as any indicator that their respective owners will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, their rights thereto. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trademarks and trade names to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies.

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and releases issued by the SEC and within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements include, among others, information concerning our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected expenses, business prospects, and plans and objectives of management. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict, “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. These statements relate to future events or to our future operating or financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus include, but are not limited to, statements about the following:

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the Company operates in the early-stage market of decarbonization, electrification, and energy efficiency (“DE2”) adoption, has a history of losses and expects to incur significant ongoing expenses;

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the Company’s management has no experience in operating a public company;

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the Company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting and if it is unable to remediate these material weaknesses, or if the Company identifies additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fails to maintain an effective internal control over financial reporting, this may result in material misstatements of the Company’s consolidated financial statements or cause the Company to fail to meet its periodic reporting obligations;

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the Company’s growth strategy depends on the widespread adoption of DE2 Services;

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if the Company cannot compete successfully against other DE2 Service Providers, it may not be successful in developing its operations and its business may suffer;

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with respect to providing electricity on a price-competitive basis, solar systems face competition from traditional regulated electric utilities, from less-regulated third party energy service providers and from new renewable energy companies;

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the Company’s market is characterized by rapid technological change, which requires it to continue to develop new products and product innovations. Any delays in such development could adversely affect market adoption of its products and its financial results;

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developments in alternative technologies may materially adversely affect demand for the Company’s offerings; and

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the possibility that we may be adversely affected by other economic, business or competitive factors and may not be able to manage other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section titled “Risk Factors,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

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We caution you that the foregoing list does not contain all of the risks or uncertainties that could affect the Company.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this prospectus may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Given

 

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these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and the documents that we have filed as exhibits to the registration statement, of which this prospectus is a part, completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

 

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Holder	​	​	Shares				​
Sri Sid LLC	​	​	​	​	2,433,550	​	​
Arumilli LLC	​	​	​	​	1,326,125	​	​
Sree Nalla	​	​	​	​	189,375	​	​
IT Corpz Inc	​	​	​	​	269,648	​	​
Monterrey Acquisition Sponsor LLC	​	​	​	​	343,248	​	​

Holder	​	​	Shares				​
MZHCI, LLC	​	​	​	​	136,000	​	​
George A. Neighoff	​	​	​	​	72,800	​	​

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RISK FACTORS

Investing in our common stock, involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below, together with all of the other information contained in this Registration Statement, including our consolidated financial statements and their related notes included elsewhere in this Registration Statement and the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” before making an investment decision. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, prospects, operating results and financial condition could suffer materially, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, prospects, operating results and financial condition.

Risks Related to this Offering and Our Securities

We need to raise additional capital after this offering to support our operations.

We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sales of our common stock by the Selling Securityholders pursuant to this prospectus. We will, however, receive the net proceeds of any Warrants if exercised for cash.

We have incurred substantial losses since our inception. Net losses and negative cash flows have had, and will continue to have, an adverse effect on our stockholders’ equity and working capital. We expect to continue to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future as we continue our research and development of, and seek regulatory approvals for, our products.

The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 contains explanatory language that substantial doubt exists about our ability to continue as a going concern. We may find it difficult to raise money on terms favorable to us or at all. The failure to obtain sufficient capital to support our operations would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. If sufficient financing is not received timely, we would then need to pursue a plan to license or sell assets, seek to be acquired by another entity, cease operations and/or seek bankruptcy protection.

If you purchase our securities in this offering you may experience future dilution as a result of future equity offerings or other equity issuances.

In order to raise additional capital, we will need to offer and issue additional shares of our common stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for our common stock in the future. We cannot assure you that we will be able to sell shares or other securities in any other offering at a price per share that is equal to or greater than the price per share paid by investors in this offering, and investors purchasing other securities in the future could have rights superior to existing stockholders. The price per share at which we sell additional shares of our common stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for our common stock in future transactions may be higher or lower than the price per share in this offering.

In addition, we have a significant number of Warrants outstanding. Further, we may choose to raise additional capital due to market conditions or strategic considerations even if we believe we have sufficient funds for our current or future operating plans.

The market price of our common stock and the trading volume of our common stock has been and may continue to be, highly volatile, and such volatility could cause the market price of our common stock to decrease.

During the past year, the market price of our common stock fluctuated from a low of $0.67 per share to a high of $12.47 per share, and our stock price continues to fluctuate. The market price and trading volume of our common stock may continue to fluctuate significantly in response to numerous factors, some of which are beyond our control, such as:

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changes in earnings estimates or recommendations by securities analysts, if our common stock is covered by analysts;

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successes or challenges in our collaborative arrangements or alternative funding sources;

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adverse effects on our business condition and results of operations from general economic and market conditions and overall fluctuations in the United States and international markets, including deteriorating market conditions due to investor concerns regarding inflation and Russia’s war on Ukraine;

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the addition or departure of key personnel;

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announcements by us or our competitors of acquisitions, investments or strategic alliances; and

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general market conditions and other factors, including factors unrelated to our operating performance.

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Further, the stock market in general has recently experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. Continued market fluctuations could result in extreme volatility in the price of our common stock, which could cause a decline in the value of our common stock and the loss of some or all of your investment.

We have never paid dividends on our capital stock, and we do not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.

We have never paid dividends on any of our capital stock and currently intend to retain any future earnings to fund the growth of our business. We may also enter into credit agreements or other borrowing arrangements in the future that will restrict our ability to declare or pay cash dividends on our common stock.

A significant portion of our Common Stock is restricted from immediate resale, but may be sold into the market in the future pursuant to registration rights granted to the holders thereof. The exercise of such rights could cause the market price of our Common Stock to drop significantly, even if our business is doing well.

The market price of shares of our Common Stock could decline as a result of substantial sales of common stock, particularly by our significant stockholders, a large number of shares of common stock becoming available for sale or the perception in the market that holders of a large number of shares intend to sell their shares.

In connection with the Business Combination MCAC and certain stockholders of ConnectM entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Business Combination Registration Rights Agreement”) with ConnectM. An aggregate of 5,340,000 shares of Common Stock will be entitled to registration pursuant to the Business Combination Registration Rights Agreement, which consist of 2,300,000 Founder Shares and 3,040,000 Placement Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Placement Warrants. At any time and from time to time after the Closing, either (i) the Demanding ConnectM Holder or (ii) the Demanding Sponsor Holders may make a written demand for registration under the Securities Act of all or part of their Registrable Securities. The Demanding Sponsor Holders and the Demanding ConnectM Holder may each demand not more than four (4) Underwritten Shelf Takedowns in any twelve (12) month period. If at any time following the Closing, ConnectM proposes to file a registration statement under the Securities Act, the holders of the Registrable Securities shall be offered an opportunity to register the sale of such number of Registrable Securities as such holders may request in writing. The demand registration rights and “piggy-back” registration rights under the Business Combination Registration Rights Agreement are subject to certain requirements and customary conditions. The registration statement of which this prospectus is a part has been filed in part to satisfy our obligations under the Business Combination Registration Rights Agreement.

 

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As such, sales of a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock in the public market could occur at any time. These sales, or the perception in the market that the holders of a large number of shares intend to sell shares, could reduce the market price of our Common Stock.

We may issue additional shares of our Common Stock or other equity securities without your approval, which would dilute your ownership interests and may depress the market price of your shares.

We may issue additional shares of our Common Stock or other equity securities of equal or senior rank in the future in connection with, among other things, future acquisitions and issuances under our Incentive Plan, without stockholder approval, in a number of circumstances.

Our issuance of additional shares of Common Stock or other equity securities of equal or senior rank could have the following effects:

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your proportionate ownership interest in ConnectM will decrease;

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the relative voting strength of each previously outstanding share of common stock may be diminished; or

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the market price of our shares of our stock may decline.

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Nasdaq may delist our securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our securities and subject us to additional trading restrictions.

On December 13, 2024, we received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that based upon Nasdaq’s review of the Company’s Market Value of Publicly Held Shares (MVPHS) for the 33 consecutive business days prior to the date of the letter, the Company no longer meets the requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(C), which requires listed securities to maintain a minimum MVPHS of $15,000,000.

However, Nasdaq rules also provide the Company a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until June 11, 2025, in which to regain compliance. If at any time during this compliance period the Company’s MVPHS closes at $15,000,000 or more for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company with written confirmation of compliance and this matter will be closed. In the event the Company does not regain compliance with the rule prior to the expiration of the compliance period, it will receive written notification that its securities are subject to delisting. At that time, the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a Nasdaq hearing’s panel.

The Company is working diligently to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing rules. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance within the prescribed time period. This event has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq.

In addition, on December 6, 2024, the Company received a notice from the staff of the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq stating that because the Company had not filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024 (the “Filing”), it no longer complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for continued listing, which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

This notification has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq. However, if the Company fails to timely regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule, the Company’s securities will be subject to delisting from Nasdaq.

ConnectM was given until February 4, 2025 to submit a plan to regain compliance. However, ConnectM filed the Filing with the SEC on December 16, 2024 and is now in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1).

If Nasdaq delists our securities from trading on its exchange and we are not able to list our securities on another national securities exchange, we expect our securities could be quoted on an over-the-counter market. If this were to occur, we could face significant material adverse consequences, including:

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reduced liquidity for our securities;

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a determination that our Common Stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in our Common Stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our securities;

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a limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and

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a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.

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A market for our securities may not continue, which would adversely affect the liquidity and price of our securities.

The price of our securities may fluctuate significantly due to general market and economic conditions. An active trading market for our securities may not be sustained. In addition, the price of our securities can vary due to general economic conditions and forecasts, our general business condition and the release of our financial reports. Additionally, if our securities become delisted from Nasdaq for any reason, and are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, an inter-dealer automated quotation system for equity securities that is not a national securities exchange, the liquidity and price of our securities may be more limited than if we were quoted or listed on Nasdaq or another national securities exchange. You may be unable to sell your securities unless a market can be sustained.

There can be no assurance that the Public Warrants will be in the money during their exercise period, and they may expire worthless.

The exercise price for our Public Warrants is $11.50 per share. There can be no assurance that the Public Warrants will be in the money prior to their expiration and, as such, the warrants may expire worthless. The terms of Public Warrants may be amended in a manner that may be adverse to the holders. The warrant agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent, and us, provides that the terms of the warrants may be amended without the consent of any holder to cure any ambiguity or correct any defective provision, but requires the approval by the holders of a majority of the then-outstanding Public Warrants to make any change that adversely affects the interests of the registered holders. Accordingly, we may amend the terms of the warrants in a manner adverse to a holder if holders of at least a majority of the then-outstanding Public Warrants approve of such amendment. Our ability to amend the terms of the Public Warrants with the consent of a majority of the then-outstanding Public Warrants is unlimited. Examples of such amendments could be amendments to, among other things, increase the exercise price of the Public Warrants, shorten the exercise period or decrease the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable upon exercise of a Public Warrant.

We may redeem unexpired warrants, in accordance with their terms, prior to their exercise at a time that is disadvantageous to holders of warrants.

We have the ability to redeem outstanding warrants at any time after they become exercisable and prior to their expiration, at a price of $0.01 per Warrant, provided that the last sale price of our Common Stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share (as adjusted for share splits, share capitalizations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any twenty (20) trading days within a thirty (30) trading-day period ending on the third trading day prior to proper notice of such redemption and provided that certain other conditions are met. We will not redeem the warrants unless an effective registration statement under the Securities Act covering the Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants is effective and a current prospectus relating to such Common Stock is available throughout the thirty (30) day redemption period, except if the warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis and such cashless exercise is exempt from registration under the Securities Act. If and when the warrants become redeemable by us, we may exercise our redemption right even if we are unable to register or qualify the underlying securities for sale under all applicable state securities laws. Redemption of the outstanding warrants could force holders thereof to (i) exercise warrants and pay the exercise price therefor at a time when it may be disadvantageous for such holder to do so, (ii) sell warrants at the then-current market price when such holder might otherwise wish to hold warrants or (iii) accept the nominal redemption price which, at the time the outstanding warrants are called for redemption, is likely to be substantially less than the market value of such warrants.

 

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If securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about us, our business, or our market, or if they change their recommendations regarding our Common Stock adversely, then the price and trading volume of Common Stock could decline.

The trading market for our Common Stock is influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts may publish about us, our business and operations, our market, and our competitors. Securities and industry analysts do not currently, and may never, publish research on us. If no securities or industry analysts commence coverage of us, our stock price and trading volume would likely be negatively impacted. If any of the analysts who may cover us change their recommendation regarding our stock adversely, or provide more favorable relative recommendations about our competitors, the price of our Common Stock would likely decline. If any analyst who may cover us were to cease coverage of us or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.

Risks Related to the Forward Purchase Agreement

If the trading price of the Common Stock decreases, the amount of cash ConnectM receives through the Forward Purchase Agreement mechanisms will decrease.

From time to time, Meteora may sell the Recycled Shares and ConnectM will recoup the proceeds at 95% of the Reset Price (as defined therein) less the Prepayment Shortfall. While ConnectM may receive cash proceeds out of the escrow account from sales of Recycled Shares by Meteora, Meteora may not have any incentive to sell such Recycled Shares unless the trading price of the Common Stock is above the Reset Price. There is no guarantee that the trading price of the Common Stock will equal or exceed the Reset Price at any given time. In such a case, Meteora may not sell the Recycled Shares, in which case ConnectM may not receive cash settlement proceeds from the Forward Purchase Agreement and Meteora may retain ownership of all of the Recycled Shares it purchased pursuant to the Forward Purchase Agreement. If Meteora decides to sell the Recycled Shares into the market, it may cause the trading price of our Common Stock to decline significantly.

ConnectM will have cash payment obligations that could, as a result, significantly reduce ConnectM’s cash reserves.

Pursuant to the Forward Purchase Agreement, at the Maturity Date, ConnectM is required to purchase from Meteora all of the unsold Recycled Shares for consideration equal to the Maturity Consideration, payable in cash or stock at ConnectM’s option. If ConnectM elected to pay the Maturity Consideration in cash, the amount of cash on hand to fund operations would be reduced accordingly, which could adversely affect ConnectM’s ability to make necessary investments, and, therefore, could adversely affect its results of operations.

Other events may result in Meteora having no payment obligations to ConnectM at settlement under the Forward Purchase Agreement.

In addition to the risk of a substantial decline in the market price of the shares of Common Stock, the occurrence of certain events will accelerate the maturity date and may result in Meteora having no payment obligation to ConnectM at settlement. Such events include (a) if the VWAP Price, for any 20 trading days during a 30 consecutive trading day-period beginning 30 days following the closing of the Merger, is below $5.00 per share, (b) if ConnectM’s shares of Class A Common Stock cease to be listed on a national securities exchange or upon the filing of a Form 25, or (c) if the Registration Statement is not declared effective by the Commission within the time periods set forth in the Forward Purchase Agreement, or if the Registration Statement after it is declared effective ceases to be continuously effective as required by the Forward Purchase Agreement, which will result in the unregistered shares being excluded from the calculation of the amounts due at settlement.

Shares sold under the Forward Purchase Agreement will not count towards ConnectM’s Public Float.

Nasdaq has indicated in its FAQs that because the investor to the Forward Purchase Agreement (in our case, Meteora) may suffer a loss from trading below certain thresholds, but can recoup the purchase price

 

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by withholding from trading, they provide an economic disincentive for the investor to sell the security in certain circumstances, and Nasdaq may treat such economic resale disincentives and a resale restriction for purposes of determining whether the securities are “restricted securities” under Nasdaq regulations, and therefore ConnectM’s public float could be adversely affected, and the shares available for trading to public investors may be restricted.

ConnectM may be required to make a future cash payment or issue additional shares of Common Stock to Meteora pursuant to the Forward Purchase Agreement at the Maturity Date, which would reduce the amount of cash available to ConnectM to fund its operations or dilute the percentage ownership held by the existing stockholders.

Pursuant to the Forward Purchase Agreement, at the Maturity Date, ConnectM is required to purchase from Meteora all of the unsold Recycled Shares for the Maturity Consideration equal to an amount, in cash or shares of Common Stock at the sole discretion of ConnectM, equal to (a) in the case of cash, the product of the unsold Recycled Shares and $2.00, or $2.50, solely in the event of a Registration Failure (as defined in the Forward Purchase Agreement), and (b) in the case of shares of Class A Common Stock, such number of shares (the “Maturity Shares”) with a value equal to the product of the unsold Recycled Shares and $2.00, or $2.50, solely in the event of a Registration Failure, divided by the VWAP Price of the Common Stock for the 30 trading days ending on the Maturity Date, subject to the payment of Penalty Shares if such shares are not freely tradable. Depending on the amount of the Maturity Consideration and the trading price of the Common Stock, the issuance of these shares in payment of such consideration could result in substantial dilution and decreases to ConnectM’s stock price. If ConnectM elected to pay the Maturity Consideration in cash, the amount of cash on hand to fund operations would be reduced accordingly, which could adversely affect our ability to make necessary investments, and, therefore, could affect our results of operations.

Risks Related to ConnectM’s Common Stock

The market price of ConnectM’s common stock is likely to be highly volatile, and you may lose some or all of your investment.

The market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and may be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a variety of factors, including the following:

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the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on ConnectM’s business;

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the inability to maintain the listing of ConnectM’s shares of common stock on Nasdaq;

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the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, ConnectM’s ability to grow and manage growth profitably, and retain its key employees;

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changes in applicable laws or regulations;

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risks relating to the uncertainty of ConnectM’s projected financial information; and

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risks related to the organic and inorganic growth of ConnectM’s business and the timing of expected business milestones.

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In addition, the stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. These fluctuations have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. Broad market and industry factors, as well as general economic, political, regulatory and market conditions, may negatively affect the market price of ConnectM’s common stock, regardless of ConnectM’s actual operating performance.

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Volatility in ConnectM’s share price could subject ConnectM to securities class action litigation.

In the past, securities class action litigation has often been brought against a company following a decline in the market price of its securities. If ConnectM faces such litigation, it could result in substantial costs and a diversion of management’s attention and resources, which could harm its business.

 

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If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about ConnectM, or publish negative reports, ConnectM’s stock price and trading volume could decline.

The trading market for ConnectM’s common stock will depend, in part, on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about ConnectM. ConnectM does not have any control over these analysts. If ConnectM’s financial performance fails to meet analyst estimates or one or more of the analysts who cover ConnectM downgrade its common stock or change their opinion, ConnectM’s stock price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of ConnectM or fail to regularly publish reports on ConnectM, it could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause ConnectM’s stock price or trading volume to decline.

Sales of a substantial number of the shares of ConnectM’s common stock in the public market could cause the price of the shares of ConnectM’s common stock to fall.

Sales of a substantial number of shares of ConnectM’s common stock in the public market or the perception that these sales might occur could depress the market price of ConnectM’s common stock and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities. We are unable to predict the effect that sales may have on the prevailing market price of ConnectM’s common stock. In addition, the sale of substantial amounts of ConnectM’s common stock or the perception such sales may occur, could adversely impact its price.

The selling stockholders will determine the timing, pricing and rate at which they sell such shares into the public market. Certain selling stockholders will have an incentive to sell because they will still realize a profit from such sales because they purchased shares and/or warrants at prices below the price per share paid by public investors in the IPO and/or below the recent trading prices of the shares of Common Stock. Sales by such investors may prevent the trading price of the shares of ConnectM’s common stock from exceeding the price per share in the IPO of MCAC and may cause the trading prices of our securities to experience a further decline.

Because ConnectM does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future, capital appreciation, if any, would be your sole source of gain.

ConnectM currently anticipates that it will retain future earnings for the development, operation and expansion of its business and do not anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends for the foreseeable future. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of ConnectM’s shares of common stock would be your sole source of gain on an investment in such shares for the foreseeable future.

Future sales of shares of ConnectM’s common stock may depress its stock price.

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement and the Amended Bylaws, after the consummation of the Business Combination and subject to certain exceptions, the Sponsor, those receiving shares of ConnectM’s common stock pursuant to the Merger Agreement, directors, officers and employees of the Company receiving shares of ConnectM’s common stock upon the settlement or exercise of warrants, stock options or other equity awards, and warrantholders of the Company receiving shares of ConnectM’s common stock upon the settlement or exercise of such warrants (other than holders of warrants that are currently listed) will be contractually restricted from selling or transferring any of their shares of common stock. Such restrictions begin at Closing and end on the date that is the earlier of (1) 180 days after Closing and (2)(x) the date on which the closing price of ConnectM’s common stock equals or exceeds $16.50 per share for any 20 trading days within any 30-day period commencing at least 150 days after the Closing, or (y) a Change of Control (as defined in the Lock-Up Agreement). Immediately following the Closing, 8,155,880 shares of ConnectM common stock, representing approximately 38.4% of the outstanding shares of ConnectM common stock, were freely tradable.

However, following the expiration of the applicable lock-up period, such equityholders will not be restricted from selling shares of ConnectM’s common stock held by them, other than by applicable securities laws. Further, there is a likelihood that ConnectM will need to continue to raise capital through one or more equity financings in order to continue growing its business. As such, sales of a substantial number of shares of ConnectM’s common stock in the public market could occur at any time. These sales, or the

 

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perception in the market that the holders of a large number of shares intend to sell shares, could reduce the market price of ConnectM’s common stock. As restrictions on resale end and registration statements (filed after the Closing to provide for the resale of such shares from time to time) are available for use, the sale or possibility of sale of these shares could have the effect of increasing the volatility in ConnectM’s share price or the market price of ConnectM’s common stock could decline if the holders of currently restricted shares sell them or are perceived by the market as intending to sell them.

Provisions in our Charter and under Delaware law could discourage a takeover that stockholders may consider favorable and may lead to entrenchment of management.

The Charter and Amended Bylaws contain provisions that could significantly reduce the value of our shares to a potential acquiror or delay or prevent changes in control or changes in our management without the consent of our board of directors. The provisions in our charter documents will include the following:

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a classified board of directors with three-year staggered terms, which may delay the ability of stockholders to change the membership of a majority of our board of directors;

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no cumulative voting in the election of directors, which limits the ability of minority stockholders to elect director candidates;

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the exclusive right of our board of directors, unless the board of directors grants such right to the stockholders, to elect a director to fill a vacancy created by the expansion of the board of directors or the resignation, retirement, disqualification, death or removal of a director, which prevents stockholders from being able to fill vacancies on our board of directors;

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the required approval of at least 662∕3% of the shares entitled to vote to remove a director for cause, and the prohibition on removal of directors without cause;

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the ability of our board of directors to authorize the issuance of shares of preferred stock and to determine the price and other terms of those shares, including preferences and voting rights, without stockholder approval, which could be used to significantly dilute the ownership of a hostile acquiror;

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the ability of our board of directors to alter our amended and restated bylaws without obtaining stockholder approval;

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the required approval of at least 662∕3% of the shares entitled to vote to adopt, amend or repeal our amended and restated bylaws or repeal the provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation regarding the election and removal of directors;

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a prohibition on stockholder action by written consent, which forces stockholder action to be taken at an annual or special meeting of our stockholders;

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an exclusive forum provision providing that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for certain actions and proceedings;

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the requirement that a special meeting of stockholders may be called only by the board of directors, which may delay the ability of our stockholders to force consideration of a proposal or to take action, including the removal of directors; and

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advance notice procedures that stockholders must comply with in order to nominate candidates to our board of directors or to propose matters to be acted upon at a stockholders’ meeting, which may discourage or deter a potential acquiror from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect the acquiror’s own slate of directors or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us.

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We will also be subject to the anti-takeover provisions contained in Section 203 of the DGCL. Under Section 203, a corporation may not, in general, engage in a business combination with any holder of 15% or more of its capital stock unless the holder has held the stock for three years or, among other exceptions, the board of directors has approved the transaction.

 

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Our Charter provides that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between us and our stockholders and that the federal district courts shall be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees or the underwriters or any offering giving rise to such claim.

The Charter provides that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware is the exclusive forum for any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, any action asserting a breach of fiduciary duty, any action asserting a claim against us arising pursuant to the DGCL, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation or our amended and restated bylaws, or any action asserting a claim against us that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine. Furthermore, the Charter also provides that unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the United States shall be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, including all causes of action asserted against any defendant named in such complaint. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this forum selection provision will not apply to suits brought to enforce any liability or duty created by the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal district courts of the United States have exclusive jurisdiction. For the avoidance of doubt, this provision is intended to benefit and may be enforced by us, our officers and directors, the underwriters to any offering giving rise to such complaint, and any other professional entity whose profession gives authority to a statement made by that person or entity and who has prepared or certified any part of the documents underlying the offering. These choice of forum provisions may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage such lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees and result in increased costs for investors to bring a claim. By agreeing to this provision, however, stockholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. Furthermore, the enforceability of similar choice of forum provisions in other companies’ certificates of incorporation has been challenged in legal proceedings, and it is possible that a court could find these types of provisions to be inapplicable or unenforceable. If a court were to find the choice of forum provisions in the Charter to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business and financial condition.

ConnectM is an emerging growth company and smaller reporting company, and ConnectM cannot be certain if the reduced reporting requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies will make its shares less attractive to investors.

ConnectM is an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”). For as long as ConnectM continues to be an emerging growth company, it may take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” including exemption from compliance with the auditor attestation requirements under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. ConnectM will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the closing of the IPO (December 31, 2026), (b) in which ConnectM has total annual gross revenue of at least $1.235 billion or (c) in which ConnectM is deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of shares of ConnectM’s common stock that are held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the prior June 30, and (2) the date on which ConnectM has issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period.

In addition, under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. ConnectM has elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards and, therefore, ConnectM will not be subject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that are not emerging growth companies.

ConnectM is also a smaller reporting company as defined in the Exchange Act. Even after ConnectM no longer qualifies as an emerging growth company, it may still qualify as a “smaller reporting company,”

 

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which would allow it to take advantage of many of the same exemptions from disclosure requirements including exemption from compliance with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 and reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in this proxy statement/prospectus and ConnectM’s periodic reports and proxy statements. ConnectM will be able to take advantage of these scaled disclosures for so long as its voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $250.0 million measured on the last business day of its second fiscal quarter, or our annual revenue is less than $100.0 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and its voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700.0 million measured on the last business day of its second fiscal quarter.

ConnectM cannot predict if investors will find its common stock less attractive because ConnectM may rely on these exemptions. If some investors find ConnectM’s common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for the common stock and its market price may be more volatile.

Risks Related to ConnectM’s Business

Business and Operational Risks

Due to ConnectM operating as a going concern, and there is a possibility that ConnectM may never be profitable and you may lose all or part of your investment. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, ConnectM incurred net losses of approximately $16,998,000 and $5,032,000, respectively. Continued operations are dependent on ConnectM’s ability to complete equity or debt financings or generate profitable operations. Such financings may not be available or may not be available on reasonable terms.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, ConnectM has incurred net losses of approximately $16,998,000 and $5,032,000, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, ConnectM had an accumulated deficit of $39,910,000. ConnectM expects to incur additional losses and higher operating expenses for the foreseeable future. These conditions raises substantial doubt about ConnectM’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these combined consolidated financial statements are issued that has not been alleviated. Management’s plans to alleviate the substantial doubt identified include obtaining additional financing from related parties and third parties, and potentially extending existing debt agreements. Due to the Company operating as a going concern, and there is a possibility that we may never be profitable, there is the possibility that you may lose all or part of your investment.

