UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023February 29, 2024

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to           

Commission File Number 001-41607

PONO CAPITAL THREE, INC.NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Cayman IslandsBritish Columbia, CanadaN/A

(State or other jurisdiction of

(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

3187 Highway 35

Lindsay, Ontario

K9V 4R1

(Address of principal executive offices)(Postal Code)

643 Ilalo St., #102(613) 866-1935

Honolulu, Hawaii96813

Telephone: (808)892-6611

(Address, including zip code, andRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)code)

N/AFormer Fiscal Year End December 31

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one Class A Ordinary Share, and one Redeemable Warrantno par valueHOVRPTHRUThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A Ordinary Share, $0.0001 par value per sharePTHRThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one Class A Ordinary Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per shareHOVRWPTHRWThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). No Yes ☒ No Yes

As of May 10, 2023,April 22, 2024, there were 12,168,87518,220,436 of the registrant’s Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, and 4,935,622 of the registrant’s Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 

PONO CAPITAL THREE, INC.TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

Table of Contents

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1.Condensed Financial Statements as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited)
Condensed Balance Sheets3
Condensed Statements of Operations4
Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)5
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows6
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements71
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2018
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk2427
Item 4.Controls and Procedures2427
Part II. Other InformationPART II—OTHER INFORMATION25
Item 1.Legal Proceedings2528
Item 1A.Risk Factors2528
Item 2.Unregistered SaleSales of Equity Securities, and Use of Proceeds2628
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities2728
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures2728
Item 5.Other Information2728
Item 6.Exhibits2729

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PONO CAPITAL THREE, INC.

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS AT FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AND MAY 31, 2023

EXPRESSED IN 000’S, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS; UNAUDITED

 

  February 29,
2024
  May 31,
2023
 
       
Assets:      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $4,415  $228 
Prepaid expenses  2,019   3 
Accounts receivable  127   15 
Total current assets  6,561   246 
Finance lease assets  -   21 
Operating lease assets  88   121 
Property and equipment, net  169   52 
Total Assets $6,818  $440 
         
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit):        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $1,446  $172 
Accrued liabilities  804   48 
Finance lease liabilities  -   3 
Operating lease liabilities  53   46 
Term loan  -   40 
Promissory note payable  -   37 
Convertible debentures  -   1,142 
Total current liabilities  2,303   1,488 
Forward Purchase Agreement  20,622   - 
Promissory note payable  -   263 
Operating lease liabilities  35   74 
Total Liabilities  22,960   1,825 
         
Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit):        
Class A ordinary shares, no par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 17,995,436 issued and outstanding  72,351   5,083 
Additional paid-in capital  (75,508)  55 
Accumulated deficit  (12,985)  (6,523)
Total Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)  (16,142)  (1,385)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) $6,818  $440 

  March 31, 2023  December 31, 2022 
  (Unaudited)  

 

 
Assets:        
Current assets:        
Cash $521,599  $88,277 
Prepaid expenses  244,185   1,372 
Dividends receivable  13,636    
Due from sponsor  206    
Total current assets  779,626   89,649 
Deferred offering costs     368,802 
Marketable Securities held in Trust Account  118,491,047    
Total Assets $119,270,673  $458,451 
         
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit):        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $16,765  $ 
Accrued expenses  27,267    
Accrued expenses - related party  15,000    
Accrued offering costs  70,000   142,138 
Promissory note - related party     300,000 
Promissory note - related party     300,000 
Total current liabilities  129,032   442,138 
Deferred underwriting fee payable  3,450,000    
Total Liabilities  3,579,032   442,138 
         
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)  -   - 
Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption, $0.0001 par value, 11,500,000 shares at redemption value of $10.30 and $0 per share as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  118,404,683    
         
Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit):        
Preference shares, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding      
Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 668,875 shares issued and outstanding (excluding 11,500,000 shares subject to possible redemption) and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  67    
Class B ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 4,935,622 issued and outstanding  494   494 
Ordinary shares        
Additional paid-in capital     24,712 
Subscription receivable  (206)  (206)
Accumulated deficit  (2,713,397)  (8,687)
Total Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)  (2,713,042)  16,313 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) $119,270,673  $458,451 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

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NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.

PONO CAPITAL THREE, INC.

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)EXPRESSED IN 000’S, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS; UNAUDITED

  Three months ended
March 31, 2023
  For the Period From March 11, 2022 (inception) Through
March 31, 2022
 
Operating and formation costs $130,269  $338 
Loss from operations  (130,269)  (338)
         
Other income        
Interest income on investments held in Trust Account  629,683    
Net income (loss) $499,414  $(338)
         
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, Class A ordinary shares  6,084,438    
Basic and diluted net income per share, Class A ordinary shares $0.05  $ 
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, Class B ordinary shares  4,935,622    
Basic and diluted net income per share, Class B ordinary shares $0.05  $ 
  Three months ended  Nine months ended 
  February 29,
2024
  February 28,
2023
  February 29,
2024
  February 28,
2023
 
Operating expenses            
Research and development  270   138   635   497 
General and administrative  989   155   1,829   534 
Total operating expenses  1,259   293   2,464   1,031 
Loss from operations  (1,259)  (293)  (2,464)  (1,031)
Other income (expense)  6   (45)  (222)  (271)
Interest expense, net  15   21   195   43 
Change in fair value of Forward Purchase Agreement  4,026   -   4,026   - 
Total other expense (income)  4,047   (24)  3,999   (228)
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes  (5,306)  (269)  (6,463)  (803)
Income tax expense  -   -   -   - 
Net income (loss) $(5,306) $(269) $(6,463) $(803)
                 
Basic and diluted weighted average Common shares outstanding  11,698,789   6,306,496   8,075,238   6,142,893 
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share, Common shares $(0.45) $(0.04) $(0.80) $(0.13)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

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PONO CAPITAL THREE, INC.NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(UNAUDITED)EXPRESSED IN 000’S, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS; UNAUDITED

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

 

  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Receivable  Deficit  Equity (Deficit) 
  

Class A Ordinary

Shares

  

Class B Ordinary

Shares

  

Additional

Paid-in

  Subscription  Accumulated  Total
Shareholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Receivable  Deficit  Equity (Deficit) 
Balance January 1, 2023    $   4,935,622  $494  $24,712  $(206) $(8,687) $16,313 
Issuance of Placement Units  565,375   57         5,653,693                  5,653,750 
Issuance of Representative shares  103,500   10         132,470         132,480 
Proceeds allocated to Public Warrants              3,392,500         3,392,500 
Allocation of issuance costs              (206,223)        (206,223)
Accretion redemption value of Class A ordinary shares              (8,997,152)     (3,204,124)  (12,201,276)
Net income                    499,414   499,414 
Balance at March 31, 2023  668,875  $67   4,935,622  $494  $  $(206) $(2,713,397) $(2,713,042)

 Class A Ordinary
Shares
  Class B Ordinary
Shares
  Non-Voting
Common Shares
  Additional Paid-in  Accumulated  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  (Deficit) 
Balance at May 31, 2023  5,075,420  $5,083   1,062,244  $   168,832  $  $55  $(6,523) $(1,385)
Stock-based Compensation                    13      13 
Net Loss                       (416)  (416)
Balance at August 31, 2023  5,075,420   5,083   1,062,244      168,832      68   (6,939)  (1,788)
Stock-based Compensation                    33      33 
Conversion of Convertible Debentures        517,352   1,496               1,496 
Net Loss                       (740)  (740)
Balance at November 30, 2023  5,075,420   5,083   1,579,596   1,496   168,832      101   (7,679)  (999)
Conversion of Convertible Notes Payable        1,253,770   6,843               6,843 
Issuance of Service Shares        385,297   1,558               1,558 
Legacy Horizon Share Exchange  3,588,869   9,897   (3,218,663)  (9,897)  (168,832)            
New Horizon Shares on Effective Date  7,251,939   55,531               (75,619)     (20,088)
Incentive Shares  954,013                         
Capital Markets Advisory Shares  740,179   1,840                     1,840 
Underwriter Shares Issued  385,016                         
Stock-based Compensation                    10      10 
Net Loss                       (5,306)  (5,306)
Balance at February 29, 2024  17,995,436  $72,351     $     $  $(75,508) $(12,985) $(16,142)

 

  Class A Ordinary
Shares
  Class B Ordinary
Shares
  Non-Voting
Common Shares
  Additional Paid-in  Accumulated  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  (Deficit) 
Balance at May 31, 2022  3,221,252  $3,104   1,062,244  $   168,832  $  $  $(5,276) $(2,172)
Settlement of Shareholder Advances  1,854,168   1,979                     1,979 
Stock-based Compensation                    7      7 
Net Loss                       (150)  (150)
Balance at August 31, 2022  5,075,420   5,083   1,062,244      168,832      7   (5,426)  (336)
Stock-based Compensation                    16      16 
Net Loss                       (385)  (385)
Balance at November 30, 2022  5,075,420   5,083   1,062,244      168,832      23   (5,811)  (705)
Stock-based Compensation                    16      16 
Net Loss                       (269)  (269)
Balance at February 28, 2023  5,075,420  $5,083   1,062,244  $   168,832  $  $39  $(6,080) $(958)

FOR THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 11, 2022 (INCEPTION) THROUGH MARCH 31, 2022

  

Class A Ordinary

Shares

  

Class B Ordinary

Shares

  

Additional

Paid-in

  Subscription  Accumulated  Total
Shareholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Receivable  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance at March 11, 2022 (inception)    $     $  $  $  $  $ 
Beginning balance, value    $     $  $  $  $  $ 
Net loss                    (338)               (338)
Net income (loss)                    (338)               (338)
Balance at March 31, 2022    $     $  $  $  $(338) $(338)
Ending balance, value    $     $  $  $  $(338) $(338)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed i—terim consolidated financial statements.

 

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PONO CAPITAL THREE, INC.NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)EXPRESSED IN 000’S; UNAUDITED

  Three Months Ended
March 31, 2023
  For the Period From March 11, 2022 (inception) Through
March 31, 2022
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:        
Net income (loss) $499,414  $(338)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:        
Interest and dividend income on investments held in Trust Account  (629,683)   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Prepaid expenses  (242,812)   
Accounts payable  16,765   338 
Accrued expenses  27,267    
Accrued expenses - related party  15,000    
Due from sponsor  (206)   
Net cash used in operating activities  (314,255)   
         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:        
Investment of cash in Trust Account  (117,875,000)   
Net cash used in investing activities  (117,875,000)    
         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:        
Proceeds from sale of Placement Units  5,653,750    
Proceeds from sale of Units, net of underwriting discount paid  113,735,000    
Repayment of Promissory note - related party  (300,000)   
Payment of offering costs  (466,173)   
Net cash provided by financing activities  118,622,577    
         
Net Change in Cash  433,322    
Cash - Beginning of period  88,277    
Cash - End of period $521,599  $ 
         
Non-cash investing and financing activities:        
Accretion of Class A ordinary shares subject to redemption value $12,201,276  $ 
Valuation of Representative Shares $132,480  $ 
Offering costs included in Accrued offering costs $70,000  $ 
Deferred underwriting fee payable $3,450,000  $ 
  Nine months ended 
  February 29,
2024
  February 28,
2023
 
Cash Flows used in Operating Activities:        
Net Loss $(6,463) $(803)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  41   32 
Non-cash interest  195    
Non-cash lease expense     33 
Stock-based compensation  56   39 
Change in fair value of Forward Purchase Agreement  4,026    
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Prepaid expenses  (176)  (1)
Accounts receivable  (112)  (40)
Accounts payable  917   (19)
Accrued liabilities  756    
Operating leases     (14)
Net cash used in operating activities  (760)  (773)
         
Cash Flows used in Investing Activities:        
Purchase of property and equipment  (158)  (17)
Net cash used in investing activities  (158)  (17)
         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:        
Finance lease payments  18   (14)
Proceeds from issuance of Convertible debentures  6,700   935 
Outflow from Business Combination  (1,573)   
Repayment of Shareholder loans     (5)
Repayment of Term loan  (40)   
Net cash provided by financing activities  5,105   916 
         
Net Change in Cash $4,187  $126 
Cash - Beginning of period  228   4 
Cash - End of period $4,415  $130 
         
Supplemental cash flow information        
Conversion of Convertible debentures $1,496  $ 
Taxes paid $  $ 
Settlement of Shareholder Advances $  $1,979 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

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PONO CAPITAL THREE, INC.NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERNOrganization and Nature of Business

Pono Capital Three, Inc.Organization and Nature of Business

New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (the “Company”, “Horizon”, “we,” “us” or “our”), a British Columbia corporation, with our headquarters located in Lindsay, Ontario, is an aerospace company. The Company is a former blank check company incorporated in Delaware on March 11, 2022. On October 14, 2022, under the Companyname Pono Capital Three, Inc., (“Pono”) as a Delaware corporation, subsequently redomiciled in the Cayman Islands. The Company wasIslands on October 14, 2022, and formed for the purpose of entering intoeffecting a merger, sharecapital stock exchange, asset acquisition, sharestock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses (a “Business Combination”). businesses.

