Results of Operations
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities through June 30, 2023 were organizational activities, including those necessary to prepare for the IPO and identifying and working with the target company for a Business Combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our Business Combination. We generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on marketable securities. 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 in connection with completing a Business Combination.
For the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company reported net income of $16,504, which consists of $774,506 general and administrative expenses, $214,102 income tax provision, offset by $1,005,112 investment income earned in Trust Account.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported a net loss of $127,250, which consists of $1,617,362 general and administrative expenses,$399,940 income tax provision, offset by $1,890,052 investment income earned in Trust Account.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On March 1, 2022, we consummated our IPO of 7,000,000 Units, generating gross proceeds of $70,000,000. On March 3, 2022, 1,050,000 additional Units were issued pursuant to the underwriters’ full exercise of their over-allotment option, generating additional gross proceeds of $10,500,000, for total proceeds of $80,500,000.
Simultaneously with the closing of the IPO, we completed the private sale of i) 1,000,000 $15 Private Warrants generating total proceeds of $1,000,000, ii) 3,950,000 $11.50 Private Warrants generating total proceeds of $3,950,000, and iii) 55,000 Private Units generating total proceeds of $55,000. From the proceeds of the IPO and private placement of $15 Private Warrants, $11.50 Private Warrants, and Private Units, the Company retained approximately $900,000 for working capital needs after transfer of proceeds to the Trust Account and payment of expenses related to the IPO and directors and officers insurance. As of June 30, 2023, the Company held a cash balance of $6,281 outside of the Trust Account.
For the three months ended June 30, 2023, cash provided by the operating activities was $485,385, consisting primarily of (i) net income of $16,504, and (ii) change in operating assets and liabilities which include an increase in tax liabilities by $25,236, a decrease in prepaid expenses by $48,352 and an increase in accounts payable by $395,294.
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, cash used in operating activities was $692,659, consisting primarily of (i) net loss of $127,250, and (ii) change in operating assets and liabilities which include a decrease in prepaid expenses by $96,171, decrease in tax liabilities by 173,900 and an increase in accounts payable by $897,638
In order to finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor, or certain of our officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required (“Working Capital Loans”).
On May 31, 2023, we issued a non-interest bearing unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $405,000 (the “Sponsor Note”) to Sponsor. The Sponsor Note is due and payable upon our consummation of an initial business combination with a target business. The Sponsor Note will either be paid in cash upon such consummation, or, at the Sponsor’s discretion, converted into private units at a price of $10.00 per unit.. Subsequently the Sponsor Note was amended on June 23, 2023 to increase the amount from $405,000 to $505,000. we drawn $445,000 under the Sponsor Note as of June 30, 2023.
On May 31, 2023, we issued non-interest bearing unsecured promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $400,000 (collectively, the “Target Notes”) to several lenders, including certain affiliates of iCoreConnect Inc. (“iCoreConnect”). The Target Notes are guaranteed by iCoreConnect, and are due and payable upon our consummation of an initial business combination with a target business. The Target Notes will either be paid in cash upon such consummation, or, at the lenders’ discretion, converted into private units at a price of $10.00 per unit. In the event that we are unable to consummate an initial business combination within the time period provided in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, then the Target Notes shall be deemed to be terminated and no amounts will thereafter be due from Company to the lenders, at which point the aggregate principal amount of the Target Notes shall be immediately due and payable by iCoreConnect, in accordance with the guarantee.