Our growth strategy depends on the widespread adoption DE2 Systems and DE2 Services.

The market for DE2 Services and DE2 Systems is emerging and rapidly evolving, and our future success is uncertain. If DE2 Services prove unsuitable for widespread commercial deployment or if demand for DE2 Systems fails to develop sufficiently, we would be unable to generate enough revenues to achieve and sustain profitability and positive cash flow. The factors influencing the widespread adoption of DE2 solutions include but are not limited to:

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If we cannot compete successfully against other home electrification and energy companies, we may not be successful in developing our operations and our business may suffer.

The DE2 industries are characterized by intense competition and rapid technological advances. We compete with other DE2 Service providers with business models that are similar to ours. In addition, we

 

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compete with solar companies in the downstream value chain of solar energy. Further, some competitors are integrating vertically in order to ensure supply and to control costs. Many of our competitors also have significant brand name recognition and have extensive knowledge of our target markets. Intense competition in our industry could reduce our market share and our profit. We expect to face significant competition in the future as the market for home electrification develops.

If we are unable to compete in the market, there will be an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

With respect to providing electricity on a price-competitive basis, solar systems face competition from traditional regulated electric utilities, from less-regulated third party energy service providers and from new renewable energy companies.

The solar energy and renewable energy industries are both highly competitive and continually evolving as participants strive to distinguish themselves within their markets and compete with large traditional utilities. Some of our competitors are the traditional utilities that supply electricity to our potential customers. Traditional utilities generally have substantially greater financial, technical, operational and other resources than we do. As a result, these competitors may be able to devote more resources to the research, development, promotion, and sale of their products or respond more quickly to evolving industry standards and changes in market conditions than we can. Traditional utilities could also offer other value-added products or services that could help them to compete with us even if the cost of electricity they offer is higher than that of ours. In addition, a majority of utilities’ sources of electricity is non-solar, which may allow utilities to sell electricity more cheaply than electricity generated and stored by our solar and battery systems.

We also compete with companies that are not regulated like traditional utilities, but that have access to the traditional utility electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure pursuant to state and local pro-competitive and consumer choice policies. These energy service companies may be able to offer customers electricity supply-only solutions that are competitive with our solar and battery systems options on both price and usage of renewable energy technology while avoiding the long-term agreements and physical installations that our current business model requires. This may limit our ability to attract new customers, particularly those who wish to avoid long-term contracts or have an aesthetic or other objection to putting solar panels on their roofs.

As the DE2 industry grows and evolves, we will also face new competitors who are not currently in the market. Low technological barriers to entry characterize our industry and well-capitalized companies could choose to enter the market and compete with us. Our failure to adapt to changing market conditions and to compete successfully with existing or new competitors will limit our growth and will have a material adverse effect on our business and prospects.

Due to the limited number of suppliers in our industry, the acquisition of any of these suppliers by a competitor or any shortage, delay, quality issue, price change, or other limitations in our ability to obtain components or technologies we use could result in adverse effects.

While we purchase our products from several different suppliers, if one or more of the suppliers that we rely upon to meet anticipated demand ceases or reduces production due to its financial condition, acquisition by a competitor, or otherwise, is unable to increase production as industry demand increases or is otherwise unable to allocate sufficient production to us, it may be difficult to quickly identify alternate suppliers or to qualify alternative products on commercially reasonable terms, and our ability to satisfy this demand may be adversely affected. At times, suppliers may have issues with the quality of their products, which may not be realized until the product has been installed at a customer site. This may result in additional cost incurred. There are a limited number of suppliers of DE2 system components and technologies. While we believe there are other sources of supply for these products available, transitioning to a new supplier may result in additional costs and delays in acquiring our DE2 products and deploying our systems. These issues could harm our business or financial performance. In addition, the acquisition of a component supplier or technology provider by one of our competitors could limit our access to such components or technologies and require significant redesigns of our DE2 systems or installation procedures and have a negative impact on our business.

 

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There have also been periods of industry-wide shortages of key DE2 components in times of industry disruption. The manufacturing infrastructure for some of these components has a long lead-time, requires significant capital investment and relies on the continued availability of key commodity materials, potentially resulting in an inability to meet demand for these components. We and our original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”)/distributor partners depend on a limited number of suppliers of DE2 system components to adequately meet anticipated demand for our DE2 service offerings. Any shortage, bottlenecks, delay, detentions, or component price change from these suppliers, or the acquisition of any of these suppliers by a competitor, could result in sales and installation delays, cancellations, and loss of market share.

The DE2 industry is frequently experiencing significant disruption and, as a result, shortages of DE2 key components may be more likely to occur, which in turn may result in price increases for such components. Even if industry-wide shortages do not occur, suppliers may decide to allocate key components with high demand or insufficient production capacity to more profitable customers, customers with long-term supply agreements or customers other than us and our supply of such components may be reduced as a result. The supply of components from various locales is also uncertain due to COVID-19 that has resulted in travel restrictions and shutdowns of businesses in various regions.

Typically, we purchase the components for our DE2 systems on an as-needed basis and do not operate under long-term supply agreements. The vast majority of our purchases are denominated in U.S. dollars. Since our revenue is also generated in U.S. dollars we are mostly insulated from currency fluctuations. However, since our suppliers often incur a significant amount of their costs by purchasing raw materials and generating operating expenses in foreign currencies, if the value of the U.S. dollar depreciates significantly or for a prolonged period of time against these other currencies, this may cause our suppliers to raise the prices they charge us, which could harm our financial results.

Our backlog is subject to unexpected adjustments and cancellations, which means that amounts included in our backlog may not result in actual revenue or translate into profits. Any supply shortages, delays, quality issues, price changes or other limitations in our ability to obtain components or technologies we use could limit our growth, cause cancellations or adversely affect our profitability, and result in loss of market share and damage to our brand.

Damage to our brand and reputation or failure to expand our brand would harm our business and results of operations.

We depend significantly on our brand and reputation for high-quality home electrification and solar service offerings, engineering and customer service to attract customers and grow our business. If we fail to continue to deliver our DE2 service offerings within the planned timelines, if our DE2 offerings do not perform as anticipated or if we damage any customers’ properties or cancel projects, our brand and reputation could be significantly impaired. We also depend greatly on referrals from customers for our growth. Therefore, our inability to meet or exceed customers’ expectations would harm our reputation and growth through referrals. We have at times focused particular attention on expeditiously growing our direct sales force and our DE2 partners, leading us in some instances to hire personnel or partner with third parties who we may later determine do not fit our company culture and standards. Given the sheer volume of interactions our direct sales force and our DE2 partners have with customers and potential customers, it is also unavoidable that some interactions will be perceived by customers and potential customers as less than satisfactory and result in complaints. If we cannot manage our hiring and training processes to limit potential issues and maintain appropriate customer service levels, our brand and reputation may be harmed and our ability to grow our business would suffer. In addition, if we were unable to achieve a similar level of brand recognition as our competitors, some of which may have a broader brand footprint, more resources and longer operational history, we could lose recognition in the marketplace among prospective customers, suppliers and partners, which could affect our growth and financial performance. Our growth strategy involves marketing and branding initiatives that will involve incurring significant expenses in advance of corresponding revenue. We cannot assure you that such marketing and branding expenses will result in the successful expansion of our brand recognition or increase our revenue. We are also subject to marketing and advertising regulations in various jurisdictions, and overly restrictive conditions on our marketing and advertising activities may inhibit the sales of the affected products.

 

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Developments in alternative technologies may materially adversely affect demand for our offerings.

Significant developments in alternative technologies, such as advances in other forms of home electrification or distributed solar power generation, storage solutions such as batteries, the widespread use or adoption of fuel cells for residential or commercial properties or improvements in other forms of centralized power production may materially and adversely affect our business and prospects in ways we do not currently anticipate. Any failure by us to adopt new or enhanced technologies or processes, or to react to changes in existing technologies, could materially delay deployment of our solar energy systems, which could result in product obsolescence, the loss of competitiveness of our systems, decreased revenue and a loss of market share to competitors.

While we maintain an inventory of, or otherwise make arrangements to obtain, spare parts to replace critical equipment and maintain insurance for property damage to protect against certain operating risks, these protections may not be adequate to cover lost revenues or increased expenses and penalties that could result if we were unable to operate our generation facilities at a level necessary to comply with sales contracts.

Obtaining a sales contract with a potential customer does not guarantee that the potential customer will not decide to cancel or that we will not need to cancel due to a failed inspection, which could cause us to generate no revenue despite incurring costs and adversely affect our results of operations.

Even after we secure a sales contract with a potential customer, we (either directly or through our DE2 partners) must perform an inspection to ensure that the home, including the rooftop, meets our standards and specifications. If the inspection finds that repairs to the rooftop are required in order to satisfy our standards and specifications to install the solar energy system, and a potential customer does not want to make such required repairs, we would lose that anticipated sale. In addition, per the terms of our customer agreements, a customer maintains the ability to cancel before commencement of installation, subject to certain conditions. Any delay or cancellation of an anticipated sale could materially and adversely affect our financial results, as we may have incurred sales-related, design-related, and other expenses and generated no revenue.

Our inability to properly utilize our workforce could have a negative impact on our profitability.

The extent to which we utilize our workforce affects our profitability. Underutilizing our workforce could result in lower gross margins and, consequently, a decrease in our short-term profitability. On the other hand, overutilization of our workforce could negatively impact safety, employee satisfaction, attrition, and project execution, leading to a potential decline in future project awards. The utilization of our workforce is impacted by numerous factors, including:

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our estimates of headcount requirements and our ability to manage attrition;

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efficiency in scheduling projects and our ability to minimize downtime between project assignments;

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productivity;

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labor disputes; and

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availability of skilled labor at any given time.

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Expanding operations internationally will subject us to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect our business and operating results.

ConnectM may choose to expand internationally and may require additional resources and controls. Any expansion internationally could subject our business to risks associated with international operations, including:

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difficulties in establishing legal entities in foreign jurisdictions;

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challenges in arranging, and availability of, financing for our customers;

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availability and cost of raw materials and components, labor and equipment for manufacturing our systems;

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difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations due to differences in culture, laws and customer expectations, and the increased travel, infrastructure, and legal and compliance costs associated with international operations;

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installation challenges which we have not encountered before which may require the development of adaptions of our products for a given jurisdiction;

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compliance with multiple, potentially conflicting and changing governmental laws, regulations, and permitting processes including environmental, banking, employment, tax, privacy, safety, security and data protection laws and regulations;

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compliance with U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Anti-Bribery Act;

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greater difficulties in securing or enforcing our intellectual property rights in certain jurisdictions, or in potential infringement of third-party intellectual property rights in new jurisdictions;

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difficulties in collecting payments in foreign currencies and associated foreign currency exposure;

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increases or decreases in our expenses caused by fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates;

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restrictions on repatriation of foreign earnings;

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compliance with potentially conflicting and changing laws of taxing jurisdictions where we conduct business and compliance with applicable U.S. tax laws as they relate to international operations, including product transfer pricing, the complexity and adverse consequences of such tax laws, and potentially adverse tax consequences due to changes in such tax laws;

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changes in import and export controls and tariffs imposed by the United States or foreign governments;

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changes in regulations regarding recycling and the end of life of our products;

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changes in regulations that would prevent us from doing business in specified countries;

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failure of the supply chain in local countries to provide us with materials of a sufficient quality and quantity delivered on timelines we expect; and

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regional economic and political conditions.

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As a result of these risks, any potential future international expansion efforts that we may undertake may not be successful.

We may not be able to effectively manage our growth.

Our future growth, if any, may cause a significant strain on our management and our operational, financial, and other resources. Our ability to manage our growth effectively will require us to implement and improve our operational, financial, and management systems and to expand, train, manage, and motivate our employees. These demands will require the hiring of additional management personnel and the development of additional expertise by management. Any increase in resources used without a corresponding increase in our operational, financial, and management systems could have a negative impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We are a decentralized company and place significant decision-making powers with our subsidiaries’ management, which presents certain risks.

We believe that our practice of placing significant decision-making powers with local management is important to our successful growth and allows us to be responsive to opportunities and to our customers’ needs. However, this practice presents certain risks, including the risk that we may be slower or less effective in our attempts to identify or react to problems affecting an important business than we would under a more centralized structure or that we would be slower to identify a misalignment between a subsidiary’s and ConnectM’s overall business strategy. Further, if a subsidiary location fails to follow ConnectM’s compliance policies, we could be made party to a contract, arrangement or situation that requires the assumption of large liabilities or has less advantageous terms than is typically found in the market.

 

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We may not realize the anticipated benefits of past or future investments, strategic transactions, or acquisitions, and integration of these acquisitions may disrupt our business and management.

We have in the past, and in the future we expect to, acquire companies, project pipelines, products or technologies or enter into joint ventures or other strategic initiatives. We may not realize the anticipated benefits of these acquisitions, and any acquisition has numerous risks. These risks include the following:

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difficulty in assimilating the operations and personnel of the acquired company;

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difficulty in effectively integrating the acquired technologies or products with our current technologies;

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difficulty in maintaining controls, procedures and policies during the transition and integration;

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disruption of our ongoing business and distraction of our management and employees from other opportunities and challenges due to integration issues;

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difficulty integrating the acquired company’s accounting, management information, and other administrative systems;

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inability to retain key technical and managerial personnel of the acquired business;

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inability to retain key customers, vendors, and other business partners of the acquired business;

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inability to achieve the financial and strategic goals for the acquired and combined businesses;

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incurring acquisition-related costs or amortization costs for acquired intangible assets that could impact our operating results;

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potential failure of the due diligence processes to identify significant issues with product quality, intellectual property infringement, and other legal and financial liabilities, among other things;

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potential inability to assert that internal controls over financial reporting are effective; and

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potential inability to obtain, or obtain in a timely manner, approvals from governmental authorities, which could delay or prevent such acquisitions.

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Acquisitions of companies, businesses and assets are inherently risky and, if we do not complete the integration of these acquisitions successfully and in a timely manner, we may not realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisitions to the extent anticipated, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

If we are unsuccessful in developing and maintaining our proprietary technology, including our Aurai and Yantra applications, our ability to attract and retain OEMs could be impaired, our competitive position could be harmed and our revenue could be reduced.

Our future growth depends on our ability to continue to develop and maintain our proprietary technology that supports our service offerings, including our Aurai and Yantra applications. In addition, we rely, and expect to continue to rely, on licensing agreements with certain third parties for aerial images that allow us to efficiently and effectively analyze a customer’s DE2 system specifications. In the event that our current or future products require features that we have not developed or licensed, or we lose the benefit of an existing license, we will be required to develop or obtain such technology through purchase, license or other arrangements. If the required technology is not available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, we may incur additional expenses in an effort to internally develop the required technology. If we are unable to maintain our existing proprietary technology, our ability to attract and retain OEM partners could be impaired, our competitive position could be harmed and our revenue could be reduced.

Our business is concentrated in certain markets, putting us at risk of region-specific disruptions.

As of December 31, 2024, a majority of our total installations were in Massachusetts, Florida and Virginia. We expect our near-term future growth to occur in the east coast and Midwest of the U.S., and to further expand our customer base and operational infrastructure. Accordingly, our business and results of operations are particularly susceptible to adverse economic, regulatory, political, weather and other conditions in such markets and in other markets that may become similarly concentrated.

 

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Changes to the applicable laws and regulations governing direct-to-home sales and marketing may limit our ability to effectively compete.

The majority of our service business is conducted using the direct-to-home sales channel and marketing that could impose additional limitations on unsolicited residential sales calls and may impose additional restrictions such as adjustments to our marketing materials and direct-selling processes, and new training for personnel. If additional laws and regulations affecting direct sales and marketing are passed in the markets in which we operate, it would take time to train our sales professionals to comply with such laws, and we may be exposed to fines or other penalties for violations of such laws. If we fail to compete effectively through our direct-selling efforts, our financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects could be adversely affected.

Our growth depends in part on the success of our relationships with third parties.

A key component of our growth strategy is to develop or expand our relationships with third parties. For example, we are investing resources in establishing strategic relationships with market players across a variety of industries to generate new customers. These programs may not roll out as quickly as planned or produce the results we anticipated. A significant portion of our business depends on attracting and retaining new and existing DE2 partners. Negotiating relationships with our DE2 partners, investing in due diligence efforts with potential DE2 partners, training such third parties and contractors, and monitoring them for compliance with our standards require significant time and resources and may present greater risks and challenges than expanding a direct sales or installation team. If we are unsuccessful in establishing or maintaining our relationships with these third parties, our ability to grow our business and address our market opportunity could be impaired. Even if we are able to establish and maintain these relationships, we may not be able to execute on our goal of leveraging these relationships to meaningfully expand our business, brand recognition and customer base. This would limit our growth potential and our opportunities to generate significant additional revenue or cash flows.

ConnectM operates in the early-stage market of DE2 adoption, has a history of losses and expects to incur significant ongoing expenses

We have incurred operating losses before income taxes in the past. We intend to increase our spending to finance the expansion of our operations, expand our installation, engineering, administrative, sales and marketing staffs, increase spending on our brand awareness and other sales and marketing initiatives, make significant investments to drive future growth in our business and implement internal systems and infrastructure to support our growth. We do not know whether our revenue will grow rapidly enough to absorb these costs and our limited operating history makes it difficult to assess the extent of these expenses or their impact on our results of operations. Our ability to sustain profitability depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to:

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mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business;

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growing our customer base;

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maintaining or lowering our cost of capital;

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reducing the cost of components for our solar service offerings;

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growing and maintaining our channel partner network;

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maintaining high levels of product quality, performance, and customer satisfaction;

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successfully integrating acquired businesses;

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growing our direct-to-consumer business to scale;

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reducing our operating costs by lowering our customer acquisition costs and optimizing our design and installation processes; and

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supply chain logistics, such as accepting late deliveries.

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We may be unable to achieve positive cash flows from operations in the future.

 

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Failure to hire and retain a sufficient number of employees and service providers in key functions would constrain our growth and our ability to timely complete customers’ projects and successfully manage customer accounts.

To support our growth, we need to hire, train, deploy, manage and retain a substantial number of skilled employees, engineers, installers, electricians, sales and project finance specialists. Competition for qualified personnel in our industry is increasing, particularly for skilled personnel involved in the installation of DE2 systems. We have in the past been, and may in the future be, unable to attract or retain qualified and skilled installation personnel or installation companies to be our DE2 Service partners, which would have an adverse effect on our business. We and our DE2 partners also compete with the homebuilding and construction industries for skilled labor. As these industries grow and seek to hire additional workers, our cost of labor may increase. The unionization of the industry’s labor force could also increase our labor costs. Shortages of skilled labor could significantly delay a project or otherwise increase our costs. Because our profit on a particular installation is based in part on assumptions as to the cost of such project, cost overruns, delays or other execution issues may cause us to not achieve our expected margins or cover our costs for that project. We need to continue to expand upon the training of our customer service team to provide high-end account management and service to customers before, during and following the point of installation of our DE2 systems. Identifying and recruiting qualified personnel and training them requires significant time, expense and attention. It can take several months before a new customer service team member is fully trained and productive at the standards that we have established. If we are unable to hire, develop and retain talented technical and customer service personnel, we may not be able to realize the expected benefits of this investment or grow our business.

In addition, to support the growth and success of our direct-to-consumer channel, we need to recruit, retain and motivate a large number of sales personnel on a continuing basis. We compete with many other companies for qualified sales personnel, and it could take many months before a new salesperson is fully trained on our DE2 Service offerings. If we are unable to hire, develop and retain qualified sales personnel or if they are unable to achieve desired productivity levels, we may not be able to compete effectively.

If we or our DE2 partners cannot meet our hiring, retention and efficiency goals, we may be unable to complete customers’ projects on time or manage customer accounts in an acceptable manner or at all. Any significant failures in this regard would materially impair our growth, reputation, business and financial results. If we are required to pay higher compensation than we anticipate, these greater expenses may also adversely impact our financial results and the growth of our business.

Failure by our vendors or our component suppliers to use ethical business practices and comply with applicable laws and regulations may adversely affect our business.

We do not control our vendors or suppliers or their business practices. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee that they follow ethical business practices, such as fair wage practices and compliance with environmental, safety and other local laws. A lack of demonstrated compliance could lead us to seek alternative manufacturers or suppliers, which could increase our costs and result in delayed delivery of our products, product shortages or other disruptions of our operations. Violation of labor or other laws by our manufacturers or suppliers or the divergence of a supplier’s labor or other practices from those generally accepted as ethical in the U.S. or other markets in which we do business could also attract negative publicity for us and harm our business.

If we are unable to retain and recruit qualified technicians and advisors, or if our board of directors, key executives, key employees or consultants discontinue their employment or consulting relationship with us, it may delay our development efforts or otherwise harm our business.

We may not be able to attract or retain qualified management or technical personnel in the future due to the intense competition for qualified personnel among DE2 Services businesses. Our industry has experienced a high rate of turnover of management personnel in recent years. If we are not able to attract, retain, and motivate necessary personnel to accomplish our business objectives, we may experience constraints that will significantly impede the successful development of any product candidates, our ability to raise additional capital, and our ability to implement our overall business strategy.

 

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We are highly dependent on members of our management and technical staff. Our success also depends on our ability to continue to attract, retain and motivate highly skilled junior, mid-level, and senior managers as well as junior, mid-level, and senior technical personnel. The loss of any of our executive officers, key employees, or consultants and our inability to find suitable replacements could potentially harm our business, financial condition, and prospects. We may be unable to attract and retain personnel on acceptable terms given the competition among DE2 Service providers. Certain of our current officers, directors, and/or consultants hereafter appointed may from time to time serve as officers, directors, scientific advisors, and/or consultants of other DE2 Service providers. We do not maintain “key man” insurance policies on any of our officers or employees. Other than certain members of our senior management team, all of our employees are employed “at will” and, therefore, each employee may leave our employment and join a competitor at any time.

We plan to grant stock options, restricted stock grants, restricted stock unit grants, and/or other forms of equity awards in the future as a method of attracting and retaining employees, motivating performance, and aligning the interests of employees with those of our shareholders. If we are unable to implement and maintain equity compensation arrangements that provide sufficient incentives, we may be unable to retain our existing employees and attract additional qualified candidates. If we are unable to retain our existing employees and attract additional qualified candidates, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected. Currently the exercise prices of all outstanding stock options are greater than the current stock price.

As of December 31, 2024, we had 85 full-time employees in the U.S., 73 full-time employees in India and 6 part-time employees and contractors. We may be unable to implement and maintain an attractive incentive compensation structure in order to attract and retain the right talent. These actions could lead to disruptions in our business, reduced employee morale and productivity, increased attrition, and problems with retaining existing and recruiting future employees.

ConnectM’s management has no experience in operating a public company.

ConnectM’s executive officers have limited experience in the management of a publicly traded company. ConnectM’s management team may not successfully or effectively manage the transition to a public company that will be subject to significant regulatory oversight and reporting obligations under federal securities laws. ConnectM’s limited experience in dealing with the increasingly complex laws pertaining to public companies could be a significant disadvantage in that it is likely that an increasing amount of their time may be devoted to these activities, which will result in less time being devoted to the management and growth of the company. ConnectM may not have adequate personnel with the appropriate level of knowledge, experience and training in the accounting policies, practices or internal control over financial reporting required of public companies. The development and implementation of the standards and controls and the hiring of experienced personnel necessary to achieve the level of accounting standards required of a public company, as well as the cost of outside legal and accounting advisors, may require costs greater than expected.

The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources, divert management’s attention and affect our ability to attract and retain qualified board members and officers.

We will be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the listing requirements of the Nasdaq stock market and other applicable securities rules and regulations. Compliance with these rules and regulations has increased our legal and financial compliance costs, made some activities more difficult, time-consuming or costly and increased demand on our systems and resources. The Exchange Act requires, among other things, that we file annual, quarterly and current reports with respect to our business and results of operations and maintain effective disclosure controls, procedures, and internal controls over financial reporting. Maintaining our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with this standard requires significant resources and management oversight. As a result, management’s attention may be diverted from other business concerns, which could harm our business and results of operations. We will need to hire more employees in the future to manage these reporting and compliance obligations, which will increase our costs and expenses.

 

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We may be materially adversely affected by negative publicity.

Our business involves transactions with customers. We and our DE2 partners must comply with numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations that govern matters relating to our interactions with customers, including those pertaining to privacy and data security and warranties. These laws and regulations are dynamic and subject to potentially differing interpretations, and various federal, state and local legislative and regulatory bodies may expand current laws or regulations, or enact new laws and regulations, regarding these matters. Changes in these laws or regulations or their interpretation could dramatically affect how we do business, acquire customers, and manage and use information we collect from and about current and prospective customers and the costs associated therewith. We strive to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to our interactions with residential customers. It is possible, however, that these requirements may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another and may conflict with other rules or our practices. Noncompliance with any such laws or regulations, or the perception that we or our DE2 partners have violated such laws or regulations or engaged in deceptive practices that could result in a violation, could also expose us to claims, proceedings, litigation and investigations by private parties and regulatory authorities, as well as substantial fines and negative publicity, each of which may materially and adversely affect our business. We have incurred, and will continue to incur, significant expenses to comply with such laws and regulations, and increased regulation of matters relating to our business could require us to modify our operations and incur significant additional expenses, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Any investigations, actions, adoption or amendment of regulations relating to the marketing of our products to residential consumers of our community DE2 programs could divert management’s attention from our business, require us to modify our operations and incur significant additional expenses, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations or could reduce the number of our potential customers.

We cannot ensure that our sales professionals and other personnel will always comply with our standard practices and policies, as well as applicable laws and regulations. In any of the numerous interactions between our sales professionals or other personnel and our customers or potential customers, our sales professionals or other personnel may, without our knowledge and despite our efforts to effectively train them and enforce compliance, engage in conduct that is or may be prohibited under our standard practices and policies and applicable laws and regulations. We have been exposed to claims in the past, and any such non-compliance, or the perception of non-compliance, could expose us to additional claims, proceedings, litigation, investigations, or enforcement actions by private parties or regulatory authorities, as well as substantial fines and negative publicity, each of which may materially and adversely affect our business and reputation. We have incurred, and will continue to incur, significant expenses to comply with the laws, regulations and industry standards that apply to us.

Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects can be materially adversely affected by weather conditions, including, but not limited to, the impact of severe weather.

Weather conditions directly influence the demand for electricity and natural gas and other fuels and affect the price of energy and energy-related commodities. In addition, severe weather and natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, icing events and earthquakes, can be destructive and cause power outages and property damage, affect the availability of fuel and water, reduce our revenue and require us to incur additional costs, for example, to restore service and repair damaged facilities, to obtain replacement power and to access available financing sources. Furthermore, our physical plants could be placed at greater risk of damage should continued changes in the global climate produce additional unusual variations in temperature and weather patterns, resulting in more intense, frequent and extreme weather events, and abnormal levels of precipitation. A disruption or failure of electric generation, or storage systems in the event of a hurricane, tornado or other severe weather event, or otherwise, could prevent us from operating our business in the normal course and could result in any of the adverse consequences described above. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

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recovery of the costs incurred could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Changes in weather can also affect the production of electricity at power generation facilities.

