Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
ITEM
9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As
required by Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act, our management, including our President and Chief Financial Officer,
evaluated, as of December 31, 2024, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)
and Rule 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, our President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures
were effective as of December 31, 2024, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed
or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and
forms of the Exchange Act and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the President and Chief Financial Officer, as
appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
We
believe, however, that a controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives
of the controls systems are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of
fraud or error, if any, within a company have been detected.
Management’s
Report on Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
Our
management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined
in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) and for our assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of our President and our Chief Financial
Officer, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles.
Because
of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of
any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions,
or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Our
management, including our President and Chief Financial Officer, has conducted an assessment regarding the effectiveness of our internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on the framework established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our assessment under the criteria described
above, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2024.
Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange
Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
ITEM
9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None .
ITEM
9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not
applicable.
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PART
III
ITEM
10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Directors
and Executive Officers
Our
current directors and executive officers are as follows:
Name
Age
Position
Pengfei
Zheng
37
Chairman
of the Board of Directors
Yong
(David) Yan
51
Chief
Executive Officer and Director
Song
(Steve) Jing
52
Chief
Financial Officer
Shu
Wang
37
Independent
Director
Li
(Helen) Wei
54
Independent
Director
Jiangang
Luo
56
Independent
Director
Pengfei
Zheng , our Chairman of the Board of Directors, is an experienced executive in the finance industry with significant experience
in capital raising and project management. Mr. Zheng has been serving as the Chairman of Peace Capital Limited, a company principally
engaged in private equity investment and asset management, since November 2021. Mr. Zheng is the founder and President of Shenzhen Guoxing
Capital, a company that specializes in investments and management, since June 2015. Mr. Zheng received his bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science and Technology from Xiangtan University, China in 2009. Mr. Zheng was selected to serve on the Board of Directors due
to his public company and capital raising experience.
Yong
(David) Yan , our Chief Executive Officer, has been a partner at the Shanghai-based V-Stone Capital since January 2014, where
he oversees fund raising and private equity investments in FinTech, BlockChain, Big Data, Healthcare and other areas. Prior to joining
V-Stone Capital, Dr. Yan was the General Manager and CIO of Hubei Hongtai Industrial Investment Fund, a private equity fund of funds.
Previously, Dr. Yan was a Managing Director of Fosun Group, one of the largest private conglomerates in China, where he was in charge
of investments in the financial sectors, such as online financial platform, securitization and fin-tech, as well as building an in-house
P2P platform. Prior to joining the Fosun Group, Dr. Yan was the General Manager of New Product Development at Lufax, one of the world’s
largest fintech companies, owned by PingAn Group. Prior to moving to China in early 2014, Dr. Yan worked on Wall Street for almost 15
years, including 10 years at Credit Suisse, as the head of research of the global structured product market. Dr. Yan also worked at other
financial firms such as Merrill Lynch. Dr. Yan is the ex-President of TCFA (The Chinese Finance Association) in New York. He is also
a Vice President of Zhongguancun Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (ZVCA) in Beijing. Mr. Yan holds a Ph.D. in Finance
from the University of Alabama and is a CFA charter holder. Dr. Yan was selected to serve on the Board of Directors due to his fund raising
and private equity experience.
Song
(Steve) Jing , our Chief Financial Officer, is a seasoned international finance and management executive. He has in-depth knowledge
of global capital markets and broad management experience in capital markets operation, finance management, investment, and acquisitions
across multiple cultures. From 2019 to 2021, Mr. Jing served as Chief Financial Officer of Guolian Securities, a mid-sized securities
firm. From 2016 to 2018, Mr. Jing served as Deputy Chief Financial Officer of China Renaissance, a leading boutique Chinese investment
bank. From 2011 to 2016, Mr. Jing served as Executive Director of Finance, Business Development, and Investment of CITIC Securities.
From 2006 to 2010, Mr. Jing served as Vice President of Global Principal Investment (Hedge Fund Investment Unit) of Merrill Lynch &
Co., Inc., where he managed the firm’s hedge fund investment portfolio and analyzed hedge fund performance and operations. From
2002 to 2006, he served as Vice President of Strategy, Planning, and Business Development of Merrill Lynch & Co., where he was responsible
for strategic analysis, financial forecasting, and business solutions. Mr. Jing has a B.S. in Economics and Finance from Pennsylvania
State University and an M.B.A. in Finance and Accounting from the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration of the
University of Rochester.
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Shu
Wang , our director, is an experienced professional with over ten years of experience in accounting and auditing. Since January
2021, Mr. Wang has served as the Partner at Zhongshenzhonghuan Accounting Firm (Shenzhen Branch), which is one of the top ten accounting
firms in China. From 2016 to 2020, Mr. Wang served as Partner at the Gongzhengtianye Accounting Firm (Shenzhen Branch), where Mr. Wang
oversaw the auditing of multiple leading domestic companies in China, including China Gas Holding (00384.HK), China Nepstar, a large
drugstore retail chain in China, and Shenzhen Qiwu Interactive Technology Co. Ltd., one of the top unicorn companies in China. Mr. Wang
received a degree from Jiamusi University in China. Mr. Wang is a CICPA charter holder. Mr. Wang was selected to serve on the Board of
Directors due to his accounting and auditing experience.
Li
(Helen) Wei , our director, has served as Professor of Practice at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) of Shanghai
Jiaotong University, and as Assistant Director of the Shanghai Advanced Institute for Financial Research since July 2021. Dr. Wei also
serves as a director of AlphaTime Acquisition Corp, a similarly structured blank check company that has filed for an initial public offering.
Before SAIF, Dr. Wei served in many senior roles in domestic and global financial institutions, including Senior Partner of Kunyuan Asset
Management from January 2018 to November 2020, Managing Director of Alternative Investment at Citic Securities International from 2013
to 2016, Director of the Global Market at Deutsche Bank from 2010 to 2012, Director of Institutional Investment Group at Citigroup from
2008 to 2010 and Officer & Managing Director of the NYSE Group from 2004 to 2008. In addition to her industry work, Dr. Wei has also
served as an adjunct professor at Tsinghua PBCSF since 2018. Before industry practice, Dr. Wei had been an assistant professor of finance
at Iowa State University, the first senior financial advisor for the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the senior advisor for the Tel Aviv
Stock Exchange. Dr. Wei received her Ph.D. in finance from the University of Utah and MS and BS from Tsinghua University Beijing. Dr.
Wei was selected to serve on the Board of Directors due to her experience in domestic and financial institutions.
Jiangang
Luo, our director, has been the manager of Cleantech Global Limited, an investment consulting firm, since 2014, and the president
of Prime Science & Technology, Inc., a computer/software consulting and IT outsourcing company, since 2006. Since 2021, he has also
been the president of PNE Limited Partner LLC and Luo & Long General Partner LLC, which are special purpose vehicles that were established
for the sole purpose of investing in Princeton NuEnergy, a US based cleantech company. He has also served as Chief Executive Officer
of Bowen Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company, since March 2023. From 2011 to 2016, he served as managing partner of Faith
Asset Management LLC, a global investment firm focused on the clean energy sector. From 2000 to 2006, he worked for Oracle as a Principal
Consultant. Before 2000, he worked as a senior information system professional in various Fortune 500 companies including China Resources
Group and Liz Claiborne. Mr. Luo also served as an executive for many non-profit organizations such as Chairman of the Tsinghua Alumni
Association in New York and President of New Jersey Chinese Computer Professionals Society. Mr. Luo is a member of Tsinghua Entrepreneur
& Elite Club. He has invested in many cleantech/fintech companies over the last 10 years. Mr. Luo received degrees in Applied Mathematics
and Computer Science from Tsinghua University, a Computer Science Masters degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology and a masters
degree in Computational Mathematics from Tsinghua University.
Number
and Terms of Office of Officers and Directors
We
currently have four directors. Our board of directors is divided into three classes with only one class of directors being elected in
each year and each class (except for those directors appointed prior to our first annual meeting of shareholders) serving a three-year
term. The term of office of the first class of directors, consisting of Li (Helen) Wei and Jiangang Luo, will expire at our first annual
meeting of shareholders. The term of office of the second class of directors, consisting of Yong (David) Yan, will expire at the second
annual meeting of shareholders. The term of office of the third class of directors, consisting of Pengfei Zheng and Shu Wang, will expire
at the third annual meeting of shareholders. We may not hold an annual meeting of shareholders until after we consummate our initial
business combination.
Our
officers are appointed by the board of directors and serve at the discretion of the board of directors, rather than for specific terms
of office. Our board of directors is authorized to appoint persons to the offices set forth in our Second Amended and Restated Memorandum
and Articles of Association, as amended, as it deems appropriate. Our Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association,
as amended, provide that our officers may consist of one or more Chairmen of the Board, one or more Chief Executive Officers, a President,
a Chief Financial Officer, Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, and such other offices as may be determined by
the board of directors.
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Director
Independence
NASDAQ
listing standards require that a majority of our board of directors be independent, subject to certain phase-in provisions. An “independent
director” is defined generally as a person other than an officer or employee of the company or its subsidiaries or any other individual
having a relationship which in the opinion of the company’s board of directors, would interfere with the director’s exercise
of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. Our board of directors has determined that each of Shu Wang,
Li (Helen) Wei and Jiangang Luo are “independent directors” as defined in the NASDAQ listing standards and applicable SEC
rules. We are utilizing the phase-in exception provided by NASDAQ and will add a third independent director within the phase-in period
as required by NASDAQ. Our independent directors will have regularly scheduled meetings at which only independent directors are present.
Officer
and Director Compensation
None
of our officers or directors has received any cash compensation for services rendered to us. Other than as described elsewhere in this
Form 10-K, no compensation of any kind, including finder’s and consulting fees, will be paid to our Initial Shareholders or any
of their respective affiliates, for services rendered prior to or in connection with the completion of our initial business combination,
although we may consider cash or other compensation to officers or advisors we may hire subsequent to our Initial Public Offering to
be paid either prior to or in connection with our initial business combination. In addition, our officers, directors, or any of their
respective affiliates will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with activities on our behalf such as
identifying potential target businesses and performing due diligence on suitable business combinations. Our audit committee will review
on a quarterly basis all payments that were made to our Initial Shareholders or their affiliates.
