Vroom, Inc. (VRM)

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As discussed in the section titled "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," the following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and in the section titled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Annual Report”), as updated by reference into the section titled "Risk Factors" in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future.

Recent Events

Exchange Agreement

On May 14, 2026, the Company entered into an Exchange and Subscription Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with the investors party thereto and a collateral agent, pursuant to which the Company agreed to co-issue, as joint and several obligations, up to $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Delayed Draw Convertible Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”). At the closing, certain investors exchanged $28.5 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding notes of the Company, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the closing date, for the 2032 Notes. The outstanding notes to be exchanged consist of $10.0 million of 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, $10.5 million of Senior Secured Delayed Draw Notes due 2026 and $8.0 million of notes outstanding under the delayed draw term loan facility with Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. On May 29, 2026 the Company drew an additional $11.5 million, leaving $10.0 million of remaining delayed draw commitments under the 2032 Notes.

The 2032 Notes bear interest at 5.0% per annum, payable quarterly, and mature on June 30, 2032. The 2032 Notes are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all assets of the Company, subject to permitted liens, and rank senior in right of payment to all unsecured indebtedness and junior lien indebtedness of each Issuer.

The Exchange Agreement and the 2032 Notes provide for a delayed draw facility under which Additional Notes may be issued from time to time up to the remaining commitment amount, subject to specified funding conditions. The Company, on behalf of itself, or the investors may elect to fund under the facility, with subsequent draws funded pro rata by the holders and evidenced by separate Additional Notes. The proceeds of any Additional Notes issued after the closing are required to be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes of the Company.

The conversion price for each 2032 Note will equal 120% of the applicable reference price, determined at signing for 2032 Notes issued at the closing and at the applicable funding notice date for any additional notes. Subject to specified limitations, holders may convert their 2032 Notes on and after April 1, 2032, and the 2032 Notes may also become convertible in connection with certain specified corporate events. The Company may settle conversions in shares of common stock, cash or a combination thereof.

Upon a fundamental change, holders may require the Company to repurchase their 2032 Notes for the principal amount to be repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest. The 2032 Notes also require mandatory ratable redemption in specified circumstances, including certain non-permitted asset sales, casualty or condemnation events, debt issuances and liens, subject to the exceptions and limitations set forth in the 2032 Notes.

Issuance of Preferred Stock Units

On January 16, 2026, Vroom Automotive, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and an indirect subsidiary of Vroom Inc. issued to SPE Holdings 2026-1, a Delaware statutory trust (“SPE Holdings”), 15,000 newly issued Series A preferred units and 7,500 newly issued Series B preferred units (collectively, the "Vroom Automotive Preferred Units") for aggregate gross proceeds of $22.5 million, pursuant to a Preferred Unit Purchase Agreement.

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The Vroom Automotive Preferred Units will be entitled to receive a quarterly preferential distribution, equal to the liquidation preference of such Vroom Automotive Preferred Units multiplied by a variable distribution rate, which will reset on each quarterly distribution date in an amount equal to the ninety (90) day average of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus a spread of 8.25% for Series A Preferred Units and 9% for Series B Preferred Units. The Series B Preferred Units are convertible into common units of Vroom Automotive at the option of the Counterparty at any time. The Series A Preferred Units are not convertible.

Going Concern

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that we will continue to operate as a going concern, which contemplates that we will be able to realize assets and settle liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for twelve months following the issuance date.

Overview

Vroom owns United Auto Credit Corporation, a leading automotive finance company that offers vehicle financing to consumers through third-party dealers under the UACC brand, and the CarStory business, a leader in AI-powered analytics and digital services supporting the automotive industry.

UACC

UACC is an indirect lender that offers vehicle financing to consumers through a network of motor vehicle dealers under the UACC brand, focusing primarily on the non-prime market. Our non-prime credit programs aim to broaden access to vehicle ownership for individuals who would not otherwise qualify for financing. UACC’s financing is intended to help consumers build credit and ultimately be eligible for more traditional sources of financing. Prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down, UACC also offered vehicle financing to Vroom’s customers through its ecommerce platform.