Our results of operations may fluctuate from quarter to quarter, which could make our future performance difficult to predict and could cause our results of operations for a particular period to fall below expectations, resulting in a decline in the price of our common stock.

Our quarterly results of operations are difficult to predict and may fluctuate significantly in the future. We have experienced seasonal and quarterly fluctuations in the past and expect these fluctuations to continue. However, given that we are operating in a rapidly changing industry, those fluctuations may be masked by our recent growth rates and thus may not be readily apparent from our historical results of operations. As such, our past quarterly results of operations may not be good indicators of likely future performance.

In addition to the other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section, as well as the factors discussed in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of ConnectM” section, the following factors, among others, could cause our results of operations and key performance indicators to fluctuate:

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the expiration, reduction or initiation of any governmental tax rebates, tax exemptions, or incentive;

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significant fluctuations in customer demand for our DE2 Service offerings or fluctuations in the geographic concentration of installations of DE2 systems;

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changes in financial markets, which could restrict our ability to access available and cost-effective financing sources;

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seasonal, environmental or weather conditions that impact sales, energy production, and system installation;

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the amount and timing of operating expenses related to the maintenance and expansion of our business, operations and infrastructure;

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announcements by us or our competitors of new products or services, significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or joint ventures;

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necessary capital-raising activities or commitments;

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changes in our pricing policies or terms or those of our competitors, including utilities;

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changes in regulatory policy related to solar energy generation;

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the loss of one or more key partners or the failure of key partners to perform as anticipated;

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our failure to successfully integrate acquired solar facilities;

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actual or anticipated developments in our competitors’ businesses or the competitive landscape;

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actual or anticipated changes in our growth rate;

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general economic, industry and market conditions, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and/or future pandemics; and

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changes to our cancellation rate.

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Our actual revenue or key operating metrics in one or more future quarters may fall short of the expectations of investors and financial analysts. If that occurs, the market price of our common stock could decline and stockholders could lose part or all of their investment.

Our results of operations have been and will continue to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the duration and extent to which it will impact our results of operations remains uncertain.

A significant outbreak of epidemic, pandemic, or contagious diseases in the human population, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the broader economies, financial and capital markets, commodity and energy prices, and overall demand

 

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environment for our products. A global health crisis could affect, and has affected, our workforce, customers and vendors, as well as economies and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn, which could decrease spending, adversely affecting the demand for our products.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state, local, and foreign governments put in place, and in the future may again put in place, travel restrictions, quarantines, “stay at home” orders and guidelines, and similar government orders and restrictions, in an attempt to control the spread of the disease. Such restrictions or orders resulted in, and in the future may result in, business closures, work stoppages, slowdowns and delays, among other effects that negatively impacted, and in the future may negatively impact, our operations, as well as the operations of our customers and business partners. Such results have had and will continue to have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Although we have continued to operate consistent with federal guidelines and state and local orders, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, operations, financial results and financial condition will depend on numerous evolving factors which are uncertain and cannot be predicted, including:

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the duration and scope of the pandemic and associated disruptions;

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the effect on our customers and our customers’ demand for our products and installations;

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the effect on our suppliers and disruptions to the global supply chain;

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our ability to sell and provide our products and provide installations, including disruptions as a result of travel restrictions and people working from home;

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delays in our projects due to closures of jobsites or cancellation of jobs; and

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any closures of our and our suppliers’ and customers’ facilities.

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These effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic repercussions have materially affected how we and our customers, vendors, subcontractors, developers, and general contractors are operating our businesses, and the duration and extent to which this will negatively impact our future results of operations and overall financial performance remains uncertain. ConnectM faces risks related to health pandemics, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic or potential future pandemics, which could have a material and adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

In addition, while we believe we have taken appropriate steps to maintain a safe workplace to protect our employees from contracting and spreading the coronavirus, including following the guidance set out from both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we may not be able to completely prevent the spread of the virus among our employees. We may face litigation or other proceedings making claims related to unsafe working conditions, inadequate protection of our employees or other claims. Any of these claims, even if without merit, could result in costly litigation or divert management’s attention and resources.

Furthermore, we may face a sustained disruption to our operations due to one or more of the factors described above. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, we may continue to experience adverse impacts to our business as a result of any economic instability that has occurred or may occur in the future. Any of these events could amplify the other risks and uncertainties described in this proxy statement/​prospectus and could materially adversely affect our business, operations, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or the market price of our common stock.

Adverse economic conditions may have negative consequences on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Unpredictable and unstable changes in economic conditions, including recession, inflation, increased government intervention, or other changes, may adversely affect our general business strategy. Additionally,

 

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economic downturns in the markets in which we operate may materially and adversely affect our business because our business is dependent on levels of construction and home remodeling activity. We rely upon our ability to generate additional sources of liquidity and we may need to raise additional funds through public or private debt or equity financings in order to fund existing operations or to take advantage of opportunities, including acquisitions of complementary businesses or technologies. Any adverse change in economic conditions would have a negative impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition and on our ability to generate or raise additional capital on favorable terms, or at all.

ConnectM is highly reliant on its networked and cloud-based business model and information technology systems and data, and those of its service providers which may be subject to cyber-attacks, service disruptions or other security incidents, which could result in data breaches, loss or interruption of services, intellectual property theft, claims, litigation, regulatory investigations, significant liability, reputational damage and other adverse consequences.

ConnectM continues to expand its information technology systems in the form of its networked and cloud-based business model, and as its operations grow its internal information technology systems, such as product data management, procurement, inventory management, production planning and execution, sales, service and logistics, financial, tax and regulatory compliance systems. This includes the implementation of new internally developed systems and the deployment of such systems in the United States. While ConnectM maintains information technology measures designed to protect it against intellectual property theft, data breaches, sabotage and other external or internal cyber-attacks or misappropriation, its systems and those of its service providers are potentially vulnerable to malware, ransomware, viruses, denial-of-service attacks, phishing attacks, social engineering, computer hacking, unauthorized access, exploitation of bugs, defects and vulnerabilities, breakdowns, damage, interruptions, system malfunctions, power outages, terrorism, acts of vandalism, security breaches, security incidents, inadvertent or intentional actions by employees or other third parties, and other cyber-attacks. To the extent any security incident results in unauthorized access or damage to or acquisition, use, corruption, loss, destruction, alteration or dissemination of ConnectM data, including intellectual property and personal information, or ConnectM’s products, or for it to be believed or reported that any of these occurred, it could disrupt ConnectM’s business, harm its reputation, compel it to comply with applicable data breach notification laws, subject it to time consuming, distracting and expensive litigation, regulatory investigation and oversight, mandatory corrective action, require it to verify the correctness of database contents, or otherwise subject it to liability under laws, regulations and contractual obligations, including those that protect the privacy and security of personal information. This could result in increased costs to ConnectM and result in significant legal and financial exposure and/or reputational harm.

Because ConnectM also relies on third-party service providers, it cannot guarantee that its service providers’ and component suppliers’ systems have not been breached or that they do not contain exploitable defects, bugs, or vulnerabilities that could result in a security incident, or other disruption to, ConnectM’s or ConnectM’s service providers’ or component suppliers’ systems. ConnectM’s ability to monitor its service providers’ and component suppliers’ security measures is limited, and, in any event, malicious third parties may be able to circumvent those security measures. Further, the implementation, maintenance, segregation and improvement of these systems require significant management time, support and cost, and there are inherent risks associated with developing, improving and expanding ConnectM’s core systems as well as implementing new systems and updating current systems, including disruptions to the related areas of business operation. These risks may affect ConnectM’s ability to manage its data and inventory, procure parts or supplies or manufacture, sell, deliver and service products, adequately protect its intellectual property or achieve and maintain compliance with, or realize available benefits under, tax laws and other applicable regulations.

If ConnectM does not successfully implement, maintain or expand its information technology systems as planned, its operations may be disrupted, its ability to accurately and/or timely report its financial results could be impaired and deficiencies may arise in its internal control over financial reporting, which may impact its ability to certify its financial results (see also “Risks Related to Finance, Tax and Accounting — ConnectM has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting. If ConnectM is unable to remediate these material weaknesses, or if ConnectM identifies additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fails to maintain an effective internal control over financial reporting, this may result in

 

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material misstatements of ConnectM’s consolidated financial statements or cause ConnectM to fail to meet its periodic reporting obligations” for more detail). Moreover, ConnectM’s proprietary information, including intellectual property and personal information, could be compromised or misappropriated and its reputation may be adversely affected if these systems or their functionality do not operate as expected and ConnectM may be required to expend significant resources to make corrections or find alternative sources for performing these functions.

Our ability to obtain insurance and the terms of any available insurance coverage could be materially adversely affected by international, national, state or local events or company-specific events, as well as the financial condition of insurers.

Insurance coverage may not continue to be available or may not be available at rates or on terms similar to those presently available to us. Our ability to obtain insurance and the terms of any available insurance coverage could be materially adversely affected by international, national, state or local events or company-specific events, as well as the financial condition of insurers. If insurance coverage is not available or obtainable on acceptable terms, we may be required to pay costs associated with adverse future events.

Our insurance policies against many potential liabilities require high deductibles, and our risk management policies and procedures may leave us exposed to unidentified or unanticipated risks. Additionally, difficulties in the insurance markets may adversely affect our ability to obtain necessary insurance.

We insure various general liability, workers’ compensation, property and auto risks as well as other risks through a variety of direct insurance policies and a captive insurance company that are reinsured for risks above certain deductibles and retentions. All of our insurance policies and programs are subject to high deductibles and retentions; as such, we are, in effect, self-insured for substantially all of our typical claims. We hire an actuary to determine any liabilities for unpaid claims and associated expenses for the three major lines of coverage (workers’ compensation, general liability and auto liability). The determination of these claims and expenses and the appropriateness of the estimated liability are reviewed and updated quarterly. However, insurance liabilities are difficult to assess and estimate due to the many relevant factors, the effects of which are often unknown, including the severity of an injury, the determination of our liability in proportion to other parties, the number of incidents that have occurred but are not reported and the effectiveness of our safety program. Our accruals are based on known facts, historical trends (both internal trends and industry averages) and our reasonable estimate of our future expenses. We believe our accruals are adequate. However, our risk management strategies and techniques may not be fully effective in mitigating our risk exposure in all market environments or against all types of risk. If any of the variety of instruments, processes or strategies we use to manage our exposure to various types of risk are not effective, we may incur losses that are not covered by our insurance policies or that exceed our accruals or coverage limits.

Additionally, we typically are contractually required to provide proof of insurance for projects on which we work. Historically, insurance market conditions become more difficult for insurance consumers during periods when insurance companies suffer significant investment losses as well as casualty losses. Consequently, it is possible that insurance markets will become more expensive and restrictive. Also, our prior casualty loss history might adversely affect our ability to procure insurance within commercially reasonable ranges. As such, we may not be able to maintain commercially reasonable levels of insurance coverage in the future, which could preclude our ability to work on many projects and increase our overall risk exposure. Our insurance providers are under no commitment to renew our existing insurance policies in the future; therefore, our ability to obtain necessary levels or kinds of insurance coverage is subject to market forces outside our control. If we were unable to obtain necessary levels of insurance, it is likely we would be unable to compete for or work on most projects.

Increases and uncertainty in our health insurance costs could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flows.

The costs of employee health insurance have been increasing in recent years due to rising health care costs, legislative changes, and general economic conditions. Additionally, we may incur additional costs as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “Affordable Care Act”) that was signed into law in March 2010. Future legislation could also have an impact on our business. The status of the Affordable

 

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Care Act, any amendment, repeal or replacement thereof, is currently uncertain. For example, in December 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down a central provision of the Affordable Care Act, ruling that the requirement that people have health insurance was unconstitutional, sending the case back to a federal district judge in Texas to determine which of the law’s many parts could survive without the mandate. On March 2, 2020, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari to review this case, and on June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a challenge on procedural grounds that argued Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional in its entirety because the “individual mandate” was repealed by Congress. The Affordable Care Act will remain in effect in its current form; however, we continue to evaluate the effect that the Affordable Care Act has on our business.

Failure to remain in compliance with covenants under our credit and loan agreements, service our indebtedness, or fund our other liquidity needs could adversely impact our business.

Our failure to comply with covenants under the credit or loan agreements, or to pay principal, interest or other amounts when due thereunder, would constitute an event of default under the credit and loan agreements. Default under our credit and loan agreements could result in (1) us no longer being entitled to borrow under the agreements; (2) termination of the agreements; (3) acceleration of the maturity of outstanding indebtedness under the agreements; and/or (4) foreclosure on any collateral securing the obligations under the agreements. If we are unable to service our debt obligations or fund our other liquidity needs, we could be forced to curtail our operations, reorganize our capital structure (including through bankruptcy proceedings) or liquidate some or all of our assets in a manner that could cause holders of our securities to experience a partial or total loss of their investment in us.

If we fail to develop and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting and other business practices, and of board-level oversight, we may not be able to report our financial results accurately or prevent and detect fraud and other improprieties. Consequently, investors could lose confidence in our financial reporting, and this may decrease the trading price of our stock.

We must maintain effective internal controls to provide reliable financial reports and to prevent and detect fraud and other improprieties. We are responsible for reviewing and assessing our internal controls and implementing additional controls when improvement is needed. The process of designing and implementing effective internal controls is a continuous effort that requires us to anticipate and react to changes in our business and the economic and regulatory environments and to expend significant resources to maintain a system of internal controls that is adequate to satisfy our reporting obligations as a public company. If we are unable to establish or maintain appropriate internal financial reporting controls and procedures, it could cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations on a timely basis, result in material misstatements in our consolidated financial statements and harm our results of operations.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements regarding internal control over financial reporting, and other internal controls over business practices, are costly to implement and maintain, and such costs are relatively more burdensome for smaller companies such as us than for larger companies. We have limited internal personnel to implement procedures and rely on outside professionals including accountants and attorneys to support our control procedures. We are working to improve all of our controls but, if our controls are not effective, we may not be able to report our financial results accurately or prevent and detect fraud and other improprieties, which could lead to a decrease in the market price of our stock. Failure to implement any required changes to our internal controls or other changes we identify as necessary to maintain an effective system of internal controls could harm our operating results and cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information. Any such loss of confidence would have a negative effect on the market price of our common stock.

Our historical financial results may not be indicative of what our actual financial position or results of operations would have been if we had always been a public company.

Our business has achieved rapid growth since we launched. However, our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows reflected in our consolidated financial statements may not be indicative of the results we would have achieved if we had been a public company or results that may be achieved in

 

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future periods. Consequently, there can be no assurance that we will be able to generate sufficient income to pay our operating expenses and make satisfactory distributions to our shareholders, or any distributions at all.

Our reported financial results may be affected, and comparability of our financial results with other companies in our industry may be impacted, by changes in the accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.

Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. are subject to change and interpretation by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), the SEC, and various bodies formed to promulgate and interpret appropriate accounting principles. A change in these principles or interpretations could have a significant effect on our reported financial results and on the financial results of other companies in our industry and may even affect the reporting of transactions completed before the announcement or effectiveness of a change. For example, in June 2016 the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU No. 2016-13”), which replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology with a current expected credit losses model. Other companies in our industry may be affected differently by the adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 or other new accounting standards, including timing of the adoption of new accounting standards, adversely affecting the comparability of financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which primarily changes the lessee’s accounting for operating leases by requiring recognition of lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. This standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021. ConnectM adopted this standard, effective January 1, 2022, under the alternative transition method as permissible under ASU 2018-11 and will apply this standard to all leases. As a result, comparative financial information of ConnectM has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.

ConnectM and its independent registered public accounting firm have identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting. If ConnectM is unable to remediate these material weaknesses, or if ConnectM identifies additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fails to maintain an effective system of internal controls, ConnectM may not be able to accurately or timely report its financial condition or results of operations, which may adversely affect its business and the market price of ConnectM’s common stock.

In preparation of its consolidated financial statements to meet the requirements applicable to the Business Combination, ConnectM and its independent registered public accounting firm identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

The first material weakness identified related to a deficiency in ConnectM’s controls over complex accounting topics centered around the appropriate treatment of specific incremental costs that were directly attributable to the transaction with MCAC. Specifically, ConnectM’s accounting and internal control infrastructure did not allow for adequate review processes over this complex accounting topic due to lack of sufficient resources. Due to this material weakness, material errors were identified and corrected in ConnectM’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The second material weakness identified related to a deficiency in ConnectM’s controls over revenue recognition centered around the appropriate timing of the recognition of its solar system services for which ConnectM recognized revenue when it had not fully satisfied its performance obligation. Specifically, ConnectM’s accounting and internal control infrastructure did not allow for the proper assessment of the timing of revenue recognition for its solar system services due to lack of sufficient resources. Due to this material weakness, material errors were identified and corrected in ConnectM’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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qualified accounting and finance resources, which may include expanding the use of third party consultants that possess the required expertise to assist management with its review.

ConnectM cannot assure you that the measures it has taken to date, and actions it may take in the future, will be sufficient to remediate the control deficiencies that led to the material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting or that they will prevent or avoid potential future material weaknesses. In addition, neither its management nor an independent registered public accounting firm has performed an evaluation of its internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act because no such evaluation has been required. If ConnectM is unable to successfully remediate its existing or any future material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, identifies any additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fails to maintain an effective system of internal controls, the accuracy and timing of ConnectM financial reporting may be adversely affected, ConnectM may be unable to maintain compliance with securities law requirements regarding timely filing of periodic reports in addition to applicable stock exchange listing requirements, investors may lose confidence in the consolidated company’s financial reporting, and the market price of ConnectM’s common stock may decline as a result.

Risks Related to Data Privacy

Any security breach or unauthorized access or disclosure or theft of data, including personal information we gather, store and use, or other hacking and phishing attacks on our systems, could harm our reputation, subject us to claims or litigation, financial harm and have an adverse impact on our business.

We receive, store and use personal information of customers, including names, addresses, e-mail addresses, credit information and other housing and energy use information, as well as the personal information of our employees. Unauthorized disclosure of such personal information, whether through breach of our systems by an unauthorized party, employee theft or misuse, or otherwise, could harm our business. In addition, computer malware, viruses, social engineering (predominantly spear phishing attacks), and general hacking have become more prevalent, have occurred on our systems in the past, and could occur on our systems in the future. Inadvertent disclosure of such personal information, or if a third party were to gain unauthorized access to the personal information in our possession, has resulted in, and could result in future claims or litigation arising from damages suffered by such individuals. In addition, we could incur significant costs in complying with the multitude of federal, state and local laws regarding the unauthorized disclosure of personal information. Our efforts to protect such personal information may be unsuccessful due to software bugs or other technical malfunctions; employees, contractor, or vendor error or malfeasance; or other threats that evolve. In addition, third parties may attempt to fraudulently induce employees or users to disclose sensitive information. Although we have developed systems and processes that are designed to protect the personal information we receive, store and use and to prevent or detect security breaches, we cannot assure you that such measures will provide absolute security. Any perceived or actual unauthorized disclosure of such information could harm our reputation, substantially impair our ability to attract and retain customers and have an adverse impact on our business.

While we currently maintain cybersecurity insurance, such insurance may not be sufficient to cover us against claims, and we cannot be certain that cyber insurance will continue to be available to us on economically reasonable terms, or at all, or that any insurer will not deny coverage as to any future claim.

Our business is subject to complex and evolving laws and regulations regarding privacy and data protection. Many of these laws and regulations are subject to change and uncertain interpretation, and could result in claims, increased cost of operations or otherwise harm our business.

The regulatory environment surrounding data privacy and protection is constantly evolving and can be subject to significant change. New data protection laws, including recent California legislation and regulation which affords California consumers an array of new rights, including the right to be informed about what kinds of personal data companies have collected and why it was collected, pose increasingly complex compliance challenges and potentially elevate our costs. Complying with varying jurisdictional requirements could increase the costs and complexity of compliance, and violations of applicable data protection laws could result in significant penalties. Any failure, or perceived failure, by us to comply with applicable data

 

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protection laws could result in proceedings or actions brought against us by governmental entities or others, subject us to significant fines, penalties, judgments and negative publicity, require us to change our business practices, increase the costs and complexity of compliance, and adversely affect our business.

Risks Related to Electrification and Decarbonization Business

ConnectM’s future growth and success is highly correlated with and thus dependent upon the continuing rapid electrification of homes and adoption of EVs and electrification for passenger and fleet applications.

ConnectM’s future growth is highly dependent upon the increased electrification of home heating using heat pumps and the adoption of EVs by businesses and consumers.

The U.S. federal government, and some state and local governments provide incentives to homeowners in the form of rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives, such as payments for regulatory credits to replace fossil fuels for home heating and also for cooking applications, The High Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA) is the official name of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) heat pump incentive program. Although demand for heat pumps has grown in recent years, there is no guarantee of continuing future demand. If the market for heat pumps develops more slowly than expected, or if demand for heat pumps decreases, ConnectM’s business, prospects, financial condition and operating results would be harmed. The market for heat pumps could be affected by numerous factors, such as:

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government regulations and economic incentives, including adverse changes in, or expiration of, favorable tax incentives related to heat pumps or decarbonization generally;

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concerns about the future viability of heat pump manufacturers.

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One of the many things the Inflation Reduction Act of August 2022 accomplishes is the expansion of the Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics, also known as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC). This credit can be claimed on federal income taxes for a percentage of the cost of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The ITC increased in amount and its timeline has been extended. Those who install a PV system between 2022 and 2032 will receive a 30% tax credit, which will decrease to 26% for systems installed in 2033 and to 22% for systems installed in 2034. Homeowners who installed a system in 2022 have an increased tax credit from 22% to 30% if the tax credit has not been already claimed. The solar plus storage equipment expenses included in the ITC have expanded. Now, energy storage devices that have a capacity rating of 3 kilowatt hours or greater are included and includes stand-alone storage. The ITC will cut the cost of installing rooftop solar for a home by 30%, or more than $7,500 for an average system. By helping Americans get solar on their roofs, these tax credits will help millions more families unlock an additional average savings of $9,000 on their electricity bills over the life of the system. The market for solar solutions could be affected by numerous factors, such as:

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relaxation of government mandates regarding the sale of solar solutions; and concerns about the future viability of solar solutions manufacturers.

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Electrification rebates provide point-of-sale consumer discounts to enable low- and moderate-income households across the U.S. to electrify their homes. Notably, households will experience HEEHRA’s point-of-sale rebates as immediate, off-the-top discounts when making qualifying electrification purchases. The electrification rebates cover the following home energy assessment and weatherization projects: insulation, air sealing, and ventilation. For low-income households (under 80 percent of consumers’ area median income), the electrification rebates cover 100 percent of weatherization costs up to $1,600. For moderate-income households (between 80 percent and 150 percent of consumers’ area median income), the electrification rebates cover 50 percent of weatherization costs up to $1,600. The rebates may be implemented differently in each state, so there are no guarantees regarding final amounts, eligibility, or timeline. Without additional appropriations from Congress, the rebate programs will end once the initial IRA funding is exhausted. Total electrification rebates across all qualified electrification projects are capped at $14,000. Electric and gas utilities provide no cost home energy assessment services to residential homeowners. The market for home energy assessment and weatherization solutions could be affected by numerous factors, such as:

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perceptions about home energy assessment and weatherization solutions quality, safety, performance and cost;

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availability of maintenance and repair services for home energy assessment and weatherization solutions;

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consumers’ perception about the convenience and cost of using home energy assessment and weatherization solutions;

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government regulations and economic incentives, including adverse changes in, or expiration of, favorable tax incentives related to weatherization and decarbonization generally;

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relaxation of government mandates regarding the sale of home energy assessment and weatherization solutions; and

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concerns about the future viability of home energy assessment and weatherization solutions manufacturers.

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The market for EVs is still rapidly evolving, characterized by rapidly changing technologies, competitive pricing and competitive factors, evolving government regulation and industry standards and changing consumer demands and behaviors, changing levels of concern related to environmental issues and governmental initiatives related to energy independence, climate change and the environment generally. Although demand for EVs has grown in recent years, there is no guarantee of continuing future demand. If the market for EVs develops more slowly than expected, or if demand for EVs decreases, ConnectM’s business, prospects, financial condition and operating results would be harmed. The market for EVs could be affected by numerous factors, such as:

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perceptions about EV features, quality, safety, performance and cost;

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competition, including from other types of alternative fuel vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and high fuel-economy internal combustion engine vehicles;

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In addition, sales of vehicles in the automotive industry can be cyclical, which may affect growth in acceptance of EVs. It is uncertain how macroeconomic factors will impact demand for EVs, particularly since EVs can be more expensive than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, when the automotive industry globally has been experiencing a recent decline in sales. Furthermore, because fleet operators often make large purchases of EVs, this cyclicality and volatility in the automotive industry may be more pronounced with commercial purchasers, and any significant decline in demand from these customers could reduce demand for ConnectM’s products and services in particular.

Demand for EVs may also be affected by factors directly impacting automobile prices or the cost of purchasing and operating automobiles, such as sales and financing incentives, prices of raw materials and parts and components, cost of fuel and governmental regulations, including tariffs, import regulation and other taxes. Further, the automotive industry in general and EV manufacturing have experienced recent substantial supply chain interruptions due to COVID-19 and a worldwide semiconductor shortage adversely impacting the automotive industry in 2020 and 2021, resulting in reduced EV production schedules and sales. Volatility in demand or delays in EV production due to global supply chain constraints may lead to lower vehicle unit sales, which may result in reduced demand for EV charging solutions and therefore adversely affect ConnectM’s business, financial condition and operating results.

The electrification market is characterized by rapid technological changes often due to technical improvements, regulatory requirements and customer requirements, which requires ConnectM to continue to develop new products and product innovations. Any delays in such development could adversely affect market adoption of its products and ConnectM’s financial results.

Continuing technological changes in battery and other electrification technologies could adversely affect adoption of current electrification technology and/or ConnectM’s products. ConnectM’s future success will depend upon its ability to develop and introduce a variety of new capabilities and innovations to its existing product offerings, as well as introduce a variety of new product offerings, to address the changing needs of the electrification market. As new products are introduced, gross margins tend to decline in the near term and improve as the product becomes more mature with a more efficient manufacturing process.

As electrification technologies change or governmental regulations impose new requirements on electrification technology, ConnectM may need to upgrade or adapt its electrification technology and introduce new products and services in order to serve vehicles that have the latest technology, in particular battery cell technology, or comply with new governmental regulations, which could involve substantial costs. Even if ConnectM is able to keep pace with changes in technology and develop new products and services, its research and development expenses could increase, its gross margins could be adversely affected in some periods and its prior products could become obsolete or non-compliant with governmental regulations more quickly than expected. ConnectM may also incur additional costs and expenses related to new product transitions such as adverse impacts due to supply chain failures to procure sufficient new product components, purchase price variances, or inventory obsolescence costs related to new product transitions, including as the result of any failure on the part of ConnectM to meet its own estimates and projections. ConnectM cannot guarantee that any new products will be released in a timely manner, or at all, or achieve market acceptance. Delays in delivering new products that meet customer requirements could damage ConnectM’s relationships with customers and lead them to seek alternative providers. Delays in introducing products and innovations or the failure to offer innovative products or services at competitive prices may cause existing and potential customers to purchase ConnectM’s competitors’ products or services. Finally, new or changing state or federal regulations may result in delays related to the development of new products

 

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or modifications to existing products in order to come into compliance and any such delays may result in customer’s selecting alternative providers or result in delays related to ConnectM’s ability to install, sell or distribute its electrification technology.