After
the completion of our initial business combination, directors or members of our management team who remain with us may be paid consulting
or management fees from the combined company. All of these fees will be fully disclosed to shareholders, to the extent then known, in
the tender offer materials or proxy solicitation materials furnished to our shareholders in connection with a proposed business combination.
We have not established any limit on the amount of such fees that may be paid by the combined company to our directors or members of
management. It is unlikely the amount of such compensation will be known at the time of the proposed business combination, because the
directors of the post-combination business will be responsible for determining officer and director compensation. Any compensation to
be paid to our officers will be determined, or recommended to the board of directors for determination, either by a compensation committee
constituted solely by independent directors or by a majority of the independent directors on our board of directors.
Following
a business combination, to the extent we deem it necessary, we may seek to recruit additional managers to supplement the incumbent management
team of the target business. We cannot assure you that we will have the ability to recruit additional managers, or that additional managers
will have the requisite skills, knowledge or experience necessary to enhance the incumbent management.
Committees
of the Board of Directors
Our
board of directors has two standing committees: an audit committee and a compensation committee. Subject to phase-in rules and a limited
exception, the rules of NASDAQ and Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act require that the audit committee of a listed company be comprised solely
of independent directors, and the rules of NASDAQ require that the compensation committee of a listed company be comprised solely of
independent directors.
Audit
Committee
Shu
Wang, Li (Helen) Wei and Jiangang Luo serve as members of our audit committee, with Shu Wang serving as the Chairman of the audit committee.
Under the NASDAQ listing standards and applicable SEC rules, we are required to have at least three members of the audit committee, all
of whom must be independent. Each such person meets the independent director standard under NASDAQ listing standards and under Rule 10-A-3(b)(1)
of the Exchange Act.
Each
member of the audit committee is financially literate and our board of directors has determined that Shu Wang and Jiangang Luo qualifies
as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in applicable SEC rules.
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We
adopted an audit committee charter, which will detail the principal functions of the audit committee, including:
●
the
appointment, compensation, retention, replacement, and oversight of the work of the independent auditors and any other independent
registered public accounting firm engaged by us;
●
pre-approving
all audit and permitted non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditors or any other registered public accounting firm
engaged by us, and establishing pre-approval policies and procedures;
●
reviewing
and discussing with the independent auditors all relationships the auditors have with us in order to evaluate their continued independence;
●
setting
clear hiring policies for employees or former employees of the independent auditors;
●
setting
clear policies for audit partner rotation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
●
obtaining
and reviewing a report, at least annually, from the independent auditors describing (i) the independent auditor’s internal
quality-control procedures and (ii) any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality-control review, or peer review,
of the audit firm, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities within the preceding five years
respecting one or more independent audits carried out by the firm and any steps taken to deal with such issues;
●
reviewing
and approving any related party transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC
prior to us entering into such transaction; and
●
reviewing
with management, the independent auditors, and our legal advisors, as appropriate, any legal, regulatory or compliance matters, including
any correspondence with regulators or government agencies and any employee complaints or published reports that raise material issues
regarding our financial statements or accounting policies and any significant changes in accounting standards or rules promulgated
by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the SEC or other regulatory authorities.
Compensation
Committee
Li
(Helen) Wei, Shu Wang and Jiangang Luo serve as members of our compensation committee, with Li (Helen) Wei serving as the chairman of
the compensation committee. Under the NASDAQ listing standards and applicable SEC rules, we are required to have at least two members
of the compensation committee, all of whom must be independent. Each such person meets the independent director standard under NASDAQ
listing standards applicable to members of the compensation committee.
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We
adopted a compensation committee charter, which will detail the principal functions of the compensation committee, including:
●
reviewing
and approving on an annual basis the corporate goals and objectives relevant to our Chief Executive Officer’s compensation,
evaluating our Chief Executive Officer’s performance in light of such goals and objectives and determining and approving the
remuneration (if any) of our Chief Executive Officer based on such evaluation;
●
reviewing
and approving on an annual basis the compensation of all of our other officers;
●
reviewing
on an annual basis our executive compensation policies and plans;
●
implementing
and administering our incentive compensation equity-based remuneration plans;
●
assisting
management in complying with our proxy statement and annual report disclosure requirements;
●
approving
all special perquisites, special cash payments and other special compensation and benefit arrangements for our officers and employees;
●
if
required, producing a report on executive compensation to be included in our annual proxy statement; and
●
reviewing,
evaluating, and recommending changes, if appropriate, to the remuneration for directors.
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, as indicated above, other than reimbursement of expenses, no compensation of any kind, including finders, consulting or
other similar fees, will be paid to any of our existing shareholders, officers, directors or any of their respective affiliates, prior
to, or for any services they render in order to complete the consummation of a business combination although we may consider cash or
other compensation to officers or advisors we may hire subsequent to our Initial Public Offering to be paid either prior to or in connection
with our initial business combination. Accordingly, it is likely that prior to the consummation of an initial business combination, the
compensation committee will only be responsible for the review and recommendation of any compensation arrangements to be entered into
in connection with such initial business combination.
The
charter also provides that the compensation committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or obtain the advice of a compensation consultant,
legal counsel or other adviser and will be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of any such
adviser. However, before engaging or receiving advice from a compensation consultant, external legal counsel or any other adviser, the
compensation committee will consider the independence of each such adviser, including the factors required by NASDAQ and the SEC.
Director
Nominations
We
do not have a standing nominating committee. In accordance with Rule 5605(e)(2) of the NASDAQ Rules, a majority of the independent directors
may recommend a director nominee for selection by the board of directors. The board of directors believes that the independent directors
can satisfactorily carry out the responsibility of properly selecting or approving director nominees without the formation of a standing
nominating committee. As there is no standing nominating committee, we do not have a nominating committee charter in place.
The
board of directors will also consider director candidates recommended for nomination by our shareholders during such times as they are
seeking proposed nominees to stand for election at the next annual meeting of shareholders (or, if applicable, a special meeting of shareholders).
Our shareholders that wish to nominate a director for election to our board of directors should follow the procedures set forth in our
Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, as amended.
We
have not formally established any specific, minimum qualifications that must be met or skills that are necessary for directors to possess.
In general, in identifying and evaluating nominees for director, our board of directors considers educational background, diversity of
professional experience, knowledge of our business, integrity, professional reputation, independence, wisdom, and the ability to represent
the best interests of our shareholders.
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Compensation
Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
None
of our officers currently serves, and in the past year have not served, as a member of the compensation committee of any entity that
has one or more officers serving on our board of directors.
Code
of Ethics
We
adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to our directors, officers and employees. Copies of our Code of Ethics and our audit and compensation
committee charters are filed as exhibits to our Registration Statement. You will be able to review these documents by accessing our public
filings at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov . In addition, a copy of the Code of Ethics will be provided without charge
upon request from us. We intend to disclose any amendments to or waivers of certain provisions of our Code of Ethics in a Current Report
on Form 8-K.
Conflicts
of Interest
Except
as disclosed herein, we do not believe any conflict currently exists between us and our Initial Shareholders, and affiliates of our Initial
Shareholders may compete with us for acquisition opportunities. If such entities decide to pursue an opportunity, we may be precluded
from procuring such opportunity. In addition, investment ideas generated within our Initial Shareholders may be suitable for both us
and for an affiliate of Initial Shareholders and may be directed to such entity rather than to us. Neither our Initial Shareholders nor
members of our management team who are also employed by or affiliated with our Initial Shareholders will have any obligation to present
us with any opportunity for a potential business combination of which they become aware, unless presented to such member specifically
in his or her capacity as an officer or director of the company. Our Initial Shareholders and/or our management team, in their capacities
as employees or affiliates of our Initial Shareholders or in their other endeavors, may be required to present potential business combinations
to future Initial Shareholders’ affiliates or third parties, before they present such opportunities to us.
Each
of our officers and directors presently has, and any of them in the future may have additional, fiduciary, or contractual obligations
to other entities pursuant to which such officer or director is or will be required to present business combination opportunities to
such entity. Accordingly, in the future, if any of our officers or directors becomes aware of a business combination opportunity which
is suitable for an entity to which he or she has then-current fiduciary or contractual obligations, he or she will honor his or her fiduciary
or contractual obligations to present such opportunity to such entity. We do not believe, however, that any fiduciary duties or contractual
obligations of our officers arising in the future would materially undermine our ability to complete our business combination. Our Second
Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, as amended, provides that we renounce our interest in any corporate opportunity
offered to any director or officer unless such opportunity is expressly offered to such person solely in his or her capacity as a director
or officer of our company and such opportunity is one we are legally and contractually permitted to undertake and would otherwise be
reasonable for us to pursue.
Our
officers may not become an officer or director of any other special purpose acquisition company that publicly files a registration statement
for its initial public offering before we enter into a definitive agreement regarding our initial business combination or we have failed
to complete our initial business combination within 24 months from the closing of our Initial Public Offering (or up to 33 months, if
we extend the time to complete a business combination as described in our Registration Statement).
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Potential
investors should also be aware of the following other potential conflicts of interest:
●
None
of our officers or directors is required to commit his or her full time to our affairs and, accordingly, may have conflicts of interest
in allocating his or her time among various business activities.
●
In
the course of their other business activities, our officers and directors may become aware of investment and business opportunities
which may be appropriate for presentation to us as well as the other entities with which they are affiliated. Our management may
have conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented.
●
Our
Initial Shareholders have agreed to waive their redemption rights with respect to any Founder Shares, private shares and any public
shares held by them in connection with the consummation of our initial business combination. Additionally, our Initial Shareholders
have agreed to waive their redemption rights with respect to any Founder Shares and private shares held by them if we fail to consummate
our initial business combination within 24 months from the closing of our Initial Public Offering (or up to 33 months, if we extend
the time to complete a business combination as described in our Registration Statement). If we do not complete our initial business
combination within such applicable time period, the proceeds of the sale of the Private Placement Units held in the trust account
will be used to fund the redemption of our public shares, and the Private Placement Units and underlying securities will be worthless.