The CompanyCompany’s objective is not limited to significantly advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. In connection with this objective, we have designed and developed a particular industry or geographic regionhybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) prototype aircraft for purposes of consummating a use in future regional air mobility (“RAM”) networks.

Business Combination. The Company isCombination

On February 14, 2023, we consummated an early stage and emerging growth company and, as such, the Company is subject to all of the risks associated with early stage and emerging growth companies.

As of March 31, 2023, the Company had not commenced any operations. All activity from inception through March 31, 2023 relates to the Company’s formation and initial public offering (“Initial Public Offering”IPO”). On January 12, 2024 (the “Closing date”), which is described below. The Company will not generate any operating revenues until after the completionwe consummated a merger (the “Merger”) with Pono Three Merger Acquisitions Corp., a British Columbia company (“Merger Sub”) and wholly-owned subsidiary of Pono, with and into Robinson Aircraft Ltd. (“Robinson”) pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger, dated as of August 15, 2023, (as amended by a Business Combination atAgreement Waiver, dated as of December 27, 2023) by and among Pono, Merger Sub, Horizon, and Robinson.

The Merger and other transactions contemplated thereby (collectively, the earliest. The Company will generate non-operating income in the form of interest income from the proceeds derived from the Initial Public Offering. The Company has selected December 31 as its fiscal year end.

The registration statement for the Company’s Initial Public Offering was declared effective“Business Combination”) closed on February 9, 2023. On February 14, 2023, the Company consummated the Initial Public Offering of 11,500,000 units, (the “Units” and, with respect to the Class A ordinary shares included in the Units sold, the “Public Shares”), including 1,500,000 Units issuedJanuary 12, 2024, when, pursuant to the exerciseBusiness Combination Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into Robinson Aircraft Ltd., surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pono. Pono changed its name to “New Horizon Aircraft Ltd” and the underwriter’s over-allotment optionbusiness of Robinson became the business of New Horizon Aircraft Ltd.

The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in full, generating gross proceedsaccordance with U.S. GAAP. Under this method of $115,000,000, which is discussedaccounting, Pono was treated as the acquired company and Robinson was treated as the acquirer for financial statement reporting purposes.

The financial statements included in Note 3.

Simultaneously withthis report reflect (i) the historical operating results of Robinson prior to the Business Combination (“Legacy Horizon”); (ii) the combined results of Pono and Legacy Horizon following the closing of the Initial Public Offering,Business Combination; (iii) the Company consummated the saleassets and liabilities of 565,375 units (the “Placement Units”)Legacy Horizon at a price of $10.00 per Placement Unit in a private placement to Mehana Capital LLC (the “Sponsor”), including 54,000 Placement Units issued pursuant to the exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option in full, generating gross proceeds of $5,653,750, which is described in Note 4.

Following the closing of the Initial Public Offering on February 14, 2023, an amount of $117,875,000 ($10.25 per Unit) from the net proceeds of the sale of the Units in the Initial Public Offeringtheir historical cost; and the sale of the Placement Units was placed in a trust account (the “Trust Account”), and will be invested only in U.S. government treasury obligations with maturities of 185 days or less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act, which invest only in direct U.S. government treasury obligations, until the earlier of: (i) the completion of a Business Combination and (ii) the distribution of the funds held in the Trust Account, as described below.

Transaction costs related to the issuances described above amounted to $5,610,317, consisting of $1,265,000 of cash underwriting fees, $3,450,000 of deferred underwriting fees and $895,317 of other offering costs.

The Company’s management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Placement Units, although substantially all of the net proceeds are intended to be applied generally toward consummating a Business Combination. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to complete a Business Combination successfully. The Company must complete a Business Combination with one or more target businesses that together have an aggregate fair market value of at least 80% of the value of the Trust Account (as defined below) (excluding the deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on income earned on the Trust Account) at the time of the agreement to enter into an initial Business Combination. The Company will only complete a Business Combination if the post-transaction company owns or acquires 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the target or otherwise acquires a controlling interest in the target sufficient for it not to be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”).

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PONO CAPITAL THREE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

The Company will provide its holders of the outstanding Public Shares (the “Public Shareholders”) with the opportunity to redeem all or a portion of their Public Shares upon the completion of a Business Combination either (i) in connection with a shareholder meeting called to approve the Business Combination or (ii) by means of a tender offer. The decision as to whether the Company will seek shareholder approval of a Business Combination or conduct a tender offer will be made by the Company, solely in its discretion. The Public Shareholders will be entitled to redeem their Public Shares for a pro rata portion of the amount then in the Trust Account (initially anticipated to be $10.25 per Public Share, plus any pro rata interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company to pay its tax obligations). There will be no redemption rights upon the completion of a Business Combination with respect to(iv) the Company’s warrants. With the completion of the Initial Public Offering, the Public Shares subject to redemption are recorded at redemption value and classified as temporary equity in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”).

The Company will proceed with a Business Combination if the Company has net tangible assets of at least $5,000,001 upon consummation of such Business Combination and a majority of the shares voted are voted in favor of the Business Combination. If the Company seeks shareholder approval of a Business Combination and it does not conduct redemptions pursuant to the tender offer rules, the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (the “Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association”) provides that a Public Shareholder, together with any affiliate of such shareholder or any other person with whom such shareholder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined under Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), will be restricted from seeking redemption rights with respect to 15% or more of the Public Shares without the Company’s prior written consent.

If a shareholder vote is not required and the Company does not decide to hold a shareholder votestructure for business or other legal reasons, the Company will offer such redemption pursuant to the tender offer rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and file tender offer documents containing substantially the same information as would be included in a proxy statement with the SEC prior to completing a Business Combination.

The Sponsor has agreed (a) to vote its Class B ordinary shares, the ordinary shares included in the Placement Units and the Public Shares purchased in the Initial Public Offering in favor of a Business Combination, (b) not to propose an amendment to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association with respect to the Company’s pre-Business Combination activities prior to the consummation of a Business Combination unless the Company provides dissenting Public Shareholders with the opportunity to redeem their Public Shares in conjunction with any such amendment; (c) not to redeem any shares (including the Class B ordinary shares) and Placement Units (including underlying securities) into the right to receive cash from the Trust Account in connection with a shareholder vote to approve a Business Combination (or to sell any shares in a tender offer in connection with a Business Combination if the Company does not seek shareholder approval in connection therewith) or a vote to amend the provisions of the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association relating to shareholders’ rights of pre-Business Combination activity and (d) that the Class B ordinary shares and Placement Units (including underlying securities) shall not participate in any liquidating distributions upon winding up if a Business Combination is not consummated. However, the Sponsor will be entitled to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to any Public Shares purchased in the Initial Public Offering if the Company fails to complete its Business Combination.

all periods presented.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

The Company will have until 12 months (or up to 18 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering at the election of the Company pursuant to six one month extensions subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including the deposit of up to $379,500 ($0.033 per unit) for such one month extension, into the Trust Account, or as extended by the Company’s shareholder in accordance with the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association) from the closing of the Initial Public Offering to consummate a Business Combination (the “Combination Period”). If the Company is unable to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period, the Company will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but no more than five business days thereafter, redeem 100% of the outstanding Public Shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account, including interest earned (net of taxes payable and less interest to pay dissolution expenses up to $100,000), divided by the number of then outstanding Public Shares, which redemption will completely extinguish Public Shareholders’ rights as shareholder (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of the remaining shareholders and the Company’s board of directors, proceed to commence a voluntary liquidation and thereby a formal dissolution of the Company, subject in each case to its obligations to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of applicable law. The underwriter has agreed to waive its rights to the deferred underwriting commission held in the Trust Account in the event the Company does not complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period and, in such event, such amounts will be included with the funds held in the Trust Account that will be available to fund the redemption of the Public Shares. In the event of such distribution, it is possible that the per share value of the assets remaining available for distribution will be less than the Initial Public Offering price per Unit ($10.00).

The Sponsor has agreed that it will be liable to the Company, if and to the extent any claims by a vendor for services rendered or products sold to the Company, or a prospective target business with which the Company has discussed entering into a transaction agreement, reduce the amounts in the Trust Account to below $10.25 per share, except as to any claims by a third party who executed a waiver of any and all rights to seek access to the Trust Account and except as to any claims under the Company’s indemnity of the underwriter of the Initial Public Offering against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In the event that an executed waiver is deemed to be unenforceable against a third party, the Sponsor will not be responsible to the extent of any liability for such third-party claims. The Company will seek to reduce the possibility that the Sponsor will have to indemnify the Trust Account due to claims of creditors by endeavoring to have all vendors, service providers (except for the Company’s independent registered accounting firm), prospective target businesses or other entities with which the Company does business, execute agreements with the Company waiving any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to monies held in the Trust Account.

NOTE 2. Going Concern and Liquidity

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $521,599 and $88,277 in cash, respectively, and a working capital surplus of $650,594 and a working capital deficit of $352,489, respectively. Prior to the completion of the Initial Public Offering, the Company lacked the liquidity it needed to sustain operations for a reasonable period of time, which is considered to be one year from the issuance date of the unaudited condensed financial statements. The Company has since completed its Initial Public Offering at which time capital in excess of the funds deposited in the Trust Account and/or used in fund offering expenses was released to the Company for general working capital purposes. In addition, in order to finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor may provide us up to $1,500,000 under Working Capital Loans (see Note 5.)

The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going concern and the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred and expects to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of the Company’s financingdevelopment plans. We have devoted many resources to the design and acquisition plans. Management plansdevelopment of our eVTOL prototype. Funding of these activities has primarily been through the net proceeds received from the issuance of related and third-party debt and the sale of common stock to address this uncertainty withrelated and third parties.


Through February 29, 2024, we have incurred cumulative losses from operations, negative cash flows from operating activities, and have an accumulated deficit of $13.0 million. Horizon is a pre-revenue organization in a research and development and flight-testing phase of operations. While management expects that the successful closing ofnet cash proceeds from the Business Combination. The CompanyCombination along with our cash balances held prior to the Closing Date will have until February 14, 2024 (or upbe sufficient to August 14, 2024, as applicable) to consummate a Business Combination. If a Business Combination is not consummated by February 14, 2024, less than one year afterfund our current operating plan for at least the next 12 months from the date these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements arewere available to be issued, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution of the Company. Management has determined that the mandatory liquidation, should a Business Combination not occur, and potential subsequent dissolution, raises substantial doubt aboutis significant uncertainty around the Company’s ability to continue as ameet the going concern. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should the Company be required to liquidate after February 14, 2024. The Company intends to complete the initial Business Combination before the mandatory liquidation date. However, thereconcern assumption beyond that period without raising additional capital.

There can be no assurance that the Companywe will be ablesuccessful in achieving our business plans, that our current capital will be sufficient to consummatesupport our ongoing operations, or that any Business Combination by February 14, 2024.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Risksadditional financing will be available in a timely manner or on acceptable terms, if at all. If events or circumstances occur such that we do not meet our business plans, we may be required to raise additional capital, alter, or scale back our aircraft design, development, and Uncertainties

Management continuescertification programs, or be unable to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry and has concluded that while it is reasonably possible that the virus couldfund capital expenditures. Any such events would have a negativematerial adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of its operations and/or search for a target company, the specific impact is not readily determinable as of the date of these unaudited condensed financial statements. These unaudited condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Additionally, as a result of the military action commenced in February 2022 by the Russian Federation and Belarus in the country of Ukraine and related economic sanctions, the Company’s ability to consummate a Business Combination, or the operations of a target business with which the Company ultimately consummates a Business Combination, may be materially and adversely affected. Further, the Company’s ability to consummate a transaction may be dependent on the ability to raise equity and debt financing which may be impacted by these events, including as a result of increased market volatility, or decreased market liquidity in third-party financing being unavailable on terms acceptable to the Company or at all. The impact of this action and related sanctions on the world economy and the specific impact on the Company’sour financial position, results of operations, and/orcash flows, and ability to consummate a Business Combination are not yet determinable. The unaudited condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.achieve our intended business plans.

NOTE 2. 3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

Principles of Consolidation and Financial Statement Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”)GAAP and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in unaudited condensed financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods presented. The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s formForm 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 30, 2023.28, 2024, and the Company’s financial statements for the period ended May 31, 2023, included in Form 8-K on April 22, 2024. The interim results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023February 29, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the period ending DecemberMay 31, 20232024 or for any future periods.

All amounts presented are in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts or as otherwise noted.

Emerging Growth Company

The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a)2 (a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and it may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of the Company’s unaudited condensedconsolidated financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.


Reverse Recapitalization

Pursuant to ASC 805, for financial accounting and reporting purposes, Robinson was deemed the accounting acquirer with Pono being treated as the accounting acquiree, and the Merger was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization (the “Reverse Recapitalization”). Accordingly, the financial statements of the Company represent a continuation of the financial statements of Robinson, with the Merger being treated as the equivalent of Robinson issuing stock for the net assets of Pono, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of Pono were stated at historical costs, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded, and were consolidated with Robinson financial statements on the Closing Date. Operations prior to the Closing Date are presented solely as those of Legacy Horizon. The number of Legacy Horizon common shares for all periods prior to the Closing Date have been retrospectively increased using the exchange ratio that was established in accordance with the Merger Agreement (the “Exchange Ratio”).

