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Sono Group investors gain 16.6% holding, pursue Sports One

Investor group acquires 16.6% of Sono Group N.V. and signs a non-binding letter of intent for a potential business combination with Sports One.

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SCHEDULE 13D

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sono Group N.V. (SSM) is the subject of a Schedule 13D by a group of investors who collectively may be deemed to beneficially own 283,500 Ordinary Shares, or about 16.6% of the outstanding Ordinary Shares including the 283,500 registered direct shares.

The investors acquired these shares on August 31, 2026 for an aggregate $756,946 under a Share Purchase Agreement and are pursuing a proposed business combination between Sono Group and Sports One, a newly formed sports-investment and data business created by members of the group. The letter of intent for this combination is non-binding, with final terms subject to due diligence, definitive documentation and customary closing conditions, and there is no assurance the transaction will be completed.

Certain reporting persons and an affiliate also obtained a Call Option to purchase 700 preferred shares (face value about $21 million), each convertible into 30,000 Ordinary Shares, subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation. Multiple lock-up, right-of-first-offer, right-of-first-refusal, tag-along, drag-along and morals-based repurchase arrangements restrict near-term share transfers and coordinate voting and sale decisions among the investors.

Positive

  • 283,500 new shares purchased for $756,946 bring in additional investor capital aligned with a potential strategic combination with Sports One.
  • Lock-up, right-of-first-offer and coordination agreements cover registered direct shares for 180 days, which may support a more stable shareholder base during negotiations.

Negative

  • The proposed Sports One business combination is based on a non-binding letter of intent with multiple conditions, and the investors state that there is no assurance a definitive agreement or closing will occur.
  • If completed, the business combination would give Sports One’s equity holders a super-majority of the surviving public company and replace Sono Group’s current board, implying a potential change of control.
Shares beneficially owned by group 283,500 Ordinary Shares Aggregate beneficial ownership reported by the group, representing about 16.6% of outstanding Ordinary Shares including the registered direct shares
Purchase price for Ordinary Shares $756,946 Aggregate price paid for 283,500 Ordinary Shares under the August 31, 2026 Share Purchase Agreement
Group ownership percentage 16.6% Stated percentage of total outstanding Ordinary Shares when including the 283,500 registered direct shares
Shares outstanding baseline 1,424,834 Ordinary Shares Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in Sono Group’s Form 10-Q filed August 14, 2026, before adding 283,500 shares issued to the reporting persons
Christopher Kelly beneficial ownership 93,633 Ordinary Shares (5.5%) Includes 37,453 shares held by Kelly Ventures I LP over which he has shared voting and dispositive power
Preferred shares under Call Option 700 Preferred Shares; ~$21,000,000 face value Preferred Shares held by Yorkville subject to Call Option; each Preferred Share is convertible into 30,000 Ordinary Shares
Beneficial ownership limitation 4.99% Call Option exercise capped so an investor cannot beneficially own Ordinary Shares above 4.99%, subject to 65 days’ prior written notice to waive
Lock-up duration 180 days Period from August 31, 2026 during which certain reporting persons are contractually restricted from selling or transferring Ordinary Shares, subject to exceptions
Schedule 13D regulatory
"As of the date hereof, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a "group" within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Act."
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
registered direct offering financial
"283,500 Ordinary Shares issued in the registered direct offering (the "Registered Direct Shares")."
A registered direct offering is a way for a company to sell new shares of its stock directly to select investors with regulatory approval. This method allows the company to raise funds quickly and efficiently without needing a public auction, similar to offering exclusive access to a limited number of buyers. For investors, it often provides an opportunity to purchase shares at a favorable price, while giving the company immediate access to capital.
beneficial ownership limitation regulatory
"subject to a beneficial ownership limitation that prevents exercise of the Call Option to the extent"
A beneficial ownership limitation is a rule that caps the percentage of a company’s shares an investor can be treated as owning or controlling for voting, regulatory or tax purposes. It matters to investors because it can restrict how many shares a person or group can buy or vote, affect takeover chances, and influence share liquidity and value — like a speed limit that prevents any single driver from taking over the whole road.
Call Option Agreement financial
"entered into a Call Option Agreement (the "Call Option Agreement") with YA II PN, Ltd."
A call option agreement is a contract that gives one party the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specified number of shares or another asset from the other party at a pre-agreed price before a set deadline. Think of it like a refundable ticket that locks in a purchase price for a future date; it matters to investors because it offers a way to profit from or protect against price moves with less upfront cash, while the seller takes on the obligation and potential downside.
drag-along clause financial
"The Other Investors Letter Agreement also contains a drag-along clause giving the holders of a simple majority"
tag-along right financial
"Paul Misir, Chris Kelly and Kelly Ventures I LP have each granted a tag-along right to Reince Priebus"

FAQ

How many Sono Group N.V. (SSM) shares does the investor group report owning?