If ConnectM is unable to devote adequate resources to develop products or cannot otherwise successfully develop products or services that meet customer and regulatory requirements on a timely basis or that remain competitive with technological alternatives, its products and services could lose market share, its revenue may decline, it may experience higher operating losses and its business and prospects may be adversely affected.

Certain statements ConnectM makes about estimates of market opportunity and forecasts of market growth may prove to be inaccurate.

From time to time, ConnectM makes statements with estimates of the addressable market for ConnectM DE2 solutions. Market opportunity estimates and growth forecasts, whether obtained from third-party sources or developed internally, are subject to significant uncertainty and are based on assumptions and estimates that may prove to be inaccurate. This is especially so at the present time due to the uncertainties associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, worldwide supply chain disruptions, macroeconomic effects of inflation and market and geopolitical volatility. The estimates and forecasts relating to the size and expected growth of the target DE2 market, market demand and adoption, capacity to address this demand and pricing may also prove to be inaccurate. In particular, estimates regarding the current and projected DE2 market opportunities are difficult to predict. The estimated addressable DE2 market may not materialize for many years, if ever, and even if the markets meet the size estimates and growth forecasts, ConnectM’s business could fail to grow at similar rates.

The DE2 industry is an emerging market which is constantly evolving and may not develop at the size or the rate we expect.

The DE2 industry is an emerging and constantly evolving market opportunity. We believe the DE2 industry is still developing and maturing, and we cannot be certain that the market will grow to the size or at the rate we expect. For example, we have experienced increases in cancellations of our customer agreements in certain geographic markets during various periods in our operating history. Any future growth of the DE2 market and the success of our DE2 service offerings depend on many factors beyond our control, including recognition and acceptance of the DE2 service market by consumers, the pricing of alternative sources of energy, a favorable regulatory environment, the continuation of expected tax benefits and other incentives, and our ability to provide our DE2 service offerings cost effectively. If the markets for DE2 do not develop to the size or at the rate we expect, our business may be adversely affected.

DE2 services has yet to achieve broad market acceptance and depends in part on continued support in the form of rebates, tax credits, and other incentives from federal, state and local governments. If this support diminishes materially, our ability to obtain external financing on acceptable terms, or at all, could be materially adversely affected. These types of funding limitations could lead to inadequate financing support for the anticipated growth in our business. Furthermore, growth in residential DE2 services depends in part on macroeconomic conditions, retail prices of electricity and customer preferences, each of which can change quickly. Declining macroeconomic conditions, including in the job markets and residential real estate markets, could contribute to instability and uncertainty among customers and impact their financial wherewithal, credit scores or interest in entering into long-term contracts with third party finance companies, even if such contracts would generate immediate and long-term savings.

Furthermore, market prices of retail electricity generated by utilities or other energy sources could decline for a variety of reasons, as discussed further below. Any such declines in macroeconomic conditions, changes in retail prices of electricity or changes in customer preferences would adversely impact our business.

We have historically benefited from declining costs in the solar industry, and our business and financial results may be harmed not only as a result of any increases in costs associated with our electrification service offerings but also any failure of these costs to continue to decline as we currently expect. If we do not reduce our cost structure in the future, our ability to continue to be profitable may be impaired.

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customer adoption of solar energy. While historically the prices of solar panels and raw materials have declined, the cost of solar panels and raw materials have increased and may increase in the future, and such products’ availability could decrease, due to a variety of factors, including restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, tariffs and trade barriers, export regulations, regulatory or contractual limitations, industry market requirements, and changes in technology and industry standards.

We cannot predict what actions may ultimately be taken with respect to tariffs or trade relations between the United States and other countries, what products may be subject to such actions, or what actions may be taken by the other countries in retaliation. The adoption and expansion of trade restrictions, the occurrence of a trade war, or other governmental action related to tariffs, trade agreements or related policies have the potential to adversely impact our supply chain and access to equipment, our costs and ability to economically serve certain markets. Any such cost increases or decreases in availability could slow our growth and cause our financial results and operational metrics to suffer.

We face competition from traditional energy companies as well as solar and other renewable energy companies.

The DE2 Services industry is highly competitive and continually evolving as participants strive to distinguish themselves within their markets and compete with large utilities. We believe that our primary competitors are the established utilities that supply energy to homeowners by traditional means. We compete with these utilities primarily based on price, predictability of price, and the ease by which homeowners can switch to electricity generated by our DE2 Systems. If we cannot offer compelling value to customers based on these factors, then our business and revenue will not grow. Utilities generally have substantially greater financial, technical, operational and other resources than we do. As a result of their greater size, utilities may be able to devote more resources to the research, development, promotion and sale of their products or respond more quickly to evolving industry standards and changes in market conditions than we can. Furthermore, these competitors are able to devote substantially more resources and funding to regulatory and lobbying efforts.

Utilities could also offer other value-added products or services that could help them compete with us even if the cost of electricity they offer is higher than ours. In addition, a majority of utilities’ sources of electricity are non-solar, which may allow utilities to sell electricity more cheaply than we can. Moreover, regulated utilities are increasingly seeking approval to “rate-base” their own residential solar and battery businesses. Rate-basing means that utilities would receive guaranteed rates of return for their solar and battery businesses. This is already commonplace for utility-scale solar projects and commercial solar projects. While few utilities to date have received regulatory permission to rate-base residential solar or storage, our competitiveness would be significantly harmed should more utilities receive such permission because we do not receive guaranteed profits for our solar service offerings.

We face competition from other DE2 service providers, and we also may face competition from new entrants into the market as a result of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) and its anticipated impacts and benefits to the DE2 industry. Some of these competitors may have a higher degree of brand name recognition, differing business and pricing strategies, lower barriers to entry into the DE2 market, and greater capital resources than we have, as well as extensive knowledge of our target markets. If we are unable to establish or maintain a consumer brand that resonates with customers, maintain high customer satisfaction, or compete with the pricing offered by our competitors, our sales and market share position may be adversely affected, as our growth is dependent on originating new customers. We also face competitive pressure from companies that may offer lower-priced consumer offerings than we do.

In addition, we compete with companies that are not regulated like traditional utilities but that have access to the traditional utility electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure. These energy service companies are able to offer customers electricity supply-only solutions that are competitive with our solar service offerings on both price and usage of solar energy technology. This may limit our ability to attract customers, particularly those who have an aesthetic or other objection to putting solar panels on their roofs.

Furthermore, we face competition from purely finance-driven nonintegrated competitors that subcontract out the installation of DE2 systems, from installation businesses that seek financing from external parties, from large construction companies and from electrical and roofing companies. In addition,

 

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local installers that might otherwise be viewed as potential DE2 partners may gain market share by being able to be the first providers in new local markets. Some of these competitors may provide DE2 Services at lower costs than we do.

As the DE2 industry grows and evolves, we will continue to face existing competitors as well as new competitors who are not currently in the market (including those resulting from the consolidation of existing competitors) that achieve significant developments in alternative technologies or new products such as storage solutions, electrification products, loan products, or other programs related to third-party ownership. Our failure to adapt to changing market conditions, to compete successfully with existing or new competitors and to adopt new or enhanced technologies could limit our growth and have a material adverse effect on our business and prospects.

A material reduction in the retail price of traditional utility-generated electricity or electricity from other sources could harm our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

We believe that a significant number of our customers decide to buy DE2 services because they want to pay less for electricity than what is offered by the traditional utilities. However, distributed commercial and industrial solar energy has yet to achieve broad market adoption as evidenced by the fact that distributed solar has penetrated less than 5% of its total addressable market in the U.S. commercial and industrial sector.

The customer’s decision to choose DE2 services may also be affected by the cost of other renewable energy sources. Decreases in the retail prices of electricity from the traditional utilities or from other renewable energy sources would harm our ability to offer competitive pricing and could harm our business.

The price of electricity from traditional utilities could decrease as a result of:

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energy conservation technologies and public initiatives to reduce electricity consumption;

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development of new or lower-cost energy storage technologies that have the ability to reduce a customer’s average cost of electricity by shifting load to off-peak times;

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development of new energy generation technologies that provide less expensive energy; or

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low time of use rate for charging electric vehicles at night when grid loads are low.

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A reduction in utility electricity prices would make the purchase or the lease of our DE2 systems less economically attractive. If the retail price of energy available from traditional utilities were to decrease due to any of these reasons, or other reasons, we would be at a competitive disadvantage, we may be unable to attract new customers and our growth would be limited.

The production and installation of electrification and decarbonization systems depends heavily on suitable meteorological and environmental conditions. If meteorological or environmental conditions are unexpectedly unfavorable, the electricity production and overall savings from our DE2 Services may be below consumer expectations, and our ability to timely deploy new DE2 Systems may be adversely impacted.

The energy produced and savings generated by DE2 Systems depend on suitable solar and weather conditions, both of which are beyond our control. Furthermore, components of our DE2 Systems, such as panels and inverters, could be damaged by severe weather or natural catastrophes, such as hailstorms, tornadoes, fires, or earthquakes. Sustained unfavorable weather or environmental conditions also could unexpectedly delay the installation of our DE2 Systems, leading to increased expenses and decreased revenue in the relevant periods. Extreme weather conditions, as well as the natural catastrophes that could result from such conditions, can severely impact our operations by delaying the installation of our DE2 Systems, lowering sales, and causing a decrease in the savings from our DE2 Systems due to smoke or haze. Weather

 

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patterns could change, making it harder to predict the average annual amount of sunlight striking each location where our solar energy systems are installed. This could make our DE2 Service offerings less economical overall or make individual systems less economical. Any of these events or conditions could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Climate change may have long-term impacts on our business, our industry, and the global economy.

Climate change poses a systemic threat to the global economy and will continue to do so until our society transitions to renewable energy and decarbonizes. While our core business model seeks to accelerate this transition to renewable energy, there are inherent climate-related risks to our business operations. Warming temperatures throughout the United States have contributed to extreme weather, intense drought, and increased wildfire risks. These events have the potential to disrupt our business, our third-party suppliers, and our customers, and may cause us to incur additional operational costs. For instance, natural disasters and extreme weather events associated with climate change can impact our operations by delaying the installation of our systems, leading to increased expenses and decreased revenue and cash flows in the period. They can also cause a decrease in the output from our systems due to smoke or haze. Additionally, if weather patterns significantly shift due to climate change, it may be harder to predict the average annual amount of sunlight striking each location where our solar energy systems are installed. This could make our solar service offerings less economical overall or make individual systems less economical.

We seek to mitigate these climate-related risks not only through our core business model and sustainability initiatives, but also by working with organizations who are also focused on mitigating their own climate-related risks.

Risks related to ConnectM’s Technology, Intellectual Property and Infrastructure

ConnectM expects to incur research and development costs and devote significant resources to developing new products, which could significantly reduce its profitability and may never result in revenue to ConnectM.

ConnectM’s future growth depends on penetrating new markets, adapting existing products to new applications and customer requirements, and introducing new products that achieve market acceptance. ConnectM plans to incur research and development costs in the future as part of its efforts to design, develop, manufacture and introduce new products and enhance existing products. ConnectM continued to incur research and development expenses during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, which are likely to grow in the future. Further, ConnectM’s research and development program may not produce successful results, and its new products may not achieve market acceptance, create additional revenue or become profitable.

ConnectM may need to defend against intellectual property infringement or misappropriation claims, which may be time-consuming and expensive.

From time to time, the holders of intellectual property rights may assert their rights and urge ConnectM to enter into licenses, and/or may bring suits alleging infringement, misappropriation or other violation of such rights. There can be no assurance that ConnectM will be able to mitigate the risk of potential suits or other legal demands by competitors or other third-parties. Accordingly, ConnectM may consider entering into licensing agreements with respect to such rights, although no assurance can be given that such licenses can be obtained on acceptable terms or that litigation will not occur, and such licenses and associated litigation could significantly increase ConnectM’s operating expenses. In addition, if ConnectM is determined to have or believes there is a high likelihood that it has infringed upon, misappropriated or otherwise violated a third-party’s intellectual property rights, it may be required to cease making, selling or incorporating certain key components or intellectual property into the products and services it offers, to pay substantial damages and/or royalties, to redesign its products and services, and/or to establish and maintain alternative branding. In addition, to the extent that ConnectM’s customers and business partners become the subject of any allegation or claim regarding the infringement, misappropriation or other violation of intellectual property rights related to ConnectM’s products and services, ConnectM may be required to indemnify such customers and business partners. If ConnectM were required to take one or more such actions, its business, prospects, operating results and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, any

 

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litigation or claims, whether or not valid, could result in substantial costs, negative publicity and diversion of resources and management attention.

ConnectM’s business may be adversely affected if it is unable to protect its technology and intellectual property from unauthorized use by third parties.

ConnectM’s success depends, at least in part, on ConnectM’s ability to obtain, maintain, enforce and protect its core technology and intellectual property. To accomplish this, ConnectM relies on, and plans to continue relying on, a combination of patents, trade secrets (including know-how), employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements, copyright, trademarks, intellectual property licenses and other contractual rights to retain ownership of, and protect, its technology. Despite ConnectM’s efforts to obtain, maintain, enforce and protect intellectual property rights, there can be no assurance that these steps will be available in all cases or will be adequate to prevent ConnectM’s competitors or other third-parties from copying, reverse engineering, or otherwise obtaining and using its technology or products or seeking court declarations that they do not infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate its intellectual property. Failure to adequately protect its technology and intellectual property could result in competitors offering similar products, potentially resulting in the loss of some of ConnectM’s competitive advantage and a decrease in revenue which would adversely affect its business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.

The measures ConnectM takes to protect its technology intellectual property from unauthorized use by others may not be effective for various reasons, including the following:

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any patent applications ConnectM submits may not result in the issuance of patents;

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the scope of issued patents may not be broad enough to protect its inventions and proprietary rights;

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any issued patents may be challenged by competitors and/or invalidated by courts or governmental authorities;

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ConnectM may not be the first inventor of the subject matter to which it has filed a particular patent application, and it may not be the first party to file such a patent application;

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Patents have a finite term, and competitors and other third-parties may offer identical or similar products after the expiration of ConnectM’s patents that cover such products;

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the costs associated with enforcing patents, confidentiality and invention agreements or other intellectual property rights may make aggressive enforcement impracticable;

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current and future competitors may circumvent patents or independently develop similar trade secrets or works of authorship, such as software;

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know-how and other proprietary information ConnectM purports to hold as a trade secret may not qualify as a trade secret under applicable laws;

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ConnectM’s employees, contractors or business partners may breach their confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-use obligations; and

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proprietary designs and technology embodied in ConnectM’s products may be discoverable by third-parties through means that do not constitute violations of applicable laws.

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Patent, trademark, and trade secret laws vary significantly throughout the world. Some foreign countries do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. Further, policing the unauthorized use of ConnectM’s intellectual property in foreign jurisdictions may be difficult or impossible. Therefore, ConnectM’s intellectual property rights may not be as strong or as easily enforced outside of the United States.

It is ConnectM’s policy to enter into confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with its employees and contractors that have developed material intellectual property for ConnectM, but these agreements may not be self-executing and may not otherwise adequately protect ConnectM’s intellectual property, particularly with respect to conflicts of ownership relating to work product generated by employees and contractors. Furthermore, ConnectM cannot be certain that these agreements will not be breached, and that third-parties will not gain access to its trade secrets, know-how and other proprietary technology.

 

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Third-parties may also independently develop the same or substantially similar proprietary technology. Monitoring unauthorized use of ConnectM’s intellectual property is difficult and costly, as are the steps ConnectM has taken or will take to prevent misappropriation.

To prevent unauthorized use of ConnectM’s intellectual property, it may be necessary to prosecute actions for infringement, misappropriation or other violation of ConnectM’s intellectual property against third-parties. Any such action could result in significant costs and diversion of ConnectM’s resources and management’s attention, and there can be no assurance that ConnectM will be successful in any such action. Furthermore, many of ConnectM’s current and potential competitors have the ability to dedicate substantially greater resources to enforce their intellectual property rights than ConnectM does. Accordingly, despite its efforts, ConnectM may not be able to prevent third-parties from infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating its intellectual property. Any of the foregoing may adversely affect ConnectM’s revenues or results of operations.

ConnectM’s technology could have undetected defects, errors or bugs in hardware or software which could reduce market adoption, damage its reputation with current or prospective customers, and/or expose it to product liability and other claims that could materially and adversely affect its business.

ConnectM may be subject to claims that DE2 products have malfunctioned and persons were injured or purported to be injured. Any insurance that ConnectM carries may not be sufficient or it may not apply to all situations. Similarly, to the extent that such malfunctions are related to components obtained from third-party vendors, such vendors may not assume responsibility for such malfunctions. In addition, ConnectM’s customers could be subjected to claims as a result of such incidents and may bring legal claims against ConnectM to attempt to hold it liable. Any of these events could adversely affect ConnectM’s brand, relationships with customers, operating results or financial condition.

Across ConnectM’s product line, ConnectM develops equipment solutions based on preferred second source or common off-the-shelf vendors. However, due to its designs, ConnectM does rely on some single source vendors, the unavailability or failure of which can pose risks to supply chain or product shipping situations.

Furthermore, ConnectM’s software platform is complex, developed for over a decade by many developers, and includes a number of licensed third-party commercial and open-source software libraries. ConnectM’s software has contained defects and errors and may in the future contain undetected defects or errors. ConnectM is continuing to evolve the features and functionality of its platform through updates and enhancements, and as it does, it may introduce additional defects or errors that may not be detected until after deployment to customers. In addition, if ConnectM’s products and services, including any updates or patches, are not implemented or used correctly or as intended, inadequate performance and disruptions in service may result.

Any defects or errors in product or services offerings, or the perception of such defects or errors, or other performance problems could result in any of the following, each of which could adversely affect ConnectM’s business and results of its operations:

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expenditure of significant financial and product development resources, including recalls, in efforts to analyze, correct, eliminate or work around errors or defects;

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delayed or lost revenue;

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delay or failure to attain market acceptance;

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delay in the development or release of new functionality or improvements;

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negative publicity and reputational harm;

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diversion of development and customer service resources;

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legal claims under applicable laws, rules and regulations; and

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an increase in collection cycles for accounts receivable or the expense and risk of litigation.

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Although ConnectM has contractual protections, such as warranty disclaimers and limitation of liability provisions, in many of its agreements with customers, resellers and other business partners, such protections may not be uniformly implemented in all contracts and, where implemented, may not fully or effectively protect it from claims by customers, resellers, business partners or other third-parties. Any insurance coverage or indemnification obligations of suppliers may not adequately cover all such claims or cover only a portion of such claims. A successful product liability, warranty, or other similar claim could have an adverse effect on ConnectM’s business, operating results and financial condition. In addition, even claims that ultimately are unsuccessful could result in expenditure of funds in litigation, divert management’s time and other resources and cause reputational harm.

Some of ConnectM’s products contain open-source software, which may pose particular risks to its proprietary software, products and services in a manner that could harm its business.

ConnectM uses open-source software in its products and anticipates using open-source software in the future. Some open-source software licenses require those who distribute open-source software as part of their own software product to publicly disclose all or part of the source code to such software product or to make available any derivative works of the open-source code on unfavorable terms or at no cost, and ConnectM may be subject to such terms. The terms of many open-source licenses have not been interpreted by U.S. or foreign courts, and there is a risk that open source software licenses could be construed in a manner that imposes unanticipated conditions or restrictions on ConnectM’s ability to provide or distribute ConnectM’s products or services.

In addition, ConnectM relies on some open-source software and libraries issued under the General Public License (or similar “copyleft” licenses) for development of its products and may continue to rely on similar copyleft licenses. Third-parties may assert a copyright claim against ConnectM regarding its use of such software or libraries, which could lead to a limitation of ConnectM’s use of such software or libraries. Use of such software or libraries may also force ConnectM to provide third-parties, at no cost, the source code to its proprietary software, which may decrease revenue and lessen any competitive advantage ConnectM has due to the secrecy of its source code.

ConnectM could face claims from third-parties claiming ownership of, or demanding release of, the open-source software or derivative works that ConnectM developed using such software, which could include ConnectM’s proprietary source code, or otherwise seeking to enforce the terms of the applicable open-source license. These claims could result in litigation and could require ConnectM to make its software source code freely available, purchase a costly license or cease offering the implicated products or services unless and until ConnectM can re-engineer them to avoid infringement, which may be a costly and time-consuming process, and ConnectM be able to complete the re-engineering process successfully.

Additionally, the use of certain open-source software can lead to greater risks than use of third-party commercial software, as open-source licensors generally do not provide warranties or controls on the origin of software. There is typically no support available for open-source software, and ConnectM cannot ensure that the authors of such open-source software will implement or push updates to address security risks or will not abandon further development and maintenance. Many of the risks associated with the use of open-source software, such as the lack of warranties or assurances of title or performance, cannot be eliminated, and could, if not properly addressed, have an adverse effect on ConnectM’s business and results.

We may also face claims alleging noncompliance with open source license terms or infringement or misappropriation of proprietary software. These claims could result in litigation, require us to purchase a costly license or require us to devote additional research and development resources to change our software, any of which would have a negative effect on our business and results of operations. In addition, if the

 

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license terms for open source software that we use change, we may be forced to re-engineer our solutions, incur additional costs or discontinue the use of these solutions if re-engineering cannot be accomplished on a timely basis. Although we monitor our use of open source software to avoid subjecting our offerings to unintended conditions, few courts have interpreted open source licenses, and there is a risk that these licenses could be construed in a way that could impose unanticipated conditions or restrictions on our ability to use our proprietary software. We cannot guarantee that we have incorporated or will incorporate open source software in our software in a manner that will not subject us to liability or in a manner that is consistent with our current policies and procedures.

Interruptions, delays in service or inability to increase capacity, including internationally, at third-party data center facilities could impair the use or functionality of ConnectM’s subscription services, harm its business and subject it to liability.

ConnectM currently serves customers from third-party data center facilities operated by Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) located in the United States. Any outage or failure of such data centers could negatively affect ConnectM’s product connectivity and performance. Furthermore, ConnectM depends on connectivity from its edge to its data centers through cellular service providers, such as AT&T. Any incident affecting a data center facility’s or a cellular service provider’s infrastructure or operations, whether caused by fire, flood, severe storm, earthquake, or other natural disasters, power loss, telecommunications failures, breach of security protocols, computer viruses and disabling devices, failure of access control mechanisms, war, criminal act, military actions, terrorist attacks and other similar events could negatively affect the use, functionality or availability of ConnectM’s services.

Any damage to, or failure of, ConnectM’s systems, or those of its third-party providers, could interrupt or hinder the use or functionality of its services. Impairment of or interruptions in ConnectM’s services may reduce revenue, subject it to claims and litigation, cause customers to terminate their subscriptions, and adversely affect renewal rates and its ability to attract new customers. ConnectM’s business will also be harmed if customers and potential customers believe its products and services are unreliable.

Risks Related to Customers

ConnectM may be unable to leverage customer data in all geographic locations of service hubs, and this limitation may impact research and development operations.

ConnectM relies on data collected through charging stations or its mobile application, including usage data and geolocation data. ConnectM uses this data in connection with the research, development and analysis of its technologies. ConnectM’s inability to obtain necessary rights to use this data or freely transfer this data out could result in delays or otherwise negatively impact ConnectM’s research and development efforts.

ConnectM’s ability to maintain customer satisfaction depends in part on the quality of ConnectM’s customer support. Failure to maintain high-quality customer support could adversely affect ConnectM’s reputation, business, results of operation, and financial condition.

ConnectM provides direct customer support and also relies on channel partners in order to provide frontline support to some of its customers, including with respect to commissioning, maintenance, component part replacements and repairs of charging stations. If ConnectM’s channel partners do not provide support to the satisfaction of ConnectM’s customers, ConnectM may be required to hire additional personnel and to invest in additional resources in order to provide an adequate level of support, generally at a higher cost than that associated with its channel partners, which may increase ConnectM’s costs and expenses and adversely affect ConnectM’s gross margins. There can be no assurance that ConnectM will be able to hire sufficient support personnel as and when needed. To the extent that ConnectM is unsuccessful in hiring, training, and retaining adequate support personnel, its ability to provide high-quality and timely support to its customers will be negatively impacted and its customers’ satisfaction with its Cloud Services and DE2 Systems could be adversely affected. Any failure to maintain high-quality customer support, or a market perception that ConnectM does not maintain high-quality customer support, could adversely

 

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affect ConnectM’s reputation, business, results of operations, and financial condition, particularly with respect to its fleet customers.

ConnectM’s business will depend on customers renewing their services subscriptions. If customers do not continue to use its subscription offerings or if they fail to add more DE2 Services, its business and operating results will be adversely affected.

In addition to selling solar and battery energy systems, ConnectM also depends on customers continuing to subscribe to its heat pump, controlled cooling and extended warranty coverages. Therefore, it is important that customers renew their subscriptions when the contract term expires and add additional decarbonization and energy efficiency services to their subscriptions. Customers may decide not to renew their subscriptions with a similar contract period, at the same prices or terms or with the same or a greater number of users, stations or level of functionality. Customer retention may decline or fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, including satisfaction with software and features, functionality of the charging stations, prices, features and pricing of competing products, reductions in spending levels, mergers and acquisitions involving customers and deteriorating general economic conditions.

If customers do not renew their subscriptions, if they renew on less favorable terms or if they fail to add products or services, ConnectM’s business and operating results will be adversely affected.

Changes in subscriptions or pricing models may not be reflected in near-term operating results.

ConnectM generally recognizes subscription revenue from customers ratably over the terms of their contracts. As a result, most of the subscription revenue reported in each quarter is derived from the recognition of deferred revenue relating to subscriptions entered into during previous quarters. Consequently, a decline in new or renewed subscriptions in any single quarter will likely have only a small impact on revenue for that quarter. However, such a decline will negatively affect revenue in future quarters. In addition, the severity and duration of events may not be predictable, and their effects could extend beyond a single quarter. Accordingly, the effect of significant downturns in sales and market acceptance of subscription services, and potential changes in pricing policies or rate of renewals, may not be fully apparent until future periods.

Risks Related to Finance, Tax and Accounting

Changes to applicable U.S. tax laws and regulations or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect ConnectM’s business and future profitability.

ConnectM is a U.S. corporation and thus subject to U.S. corporate income tax. Moreover, the majority of ConnectM’s operations and customers are located in the United States, and as a result, ConnectM is subject to various U.S. federal, state and local taxes. New U.S. laws and policy relating to taxes may have an adverse effect on ConnectM’s business and future profitability. Further, existing U.S. tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances could be interpreted, changed, modified or applied adversely to ConnectM.

For example, on December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“Tax Act”), was signed into law making significant changes to the Code, and certain provisions of the Tax Act may adversely affect ConnectM. In particular, sweeping changes were made to the U.S. taxation of foreign operations. Changes include, but are not limited to, a permanent reduction to the corporate income tax rate, limiting interest deductions, a reduction to the maximum deduction allowed for net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, the elimination of carrybacks of net operating losses, adopting elements of a territorial tax system, assessing a repatriation tax or “toll-charge” on undistributed earnings and profits of U.S.-owned foreign corporations, and introducing certain anti-base erosion provisions, including a new minimum tax on global intangible low-taxed income and base erosion and anti-abuse tax. The Tax Act could be subject to potential amendments and technical corrections and is subject to interpretations and implementing regulations by the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), any of which could mitigate or increase certain adverse effects of the legislation. In addition, the Tax Act may impact taxation in other jurisdictions, including with respect to state income taxes as state legislatures respond to the Tax Act. Additionally, other foreign governing bodies have and may enact changes to their tax laws in reaction to the

 

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Tax Act that could result in changes to ConnectM’s global tax position and materially adversely affect its business and future profitability.