Upon the consummation of the Merger, the Company gave effect to the issuance of 7,251,939 shares of Common Stock for the previously issued Pono common stock and PIPE Shares that were outstanding at the Closing Date. The Company raised $4 proceeds, net of redemptions of Pono public stockholders of $140.0 million and reimbursements for Pono’s expenses of $4.5 million, and $2.7 million of cash in connection with the PIPE Financing.

Robinson incurred $3.8 million of transaction costs, satisfied by a combination of cash and common stock, consisting of banking, legal, and other professional fees, and assumed a $16.6 million derivative liability related to a Forward Purchase Agreement and $0.4 million of accounts payable from Pono.

  January 12,
2024
 
Forward Purchase Agreement $16,596
Accounts Payable  360 
Net Liabilities Assumed $16,236

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period.

Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ from those estimates.

CashManagement believes significant estimates for the period include those in connection with the Financial Instruments, the Business Combination, Going Concern, and stock-based compensation.

Cash

The Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The Company did not have any cash equivalents as of MarchFebruary 29, 2024 and May 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.2023.

Investments Held in Trust Account


As of March 31, 2023 the assets held in the Trust Account were held in money market funds, which were invested in U.S. Treasury securities. All of the Company’s investments held in the Trust Account are classified as trading securities. Such trading securities are presented on the unaudited condensed balance sheet at fair value at the end of each reporting period. Gains and losses resulting from the change in fair value of investments held in Trust Account are included in interest and dividend income on investments held in Trust Account in the accompanying unaudited condensed statement of operations. The estimated fair values of investments held in the Trust Account are determined using available market information. The Company had $118,491,047 and $0 and in investments held in the Trust Account as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for both the expected impact of differences between the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities and for the expected future tax benefit to be derived from tax loss and tax credit carry forwards. ASC 740 additionally requires a valuation allowance to be established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

ASC 740 also clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. Based on the Company’s evaluation, it has been concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. There were no unrecognized tax benefits and no amounts accrued for interest and penalties as of MarchFebruary 29, 2024 or May 31, 2023. The Company

Net Income (loss) Per Share

Basic net loss per share is currently not awarecalculated by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its position. The Company is considered an exempted Cayman Islands Companycommon shares outstanding. Stock options, Convertible debentures, and is presently not subject to income taxes or income tax filing requirements in the Cayman Islands or the United States. Consequently, income taxes are not reflected in the Company’s unaudited condensed financial statements.

Class A Ordinary Shares Subject To Possible Redemption

All of the Class A ordinary shares sold as part of the Units in the Initial Public Offering contain a redemption feature which allows for the redemption of such Public Shares in connection with the Company’s liquidation, if there is a shareholder vote or tender offer in connection with the Business Combination and in connection with certain amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Association. In accordance with ASC 480, conditionally redeemable Class A ordinary shares (including Class A ordinary shares that feature redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within the Company’s control) are classified as temporary equity. Ordinary liquidation events, which involve the redemption and liquidation of all of the entity’s equity instruments, areConvertible promissory notes were excluded from the provisionscomputation of ASC 480. Although the Company did not specify a maximum redemption threshold, its charter provides that currently, the Company will not redeem its Public Shares in an amount that would cause itsdiluted net tangible assets (shareholders’ equity) to be less than $5,000,001. However, the threshold in its charter would not change the nature of the underlying shares as redeemable and thus Public Shares would be required to be disclosed outside of permanent equity. The Company recognizes changes in redemption value immediately as they occur and adjusts the carrying value of redeemable ordinary shares to equal the redemption value ($10.25 per share) at the end of each reporting period. Such changes are reflected in additional paid-in capital, or in the absence of additional paid-in capital, in accumulated deficit. As of December 31, 2022, Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption was $0.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

As of March 31, 2023, the Class A ordinary shares reflected in the unaudited condensed balance sheet is reconciled in the following table:

SCHEDULE OF REDEEMABLE CLASS A COMMON STOCK

     
Gross proceeds $115,000,000 
Less:    
Proceeds allocated to Public Warrants  (3,392,500)
Issuance costs allocated to Class A ordinary shares  (5,404,094)
Plus:    
Accretion of Class A ordinary shares subject to redemption to redemption amount  12,201,276 
Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption $118,404,682 

Offering Costs associated with the Initial Public Offering

The Company complies with the requirements of ASC 340-10-S99-1 and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5A - Expenses of Offering. Offering costs consist principally of professional and registration fees incurred through the balance sheet date that are related to the Initial Public Offering. Offering costs directly attributable to the issuance of an equity contract to be classified in equity are recorded as a reduction in equity. Offering costs for equity contracts that are classified as assets and liabilities are expensed immediately. The Company incurred offering costs amounting to $5,610,317, consisting of $1,265,000 of cash underwriting fees, $3,450,000 of deferred underwriting fees and $895,317 of other offering costs. As such, the Company recorded $5,404,094 of offering costs as a reduction of temporary equity and $206,223 of offering costs as a reduction of permanent equity.

Net Income Per Share

Net income (loss) per share is computed by dividingas including them would have been anti-dilutive. As we reported net income by the weighted average number ordinary shares outstandinglosses for the period. Therefore, the income per share calculation allocates income shared pro rata between Class A and Class B ordinary shares. As a result, the calculated net incomeall periods presented, diluted loss per share is the same for Class A and Class B ordinary shares. The calculation of diluted incomeas basic loss per share does not consider the effect of the warrants issued in connection with the Initial Public Offering and Placement Warrants (as defined in Note 4) since the exercise of the warrants are contingent upon the occurrence of future events.

The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share:share.

 SCHEDULE OF OF BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE

  

For the three months ended

March 31, 2023

  For the period from March 11, 2022
(inception) through March 31, 2022
 
  Class A  Class B  Class A  Class B 
Basic and diluted net income per share:                
Numerator:                
Net Income $275,738  $223,676  $  $ 
Denominator:                
Weighted Average Ordinary Shares  6,084,438   4,935,622       
Basic and diluted net income per ordinary shares $0.05  $0.05  $  $ 

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist of a cash account in a financial institution which, at times may exceed the Federal depository insurance coverage of $250,000. The Company has not experienced losses on this account and management believes the Company is not exposed to significant risks on such account.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company applies ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”), which establishes a framework for measuring fair value and clarifies the definition of fair value within that framework. ASC 820 defines fair value as an exit price, which is the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the Company’s principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820 generally requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the entity’s own assumptions based on market data and the entity’s judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are to be developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The carrying amounts reflected in the balance sheet for current assets and current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.

Level 1 — Assets and liabilities with unadjusted, quoted prices listed on active market exchanges. Inputs to the fair value measurement are observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Inputs to the fair value measurement are determined using prices for recently traded assets and liabilities with similar underlying terms, as well as direct or indirect observable inputs, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

Level 3 — Inputs to the fair value measurement are unobservable inputs, such as estimates, assumptions, and valuation techniques when little or no market data exists for the assets or liabilities.


Research and Development Costs

The research and development costs are accounted for in accordance with ASC 730, Research and Development, which requires all research and development costs be expensed as incurred.

Stock-based Compensation

Our stock-based compensation awards consist of stock options granted to employees and non-employees. We recognize stock-based compensation expense in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. ASC 718 requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards to be based on the grant date fair values of the awards. We estimate the fair value of share options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The value of the award is recognized as expense over the requisite service period on a straight-line basis. Determining the grant date fair value of the Company’sawards using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires management to make assumptions and judgments, including but not limited to the following:

Expected term — The estimate of the expected term of employee awards is determined in accordance with the simplified method, which estimates the term based on an averaging of the vesting period and contractual term of the option grant.

Expected volatility — Expected volatility used is based on the volatility of similar entities (referred to as “guideline companies”) for a period consistent with the expected term of the award.

Risk-free interest rate — The risk-free interest rate used to value awards is based on the Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant for a period consistent with the expected term of the award.

Dividend yield — We have never declared or paid any cash dividends and do not presently plan to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

Forfeiture rate — We have elected to account for forfeitures as they occur and will record stock-based compensation expense assuming all option holders will complete the requisite service period. If an employee forfeits an award because they fail to complete the requisite service period, we will reverse stock-based compensation expense previously recognized in the period the award is forfeited.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance, and repairs, which do not extend the asset lives, are charged to operations as incurred. Upon sale or disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation is removed from the accounts, and any difference between the selling price and net carrying amount is recorded as a gain or loss in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Depreciation on property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.


Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We review our long-lived assets, consisting primarily of property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Such triggering events or changes in circumstances may include: a significant decrease in the market price of a long-lived asset, a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which a long-lived asset is being or intended to be used, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, the impact of competition or other factors that could affect the value of a long-lived asset, a significant adverse deterioration in the amount of revenue or cash flows expected to be generated from an asset group, an accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or development of a long-lived asset, current or future operating or cash flow losses that demonstrate continuing losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset, or a current expectation that, more likely than not, a long-lived asset will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life. We perform impairment testing at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, approximatesliabilities. Recoverability of these assets is determined by comparing the forecasted undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets including any cash flows upon their eventual disposition to their carrying value. If the carrying amounts represented invalue of the accompanying balance sheets, primarily dueassets exceeds the forecasted undiscounted cash flows, then the assets are written down to their short-term nature.fair value. We determined there was no impairment of long-lived assets during all periods presented.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company evaluates its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value on the grant date and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of operations. For derivative instruments that are classified as equity, the derivative instruments are initially measured at fair value (or allocated value), and subsequent changes in fair value are not recognized as long as the contracts continue to be classified in equity.

WarrantsThe Forward Purchase Agreement is recognized as a derivative liability in accordance with ASC 815. Accordingly, the Company recognizes the instrument as an asset or liability at fair value and with changes in fair value recognized in the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of operations. The estimated fair value of the Forward Purchase Agreement is measured at fair value using a simulation model. At the settlement date, the Forward Purchase Agreement will be recognized as a derivative asset at the value of cash paid based on the number of shares, with any changes in fair value recognized in the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of operations.

Warrants

The Company accounts for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in ASC 480 and ASC 815. The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own ordinary shares, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.

For issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as liabilities at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of operations.


The warrants are not precluded from equity classification and are accounted for as such on the date of issuance and will be on each unaudited condensed interim consolidated balance sheet date thereafter. As the warrants are equity classified, they are initially measured at fair value (or allocated value). The fair value of the public warrants was measured using a simulation model and the fair value of the private warrants was measured using a Black-Scholes Model. Subsequent changes in fair value are not recognized as long as the warrants continue to be classified as equity.

Public Warrants

The measurement of the public warrants as of February 29, 2024 is classified as Level 1 due to the use of an observable market quote in an active market under the ticker “HOVRW.” The quoted price of the public warrants was $0.03 per warrant as of February 29, 2024.

Government Grants

The Company receives payments from government entities primarily for research and development deliverables as part of ongoing development of the Company’s technology and future services offering. Under the Company’s accounting policy for government grants received as a payment for research and development services, grants are recognized on a systematic basis over the periods in which these services are provided and are presented as other income in the statement of operations. Effective June 1, 2021, the Company adopted ASU 832, Government Assistance and disclosed the transactions with government organizations in Note 15.

Recent Accounting Standards

Management doesRecently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2020-06, Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. The ASU simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by removing certain separation models in ASC 470-20, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options, for convertible instruments. The ASU updates the guidance on certain embedded conversion features that are not believerequired to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, or that anydo not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital, such that those features are no longer required to be separated from the host contract. The convertible debt instruments will be accounted for as a single liability measured at amortized cost. Further, the ASU made amendments to the EPS guidance in Topic 260, Earnings Per Share, for convertible instruments, the most significant impact of which is requiring the use of the if-converted method for diluted EPS calculation, and no longer allowing the net share settlement method. The ASU also made revisions to Topic 815-40, which provides guidance on how an entity must determine whether a contract qualifies for a scope exception from derivative accounting. The amendments to Topic 815-40 change the scope of contracts that are recognized as assets or liabilities. The ASU is effective for public business entities, excluding smaller reporting companies, for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023. Adoption of the ASU can either be on a modified retrospective or full retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.

No other recently issued but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, wouldpronouncements had or are expected to have a material effectimpact on the Company’s unaudited condensed financial statements.

NOTE 4. Balance Sheet Components

NOTE 3. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGProperty and Equipment, net

Property and equipment consist of the following (in 000’s):

  Three Months Ended 
  February 29,
2024
  May 31,
2023
 
Computer Equipment $55  $37 
Leasehold Improvements  18   10 
Tools and Equipment  48   27 
Website Design  110    
Vehicles  16   16 
   247   90 
Accumulated Depreciation  (78)  (38)
Total Property and Equipment, net $169  $52 

The registration statementCompany’s finance lease ended during the nine months ended February 29, 2024. The Company exercised the permitted purchase option and recorded an addition to tools and equipment in the amount of $20 (February 28, 2023 - $nil).


