ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’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 LAMF Global Ventures Corp. I. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors, and references to the “Sponsor” refer to LAMF SPAC Holdings I LLC. The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the 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.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of 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 Form 10-Q including, without limitation, statements in this “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. Words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “seek” and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management’s current beliefs, based on information currently available. 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 final prospectus for the IPO filed with the SEC. The Company’s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at 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 are a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company on July 20, 2021 for the purpose of effecting a Business Combination. We intend to effectuate an initial Business Combination using cash from the proceeds of the IPO and the Private Placement, our capital stock, debt or a combination of cash, stock and debt.
We expect to continue to incur significant costs in the pursuit of our acquisition plans. We cannot assure you that our plans to complete a Business Combination will be successful.
Results of Operations
We have neither engaged in any operations (other than searching for a Business Combination after the IPO) nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from inception through June 30, 2023 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the IPO, described below. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our Business Combination. We expect to generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on marketable securities held after the IPO. 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.
For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we had a net loss of $935,686, which consisted of interest income of $1,306,059, dividend income of $115,463, offset by general and administrative costs of $2,346,328 and change in the fair value of the derivative of $10,088.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $211,321, which consisted of interest income of $4, dividend income of $77,172 and gains on investments held of $56,316, offset by general and administrative costs of $344,813.
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, we had a net income of $1,257,521, which consisted of interest and dividend income of $4,247,161, offset by general and administrative costs of $2,978,760 and change in the fair value of the derivative of $10,880.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $632,858, which consisted of interest income of $24 dividend income of $77,172 and gains on investments held of $150,774, offset by general and administrative costs of $860,828.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2023, we had cash of $39,138 and working capital deficit of $3,109,297.
On November 16, 2021, we consummated the IPO of 25,300,000 Units, which included the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option in the amount of 3,300,000 Units, at a price of $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $253,000,000.
Simultaneously with the closing of the IPO, we consummated the sale of 1,106,000 Private Placement Units at a price of $10.00 per Private Placement Unit in a private placement to the Sponsor, generating gross proceeds of $11,060,000.
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