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Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Microvast Holdings, Inc. · 10-Q · Q2 FY2026 · Period ended Jun 30, 2026
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Interest Rate Risk
Our cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash deposits and money market accounts, which are subject to interest rate fluctuations. While these interest-earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk, historical fluctuations in interest income have not been material.
Our bonds payable bear fixed rates and are not publicly traded, limiting exposure to interest rate volatility. However, our project finance loans in China include an interest rate spread of 115 basis points over the Loan Prime Rate in China, making them sensitive to market interest rate changes. Future movements in benchmark interest rates could materially impact our interest expense.
The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal while optimizing returns, without significantly increasing risk. Due to the short maturity of our cash equivalents, our portfolio remains relatively insensitive to interest rate fluctuations. We do not anticipate that a 100-basis-point increase or decrease in interest rates would have a material effect on our operating results or financial condition. We will continue to review and adjust our investment policy as needed to ensure that aligns with our risk management strategy and financial objectives.
Foreign Currency Risk
We are exposed to foreign currency risk as a result of our significant sales and operational presence in China and our sales activities within the European region. Consequently, a substantial portion of our transactions and monetary assets are denominated in the Chinese Renminbi and the Euro. The volatility of exchange rates is influenced by macroeconomic factors and government policies, which may result in significant fluctuations in our operating results.
Our foreign exchange gains and losses primarily arise from the translation of cash balances, trade accounts receivable and payable, and intercompany balances denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar.
To assess our exposure, we considered the historical trends in foreign currency exchange rates and determined that it is reasonably possible that adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates of 10% for all currencies could be experienced in the near term. These changes were applied to our total monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than our local currencies at the balance sheet date to compute the impact these changes would have had on our net income. These changes would have resulted in a loss of $18.0 million at June 30, 2026.
At present, we do not utilize derivative financial instruments to hedge our exposure to foreign currency risk. While we may evaluate the use of hedging instruments in the future, there can be no assurance that such strategies will effectively mitigate our exposure or that the cost of such instruments will not outweigh their benefits.
Credit Risk
Our credit risk primarily relates to trade receivables, cash and restricted cash. We typically extend credit only to customers and counterparties with strong credit ratings and actively monitor overdue accounts to minimize default risk.
Our evaluation of credit risk exposure involves significant estimates and judgment. Holding other factors constant, a hypothetical 100-basis-point increase in the expected loss rate on our financing receivables portfolio would have resulted in an increase in the allowance for credit losses of approximately $636 thousand as of June 30, 2026.
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To mitigate credit risk, we have a dedicated credit management team responsible for establishing credit limits, approving credit terms and implementing collection strategies. At each reporting period, we review the recoverability of outstanding balances and ensure that adequate impairment provisions are recorded for potentially uncollectible amounts. If necessary, we negotiate revised payment terms or settlement plans with customers facing financial difficulties.
Given our robust credit risk management practices, we consider our overall credit risk exposure to be significantly mitigated.
Seasonality
Historically, we have observed higher sales volumes in the third and fourth quarters, compared to the first and second quarters. However, due to our relatively limited operating history, it remains difficult to determine the exact extent or nature of seasonality in our business. We continue to monitor sales trends and market conditions to better understand the potential impact of seasonal demand fluctuations on our operations.