The Founder Shares will not, subject to certain exceptions, be transferred, assigned, sold or released from escrow until six months
after the date of the consummation of our initial business combination, or earlier, if, subsequent to our initial business combination,
we consummate a subsequent liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction which results in all of our shareholders
having the right to exchange their shares for cash, securities or other property. Since members of our management may directly or
indirectly own Ordinary Shares and Rights following our Initial Public Offering, our officers and directors may have a conflict of
interest in determining whether a particular target business is an appropriate business with which to complete our initial business
combination.
●
Our
officers and directors may have a conflict of interest with respect to evaluating a particular business combination if the retention
or resignation of any such officers and directors was included by a target business as a condition to any agreement with respect
to our initial business combination.
●
Our
Initial Shareholders may have a conflict of interest with respect to evaluating a business combination and financing arrangements
as we may obtain loans from our Initial Shareholders or an affiliate of our Initial Shareholders to finance transaction costs in
connection with an intended initial business combination. Up to $150,000 of such loans may be convertible into working capital units
at a price of $10.00 per unit at the option of the lender. Such working capital units would be identical to the Private Placement
Units sold in the private placement.
The
conflicts described above may not be resolved in our favor.
In
general, officers and directors of a corporation incorporated under the laws of Cayman Islands are required to present business opportunities
to a corporation if:
●
the
corporation could financially undertake the opportunity;
●
the
opportunity is within the corporation’s line of business; and
●
it
would not be fair to our company and its shareholders for the opportunity not to be brought to the attention of the corporation.
Accordingly,
as a result of multiple business affiliations, our officers and directors may have similar legal obligations relating to presenting business
opportunities meeting the above-listed criteria to multiple entities. Furthermore, our Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles
of Association, as amended, provides that we renounce our interest in any corporate opportunity offered to any director or officer unless
such opportunity is expressly offered to such person solely in his or her capacity as a director or officer of our company and such opportunity
is one we are legally and contractually permitted to undertake and would otherwise be reasonable for us to pursue, and to the extent
the director or officer is permitted to refer that opportunity to us without violating another legal obligation.
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We
are not prohibited from pursuing an initial business combination with a company that is affiliated with our Initial Shareholders or any
affiliate of them, subject to certain approvals and consents. In the event we seek to complete our initial business combination with
such a company, we, or a committee of independent directors, would obtain an opinion from an independent investment banking firm or from
another independent entity that commonly renders valuation opinions, that such an initial business combination is fair to our company
from a financial point of view.
In
the event that we submit our initial business combination to our shareholders for a vote, our Initial Shareholders have agreed to vote
any Founder Shares and private shares held by them and any public shares purchased during or after the offering in favor of our initial
business combination.
Limitation
on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
Cayman
Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company’s memorandum and articles of association may provide for indemnification
of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public
policy, such as to provide indemnification against willful default, willful neglect, civil fraud or the consequences of committing a
crime. Our Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, as amended, provides for indemnification of our officers
and directors to the maximum extent permitted by law, including for any liability incurred in their capacities as such, except through
their own actual fraud, willful default or willful neglect. We entered into agreements with our directors and officers to provide contractual
indemnification in addition to the indemnification provided for in our Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association,
as amended. We expect to purchase a policy of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that insures our officers and
directors against the cost of defense, settlement or payment of a judgment in some circumstances and insures us against our obligations
to indemnify our officers and directors.
Our
officers and directors have agreed to waive any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies in the trust account,
and have agreed to waive any right, title, interest or claim of any kind they may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of,
any services provided to us and will not seek recourse against the trust account for any reason whatsoever (except to the extent they
are entitled to funds from the trust account due to their ownership of public shares). Accordingly, any indemnification provided will
only be able to be satisfied by us if (i) we have sufficient funds outside of the trust account or (ii) we consummate an initial business
combination.
We
believe that these provisions, the insurance, and the indemnity agreements are necessary to attract and retain talented and experienced
officers and directors.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us
pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy
as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
ITEM
11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Executive
Compensation
None
of our officers or directors have received or, prior to our initial business combination, will receive any cash compensation for services
rendered to us. Commencing on the date that our securities are first listed on the Nasdaq through the earlier of consummation of our
initial business combination and our liquidation, we will reimburse our Sponsor for office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative
services provided to us. In addition, our Sponsor, officers and directors, or any of their respective affiliates, will be reimbursed
for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with activities on our behalf such as identifying potential target businesses and
performing due diligence on suitable business combinations. Our audit committee will review on a quarterly basis all payments that were
made to our Sponsor, officers, directors or our or any of their affiliates.
After
the completion of our initial business combination, directors or members of our management team who remain with us may be paid consulting,
management or other compensation from the combined company. Additionally, certain directors may receive additional compensation in the
form of equity interests of the Sponsor for their services. All compensation will be fully disclosed to shareholders, to the extent then
known, in the tender offer materials or proxy solicitation materials furnished to our shareholders in connection with a proposed business
combination. It is unlikely the amount of such compensation will be known at the time, because the directors of the post-combination
business will be responsible for determining executive officer and director compensation. Any compensation to be paid to our officers
after the completion of our initial business combination will be determined by a compensation committee constituted solely by independent
directors.
We
are not party to any agreements with our executive officers and directors that provide for benefits upon termination of employment. The
existence or terms of any such employment or consulting arrangements may influence our management’s motivation in identifying or
selecting a target business, and we do not believe that the ability of our management to remain with us after the completion of our initial
business combination should be a determining factor in our decision to proceed with any potential business combination.
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12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Unless
otherwise indicated, we believe that all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all Ordinary
Shares beneficially owned by them. The following table does not reflect record or beneficial ownership of the Private Placement Units
as these units are not exercisable within 60 days of the date of this Form 10-K.
The
following table is based on 3,854,856 Ordinary Shares outstanding at April 14, 2025. Unless otherwise indicated, it is believed that
all persons named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by
them.
Name
and Address of Beneficial Owner (1)
Number
of Shares
Beneficially
Owned
Approximate
Percentage of Outstanding Ordinary shares
AlphaVest
Holding LP (2)
851,162
22.1 %
Peace
Capital Limited (3)
1,276,742
33.1 %
Pengfei
Zheng (2)
2,127,324
55.2 %
Yong
(David) Yan (4)
—
—
Song
(Steve) Jing (4)
—
—
Shu
Wang
—
—
Li
(Helen) Wei (4)
—
—
Jiangang
Luo
—
—
EarlyBirdCapital,
Inc.
125,000
3,24 %
All
executive officers and directors as a group (6 individuals) (4)
2,127,904
55.2 %
Mizuho
Financial Group, Inc. (5)
560,368
14.54 %
Meteora
Capital, LLC (6)
318,697
8.27 %
Wolverine
Asset Management, LLC (7)
200,000
5.19 %
(1)
Unless
otherwise noted, the business address of each of the following entities or individuals is c/o AlphaVest Acquisition Corp, 420 Lexington
Avenue, Room 2446, New York NY 10170.
(2)
Our
Sponsor is the record holder of Founder Shares reported herein. Mr. Zheng is the sole director and shareholder of Peace Capital Limited,
which owns 62.5% of the sponsor entity. Accordingly, he is deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. This includes the 345,000
Ordinary Shares, which TenX Global Capital LP holds through our Sponsor.
(3)
Peace
Capital Limited is the record holder of the Founder Shares reported herein. Pengfei Zheng
is the sole director and shareholder of Peace Capital Limited. Accordingly, he is deemed
to be the beneficial owner of such shares.
(4)
Does
not include any shares indirectly owned by this individual as a result of his or her partnership interest in our Sponsor.
(5)
According
to a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on November 14, 2024, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. owns 560,368 Ordinary Shares.
(6)
According
to a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on November 14, 2024, Meteora Capital, LLC owns 365,298 Ordinary Shares.
(7)
According
to a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on October 15, 2024, Wolverine Asset Management, LLC owns 445,598 Ordinary Shares.
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ITEM
13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Founder
Shares
On
February 7, 2022, our Sponsor acquired 1,725,000 Founder Shares for an aggregate purchase price of $25,000. These Founder Shares include
an aggregate of up to 225,000 Founder Shares that are subject to forfeiture to the extent that the underwriters’ over-allotment
option is not exercised in full or in part, so that the Founder Shares will represent 20% of our issued and outstanding shares after
this offering (excluding the private shares and the EBC Founder Shares). On December 29, 2022, EBC exercised its over-allotment option
in full resulting in no SPAC Founder Shares being forfeited.
We
also issued an aggregate of 125,000 EBC Founder Shares to EBC on July 11, 2022 for an aggregate purchase price of $1,750. The EBC Founder
Shares cannot be sold, transferred or assigned (except to the same permitted transferees as the Founder Shares and provided the transferees
agree to the same terms and restrictions as the permitted transferees of the Founder Shares must agree to, each as described herein)
until the consummation of an initial business combination.
On
April 18, 2023, the Sponsor transferred an aggregate of 1,035,000 Founder Shares to Peace Capital Limited.
Private
Placement
Simultaneously
with the closing of the IPO, the Company completed the sale of 365,000 Private Placement Units to our Sponsor at a purchase price of
$10.00 per Private Placement Unit, and 25,000 Private Placement Units to EBC at a purchase price of $10.00 per Private Placement Unit,
generating gross proceeds to the Company of $3,900,000 for all Private Units. Simultaneously with the closing of the Overallotment, the
Company completed the private sale of an additional 37,904 Private Placement Units at a purchase price of $10.00 per Private Placement
Unit, and an additional 2,596 Private Placement Unit to EBC, at a purchase price of $10.00 per Private Placement Unit, generating additional
gross proceeds to the Company of $405,000. If the Company does not complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period, the
proceeds from the sale of the Private Placement Units will be used to fund the redemption of the Public Shares (subject to the requirements
of applicable law) and the Private Placement Units will expire worthless.
Service
Arrangements
On
December 22, 2022, we entered into an administrative services agreement with our Sponsor, pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed 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 TenX Global Capital LP, an affiliate of the Sponsor, $10,000
per month for such administrative services. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred and paid $120,000 in such fees.