As a result of ConnectM’s plans to expand operations, including to jurisdictions in which the tax laws may not be favorable, ConnectM’s tax rate may fluctuate, ConnectM’s tax obligations may become significantly more complex and subject to greater risk of examination by taxing authorities or ConnectM may be subject to future changes in tax law, the impacts of which could adversely affect ConnectM’s after-tax profitability and financial results.

Because ConnectM does not have a long history of operating at its present scale and it has significant expansion plans, ConnectM’s effective tax rate may fluctuate in the future. Future effective tax rates could be affected by operating losses in jurisdictions where no tax benefit can be recorded under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), changes in the composition of earnings in countries with differing tax rates, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities, or changes in tax laws. Factors that could materially affect ConnectM’s future effective tax rates include but are not limited to: (a) changes in tax laws or the regulatory environment, (b) changes in accounting and tax standards or practices, (c) changes in the composition of operating income by tax jurisdiction and (d) ConnectM’s operating results before taxes.

Additionally, ConnectM’s operations are subject to significant income, withholding and other tax obligations in the United States and may become subject to taxes in numerous additional state, local and non-U.S. jurisdictions with respect to its income, operations and subsidiaries related to those jurisdictions. ConnectM’s after-tax profitability and financial results could be subject to volatility or be affected by numerous factors, including (a) the availability of tax deductions, credits, exemptions, refunds (including refunds of value added taxes) and other benefits to reduce ConnectM’s tax liabilities, (b) changes in the valuation of ConnectM’s deferred tax assets and liabilities, (c) expected timing and amount of the release of any tax valuation allowances, (d) tax treatment of stock-based compensation, (e) changes in the relative amount of ConnectM’s earnings subject to tax in the various jurisdictions in which ConnectM operates or has subsidiaries, (f) the potential expansion of ConnectM’s business into or otherwise becoming subject to tax in additional jurisdictions, (g) changes to ConnectM’s existing intercompany structure (and any costs related thereto) and business operations, (h) the extent of ConnectM’s intercompany transactions and the extent to which taxing authorities in the relevant jurisdictions respect those intercompany transactions and (i) ConnectM’s ability to structure ConnectM’s operations in an efficient and competitive manner. Due to the complexity of multinational tax obligations and filings, ConnectM may have a heightened risk related to audits or examinations by U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. taxing authorities. Outcomes from these audits or examinations could have an adverse effect on ConnectM’s after-tax profitability and financial condition. Additionally, the IRS and several foreign tax authorities have increasingly focused attention on intercompany transfer pricing with respect to sales of products and services and the use of intangibles. Tax authorities could disagree with ConnectM’s intercompany charges, cross-jurisdictional transfer pricing or other matters and assess additional taxes. If ConnectM does not prevail in any such disagreements, its profitability may be affected.

ConnectM’s after-tax profitability and financial results may also be adversely impacted by changes in the relevant tax laws and tax rates, treaties, regulations, administrative practices and principles, judicial decisions and interpretations thereof, in each case, possibly with retroactive effect. For example, the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting recently entered into force among the jurisdictions that have ratified it, although the United States has not yet entered into this convention. These recent changes could negatively impact ConnectM’s taxation, especially as ConnectM expands its relationships and operations internationally.

The ability of ConnectM to utilize net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards is conditioned upon ConnectM attaining profitability and generating taxable income. ConnectM has incurred significant net losses since inception and it is anticipated that ConnectM will continue to incur significant losses. Additionally, ConnectM’s ability to utilize net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards to offset future taxable income may be limited.

ConnectM had $20,020,826 of U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income as of December 31, 2023. U.S. Federal net operating losses occurring after December 31,

 

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2017, of approximately $19,058,317 may be carried forward indefinitely. The U.S. Federal net operating loss carryforwards begin to expire in 2026.

In addition, net operating loss carryforwards and certain tax credits may be subject to significant limitations under Section 382 and Section 383 of the Code, respectively, and similar provisions of state law. Under those sections of the Code, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change,” the corporation’s ability to use its pre-change net operating loss carryforwards and other pre-change attributes, such as research tax credits, to offset its post-change income or tax may be limited. In general, an “ownership change” will occur if there is a cumulative change in ownership by “5% stockholders” that exceeds 50 percentage points over a rolling three-year period. Future changes in ConnectM’s stock ownership, which are outside of ConnectM’s control, may trigger ownership changes. Similar provisions of state tax law may also apply to limit ConnectM’s use of accumulated state tax attributes. As a result, even if ConnectM earns net taxable income in the future, its ability to use its pre-change net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes to offset such taxable income or tax liability may be subject to limitations, which could potentially result in increased future income tax liability to ConnectM.

ConnectM’s reported financial results may be negatively impacted by changes in GAAP.

GAAP is subject to interpretation by the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification, the SEC and various bodies formed to promulgate and interpret appropriate accounting principles. A change in these principles or interpretations could have a significant effect on reported financial results, and may even affect the reporting of transactions completed before the announcement or effectiveness of a change.

ConnectM incurs significant increased expenses and administrative burdens as a public company, which could have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.

ConnectM’s faces increased legal, accounting, administrative and other costs and expenses as a public company that it did not incur as a private company. Sarbanes-Oxley, including the requirements of Section 404, as well as rules and regulations subsequently implemented by the SEC, the Dodd-Frank Act and the rules and regulations promulgated and to be promulgated thereunder, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the securities exchanges, impose additional reporting and other obligations on public companies. Compliance with public company requirements increases costs and make certain activities more time-consuming. A number of those requirements require it to carry out activities ConnectM has not done previously and additional expenses associated with SEC reporting requirements will continue to be incurred. Furthermore, if any issues in complying with those requirements are identified, ConnectM may be subject to additional costs and expenses to come into compliance (see also “Financial, Tax and Accounting — Related Risks — Risks Related to Finance, Tax and Accounting — ConnectM has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting. If ConnectM identifies a material weakness in the future or otherwise fails to maintain an effective internal control over financial reporting, this may result in material misstatements of ConnectM’s consolidated financial statements or cause ConnectM to fail to meet its periodic reporting obligations,” for more detail). ConnectM could incur additional costs to rectify these new issues, and the existence of these issues could adversely affect its reputation or investor perceptions. In addition, as a public company, ConnectM maintains director and officer liability insurance, for which it must pay substantial premiums. The additional reporting and other obligations imposed by these rules and regulations increase legal and financial compliance costs and the costs of related legal, accounting and administrative activities. Advocacy efforts by stockholders and third-parties may also prompt additional changes in governance and reporting requirements, which could further increase costs.

Our business currently depends on the availability of utility rebates, tax credits and other benefits, tax exemptions and exclusions, and other financial incentives. We may be adversely affected by changes in U.S. tax laws, and the expiration, elimination or reduction of these benefits could adversely impact our business.

Our business depends on government policies that promote and support solar energy and enhance the economic viability of owning solar energy systems. U.S. federal, state and local governmental bodies provide incentives to owners, distributors, installers and manufacturers of solar energy systems to promote solar energy. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) directs nearly $400 billion in federal funding to clean energy, with

 

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the goal of substantially lowering the U.S.’ carbon emissions by the end of this decade. The funds will be delivered through a mix of tax incentives, grants, and loan guarantees. Clean electricity and transmission command the biggest slice, followed by clean transportation, including EV incentives. Approximately $43 billion in IRA tax credits as consumer incentives, aim to lower emissions by making EVs, energy-efficient appliances, rooftop solar panels, geothermal heating, and home batteries more affordable. Starting in 2023, qualifying EVs will be eligible for a tax credit of up to $7,500 and $4,000 for new and used vehicles, respectively. The IRA extended the energy-efficient home improvement credit through 2032. There is also a tax credit for nonbusiness (residential) energy property expenditures which increases the rate of the credit to 30% and allows an annual $1,200 limitation of the credit amount in lieu of a lifetime limitation. The act also allows an annual $2,000 credit for geothermal heat pumps and biomass stoves and increases the credit for windows and doors. These policies are effective through 2032 and provide strong tail winds for decarbonization and electrification of residential homes in the U.S.

We may be required to record an impairment expense on our goodwill or intangible assets.

We are required under generally accepted accounting principles to test goodwill for impairment at least annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired, and to review our intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors that can lead to impairment of goodwill and intangible assets include significant adverse changes in the business climate and actual or projected operating results, declines in the financial condition of our business and sustained decrease in our stock price. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized goodwill impairment of $157,103 and an impairment of our intangible assets of $24,750. Furthermore, during the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized goodwill impairment of $490,736 and an impairment of our intangible assets of $98,563. Since our annual impairment test of goodwill for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, we have not identified any qualitative factors that would require a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis. However, if we identify any factors that could indicate an impairment, including a sustained decrease in our stock price, we may be required to record charges to earnings if our goodwill becomes impaired. Additionally, since December 31, 2023, the Company has not identified any triggering events that would indicate that its intangible assets are impaired. However, if we identify any factors that could indicate an impairment, we may be required to record charges to earnings if any of our intangible assets become impaired.

Risks Related to Legal Matters, Regulations, and Policy

Privacy concerns and laws, or other domestic or foreign regulations, may adversely affect ConnectM’s business.

ConnectM relies on data collected through charging stations or its mobile application, including usage data and geolocation data. ConnectM uses this data in connection with the research, development and analysis of its technologies. Accordingly, ConnectM may be subject to or affected by a number of federal, state, local and international laws and regulations, as well as contractual obligations and industry standards, that impose certain obligations and restrictions with respect to data privacy and security and govern its collection, storage, retention, protection, use, processing, transmission, sharing and disclosure of personal information including that of ConnectM’s employees, customers and other third-parties with whom ConnectM conducts business. National and local governments and agencies in the countries in which ConnectM operates and in which its customers operate have adopted, are considering adopting, or may adopt laws and regulations regarding the collection, use, storage, processing and disclosure of information regarding consumers and other individuals, which could impact its ability to offer services in certain jurisdictions. Laws and regulations relating to the collection, use, storage, disclosure, security and other processing of individuals’ information can vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The costs of compliance with, and other burdens imposed by, laws, regulations, standards and other obligations relating to privacy, data protection and information security are significant. In addition, some companies, particularly larger enterprises, often will not contract with vendors that do not meet these rigorous standards. Accordingly, the failure, or perceived inability, to comply with these laws, regulations, standards and other obligations may limit the use and adoption of ConnectM’s solutions, reduce overall demand, lead to regulatory investigations, litigation and significant fines, penalties or liabilities for actual or alleged noncompliance, or slow the pace at which it closes sales transactions, any of which could harm its business. Moreover, if

 

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ConnectM or any of its employees or contractors fail or are believed to fail to adhere to appropriate practices regarding customers’ data, it may damage its reputation and brand.

Additionally, existing laws, regulations, standards and other obligations may be interpreted in new and differing manners in the future, and may be inconsistent among jurisdictions. Future laws, regulations, standards and other obligations, and changes in the interpretation of existing laws, regulations, standards and other obligations could result in increased regulation, increased costs of compliance and penalties for non-compliance, and limitations on data collection, use, disclosure and transfer for ConnectM and its customers.

The costs of compliance with, and other burdens imposed by, laws and regulations relating to privacy, data protection and information security that are applicable to the businesses of customers may adversely affect ability and willingness to process, handle, store, use and transmit certain types of information, such as demographic and other personal information. If ConnectM or its customers are unable to transfer data between and among countries and regions in which it operates, it could decrease demand for its products and services or require it to modify or restrict some of its products or services.

In addition to government activity, privacy advocacy groups, the technology industry and other industries have established or may establish various new, additional or different self-regulatory standards that may place additional burdens on technology companies. Customers may expect that ConnectM will meet voluntary certifications or adhere to other standards established by them or third-parties. If ConnectM is unable to maintain these certifications or meet these standards, it could reduce demand for its solutions and adversely affect its business.

Failure to comply with anticorruption and anti-money laundering laws and similar laws associated with activities outside of the United States, could subject ConnectM to penalties and other adverse consequences.

ConnectM is subject to various employment-related laws in the jurisdictions in which its employees are based. It faces risks if it fails to comply with applicable U.S. federal or state wage laws, or wage laws applicable to its employees outside of the United States. Any violation of applicable wage laws or other labor-or employment-related laws could result in complaints by current or former employees, adverse media coverage, investigations and damages or penalties which could have a materially adverse effect on ConnectM’s reputation, business, operating results and prospects. In addition, responding to any such proceeding may result in a significant diversion of management’s attention and resources, significant defense costs and other professional fees.

Failure to comply with laws relating to employment could subject ConnectM to penalties and other adverse consequences.

ConnectM is subject to various employment-related laws in the jurisdictions in which its employees are based. It faces risks if it fails to comply with applicable U.S. federal or state wage laws, or wage laws applicable to its employees outside of the United States. Any violation of applicable wage laws or other labor-or employment-related laws could result in complaints by current or former employees, adverse media coverage, investigations and damages or penalties which could have a materially adverse effect on ConnectM’s reputation, business, operating results and prospects. In addition, responding to any such proceeding may result in a significant diversion of management’s attention and resources, significant defense costs and other professional fees.

Existing and future environmental health and safety laws and regulations could result in increased compliance costs or additional operating costs or construction costs and restrictions. Failure to comply with such laws and regulations may result in substantial fines or other limitations that may adversely impact ConnectM’s financial results or results of operations.

ConnectM and its operations, as well as those of ConnectM’s contractors, suppliers and customers, are subject to certain environmental laws and regulations, including laws related to the use, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes as well as electronic wastes and hardware, whether hazardous or not. These laws may require ConnectM or others in ConnectM’s value chain to obtain permits and comply with procedures that impose various restrictions and obligations that may have

 

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material effects on ConnectM’s operations. If key permits and approvals cannot be obtained on acceptable terms, or if other operational requirements cannot be met in a manner satisfactory for ConnectM’s operations or on a timeline that meets ConnectM’s commercial obligations, it may adversely impact ConnectM’s business.

Environmental and health and safety laws and regulations can be complex and may be subject to change, such as through new requirements enacted at the supranational, national, sub-national and/or local level or new or modified regulations that may be implemented under existing law. The nature and extent of any changes in these laws, rules, regulations and permits may be unpredictable and may have material effects on ConnectM’s business. Future legislation and regulations or changes in existing legislation and regulations, or interpretations thereof, including those relating to hardware manufacturing, electronic waste or batteries, could cause additional expenditures, restrictions and delays in connection with ConnectM’s operations as well as other future projects, the extent of which cannot be predicted.

Further, ConnectM currently relies on third-parties to ensure compliance with certain environmental laws, including those related to the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Any failure to properly handle or dispose of such wastes, regardless of whether such failure is ConnectM’s or its contractors, may result in liability under environmental laws, including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, under which liability may be imposed without regard to fault or degree of contribution for the investigation and clean-up of contaminated sites, as well as impacts to human health and damages to natural resources. Additionally, ConnectM may not be able to secure contracts with third-parties to continue their key supply chain and disposal services for ConnectM’s business, which may result in increased costs for compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

Actual and potential claims, lawsuits and proceedings could ultimately reduce our profitability and liquidity and weaken our financial condition.

We could be named as a defendant in legal proceedings that claim damages in connection with the operation of our business. Most of the actions against us arise out of the normal course of our performing services or manufacturing equipment. From time to time, we may be a plaintiff in legal proceedings against customers in which we seek to recover payment of contractual amounts due to us, as well as claims for increased costs incurred by us. When appropriate, we establish estimated provisions against certain legal exposures, and we adjust such provisions from time to time according to ongoing developments related to each exposure, as well as any potential recovery from our insurance, if applicable. If, in the future, our assumptions and estimates related to such exposures prove to be inadequate or wrong, or our insurance coverage is insufficient, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected. In addition, claims, lawsuits and proceedings may harm our reputation or divert management resources away from operating our business. Losses arising from such events may or may not be fully covered by our various insurance policies or may be subject to deductibles or exceed coverage limits.

Misconduct by our employees, subcontractors or partners or our overall failure to comply with laws or regulations could harm our reputation, damage our relationships with customers, reduce our revenue and profits, and subject us to criminal and civil enforcement actions.

Misconduct, fraud, non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations, or other improper activities by one or more of our employees, directors, executive officers, subcontractors or partners could have a significant negative impact on our business and reputation. Examples of such misconduct include employee or subcontractor theft, personal misconduct and failure to comply with safety standards, including regulatory, company or site-specific COVID-19 safety protocols, laws and regulations, customer requirements, environmental laws and any other applicable laws or regulations. While we take precautions to prevent and detect these activities, such precautions may not be effective and are subject to inherent limitations, including human error and fraud. Our failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations or acts of misconduct could subject us to fines and penalties, harm our reputation, lead to loss of the services of employees or members of management, damage our relationships with customers, reduce our revenue and profits and subject us to criminal and civil enforcement actions.

 

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We have subsidiary operations in three states and are exposed to multiple state and local regulations, as well as federal laws and requirements applicable to government contractors. Changes in law, regulations or requirements, or a material failure of any of our subsidiaries or us to comply with any of them, could increase our costs and have other negative impacts on our business.

Our eight locations are located in three states, which exposes us to a variety of different state and local laws and regulations, particularly those pertaining to contractor licensing requirements. These laws and regulations govern many aspects of our business, and there are often different standards and requirements in different locations. In addition, our subsidiaries that perform work for federal government entities are subject to additional federal laws and regulatory and contractual requirements. Changes in any of these laws, or any of our subsidiaries’ material failure to comply with them, can adversely impact our operations by, among other things, increasing costs, distracting management’s time and attention from other items, and harming our reputation.

Past and future environmental, safety and health regulations could impose significant additional costs on us that could reduce our profits.

DE2 systems are subject to various environmental statutes and regulations, including the Clean Air Act and those regulating the production, servicing and disposal of certain ozone-depleting refrigerants used in DE2 systems. There can be no assurance that the regulatory environment in which we operate will not change significantly in the future. Various local, state and federal laws and regulations impose licensing standards on technicians who install and service DE2 systems. Additional laws, regulations and standards apply to contractors who perform work that is being funded by public money, particularly federal public funding. Our failure to comply with these laws and regulations could subject us to substantial fines, the loss of our licenses or potentially debarment from future publicly funded work. It is impossible to predict the full nature and effect of judicial, legislative or regulatory developments relating to health and safety regulations and environmental protection regulations applicable to our operations. Additionally, industries in which our customers or potential customers operate may be affected by new or changing environmental, safety, health or other regulatory requirements, leading to decreased demand for our services and potentially impacting our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and ability to grow.

Unsatisfactory safety performance may subject us to penalties, affect customer relationships, result in higher operating costs, negatively impact employee morale and result in higher employee turnover.

Our projects are conducted at a variety of sites including construction sites and industrial facilities. Each location is subject to numerous safety risks, including electrocutions, fires, explosions, mechanical failures, weather-related incidents, transportation accidents, damage to equipment and, with respect to indoor sites, an increased risk of COVID-19 outbreaks. These hazards can cause personal injury and loss of life, severe damage to or destruction of property and equipment and other consequential damages and could lead to suspension of operations, large damage claims and, in extreme cases, criminal liability. While we have taken what we believe are appropriate precautions to minimize safety risks, we have experienced serious accidents, including fatalities, in the past and may experience additional accidents in the future. Serious accidents may subject us to penalties, civil litigation or criminal prosecution. Claims for damages to property or persons, including claims for bodily injury or loss of life, could result in significant costs and liabilities, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Poor safety performance could also jeopardize our relationships with our customers, negatively impact employee morale and harm our reputation.

Changes in United States trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs and the resulting consequences, may have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

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actions by affected countries, and certain foreign governments have instituted or are considering imposing retaliatory measures on certain U.S. goods. We, our suppliers and our customers import certain raw materials, components and other products from foreign suppliers. As such, the adoption and expansion of trade restrictions, the occurrence of a trade war, or other governmental action related to tariffs or trade agreements or policies has the potential to adversely impact demand for our products, our costs, our customers, our suppliers, and the United States economy, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Tax matters, including changes in corporate tax laws and disagreements with taxing authorities, could impact our results of operations and financial condition.

We conduct business across the United States and file income taxes in various tax jurisdictions. Our effective tax rates could be affected by many factors, some of which are outside of our control, including changes in tax laws and regulations in the various tax jurisdictions in which we file income taxes. For instance, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted into law in December 2017. While certain portions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act seem to have had a positive impact on the ConnectM’s results of operations, the overall impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is uncertain and our business and financial condition could be adversely affected. Furthermore, to the extent that certain of our customers are negatively affected by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and/or any uncertainty around its implementation or enforcement, they may reduce spending and defer, delay or cancel projects or contracts. Reduced government revenue resulting from changes to tax law may also lead to reduced government spending, which may negatively impact our government contracting business. It is also unknown if and to what extent various states will conform to the changes enacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Issues relating to tax audits or examinations and any related interest or penalties and uncertainty in obtaining deductions or credits claimed in various jurisdictions could also impact our effective tax rates. Our results of operations are reported based on our determination of the amount of taxes we owe in various tax jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and our determination of tax liability is always subject to review or examination by tax authorities in applicable tax jurisdictions. An adverse outcome of such a review of examination could adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. Further, the results of tax examinations and audits could have a negative impact on our financial results and cash flows where the results differ from the liabilities recorded in our financial statements.

Some of our customers may choose to size their systems to take advantage of net metering offered in their states, and changes to those policies may significantly reduce demand for our solar service offerings.

Per the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), net metering, in its simplest terms, “is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid.” As of December 31, 2024, a substantial majority of states have adopted net metering policies. Electricity that is generated by a solar energy system and consumed on-site avoids a retail energy purchase from the applicable utility, and excess electricity that is exported back to the electric grid generates a retail credit within a homeowner’s monthly billing period. At the end of the monthly billing period, if the homeowner has generated excess electricity within that month, the homeowner typically carries forward a credit for any excess electricity to be offset against future utility energy purchases. At the end of an annual billing period or calendar year, utilities either continue to carry forward a credit, or reconcile the homeowner’s final annual or calendar year bill using different rates (including zero credit) for the exported electricity.

In Massachusetts, customers of a regulated electric company (Eversource, National Grid, or Unitil), may net meter. On August 11, 2022, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed H5060, An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind, into law. This wide-sweeping climate legislation relaxes the net-metering cap for residential solar projects up to 25 kilowatts. Under this law, residential solar projects up to 25 kilowatts are eligible for the state’s net metering program, which is double the size of the previous limit.

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the value of net metering will depend on the utility. Changes in state regulations for net metering could reduce the demand for our solar service offerings.

Electric utility statutes and regulations and changes to such statutes or regulations may present technical, regulatory and economic barriers to the purchase and use of our solar service offerings that may significantly reduce demand for such offerings.

Federal, state and local government statutes and regulations concerning electricity heavily influence the market for our solar service offerings and are constantly evolving. These statutes, regulations, and administrative rulings relate to electricity pricing, net metering, consumer protection, incentives, taxation, competition with utilities and the interconnection of homeowner-owned and third party-owned solar energy systems to the electrical grid. These statutes and regulations are constantly evolving. Governments, often acting through state utility or public service commissions, change and adopt different rates for residential customers on a regular basis and these changes can have a negative impact on our ability to deliver savings, or energy bill management, to customers.

In addition, many utilities, their trade associations, and fossil fuel interests in the country, which have significantly greater economic, technical, operational, and political resources than the residential solar industry, are currently challenging solar-related policies to reduce the competitiveness of residential solar energy. Any adverse changes in solar-related policies could have a negative impact on our business and prospects.

We are not currently regulated as a utility under applicable laws, but we may be subject to regulation as a utility in the future or become subject to new federal and state regulations for any additional electrification and decarbonization solution offerings we may introduce in the future.

Most federal, state, and municipal laws do not currently regulate us as a utility. As a result, we are not subject to the various regulatory requirements applicable to U.S. utilities. However, any federal, state, local or other applicable regulations could place significant restrictions on our ability to operate our business and execute our business plan by prohibiting or otherwise restricting our sale of electricity. These regulatory requirements could include restricting our sale of electricity, as well as regulating the price of our electrification and decarbonization solution offerings. For example, the New York Public Service Commission and the Illinois Power Agency have issued orders regulating distributed energy providers in certain ways as if they were energy service companies, which increases the regulatory compliance burden for us in such states. If we become subject to the same regulatory authorities as utilities in other states or if new regulatory bodies are established to oversee our business, our operating costs could materially increase.

Interconnection limits or circuit-level caps imposed by regulators may significantly reduce DE2 customers’ ability to sell electricity from our solar service offerings in certain markets or slow interconnections, harming our growth rate and customer satisfaction scores.

Interconnection rules establish the circumstances in which rooftop solar will be connected to the electricity grid. Interconnection limits or circuit-level caps imposed by regulators may curb our growth in key markets. Utilities throughout the country have different rules and regulations regarding interconnection and some utilities cap or limit the amount of solar energy that can be interconnected to the grid.

Interconnection regulations are based on claims from utilities regarding the amount of solar energy that can be connected to the grid without causing grid reliability issues or requiring significant grid upgrades. Interconnection limits could slow our future installations in various markets, harming our growth rate. These regulations may hamper our ability to sell our DE2 Solutions in certain markets and increase our costs, adversely affecting our business, operating results, financial condition, and prospects.

Risks Relating to Projections

We may not successfully implement our business model.

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have previously with sourcing and marketing methods that we have used successfully in the past. However, we cannot assure that our methods will continue to attract new customers in the very competitive home electrification and solar systems marketplaces. In the event our customers resist paying the prices projected in our business plan to purchase home electrification capabilities and solar installations, our business, financial condition, and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected.

Certain estimates of market opportunity and forecasts of market growth may prove to be inaccurate.

From time to time, ConnectM makes statements with estimates of the addressable market for its solutions and the EV market in general. Market opportunity estimates and growth forecasts, whether obtained from third-party sources or developed internally, are subject to significant uncertainty and are based on assumptions and estimates that may prove to be inaccurate. This is especially so at the present time due to the uncertain and rapidly changing projections of the severity, magnitude and duration of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The estimates and forecasts relating to the size and expected growth of the target market, market demand and adoption, capacity to address this demand and pricing may also prove to be inaccurate. In particular, estimates regarding the current and projected market opportunity are difficult to predict. The estimated addressable market may not materialize for many years, if ever, and even if the markets meet the size estimates and growth forecasts, our business could fail to grow at similar rates.

ConnectM’s projections are subject to significant risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties, including assumptions regarding future legislation and changes in regulations, both inside and outside of the U.S. As a result, ConnectM’s projected revenues, market share, expenses and profitability may differ materially from our expectations.