Depreciation expenses of $21 and $41 (February 28, 2023 - $17 and $32) for the three and nine months ended February 29, 2024, respectively, has been recorded in General and Administrative expenses in the condensed interim consolidated statements of operations.

Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid Expenses consisted of the following (in 000’s):

  February 29,
2024
  May 31,
2023
 
Prepaid insurance $264  $      3 
Prepaid software  5   - 
Prepaid legal fees  67   - 
Prepaid advisory  1,590   - 
Other general prepaid expenses  93   - 
Total Prepaid expenses $2,019  $3 

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses consisted of the following (in 000’s):

  February 29,
2024
  May 31,
2023
 
Accrued professional fees $536           - 
Accrued employee costs  5   48 
Accrued capital expenses  80   - 
Other accrued expenses  183   - 
Total Accrued expenses $804  $48 

NOTE 5. Leases

The Company has previously entered into multiple lease agreements for the use of certain property and equipment under operating and finance leases. Property leases include hangars, storage, offices, and other space.

The Company records the initial right-to-use asset and lease liability at the present value of lease payments scheduled during the lease term. Unless the rate implicit in the lease is readily determinable, the Company discounts the lease payments using an estimated incremental borrowing rate at the time of lease commencement. The Company estimates the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date, including the rate the Company could borrow for a similar amount, over a similar lease term with similar collateral. The Company’s Initial Public Offeringweighted-average discount rate for operating and finance leases commenced during all periods presented was declared effective10%.

During the nine months ended February 29, 2024 the Company’s finance lease expired, and a purchase option was exercised. The carrying value of $20 was transferred to property and equipment.

Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The weighted-average remaining lease term is 2 years as of February 29, 2024.


The Company’s lease costs were as follows (in 000’s):

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  February 29,
2024
  February 28,
2023
  February 29,
2024
  February 28,
2023
 
Operating lease cost $13  $13  $38  $40 
Short-term lease cost  2   3   6   7 
Total Lease cost $15  $16  $44  $47 

The Company’s weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate as of February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023 was as follows:

  Nine Months Ended 
  February 29,
2024
  February 28,
2023
 
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)  2   2 
Weighted-average discount rate  10%  10%

The minimum aggregate future obligations under the Company’s non-cancellable operating leases as of February 29, 2024 were as follows (in 000’s):

  February 29,
2024
 
Remaining fiscal 2024 $14 
Fiscal 2025  49 
Fiscal 2026  24 
Fiscal 2027 and thereafter  8 
Total future lease payments  95 
Less: imputed interest  (10)
Present value of future lease payments $85 

NOTE 6. Promissory Note

On October 19, 2022, the Company issued a Promissory Note in the principal amount of $300. The Promissory Note was to mature on October 18, 2027, and bore interest at a rate of 9.7% per annum. The Promissory was securitized by certain patents of the Company. The Promissory Note was being repaid on a monthly basis, with interest only payments until October 15, 2023, and blended payments of $8 thereafter.

During the three and nine months ended February 29, 2024, the Company recorded and paid interest expenses of $nil and $15 (February 28, 2023 - $7 and $10), respectively. The Company repaid the loan in its entirety including all accrued interest on November 9, 2023. On February 14, 2023,

NOTE 7. Convertible Promissory Notes

In May 2022, the Company consummatedapproved the Initial Public Offeringissuance of 11,500,000 Units, including 1,500,000 Units issued pursuant toa series of Convertible Promissory Notes (collectively, the exercise“Notes”) carrying a one-year term with interest on the outstanding principal amount from the date of issuance accrued at the rate of 10% per annum.

On or before the date of the underwriters’ over-allotment optionrepayment in full generatingof the Notes, in the event the Company issued shares of its equity securities to investors (the “Investors”) in gross proceeds of $115,000,000. Each Unit consistedat least $2.0 million (a “Qualified Financing”), the outstanding principal and unpaid accrued interest balance of one Class A ordinarythe Notes would convert into common shares at a conversion price equal to the lesser of (i) 80% of the per share price paid by the Investors; and one redeemable warrant (“Public Warrant”). Each Public Warrant entitles(ii) a price equal to $15.0 million divided by the holderaggregate number of outstanding common shares of the Company immediately prior to purchase one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per whole share (see Note 7).

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 4. PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering,Qualified Financing on the same terms and conditions as provided to the Investors.

During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Company consummatedissued Convertible Promissory Notes in the saleamount of 565,375 Placement Units at a price$1,035 (2022 - $50).

During the nine months ended February 29, 2024, the Company issued an additional Convertible Promissory Note in the amount of $10.00 per Placement Units, in a private placement$300, with the same terms as the previously issued convertible promissory notes.


The following table presents the principal amounts and accrued interest of the Convertible Promissory Notes as of February 29, 2024:

  Amount 
Convertible Promissory Notes May 31, 2022 $50 
Issuance of additional Convertible Promissory Notes  1,035 
Accrued interest  57 
Convertible Promissory Notes May 31, 2023 $1,142 
Issuance of additional Convertible Promissory Notes  300 
Accrued interest  54 
Conversion of Promissory Notes  (1,496)
Convertible Promissory Notes February 29, 2024 $- 

The conversion features of the Notes were not clearly and closely related to the Sponsor, including 54,000 Placement Units issued pursuant toNotes and should be recognized as derivative liabilities. The Company determined that the exerciseestimated fair value of the underwriters’ over-allotment option in full, generating gross proceeds ofderivative liabilities as $5,653,750nil. Each Placement Unit consists of one Class A ordinary share (“Placement Share”)

In October 2023, the Company completed a Qualified Financing and one warrant (“Placement Warrant”). The proceeds frombased on the saleterms of the Placement UnitsNotes all Convertible Promissory Notes were added toconverted into 517,532 common shares at of the net proceeds fromCompany.

NOTE 8. Convertible Notes Payable

In October 2023, the Initial Public Offering heldCompany received $6,700 in exchange for Convertible Notes payable bearing interest at 10% per annum. These convertible notes converted into common shares in the Trust Account. Ifevent the Company does not completeraised more than US $5,000 or successfully lists its securities on a Business Combination within the Combination Period, the proceeds from the sale of the Placement Units held in the Trust Account will be used to fund the redemption of the Public Shares (subject to the requirements of applicable law) and the Placement Units will expire worthless.

NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Founder Shares

On May 17, 2022, the Sponsor paid an aggregate of $25,000 to cover certain expenses on behalfpublic stock exchange. The Convertible Notes payable converted into common stock of the Company in exchange for the issuanceon January 12, 2024.

The Company recorded $75 and $143 of 2,875,000 Class B ordinary shares (the “Founder Shares”). On December 22, 2022, the Sponsor subscribed for additional Founder Shares resulting in the issuance of 2,060,622 Class B ordinary shares to the Sponsor for consideration of $206, which remains outstanding as of the date of these condensed financial statements. The Founder Shares included an aggregate of up to 643,777 Class B ordinary shares subject to forfeiture by the Sponsor to the extent that the underwriters’ over-allotment option is not exercised in full or in part, so that the Sponsor will own, on an as-converted basis, 30% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares after the Initial Public Offering. The underwriters exercised the over-allotment option in full, so those shares are no longer subject to forfeiture.

The Sponsor has agreed not to transfer, assign or sell any of the Class B ordinary shares (except to certain permitted transferees as disclosed herein) until, with respect to any of the Class B ordinary shares, the earlier of (i) six months after the date of the consummation of a Business Combination, or (ii) the date on which the closing price of the Company’s ordinary shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for share splits, share dividends, reorganizations and recapitalizations) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing after a Business Combination, with respect to the remaining any of the Class B ordinary shares, upon six months after the date of the consummation of a Business Combination, or earlier, in each case, if, subsequent to a Business Combination, the Company consummates a subsequent liquidation, merger, share exchange or other similar transaction which results in all of the Company’s shareholders having the right to exchange their ordinary shares for cash, securities or other property.

Promissory Note - Related Party

On April 25, 2022, the Sponsor agreed to loan the Company an aggregate of up to $300,000 to coverinterest expenses related to these Convertible Notes payable during the Initial Public Offering pursuant tothree and nine months ended February 29, 2024 (February 28, 2023 – $nil and $nil).

NOTE 9. Advances from Shareholder

As at May 31, 2022, there was an outstanding balance from a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”shareholder of $1,979. On June 24, 2022, this balance was fully settled by issuance of 2,196,465 common shares of the Company.

NOTE 10. Term Loan

In May 2020, the Company received a $40 line of credit (“CEBA LOC”). This loan is under the Canada Emergency Business Account program funded by the Government of Canada. The CEBA LOC was non-interest bearing and payablecould be repaid at any time prior to January 18, 2024, without interest or penalty. The Company repaid this loan in December 2023.

NOTE 11. Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 29, 2024, and indicates the earlierfair value hierarchy of (i) Marchthe valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value:

Description Amount at
Fair Value
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
February 29, 2024            
Liabilities            
Derivative Liability - Forward Purchase Agreement $20,622  $  $  $20,622 

As of May 31, 2023, or (ii) the date on which Company consummates the Initial Public Offering. Prior to the Initial Public Offering, the Company had borrowed $300,000no financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.


The following table provides quantitative information regarding Level 3 fair value measurements inputs at their measurement dates:

  February 29,
2024
 
Redemption Price $     10.61 
Stock Price $1.25 
Volatility  53%
Term (years)  2.43 
Risk-free rate  4.12%

The change in the fair value of the assets and liabilities, measured with Level 3 inputs, for the nine months ended February 29, 2024 is summarized as follows:

  February 29,
2024
 
Fair value Derivative Liability as of date of Business Combination $16,596 
Change in fair value of Forward Purchase Agreement $4,026 
Fair value as of Derivative Liability February 29, 2024 $20,622 

The estimated fair value of the Forward Purchase Agreement was measured at fair value using a simulation model, which was determined using Level 3 inputs. Inherent in a simulation are assumptions related to expected stock-price volatility, expected life, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. The Company estimates the volatility of its warrants based on implied volatility from the Company’s traded warrants and from historical volatility of select peer company’s shares that matches the expected remaining life of the warrants. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon yield curve on the grant date for a maturity similar to the expected remaining life of the warrants. The expected life of the warrants is assumed to be equivalent to their remaining contractual term. The dividend rate is based on the historical rate, which the Company anticipates remaining at zero. Any changes in these assumptions can change the valuation significantly.

NOTE 12. Common Stock

The Company’s common stock and warrants trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the Promissory Note. On February 15, 2023, the Company repaid the outstanding balance under the Promissory Note of $300,000 that was borrowed prior to our initial public offering. As of March 31, 2023, there was no borrowings outstanding under the Promissory Note. The Company no longer has the ability to borrow under the Promissory Note.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Administrative Support Agreement

The Company’s Sponsor has agreed, commencing from the date of the Initial Public Offering through the earlier of the Company’s consummation of a Business Combinationsymbol “HOVR” and its liquidation, to make available to the Company certain general and administrative services, including office space, utilities and administrative services, as the Company may require from time to time. The Company has agreed to pay to Mehana Capital LLC, the Sponsor, $10,000 per month for these services during the 12-month period to complete a Business Combination. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, and for the period from March 11, 2022 (inception) through March 31, 2022, the Company incurred expenses of $15,000 and $0“HOVRW”, respectively. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $15,000 and $0, respectively was accrued by the Company for expenses incurred under this agreement.

Related Party Loans

In order to finance transaction costs in connection with the initial Business Combination, the Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor or certain of the Company’s officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds as may be required. If the Company completes the initial Business Combination, the Company will repay such loaned amounts. In the event that the initial Business Combination does not close, the Company may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay such loaned amounts, including the repayment of loans from the Sponsor to pay for any amount deposited to pay for any extension of the time to complete the initial Business Combination, but no proceeds from the Trust Account would be used for such repayment. Up to $1,500,000 of such loans may be convertible into Units, at a price of $10.00 per Unit at the option of the lender, upon consummation of the initial Business Combination. The Units would be identical to the Placement Units. The terms of such loans by the Company’s officers and directors, if any, have not been determined and no written agreements exist with respect to such loans.

NOTE 6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement

The holders of the Founder Shares and Placement Units (including securities contained therein) and Units (including securities contained therein) that may be issued upon conversion of working capital loans and extension loans, and any Class A ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise of the Placement Warrants and any Class A ordinary shares and warrants (and underlying Class A ordinary shares) that may be issued upon conversion of the Units issued as part of the working capital loans and extension loans and Class A ordinary shares issuable upon conversion of the Founder Shares, will be entitled to registration rights pursuant to a registration rights agreement signed prior on the effective date of the Initial Public Offering, requiring the Company to register such securities for resale (in the case of the Founder Shares, only after conversion to the Class A ordinary shares). The holders of these securities are entitled to make up to two demands, excluding short form demands, that the Company registers such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the completion of the initial Business Combination and rights to require the Company to register for resale such securities pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Underwriting Agreement

Simultaneously with the Initial Public Offering, the underwriters fully exercised the over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 Units at an offering price of $10.00 per Unit for an aggregate purchase price of $15,000,000.