Conflicts
of Interest
Certain
of our officers and directors presently have, and any of them in the future may have additional, fiduciary or contractual obligations
to other entities pursuant to which such officer or director is or will be required to present business combination opportunities to
such entity. Accordingly, in the future, if any of our officers or directors becomes aware of a business combination opportunity which
is suitable for an entity to which he or she has then-current fiduciary or contractual obligations, he or she will honor his or her fiduciary
or contractual obligations to present such opportunity to such entity. We do not believe, however, that any fiduciary duties or contractual
obligations of our officers arising in the future would materially undermine our ability to complete our Business Combination.
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Promissory
Note
On
June 3, 2022, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note to the Sponsor (the “Promissory Note”), pursuant to which the
Company could borrow up to an aggregate of $150,000 to cover expenses related to the Initial Public Offering. On April 11, 2024, the Company amended and restated the Promissory Note with AlphaVest Holding LP to extend the maturity
date to the earlier of: (i) September 12, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date of the consummation of the business combination. The Promissory
Note expired on September 12, 2024. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $0 was outstanding.
On
December 21, 2023, the Company issued a promissory note to Alphavest Holding LP, one of the Sponsors, pursuant to which the Company could
borrow an aggregate of $165,000 (the “Extension Note”) to cover expenses in connection with the extension of Business Combination
Period. Principal of this Extension Note may be drawn down from time to time prior to the Maturity Date upon written request from the
Company. On April 15, 2024, the Company amended and restated the Extension Note to increase the principal amount to $715,000 and extend
the maturity date to the earlier of (i) September 12, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date of the consummation of the business combination.
On October 25, 2024, the Company amended and restated the Extension Note with AlphaVest Holding LP to extend the maturity date to promptly
after the date of the consummation of the business combination.
On
March 12, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note to TenX Global Capital LP (the “Promissory Note 1”), pursuant to which
the Company could borrow up to an aggregate of $400,000. The entire unpaid principal balance of this Note shall be payable on the earlier
of: (i) September 12, 2024 (six (6) months from the issuing of this Note) or (ii) promptly after the date on which Maker consummates
an initial business combination (a “Business Combination”) (such earlier date, the “Maturity Date”) (as described
in its initial public offering prospectus dated December 19, 2022 (the “Prospectus”)). On October 21, 2024, the Company amended
and restated Promissory Note 1 to extend the maturity date to the earlier of: (i) December 12, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date of
the consummation of the business combination. As of December 31, 2024, $287,046 was outstanding. On January 6, 2025, the Company entered
into the second amended and restated promissory note to extend the maturity date to promptly after the date of the consummation of the
business combination.
On
May 2, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note to AMC (defined below) (the “Extension Note 2”), pursuant to which the
Company could borrow an aggregate of $440,000 to cover expenses in connection with the extension of Business Combination Period. The
Extension Note 2 bears no interest. The entire unpaid principal balance of this Note shall be payable on the earlier of: (i) December
12, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date on which Maker consummates an initial business combination. Upon receiving due notification
by the Company of the closing of a business combination, AMC shall convert the unpaid principal balance under Extension Note 2 into a
number of shares of non-transferable, non-redeemable, Ordinary Shares of the Company equal to: (x) the principal amount of this Extension
Note 2 being converted, divided by (y) the conversion price of Ten Dollars ($10.00), rounded up to the nearest whole number of shares,
with such conversion to be effective immediately prior to the closing the such business combination. As of December 31, 2024, $440,000
was outstanding. On January 6, 2025, the Company amended and restated Extension Note 2 to extend the maturity date to promptly after
the date of the consummation of the business combination. On March 25, 2025, the Company further amended and restated Extension Note 2 to extend the principal amount of the
note to $935,000.
On
May 2, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note to AMC (the “Promissory Note 2”), pursuant to which the Company could borrow
up to an aggregate of $126,000. The Promissory Note 2 bears no interest. The entire unpaid principal balance of this Promissory Note
2 shall be payable on the earlier of: (i) December 12, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date on which Maker consummates an initial business
combination. Upon receiving due notification by the Company of the closing of a business combination, AMC shall convert the unpaid principal
balance under Promissory Note 2 into a number of shares of non-transferable, non-redeemable, Ordinary Shares of the Company equal to:
(x) the principal amount of this Promissory Note 2 being converted, divided by (y) the conversion price of Ten Dollars ($10.00), rounded
up to the nearest whole number of shares, with such conversion to be effective immediately prior to the closing the such business combination.
As of December 31, 2024, $126,000 was outstanding. On January 6, 2025, the Company amended and restated Promissory Note 2 to extend
the maturity date to promptly after the date of the consummation of the business combination.
On
October 11, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note to AMC (the “Promissory Note 3”), pursuant to which the Company could
borrow up to an aggregate of $100,000. The entire unpaid principal balance of this Promissory Note 3 shall be payable on the earlier
of: (i) December 31, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date on which Maker consummates an initial business combination. Upon receiving
due notification by the Company of the closing of a business combination, potential target shall convert the unpaid principal balance
under Promissory Note 3 into a number of shares of non-transferable, non-redeemable, Ordinary Shares of the Company equal to: (x) the
principal amount of this Promissory Note 3 being converted, divided by (y) the conversion price of Ten Dollars ($10.00), rounded up to
the nearest whole number of shares, with such conversion to be effective immediately prior to the closing the such business combination.
As of December 31, 2024, $57,449 was outstanding. On January 6, 2025, the promissory note was amended and restated to (i) extend the
maturity date to promptly after the date the business combination is consummated, and (ii) increase the principal amount to $200,000.
On April 13, 2025, the Company further amended and restated the promissory note to extend the principal amount of the note to $350,000.
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Registration
Rights
The
holders of Founders Shares and Private Placement Units will be entitled to registration rights pursuant to a registration rights agreement
signed on December 22, 2022. The holders of these securities are entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form demands,
that the Company register such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect
to registration statements filed subsequent to our completion the Company’s initial business combination. The Company will bear
the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.
No
compensation of any kind, including finder’s and consulting fees, will be paid by the company to our Sponsor, executive officers
and directors, or any of their respective affiliates, for services rendered prior to or in connection with the completion of an initial
business combination. However, these individuals will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with activities
on our behalf such as identifying potential target businesses and performing due diligence on suitable business combinations. Our audit
committee will review on a quarterly basis all payments that were made to our Sponsor, officers, directors or our or their affiliates.
In
addition, in order to finance transaction costs in connection with an intended initial business combination, our Sponsor or an affiliate
of our Sponsor or certain of our officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required on a non-interest
basis. If we complete an initial business combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the event that the initial business combination
does not close, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the trust account to repay such loaned amounts but no proceeds
from our trust account would be used for such repayment. Up to $150,000 of such loans may be convertible into Units, or working capital
units, at a price of $10.00 per unit at the option of the lender. The working capital units would be identical to the Private Placement
Units sold in the private placement. Except as set forth above, the terms of such loans, if any, have not been determined and no written
agreements
Policy
for Approval of Related Party Transactions
The
audit committee of our board of directors adopted a policy setting forth the policies and procedures for its review and approval or ratification
of “related party transactions.” A “related party transaction” is any consummated or proposed transaction or
series of transactions: (i) in which the company was or is to be a participant; (ii) the amount of which exceeds (or is reasonably expected
to exceed) the lesser of $120,000 or 1% of the average of the company’s total assets at year-end for the prior two completed fiscal
years in the aggregate over the duration of the transaction (without regard to profit or loss); and (iii) in which a “related party”
had, has or will have a direct or indirect material interest. “Related parties” under this policy include: (i) our directors,
nominees for director or executive officers; (ii) any record or beneficial owner of more than 5% of any Class of our voting securities;
(iii) any immediate family member of any of the foregoing if the foregoing person is a natural person; and (iv) any other person who
maybe a “related person” pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act. Pursuant to the policy, the audit
committee will consider (i) the relevant facts and circumstances of each related party transaction, including if the transaction is on
terms comparable to those that could be obtained in arm’s-length dealings with an unrelated third party, (ii) the extent of the
related party’s interest in the transaction, (iii) whether the transaction contravenes our code of ethics or other policies, (iv)
whether the audit committee believes the relationship underlying the transaction to be in the best interests of the company and its stockholders
and (v) the effect that the transaction may have on a director’s status as an independent member of the board and on his or her
eligibility to serve on the board’s committees. Management will present to the audit committee each proposed related party transaction,
including all relevant facts and circumstances relating thereto. Under the policy, we may consummate related party transactions only
if our audit committee approves or ratifies the transaction in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the policy. The policy does
not permit any director or executive officer to participate in the discussion of, or decision concerning, a related person transaction
in which he or she is the related party.
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Director
Independence
Nasdaq
listing standards require that a majority of our board of directors be independent. An “independent director” is defined
generally as a person other than an officer or employee of the company or its subsidiaries or any other individual having a relationship
which in the opinion of the company’s board of directors, would interfere with the director’s exercise of independent judgment
in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. Our board of directors has determined that Li Wei and Shu Wang are “independent
directors” as defined in Nasdaq listing standards and applicable SEC rules. Our independent directors have regularly scheduled
meetings at which only independent directors are present.
ITEM
14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
The
firm of UHY LLP, or UHY, currently acts as our independent registered public accounting firm. The following is a summary of fees paid
to UHY for services rendered.
Audit
Fees . Audit fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our year-end financial statements and
services that are normally provided by UHY in connection with regulatory filings. The aggregate fees billed by UHY for professional services
rendered for the audit of our annual financial statements, review of the financial information included in our Forms 10-Q for the respective
periods and other required filings with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 totaled $128,575 and $112,867, respectively.
Audit-Related
Fees. Audit-related services consist of fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to performance
of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees.” These services include attest
services that are not required by statute or regulation and consultations concerning financial accounting and reporting standards. The
aggregate fees billed by UHY for the review of our registration statements and other regulatory documents filed with SEC for the year
ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 totaled $9,960 and $0, respectively.
Tax
Fees . For the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, our independent registered public accounting firms did not render services to
us for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
All
Other Fees . For the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no fees billed for products and services provided by our independent
registered public accounting firm other than those set forth above.
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ITEM
15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND SCHEDULES
(a)
The
following documents are filed as part of this report:
Exhibit
No.
Description
1.1*
Underwriting Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, by and between the Company and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., as representative of the underwriters. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022).