ConnectM operates in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive industry and our projections are subject to the risks and assumptions made by management with respect to this industry. Operating results are difficult to forecast because they generally depend on our assessment of factors that are inherently beyond our control and impossible to predict with certainty, such as the timing of adoption of future legislation and regulations by different states. Furthermore, if we invest in the development of new products or distribution channels that do not achieve commercial success, whether because of competition or otherwise, we may not recover the often material “up front” costs of developing and marketing those products and distribution channels or recover the opportunity cost of diverting management and financial resources away from other products or distribution channels.

Additionally, our business may be affected by reductions in consumer spending as a result numerous factors, which may be difficult to predict. This may result in decreased revenue levels, and we may be unable to adopt timely measures to compensate for any shortcomings in revenue and/or operating profitability. This inability could cause our operating results in a given period to be higher or lower than budgeted.

Concentration of ownership among existing executive officers, directors and their affiliates may prevent new investors from influencing significant corporate decisions.

As of the date of this prospectus, our directors, executive officers and their affiliates as a group will beneficially own approximately 24.7% of the outstanding common stock (without giving effect to exercise of the warrants). As a result, these stockholders are able to exercise a significant level of control over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors, any amendment of the certificate of incorporation and approval of significant corporate transactions. This control could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control or changes in management and will make the approval of certain transactions difficult or impossible without the support of these stockholders.

Risks Related to Ownership of our common stock.

ConnectM’s financial forecasts may not prove accurate.

In connection with the Business Combination, certain forecasted financial information for ConnectM was provided to the Board, which was internally prepared and provided by ConnectM, and adjusted by ConnectM and MCAC management and their representatives to take into consideration the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, as well as certain adjustments that were

 

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appropriate in their judgment and experience. The forecasts were based on numerous variables and assumptions known to ConnectM and MCAC at the time of preparation. Such variables and assumptions are inherently uncertain and many are beyond the control of ConnectM or MCAC. Important factors that may affect actual results and cause the forecasts to not be achieved include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the businesses of ConnectM (including its ability to achieve strategic goals, objectives and targets over applicable periods), industry performance, the competitive environment, changes in technology and general business and economic conditions. Various assumptions underlying the forecasts may prove to not have been, or may no longer be, accurate. The forecasts may not be realized, and actual results may be significantly higher or lower than projected in the forecasts. The forecasts also reflect assumptions as to certain business strategies or plans that are subject to change. As a result, the inclusion of such forecasts in this proxy statement/prospectus should not be relied on as “guidance” or otherwise predictive of actual future events, and actual results may differ materially from the forecasts.

Our ability to be successful will be dependent upon the efforts of certain key personnel. The loss of key personnel could negatively impact the operations and profitability of our post-combination business and its financial condition could suffer as a result.

Our ability to be successful is dependent upon the efforts of our key personnel. Although some key personnel may remain with the post- combination business in senior management or advisory positions following the business combination, it is possible that we will lose some key personnel, the loss of which could negatively impact the operations and profitability of our post-combination business.

ConnectM’s success depends to a significant degree upon the continued contributions of senior management, certain of whom would be difficult to replace. Departure by certain of ConnectM’s officers could have a material adverse effect on ConnectM’s business, financial condition, or operating results.

There is no guarantee that an active and liquid public market for shares of our common stock will develop.

A liquid trading market for our common stock may never develop or, if developed, may not be maintained.

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the market price of shares of the ConnectM common stock may experience significant price volatility; and

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there may be less efficiency in carrying out your purchase and sale orders.

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Risks Related to Having Become a Public Company

We will incur significant increased costs as a result of operating as a public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial time to new compliance initiatives.

As a public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company. We will be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, which will require, among other things, that we file with the SEC annual, quarterly and current reports with respect to our business and financial condition. In addition, Sarbanes-Oxley, as well as rules subsequently adopted by the SEC and Nasdaq to implement provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley, impose significant requirements on public companies, including requiring establishment and maintenance of effective disclosure and financial controls and changes in corporate governance practices. Further, pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, the SEC has adopted additional rules and regulations in these areas, such as mandatory “say on pay” voting requirements that will apply to us when we cease to be an emerging growth company. Stockholder activism, the current political environment and the current high level of government intervention and regulatory reform may lead to substantial new regulations and

 

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disclosure obligations, which may lead to additional compliance costs and impact the manner in which we operate our business in ways we cannot currently anticipate.

We expect the rules and regulations applicable to public companies to substantially increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities more time consuming and costly. If these requirements divert the attention of our management and personnel from other business concerns, they could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The increased costs will decrease our net income or increase our net loss, and may require us to reduce costs in other areas of our business or increase the prices of our products or services. For example, we expect these rules and regulations to make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required to incur substantial costs to maintain the same or similar coverage. We cannot predict or estimate the amount or timing of additional costs we may incur to respond to these requirements. The impact of these requirements could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors, our board committees or as executive officers.

If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting, our ability to produce accurate and timely financial statements could be impaired, investors may lose confidence in our financial reporting and the trading price of our common stock may decline.

In connection with the preparation of the financial statements as of and for three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 included in the Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 16, 2024, we concluded that there was a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. Specifically, we did not design and maintain an effective control environment to prevent or detect material misstatements in the financial statements. The following material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting were identified:

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Controls over the accuracy and completeness of information included in our SEC filings including documents filed as exhibits to registration statements and information within registration statements.

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Controls over accuracy and completeness of financial data, specifically prepaid and accrued expenses.

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Complex financial instruments accounting including relevant literature that applies to the accounting for forward purchase agreements, the business combination, acquisition accounting, and complex debt.

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Remediation Efforts to Address Identified Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

To address these material weaknesses management has devoted, and plans to continue to devote, significant effort and resources to the remediation and improvement of its internal control over financial reporting, and to provide processes and controls over the internal communications within the Company, financial reporting advisors, legal advisors, and independent registered public accounting firm. The Company’s efforts include the following:

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The Company implemented additional procedures to ensure that all legal agreements are reviewed by management, third-party accounting advisors and legal advisors in their final drafts before such agreements are executed.

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The Company implemented additional review procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data and accrued liabilities.

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The Company utilized the expertise of outside financial reporting and valuation advisors to better evaluate the research and understanding of the nuances of the accounting standards that apply to the complex financial instrument.

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The Company is implementing additional oversight of the cash availability for the Company’s operational needs.

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USE OF PROCEEDS

We will not receive any cash proceeds from the possible resale from time to time of some or all of such shares of our common stock by the Selling Securityholders named in this prospectus. The proceeds from the offering are solely for the account of the Selling Securityholders. Upon any exercise of the Warrants for cash, the applicable Selling Securityholder would pay us the exercise price set forth in the applicable Warrant.

We will pay all expenses incident to the registration of the shares of our Common Stock offered herein.

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

The Selling Securityholders, which, as used herein, includes donees, pledgees, transferees or other successors-in-interest selling shares of common stock or interests in shares of common stock received after the date of this prospectus from a Selling Securityholder as a gift, pledge, partnership distribution or other transfer, may, from time to time, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any or all of their shares of common stock or interests in shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions. These dispositions may be at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market price, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or at negotiated prices.

The Selling Securityholders may use any one or more of the following methods when disposing of shares or interests therein:

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ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;

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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;

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purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;

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an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;

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privately negotiated transactions;

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short sales;

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through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise;

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broker-dealers may agree with the Selling Securityholders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;

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a combination of any such methods of sale; and

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any other method permitted by applicable law.

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The Selling Securityholders may, from time to time, pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned by the Selling Securityholders and, if the Selling Securityholders default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock, from time to time, under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act, amending the Selling Securityholders list to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as Selling Securityholders under this prospectus. The Selling Securityholders also may transfer the shares of common stock in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees, donees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.

In connection with the sale of our common stock or interests therein, the Selling Securityholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume. The Selling Securityholders may also sell shares of our common stock short and deliver these securities to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the common stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities. The Selling Securityholders may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers

 

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or other financial institutions or the creation of one or more derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other financial institution of shares offered by this prospectus, which shares such broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).

The aggregate proceeds to the Selling Securityholders from the sale of the common stock offered by the Selling Securityholders will be the purchase price of the common stock less discounts or commissions, if any. Each of the Selling Securityholders reserves the right to accept and, together with its agents from time to time, to reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of common stock to be made directly or through agents. We will not receive any of the proceeds from this offering.

The Selling Securityholders also may resell all or a portion of the shares in open market transactions in reliance upon Rule 144 under the Securities Act, provided that the Selling Securityholders meet the criteria and conform to the requirements of that rule.

To the extent required, the shares of our common stock to be sold, the names of the Selling Securityholders, the respective purchase prices and public offering prices, the names of any agents or dealers, and any applicable commissions or discounts with respect to a particular offer will be set forth in an accompanying prospectus supplement or, if appropriate, a post-effective amendment to the registration statement that includes this prospectus.

In order to comply with the securities laws of some states, if applicable, the common stock may be sold in these jurisdictions only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some states the common stock may not be sold unless it has been registered or qualified for sale or an exemption from registration or qualification requirements is available and is complied with.

We have advised the Selling Securityholders that the anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, may apply to sales of shares in the market and to the activities of the Selling Securityholders and their affiliates. In addition, to the extent applicable, we will make copies of this prospectus (as it may be supplemented or amended from time to time) available to the Selling Securityholders for the purpose of satisfying the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The Selling Securityholders may indemnify any broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving the sale of the shares against certain liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act.

We have agreed to indemnify the Selling Securityholders against liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act and state securities laws, relating to the registration of the shares offered by this prospectus.

We have agreed with the Selling Securityholders to use reasonable best efforts to cause the registration statement of which this prospectus constitutes a part to become effective and to remain continuously effective until the earlier of (1) such time as all of the shares covered by this prospectus have been disposed of pursuant to and in accordance with such registration statement or (2) the date on which all of the shares may be sold without restriction pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act.

In connection with the SEPA, Yorkville is an “underwriter” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

The following summary of the material terms of the capital stock of ConnectM is not intended to be a complete summary of the rights and preferences of such securities, and is qualified by reference to our Charter, our Bylaws and the warrant-related documents described herein, each of which are incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and certain provisions of Delaware law. We urge you to read each of our Charter, our Bylaws and the warrant-related documents described herein in their entirety for a complete description of the rights and preferences of our securities. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to “we”, “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “ConnectM” in this section refer solely to ConnectM and not to our subsidiaries.

Authorized and Outstanding Capital Stock

The total amount of our authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of ConnectM common stock and 10,000,000 shares of ConnectM preferred stock.

The following summary describes all material provisions of our capital stock. We urge you to read the Proposed Charter and the Amended Bylaws (copies of which are attached to this proxy statement/​prospectus as Annex B and Annex C, respectively).

ConnectM Common Stock

Voting Rights

Each holder of ConnectM common stock will be entitled to one vote for each share of ConnectM common stock held of record by such holder on all matters voted upon by our stockholders; provided, however, that, except as otherwise required in the Proposed Charter or by applicable law, the holders of ConnectM common stock will not be entitled to vote on any amendment to our Proposed Charter that relates solely to the terms of one or more outstanding series of ConnectM preferred stock if the holders of such affected series are entitled exclusively, either separately or together with the holders of one or more other such series, to vote thereon pursuant to our Proposed Charter (including any certificate of designation relating to any series of ConnectM preferred stock) or pursuant to the DGCL.

Dividend Rights

Subject to any other provisions of the Proposed Charter, as it may be amended from time to time, holders of shares of ConnectM common stock will be entitled to receive ratably, in proportion to the number of shares of ConnectM common stock held by them, such dividends and other distributions in cash, capital stock or property of ConnectM when, as and if declared thereon by the ConnectM board of directors from time to time out of assets or funds of ConnectM legally available therefor.

Rights upon Liquidation

Subject to the rights of holders of ConnectM preferred stock, in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of ConnectM affairs, whether voluntary or involuntary, after payment or provision for payment of the debts and other liabilities of ConnectM payable upon shares of ConnectM preferred stock ranking senior to the shares of ConnectM common stock upon such dissolution, liquidation or winding up, if any, ConnectM’s remaining net assets will be distributed to the holders of shares of ConnectM common stock upon such dissolution, liquidation or winding up, pro rata on a per share basis.

Other Rights

No holder of shares of ConnectM common stock will be entitled to preemptive or subscription rights contained in the Proposed Charter or in the Amended Bylaws. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the ConnectM common stock. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of the ConnectM common stock will be subject to those of the holders of any shares of the ConnectM preferred stock that ConnectM may issue in the future.

 

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Lock-Up

The holders of shares of ConnectM common stock issued as consideration pursuant to the Business Combination or to directors, officers and employees of ConnectM upon settlement or exercise of stock options or other equity awards outstanding as of immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination (collectively, the “Lock-up Shares”) may not transfer, subject to certain limited exceptions, any Lock-up Shares, and, pursuant to the Sponsor Lock-Up Agreement, the Sponsor may not Transfer, subject to certain limited exceptions, any Sponsor Lock-Up Shares, in each case, until the earlier of (i) 180-days after the Closing, and (ii) the date on which the closing price of ConnectM’s common stock equals or exceeds $16.50 per share for any 20 trading days within any consecutive 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after the Closing Date.

Preferred Stock

The ConnectM Board has the authority to issue shares of preferred stock from time to time on terms it may determine, to fix the voting rights, if any, designations, powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional, special and other rights, if any, of each such series and any qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, including without limitation thereof, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, and to increase or decrease (but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding) the number of shares of any series as shall be stated in the resolution or resolutions adopted by the ConnectM Board providing for the issuance of such series and included in a certificate of designation filed pursuant to the DGCL. The issuance of ConnectM preferred stock could have the effect of decreasing the trading price of ConnectM common stock, restricting dividends on the capital stock of ConnectM, diluting the voting power of the ConnectM common stock, impairing the liquidation rights of the capital stock of ConnectM, or delaying or preventing a change in control of ConnectM.

Election of Directors and Vacancies

The number of directors of the ConnectM Board shall be fixed solely and exclusively by resolution duly adopted from time to time by the ConnectM Board. The ConnectM Board will be divided into three classes, designated Class I, II and III, with Class I consisting of three (3) directors and first up for re-election in 2025, Class II consisting of one (1) director and first up for re-election in 2026, and Class III consisting of one (1) director and first up for re-election in 2027. Each class of directors will be elected by the ConnectM stockholders every three years.

Under the Amended Bylaws, at all meetings of stockholders called for the election of directors, a plurality of the votes properly cast will be sufficient to elect such directors to the ConnectM Board.

Except as the DGCL may otherwise require and subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any series of ConnectM preferred stock, in the interim between annual meetings of stockholders or special meetings of stockholders called for the election of directors and/or the removal of one or more directors and the filling of any vacancy in that connection, newly created directorships and any vacancies on the ConnectM Board, including unfilled vacancies resulting from the removal of directors, may be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors then in office, even though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director (and not by stockholders). All directors will hold office until the expiration of their respective terms of office and until their successors will have been elected and qualified. A director elected or appointed to fill a vacancy resulting from the death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal of a director or a newly created directorship will serve for the remainder of the full term of the class of directors in which the new directorship was created or the vacancy occurred and until his or her successor will have been elected and qualified.

Subject to the rights, if any, of any series of ConnectM preferred stock, any director may be removed from office only with cause and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (662∕3%) of the voting power of all then outstanding shares of capital stock of ConnectM entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class. In case the ConnectM Board or any one or more directors should be so removed, new directors may be elected at the same time for the unexpired portion of the full term of the director or directors so removed.

 

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In addition to the powers and authorities hereinbefore or by statute expressly conferred upon them, the directors are empowered to exercise all such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by the ConnectM, subject, nevertheless, to the provisions of the DGCL, the Proposed Charter and to any Amended Bylaws adopted and in effect from time to time; provided, however, that no Bylaw so adopted will invalidate any prior act of the directors which would have been valid if such Bylaw had not been adopted.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, any director elected pursuant to the right, if any, of the holders of ConnectM preferred stock to elect additional directors under specified circumstances will serve for such term or terms and pursuant to such other provisions as specified in the relevant certificate of designations related to the ConnectM preferred stock.

Quorum

The holders of shares of outstanding capital stock of ConnectM representing one-third (33 and 1/3%) of the voting power of all outstanding shares of capital stock and entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, will constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business, except as otherwise required by law or provided by the Proposed Charter. If, however, such quorum will not be present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders, the chairman of the meeting may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum will be present or represented. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum will be present or represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed. If the adjournment is for more than 30 days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting will be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such adjourned meeting as of the record date fixed for notice of such adjourned meeting.

Anti-takeover Effects of the Proposed Charter and the Amended Bylaws

The Proposed Charter and the Amended Bylaws contain provisions that may delay, defer or discourage another party from acquiring control of ConnectM. ConnectM expects that these provisions, which are summarized below, will discourage coercive takeover practices or inadequate takeover bids. These provisions are also designed to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of ConnectM to first negotiate with the ConnectM Board, which we believe may result in an improvement of the terms of any such acquisition in favor of ConnectM stockholders. However, they also give the ConnectM Board the power to discourage acquisitions that some stockholders may favor.

Classified Board of directors

As indicated above, the Proposed Charter provides that the ConnectM’s board of directors will be divided into three classes of directors, with each class of directors being elected by the ConnectM stockholders every three years. The classification of directors will have the effect of making it more difficult for stockholders to change the composition of the ConnectM’s board of directors.

Authorized but Unissued Capital Stock

The DGCL does not require stockholder approval for any issuance of authorized shares. However, the listing requirements of Nasdaq, which would apply if and so long as the ConnectM common stock (or units or warrants) remains listed on Nasdaq, require stockholder approval of certain issuances equal to or exceeding 20% of the then outstanding voting power or then outstanding number of shares of ConnectM common stock. Additional shares that may be issued in the future may be used for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public offerings, to raise additional capital or to facilitate acquisitions.

One of the effects of the existence of unissued and unreserved common stock may be to enable the ConnectM Board to issue shares to persons friendly to current management, which issuance could render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of ConnectM by means of a merger, tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise and thereby protect the continuity of management and possibly deprive stockholders of opportunities to sell their shares of ConnectM common stock at prices higher than prevailing market prices.

 

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Special Meeting, Action by Written Consent and Advance Notice Requirements for Stockholder Proposals

Unless otherwise required by law, and subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any series of ConnectM preferred stock, special meetings of the stockholders of ConnectM, for any purpose or purposes, may be called only by or at the direction of (i) a majority of the ConnectM Board, (ii) the Chairman of the ConnectM Board or (iii) the ConnectM Chief Executive Officer. Unless otherwise required by law, written notice of a special meeting of stockholders, stating the date and time of the meeting, and the means of remote communication, if any, shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting, not less than 10 or more than 60 days before the date fixed for the meeting. Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders will be limited to the purposes stated in the notice.

In addition, the Amended Bylaws require advance notice procedures for stockholder proposals to be brought before an annual meeting of the stockholders, including the nomination of directors. Stockholders at an annual meeting may only consider the proposals specified in the notice of meeting or brought before the meeting by or at the direction of the ConnectM Board, or by a stockholder of record on the record date for the meeting, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who has delivered a timely written notice in proper form to ConnectM secretary, of the stockholder’s intention to bring such business before the meeting.

These provisions could have the effect of delaying until the next stockholder meeting any stockholder actions, even if such actions are favored by the holders of a majority of our outstanding voting securities.

Amendment to Charter and Bylaws

The DGCL provides generally that the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding stock entitled to vote on amendments to a corporation’s certificate of incorporation or bylaws is required to approve such amendment, unless a corporation’s certificate of incorporation or bylaws, as the case may be, requires a greater percentage.

The Proposed Charter will provide that the provision regarding removal of a director from the ConnectM Board, may be amended, altered, repealed or rescinded only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (662∕3%) in voting power of all the then outstanding shares of ConnectM’s stock entitled to vote thereon as a class.

The Amended Bylaws may be amended or repealed (A) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the ConnectM Board, or (B) without the approval of the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (662∕3%) of the outstanding voting stock of ConnectM entitled to vote generally in an election of directors, voting together as a single class.

Delaware Anti-Takeover Statute

Section 203 of the DGCL provides that if a person acquires 15% or more of the voting stock of a Delaware corporation, such person becomes an “interested stockholder” and may not engage in certain “business combinations” with the corporation for a period of three years from the time such person acquired 15% or more of the corporation’s voting stock, unless:

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the merger transaction is approved by the board of directors and at a meeting of stockholders, not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (662∕3%) of the outstanding voting stock which is not owned by the interested stockholder. A Delaware corporation may elect in its certificate of incorporation or bylaws not to be governed by this particular Delaware law.

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is a person who, together with that person’s affiliates and associates, owns, or within the previous three years owned, 15% or more of our voting stock.

ConnectM has elected not to be governed by Section 203 of the DGCL. Therefore, the restrictions contained in Section 203 of the DGCL will not apply to ConnectM.

Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors

The Proposed Charter limits the liability of the directors of ConnectM to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, and the Amended Bylaws provide that we will indemnify them to the fullest extent permitted by such law. ConnectM expects to enter into agreements to indemnify their directors, executive officers and other employees as determined by the ConnectM Board. Under the terms of such indemnification agreements, ConnectM will be required to indemnify each of our directors and officers, to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Delaware. ConnectM must indemnify our officers and directors against all reasonable fees, expenses, charges and other costs of any type or nature whatsoever, including any and all expenses and obligations paid or incurred in connection with investigating, defending, being a witness in, participating in (including on appeal), or preparing to defend, be a witness or participate in any completed, actual, pending or threatened action, suit, claim or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, or establishing or enforcing a right to indemnification under the indemnification agreement. The indemnification agreements also requires ConnectM, if so requested, to advance all reasonable fees, expenses, charges and other costs that such director or officer incurred, provided that such person will return any such advance if it is ultimately determined that such person is not entitled to indemnification by the ConnectM. Any claims for indemnification by the ConnectM directors and officers may reduce ConnectM available funds to satisfy successful third-party claims against ConnectM and may reduce the amount of money available to ConnectM.

Exclusive Jurisdiction of Certain Actions

The Proposed Charter requires, to the fullest extent permitted by law, unless ConnectM consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, that derivative actions brought on behalf of ConnectM, actions against any director, officer or stockholder of ConnectM for breach of fiduciary duty, actions asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the Proposed Charter or the Amended Bylaws, and actions asserting a claim against ConnectM governed by the internal affairs doctrine may be brought only in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and, if brought outside of Delaware, the stockholder bringing the suit will be deemed to have consented to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in the State of Delaware and service of process on such stockholder’s counsel. Although we believe this provision benefits ConnectM by providing increased consistency in the application of Delaware law in the types of lawsuits to which it applies, the provision may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against our directors and officers.

Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. Accordingly, both state and federal courts have jurisdiction to entertain such Securities Act claims. To prevent having to litigate claims in multiple jurisdictions and the threat of inconsistent or contrary rulings by different courts, among other considerations, the Proposed Charter requires that, unless ConnectM consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolving any action asserting a claim arising under the Securities Act and, if brought in a court other than the federal district courts of the United States of America, the stockholder bringing the suit will be deemed to have consented to the personal jurisdiction of the federal district courts of the United States of America and service of process on such stockholder’s counsel.

However, there is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce such provision, and investors cannot waive compliance with federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this forum selection provision will not apply to suits brought to enforce any liability or duty created by the Exchange Act, or any other claim for which the federal courts of the United States have exclusive jurisdiction.

 

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Warrants

Public Warrants

There are currently outstanding an aggregate of 9,200,000 MCAC Public Warrants, which, following the Closing, will entitle the holder to acquire shares of ConnectM common stock. Each whole warrant will entitle the registered holder to purchase one whole share of ConnectM common stock at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment as discussed below, at any time commencing on the later of 12 month-anniversary of the closing of the IPO (May 13, 2022) or 30 days after the completion of the Business Combination. Pursuant to the warrant agreement, dated May 10, 2022, as amended, by and between MCAC and Continental as warrant agent (the “Warrant Agreement”), a warrant holder may exercise its warrants only for a whole number of shares of ConnectM common stock. This means that only a whole warrant may be exercised at any given time by a warrant holder. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units, and only whole warrants will trade. The public warrants will expire five years after the completion of the Business Combination, at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.

We will not be obligated to deliver any shares of ConnectM common stock pursuant to the exercise of a warrant and will have no obligation to settle such warrant exercise unless a registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to the shares of ConnectM common stock underlying the warrants is then effective and a prospectus relating thereto is current, subject to our satisfying our obligations described below with respect to registration. No warrant will be exercisable and we will not be obligated to issue shares of ConnectM common stock upon exercise of a warrant unless ConnectM common stock issuable upon such warrant exercise has been registered, qualified or deemed to be exempt under the securities laws of the state of residence of the registered holder of the warrants. In the event that the conditions in the two immediately preceding sentences are not satisfied with respect to a warrant, the holder of such warrant will not be entitled to exercise such warrant and such warrant may have no value and expire worthless. In no event will we be required to net cash settle any warrant. In the event that a registration statement is not effective for the exercised warrants, the purchaser of a unit containing such warrant will have paid the full purchase price for the unit solely for the share of ConnectM common stock underlying such unit.

We are not registering the shares of ConnectM common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants at this time. However, we have agreed that as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 15 business days after the closing of our initial business combination, we will use our best efforts to file with the SEC a registration statement covering the shares of ConnectM common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants, to cause such registration statement to become effective and to maintain a current prospectus relating to those shares of ConnectM common stock until the warrants expire or are redeemed, as specified in the warrant agreement. If a registration statement covering the shares of ConnectM common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants is not effective by the 60th business day after the closing of our initial business combination, warrant holders may, until such time as there is an effective registration statement and during any period when we will have failed to maintain an effective registration statement, exercise warrants on a “cashless basis” in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act or another exemption.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a registration statement covering the ConnectM common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants is not effective within a specified period following the consummation of our initial business combination, warrant holders may, until such time as there is an effective registration statement and during any period when we shall have failed to maintain an effective registration statement, exercise warrants on a cashless basis pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, provided that such exemption is available. If that exemption, or another exemption, is not available, holders will not be able to exercise their warrants on a cashless basis.

Once the warrants become exercisable, we may call the warrants for redemption:

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if, and only if, the reported last sale price of the ConnectM common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, right issuances, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period commencing once the warrants become exercisable and ending three days before we send the notice of redemption to the warrant holders.

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If and when the warrants become redeemable by us, we may not exercise our redemption right if the issuance of shares of common stock upon exercise of the warrants is not exempt from registration or qualification under applicable state blue sky laws or we are unable to effect such registration or qualification. We will use our best efforts to register or qualify such shares of common stock under the blue sky laws of the state of residence in those states in which the warrants were offered by us in this offering.

We have established the last of the redemption criterion discussed above to prevent a redemption call unless there is at the time of the call a significant premium to the warrant exercise price. If the foregoing conditions are satisfied and we issue a notice of redemption of the warrants, each warrant holder will be entitled to exercise its warrant prior to the scheduled redemption date. However, the price of the ConnectM common stock may fall below the $18.00 redemption trigger price (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) as well as the $11.50 warrant exercise price after the redemption notice is issued.