The underwriters were paid a cash underwriting discount of $0.11 per Unit, or $1,265,000 in the aggregate, upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering. In addition, $0.30 per unit, or $3,450,000 in the aggregate will be payable to the underwriters for deferred underwriting commissions. The deferred fee will become payable to the underwriters from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event that the Company completes a Business Combination, subjectPursuant to the terms of the underwriting agreement.Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Company is authorized to issue the following shares and classes of capital stock, each with no par value: (i) 100,000,000 shares of common stock; and (ii) 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The holder of each share of common stock is entitled to one vote.

Representative SharesThe Company has retroactively adjusted the shares issued and outstanding prior to January 12, 2024 to give effect to the Exchange Ratio.

NOTE 13. Stock-based Compensation

Upon closingIn August 2022, the Company established a Stock Option Plan, superseded by the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Option Plan”), under which the Company’s Board of Directors may, from time-to-time, in its discretion, grant stock options to directors, officers, consultants and employees of the Initial Public Offering,Company.


During the nine months ended February 29, 2024, the Company issuedgranted 103,500nil Class A ordinary shares to the underwriters. The underwriters have agreed not to transfer, assign or sell the Representative Shares until the completion of the initial Business Combination. In addition, the underwriters have agreed (i) to waive its redemption rights with respect to the Representative Sharesstock options (February 28, 2023 – 585,230). Stock options outstanding vest in connection with the completion of the initial Business Combination and (ii) to waive its rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to the Representative Shares if the Company fails to complete its initial Business Combination within 12 months (or up to 18 months if the Company extends such period) from the closing of the Initial Public Offering.

The Representative Shares are subject to a lock-up forequal tranches over a period of 180 days immediately following the commencement of sales of the registration statement pursuant to Rule 5110(e)(1) of FINRA’s NASD Conduct Rules. Pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(e)(1), these securities may not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated or the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction that would result in the economic disposition of the securities by any person for a period of 180 days immediately following the effective date of the registration statement, nor may they be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated for a period of 180 days immediately following the commencement of sales of the Initial Public Offering except to any underwriter and selected dealer participating in the Initial Public Offering and their bona fide officers or partners, registered persons or affiliates or as otherwise permitted under Rule 5110(e)(2).

three years. The initial measurement ofCompany estimated the fair value of the Representative Shares was determined using the market approach to value the subject interest. Basedstock options on the indication of fair value using the market approach, the Company determined the fair value of the Representative Shares to be $1.28 per share or $132,480 (for the 103,500 Representative Shares issued) as of the date of grant using the Initial Public Offering (which is also the grant date). As a result, $132,480 was recorded as an offering cost with a corresponding entry to permanent shareholders’ equity.

Right of First Refusal

For a period beginning on the closing of the Initial Public Offering and ending 12 months from the closing of a Business Combination, the Company has granted EF Hutton a right of first refusal to act as lead-left book running manager and lead left manager for any and all future private or public equity, convertible and debt offerings during such period. In accordance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(3)(A)(i), such right of first refusal shall not have a duration of more than three years from the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

NOTE 7. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Preference shares — The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 preference shares with a par value of $0.0001 per share, with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Company’s board of directors. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no preference shares issued or outstanding.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Class A ordinary shares — The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 Class A ordinary shares with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Holders of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares are entitled to one vote for each share. As of March 31, 2023 there were 12,168,875 Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding, including 11,500,000 Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption and classified as temporary equity. The remaining 565,375 shares are classified as permanent equity and are comprised of 565,375 shares included in the Placement Units and 103,500 Representative Shares. As of December 31, 2022, there were no Class A ordinary shares issued or outstanding.

Class B ordinary shares — The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 Class B ordinary shares with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Holders of the Company’s Class B ordinary shares are entitled to one vote for each share. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were 4,935,622 Class B Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding. Of the 4,935,622 Class B ordinary shares outstanding, up to 643,777 shares were subject to forfeiture to the extent that the underwriters’ over-allotment option was not exercised in full or in part, so that the initial shareholders will collectively own 30% of the Company’s issued and outstanding ordinary shares after the Initial Public Offering. On February 14, 2023, the underwriters exercised the over-allotment option in full, so those shares are no longer subject to forfeiture.

Warrants — As of March 31, 2023, there were 11,500,000 Public Warrants and 565,375 Placement Warrants outstanding. As of December 31, 2022, there were no warrants outstanding. Each whole Public Warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase one Class A ordinary shares at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment as discussed below, at any time commencing 30 days after the completion of the initial Business Combination. Pursuant to the warrant agreement, a warrant holder may exercise its Public Warrants only for a whole number of Class A ordinary shares. No fractional Public Warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole Public Warrants will trade. The Public Warrants will expire five years after the completion of the initial Business Combination, at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.

The Company has agreed that as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 20 business days after the closing of the initial Business Combination, the Company will use its best efforts to fileBlack-Scholes option-pricing model with the SEC a registration statement covering the Class A ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of the Public Warrants, to cause such registration statement to become effective and to maintain a current prospectus relating to those Class A ordinary shares until the Public Warrants expire or are redeemed, as specified in the warrant agreement. If a registration statement covering the Class A ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of the Public Warrants is not effective by the 60th business day after the closing of the initial Business Combination, Public Warrant holders may, until such time as there is an effective registration statement and during any period when the Company will have failed to maintain an effective registration statement, exercise Public Warrants on a “cashless basis” in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act; provided that such exemption is available. If that exemption, or another exemption, is not available, holders will not be able to exercise their Public Warrants on a cashless basis.following assumptions:

Once the Public Warrants become exercisable, the Company may call the Public Warrants for redemption:

in whole and not in part;
at a price of $0.01 per Public Warrant,
upon not less than 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption given after the Public Warrants become exercisable (the “30-day redemption period”) to each Public Warrant holder; and
  February 29,
2024
 
Stock price $0.30 
Risk-free interest rate  2.8%
Term (years)  5 
Volatility  85%
Forfeiture rate  0%
Dividend yield  0%

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

if, and only if, the reported last sale price of the Class A ordinary shares equals or exceeds $18.00 per share (as adjustedA summary of stock option activity for share sub-divisions, share capitalizations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period commencing once the Public Warrants become exercisable and ending three business days before the Company sends the notice of redemption to the Public Warrant holders.

If and when the Public Warrants become redeemable by the Company, the Company may not exercise the redemption right if the issuance of Class A ordinary shares upon exercise of the Public Warrants is not exempt from registration or qualification under applicable state blue sky laws or the Company is unable to effect such registration or qualification.as follows:

  Number of
Shares
  Weighted Average
Exercise Price
  Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (years)
 
Outstanding stock options May 31, 2023  585,230  $0.76   7.2 
Exercised  -   -   - 
Expired  -   -   - 
Outstanding stock options February 29, 2024  585,230  $0.76   6.4 
Exercisable as of February 29, 2024  195,077  $0.76   17.0 

In addition, if (x)During the three and nine months ended February 29, 2024, the Company issues additional Class A ordinary shares or equity-linked securities for capital raising purposesrecorded stock-based compensation expenses of $10 and $56 (February 28, 2023 - $16 and $45), respectively. There were no changes to the terms and conditions of the stock options in connection with the closingBusiness Combination.

NOTE 14. Net Income (Loss) per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders

The Company computes net income (loss) per share using the two-class method. Basic net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the initial Business Combination atperiod. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares and the effect of potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive securities consist of stock options, Convertible debentures, Convertible Notes payable, and Convertible Promissory notes. Stock options, Convertible Debentures, Convertible Promissory notes, and Convertible Notes payable were excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share as including them would have been anti-dilutive. As we reported net losses for all periods presented, diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share.

The following outlines the Company’s basic and diluted loss per share for the three and nine months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023 (000’s, except share amounts):

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  February 29,
2024
  February 28,
2023
  February 29,
2024
  February 28,
2023
 
Net Income (loss) $(5,306) $(269) $(6,463) $(803)
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding  11,698,789   6,306,496   8,075,238   6,142,893 
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share $(0.45) $(0.04) $(0.80) $(0.13)


NOTE 15. Grants and Subsidies

DAIR Green Fund

In November 2022, the Company entered into a Newly Issued Pricefunding agreement with the Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research Centre (“DAIR”). In June 2022, DAIR entered into a Contribution Agreement with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario to launch a Green Fund to financially support projects led by small and medium size enterprises. DAIR selected the Company with a project on the Engineering Design of less than $9.20 per Class A ordinary shares (with such issue price or effective issue price to be determined in good faith by the board of directors and, in the case of any such issuancea Hybrid Power System Novel Power Distribution Scheme. The funding approved to the Sponsor or its affiliates, without takingCompany was $75, of which $50 was issued to the Company as at May 31, 2023 and $15 was received during the nine months ending February 29, 2024. The remaining amount of $10 may be received subsequent to successful reporting to DAIR on the project.

Air Force Grant

In January 2022, the Company entered into account any Founder Shares held bya Market Research Investment Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Collaboration.Ai, a company engaged with the Sponsor or such affiliates, as applicable, priorUnited States Operations Command and the U.S. Air Force to such issuance), (y) the aggregate gross proceeds from such issuances represent more than 60% of the total equity proceeds,administer selection and interest thereon, availableawards for the funding ofAFWERX Challenge program to foster innovation within the initial Business Combination onservices. In connection with the date of the consummation of the initial Business Combination (net of redemptions), and (z) the market value is below $9.20 per share, then the exercise price of the warrants will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 115% of the greater of the Market Value and the Newly Issued Price, and the $18.00 per share redemption trigger price described above will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 180% of the greater of the Market Value and the Newly Issued Price.

The Placement Warrants are identical to the Public Warrants except that, so long as they are held by the Sponsor or its permitted transferees, (i) they will not be redeemable byAgreement, the Company (ii) they (includingwill provide research, development, design, manufacturing, services, support, testing, integration, and equipment in aid of delivery of market research in accordance with one or more statements of work or market research plans. During the Class A ordinary shares issuable upon exerciseyear ending May 31, 2023, a fixed fee fund of these Placement Warrants) may not, subject to certain limited exceptions, be transferred, assigned or sold by$366 was approved. As of February 29, 2024, the Sponsor until 30 days after the completionCompany had received $235 of the initial Business Combination, (iii) they may be exercised by the holders on a cashless basisthis amount.

Scientific Research and (iv) the holders thereof (including with respect to Class A ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of such Placement Warrants) are entitled to registration rights.Experimental Development

The Company accounts for the 12,065,375 warrants issuedIn July 2023, in connection with the Initial Public Offering (including 11,500,000 Public Warrantsyear ending May 31, 2023, the Company filed an application for Scientific Research and 565,375 Placement Warrants) in accordanceExperimental Development (“SRED”) credits with the guidance containedCanadian federal government in ASC 815-40. Such guidance provides that the warrants described above are not precluded from equity classification. Equity-classified contracts are initially measured at fair value (or allocated value). Subsequent changesamount of $229. This amount was received in fair value are not recognized as long as the contracts continue to be classified in equity.December 2023.

NOTE 8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2023, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value:

SCHEDULE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS

Description Amount at Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
March 31, 2023                
Assets                
Investments held in Trust Account:                
U.S. Treasury Securities $118,491,047  $118,491,047  $        $       

 

As of December 31, 2022,There were no identifiable related party transactions for the Company had no financial assets recorded at fair value.periods presented.

NOTE 9. 17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated subsequent events and transactions that occurred after the unaudited condensed balance sheet date upfrom March 1, 2024 through to the date of this filing Form 10-K and determined that the unaudited condensed financial statements was issued. Based upon this review, the Company did not identify anythere have been no reportable subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed unaudited financial statements.events.

 

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ITEMItem 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

References in this report (the “Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us” or the “Company” refer to Pono Capital Three, Inc.New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors, and references to the “Sponsor” refer to Mehana Capital LLC.directors. The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

 

All figures noted are in thousands of Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report including, without limitation, statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Quarterly Report, words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “seek” and variations and similar words and expressions, as they relate to us or the Company’s management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to the Company’s management. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). on March 29, 2024. The Company’s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at sec.report.www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview

We areNew Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (the “Company”, “Horizon”, “we,” “us” or “our”), a British Columbia corporation, with our headquarters located in Lindsay, Ontario, is an aerospace company. Horizon is a former blank check company incorporated in Delaware on March 11, 2022 (subsequentlyunder the name Pono Capital Three, Inc., (“Pono”) as a Delaware corporation, subsequently redomiciled in the Cayman Islands on October 14, 2022)2022, and formed for the purpose of entering intoeffecting a merger, sharecapital stock exchange, asset acquisition, sharestock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. We have not selected any business combination target and we have not, nor has anyone on our behalf, initiated any substantive discussions, directly or indirectly, with any business combination target. We intend to effectuate our initial business combination using cash from the proceeds of our initial public offering (the “Initial Public Offering”) and the sale of the private placement warrants, the proceeds of the sale of our shares in connection with our initial business combination pursuant to the forward purchase agreements (or backstop agreements we may enter into or otherwise), shares issued to the owners of the target, debt issued to bank or other lenders or the owners of the target, or a combination of the foregoing or other sources.