2.1*
Business Combination Agreement, dated as of August 16, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 22, 2024).
3.1*
Memorandum and Articles of Association. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Registration Statement (No. 333-268188) filed with the SEC on December 13, 2022).
3.2*
Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022).
3.3*
Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 28, 2023).
3.4*
Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, dated December 18, 2024. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 19, 2024).
4.1*
Specimen Unit Certificate. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Registration Statement (No. 333-268188) filed with the SEC on December 13, 2022).
4.2*
Specimen Ordinary Share Certificate. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Registration Statement (No. 333-268188) filed with the SEC on December 13, 2022).
4.3*
Specimen Rights Certificate(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Registration Statement (No. 333-268188) filed with the SEC on December 13, 2022).
4.4*
Rights Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as rights agent. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022).
4.5*
Description of Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023).
10.1*
Promissory Note, dated June 3, 2022, issued to AlphaVest Management LLC. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Registration Statement (No. 333-268188) filed with the SEC on December 13, 2022).
10.2*
Letter Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, by and among the Company, its executive officers, its directors and AlphaVest Holding LP. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022).
10.3*
Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as trustee. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022).
10.4*
Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, by and among the Company, AlphaVest Holding, LP and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022).
10.5*
Securities Subscription Agreement, between the Registrant and the Sponsor dated February 7, 2022. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Registration Statement (No. 333-268188) filed with the SEC on December 13, 2022).
10.6*
Securities Subscription Agreement, between the Registrant and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. dated July 11, 2022. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to our Registration Statement (No. 333-268188) filed with the SEC on December 13, 2022).
10.7*
Private Placement Unit Purchase Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, by and between the Company and AlphaVest Holding LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022).
10.8*
Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, by and between the Company and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022).
10.9*
Form of Indemnity Agreement. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to our Registration Statement (No. 333-268188) filed with the SEC on December 13, 2022).
10.10*
Administrative Services Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, by and between the Company and AlphaVest Holding, LP. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022).
10.11*
Share Escrow Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, by and among the Company, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Initial Shareholders party thereto. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022).
10.12*
A Business Combination Marketing Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, by and between the Company and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022)
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10.13*
Amendment to the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated December 21, 2023, by and between AlphaVest Acquisition Corp and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 28, 2023).
10.14*
Form of Sponsor Support Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 22, 2024).
10.15*
Form of Transaction Support Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 22, 2024).
10.16*
Form of Lock-Up Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 22, 2024).
10.17*
Amendment to the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated December 18, 2024, by and between AlphaVest Acquisition Corp and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 19, 2024).
10.18
Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated January 6, 2025 by and between AlphaVest Acquisition Corp and TenX Global Capital LP.
10.19
Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated January 6, 2025 by and between AlphaVest Acquisition Corp and AMC Corporation.
10.20
Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated January 6, 2025 by and between AlphaVest Acquisition Corp and AMC Corporation.
10.21
Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated January 6, 2025 by and between AlphaVest Acquisition Corp and AMC Corporation.
10.22*
Termination, dated as of March 18, 2024, delivered by AlphaVest Acquisition Corp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on March 25, 2024).
10.23
Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated March 25, 2025 by and between AlphaVest Acquisition Corp and AMC Corporation.
10.24
Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated April 15, 2025 by and between AlphaVest Acquisition Corp and AMC Corporation.
14.1*
Form of Code of Ethics. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to our Registration Statement (No. 333-268188) filed with the SEC on December 13, 2022).
19.1
Insider Trading Policy
21.1**
List of Subsidiaries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2024)
31.1**
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2**
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1***
Certification of Chief 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***
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002
97.1*
AlphaVest Acquisition Corporation Clawback Policy. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 13, 2023, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2024.
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Item
16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the Cayman Islands, on the 14th day of April, 2025.
ALPHAVEST
ACQUISITION CORP
By:
/s/
Yong (David) Yan
Name:
Yong
(David) Yan
Title:
Principal
Executive Officer
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Annual Report has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Position
Date
/s/
Yong (David) Yan
Principal
Executive Officer and Director
April 14,
2025
Yong
(David) Yan
(Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/
Song (Steve) Jing
Principal
Financial Officer
April 14,
2025
Song
(Steve) Jing
(Principal
Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/
Pengfei Zheng
Pengfei
Zheng
Chairman
April 14,
2025
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ALPHAVEST
ACQUISITION CORP
INDEX
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB # 1195 )
F-2
Financial
Statements:
Balance Sheets
F-3
Statements of Operations
F-4
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
F-5
Statements of Cash Flows
F-6
Notes to the Financial Statements
F-7
F- 1
REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To
the Board of Directors and
Shareholders
of AlphaVest Acquisition Corp
Opinion
on the Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying balance sheets of AlphaVest Acquisition Corp (the Company) as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, and the related
statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December
31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
Substantial
Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to
the financial statements, the Company has no revenue, its business plan is dependent on the completion of a business combination and
the Company must liquidate if the business combination is not consummated within a specific period. These conditions raise substantial
doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding these matters are also described
in Note 1 to the financial statements. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of
this uncertainty.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were
we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an
understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our
audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error
or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ UHY LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022.
New York, New York
April 14, 2025
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ALPHAVEST
ACQUISITION CORP
BALANCE
SHEETS
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash
$ 4,215
$ 28,560
Prepaid expenses
3,789
34,573
Total Current Assets
8,004
63,133
Marketable securities held in trust account
18,000,701
50,880,604
Cash held in trust escrow account
55,000
-
Total Assets
$ 18,063,705
$ 50,943,737
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE ORDINARY SHARES, AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued offering costs and expenses
$ 488,308
$ 213,118
Other payable
125,000
-
Due to related party
9,837
9,837
Promissory notes – third party
507,046
-
Promissory notes – related party
623,449
165,000
Promissory notes
623,449
165,000
Total Current Liabilities
1,753,640
387,955
Total Liabilities
1,753,640
387,955
Commitments and contingencies
-
-
Ordinary shares subject to possible redemption ( 1,574,356
shares at $ 11.47
and 4,725,829 shares at $ 10.77
per share as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively)
18,055,701
50,880,604
Shareholders’ Deficit:
Preferred shares, $ 0.0001
par value; 2,000,000
shares authorized; none
issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
-
-
Ordinary shares, $ 0.0001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 2,280,500 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
228
228
Additional paid-in capital
-
-
Accumulated deficit
( 1,745,864 )
( 325,050 )
Total Shareholders’ Deficit
( 1,745,636 )
( 324,822 )
T otal Liabilities, Redeemable Ordinary Shares, and Shareholders’ Deficit
$ 18,063,705
$ 50,943,737
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHAVEST
ACQUISITION CORP
STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
2024
2023
For the Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Formation and operating costs
$ 870,821
$ 676,318
Loss from operations
( 870,821 )
( 676,318 )
Other Income:
Interest income on investments held in trust account
2,674,089
3,580,311
Unrealized loss on investments held in trust account
( 92,316 )
-
Bank interest income
7
181
Total other income
2,581,780
3,580,492
Net income
$ 1,710,959
$ 2,904,174
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding, ordinary shares subject to possible redemption
4,622,502
6,870,217
Basic and diluted net income per share, ordinary shares subject to redemption
$ 0.47
$ 0.45
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding, ordinary shares, non-redeemable
2,280,500
2,280,500
Basic and diluted net loss per share, ordinary shares, non-redeemable
$ ( 0.21 )
$ ( 0.09 )
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHAVEST
ACQUISITION CORP
STATEMENTS
OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR
THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
Ordinary shares
Amount
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit
Total
shareholders’ deficit
Balance as of January 1, 2024
2,280,500
$ 228
$ -
$ ( 325,050 )
$ ( 324,822 )
Accretion for ordinary shares subject to redemption amount (interest income)
-
-
-
( 2,581,773 )
( 2,581,773 )
Accretion for ordinary shares subject to redemption amount (extension deposit)
-
-
-
( 550,000 )
( 550,000 )
Net income
-
-
-
1,710,959
1,710,959
Balance as of December 31, 2024
2,280,500
$ 228
$ -
$ ( 1,745,864 )
$ ( 1,745,636 )
FOR
THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
Ordinary shares
Amount
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit
Total
shareholders’ equity (deficit)
Balance as of January 1, 2023
2,280,500
$ 228
$ 596,893
$ ( 42,578 )
$ 554,543
Balance
2,280,500
$ 228
$ 596,893
$ ( 42,578 )
$ 554,543
Accretion for ordinary shares subject to redemption amount (interest income)
-
-
( 596,893 )
( 3,021,646 )
( 3,618,539 )
Accretion for ordinary shares subject to redemption amount (extension deposit)
-
-
-
( 165,000 )
( 165,000 )
Net income
-
-
-
2,904,174
2,904,174
Balance as of December 31, 2023
2,280,500
$ 228
$ -
$ ( 325,050 )
$ ( 324,822 )
Balance
2,280,500
$ 228
$ -
$ ( 325,050 )
$ ( 324,822 )
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHAVEST
ACQUISITION CORP
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
2024
2023
For the Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$ 1,710,959
2,904,174
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Trust investment income
( 2,674,089 )
( 3,580,311 )
Unrealized loss on investments held in trust account
92,316
-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expense
122,423
80,578
Accounts payable and accrued offering costs and expenses
590,780
( 34,916 )
Other payable
125,000
-
Promissory note – related party
19,620
-
Promissory note – third party
43,646
-
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
30,655
( 630,475 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash deposited to trust account
( 495,000 )
( 165,000 )
Cash deposited to trust escrow account
( 55,000 )
-
Cash withdrawn from trust account in connection with redemption
35,956,676
23,282,936
Net cash provided by investing activities
35,406,676
23,117,936
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from promissory note – related party
55,000
165,000
Proceeds from promissory note – third party
440,000
-
Redemption of ordinary shares
( 35,956,676 )
( 23,282,936 )
Net cash used in financing activities
( 35,461,676 )
( 23,117,936 )
Net change in cash
( 24,345 )
( 630,475 )
Cash at beginning of period
28,560
659,035
Cash at end of period
$ 4,215
28,560
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities
Accretion for ordinary shares subject to redemption amount
$ 3,131,773
$ 3,580,311
Accrued expenses converted to promissory note– related party
$ 267,426
$ -
Accrued expenses converted to promissory note – third party
$ 48,164
$ -
Prepaid expenses paid by promissory note – third party
$ 91,639
$ -
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHAVEST
ACQUISITION CORP
NOTES
TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE
1 - ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
AlphaVest
Acquisition Corp (the “Company”) was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on January 14, 2022. The Company was formed for the
purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination
with one or more businesses (the “Business Combination”).
