\nFaraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE) (“Faraday Future”, \u201cFF\u201d or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, is aware of the current news and reports surrounding Silicon Valley Bank\u2019s liquidity concerns. The Company does not have any cash or cash equivalents on deposit at Silicon Valley Bank and does not have any other direct relationship with Silicon Valley Bank. Furthermore, the Company has discussed issues surrounding Silicon Valley Bank with its committed funding partners and they do not expect such issues to impact the Company\u2019s committed funding.\n<\/p>\n
\nAdditionally, the Company would like to take this opportunity to:\n<\/p>\n
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- \nConfirm that FF has received its dealer license from the State of California for its U.S. operations and expects to go to market using a unique direct sales model as previously disclosed on May 18, 2022.\n<\/li>\n
- \nConfirm that the Company will hold its Final Launch event for the FF 91 Futurist on April 26, 2023\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE<\/b><\/p>\n
\nFF is the pioneer of the Ultimate Intelligent TechLuxury ultra spire market in the intelligent EV era, and a disruptor of the traditional ultra-luxury car civilization. FF is not just an EV company, but also a software-driven company of intelligent internet AI product.\n<\/p>\n
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www.linkedin.com\/company\/faradayfuture<\/a><\/p>\nNO OFFER OR SOLICITATION<\/b><\/p>\n
\nThis communication shall neither constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.\n<\/p>\n
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n
\nThis press release includes \u201cforward looking statements\u201d within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words \u201cestimates,\u201d \u201cprojected,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201canticipates,\u201d \u201cforecasts,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201cbelieves,\u201d \u201cseeks,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cfuture,\u201d \u201cpropose\u201d and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include, among other things, statements regarding the anticipated start of production (SOP) and delivery timing for our FF 91 Futurist vehicle, additional funding and timing for receipt thereof, are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company\u2019s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include whether the Amended Shareholder Agreement between the Company and FF Top, dated as of January 13, 2023, complies with the listing requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, the market performance of the shares of the Company\u2019s common stock; the Company\u2019s ability to regain compliance with, and thereafter continue to comply with, the Nasdaq listing requirements; the Company\u2019s ability to satisfy the conditions precedent and close on the various financings previously disclosed by the Company and any future financings, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company\u2019s ability to amend its certificate of incorporation to permit sufficient authorized shares to be issued in connection with the Company\u2019s existing and contemplated financings; whether the Company and the City of Huanggang could agree on definitive documents to effectuate the non-binding Cooperation Framework Agreement; the Company\u2019s ability to remain in compliance with its public filing requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; the outcome of the SEC investigation relating to the matters that were the subject of the Special Committee investigation and other litigation involving the Company; the Company\u2019s ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company\u2019s estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company\u2019s vehicles; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company\u2019s vehicles; potential litigation involving the Company; the result of future financing efforts and general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company\u2019s products; recent cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain directors and employees. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d section of the Company\u2019s registration statement on Form S-1 filed on February 13, 2023, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.\n<\/p>\n
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/b><\/p>\n
\nIn connection with the special stockholders meeting, the Company has filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A with respect to the proposals therein (as amended and supplemented, the \u201cProxy Statement\u201d). Faraday Future commenced mailing of the Proxy Statement to its stockholders on March 3, 2023. This press release is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document which the Company may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND FARADAY FUTURE\u2019S STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY THE COMPANY WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROXY STATEMENT OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSALS IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. Investors and stockholders may obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement and other documents containing important information about Faraday Future that are filed or will be filed with the SEC by Faraday Future from the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov<\/a>. Faraday Future makes available free of charge at www.ff.com<\/a> (in the \u201cFinancials and Filings\u201d section), copies of materials it files with, or furnish to, the SEC.\n<\/p>\n
PARTICIPANTS IN SOLICITATION<\/b><\/p>\n
\nFaraday Future and its respective directors and executive officers and certain Company investors and their representatives may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of the Company\u2019s stockholders in respect of the proposals in the Proxy Statement. Information about the directors and executive officers of Faraday Future, such investors and their representatives and their ownership is set forth in the Company\u2019s filings with the SEC, including the Proxy Statement. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources specified above.\n<\/p>\n
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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Retail Automotive Manufacturing Alternative Energy Energy Manufacturing Technology Finance Transportation EV\/Electric Vehicles Professional Services Travel Luxury Artificial Intelligence General Automotive Automotive Software<\/p>\n
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