Results of Operations

We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities for the period from March 11, 2022 (inception) through March 31, 2023 were organizational activities and those necessary to prepare for our Initial Public Offering, described below. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our initial business combination. We will generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on investments held in our trust account after the Initial Public Offering. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.

 

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For the for the three months ended March 31, 2023, we had a net income of $499,414, which resulted from a unrealized gain on investments held in Trust Account of $629,683, offset by formation and operating costs of $130,269.Business Combination

For the for the period from March 11, 2022 (inception) through March 31, 2022, we had a net loss of $338, which consisted of formation and operating costs of $338.

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $314,255, which was due to unrealized gain on investments in the Trust Account of $629,683, offset by our net income of $499,414, and changes in working capital of $183,196.

There were no cash flows from operating activities for the period from March 11, 2022 (inception) through March 31, 2022.

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, net cash used in investing activities was $117,875,000 which was primarily due to the investment of cash in the Trust Account.

There were no cash flows from investing activities for the period from March 11, 2022 (inception) through March 31, 2022.

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $118,622,577, which was due to the proceeds from sale of Placement Units of $5,653,750, proceeds from the sale of units, net of underwriting discount paid of $113,735,000, partially offset by the payment of offering costs of $466,173, and repayment of the Promissory Note of $300,000.

There were no cash flows from financing activities for the period from March 11, 2022 (inception) through March 31, 2022.

The registration statement for the Company’s Initial Public Offering was declared effective on February 9, 2023. On February 14, 2023, the Companywe consummated the Initial Public Offering of 11,500,000 units,an initial public offering (“IPO”). On January 12, 2024 (the “Units” and, with respect to the Class A ordinary shares included in the Units sold, the “Public Shares”“Closing date”), including 1,500,000 Units issuedwe consummated a merger (the “Merger”) with Pono Three Merger Acquisitions Corp., a British Columbia company (“Merger Sub”) and wholly-owned subsidiary of Pono, with and into Robinson Aircraft Ltd. (“Robinson”) pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger, dated as of August 15, 2023, (as amended by a Business Combination Agreement Waiver, dated as of December 27, 2023) by and among Pono, Merger Sub, New Horizon Aircraft Ltd., Robinson, and Mehana Equity LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Sponsor” or “Purchaser Representative”) in its capacity as the representative of the stockholders of Pono, and seller representative of the stockholders of New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (“Seller Representative”).

The Merger and other transactions contemplated thereby (collectively, the “Business Combination”) closed on January 12, 2024, when, pursuant to the exerciseBusiness Combination Agreement Waiver, Merger Sub merged with and into Robinson, surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pono. Pono changed its name to “New Horizon Aircraft Ltd” and the underwriter’s over-allotment optionbusiness of Robinson became the business of New Horizon Aircraft Ltd.

The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in full, generating gross proceedsaccordance with U.S. GAAP. Under this method of $115,000,000, which is discussedaccounting, Pono was treated as the acquired company and Robinson was treated as the acquirer for financial statement reporting purposes.

The financial statements included in Note 3.

Simultaneously withthis report reflect (i) the historical operating results of Robinson prior to the Business Combination (“Legacy Horizon”); (ii) the combined results of Pono and Legacy Horizon following the closing of the Initial Public Offering,Business Combination; (iii) the assets and liabilities of Legacy Horizon at their historical cost; and (iv) the Company’s equity structure for all periods presented.

Organization and Nature of Business

The Company’s objective is to significantly advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. In connection with this objective, we have designed and developed a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) prototype aircraft for use in future regional air mobility (“RAM”) networks.

Robinson was incorporated in 2013. Initially, the company was focused on development of a hybrid electric amphibious aircraft, and in 2018 the Company consummatedpivoted to developing an innovative hybrid electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (“eVTOL”) concept that is identified as the saleCavorite X7. The Company has built several small-scale prototypes and now has a 50%-scale aircraft that is undergoing active flight testing.

Horizon intends to sell these aircraft to third parties, air operators, individual consumers, and NATO military customers. The Company plans to manufacture its aircraft and license its patented fan-in-wing technology and other core innovations to other Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEM’s”). Manufacturing will be accomplished with a heavy reliance on experienced aircraft manufacturing partners and supply chain vendors. Horizon believes this highly focused business model will provide the most efficient use of 565,375 units (the “Placement Units”capital to produce an aircraft that has a variety of uses.


The Company has been primarily engaged in research and development of aircraft. Net operating losses and negative cash flows from operations have been realized in every year since inception. As of February 29, 2024, it had an accumulated deficit of $13.0 million. Until now, the Company has funded its operations primarily with proceeds from the issuance of common stock and convertible notes.

Key Factors Affecting Operating Results

See the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2024 for a further discussion of these considerations.

Development of the Regional Air Mobility Market

The Company’s revenue will be directly tied to the continued development of long-distance aerial transportation and related technologies. While the Company believes the market for Regional Air Mobility (“RAM”) will be large, it remains undeveloped and there is no guarantee of future demand. Horizon anticipates commercialization of its aircraft beginning in 2027, and its business will require significant investment leading up to launching services, including, but not limited to, final engineering designs, prototyping and testing, manufacturing, software development, certification, pilot training and commercialization.

Horizon believes one of the primary drivers for adoption of its aircraft is the value proposition enabled by its aircraft that can take-off and land similar to a helicopter, fly almost twice as fast, and operate with much lower direct operating costs. Additional factors impacting adoption of eVTOL technology include but are not limited to: perceptions about eVTOL quality, safety, performance and cost; perceptions about the environmental impact of hybrid-electric; volatility in the cost of oil and gasoline; availability of competing forms of transportation, such as ground or unmanned drone services; consumers perception about the convenience and cost of transportation using eVTOL relative to ground-based alternatives; and increases in fuel efficiency, autonomy, or electrification of vehicles. In addition, macroeconomic factors could impact demand for RAM services, particularly if end-user pricing is at a pricepremium to ground-based transportation. Horizon anticipates initial aircraft sales to be used for medevac services, firefighting services, disaster relief services, remote medical services, military operations, followed by sales to air operators for air cargo, business travel and air-taxi services. If the market for RAM does not develop as expected, this would impact the Company’s ability to generate revenue or grow its business.

Competition

The Company believes that the primary sources of $10.00 per Placement Unitcompetition for its aircraft sales are traditional helicopters, ground-based mobility solutions, and other eVTOL developers. While it expects to produce a versatile aircraft that can be useful in a private placementvariety of air mobility missions, the Company expects this industry to Mehana Capital LLC (the “Sponsor”), including 54,000 Placement Units issued pursuant tobe dynamic and increasingly competitive. It is possible that its competitors could gain significant market share. Horizon may not fully realize the exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option in full, generating gross proceeds of $5,653,750, which is described in Note 4.

Following the closing of the Initial Public Offering on February 14, 2023, an amount of $117,875,000 ($10.25 per Unit)sales it anticipates, and it may not receive any competitive advantage from the net proceeds of the sale of the Unitsits design or may be overcome by other competitors. If new companies or existing aerospace companies produce competing aircraft in the Initial Public Offeringmarkets in which Horizon intends to service and obtain large-scale capital investment, it may face increased competition. Horizon may receive an advantage from well-funded competitors that are paying to create certification programs, raise awareness of eVTOL advantages and advocating to kickstart government funding programs. In the event it does not capture the level of sales and consumer adoption it anticipates, Horizon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be harmed.

Government Certification

In order to be used in for-profit commercial operations, Horizon’s Cavorite X7 aircraft will require Type Certification. Horizon has had initial conversations with both the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and the sale ofFederal Aviation Association (FAA). As a Canadian company, TCCA will initially lead certification efforts. Horizon expects the Placement Units was placed in a trust account.

We intendFAA to use substantially all of the funds held in the trust account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the funds held in the trust account and not previously released to us to pay our taxes (which interest shall be net of taxes payable and excluding deferred underwriting commissions) to complete our initial business combination. We may withdraw interest to pay our taxes, if any. Our annual income tax obligationsparticipate during this process which will depend onlikely reduce the amount of interest and other income earnedtime required to achieve FAA certification.


The Company maintains a partnership with Cert Centre Canada (“3C”) for the purpose of collaborating on the amounts held in the trust account. We expect the interest earned on the amount in the trust account will be sufficient to pay our taxes. We expect the only taxes payable by us outaspects of the funds incontinued development and path to certification of Horizon’s eVTOL program. 3C is leveraging their deep experience with TCCA and FAA certification programs to develop a certification basis for the trust accountcertification of Horizon’s hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft.

Typically, the certification of a new aircraft design by TCCA or the FAA is a long and complex process, often spanning more than five years and costing hundreds of millions of dollars. The Company has never undergone such a process, and there is no guarantee that its Cavorite X7 design will be income and franchise taxes, if any. To the extent that our ordinary shares or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete our initial business combination, the remaining proceeds held in the trust account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.

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We do not believe weeventually achieve certification despite its best efforts. The Company will need to raise additional funds following this offering in orderobtain authorizations and certifications related to the production of its aircraft. While it anticipates being able to meet the expenditures required for operating our business. However, if our estimatesrequirements of such authorizations and certifications, the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligenceCompany may be unable to obtain such authorizations and negotiating an initial business combination are less than the actual amount necessarycertifications, or to do so weon the timeline it projects. Should the Company fail to obtain any of the required authorizations or certifications, or do so in a timely manner, or any of these authorizations or certifications are modified, suspended or revoked after it obtains them, the Company may be unable to fulfill sales of its commercial aircraft or do so on the timelines it projects, which would have insufficient funds availableadverse effects on its business, prospects, financial condition and/or results of operations.

Dual Use Business Model

Horizon’s business model to operate ourserve as a dual use aircraft both civilian and military applications. Present projections indicate that sales volume of this dual use aircraft will result in a viable business priormodel over the long-term as production volumes scale and unit economics improve to our initial business combination. Moreover, we maysupport sufficient market adoption. The advantage of military application of Horizon’s aircraft in addition to sales volumes leads to a reduction in the risk of certification as aircraft used for military purposes do not need to obtain additional financing eitherachieve Transport Canada, FAA or similar certification approval. As with any new industry and aerospace product, numerous risks and uncertainties exist. The Company’s financial results are dependent on delivering aircraft on-time and at a cost that supports returns at prices that support sufficient sales to complete our initial business combination or because we become obligatedcustomers who are willing to redeem a significant numberpurchase based on value arising from time and versatility from utilizing regional eVTOL aircraft. Horizon’s civilian sector financial results are dependent on achieving certification on its expected timeline. Horizon’s aircrafts include numerous parts and manufacturing processes unique to eVTOL aircraft, in general, and its product design, in particular. Best efforts have been made to estimate costs in the Company’s planning projections; however, the variable cost associated with assembling its aircraft at scale remains uncertain at this stage of our public shares upon completion of our initial business combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such business combination.development.

Going Concern and Liquidity

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going concern and the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred and expects to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of the Company’s development plans. We have devoted many resources to the design and development of our planned eVTOL prototype. Funding of these activities has primarily been through the net proceeds received from the issuance of related and third-party debt and the sale common stock to related and third parties.

Through February 29, 2024, we have incurred cumulative losses from operations, negative cash flows from operating activities, and have an accumulated deficit of $13.0 million. Horizon is a pre-revenue organization in a research and development and flight-testing phase of operations. While management expects that the net impact of the Business Combination along with our cash balances held prior to the Closing Date will be sufficient to fund our current operating plan for at least the next 12 months from the date these condensed interim consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, there is significant uncertainty around the Company’s ability to meet the going concern assumption beyond that period without raising additional capital.

There can be no assurance that we will be successful in achieving our business plans, that our current capital will be sufficient to support our ongoing operations, or that any additional financing will be available in a timely manner or on acceptable terms, if at all. If events or circumstances occur such that we do not meet our business plans, we may be required to raise additional capital, alter, or scale back our aircraft design, development, and acquisitioncertification programs, or be unable to fund capital expenditures. Any such events would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and ability to achieve our intended business plans. Management plans


Components of Results of Operations

Revenue

The Company is working to address this uncertaintydesign, develop, certify, and manufacture our eVTOL aircraft and have not generated any revenues in any of the periods presented. We do not expect to begin generating significant revenues until we are able to complete the design, development, certification, and manufacture of our eVTOL aircraft.

Operating Expenses

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenses consist primarily of personnel expenses, including salaries, benefits, costs of consulting, equipment, engineering, data analysis, and materials.

We expect our research and development expenses to increase as we increase staffing to support aircraft engineering and software development, build aircraft, and continue to explore and develop our eVTOL aircraft and technologies.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consist of personnel expenses, including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation, related to executive management, finance, legal, and human resource functions. Other costs include business development, contractor and professional services fees, audit and compliance expenses, insurance costs and general corporate expenses, including depreciation, rent, information technology costs and utilities.

