SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Use of Estimates in Financial Statement Preparation The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP is based on the selection and application of accounting policies that require us to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements, and related disclosures in the accompanying notes to the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and the effects of changes are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. The Chapter 11 Cases may result in ongoing, additional changes in facts and circumstances that may cause the Company’s estimates and assumptions to change, potentially materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the disclosures, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Fresh Start Accounting Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Company assessed the requirements of fresh start accounting as required in Accounting Standards Codification 852: Reorganizations (ASC 852). Based on the Company’s assessment, management concluded that the Company does not qualify for fresh start accounting under ASC 852 upon emergence from bankruptcy. Management’s conclusion was based on the fact that the total of all post-petition liabilities and reserve for allowed claims did not exceed the reorganization value, and the holders of existing voting shares immediately prior to confirmation did not lose control of the entity, as defined as receiving less than 50% of the emerging entity’s voting shares. Accordingly, the Company continued to apply GAAP in the ongoing preparation of its financial statements post emergence. Segment Information Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”) in deciding resource allocation and assessing performance. The Company has determined that its CODM is its Chief Executive Officer. The Company operates as one operating segment with a focus on (a) claims administration under its Plan, (b) prosecuting, pursuing, compromising, settling, or otherwise disposing of litigation and other retained causes of action including the Foxconn litigation, (c) defending the Company against any counterclaims, (d) maintaining and managing the NOL and (e) filing SEC required reports and satisfying other regulatory requirements. The Company’s CODM manages and allocates resources to the operations of the Company on a consolidated basis. This enables the CODM to assess the Company’s overall level of available resources and determine how best to deploy these resources in line with the Company’s long-term company-wide strategic goals. Given the Company does not currently generate revenue, the CODM assesses performance of the Company’s single segment and allocation of resources based on consolidated net loss as well as total selling, general, and administrative expenses. The CODM utilizes these metrics in order to assess the Company’s cash burn. Total net loss as well as selling, general, and administrative expenses are used to monitor budget versus actual results. Significant segment expenses are consistent with those presented on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The measure of segment assets is reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as total assets. Nu Ride Inc. f/k/a Lordstown Motors Corp. Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Short-term Investments, and Restricted Short-term Investments Cash includes cash equivalents which are highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash. The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. In general, investments with original maturities of greater than three months and remaining maturities of less than one year are classified as short-term investments. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit and securities accounts that exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced significant losses in such accounts and management believes it is not exposed to material credit risk. The Company’s short-term investments consist of U.S. treasury notes and bills and U.S. government and prime asset money market funds. The short-term investments are accounted for as available-for-sale securities. The market risk related to these investments is insignificant given that the short-term investments held are highly liquid investment-grade fixed-income securities. The Company records changes in allowance for expected credit loss in other income (expense). There has been no allowance for expected credit losses recorded during any of the periods presented. See Note 3 for further information. Restricted cash and restricted short-term investment balances represent the cash reserves as required by the Plan. Restricted short-term investments have been invested in short-term available for sale securities, which consist primarily of U.S. treasury notes and bills and U.S. government and prime asset money market funds. Under the Plan, the Company established an escrow for the payment of certain professional fees incurred in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases (“Professional Fee Escrow”). The Professional Fee Escrow was established based upon estimates and assumptions as of the date the Company emerged from bankruptcy. Therefore, the actual obligations may be more or less than the amount escrowed. To the extent the Professional Fee Escrow is insufficient, the Company will be required to use its available unrestricted cash to settle its obligations. In the event the Professional Fee Escrow exceeds the Company’s obligations, funds will be returned to the Company and become unrestricted. The obligations were fully paid in August 2024 and the remainder of the Professional Fee Escrow was released from restriction. The Plan also required the Company to establish a $45 million reserve for allowed and disputed claims of general unsecured creditors (the “Claims Reserve”), including interest (although there can be no assurance the Company will be able to pay such claims in full, with interest). As of March 31, 2025, $22.3 million was included in restricted cash and short-term investments, which represents the initial Claims Reserve of $45 million, less $22.7 million which was released from the Claims Reserve related to the claims reconciliation process. Liabilities Subject to Compromise In the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, the “Liabilities subject to compromise” line is reflective of expected allowed claim amounts in accordance with ASC 852-10 and are subject to change materially based on the continued consideration of claims that may be modified, allowed, or disallowed. Refer to Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies for further detail. Stock-Based Compensation The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (ASC Topic 718), which establishes a fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based compensation plans. In accordance with ASC Topic 718, the cost of stock-based awards issued to employees and non-employees over the awards vesting period is measured on the grant date based on the fair value. For options, the fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates assumptions regarding the expected volatility, expected option life and risk-free interest rate. The resulting amount is charged to expense on the straight-line basis over the period in which the Company expects to receive the benefit, which is generally the vesting period. Further, pursuant to ASU 2016-09 - Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), the Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur. See Note 6 - Stock Based Compensation. Nu Ride Inc. f/k/a Lordstown Motors Corp. Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Reorganization Items Reorganization items of $0 and $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, represent the expenses directly and incrementally resulting from the Chapter 11 Cases and are separately reported as Reorganization items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Income Taxes Income taxes are recorded in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (ASC Topic 740). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the condensed consolidated financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are provided, if based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740. When uncertain tax positions exist, the Company recognizes the tax benefit of tax positions to the extent that the benefit would more likely than not be realized assuming examination by the taxing authority. The determination as to whether the tax benefit will more likely than not be realized is based upon the technical merits of the tax position as well as consideration of the available facts and circumstances. The Company recognizes any interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made in the presentation of the prior period statement of operations and comprehensive income related to reorganization expenses to conform with the March 31, 2025 presentation. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU requires that reporting entities disclose specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information about income taxes paid. The authoritative guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the effect of this new guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40). This ASU requires public business entities to provide disclosure of additional information about certain identified costs and expenses on both an interim and annual basis. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40); Clarifying the Effective Date. This ASU provided clarification regarding the effective dates of annual and interim disclosure requirements presented in ASU 2024-03. Upon consideration of the clarification in ASU 2025-01, the guidance in ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of this new guidance on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2025

