CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements contained in such documents other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial performance, business strategies, market size and opportunity, expansion plans, future results of operations, factors affecting EVgo’s performance, estimated revenues, losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as “may,” “will,” “might,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “can,” “expect,” “plan,” “objective,” “seek,” “grow,” “possible,” “potential,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “target,” “if,” “predict,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “project” and the negative of such terms or other similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are based on EVgo’s current expectations, estimates, projections and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events, and are not guarantees of performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including:
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the broad discretion of our management to use the net proceeds from this offering;
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changes adversely affecting EVgo’s business;
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the risks associated with cyclical demand for EVgo’s services and vulnerability to industry downturns and regional or national downturns;
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fluctuations in EVgo’s revenue and operating results;
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unfavorable conditions or further disruptions in the capital and credit markets;
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EVgo’s ability to generate cash, service indebtedness and incur additional indebtedness;
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competition from existing and new competitors;
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the growth of the electric vehicle (“EV”) market;
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EVgo’s ability to expand into new service markets, grow its customer base and manage its operations;
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EVgo’s ability to develop new features and functionality that meet market needs and achieve market acceptance;
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EVgo’s ability to integrate any businesses it acquires;
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EVgo’s ability to recruit and retain experienced personnel;
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risks related to legal proceedings or claims, including liability claims;
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EVgo’s dependence on third-party contractors to provide various services and hardware;
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EVgo’s ability to obtain additional capital on commercially reasonable terms;
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supply chain disruptions, inflation and other increases in expenses, including due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic;
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safety and environmental requirements or regulations that may subject EVgo to unanticipated liabilities or costs;
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any current, pending or future legislation, regulators or policies that could impact EVgo’s business, results of operations and financial condition, including regulations impacting the EV charging market and government programs designed to drive broader adoption of EVs;
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partnerships with commercial or public entity property owners, landlords and/or tenants, original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), fleet operators and suppliers;
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EVgo’s ability to maintain, protect and enhance EVgo’s intellectual property;