We expect our selling, general and administrative expenses to increase as we hire additional personnel and consultants to support our operations and comply with applicable regulations, including the successfulSarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) and other SEC rules and regulations.

Other Income

Other income consists of grants and subsidies received for developmental work and foreign exchange gains and losses.

Interest Expense, net

Interest expense consists primarily of the interest on the Company’s Convertible Notes, Promissory Notes, and Convertible Debentures that have converted into common shares of the Company on or prior to the closing of the Business Combination. Additional interest expense includes the cost of equipment financing. Interest income consists primarily of interest earned on the Company’s cash.

Change in fair value of Forward Purchase Agreement

Change in fair value of Forward Purchase Agreement consists of fluctuations in the deemed value of an agreement between the Company and the Sponsor facilitating future purchases of the Company’s stock by the Sponsor based on a simulation model.


Results of Operations

The following information includes, in Horizon’s opinion, all adjustments necessary to state fairly its results of operations for these periods. This data should be read in conjunction with Horizon’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. These results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the future results of operations that may be expected for any future period.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended February 29, 2024 to the Three Months Ended February 28, 2023

Meaningful variances in the Company’s components of operations are explained below. The following table sets forth Horizon’s statements of operations data for the quarters ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023 (000’s).

  Three months ended       
  February 29,
2024
  February 28,
2023
  Variance
($)
  Variance
(%)
 
Operating expenses            
Research and development  270   138   (133)  (97)%
General and administrative  989   155   (834)  (539)%
Total operating expenses  1,259   293   (966)  (329)%
Loss from operations  (1,259)  (293)  966   (329)%
Other income (expense)  6   (45)  (51)  114%
Interest expense, net  15   21   6   28%
Change in fair value of Forward Purchase Agreement  4,026   -   (4,026)  (100)%
Total other income  4,047   (24)  (4,071)  16805%
Net income (loss) $(5,306) $(269) $5,037   (1872)%

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses increased by $966, from $293 for the quarter ended February 29, 2023 to $1,259 for the quarter ended February 29, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by professional fees, additional staff hired to support development activities, and other administrative costs connected with the Company’s growth activities.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenses increased by $133, or 97%, from $138 during the quarter ended February 28, 2023 to $270 during the quarter ended February 29, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to additional labour related to flight testing, engineering work, flight software, prototype manufacturing, and data analysis.

General and Administrative

General and Administrative costs increased by $834, from $155 during the quarter ended February 28, 2023 to $989 during the quarter ended February 29, 2024. The increase was related to legal, accounting, increased travel, marketing, and branding expenses related to the Company’s growth efforts.


Comparison of the Nine Months Ended February 29, 2024 to the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2023

Meaningful variances in the Company’s components of operations are explained below. The following table sets forth Horizon’s statements of operations data for the nine months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023 (000’s).

  Nine months ended       
  February 29,
2024
  February 28,
2023
  Variance
($)
  Variance
(%)
 
Operating expenses            
Research and development  635   497   (138)  (28)%
General and administrative  1,829   534   (1,295)  (242)%
Total operating expenses  2,464   1,031   (1,432)  (139)%
Loss from operations  (2,464)  (1,031)  1,432   (139)%
Other income  (222)  (271)  (49)  18%
Interest expense, net  195   43   (152)  (352)%
Change in fair value of Forward Purchase Agreement  4,026   -   (4,026)  (100)%
Total other income  3,999   (228)  (4,227)  1853%
Net income (loss)  (6,463)  (803) $5,659   (705)%

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses increased by $1,432, from $1,031 for the nine months ended February 29, 2023 to $2,464 for the nine months ended February 29, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by professional fees, additional staff hired to support development activities, and other administrative costs connected with the Company’s growth activities.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenses increased by $138, or 28%, from $497 during the nine months ended February 28, 2023 to $635 during the nine months ended February 29, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to additional labour related to flight testing, engineering work, flight software, prototype manufacturing, and data analysis.

General and Administrative

General and Administrative costs increased by $1,295, from $534 during the nine months ended February 28, 2023 to $1,829 during the nine months ended February 29, 2024. The increase was related to legal, accounting, increased travel, marketing, and branding expenses related to the Company’s growth efforts.

Other income

Other income decreased by $49, or 18%, from $271 during the nine months ended February 28, 2023 to $222 during the nine months ended February 29, 2024. The decrease primarily reflected the change in grants and subsidies received in the comparative periods.

Interest expense, net

Interest expenses increased by $152, from $43 during the nine months ended February 28, 2023 to $195 during the nine months ended February 29, 2024. The increase primarily related to interest expenses on the Company’s Convertible Debentures and Convertible Promissory Notes.

Cash Flows

The following tables set forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated (000’s):

  Nine Months Ended  Variance 
  February 29,
2024
  February 28, 2023  Variance
($)
  Variance
(%)
 
Net cash provided by (used in):            
Operating activities $(760) $(773) $13   -2%
Investing activities  (158)  (17)  (141)  836%
Financing activities  5,105   916   4,189   457%
Net increase (decrease) in cash $4,187  $126  $4,061   3229%


Net Cash used in Operating Activities

The Company’s cash flows used in operating activities have been primarily comprised of payroll, software expenses, technology costs, professional services related to research and development and general and administrative activities, and direct research and development costs for aircraft design, simulation, and prototype manufacturing, partially offset by periodic grants received from various government agencies. The Company willexpects to increase hiring to accelerate its engineering efforts in the coming years.

For the nine months ended February 29, 2024, the $13 decrease in cash used from operations as compared to the nine months ended February 28, 2023 was primarily attributed to increased non-cash operating costs and changes in working capital.

Net Cash used in Investing Activities

The Company’s cash flows used in investing activities to date have untilbeen primarily comprised property and equipment.

For the nine months ended February 14,29, 2024, (or upthe $141 increase in cash used by investing activities as compared to August 14,the nine months ended February 28, 2023 was primarily attributed to website development and computers.

Net Cash used in Financing Activities

The Company’s cash flows used in financing activities to date have primarily composed of funding raised with convertible instruments.

For the nine months ended February 29, 2024, the $4,189 increase in cash provided by financing activities as applicable)compared to consummate athe nine months ended February 28, 2023 was primarily attributed to the issuance of Convertible Debentures in October 2023 which converted into common shares of the Company in January 2024. These were accompanied by the conversion of Convertible Notes, partially offset by the impact of costs in connection with the Business Combination. If

Sources of Liquidity

Liquidity describes the ability of a Business Combination is not consummated bycompany to generate sufficient cash flows to meet the cash requirements of its business operations, including working capital needs, debt service, contractual obligations, and other commitments. The Company assesses liquidity in terms of its cash flows from financing activities and their sufficiency to fund its operating and development activities. As of February 14,29, 2024, less than one year afterthe Company’s principal source of liquidity was cash and cash equivalents of $4,415.

To date, the Company has funded its operations primarily with the issuances of common shares and issuances of convertible debt instruments. Additional funding has been provided through government backed grants.

The Company believes it has sufficient cash to fulfill its business plan for at least the next 12 months from the date these unaudited condensed financial statements are issued, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolutionof this filing. To the extent the Company is able to raise additional financing, either by way of the Company. Management has determined that the mandatory liquidation, should a Business Combination not occur, and potential subsequent dissolution, raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assetsForward Purchase Agreement, or liabilities should the Company be required to liquidate after February 14, 2024. The Company intends to complete the initial Business Combination before the mandatory liquidation date. However, there can be no assurance thatby other means, the Company will be ablein a position to consummate any Business Combination by February 14, 2024.expedite its business plan including hiring employees at a more rapid pace. To achieve the Company’s long-term objectives, additional financing will be required and efforts to raise such working capital will be ongoing through the next three years.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of MarchFebruary 29, 2024 and May 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Contractual Obligations

Registration Rights

The holders of the Founder Shares and Placement Units (including securities contained therein) and Units (including securities contained therein) that may be issued upon conversion of working capital loans and extension loans, and any Class A ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise of the Placement Warrants and any Class A ordinary shares and warrants (and underlying Class A ordinary shares) that may be issued upon conversion of the Units issued as part of the working capital loans and extension loans and Class A ordinary shares issuable upon conversion of the Founder Shares, will be entitled to registration rights pursuant to a registration rights agreement signed prior on the effective date of the Initial Public Offering, requiring the Company to register such securities for resale (in the case of the Founder Shares, only after conversion to the Class A ordinary shares). The holders of these securities are entitled to make up to two demands, excluding short form demands, that the Company registers such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the completion of the initial Business Combination and rights to require the Company to register for resale such securities pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

Promissory Notes - Related Party

On April 25, 2022, the Sponsor agreed to loan the Company an aggregate of up to $300,000 to cover expenses related to the Initial Public Offering pursuant to a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”). This loan is non-interest bearing and payable on the earlier of (i) March 31, 2023 or (ii) the date on which Company consummates the Initial Public Offering. Prior to the Initial Public Offering, the Company had borrowed $300,000 under the Promissory Note. On February 15, 2023, the Company repaid the outstanding balance under the Promissory Note of $300,000 that was borrowed prior to our initial public offering. As of March 31, 2023, there was no borrowings outstanding under the Promissory Note. The Company no longer has the ability to borrow under the Promissory Note.

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Underwriters Agreement

Simultaneously with the Initial Public Offering, the underwriters fully exercised the over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 Units at an offering price of $10.00 per Unit for an aggregate purchase price of $15,000,000.

The underwriters were paid a cash underwriting discount of $0.11 per Unit, or $1,265,000 in the aggregate, upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering. In addition, $0.30 per unit, or $3,450,000 in the aggregate will be payable to the underwriters for deferred underwriting commissions. The deferred fee will become payable to the underwriters from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event that the Company completes a Business Combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.

Critical Accounting PoliciesEstimates

The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified the following critical accounting policies:


Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company evaluates its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value on the grant date and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. For derivative instruments that are classified as equity, the derivative instruments are initially measured at fair value (or allocated value), and subsequent changes in fair value are not recognized as long as the contracts continue to be classified in equity.

Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible RedemptionForward Purchase Agreement

AllThe Forward Purchase Agreement is recognized as a derivative liability in accordance with ASC 815. Accordingly, we recognize the instrument as an asset or liability at fair value and with changes in fair value recognized in our consolidated statements of operations. The estimated fair value of the Class A ordinary shares sold as part of the UnitsForward Purchase Agreement is measured at fair value using a simulation model, which was determined using Level 3 inputs. Inherent in the Initial Public Offering containsimulation are assumptions related to expected stock-price volatility, expected life, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. Any changes in these assumptions can change the valuation significantly.

Recent Accounting Standards

In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2020-06, Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. The ASU simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by removing certain separation models in ASC 470-20, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options, for convertible instruments. The ASU updates the guidance on certain embedded conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital, such that those features are no longer required to be separated from the host contract. The convertible debt instruments will be accounted for as a redemption feature which allows forsingle liability measured at amortized cost. Further, the redemption of such Public Shares in connection with the Company’s liquidation, if there is a shareholder vote or tender offer in connection with the Business Combination and in connection with certainASU made amendments to the Company’s AmendedEPS guidance in Topic 260, Earnings Per Share, for convertible instruments, the most significant impact of which is requiring the use of the if-converted method for diluted EPS calculation, and Restated Articlesno longer allowing the net share settlement method. The ASU also made revisions to Topic 815-40, which provides guidance on how an entity must determine whether a contract qualifies for a scope exception from derivative accounting. The amendments to Topic 815-40 change the scope of Association. In accordance with ASC 480, conditionally redeemable Class A ordinary shares (including Class A ordinary shares that feature redemption rightscontracts that are either withinrecognized as assets or liabilities. The ASU is effective for public business entities, excluding smaller reporting companies, for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. For all other entities, the controlamendments are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023. Adoption of the holderASU can either be on a modified retrospective or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within the Company’s control) are classified as temporary equity. Ordinary liquidation events, which involve the redemption and liquidation of all of the entity’s equity instruments, are excluded from the provisions of ASC 480. Although the Company did not specify a maximum redemption threshold, its charter provides that currently, the Company will not redeem its Public Shares in an amount that would cause its net tangible assets (shareholders’ equity) to be less than $5,000,001. However, the threshold in its charter would not change the nature of the underlying shares as redeemable and thus Public Shares would be required to be disclosed outside of permanent equity.full retrospective basis. The Company recognizes changes in redemption value immediately as they occuris currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on its financial statements and adjusts the carrying value of redeemable ordinary shares to equal the redemption value ($10.25 per share) at the end of each reporting period. Such changes are reflected in additional paid-in capital, or in the absence of additional paid-in capital, in accumulated deficit.related disclosures.

Net Income Per Share

Net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number ordinary shares outstanding for the period. The calculation of diluted income per share does not consider the effect of the warrants issued in connection with the Initial Public Offering and Placement Warrants since the exercise of the warrants are contingent upon the occurrence of future events.