The
Company is not limited to a particular industry or sector for purposes of consummating a Business Combination. The Company is 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 December 31, 2024, the Company had not commenced any operations. All activity through December 31, 2024 relates to the Company’s
formation and the initial public offering (“IPO”), which is described below, and subsequent to the IPO, identifying a target
company for a Business Combination. The Company will not generate any operating revenues until after the completion an initial Business
Combination, at the earliest. The Company will generate non-operating income in the form of interest income from the proceeds derived
from the IPO. The Company has selected December 31 as its fiscal year end.
The
registration statement for the Company’s IPO (the “Registration Statement”) was declared effective on December 19,
2022. On December 22, 2022, the Company consummated the IPO of 6,000,000 units, (“Units” and, with respect to the ordinary
shares included in the Units being offered, the “Public Shares”), generating gross proceeds of $ 60,000,000 , which is described
in Note 3, and the sale of 390,000 Units (the “Private Placement Units”) at a price of $ 10.00 per Private Placement Unit
in private placements to AlphaVest Holding LP (the “Sponsor”) that was closed simultaneously with the IPO.
Following
the closing of the IPO on December 22, 2022, an amount of $ 61,200,000 ($ 10.20 per Unit) from the net proceeds of the sale of the Units
in the IPO and the Private Placement (as defined in Note 4) was placed in the trust account. The funds held in the trust account may
be invested in U.S. government securities, within the meaning set forth in Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended (the “Investment Company Act”), with a maturity of 185 days or less or in any open-ended investment company that
holds itself out as a money market fund selected by the Company meeting the conditions of Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act, as
determined by the Company, until the earlier of: (i) the completion of a Business Combination or (ii) the distribution of the trust account,
as described below.
On
December 29, 2022, EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. (“EBC”) fully exercised their over-allotment option, resulting in an additional
900,000 Units issued for an aggregate amount of $ 9,000,000 . In connection with EBC’s full exercise of their over-allotment option,
the Company also consummated the sale of an additional 40,500 Private Units at $ 10.00 per Private Unit, generating total proceeds of
$ 405,000 .
The
Company will have until the last Extended Date, September 22, 2025 to consummate a Business Combination (the “Combination Period”).
However, if the Company has not completed 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 not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem
100 % of the 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 and not previously released to us to pay our taxes, if any (less up to $ 100,000 of interest to pay dissolution
expenses), divided by the number of then issued and outstanding Public Shares, which redemption will completely extinguish the rights
of the Public Shareholders as shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidating distributions, if any), and (iii) as promptly
as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of the Company’s remaining Public Shareholders and its
Board of Directors, liquidate and dissolve, subject in each case to the Company’s obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide
for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
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Extension
On
December 21, 2023, the Company held a special meeting of shareholders, at which the Company’s shareholders approved (i) an amendment
to the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the “Extension Amendment”) and (ii) an amendment
(the “Trust Agreement Amendment”) to the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated December 19, 2022, with Continental
Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Pursuant to the Trust Agreement Amendment, the Company has extended the date by which it has to complete
a business combination from December 22, 2023 (the “Termination Date”) up to 10 times, with the first extension comprised
of three months, and the subsequent 9 extensions comprised of one month each from the Termination Date, or extended date, as applicable,
to December 22, 2024. In connection with the shareholders’ vote at the special meeting, an aggregate of 2,174,171 shares with redemption
value of approximately $ 23,282,936 (approximately $ 10.71 per share) of the Company’s ordinary
shares were tendered for redemption.
On
December 18, 2024, the Company held another extraordinary general meeting (the “ 2024 Extraordinary General Meeting ”)
at which the shareholders of the Company voted on three proposals: (i) a proposal, by special resolution, to amend the Company’s
Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association to (a) extend the date by which the Company must consummate a business
combination up to nine (9) times from December 22, 2024 to September 22, 2025 (the “ Revised Termination Date ”), each
by an additional one (1) month, for a total of up to nine (9) months, assuming a business combination has not occurred, and (b) delete
the provision (the “ Redemption Limitation ”) that the Company shall not redeem public shares to the extent that such
redemption would cause the Company’s net tangible assets to be less than $ 5,000,001 ; (ii) a proposal, by ordinary resolution, to
further amend the Trust Agreement to effectuate the foregoing extension and depositing into the Trust Account $ 55,000 per one-month extension
two (2) days prior to such extension (assuming a business combination has not occurred) in exchange for a non-interest bearing, unsecured
promissory note payable upon the consummation of a business combination; and (iii) a proposal, by ordinary resolution, to adjourn the
2024 Extraordinary General Meeting, to a later date or dates, if necessary. In connection with the shareholders’ vote at the 2024
Extraordinary General Meeting, shareholders of 3,151,473 ordinary shares of the Company exercised their right to redeem such shares (the
“ 2024 Redemption ”) for a pro rata portion of the funds held in the Trust Account. As a result, approximately $ 35,956,676
(approximately $ 11.41 per share) was removed from the Trust Account to pay such holders and approximately $ 17,962,587 remained in the
Trust Account. Following the 2024 Redemptions, the Company had 3,854,856 ordinary shares outstanding.
On
May 2, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note to a potential target, pursuant to which the Company could borrow an aggregate of $ 440,000
(the “Extension Note 2”) to cover expenses in connection with the extension of Business Combination Period. Principal of
this Extension Note 2 may be drawn down from time to time prior to the Maturity Date upon written request from the Company. On January
6, 2025, the promissory note was amended and restated to extend the maturity date to promptly after the date the business combination
is consummated. On March 25, 2025, the promissory note was further amended to increase the principal amount to $ 935,000 .
As
of April 14, 2025, an aggregate of $ 880,000 was deposited into trust account and trust escrow account to extend the business combination
period to April 22, 2025.
Proposed
Business Combination
On
August 11, 2023, the Company (at and after the Merger Effective Date, “PubCo”) entered into a business combination agreement
(the “Business Combination Agreement”) with AV Merger Sub, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and Wanshun Technology Industrial Group Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Wanshun”).
On
March 18, 2024, the Company delivered to Wanshun a Notice of Termination of Business Combination (the “Termination”), in
which the Business Combination Agreement was terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(e) of the Business Combination Agreement. The termination
of the Business Combination Agreement is effective as of March 18, 2024.
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For
additional information regarding the Transactions, the Business Combination Agreement, Notice of Termination of Business Combination
and Wanshun, see the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on August
14, 2023, August 17, 2023 and March 25, 2024.
On
May 2, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note to AMC (defined below) (the “Extension Note 2”), pursuant to which the
Company could borrow an aggregate of $ 440,000 to cover expenses in connection with the extension of Business Combination Period. The
Extension Note 2 bears no interest. The entire unpaid principal balance of this Note shall be payable on the earlier of: (i) December
12, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date on which Maker consummates an initial business combination. Upon receiving due notification
by the Company of the closing of a business combination, AMC shall convert the unpaid principal balance under Extension Note 2 into a
number of shares of non-transferable, non-redeemable, ordinary shares of the Company equal to: (x) the principal amount of this Extension
Note 2 being converted, divided by (y) the conversion price of Ten Dollars ($ 10.00 ), rounded up to the nearest whole number of shares,
with such conversion to be effective immediately prior to the closing the such business combination. On January 6, 2025, the promissory
note was amended and restated to extend the maturity date to promptly after the date the business combination is consummated. On March
25, 2025, the promissory note was further amended to increase the principal amount to $ 935,000 . As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $ 440,000
and $ 0 were outstanding, respectively.
On
May 2, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note to AMC (the “Promissory Note 2”), pursuant to which the Company could borrow
up to an aggregate of $ 126,000 . The Promissory Note 2 bears no interest. The entire unpaid principal balance of this Promissory Note
2 shall be payable on the earlier of: (i) December 12, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date on which Maker consummates an initial business
combination. Upon receiving due notification by the Company of the closing of a business combination, AMC shall convert the unpaid principal
balance under Promissory Note 2 into a number of shares of non-transferable, non-redeemable, ordinary shares of the Company equal to:
(x) the principal amount of this Promissory Note 2 being converted, divided by (y) the conversion price of Ten Dollars ($ 10.00 ), rounded
up to the nearest whole number of shares, with such conversion to be effective immediately prior to the closing the such business combination.
On January 6, 2025, the promissory note was amended and restated to extend the maturity date to promptly after the date the business
combination is consummated. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $ 126,000 and $ 0 were outstanding, respectively.
On
August 16, 2024, the Company entered into a business combination agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with AV Merger Sub, wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and AMC Corporation, a Washington corporation (“AMC”). Upon the
terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, an in accordance with applicable law, Merger Sub will merge with AMC, with
AMC surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
On October 11, 2024, the Company issued a
third non-interest-bearing promissory note to AMC (the “Promissory 3”) pursuant to which the Company could borrow up to
an aggregate of $ 100,000
to cover the Company’s working capital requirements. The promissory note is due and payable on the earlier of: (i) December
31, 2024, or (ii) promptly after the date on which the business combination is consummated. On January 6, 2025, the promissory note
was amended and restated to (i) extend the maturity date to promptly after the date the business combination is consummated, and
(ii) increase the principal amount to $ 200,000 .
On April 13, 2025, the Company further amended and restated the promissory note to extend the principal amount of the note to $ 350,000 . As of December 31, 2024, $ 57,449 was outstanding.
Going
Concern Consideration and Management Liquidity Plans
As
of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash of $ 4,215 and working capital deficit of $ 1,745,636 . Subsequent to the consummation of the
IPO, the Company expects to continue to incur significant professional costs to remain as a publicly traded company and to incur significant
transaction costs in pursuit of the consummation of a Business Combination. The Company expects that it will need additional capital
to satisfy its needs for paying these costs. Although certain of the Company’s initial shareholders or their affiliates may loan
the Company funds, there’s no guarantee that the Company will receive such funds.
