6-K
GREENPOWER MOTOR Co INC. (GP)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November 2022
Commission File Number 001-39476
GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
#240 - 209 Carrall Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2J2
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) [ ]
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SUBMITTED HEREWITH
| 99.1 | Notice of Change of Auditor |
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| 99.2 | Letter from Predecessor Auditor |
| 99.3 | Letter from Successor Auditor |
| 99.4 | Press Release dated November 23, 2022 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GreenPower Motors Inc.
*/s/ Michael Sieffert__________________________________________*Michael Sieffert, Chief Financial Officer Date: November 23, 2022
GreenPower Motor Company Inc.: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF AUDITOR
National Instrument 51-102
GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
209 Carrall Street, Suite 240
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2J2, Canada
TO: Crowe MacKay LLP
1100 - 1177 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4T5, Canada
AND TO: BDO Canada LLP
1100 - 1055 West Georgia Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3P3, Canada
AND TO: British Columbia Securities Commission
Alberta Securities Commission
Ontario Securities Commission
Pursuant to National Instrument 51‐102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102"), GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (the "Company") provides the following Notice of Change of Auditor:
Crowe MacKay LLP, the former auditor of the Company, have resigned on their own initiative effective November 23, 2022.
The audit committee of the Company and the board of directors of the Company has considered and approved the resignation of its former auditor, Crowe MacKay LLP and has approved the appointment of BDO Canada LLP as successor auditor of the Company.
There was no modified opinion expressed in Crowe MacKay LLP's report on any of the Company's financial statements relating to the period commencing at the beginning of the Company's two most recently completed financial years and ending on the date of resignation of Crowe MacKay LLP.
There have been no "reportable events" within the meaning assigned under subsection 4.11(1) of NI 51-102.
DATED as of this 23rd day of November, 2022
(signed) "Fraser Atkinson"
Fraser Atkinson, Chief Executive Office
GreenPower Motor Company Inc.: Exhibit 99.2 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Crowe MacKay LLP
1100 - 1177 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6E 4T5
Main +1 (604) 687-4511
Fax +1 (604) 687-5805 www.crowemackay.ca
November 23, 2022
British Columbia Securities Commission
Alberta Securities Commission
Ontario Securities Commission
Dear Sirs/Mesdames,
Re: GreenPower Motor Company Inc. - Notice of Change of Auditors
As required by National Instrument 51-102, we confirm that we have reviewed the information contained in the Notice of Change of Auditors ("the Notice") dated November 23, 2022 by GreenPower Motor Company Inc. and, based on our knowledge of such information at this time, we agree with the information contained in the Notice.
Yours very truly,
"Crowe Mackay LLP"
Crowe MacKay LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants
GreenPower Motor Company Inc.: Exhibit 99.3 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
| Tel: (604) 688-5421 | BDO Canada LLP |
|---|---|
| Fax: (604) 688-5132 | 1100 Royal Centre |
| www.bdo.ca | 1055 West Georgia Street<br>Vancouver, British Columbia<br>V6E 3P3 |
November 23, 2022
British Columbia Securities Commission
Alberta Securities Commission
Ontario Securities Commission
Dear Sirs/ Mesdames:
Re: GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (the "Company")
As required under subparagraph (6)(a)(ii) of section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102, we have read the Company's Change of Auditor Notice dated November 23, 2022 ("the Notice").
We confirm our agreement with the information contained in the Notice pertaining to our firm.
Yours very truly,
Chartered Professional Accountants
BDO Canada LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms
GreenPower Motor Company Inc.: Exhibit 99.4 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
| Press Release |
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GreenPower Announces Appointment of BDO As Its New Auditor
Vancouver, Canada / November 23, 2022 / GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero emission electric powered vehicles serving the cargo and delivery, shuttle, transit and school bus markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of BDO Canada LLP ("BDO") as its new auditor effective as of November 23, 2022.
BDO replaces Crowe MacKay LLP ("Crowe MacKay" or the "Former Auditor") as GreenPower's auditor. The Board and management of GreenPower would like to thank Crowe MacKay for their excellent services. The change in auditor has been approved by the Company's Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
There was no modified opinion expressed in Crowe MacKay's report on any of the Company's financial statements relating to the period commencing at the beginning of the Company's two most recently completed financial years and ending on the date of resignation of Crowe MacKay. There have been no "reportable events" within the meaning assigned under subsection 4.11(1) of National Instrument 51‐102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations.
For further information contact
Fraser Atkinson, CEO
(604) 220-8048
Michael Sieffert, CFO
(604) 563-4144
About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van and a cab and chassis. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational facilities in southern California. Listed on the Toronto exchange since November 2015, GreenPower completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go to www.greenpowermotor.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. ©2022 GreenPower Motor Company Inc. All rights reserved.