Recent Accounting Standards

Management does not believe that anyNo other recently issued but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, wouldpronouncements had or are expected to have a material effectimpact on the Company’s unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures aboutAbout Market Risk

As of March 31, 2023,February 29, 2024, we were not subject to any market or interest rate risk. Following the consummation of our Initial Public Offering, the net proceeds received into the Trust Accounts, have been invested in U.S. government treasury bills, notes or bonds with a maturity of 185 days or less or in certain money market funds that invest solely in US treasuries. Due to the short-term nature of these investments, we believe there will be no associated material exposure to interest rate risk.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.Procedures

DisclosureWe maintain “disclosure controls and procedures, are controls” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and other procedures15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in ourthe reports filedthat we file or submittedsubmit under Securitiesthe Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’sSecurities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controlsforms and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is(2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officerprincipal executive and Chief Financial Officer,principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Evaluation Our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of Disclosure Controlsachieving their objectives and Procedures

As required by Rules 13a-15our management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and 15d-15procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.

Our management, under the Exchange Act,supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officerprincipal executive officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluationprincipal financial and accounting officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures at the end of the effectivenessperiod covered by this Quarterly Report. Based upon this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures aswere not effective.

Notwithstanding the identified material weakness, management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer, believe that the condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of March 31, 2023. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officeroperations and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as definedcash flows for the fiscal period presented in Rules 13a-15 (e) and 15d-15 (e) under the Exchange Act) were effective.conformity with GAAP.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial ReportingRemediation of Material Weakness

There was no change inWhile significant progress has been made to improve our internal control over financial reporting, (as definednot all aspects of have been sufficiently remediated. The material weakness, as of February 29, 2024, relates to the lack of sufficient accounting resources with deep technical accounting knowledge to identify and resolve complex accounting issues in Rules 13a-15(f)a timely manner and 15d-15(f) underadequately separate financial responsibilities. Our management, with the Exchange Act) duringoversight of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, continue to design and implement measures to remediate the material weakness. Remediation of the material weakness will require further validation and testing of the operating effectiveness of the applicable remedial controls over a sustained period from March 11, 2022 (inception) through December 31,2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control overof financial reporting.reporting cycles.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.Proceedings

None.We are not party to any material legal proceedings. From time to time, we may be involved in legal proceedings or subject to claims incident to the ordinary course of business. The outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain, and there can be no assurances that favorable outcomes will be obtained. In addition, regardless of the outcome, such proceedings or claims can have an adverse impact on us, which may be material because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of resources and other factors.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.Factors

Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in this Quarterly Report are any of the risks described in our final prospectus for the Initial Public Offering declared effective byAnnual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2023.March 28, 2024 (the “Annual Report”). Any of these factors could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Additional risk factors not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business or results of operations. As of the date of this Quarterly Report, other than as described below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our final prospectus of our Initial Public OfferingAnnual Report filed with the SEC.

Our search for a Business Combination, and any target business with which we may ultimately consummate a Business Combination, may be materially adversely affected by the geopolitical conditions resulting from the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia and subsequent sanctions against Russia, Belarus and related individuals and entities and the status of debt and equity markets, as well as protectionist legislation in our target markets.

 

United States and global markets are experiencing volatility and disruption following the escalation of geopolitical tensions and the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022. In response to such invasion, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (“NATO”) deployed additional military forces to eastern Europe, and the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and other countries have announced various sanctions and restrictive actions against Russia, Belarus and related individuals and entities, including the removal of certain financial institutions from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) payment system. Certain countries, including the United States, have also provided and may continue to provide military aid or other assistance to Ukraine during the ongoing military conflict, increasing geopolitical tensions with Russia. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the resulting measures that have been taken, and could be taken in the future, by NATO, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and other countries have created global security concerns that could have a lasting impact on regional and global economies. Although the length and impact of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine is highly unpredictable, the conflict could lead to market disruptions, including significant volatility in commodity prices, credit and capital markets, as well as supply chain interruptions. Additionally, Russian military actions and the resulting sanctions could adversely affect the global economy and financial markets and lead to instability and lack of liquidity in capital markets. In addition, the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the impact of sanctions against Russia and the potential for retaliatory acts from Russia, could result in increased cyber-attacks against U.S. companies. Further, our ability to consummate a transaction may be dependent on the ability to raise equity and debt financing which may be impacted by these events, including as a result of increased market volatility, or decreased market liquidity in third-party financing being unavailable on terms acceptable to us or at all. The impact of this action and related sanctions on the world economy and the specific impact on our financial position, results of operations and/or ability to consummate a Business Combination are not yet determinable. The condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Any of the abovementioned factors, or any other negative impact on the global economy, capital markets or other geopolitical conditions resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, could adversely affect our search for a Business Combination and any target business with which we may ultimately consummate a Business Combination. The extent and duration of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, resulting sanctions and any related market disruptions are impossible to predict, but could be substantial, particularly if current or new sanctions continue for an extended period of time or if geopolitical tensions result in expanded military operations on a global scale. Any such disruptions may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the “Risk Factors” section of our final prospectus declared effective by the SEC on October 12, 2021. If these disruptions or other matters of global concern continue for an extensive period of time, our ability to consummate a Business Combination, or the operations of a target business with which we may ultimately consummate a Business Combination, may be materially adversely affected.

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The risk factor disclosure in our final prospectus as set forth under the heading “Changes in laws or regulations, or a failure to comply with any laws and regulations, may adversely affect our business, including our ability to negotiate and complete our initial business combination and results of operations” is replaced in its entirety with the following risk factor:

Changes in laws or regulations, or a failure to comply with any laws and regulations, may adversely affect our business, including our ability to negotiate and complete our initial business combination and results of operations.

We are subject to laws and regulations enacted by national, regional and local governments. We will be required to comply with certain SEC and other legal requirements. Compliance with, and monitoring of, applicable laws and regulations may be difficult, time consuming and costly. Those laws and regulations and their interpretation and application may also change from time to time and those changes could have a material adverse effect on our business, investments and results of operations. In addition, a failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations, as interpreted and applied, could have a material adverse effect on our business, including our ability to negotiate and complete our initial business combination and results of operations.

On March 30, 2022, the SEC issued proposed rules relating to, among other items, disclosures in business combination transactions involving SPACs and private operating companies; the financial statement requirements applicable to transactions involving shell companies; the use of projections in SEC filings in connection with proposed business combination transactions; the potential liability of certain participants in proposed business combination transactions; and the extent to which special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) could become subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, including a proposed rule that would provide SPACs a safe harbor from treatment as an investment company if they satisfy certain conditions that limit a SPAC’s duration, asset composition, business purpose and activities. These rules, if adopted, whether in the form proposed or in a revised form, may increase the costs of and the time needed to negotiate and complete an initial business combination, and may constrain the circumstances under which we could complete an initial business combination.

Item 2. Unregistered SaleSales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.Proceeds

On May 17, 2022, we issued 2,875,000 founder shares to Mehana Capital LLC (the “Sponsor”) and(a) During the quarter ended February 29, 2024, there were no unregistered sales of our securities that were not reported in a Current Report on December 22, 2022, our Sponsor acquired an additional 2,060,622 founder shares for an aggregate purchase price of $25,206, or approximately $0.005 per share, pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.Form 8-K.

On(b) As previously reported, on February 14, 2023, we consummated the Initial Public OfferingPono completed its IPO (the “Offering”) of 11,500,00010,000,000 units (the “Units”(“Units”), including 1,500,000 Units issued pursuant to the exercise in full of the underwriter’s over-allotment option... Each Unit consists of one Class A ordinary share, of the Company, $0.0001 par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class(“Class A Ordinary Shares”ordinary shares”), and one redeemable warrant of the Company (each, a “Warrant”(“Public Warrant”), each whole Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A Ordinary Shareordinary shares at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment, pursuant to the Company’s registration statementsstatement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-268283). The Units were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $115,000,000.$100,000,000.

As previously reportedSubsequently, on February 14, 2023, the underwriters exercised the over-allotment option in full and the closing of the issuance and sale of the additional Units occurred (the “Overallotment Option Units”). The total aggregate issuance by the Company of 1,500,000 units at a Form 8-K, onprice of $10.00 per unit resulted in total gross proceeds of $15,000,000. On February 14, 2023, simultaneously with the consummationsale of the Initial Public Offering,Overallotment Option Units, the Company consummated the private placement (the “Private Placement”)sale of an aggregate of 565,375 units (“Privateadditional 54,000 Placement Units”) at a price of $10.00 per Private Placement Unit,Units, generating gross proceeds of $5,653,750.

A total of $117,875,000 was deposited in a trust account established for the benefit$540,000. The Placement Units were issued pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Company’sSecurities Act of 1933, as amended, as the transactions did not involve a public shareholders,offering.

No payments for our expenses were made in the Offering described above directly or indirectly to (i) any of our directors, officers or their associates, (ii) any person(s) owning 10% or more of any class of our equity securities or (iii) any of our affiliates, except in connection with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company acting as trustee.

For a descriptionthe repayment of outstanding loans and pursuant to the administrative support agreement disclosed herein which we entered into with our Sponsor. There has been no material change in the planned use of proceeds from our Offering as described in our final prospectus filed with the proceeds generated inSEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) related to the Initial Public Offering, see Part I, Item 2Offering.

The underwriters were paid a cash underwriting discount of this Quarterly Report.$0.11 per Unit, or $1,265,000 in the aggregate, upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering. In addition, $0.30 per unit, or $3,450,000 in the aggregate was payable to the underwriters for deferred underwriting commissions. Upon the closing of the Business Combination, the Company paid $2,345,000 of the deferred underwriting fee. In addition, 103,500 shares were issued to the underwriters, in partial satisfaction of the deferred underwriting commission of $1,105,000, and $70,000 remains outstanding.

 

The consummation of the Business Combination resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $nil. The funds from the Business Combination were used for: (i) redemptions to public shareholders – reflected in the gross proceeds of the Business Combination and (iii) payment of fees and expenses. The direct and indirect fees and expenses incurred were approximately $CAD4.53 million.

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(c) None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.Disclosures

Not Applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.Information

(a) None.

(b) None.

(c) None.


Item 6. Exhibits

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Exhibit No.Description
2.1†DescriptionBusiness Combination Agreement, dated August 15, 2023, by and among Pono Capital Three, Inc., Pono Three Merger Acquisitions Corp., and Robinson Aircraft, Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on August 15, 2023).
3.1New Horizon Articles (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed by New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. on February 14, 2024).
4.1Warrant Agreement, dated February 9, 2023, by and between Pono Capital Three, Inc. and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on February 15, 2023).
4.2Specimen Class A Ordinary Share Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on November 10, 2022).
4.3Specimen Warrant Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on November 10, 2022).
4.4Form of First Shortfall Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed by New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. on April 8, 2024).
10.1Form of Subscription Agreement for the PIPE investment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 3, 2024).
10.2+New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 19, 2024).
10.3Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 12, 2024, by and between Pono Capital Three, Inc. and parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 19, 2024).
10.4Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 9, 2023, by and among Pono Capital Three, Inc. and certain security holders. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on February 15, 2023).
10.5Form of Lockup Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 19, 2024)..
10.6Placement Unit Purchase Agreement, dated February 9, 2023, between Pono Capital Three, Inc. and Mehana Capital LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on February 15, 2023).
10.10Form of Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 19, 2024).
10.11Form of Indemnity Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 19, 2024).
10.12+Employment Agreement, dated January 19, 2024, by and between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. and E. Brandon Robinson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 19, 2024).
10.13+Employment Agreement, dated January 11, 2024, by and between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. and Jason O’Neill (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 19, 2024).
10.14+Employment Agreement, dated January 12, 2024, by and between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. and Brian Merker (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 19, 2024).
10.15+Employment Agreement, dated January 19, 2024, by and between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. and Brian Robinson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 19, 2024).
10.16+Contractor Agreement, dated January 19, 2024, by and between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd., 2195790 Alberta Inc., and Stewart Lee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 19, 2024).
10.17Forward Purchase Agreement Confirmation Amendment, dated February 14, 2024, by and between the Company and Meteora (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed by New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. on February 21, 2024)
31.1*Rule 13a-14(a) Certification by Principal Executive Officer
31.2*Rule 13a-14(a) Certification by Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
32.1**Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15(d)-14(a), as adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2*Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15(d)-14(a), as adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Accounting Officer
32.1**Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2**Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS*Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.CAL*101.SCH*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.SCH*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
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101.PRE*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104104*Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)(formatted in iXBRL, and included in exhibit 101)

 

 

*Filed herewith.with this Report.
**Furnished.Furnished with this Report.
+Indicates a management or compensatory plan.
Schedules to this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Registration S-K. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any omitted schedules to the SEC upon request.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

PONO CAPITAL THREE, INC.New Horizon Aircraft Ltd.
Date: May 15, 2023April 22, 2024/s/ Davin KazamaBrandon Robinson
Name: Name:Davin KazamaBrandon Robinson
Title:Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: May 15, 2023April 22, 2024/s/ Gary MiyashiroBrian Merker
Name: Name:Gary MiyashiroBrian Merker
Title:Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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