The reporting persons state they may be deemed to beneficially own 283,500 Ordinary Shares of Sono Group N.V., representing approximately 16.6% of the total outstanding Ordinary Shares when including the 283,500 registered direct shares.

What did the investors pay for their Sono Group N.V. (SSM) shares?

The reporting persons disclose that the 283,500 Ordinary Shares were acquired for an aggregate purchase price of $756,946 under a Share Purchase Agreement dated August 31, 2026.

What business combination is proposed involving SSM and Sports One?

Sono Group N.V. and Sports One entered a non-binding letter of intent on August 31, 2026 for a business combination in which both companies’ former equity holders would own the combined public company and Sports One’s holders would own a super-majority of its equity.

How much of SSM does Christopher Kelly report beneficially owning?

Christopher Kelly reports beneficial ownership of 93,633 Ordinary Shares, or about 5.5% of the class, including 37,453 shares held by Kelly Ventures I LP over which he has shared voting and dispositive power.

Are SSM shares held by the investors subject to lock-up or transfer restrictions?

Yes. The investors disclose lock-up agreements restricting sales of Ordinary Shares for 180 days from August 31, 2026, along with rights of first refusal, rights of first offer, tag-along and drag-along clauses, and morals-based repurchase rights over the registered direct shares.

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N81409125

(CUSIP Number)
Christopher Kelly
45 Catalpa Drive,
Atherton, CA, 94027
1 650-796-6748

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
08/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1 Christopher Kelly controls Kelly Ventures I LP and has shared voting power and shared dispositive power over the 37,453 Ordinary Shares held by Kelly Ventures I LP. 2 This percentage is determined by dividing 93,633 Ordinary Shares by 1,424,834 Ordinary Shares, which is the number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026 plus 283,500 Ordinary Shares that were subsequently issued to the Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
3 Row 7, 9, 11 and 13: Represents 37,453 Ordinary Shares of the Issuer directly held by Kelly Ventures I LP, of which Christopher Kelly is the founder and a principal. 4 This percentage is determined by dividing 37,453 Ordinary Shares by 1,424,834 Ordinary Shares, which is the number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026 plus 283,500 Ordinary Shares that were subsequently issued to the Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
5 This percentage is determined by dividing 93,633 Ordinary Shares by 1,424,834 Ordinary Shares, which is the number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026 plus 283,500 Ordinary Shares that were subsequently issued to the Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
6 This percentage is determined by dividing 21,610 Ordinary Shares by 1,424,834 Ordinary Shares, which is the number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026 plus 283,500 Ordinary Shares that were subsequently issued to the Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
7 This percentage is determined by dividing 21,610 Ordinary Shares by 1,424,834 Ordinary Shares, which is the number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026 plus 283,500 Ordinary Shares that were subsequently issued to the Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
8 This percentage is determined by dividing 21,610 Ordinary Shares by 1,424,834 Ordinary Shares, which is the number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026 plus 283,500 Ordinary Shares that were subsequently issued to the Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
9 This percentage is determined by dividing 11,236 Ordinary Shares by 1,424,834 Ordinary Shares, which is the number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026 plus 283,500 Ordinary Shares that were subsequently issued to the Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
10 This percentage is determined by dividing 9,363 Ordinary Shares by 1,424,834 Ordinary Shares, which is the number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026 plus 283,500 Ordinary Shares that were subsequently issued to the Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
11 This percentage is determined by dividing 10,805 Ordinary Shares by 1,424,834 Ordinary Shares, which is the number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026 plus 283,500 Ordinary Shares that were subsequently issued to the Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D


Christopher Kelly
Signature:/s/ Christopher Kelly
Name/Title:Christopher Kelly
Date:09/08/2026
Kelly Ventures I LP
Signature:/s/ Christopher Kelly
Name/Title:Christopher Kelly/Managing Partner
Date:09/08/2026
Paul Misir
Signature:/s/ Paul Misir
Name/Title:Paul Misir
Date:09/08/2026
Internal Market Fund, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael Spanos
Name/Title:Michael Spanos/Managing Partner
Date:09/08/2026
Reince Priebus
Signature:/s/ Reince Priebus
Name/Title:Reince Priebus
Date:09/08/2026
Chris Larsen
Signature:/s/ Chris Larsen
Name/Title:Chris Larsen
Date:09/08/2026
Demetri Argyropoulos
Signature:/s/ Demetri Argyropoulos
Name/Title:Demetri Argyropoulos
Date:09/08/2026
Demetri Daphnis
Signature:/s/ Demetri Daphnis
Name/Title:Demetri Daphnis
Date:09/08/2026
Jon Ricketts
Signature:/s/ Jon Ricketts
Name/Title:Jon Ricketts
Date:09/08/2026

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