In
connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” management
believes that the Company will not have sufficient working capital to meet its needs through the earlier of the consummation of the initial
Business Combination or one year from the issuance date of this financial statements. There is no assurance that the Company’s
plan to consummate a business combination will be successful. If a Business Combination is not consummated by the relevant period, there
will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution. As a result, there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability
to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued.
The financial statement does not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the uncertainty.
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On
September 13, 2024, the Company received a written notice (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The
Nasdaq Stock Market LLC notifying the Company that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(2) (the “Minimum
Total Holders Rule”), which requires the Company to have at least 400 total holders for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global
Market. The Notice stated that the Company had 45 calendar days, or until October 28, 2024, to submit a plan to regain compliance with
the Minimum Total Holders Rule. In connection with this Notice, the Company determined to voluntarily transfer the listing of its securities
from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market, which has a lower holder requirement. On November 12, 2024, the Company received
notification that its voluntary application to transfer the listing of its ordinary shares, units, and rights from the Nasdaq Global
Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market was approved by the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. The Company’s
securities began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of trading on November 14, 2024. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to satisfy all the requirements for continued listing on Nasdaq.
If the Company’s securities were delisted prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, it could negatively impact the
Company’s ability to consummate such Business Combination for the reasons described below.
NOTE
2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary and are presented
in U.S. dollars in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.
Emerging
Growth Company
The
Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities
Act”), as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, as amended (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 independent registered public accounting firm 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.
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 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.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of the financial statement in conformity with US 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 financial
statement.
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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 financial statement, 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
significantly from those estimates.
Cash
and cash equivalents
The
Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
The Company had a cash balance of $ 4,215 and $ 28,560 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Investments
Held in Trust Account
The
Company’s portfolio of investments held in the trust account is comprised of investments only in U.S. government securities with
a maturity 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. The Company’s investments held in the trust account are classified
as trading securities. Trading securities are presented on the 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 earned on marketable
securities held in trust account in the accompanying statements of operations. The estimated fair value of investments held in the trust
account is determined using available market information. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the trust account had balance of $ 18,000,701
and $ 50,880,604 , respectively. The interest earned from the trust account totaled $ 2,581,773 and $ 3,580,311 for the year ended December
31, 2024 and 2023, respectively , which were fully reinvested
into the trust account as earned and unrealized gain on investments and therefore presented as an adjustment to the operating activities
in the Statement of Cash Flows.
Cash
held in Trust Escrow Account
As
of December 31, 2024, the Company had $ 55,000 in cash held in the trust escrow account which not yet been deposited to Trust Account.
Once deposited, the full amount will be invested in U.S. government securities with a maturity of 185 days or less or in money market
funds.
Income
Taxes
The
Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes under ASC 740, “ Income Taxes .” Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial
statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to
be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period
that included the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected
to be realized.
ASC
740 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions
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. 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 December 31, 2024
and 2023. The Company is currently not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material
deviation from its position.
There
is currently no taxation imposed on income by the Government of the Cayman Islands. In accordance with Cayman income tax regulations,
income taxes are not levied on the Company. Consequently, income taxes are not reflected in the Company’s financial statement.
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Net
Income (Loss) per Ordinary Shares
The
Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements of FASB ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. The statements of operations include
a presentation of income (loss) per redeemable share and income (loss) per non-redeemable share following the two-class method of income
per share. In order to determine the net income (loss) attributable to both the redeemable shares and non-redeemable shares, the Company
first considered the undistributed income (loss) allocable to both the redeemable shares and non-redeemable shares and the undistributed
income (loss) is calculated using the total net loss less any dividends paid. The Company then allocated the undistributed income (loss)
ratably based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding between the redeemable and non-redeemable shares. Any remeasurement
of the accretion to redemption value of the common shares subject to possible redemption was considered to be dividends paid to the public
shareholders. As of December 31, 2024, the Company did not have any dilutive securities and other contracts that could, potentially,
be exercised or converted into ordinary shares and then share in the earnings of the Company. As a result, diluted income (loss) per
share is the same as basic income (loss) per share for the period presented.
The
net income (loss) per share presented in the statements of operations is based on the following:
SCHEDULE
OF NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Redeemable
Non-Redeemable
Redeemable
Non-Redeemable
For the Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Redeemable
Non-Redeemable
Redeemable
Non-Redeemable
Particulars
Shares
Shares
Shares
Shares
Basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share:
Weighted-average shares outstanding
4,622,502
2,280,500
6,870,217
2,280,500
Ownership percentage
67 %
33 %
75 %
25 %
Numerators:
Allocation of net loss including accretion of temporary equity
( 951,429 )
( 469,385 )
( 631,513 )
( 209,624 )
Interest earned on investment held in trust account
2,581,773
-
3,580,311
-
Accretion of temporary equity to redemption value (extension deposit)
550,000
-
165,000
-
Allocation of net income/(loss)
2,180,344
( 469,385 )
3,113,798
( 209,624 )
Denominators:
Weighted-average shares outstanding
4,622,502
2,280,500
6,870,217
2,280,500
Basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share
0.47
( 0.21 )
0.45
( 0.09 )
Concentration
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash accounts in a financial institution,
which, at times, may exceed the Federal Depository Insurance Coverage of $ 250,000 . The Company has not experienced losses on these accounts
and management believes the Company is not exposed to significant risks on such accounts.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
The
fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under ASC 820, “ Fair Value
Measurement ,” approximates the carrying amounts represented in the balance sheet, primarily due to their short-term nature.
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Ordinary
Shares Subject to Possible Redemption
The
Company accounts for its ordinary shares subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance enumerated in ASC 480 “ Distinguishing
Liabilities from Equity ”. Ordinary shares subject to mandatory redemption is classified as a liability instrument and is measured
at fair value. Conditionally redeemable ordinary shares (including 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. At all other times, ordinary shares is classified as stockholders’ equity. The Company’s
ordinary shares feature certain redemption rights that are considered by the Company to be outside of the Company’s control and
subject to the occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, at December
31, 2024 and 2023, the ordinary shares subject to possible redemption in the amount of $ 18,055,701
and $ 50,880,604 , respectively, are presented as temporary equity, outside of the shareholders’ equity section of the Company’s
balance sheet.
At
December 31, 2024, the ordinary shares reflected in the balance sheets are reconciled in the following table:
SCHEDULE
OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING PROCEEDS TO COMMON STOCK SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE REDEMPTION
Ordinary Shares subject to possible redemption, December 31, 2023
$ 50,880,604
Less:
Withdrawn in connection with redemption
( 35,956,676 )
Plus:
Accretion for ordinary shares subject to redemption (income earned on investment held in trust account)
2,581,773
Accretion for ordinary shares subject to redemption (extension deposit)
550,000
Ordinary shares subject to possible redemption, December 31, 2024
$ 18,055,701
Convertible
Promissory Note
The
Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own
Equity (Subtopic 815-40) (“ASU 2020-06”) and accounts for its convertible promissory notes as debt (liability) on the balance
sheet. The Company’s assessment of the embedded conversion feature (see Note 1 - Organization and Business Operations) considers
the derivative scope exception guidance under ASC 815 pertaining to equity classification of contracts in an entity’s own equity.
The conversion feature of these promissory notes meets the definition of a derivative instrument. However, bifurcation of conversion
feature from the debt host is not required because the conversion feature meets ASC 815 scope exception, as the promissory notes are
convertible in shares of the Company’s common stock which is considered indexed to the Company’s own stock and classified
in stockholders’ equity.
Recent
Accounting Standards
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment
Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU require disclosures, on an annual and
interim basis, of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating officer decision maker (“CODM”),
as well as the aggregate amount of other segment items included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss. The ASU requires that
a public entity disclose the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of segment
profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. Public entities will be required to provide all
annual disclosures currently required by Topic 280 in interim periods, and entities with a single reportable segment are required to provide
all the disclosures required by the amendments in this ASU and existing segment disclosures in Topic 280. This ASU is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption
permitted. This was effective for the Company during the year ended December 31, 2024,
and did not have a material impact to the financial statements.
Management
does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect
on the Company’s financial statements.
NOTE
3 - INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
Pursuant
to the IPO, the Company sold 6,000,000 Units at a price of $ 10.00 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one share of ordinary shares and one
right to receive one-tenth (1/10) of one ordinary shares upon the consummation of the Company’s initial business combination one
right (“Public Right”). Ten Public Rights will entitle the holder to one share of ordinary shares (see Note 7). We will not
issue fractional shares and only whole shares will trade, so unless you purchase units in multiple of tens, you will not be able to receive
or trade the fractional shares underlying the rights. On December 29, 2022, EBC fully exercised their over-allotment option, resulting
in an additional 900,000 Units issued for an aggregate amount of $ 9,000,000 . See Note 1 for further details.
NOTE
4 - PRIVATE PLACEMENTS
Simultaneously
with the closing of the IPO, the Company consummated the private sale of 390,000 Private Placement Units. Each Unit consists of one share
of ordinary shares and one right to receive one-tenth (1/10) of one share of ordinary shares upon the consummation of the Company’s
initial business combination (“Private Right”). The proceeds from the sale of the Private Placement Units were added to the
net proceeds from the IPO held in the trust account. If the Company does not complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period,
the proceeds from the sale of the Private 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). The Private Placement Units (including the underlying securities) will not be
transferable, assignable, or salable until the completion of a Business Combination, subject to certain exceptions.
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In
connection with EBC’s full exercise of their over-allotment option, the Company also consummated the sale of an additional 40,500
Private Units at $ 10.00 per Private Unit, generating total proceeds of $ 405,000 .
NOTE
5 - RELATED PARTIES
On
February 7, 2022, the sponsor received 1,725,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares in exchange for $ 25,000 paid for deferred offering
costs borne by the founder. Up to 225,000 of such founder shares are subject to forfeiture to the extent that EBC’s over-allotment
is not exercised in full. As a result of EBC’s election to fully exercise their over-allotment option on December 29, 2022, no
founder shares are currently subject to forfeiture.