If we call the warrants for redemption as described above, our management will have the option to require any holder that wishes to exercise its warrant to do so on a “cashless basis.” In determining whether to require all holders to exercise their warrants on a “cashless basis,” our management will consider, among other factors, our cash position, the number of warrants that are outstanding and the dilutive effect on our stockholders of issuing the maximum number of shares of ConnectM common stock issuable upon the exercise of our warrants. If our management takes advantage of this option, all holders of warrants would pay the exercise price by surrendering their warrants for that number of shares of ConnectM common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product of the number of shares of ConnectM common stock underlying the warrants, multiplied by the difference between the exercise price of the warrants and the “fair market value”(defined below) by (y) the fair market value. The “fair market value” for this purpose shall mean the average reported last sale price of the ConnectM common stock for the 10 trading days ending on the third day prior to the date on which the notice of redemption is sent to the holders of warrants. If our management takes advantage of this option, the notice of redemption will contain the information necessary to calculate the number of shares of ConnectM common stock to be received upon exercise of the warrants, including the “fair market value” in such case. Requiring a cashless exercise in this manner will reduce the number of shares to be issued and thereby lessen the dilutive effect of a warrant redemption. We believe this feature is an attractive option to us if we do not need the cash from the exercise of the warrants after our initial business combination.

In the event we determine to redeem the warrants, holders of our redeemable warrants would be notified of such redemption as described in our warrant agreement. Specifically, in the event that we elect to redeem all of the redeemable warrants as described above, we will fix a date for the redemption (the “Redemption Date”). Notice of redemption will be mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, by us not less than 30 days prior to the Redemption Date to the registered holders of the redeemable warrants to be redeemed at their last addresses as they appear on the registration books. Any notice mailed in the manner provided in the warrant agreement will be conclusively presumed to have been duly given whether or not the registered holder received such notice. Accordingly, if a holder fails to actually receive the notice of or otherwise fails to respond on a timely basis, it could lose the benefit of being a holder of a Public Warrant.

In addition, beneficial owners of the redeemable warrants will be notified of such redemption via ConnectM’s posting of the redemption notice to DTC.

A holder of a warrant may notify us in writing in the event it elects to be subject to a requirement that such holder will not have the right to exercise such warrant, to the extent that after giving effect to such exercise, such person (together with such person’s affiliates), to the warrant agent’s actual knowledge, would beneficially own in excess of 4.9% or 9.8% (or such other amount as a holder may specify) of the shares of ConnectM common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise.

 

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If the number of outstanding shares of ConnectM common stock is increased by a stock dividend payable in shares of ConnectM common stock, or by a split-up of shares of ConnectM common stock or other similar event, then, on the effective date of such stock dividend, split-up or similar event, the number of shares of ConnectM common stock issuable on exercise of each warrant will be increased in proportion to such increase in the outstanding shares of ConnectM common stock. A rights offering to holders of ConnectM common stock entitling holders to purchase shares of ConnectM common stock at a price less than the fair market value will be deemed a stock dividend of a number of shares of ConnectM common stock equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of ConnectM common stock actually sold in such rights offering (or issuable under any other equity securities sold in such rights offering that are convertible into or exercisable for ConnectM common stock) and (ii) one (1) minus the quotient of (x) the price per share of ConnectM common stock paid in such rights offering divided by (y) the fair market value. For these purposes (i) if the rights offering is for securities convertible into or exercisable for ConnectM common stock, in determining the price payable for ConnectM common stock, there will be taken into account any consideration received for such rights, as well as any additional amount payable upon exercise or conversion and (ii) fair market value means the volume weighted average price of ConnectM common stock as reported during the ten (10) trading day period ending on the trading day prior to the first date on which the shares of ConnectM common stock trade on the applicable exchange or in the applicable market, regular way, without the right to receive such rights.

In addition, if we, at any time while the warrants are outstanding and unexpired, pay a dividend or make a distribution in cash, securities or other assets to the holders of ConnectM common stock on account of such shares of ConnectM common stock (or other shares of our capital stock into which the warrants are convertible), other than (a) as described above, (b) certain ordinary cash dividends, (c) to satisfy the redemption rights of the holders of ConnectM common stock in connection with a proposed initial business combination, (d) to satisfy the redemption rights of the holders of ConnectM common stock in connection with a stockholder vote to amend our amended and restated certificate of incorporation (i) to modify the substance or timing of our obligation to allow redemption in connection with our initial business combination or certain amendments to our charter prior thereto or to redeem 100% of ConnectM common stock if we do not complete our initial business combination within 24 months, or (ii) with respect to any other provision relating to stockholders’ rights or pre-initial business combination activity, or (e) in connection with the redemption of our public shares upon our failure to complete our initial business combination, then the warrant exercise price will be decreased, effective immediately after the effective date of such event, by the amount of cash and/or the fair market value of any securities or other assets paid on each share of ConnectM common stock in respect of such event.

If the number of outstanding shares of ConnectM common stock is decreased by a consolidation, combination, reverse stock split or reclassification of shares of ConnectM common stock or other similar event, then, on the effective date of such consolidation, combination, reverse stock split, reclassification or similar event, the number of shares of ConnectM common stock issuable on exercise of each warrant will be decreased in proportion to such decrease in outstanding shares of ConnectM common stock.

Whenever the number of shares of ConnectM common stock purchasable upon the exercise of the warrants is adjusted, as described above, the warrant exercise price will be adjusted by multiplying the warrant exercise price immediately prior to such adjustment by a fraction (x) the numerator of which will be the number of shares of ConnectM common stock purchasable upon the exercise of the warrants immediately prior to such adjustment, and (y) the denominator of which will be the number of shares of ConnectM common stock so purchasable immediately thereafter.

In case of any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding shares of ConnectM common stock (other than those described above or that solely affects the par value of such shares of ConnectM common stock), or in the case of any merger or consolidation of us with or into another corporation (other than a consolidation or merger in which we are the continuing corporation and that does not result in any reclassification or reorganization of our outstanding shares of ConnectM common stock), or in the case of any sale or conveyance to another corporation or entity of the assets or other property of us as an entirety or substantially as an entirety in connection with which we are dissolved, the holders of the warrants will thereafter have the right to purchase and receive, upon the basis and upon the terms and conditions specified in the warrants and in lieu of the shares of the ConnectM common stock immediately theretofore

 

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purchasable and receivable upon the exercise of the rights represented thereby, the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassification, reorganization, merger or consolidation, or upon a dissolution following any such sale or transfer, that the holder of the warrants would have received if such holder had exercised their warrants immediately prior to such event.

The warrants will be issued in registered form under the Warrant Agreement. You should review a copy of the Warrant Agreement, which was filed as an exhibit to MCAC’s registration statement in connection with the IPO, for a complete description of the terms and conditions applicable to the warrants. The Warrant Agreement provides that the terms of the warrants may be amended without the consent of any holder to cure any ambiguity or correct any mistake, including to conform the provisions of the Warrant Agreement to the description of the terms of the warrants and the Warrant Agreement set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus, or defective provision, but requires the approval by the holders of at least a majority of the then outstanding public warrants to make any change that adversely affects the interests of the registered holders of public warrants.

In addition, if (x) we issue additional shares of ConnectM common stock or equity-linked securities for capital raising purposes in connection with the closing of our initial business combination at a newly issued price of less than $9.20 per share of ConnectM common stock (with such issue price or effective issue price to be determined in good faith by our board of directors and, in the case of any such issuance to our sponsor or its affiliates, without taking into account any founder shares held by our sponsor or such affiliates, as applicable, prior to such issuance), (y) the aggregate gross proceeds from such issuances represent more than 60% of the total equity proceeds, and interest thereon, available for the funding of our initial business combination on the date of the consummation of our initial business combination (net of redemptions), and (z) the market value is below $9.20 per share, then the exercise price of the warrants will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 115% of the greater of the market value and the newly issued price, and the $18.00 per share redemption trigger price described above will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 180% of the greater of the market value and the newly issued price.

The warrants may be exercised upon surrender of the warrant certificate on or prior to the expiration date at the offices of the warrant agent, with the exercise form on the reverse side of the warrant certificate completed and executed as indicated, accompanied by full payment of the exercise price (or on a cashless basis, if applicable), by certified or official bank check payable to us, for the number of warrants being exercised. The warrant holders do not have the rights or privileges of holders of ConnectM common stock and any voting rights until they exercise their warrants and receive shares of ConnectM common stock. After the issuance of shares of ConnectM common stock upon exercise of the warrants, each holder will be entitled to one (1) vote for each share held of record on all matters to be voted on by stockholders.

Placement Warrants

There are currently 3,040,000 MCAC Private Placement Warrants outstanding. The MCAC Private Placement Warrants (including the ConnectM common stock issuable upon exercise of the MCAC Private Placement Warrants) are generally not transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the Closing, and they are not redeemable by us so long as they are held by our Sponsor or its permitted transferees.

In addition, holders of our placement warrants are entitled to certain registration rights. In order to fund working capital deficiencies and finance transaction costs in connection with an intended initial business combination, our sponsor or an affiliate of our sponsor or certain of our officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required. Up to $1,500,000 of such loans may be convertible into warrants, at a price of $1.00 per warrant at the option of the lender, upon consummation of our initial business combination. Except as described below, the private placement warrants have terms and provisions that are identical to those of the public warrants described above, including as to exercise price, exercisability and exercise period. If the private placement warrants are held by holders other than our Sponsor or its permitted transferees, the private placement warrants will be redeemable by us and exercisable by the holders on the same basis as the public warrants described above.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

The transfer agent for ConnectM common stock and warrant agent for the ConnectM public warrants and private placement warrants will be Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.

 

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BUSINESS

Overview

ConnectM is a clean energy technology and solutions provider for residential and light commercial buildings and all-electric original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, with a proprietary digital platform to accelerate the transition to solar and all-electric heating, cooling and transportation. By leveraging technology, data, artificial intelligence, contemporary design, and behavioral economics, we believe we are making electrification more user friendly, more affordable, more precise, and more socially impactful. To that end, we have built a vertically integrated company with wholly-owned service networks and the full technology stack to power them. ConnectM customers are able to reduce their energy dependence on fossil fuels, overall energy costs and carbon footprint.

Our technology platform encompasses marketing to life cycle management, customer care to claims processing, finance to rebates/incentives. Our architecture melds artificial intelligence with the humankind, and learns from the data it generates to become better at providing technology solutions to customers and quantifying customer lifetime value. In addition to digitizing electrification end-to-end, we also reimagined the underlying business model to minimize customer churn while maximizing trust and improving environmental impact.

We believe that our cocktail of enhanced user experience, aligned values, and competitive cost enjoys broad appeal. Our customer’s electrification needs typically grow over time to encompass more and higher value products such as heat pumps, highly efficient air conditioners, solar roof, battery storage, electric vehicles and weatherization. These progressions can generate increases in customer lifetime value. We expect our business to benefit from highly recurring, predictable, and naturally growing revenue streams; a level of automation that we believe satisfies our customers while collapsing costs; and an architecture that generates and employs data to price and implement electrification solutions with greater precision, which will also benefit our customers and our strategic OEM partners.

Our Products and Services

ConnectM is a single point solution provider for the homeowner for all their electrification and decarbonization needs. As part of our customer onboarding process, our home energy specialists prepare a multi-year blueprint for equipment and system installations that is aligned with homeowner needs and ensures full leverage of federal, state, and utility rebates, tax credits, and incentives. Our weatherization, HVAC, solar, battery, and EV charger installation teams work in tandem with the home energy specialists ensuring optimal roll out of the blueprint. Our measurement and verification platform ensures that homeowners experience the savings that was envisioned during the blueprint stage.

As a service provider, our priority is to ensure optimal performance of our equipment and systems which increases customer satisfaction and the likelihood of obtaining additional electrification and decarbonization work. Our integrated Internet of Things (IoT) platform enables us to remotely monitor and control our systems so that we know of any problems with the performance of our systems before our customers experience any equipment outage.

ConnectM operates on two applications  —  Aurai and Yantra. These are two different applications developed and running on a common technology platform. Aurai is our electrification and decarbonization application for residential and light commercial buildings. We have built a proprietary full stack technology application for remote asset monitoring and control, along with a proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to provide maintenance, repair and installation.

Yantra is our transportation and logistics network application that enables EV OEMs to offer smart features to their end customers along with potentially valuable data collection. Using the Yantra application, (i) equipment manufacturers of electromechanical and electric vehicles can access actionable data gathered from IoT systems connected to their equipment, (ii) asset owners can intelligently protect their investments, and (iii) equipment service providers can boost their on-the-job efficiency.

OEMs, distributors, and third-party service providers leverage Aurai and Yantra applications to build a differentiated infrastructure for demand creation, implementation, and ongoing management of decarbonization, electrification and energy efficient (DE2) solutions.

 

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Additionally, we also leverage Aurai and Yantra applications to create our own highly differentiated service offering. We are building a network of “Aurai Service Hubs” that are designed to service homes and light commercial buildings in 10 to 15 mile radius areas (150,000 to 300,000 buildings).

Each service hub is equipped to install, repair, and manage, including remote monitoring and control, the following equipment:

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energy efficient heating and cooling equipment, such as heat pumps and geothermal equipment;

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comfort suites, such as insulation, weatherization and zoning with smart vents;

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solar and battery storage;

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EV charging/Electric vehicles; and

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water heaters.

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By leveraging our IoT enabled connectivity and sensory infrastructure, we collect and process equipment performance data, generating valuable insights highlighting the impact of our DE2 solutions for both the service provider and retail customers.

We have developed portals and applications for service providers and point-of-use customers to provide visibility into equipment performance resulting in:

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implementing preventative maintenance procedures;

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24-hour monitoring;

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simplified-warranty and claim management; and

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equipment-as-a-service subscriptions.

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In addition, we provide our customers with a utility tracker to ensures that our customers utilize available rebates, incentives, and financing associated with Aurai DE2 solutions.

We have also acquired DE2 capability through acquisitions, such as Florida Solar Products and Airflow Services. We aim to provide service offerings from any new acquisitions to our customers through our network of Aurai Service Hubs which ensures our customers can take advantage of all of our DE2 solutions. Our application integrates with popular software programs, such as ServiceTitan, HubSpot, Smart Thermostats, and QuickBooks, which we believe enables rapid onboarding of new service hubs.

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remote monitoring and control;

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equipment service, equipment warranty;

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DE2 reports;

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utility rebate/incentive integration; and

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integration with field force management (ServiceTitan), digital marketing (HubSpot), and smart thermostats (Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell, and Sensi).

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Currently, we own and manage eight Aurai service hubs: four in Massachusetts (Gloucester, New Bedford, Hyannis, Marlborough), three in Florida (Gainesville, Fort Pierce, and Stuart) and one in Virginia (Fairfax), which service 30,000+ residential and light commercial customers. There were 7,400+ Yearly Active Customers (YAC) at the end of 2023 compared to 6,212 YAC in 2022. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 from our eight wholly-owned service and technology hubs was approximately $19.9 million. We also have a customer support center in the Philippines to provide 24x7 support coverage for our service hubs.

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we installed 257 heat pumps, 332 high efficiency air conditioners, and 113 fuel-efficient heating systems;

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we installed 444 solar roofs totaling 2,803 kW, decarbonizing 39.2 kt of CO2 during asset lifetime;

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on an annualized basis, we electrified 9.9 GWh, eliminated 2.2 MMCF of natural gas, and saved 3.16 kt of CO2;

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reduced 6.3 kt of CO2 while managing 27.6M green miles.

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Our Technology Applications

Aurai (DE2)

Our primary mission is to reverse the adverse effects of climate change by owning, developing, and operating the world’s largest network of electro-mechanical assets. Our Aurai application provides advanced connectivity and real-time equipment monitoring to help promote a future powered primarily by clean, renewable energy. Aurai’s innovative technology and DE2 solutions are designed to reduce our customer’s overall environmental impact and advance progression toward achieving zero-carbon emissions. Our advanced, full-stack system creates more energy-efficient homes by providing insight and refined intelligence to residential electrical systems.

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single app-based interface for customers to engage with Aurai;

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all digital marketing and lead generation;

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long-term and AI driven customer engagement and management, including the use of data analytics to upsell services; and

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shared services for service hub branding and brand equity enhancement, which includes:

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customer self-service enabled;

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Yantra

Our Yantra application enables EV OEMs to offer smart features to their end customers along with potentially valuable data collection. The application, which is configuration based, makes it simpler for OEMs to integrate our solutions within their vehicles. The application offers business applications for EV OEMs, EV charging, shared mobility, and battery swapping operations management.

Our Yantra application offers end users and stakeholders in the ecosystem including equipment partners, utilities, and service providers the following services through our Smart Vehicle Control Unit:

Integration of subsystems:   Integrates with major subsystems of EV such as battery management system (BMS), motor control unit (MCU) and instrument cluster.

Intelligence @ Edge:   VCU can execute analytical processes at the electric vehicle, where data is collected via smart devices and IoT sensors, and transfer processed data to the cloud instead of sending only raw data. VCU enables control of the vehicle based on safety aspects that can be pre-configured or

 

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enhanced over the air. For example, the mode of motor control can be changed based on an increase in battery temperature. VCU can interface with additional sensors and actuators on a vehicle like GPS, temperature, tire-pressure, theft detection, ignition line and motor mode control, for taking actions at the edge or enabling the user to control using a connected application.

Remote management:   Remote management of BMS/MCU configuration, firmware operations over the air. Also, the VCU firmware can be remotely updated. This feature helps OEMs to enhance and quickly upgrade settings of BMS/MCU remotely without visiting service stations.

Connected Consumer Application (B2C)

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Security capabilities built in enables consumers to prevent theft or locate the vehicle in case of real theft situation.

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Special sensors on VCU can detect if the vehicle experienced a crash situation that can notify family member in emergencies.

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Network of EV owners when connected with partnered charging station network can enable convenience to users and commerce benefits to OEMs and service providers.

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Data Science and Analytics

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Generates various insights that help detect battery deterioration, cell imbalance, and weaker cell that may current entire battery.

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Service teams can analyze the customer complaints by reviewing past data and usage pattern of the user.

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Location details provide OEMs to know density of vehicles and data can be leveraged to partner with charging station infrastructure providers to setup network at potential locations with potential higher utilization and revenue.

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Our Value Proposition

We believe that our service platform provides the following advantages to our customers:

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Lower electricity bills:   Our streamlined process allows for solar energy credits to be directly applied to customer’s utility bill, which allows them to realize immediate savings.

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Supporting clean energy ecosystem:   We anticipate that demand for clean sources of electricity will continue to increase. We strive to support our customers in their continued transition to the clean energy ecosystem through our solar option and storage systems in the homes with EV charging stations. We expect our continued growth and planned expansion of product offerings will allow us to support even more customers in this transition.

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Growth Strategy

We seek to acquire small and niche service providers with heat pump capability in the heating and cooling space. In regard to solar, battery and EV charging, we seek to manage decarbonization, reduce utility dependency and acquire regional solar installers. We also have an integrated energy plan which includes combining heat pump, solar battery and EV charging into multi-year roll out, financing and utility/OEM partnerships. We also seek to expand geographically.

 

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We intend to leverage our competitive strengths and market position to become customers’ “one-stop-shop” for the clean energy transition. Our growth strategy includes the following:

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Service Offering Expansion:   Using our existing customer and developer networks, we plan to continue to build out our EV charging and energy storage offerings.

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Expansion of Existing Software Capabilities:   We plan to continue to grow our existing software capabilities. We intend to develop and create additional software tools that are capable of analyzing perspective customer properties to assist in identifying attractive opportunities for us and for our customers.

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Market Opportunity

Currently the Home Services market space is fragmented. There are over 90,000 HVAC contractors, over 13,000 solar installers, and thousands of home energy assessment and weatherization service providers servicing approximately 142 million households in USA.

We believe that the total potential market for our integrated platform with multiple clean energy and decarbonization services is substantial. According to the U.S. EIA data from the U.S. Census, there are approximately 142 million Total Housing Units. According to our analysis of the average U.S. residential home, the average annual energy cost in terms of equipment purchase and operating expenses is $16,294. At a top-down level, the energy spend by U.S. families is over $2 trillion. This is the overall potential market for our clean energy and decarbonization services. We have not included Canada in this analysis, but it is a market that potentially can also be relevant for our services and will increase the total potential market.

Serviceable Addressable Market. We are planning to focus on New England, Mid-Atlantic, and South Atlantic regions in the United States over the course of the next five years. These regions have approximately 46.8 million homes, which correspond to a serviceable addressable market size of $666 billion.

Serviceable Obtainable Market. The serviceable obtainable market opportunity is estimated based on the current states that we are targeting that include Massachusetts, Virginia and Florida. These states have approximately 19 million homes, which correspond to a serviceable addressable market size of $283 billion.

We believe that we have the appropriate strategy to increase our market share. In the area of consumers, we are focused on continuous platform improvements and innovations, helping OEM partners to have competitive differentiation. Regarding home electrification, we plan to bundle our connected operations business application for OEMs into “whole home electrification” solution to be offered from OEMs to service providers. For charging stations, we intend to offer connected operations platform to asset operators including charging stations and micro-grid. Lastly, for fleet services, we plan to launch asset-as-a-service (utility computing) solutions as subscriptions through OEM, insurance/warranty, multifamily properties, and last mile logistics ad fleet management companies.

Our Competitive Strengths

We believe we have a number of competitive advantages that contribute to our success. We aim to provide our customers with a superior customer experience, lower costs, and a wide selection of products and services. We deliver wellness, health and comfort to dwellers of commercial buildings and homes through superior, real-time monitoring, management and prediction of environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide levels) and digital climate control and zoning to ensure optimum HVAC delivery and comfort to the dwellers.

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Superior Customer Experience.   We believe that we maintain high customer satisfaction, and compete with the pricing offered by our competitors. Our customers may access our customer service representatives digitally, or by phone, text or email, 24/7.

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Technology and Data.   We have a technological and data advantage due to our consumer base, transaction volume, and fleet of products. This allows us to accumulate data to power and improve our technology. We have developed an integrated platform that optimizes energy efficiency, EV and fleet management.

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Deep Operational Experience.   We develop and refine much of our core technology centrally. Our expertise allows us to tackle some of the most complex operational challenges. With deeply rooted local operational teams, we can quickly respond to changing external conditions.

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Risk Management & Compliance

We have built a strong culture around risk management and compliance. We believe our technology-driven processes help us to mitigate risks within our business.

We are focused on complying with all applicable laws and regulations while providing the best possible customer experience. Our legal and compliance teams work hand-in-hand with our business teams to ensure that we remain up to date on regulatory requirements, and that these requirements are met as new products and services are added. We prioritize strategic thinking about how best to protect the interests of the consumer, particularly since we are building a digitally native system in an industry that has traditionally been analog.

Our compliance program is kept current by our internal compliance team, whose members track regulatory updates, conduct thorough reviews of policies and procedures, and monitor the licensing and education requirements of our team members.

Security and Data Protection

We employ various in-house and third-party technologies and network administration policies that are designed to protect our computer network and the privacy of our customers’ and team members’ information from external threats and malicious attacks.

We believe that the technologies and network security plan we have adopted are appropriate to the size, complexity and scope of services we provide, as well as the nature of the information that we handle. Recently, we have experienced substantial growth, which presents additional challenges to our security and data protection infrastructure. We have a team of professionals dedicated to network and information security who monitor information systems, evaluate the effectiveness of technologies against known risks and adjust systems accordingly. In addition, we periodically have network security evaluated by outside firms specializing in network security to help us identify and remove any potential vulnerabilities.

We have undertaken measures intended to protect the safety and security of our information systems and the data therein, including physical and technological security measures, team member training, contractual precautions, business continuity plans, and implementation of policies and procedures designed to help mitigate the risk of system disruptions and failures and the occurrence of cyber incidents. We invest in security technology designed to protect our data and business processes against risk of a data security breach or cyberattack. Our data security management program includes identity, trust, vulnerability, and threat management business processes as well as the adoption of data protection policies. We measure our data security effectiveness through industry-accepted methods and remediate significant findings. The technology and other controls and processes designed to secure our team member, customer and loan applicant information and to prevent, detect and remedy any unauthorized access to or acquisition of that information were designed to obtain reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that such information is secure and that any unauthorized access is identified and addressed appropriately.

Cyclicality and Seasonality

The clean energy technology and solutions market is highly cyclical, and the market is dependent on general economic conditions and other factors, including consumer spending preferences and the attractiveness of incentives offered by OEMs, if any. In addition, our business can be affected by labor relations issues, regulatory requirements, trade agreements and other factors. Economic factors adversely affecting consumer spending could adversely impact our revenues and net income

Our business is also somewhat seasonal. Our integrated IoT platform enables us to remotely monitor and control our systems so that we know the problems with the performance of the systems before customer experiences equipment outage. Ensuring optimal performance of the equipment and systems increases customer satisfaction and thereby increases the likelihood of getting additional electrification and decarbonization workstreams.

 

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Peak summer, cold winters and rainy seasons have an impact on our business. During certain periods of the summer and winter, demand for installations, replacements and repairs increases. Rainy and snow days negatively impact our rooftop solar installation business. The impact of seasonality varies depending on the market. For example, in Florida, our business slows down during hurricane season and there is high demand from March through September.

Our Intellectual Property

Our intellectual property is an essential element of our business. We rely on a combination of patents, patent applications, internet domain names, and other forms of intellectual property, and on contractual agreements, to establish, maintain and protect our intellectual property rights and technology. We also license certain third-party technology for use in conjunction with our products.

As of December 31, 2024, we have 11 issued or pending patents and 11 domain names related to our technology. We intend to continue to file additional intellectual property applications related to our technology in the future.

We believe that our continued success depends on hiring and retaining highly capable and innovative team members, especially as it relates to our engineering base. It is our policy that all of our team members and independent contractors sign agreements acknowledging that all inventions, trade secrets, works of authorship, developments, processes and other forms of intellectual property generated by them on our behalf are our property and assigning to us any ownership that they may otherwise have in those works. Despite our precautions, it may be possible for third parties to obtain and use without consent intellectual property that we own or license.

Government Regulations

Although we are not regulated as a public utility in the United States under applicable national, state or other local regulatory regimes where we conduct business, we compete primarily with regulated utilities. As a result, we have developed and are committed to maintaining a policy team to focus on the key regulatory and legislative issues impacting the entire industry. We believe these efforts help us better navigate local markets through relationships with key stakeholders and facilitate a deep understanding of the national and regional policy environment.

To operate our systems, we obtain interconnection permission from the applicable local primary electric utility. Depending on the size of the solar energy system and local law requirements, interconnection permission is provided by the local utility directly to us and/or our customers. In almost all cases, interconnection permissions are issued on the basis of a standard process that has been pre-approved by the local public utility commission or other regulatory body with jurisdiction over net metering policies. As such, no additional regulatory approvals are required once interconnection permission is given.

Our operations are subject to stringent and complex federal, state and local laws, including regulations governing the occupational health and safety of our employees and wage regulations. For example, we are subject to the requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended (“OSHA”), and comparable state laws that protect and regulate employee health and safety. We endeavor to maintain compliance with applicable OSHA and other comparable government regulations.

We are subject to various other laws, including employment laws related to hiring practices, overtime, and termination of team members, health and safety laws, environmental laws and other federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Government Incentives

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law on August 16, 2022 directs nearly $400 billion in federal funding to clean energy, with the goal of substantially lowering the nation’s carbon emissions by the end of this decade. The funds will be delivered through a mix of tax incentives, grants, and loan guarantees. Clean electricity and transmission command the biggest slice, followed by clean transportation, including electric-vehicle (EV) incentives. Approximately $43 billion in IRA tax credits as consumer incentives, aim to lower emissions by making EVs, energy-efficient appliances, rooftop solar panels, geothermal heating, and

 

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home batteries more affordable. Starting in 2023, qualifying EVs will be eligible for a tax credit of up to $7,500 and $4,000 for new and used vehicles, respectively.