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates in Financial Statement Preparation

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP is based on the selection and application of accounting policies that require us to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements, and related disclosures in the accompanying notes to the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and the effects of changes are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. The Chapter 11 Cases may result in ongoing, additional changes in facts and circumstances that may cause the Company’s estimates and assumptions to change, potentially materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the disclosures, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Fresh Start Accounting

Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Company assessed the requirements of fresh start accounting as required in Accounting Standards Codification 852: Reorganizations (ASC 852). Based on the Company’s assessment, management concluded that the Company does not qualify for fresh start accounting under ASC 852 upon emergence from bankruptcy. Management’s conclusion was based on the fact that the total of all post-petition liabilities and reserve for allowed claims did not exceed the reorganization value, and the holders of existing voting shares immediately prior to confirmation did not lose control of the entity, as defined as receiving less than 50% of the emerging entity’s voting shares. Accordingly, the Company continued to apply GAAP in the ongoing preparation of its financial statements post emergence.

Segment Information

Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”) in deciding resource allocation and assessing performance. The Company has determined that its CODM is its Chief Executive Officer.

The Company operates as one operating segment with a focus on (a) claims administration under its Plan, (b) prosecuting, pursuing, compromising, settling, or otherwise disposing of litigation and other retained causes of action including the Foxconn litigation, (c) defending the Company against any counterclaims, (d) maintaining and managing the NOL and (e) filing SEC required reports and satisfying other regulatory requirements.

The Company’s CODM manages and allocates resources to the operations of the Company on a consolidated basis. This enables the CODM to assess the Company’s overall level of available resources and determine how best to deploy these resources in line with the Company’s long-term company-wide strategic goals. Given the Company does not currently generate revenue, the CODM assesses performance of the Company’s single segment and allocation of resources based on consolidated net loss as well as total selling, general, and administrative expenses. The CODM utilizes these metrics in order to assess the Company’s cash burn. Total net loss as well as selling, general, and administrative expenses are used to monitor budget versus actual results.

Significant segment expenses are consistent with those presented on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The measure of segment assets is reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as total assets.