UACC, which has been engaged in automotive finance since 1996, currently offers financing services to a nationwide network of thousands of independent motor vehicle dealers and manufacturer-franchised dealers in 49 states, and we seek to optimize that network over time. UACC enables these dealers to finance their customers' purchases of automobiles, medium and light duty trucks and vans with competitive financing terms. The credit programs offered by UACC are primarily designed to serve consumers who have limited access to traditional motor vehicle financing.

In addition to its financing expertise, the UACC platform brings with it extensive application processing, underwriting, and servicing capabilities. UACC services the retail installment sales contracts it originates or purchases and will continue to service the contracts it originated or purchased for customers of Vroom’s former ecommerce business. Because UACC focuses primarily on the non-prime market, it generally sustains a higher level of delinquencies and credit losses than that experienced by traditional motor vehicle financing sources. As of June 30, 2026, UACC serviced a portfolio of approximately 75,000 retail installment sales contracts with an aggregate principal outstanding balance of approximately $925.0 million.

CarStory

CarStory offers AI-powered analytics and digital services to dealers, automotive financial services companies and others in the automotive industry, which use CarStory’s solutions to enhance their customer experience and drive increased vehicle purchases.

Leveraging computer vision and AI, CarStory has curated a comprehensive used vehicle information database, including over 262 million vehicle identification numbers ("VINs"), 209 million window stickers, 4.3 billion vehicle photos and 422 million sales cycles, along with price and price elasticity models. CarStory receives data for over 4.2 million unique VINs listed for sale every day, resulting in CarStory having data for an estimated 80% of U.S. consumer vehicles. This data is aggregated with demand insights from millions of consumer sessions and data from CarStory’s proprietary VIN database to generate more accurate vehicle valuations.

CarStory helps dealers optimize their pricing by leveraging data science models for retail pricing that provide predictive pricing for marketing, buying, selling and VIN-level features. Unlike simple averages, we believe CarStory’s

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patented neural-net algorithm can provide a highly accurate market price (the “CarStory Real Market Price”) for vehicle valuations by accounting for factors that averages often miss, such as local market dynamics and dealer performance.

In addition to its data analytics and AI-based pricing solutions, CarStory creates and powers digital experiences for end consumers, including automotive marketplaces, vehicle market reports, and trade-in and appraisal products. CarStory's digital experiences are designed with user behavior data to engage consumers and drive more consumers to vehicle purchase decisions.

Long-Term Strategic Plan

Since announcing the Value Maximization Plan in January 2024, the Company has pivoted to executing a long-term strategic plan ("Long-Term Strategic Plan") that leverages our core assets, including Vroom and CarStory technology, to improve the profitability of the business through four strategic initiatives:

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Build a world class lending program by focusing on using advanced models and analytics to better predict losses and drive profitable growth at UACC. We modernized our lending infrastructure by launching a proprietary automated underwriting decision engine in June 2025. This technology greatly accelerates application processing. In September 2025, we launched our redeveloped custom credit-scoring model, which we believe should better evaluate segments of risk and enhance our risk precision. We expect to continue making improvements to our advanced models and analytics in furtherance of this initiative.

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Build a world class sales and marketing program by attracting and retaining the best dealers and driving deeper dealer engagement to enable growth. In 2025, our technology teams made substantial progress towards modernizing our infrastructure to drive speed and scalability. This included a complete overhaul of Fast Lane, UACC’s online dealer portal. Launched in early 2026, this upgraded platform leverages direct dealer feedback to minimize friction, increase application volume, and streamline the user experience.

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Build operational excellence in originations by enhancing systemic capabilities and decisioning for a more efficient process. In 2025, we drove operational efficiency by integrating Vroom’s patented AI agent into certain aspects of UACC’s funding process. This integration helped automate verification and is intended to reduce fraud and lower the cost-per-funded contract.

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Build operational excellence in servicing by utilizing data science, advanced analytics and technology to enable an improved approach to servicing effectiveness. We are transforming servicing effectiveness through a digital-first strategy. The launch of our native mobile apps, for iOS and Android, in 2024 and redesigned website in 2025 drove digital adoption among accountholders. These platforms empower accountholders with self-service options, reducing manual service burden. We expect to continue making targeted improvements to th

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. As discussed in the section titled "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," the following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those incorporated by reference into the section titled "Risk Factors" in Part I Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future.