Clean Energy and Efficiency Incentives for Individuals The act extends through 2032 the tax credit for nonbusiness (residential) energy property expenditures. It increases the rate of the credit to 30% and allows an annual $1,200 limitation of the credit amount in lieu of a lifetime limitation. The act also allows an annual $2,000 credit for geothermal heat pumps and biomass stoves and increases the credit for windows and doors. These policies are effective through 2032 and provide strong tail winds for decarbonization and electrification of residential homes in the US.

Corporate Information

ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. was formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on March 22, 2019.

The ConnectM design logo, “ConnectM” and our other common law trademarks, service marks or trade names appearing in this proxy statement/prospectus are the property of ConnectM. Other trademarks and trade names referred to in this proxy statement/prospectus are the property of their respective owners.

Human Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2024, in the U.S., we had eighty five (85) full time employees: twelve (12) in sales, forty-nine (49) in technical, support and general management and twenty four (24) in finance and administration. In India, we had seventy-three (73) full-time employees. Of these full-time employees, four (4) were engaged in sales and sales engineering, forty-two (42) in operations and customer support, fifteen (15) were engaged in research and development and twelve (12) in finance and administrative capacities. We consider our greatest asset to be our people because of the consultative nature of our business and employees are the crucial factor in our growth. None of our employees are represented by a labor union. We have not experienced any employment-related work stoppages, and we consider relations with our employees to be good.

In shaping our culture, we aim to combine a high standard of excellence, technological innovation and agility and operational and financial discipline. We believe that our flat and transparent structure and our collaborative and collegial approach enable our employees to grow, develop and maximize their impact on our organization. To attract and retain top talent in our highly competitive industry, we have designed our compensation and benefits programs to promote the retention and growth of our employees along with their health, well-being and financial security. Our short- and long-term incentive programs are aligned with key business objectives and are intended to motivate strong performance. Our employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, a savings/retirement plan, life and disability insurance, and various wellness programs and we review the competitiveness of our compensation and benefits periodically. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status.

We seek to create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive environment where our management and employees model behavior that enriches our workplace.

Our Facilities

Our corporate headquarters is located in Marlborough, Massachusetts where we lease approximately 2,396 square feet under a lease that expires in June 30, 2025. We also have offices in Gloucester, Massachusetts; New Bedford, Massachusetts; Stuart, Florida; Manassas, Virginia; Hyannis, Massachusetts; and Bangalore, India. We have one owned real property and 10 leased real properties. We believe that our existing facilities are adequate to meet the current needs of our essential workforce (including that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we onboarded a number of fully remote employees) and that if we require additional space, we will be able to obtain additional facilities on commercially reasonable terms.

 

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Legal Proceedings

On February 26, 2024, Robert Zrallack and RJZ Holdings LLC (the “Plaintiffs”) filed suit against Aurai LLC (“Aurai”), ConnectM Florida RE LLC (“ConnectM Florida RE”), and Florida Solar Products, Inc. (“Florida Solar”), each a wholly owned subsidiary of ConnectM, in the circuit court for the 19th judicial circuit (St. Lucie County, Florida). In this suit, the Plaintiffs allege various contract claims arising out of a transaction under which Aurai acquired Florida Solar from Mr. Zrallack in 2022 and ConnectM Florida RE acquired certain real estate from RJZ Holdings LLC in 2022 from which Florida Solar operates.

Specifically, the Plaintiffs allege breach of the stock purchase agreement and certain promissory notes in connection with the purchase of Florida Solar and the related real estate, as well as breach of a services agreement with Mr. Zrallack.

ConnectM believes the Plaintiffs’ claims have no merit and plans to assert counterclaims against the Plaintiffs in connection with the underlying transactions. ConnectM is defending itself in this matter.

Regardless of the final outcome, defending lawsuits, claims, government investigations, and proceedings in which ConnectM is involved is costly and can impose a significant burden on management and employees, and there can be no assurances that favorable final outcomes will be obtained.

Corporate History and Background

We were originally incorporated in Delaware on September 23, 2021 under the name “Monterey Capital Acquisition Corporation” ​(“MCAC”) as a special purpose acquisition company, formed for the purpose of effecting an initial business combination with one or more target businesses. On May 13, 2022 (the “IPO Closing Date”), we consummated our initial public offering (the “IPO”). On July 15, 2024, we consummated the previously announced business combination (the “Closing”) pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of December 31, 2022 (as amended on October 12, 2023 and April 12, 2024), by and among MCAC, Chronos Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of MCAC (“Merger Sub”), and ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Legacy ConnectM”).

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into Legacy ConnectM (the “Merger”) with Legacy ConnectM surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of MCAC. In addition, in connection with the consummation of the Merger, MCAC was renamed “ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc.”

Our corporate offices are located at 2 Mount Royal Avenue, Suite 550, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752 and our telephone number is 617-395-1333.Our Internet website, which is located at http://www.connectm.com, describes our company and our management and provides information about our technology and products. Information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into, and should not be considered a part of, the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

Available Information

Our filings, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments submitted under Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are accessible at no cost on our company website promptly after submission to the SEC. Additionally, these documents are retrievable from the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov).

Corporate governance materials, such as our guidelines and committee charters, are also accessible on our investor relations webpage under “Corporate Governance.” It is important to note that the content of our website is not intended for inclusion by reference in our filings with the SEC, and any website references serve as inactive textual mentions only.

 

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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There is no material litigation, arbitration or governmental proceeding currently pending against us or any members of our management team in their capacity as such.

MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Market Information

Our common stock has been quoted on Nasdaq, under the symbol “CNTM”. On February 6, 2025, the last reported sale price of our common stock on Nasdaq was $1.14 per share. As of February 6, 2025, there were 2,320 stockholders of record. The number of stockholders of record does not include beneficial owners of our common stock, whose shares are held in the names of various dealers, clearing agencies, banks, brokers and other fiduciaries.

Dividend Policy

We have never declared or paid a cash dividend on our common stock. We do not expect to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain our earnings, if any, for use in our business. Any dividends declared in the future will be at the discretion of our Board and subject to any restrictions that may be imposed by our lenders.

Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table provides information as of December 31, 2024 with respect to securities that may be issued under our equity compensation plans:

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this prospectus. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

Overview

Prior to the consummation of our previously announced Business Combination (defined below), we were a blank check company incorporated in Delaware on September 23, 2021, for the purpose of acquiring, merging with, engaging in capital stock exchange with, purchasing all or substantially all of the assets of, engaging in contractual arrangements, or engaging in any other similar business combination with a single operating entity, or one or more related or unrelated operating entities operating in any sector. We were an emerging growth company and, as such, were subject to all the risks associated with emerging growth companies.

Subsequent to the Business Combination (defined below), we are a clean technology company focused on reversing the adverse effects of climate change by owning, developing, and operating the world’s largest network of electro-mechanical assets. The Company uses its proprietary full-stack technology platform and network of electro-mechanical assets: intelligent Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (“HVAC”) appliances, Electric Vehicle (“EV”) chargers, and solar products and roofs to provide intelligence, enhanced visibility, and real-time monitoring and management of equipment performance for both service providers and end customers. The Company is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts and has grown significantly through its acquisition-focused strategy.

Recent Developments

Business Combination

On July 12, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), MCAC consummated the business combination (the “Business Combination” or “Merger”) pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 31, 2022 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among MCAC, Chronos Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MCAC prior to the consummation of the Business Combination (“Merger Sub”) and ConnectM Technology Solutions Inc. (“Legacy ConnectM”). Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, on the Closing Date, (i) the Company changed its name to “ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc.” and Legacy ConnectM changed its name to “ConnectM Operations, Inc.,” and (ii) Merger Sub merged with and into Legacy ConnectM, with Legacy ConnectM being the surviving company in the Business Combination. After giving effect to the Business Combination, Legacy ConnectM became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, among other matters, at the effective time of the Business Combination (the “Effective Time”), (i) each share of Legacy ConnectM common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was cancelled and converted into the right to receive shares of the Company’s common stock at an exchange ratio of 3.3213477 (the “Exchange Ratio”), rounded down to the nearest whole share, and (ii) each share of Legacy ConnectM preferred stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was cancelled and converted into the right to receive such number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to (A) the aggregate number of shares of Legacy ConnectM common stock that would be issued upon conversion of the shares of Legacy ConnectM preferred stock based on the applicable conversion ratio immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (B) the Exchange Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole share. At the Closing, the Company issued an aggregate of 14,422,449 shares of common stock to the stockholders of Legacy ConnectM, and an aggregate of 920,000 shares of common stock to the holders of each right which was part of each unit issued by MCAC (as defined below) at the time of its initial public offering. An aggregate of 473,922 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance upon valid exercise of stock options assumed by the Company at the Closing and held by the Legacy ConnectM option holders and an aggregate of 77,499 shares of common

 

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stock were reserved for issuance upon the valid exercise of warrants assumed by the Company and held by the Legacy ConnectM warrant holders.

On July 10, 2024, the record date for a special meeting to approve the Business Combination (the “Special Meeting”), there were 9,447,247 shares of MCAC’s common stock issued and outstanding, consisting of (i) 7,147,247 shares of Class A common stock and (ii) 2,300,000 shares of Class B common stock held by the Sponsor. Prior to the Special Meeting, holders of 6,954,105 shares of MCAC Class A common stock (excluding 3,288,466 shares of the common stock purchased by Meteora (as defined below) directly from the redeeming stockholders under the Forward Purchase Agreement (as defined below)) exercised their right to redeem those shares for cash at a price of approximately $11.36 per share (net of the withholding for federal and franchise tax liabilities), for an aggregate of approximately $37,993,476. The per share redemption price was paid out of MCAC’s trust account (the “Trust Account”), which, after taking into account the redemptions, but before any transaction expense and funds disbursed to Meteora in accordance with the Forward Purchase Agreement, had a balance at the Closing Date of $37,993,476.

On July 15, 2024, the common stock of the combined company began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “CNTM.”

Purchase Agreement

On August 5, 2024, the Company entered into that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (as it may be amended and/or restated from time to time, the “Purchase Agreement”) by and between ConnectM and Vijaya Rao, an individual resident of the State of Delaware (“Seller”), for the purposes of ConnectM acquiring from Seller certain of the issued and outstanding equity securities of DeliveryCircle, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“DeliveryCircle”). DeliveryCircle is engaged in the business of providing dispatch and delivery services and related software. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Purchase Agreement.

The Purchase Agreement was unanimously approved by the Company’s directors on August 2, 2024. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, at the closing of the transactions contemplated therein, ConnectM purchased from the Seller certain membership interests in DeliveryCircle, comprising 842,157 Class A Units, 207,843 Class P Units and 3,063 Series A Units (the “Acquired Interests”), which represent issued and outstanding equity securities of DeliveryCircle comprising (i) forty-six percent (46.0%) of the equity interests in DeliveryCircle and (ii) fifty-seven percent (57.0%) of the voting interests in DeliveryCircle. In addition, in connection with ConnectM’s acquisition of the Acquired Interests, ConnectM will have the right to appoint four (4) out of the seven (7) voting members to DeliveryCircle’s board of directors.

Purchase Price

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, ConnectM has agreed to acquire the Acquired Interests for $0.5 million plus contingent consideration. The contingent consideration is based on the years ended December 31, 2024 through 2031 and is the lesser of a base amount, 20% of revenue growth from the previous year, or 37% of EBITDA for the year. To value the contingent consideration, the Company performed a Monte Carlo simulation and determined a contingent consideration value of approximately $0.6 million. As of September 30, 2024, the $0.5 million is unpaid and is included in Accrued Expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Contingent Value Amount. After the end of each of the eight calendar years commencing with the calendar year ending December 31, 2024 (each, a “Measurement Year”) ConnectM will pay to the Seller with respect to each Measurement Year an amount (each a “Contingent Value Payment”) equal to lowest of (i) the amount set forth in the table below opposite the applicable Measurement Year under the heading “Base Amount,” ​(ii) twenty percent (20.0%) of the amount of DeliveryCircle’s Revenue Growth for the applicable Measurement Year and (iii) thirty-seven percent (37.0%) of DeliveryCircle’s EBITDA for the applicable Measurement Year.

Measurement Year (calendar year) Base Amount

2024 $ 355,000.00

2025 $ 288,147.00

 

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2026 $ 488,416.00

2027 $ 473,357.00

2028 $ 591,696.00

2029 $ 739,620.00

2030 $ 924,525.00

2031 $ 854,669.00

Seller will have a period of time each year to review and disagree with ConnectM’s calculations with respect to each Contingent Value Payment and, if necessary, the parties have agreed to attempt in good faith to reach a resolution of such disagreement. If such disagreement cannot be resolved, then the parties will mutually select a regionally recognized firm of independent certified public accountants to compute the amounts in question and such resulting calculation will be binding and conclusive upon the parties, absent manifest error.

Voluntary Prepayment.   At ConnectM’s election, in its sole and absolute discretion, ConnectM may pay to Seller in full satisfaction of the Purchase Price, an amount equal to (i) the amount set forth in the table below opposite the applicable calendar year during which such payment is made under the heading “Base Prepayment Amount,” less (ii) the Base Purchase Price and less (iii) the aggregate amount of all Contingent Value Payments which have been paid to Seller as of the date of such payment.

Payment Upon Trigger Event.   In the event a Trigger Event (as defined below) shall occur after the Closing, ConnectM will pay in full satisfaction of the Purchase Price, an amount equal to (i) the lesser of (A) seventy percent (70.0%) of the net proceeds actually received by ConnectM as a result of such Trigger Event and (B) the then-applicable Prepayment Amount applicable for the calendar year prior to the calendar year during which such Trigger Event shall have occurred, as per the above schedule, less (ii) the Base Purchase Price and less (iii) the aggregate amount of all Contingent Value Payments which have been paid to Seller as of the date of such payment.

“Trigger Event” means (a) the direct or indirect sale, transfer or other disposition (including by way of equity sale, merger, consolidation or other similar transaction) of fifty percent (50%) or more of the then issued and outstanding equity interests of DeliveryCircle in one or a series of related transactions, (b) the merger or consolidation of DeliveryCircle with or into any other entity, in one or a series of related transactions, pursuant to which fifty percent (50%) or more of the equity interests of the surviving or resulting entity is held by one or more third parties, or (c) the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of DeliveryCircle, in one or a series of related transactions; provided that none of the transactions described in the foregoing clauses (a) through (c) shall constitute a Trigger Event for purposes of the Purchase Agreement if the acquirer or other counterparty in such transaction is an affiliate of ConnectM.

Payment Upon Acquisition of Remaining Interests.   If, at any time prior to December 31, 2031, ConnectM shall not have satisfied in full its obligation to pay the Purchase Price and ConnectM acquires, directly or indirectly, all, or substantially all, of the remaining 43.0% of the membership interests in DeliveryCircle, then ConnectM shall, at Seller’s election, pay to Seller an amount equal to the lesser of (i) (A) an amount that is proportional (based upon the ratio of the Acquired Interests to all of the membership interests of DeliveryCircle being purchased) to the amount paid to the holders of such other membership interests, less (B) the Base Purchase Price, less (C) the aggregate amount of all Contingent Value Payments which have been paid to Seller as of the date of such payment and (ii) the Prepayment Amount as of the date of such election.

Calendar Year Base Prepayment Amount

2024 $ 3,955,000.00

2025 $ 4,200,000.00

 

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2026 $ 4,444,000.00

2027 $ 4,667,000.00

2028 $ 4,871,000.00

2029 $ 5,044,000.00

2030 $ 5,171,000.00

2031 $ 5,234,000.00

Representations and Warranties; Covenants

ConnectM and the Seller have made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the Purchase Agreement, including, among other things, a five (5) year non-competition and non-solicitation covenant of the Seller. Seller has also covenanted to obtain and deliver to ConnectM suitable agreements and/or amendments to the governing documents of DeliveryCircle to provide that ConnectM will have the right to appoint four (4) out of the seven (7) voting members to DeliveryCircle’s board of directors.

Except for certain Fundamental Representations, which shall, in the case of representations regarding Tax matters and Employee Benefit Plans, survive until expiration of the applicable statutes of limitation plus sixty (60) days, and in the case of the other Fundamental Representations, survive indefinitely, all representations and warranties set forth in the Purchase Agreement shall survive for eighteen (18) months after the Closing Date.

Amendment to Forward Purchase Agreement

The Company entered into that certain OTC Equity Prepaid Forward Transaction, dated as of December 31, 2022 (as amended from time to time, the “Forward Purchase Agreement”), by and among (i) Meteora Special Opportunity Fund I, LP (“MSOF”), (ii) Meteora Capital Partners, LP (“MCP”), (iii) Meteora Select Trading Opportunities Master, LP (“MSTO” and with MSOF, MCP, and MSTO, collectively the “Seller”), and (iv) the Company. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Forward Purchase Agreement.

On August 2, 2024, the Company and the Seller entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Forward Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things:

a.

The Settlement Method has been changed from “Physical Settlement” to “Cash Settlement”.

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The section titled “Maturity Consideration” has been deleted in its entirety.

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An additional Valuation Date has been added, namely, the date specified by Seller in a written notice to be delivered to Counterparty at Seller’s sole discretion.

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Provisions for “Settlement Amount, “Settlement Amount Adjustment,” Valuation Period” and “Cash Settlement Payment Date” with respect to the additional Valuation Date have been added.

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The Reset Price has been changed to mean “The Reset Price shall initially be the Initial Price. The Reset Price shall be adjusted on the first scheduled trading day of each week (each a “Reset Date”) commencing with the first week following the thirtieth day after the closing of the Business Combination to be the lowest of (a) the then current Reset Price, (b) the Initial Price and (c) the VWAP Price of the Shares of the prior week, but not lower than $2.00; provided that the Reset Price may be further reduced pursuant to a Dilutive Offering Reset.

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The Prepayment Shortfall has been changed to mean “An amount in USD equal to 0.50% of the product of the Number of Shares and the Initial Price paid by Seller to Counterparty on the Prepayment Date (which amount was netted from the Prepayment Amount). Additionally, Counterparty shall have the option, at its sole discretion, at any time up to forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the Valuation Date, to request additional Prepayment Shortfall via written requests to Seller in intervals of $300,000 (each an “Additional Shortfall Request”), provided Counterparty

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shall only be able to make an Additional Shortfall Request if the (i) Seller has recovered 120% of any outstanding Prepayment Shortfall via Shortfall Sales as further described in the Section titled “Prepayment Shortfall Consideration” and (ii) the VWAP Price over the ten (10) trading days prior to an Additional Shortfall Request multiplied by the then current Number of Shares (excluding unregistered shares) held by Seller less Shortfall Sale Shares be at least seven (7) times greater than the Additional Shortfall Request, and (iii) the average daily value traded over the prior ten (10) trading days be at least seven (7) times greater than the Additional Shortfall Request (with (i), (ii) and (iii) collectively as the “Equity Conditions”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller, in its sole discretion, may waive the Equity Conditions for each Additional Shortfall Request, if applicable, in writing to Counterparty.

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Seller may sell Recycled Shares at any time and at any sales price, without payment by Seller of any Early Termination Obligation until such time as the proceeds from such sales equal 120% of the Prepayment Shortfall.

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Nasdaq Matters

On September 4, 2024, the Company, received a notice (the “Notice”) from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), stating that the Company’s listed securities failed to comply with the $50,000,000 market value of listed securities (“MVLS”) requirement for continued listing on the Global Market tier of Nasdaq in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A) based upon the Company’s MVLS for the 30 consecutive business days prior to the date of the Notice.

The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s securities on Nasdaq and in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(C), the Company has been provided a period of 180 calendar days, or until March 3, 2025, in which to regain compliance. In order to regain compliance, the MVLS of the Company must close at $50,000,000 or more for a minimum of ten consecutive business days during this 180-day period. In the event the Company does not regain compliance with the MVLS requirement prior to March 3, 2025, the Company’s securities will be subject to delisting.

There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance with the MVLS requirement, or maintain compliance with the other Nasdaq continued listing requirements.

In addition, on December 6, 2024, the Company received a notice from the staff of the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq stating that because the Company had not filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024 (the “Filing”), it no longer complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for continued listing, which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

This notification has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq. However, if the Company fails to timely regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule, the Company’s securities will be subject to delisting from Nasdaq.

ConnectM was given until February 4, 2025 to submit a plan to regain compliance. However, ConnectM filed the Filing with the SEC on December 16, 2024 and is now in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1).

Note Conversion Agreements

On September 12, 2024, the Company entered into (A) a Note Conversion Agreement with Arumilli LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Arumilli”), pursuant to which Arumilli converted $2,652,250 of principal and accrued but unpaid interest on certain promissory notes issued by the Company to Arumilli into 1,326,125 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), at a conversion price of $2.00 per share (the “Conversion Price”) and (B) a Note Conversion Agreement with SriSid LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“SriSid”), pursuant to which SriSid converted $4,867,100 of principal and accrued but unpaid interest on certain promissory notes issued by the Company to SriSid into 2,443,550 shares of Common Stock at the Conversion Price (together, the “Note

 

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Conversion Agreements”). The Note Conversion Agreements were subject to a shareholder vote which took place in November 2024. As a result, the Notes Conversion Agreements were still outstanding as of September 30, 2024.

Results of Operations

Our entire activity from inception through the IPO date was in preparation for our Initial Public Offering, and since our Initial Public Offering, our activity has been limited to the search for a prospective initial business combination and preparation for the Business Combination. Since the IPO, we did not generate any operating revenues. Prior to the closing of the Business Combination, we continued to generate non-operating income in the form of dividend and interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account.

The following table sets forth ConnectM’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

The following table sets forth ConnectM’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

 

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The following table sets forth ConnectM’s statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

Key Components of the Results of Operations

Revenue

The Company generates revenue from HVAC system services, solar system services (residential and commercial), roofing services, and managed services.

HVAC System Services

The Company generates revenue from HVAC equipment sales, as noted above, as well as through installation of the HVAC equipment and agreements that provide for various service associated with HVAC equipment the Company has sold to its customers (i.e., maintenance visits, remote technical support, etc.). The services involve a combination of labor and underlying parts cost; however, these items are not separated as they are both required to achieve the end objective of providing the total service. The Company’s revenue is generated from customers located throughout the U.S. and India.

 

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Solar System Services- Residential

The Company generates revenue from solar panel services that include services such as solar panel repairs and solar panel installations. The services involve a combination of labor and underlying parts cost; however, these items are not separated as they are both required to achieve the end objective of providing the total service.

Solar System Services-Commercial

For large commercial and utility grade energy storage system installation which consist of the engineering, design and installation of the system, customers make milestone payments that are consistent with contract-specific phases of a project.

Roofing Services

The Company generates revenue through roofing services that include services including, but not limited to, roof repairs, skylight installations, or complete roof replacements. The services involve a combination of labor and inventory required to perform such services; however, these items are not separated as they are both required to achieve the end objective of providing the total service. Each transaction is a distinct performance obligation, priced on a standalone basis, which provides benefit to the customer. Revenue is recognized as the services are performed which is normally a day or less. As such, recognition over time approximates a point in time.

Managed Services

Beginning in 2023, the Company entered into managed services contracts with external third parties. Under these contracts with its customers, the Company is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of these third parties, including human resources and people management, procurement, marketing, lead generation, and centralizing vendor management.

Operating Expenses

Cost of Revenue

Cost of Revenue consists of personnel-related expenses, including salaries, benefits and stock-based compensation, and facility costs for our operations and manufacturing teams. Cost of Revenue also includes expenses for costs of equipment and professional services related to the maintenance or installation of equipment. ConnectM expects its operations costs to increase in the foreseeable future as it continues to invest in the expansion of its operations.

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of personnel-related expenses, including salaries, benefits and stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, and allocated facility costs for our business development, marketing, corporate, executive, finance, legal, human resources, IT, and other administrative functions. General and administrative expenses also include expenses for outside professional services, including legal, auditing and accounting services, recruitment expenses, travel expenses and certain non-income taxes, insurance, and other administrative expenses.

ConnectM expects its selling, general and administrative expenses to increase for the foreseeable future as it scales headcount with the growth of its business, and because of operating as a public company, including compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, legal, audit, increased insurance expenses, investor relations activities, and other administrative and professional services.

Interest expense

Interest expense results from interest on the Company’s outstanding loans. ConnectM may utilize debt to finance its future acquisitions and fund operations and therefore, interest expense incurred may increase in future periods.

 

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Loss on extinguishment of debt

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and during the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company amended certain of its debt agreements. The Company concluded that the amended terms of the agreements were substantially different from the term of the initial agreements, causing the Company to account for this amendment as extinguishments of the previous debt facility.

Change in Fair Value of Convertible Notes

Change in fair value of convertible notes consists of changes in the fair value of the Company’s convertible debt that it has elected to account for utilizing the fair value option.

Change in Fair Value of Forward Purchase Agreement

Change in fair value of forward purchase agreement consists of changes in the fair value of the Company’s forward purchase agreement that it has elected to account for utilizing the fair value option.

Gain on Forward Purchase Agreement

Gain on forward purchase agreement results from the release of previous forward purchase agreement.

Other (Expense) Income, net

Other (expense) income, net consists of non-operating items such as legal fees, interest earned, gains and losses on the sale of fixed assets, and other miscellaneous expenses incurred throughout the period.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 — Revenues:

Revenue

Revenue increased approximately $1.7 million, or 39%, to $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This increase was primarily driven primarily by the Company’s new managed services offering, which yielded an increase in revenues of $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and increases in the Company’s OEM/EV segment with an increase to revenue of $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. This increase was primarily offset by a decline in the Company’s electrification and decarbonization segment of $0.9 million and $0.5 million, respectively. These decreases in the electrification and decarbonization segments were driven by inclement weather during the three months ended September 30, 2024, which caused a decline in solar installations during this period.

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 — Revenues:

Revenue

Revenue increased approximately $1.8 million, or 12%, to $17.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $15.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This increase was driven by the Company’s new managed services offering, which yielded in increase in revenues of $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and increases in the Company’s OEM/EV segment with an increase to revenue of $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase was primarily offset by a decline in the Company’s electrification and decarbonization segment of $2.2 million and

 

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$3.0 million, respectively. These decreases in the electrification and decarbonization segments were driven by inclement weather during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, which caused a decline in solar installations during this period.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 — Revenues:

Revenue

Revenue increased approximately $4.5 million, or 29%, to $20.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $15.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. This increase was primarily driven by the acquisitions of Bourque Heating and Cooling Company, Inc. on February 14, 2022, Airflow Service Company, Inc. in May of 2022, and Florida Solar, Inc. in December of 2022. The revenues from these acquired companies was approximately $8.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Additionally, revenue increased by $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to the Company’s Managed Service arrangements, which did not exist in 2022. These increases were offset by a decline in revenues of $0.5 million resulting from the Company’s winding down of its Designed Temperatures, Inc. business during the year ended December 31, 2023. On a go-forward basis, the Company expects that a large portion of its increases in revenues will be attributable to its growing managed services business.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 — Cost of Revenues:

Cost of revenues