Nu Ride Inc.

f/k/a Lordstown Motors Corp.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Short-term Investments, and Restricted Short-term Investments

Cash includes cash equivalents which are highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash. The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. In general, investments with original maturities of greater than three months and remaining maturities of less than one year are classified as short-term investments. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit and securities accounts that exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced significant losses in such accounts and management believes it is not exposed to material credit risk.

The Company’s short-term investments consist of U.S. treasury notes and bills and U.S. government and prime asset money market funds. The short-term investments are accounted for as available-for-sale securities. The market risk related to these investments is insignificant given that the short-term investments held are highly liquid investment-grade fixed-income securities. The Company records changes in allowance for expected credit loss in other income (expense). There has been no allowance for expected credit losses recorded during any of the periods presented. See Note 3 for further information.

Restricted cash and restricted short-term investment balances represent the cash reserves as required by the Plan. Restricted short-term investments have been invested in short-term available for sale securities, which consist primarily of U.S. treasury notes and bills and U.S. government and prime asset money market funds. Under the Plan, the Company established an escrow for the payment of certain professional fees incurred in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases (“Professional Fee Escrow”). The Professional Fee Escrow was established based upon estimates and assumptions as of the date the Company emerged from bankruptcy. Therefore, the actual obligations may be more or less than the amount escrowed. To the extent the Professional Fee Escrow is insufficient, the Company will be required to use its available unrestricted cash to settle its obligations. In the event the Professional Fee Escrow exceeds the Company’s obligations, funds will be returned to the Company and become unrestricted. The obligations were fully paid in August 2024 and the remainder of the Professional Fee Escrow was released from restriction. The Plan also required the Company to establish a $45 million reserve for allowed and disputed claims of general unsecured creditors (the “Claims Reserve”), including interest (although there can be no assurance the Company will be able to pay such claims in full, with interest). As of March 31, 2025, $22.3 million was included in restricted cash and short-term investments, which represents the initial Claims Reserve of $45 million, less $22.7 million which was released from the Claims Reserve related to the claims reconciliation process.

Liabilities Subject to Compromise

In the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, the “Liabilities subject to compromise” line is reflective of expected allowed claim amounts in accordance with ASC 852-10 and are subject to change materially based on the continued consideration of claims that may be modified, allowed, or disallowed. Refer to Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies for further detail.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (ASC Topic 718), which establishes a fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based compensation plans. In accordance with ASC Topic 718, the cost of stock-based awards issued to employees and non-employees over the awards vesting period is measured on the grant date based on the fair value. For options, the fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates assumptions regarding the expected volatility, expected option life and risk-free interest rate. The resulting amount is charged to expense on the straight-line basis over the period in which the Company expects to receive the benefit, which is generally the vesting period. Further, pursuant to ASU 2016-09 - Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), the Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur. See Note 6 - Stock Based Compensation.

Nu Ride Inc.

f/k/a Lordstown Motors Corp.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Reorganization Items

Reorganization items of $0 and $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, represent the expenses directly and incrementally resulting from the Chapter 11 Cases and are separately reported as Reorganization items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are recorded in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (ASC Topic 740). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the condensed consolidated financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are provided, if based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740. When uncertain tax positions exist, the Company recognizes the tax benefit of tax positions to the extent that the benefit would more likely than not be realized assuming examination by the taxing authority. The determination as to whether the tax benefit will more likely than not be realized is based upon the technical merits of the tax position as well as consideration of the available facts and circumstances. The Company recognizes any interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made in the presentation of the prior period statement of operations and comprehensive income related to reorganization expenses to conform with the March 31, 2025 presentation.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU requires that reporting entities disclose specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information about income taxes paid. The authoritative guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the effect of this new guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40). This ASU requires public business entities to provide disclosure of additional information about certain identified costs and expenses on both an interim and annual basis. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40); Clarifying the Effective Date. This ASU provided clarification regarding the effective dates of annual and interim disclosure requirements presented in ASU 2024-03. Upon consideration of the clarification in ASU 2025-01, the guidance in ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of this new guidance on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.