Recent Events

Issuance of Preferred Stock Units

On January 16, 2026, Vroom Automotive, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and an indirect subsidiary of Vroom Inc. issued to SPE Holdings 2026-1, a Delaware statutory trust (“SPE Holdings”), 15,000 newly issued Series A preferred units and 7,500 newly issued Series B preferred units (collectively, the "Vroom Automotive Preferred Units") for aggregate gross proceeds of $22.5 million, pursuant to a Preferred Unit Purchase Agreement.

The Vroom Automotive Preferred Units will be entitled to receive a quarterly preferential distribution, equal to the liquidation preference of such Vroom Automotive Preferred Units multiplied by a variable distribution rate, which will reset on each quarterly distribution date in an amount equal to the ninety (90) day average of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus a spread of 8.25% for Series A Preferred Units and 9% for Series B Preferred Units. The Series B Preferred Units are convertible into common units of Vroom Automotive at the option of the Counterparty at any time. The Series A Preferred Units are not convertible.

Issuance of Related Party Notes

On November 25, 2025, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with Robert J. Mylod, Jr., pursuant to which the Company issued Senior Secured Delayed Draw Notes due 2026 (the “Delayed Draw Notes”) in a maximum aggregate principal commitment amount of $10.5 million, which matures on November 25, 2026. As of December 31, 2025, the Company drew $10.5 million against the Delayed Draw Notes.

On August 29, 2025, we issued $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Convertible Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”). The 2030 Notes were issued pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement with Annox Capital, LLC and Robert J. Mylod, Jr., the Managing Partner of Annox Capital, LLC and the Independent Executive Chair of the board of directors of the Company.

Recapitalization of Balance Sheet Debt: the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case

On November 13, 2024, we commenced a voluntary proceeding (the "Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case") under Chapter 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. §§ 101-1532, as amended from time to time in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas under the name “In re Vroom, Inc.” None of our subsidiaries were debtors in the Chapter 11 proceedings.

On January 14, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), the conditions to the effectiveness of the prepackaged plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) were satisfied or waived and the Plan became effective. We emerged from the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case on January 14, 2025. On February 20, 2025, our Common Stock was listed for trading on the Nasdaq Global Market.

In connection with the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the ordinary course operations of Vroom, Inc.’s subsidiaries continued with minimal impact. We emerged without any remaining Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”).

The Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case was intended to address the impact of the 2026 Notes and their upcoming maturity, or any potential acceleration, while providing the potential for our stockholders to retain value in their investment, limiting disruption to our ongoing ordinary course operations, emerging as a public company without any long-term debt at the Vroom, Inc. level, and maximizing the ability to utilize a substantial portion of our net operating losses.

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Even though we have emerged from bankruptcy, our Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity as we may not realize all of the intended benefits of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the benefits may not be on the terms, in the manner, or during the time period we expect, and the costs incurred may exceed the intended benefits. Additionally, other risks we face, as described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, may be exacerbated by the impact of our emergence from bankruptcy. All of these factors could limit our ability to pursue growth strategies for our business in the near- to mid-term. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for more information on our 2026 Notes and the restructuring of our debt obligations as a result of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, and Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors for risks associated with the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case and our ability to realize its intended benefits.

Conversion of Common Stock

Immediately prior to the Effective Date, there were 1,822,577 outstanding shares of our common stock, $0.001 par value per share. We adopted an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) to, among other changes to our prior amended and restated certificate of incorporation, effect an automatic conversion of the common stock at a ratio of 1-for-5. As a result of the automatic conversion and the issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the Plan, there were approximately 5,163,109 outstanding shares of newly issued common stock as of the Effective Date (the “Common Stock”).