On
April 18, 2023, AlphaVest Holding LP, one of our sponsors, transferred an aggregate of 1,035,000 founder shares to Peace Capital Limited,
our other sponsor.
The
Sponsors have agreed, subject to limited exceptions, not to transfer, assign or sell any of the Founder Shares until the earlier to occur
of: (A) six months after the completion of the initial Business Combination and (B) the date on which we complete a liquidation, merger,
share exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction after our initial business combination that results in all of our public
shareholders having the right to exchange their ordinary shares for cash, securities or other property.
As
of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the amounts due to related parties were $ 516,883 and $ 174,837 , respectively, which is expected to be settled
upon the consummation of the business combination.
Administrative
Services Agreement
Commencing
on the date the Units are first listed on the Nasdaq, the Company has agreed to pay TenX Global Capital LP a total of $ 10,000 per month
for office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative support. Upon completion of the Initial Business Combination or the Company’s
liquidation, the Company will cease paying these monthly fees. For the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred $ 120,000
in fees respectively for these services with $ 0 and $ 96,129 paid, respectively.
Promissory
Notes - Related Party
On
June 3, 2022, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note to the Sponsor (the “Promissory Note”), pursuant to which the
Company could borrow up to an aggregate of $ 150,000 to cover expenses related to the IPO. On April 11, 2024, the Company amended and
restated the Promissory Note with AlphaVest Holding LP to extend the maturity date to the earlier of: (i) September 12, 2024 or (ii)
promptly after the date of the consummation of the business combination. The Promissory Note expired on September 12, 2024. As of December
31, 2024 and 2023, $ 0 was outstanding.
On
December 21, 2023, Alphavest Holding LP, one of the Sponsor, agreed to loan the Company $ 165,000 (as amended and restated, the “Extension
Note”) to cover expenses in connection with extensions of Business Combination Period. The Extension Note is unsecured, interest-free
and payable on the earlier of: (i) March 22, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date on which the Company consummates a Business Combination
(such earlier date, the “Maturity Date”). The Company may request, from time to time, up to $ 715,000 in drawdowns under this
Extension Note to be used for extension payments related to the Company’s Business Combination. Principal of this Extension Note
may be drawn down from time to time prior to the Maturity Date upon written request from the Company. On April 15, 2024, the Company
amended and restated the Extension Note with AlphaVest Holding LP to increase the principal amount to $ 715,000 extend the maturity date
to the earlier of: (i) September 12, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date of the consummation of the business combination. On October
25, 2024, the promissory note was further amended and restated to extend the maturity date to promptly after the date the business combination
is consummated. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $ 220,000
and $ 165,000 were outstanding respectively.
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On
March 12, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note to TenX Global Capital LP (the “Promissory Note 1”), pursuant to which
the Company could borrow up to an aggregate of $ 400,000 . The entire unpaid principal balance of this Note shall be payable on the earlier
of: (i) September 12, 2024 (six (6) months from the issuing of this Note) or (ii) promptly after the date on which Maker consummates
an initial business combination (a “Business Combination”) (such earlier date, the “Maturity Date”) (as described
in its initial public offering prospectus dated December 19, 2022 (the “Prospectus”)). On
October 21, 2024, the Company amended and restated the Promissory Note with AlphaVest Holding LP to extend the maturity date to the earlier
of: (i) December 12, 2024 or (ii) promptly after the date of the consummation of the business combination. On January 6, 2025, the promissory
note was further amended and restated to extend the maturity date to promptly after the date the business combination is consummated.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $ 287,046 and $ 0 were outstanding, respectively.
Website
Service
On
February 22, 2024 and 2023, the Company has agreed to pay TenX Global Capital LP a total of $ 537 and $ 784 for annual website service,
respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred $ 559 and $ 784 in fees for these services, respectively.
NOTE
6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCY
Registration
Rights
The
holders of the Founder Shares, ordinary shares issued to EBC, Private Placement Units and Units that may be issued upon conversion of
Working Capital Loans (and all underlying securities) will be entitled to registration rights pursuant to a registration rights agreement
signed prior to or on the effective date of Proposed Public Offering requiring the Company to register such securities for resale. The
holders of these securities will be entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form registration demands, that the Company
register such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration
statements filed subsequent to completion of a Business Combination and rights to require the Company to register for resale such securities
pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. However, the registration rights agreement provides that the Company will not be required
to effect or permit any registration or cause any registration statement to become effective until the securities covered thereby are
released from their lock-up restrictions. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration
statements.
Underwriting
Agreement
The
Company and EBC signed an engagement letter which was amended on September 15, 2022, pursuant to which, the Company will grant EBC 45-day
option from the date of Proposed Public Offering to purchase up to 900,000 additional Units to cover over-allotments, if any, at the
Proposed Public Offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. On December 29, 2022, EBC fully exercised the over-allotment.
EBC was paid a cash underwriting discount of $ 1,725,000 in the aggregate.
Business
Combination Marketing Agreement
The
Company has engaged EBC as an advisor in connection with its Business Combination to assist in holding meetings with the Company stockholders
to discuss the potential Business Combination and the target business’ attributes, introduce the Company to potential investors
that are interested in purchasing its securities in connection with its initial Business Combination and assist with press releases and
public filings in connection with the Business Combination. The Company will pay EBC a cash fee for such services upon the consummation
of its initial business combination in an amount equal to 3.5 % of the gross proceeds of the IPO, or $ 2,415,000 in aggregate. In addition,
the Company will pay EBC a cash fee in an amount equal to 1.0 % of the total consideration payable in the initial Business Combination
if it introduces the Company to the target business with whom it completes an initial Business Combination.
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NOTE
7 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preference
Shares - The Company is authorized to issue 2,000,000 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 December
31, 2024, there were no shares of preference shares issued or outstanding.
Ordinary
Shares - The Company is authorized to issue 200,000,000 ordinary shares with a par value of $ 0.0001 per share Holders of ordinary
shares are entitled to one vote for each share .
On
February 7, 2022, the Sponsor received 1,725,000 shares of the Company’s ordinary
shares in exchange for $ 25,000 paid for deferred offering costs borne by the Founder. Out of the
1,725,000 ordinary shares, an aggregate of up to 225,000 ordinary shares were subject to forfeiture to the extent that the over-allotment
option is not exercised in full or in part so that the number of Founder Shares will equal 20 % of the Company’s issued and outstanding
ordinary shares after the Public Offering (excluding Private Shares).
On
July 11, 2022, EBC received an aggregate of 125,000 ordinary shares (“EBC Founder Shares”) for an aggregate purchase price
of $ 1,750 , or approximately $ 0.014 per share. The Company estimated the fair value of the EBC founder shares to be $ 1,812 based upon
the price of the founder shares issued to the Sponsor. The holders of the EBC founder shares have agreed not to transfer, assign or sell
any such shares until the completion of a Business Combination. In addition, the holders have agreed (i) to waive their conversion rights
(or right to participate in any tender offer) with respect to such shares in connection with the completion of a Business Combination
and (ii) to waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the trust account with respect to such shares if the Company fails to
complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period.
On
December 22, 2022, the Sponsor and EBC received an aggregate of 390,000 private units ( 365,000 private units purchased by the Sponsor
and 25,000 private units purchased by EBC) at a price of $ 10.00 per unit for a total purchase price of $ 3,900,000 in a private placement.
On
December 29, 2022, as a result of the EBC’s election to fully exercise their over-allotment option, the Sponsor and EBC received
additional 40,500 private units on a pro rata basis ( 37,904 private units purchased by the Sponsor and 2,596 private units purchased
by EBC) at a price of $ 10.00 per unit.
As
of December 31, 2024
and 2023, there were 2,280,500 ordinary shares issued and outstanding, excluding 1,574,356 and 4,725,829
ordinary shares subject to possible redemption which are presented as temporary equity as
of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Rights
- Except in cases where the Company is not the surviving company in a business combination, each holder of a right will automatically
receive one-tenth (1/10) of one share of ordinary shares upon consummation of a Business Combination. The Company will not issue fractional
shares in connection with an exchange of rights. Fractional shares will either be rounded down to the nearest whole share or otherwise
addressed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Cayman law. In the event the Company is not the surviving company upon completion
of the Business Combination, each holder of a right will be required to affirmatively convert his, her or its rights in order to receive
the one-tenth (1/10) of one ordinary shares underlying each right upon consummation of the Business Combination. If the Company is unable
to complete a Business Combination within the required time period and the Company redeems the public shares for the funds held in the
trust account, holders of rights will not receive any of such funds for their rights and the rights will expire worthless.
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NOTE
8 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The
Company follows the guidance in ASC 820 for its financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at each
reporting period and non-financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at least annually.
The
fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities reflects management’s estimate of amounts that the Company would
have received in connection with the sale of the assets or paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets and liabilities, the Company
seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and to minimize the use of unobservable
inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities). The following fair value hierarchy is
used to classify assets and liabilities based on the observable inputs and unobservable inputs used in order to value the assets and
liabilities:
Level
1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which
transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level
2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets
or liabilities and quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level
3: Unobservable inputs based on our assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The
following table presents information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December
31, 2024 and 2023 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value. At
December 31, 2024, the Company has recognized the unrealizes loss of $ 92,316 .
SCHEDULE
OF ASSETS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS
Date
Trading Securities
Level
Fair Value
December 31, 2024
Marketable securities held in the trust account
1
$ 18,000,701
December 31, 2023
Marketable securities held in the trust account
1
$ 50,880,604
NOTE
9 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The
Company evaluated subsequent events and transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date up to the date that the financial statements
were issued. Based upon this review, the Company identified the following subsequent events that require disclosure in the financial
statements.
On
January 6, 2025, Promissory Note 1, Promissory Note 2, and Extension Note 2 were further amended and restated to extend the maturity
date to promptly after the date the business combination is consummated. Promissory Note 3 was amended and restated to (i) extend
the maturity date to promptly after the date the business combination is consummated, and (ii) increase the principal amount to
$ 200,000 .
On March 25, 2025, Extension Note 2 was further amended to increase the principal amount to $ 935,000 . On April 13, 2025, the Company further amended and restated the
Promissory Note to extend the principal amount of the note to $ 350,000 .
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