Issuance of Warrants

On the Effective Date, we entered into a warrant agreement (the “Warrant Agreement”) with Equiniti Trust Company LLC, as warrant agent. In accordance with the Plan and pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, on the Effective Date, we issued warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 364,516 shares of the Common Stock, at an exercise price of $60.95 per share, to our stockholders in accordance with the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. Each Warrant was immediately exercisable upon the issuance date and will expire five years from the issuance date. On July 7, 2025, the Warrants commenced trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol “VRMWW”.

Going Concern

On the Effective Date, we emerged from the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case and continue to operate as a viable going concern.

The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that we will continue to operate as a going concern, which contemplates that we will be able to realize assets and settle liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for twelve months following the issuance date.

Overview

Vroom owns United Auto Credit Corporation, a leading automotive finance company that offers vehicle financing to consumers through third-party dealers under the UACC brand, and the CarStory business, a leader in AI-powered analytics and digital services supporting the automotive industry.

UACC

UACC is an indirect lender that offers vehicle financing to consumers through a network of motor vehicle dealers under the UACC brand, focusing primarily on the non-prime market. Our non-prime credit programs aim to broaden access to vehicle ownership for individuals who would not otherwise qualify for financing. UACC’s financing is intended to help consumers build credit and ultimately be eligible for more traditional sources of financing. Prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down, UACC also offered vehicle financing to Vroom’s customers through its ecommerce platform.

UACC, which has been engaged in automotive finance since 1996, currently offers financing services to a nationwide network of thousands of independent motor vehicle dealers and manufacturer-franchised dealers in 49 states, and we seek to optimize that network over time. UACC enables these dealers to finance their customers' purchases of

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automobiles, medium and light duty trucks and vans with competitive financing terms. The credit programs offered by UACC are primarily designed to serve consumers who have limited access to traditional motor vehicle financing.

In addition to its financing expertise, the UACC platform brings with it extensive application processing, underwriting, and servicing capabilities. UACC services the retail installment sales contracts it originates or purchases and will continue to service the contracts it originated or purchased for customers of Vroom’s former ecommerce business. Because UACC focuses primarily on the non-prime market, it generally sustains a higher level of delinquencies and credit losses than that experienced by traditional motor vehicle financing sources. As of December 31, 2025, UACC serviced a portfolio of approximately 76,000 retail installment sales contracts with an aggregate principal outstanding balance of approximately $950.0 million.

CarStory

CarStory offers AI-powered analytics and digital services to dealers, automotive financial services companies and others in the automotive industry, which use CarStory’s solutions to enhance their customer experience and drive increased vehicle purchases.

Leveraging computer vision and AI, CarStory has curated a comprehensive used vehicle information database, including over 256 million vehicle identification numbers ("VINs"), 203 million window stickers, 4.2 billion vehicle photos and 411 million sales cycles, along with price and price elasticity models. CarStory receives data for over 4.1 million unique VINs listed for sale every day, resulting in CarStory having data for an estimated 80% of U.S. consumer vehicles. This data is aggregated with demand insights from millions of consumer sessions and data from CarStory’s proprietary VIN database to generate more accurate vehicle valuations.

CarStory helps dealers optimize their pricing by leveraging data science models for retail pricing that provide predictive pricing for marketing, buying, selling and VIN-level features. Unlike simple averages, we believe CarStory’s patented neural-net algorithm can provide a highly accurate market price (the “CarStory Real Market Price”) for vehicle valuations by accounting for factors that averages often miss, such as local market dynamics and dealer performance.

In addition to its data analytics and AI-based pricing solutions, CarStory creates and powers digital experiences for end consumers, including automotive marketplaces, vehicle market reports, and trade-in and appraisal products. CarStory's digital experiences are designed with user behavior data to engage consumers and drive more consumers to vehicle purchase decisions.

Long-Term Strategic Plan

Since announcing the Value Maximization Plan in January 2024, the Company has pivoted to executing a long-term strategic plan ("Long-Term Strategic Plan") that leverages our core assets, including Vroom and CarStory technology, to improve the profitability of the business through four strategic initiatives:

•
Build a world class lending program by focusing on using advanced models and analytics to better predict losses and drive profitable growth at UACC. We modernized our lending infrastructure by launching a proprietary automated underwriting decision engine in June 2025. This technology greatly accelerates application processing. In September 2025, we launched

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