Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.
References in this report
to “we,” “us” or the “Company” refer to Oxus Acquisition Corp. References to our “management”
or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors, and references to the “Sponsor” refer to Oxus Capital
Pte. Ltd. The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in
conjunction with the condensed financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Report. Certain information contained
in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
All
statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q including, without limitation, statements
under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding our financial
position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward looking statements. When used
in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,”
“expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,”
or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, identify forward looking statements.
Such forward looking statements are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available
to, our management. No assurance can be given that results in any forward-looking statement will be achieved and actual results could
be affected by one or more factors, which could cause them to differ materially. The cautionary statements made in this Quarterly Report
should be read as being applicable to all forward-looking statements whenever they appear in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. For these
statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors,
including but not limited to, those detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All subsequent written or oral
forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph.
Overview
We are a blank check company
incorporated in the Cayman Islands on February 3, 2021 for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share
purchase, reorganization or similar Business Combination with one or more businesses (a “Business Combination”). We intend
to effectuate our initial Business Combination using cash from the proceeds of our Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private
Warrants, our shares, debt or a combination of cash, equity and debt.
We expect to continue to incur
significant costs in the pursuit of our acquisition plans. We cannot assure you that our plans to complete a Business Combination will
be successful.
Results of Operations
We have neither engaged
in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from inception through June 30, 2022, were organizational
activities and those necessary to prepare for the Initial Public Offering, described below. We do not expect to generate any
operating revenues until after the completion of our Business Combination. We expect to generate non-operating income in the form of
interest income or dividend income on marketable securities held after the Initial Public Offering. We incur expenses as a result of
being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence
expenses.
For the three months ended
June 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $0.29 million, which consisted of dividend income of $0.25 million, offset
by operating expenses of $0.54 million.
For the three months ended
June 30, 2021, there was no activity.
For the six months ended June
30, 2022, we had a net loss of $0.84 million, which consisted of dividend income of $0.26 million, offset
by operating expenses of $1.10 million.
For the period from February
3, 2021 (inception) through June 30, 2021, we had a net loss of $18,708, which consisted of formation expenses.
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Liquidity
Until the consummation of
the Initial Public Offering, our only source of liquidity was an initial purchase of ordinary shares by the Sponsor and loans from the
Sponsor.
On September 8, 2021, the
Company consummated the Initial Public Offering of 15,000,000 units, at a price of $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $150.00
million. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 8,400,000 Private Warrants at a price
of $1.00 per warrant in a private placement to Sponsor and the underwriters, generating gross proceeds of $8.40 million. On September
13, 2021, the underwriters exercised the over-allotment option in full and purchased an additional 2,250,000 units, generating gross proceeds
of $22.50 million. In connection with the underwriters’ full exercise of the over-allotment option, the Company issued an additional
900,000 private warrants at a price of $1.00 per warrant in a private placement to Sponsor and the underwriters, generating gross proceeds
of $0.90 million.
Following the Initial Public
Offering and the private placement, a total of $175.95 million was placed in the Trust Account (at $10.20 per Unit). We incurred $4.15
million in transaction costs, including $3.45 million of underwriting fees and $0.70 million of other offering costs.
For the six months ended
June 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $0.40 million. Net loss of $0.84 million was offset by the dividend received
of $0.26 million. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $0.71 million of total cash for operating activities.
For the period from February
3, 2021 (inception) through June 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $17,918. Net loss was of $18,708. Changes in operating
assets and liabilities provided $790 of total cash for operating activities.
As of June 30, 2022 and December
31, 2021, we had cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account of $176.22 million and $175.95 million respectively. We intend to
use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account
to complete our Business Combination. To the extent that our capital stock or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete
our Business Combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of
the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.
As of June 30, 2022 and December
31, 2021, we had cash of $0.73 million and $1.12 million outside of the Trust Account, respectively. We intend to use the funds held outside
the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses,
travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, review
corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, and structure, negotiate and complete a Business Combination.
In order to fund working capital
deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a 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. If we complete a Business Combination,
we may repay such loaned amounts out of the proceeds of the Trust Account released to us. In the event that a 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 $1,500,000 of such loans may be convertible into Private Warrants, at a price
of $1.00 per warrant, at the option of the lender. The warrants would be identical to the Private Warrants.
Going Concern
In connection with the Company’s
assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with ASC Topic 205-40 Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern,
the Company has until March 8, 2023 to consummate a Business Combination. If a Business Combination is not consummated by this date and
an extension not requested by the Sponsor, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution of the Company. Although the
Company intends to consummate a Business Combination on or before March 8, 2023, it is uncertain that the Company will be able to consummate
a Business Combination by this time. Management has determined that the liquidity condition, coupled with the mandatory liquidation, should
a Business Combination not occur and an extension is not requested by the Sponsor, and potential subsequent dissolution raises substantial
doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s plan is to complete a business combination
or obtain an extension on or prior to March 8, 2023, however it is uncertain that the Company will be able to consummate a Business Combination
or obtain an extension by this time. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should the Company
be required to liquidate after March 8, 2023.
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As of June 30, 2022, the Company
had $0.73 million in its operating bank account, $176.22 million of cash held in the Trust Account to be used for a Business Combination
or to repurchase or redeem its ordinary shares in connection therewith and a working capital of $0.19 million.
Until the consummation of
a Business Combination, the Company will be using the funds not held in the Trust Account for identifying and evaluating prospective acquisition
candidates, performing due diligence on prospective target businesses, paying for travel expenditures, selecting the target business to
acquire, and structuring, negotiating and consummating the Business Combination.
The Company will need to raise
additional capital through loans or additional investments from its Sponsor, shareholders, officers, directors, or third parties. The
Company’s officers, directors and Sponsor may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds, from time to time or at any time,
in whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet the Company’s working capital needs. Accordingly, the
Company may not be able to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to take
additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the
pursuit of a potential transaction, and reducing overhead expenses. The Company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be
available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets
or liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2022. We do not participate in transactions that
create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would
have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. We have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing
arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial
assets.
Contractual Obligations
We do not have any long-term
debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities, other than described below.
We have engaged EarlyBirdCapital,
Inc. and Sova Capital Limited as advisors in connection with our Business Combination to assist us in holding meetings with our shareholders
to discuss the potential Business Combination and the target business’ attributes, introduce us to potential investors that are
interested in purchasing our securities in connection with our initial Business Combination, assist us in obtaining shareholder approval
for the Business Combination and assist us with our press releases and public filings in connection with the Business Combination. We
will pay EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. and Sova Capital Limited a cash fee of up to an aggregate of $5.23 million for such services upon the
consummation of our initial Business Combination (exclusive of any applicable finders’ fees which might become payable); provided
that up to 25% of the fee may be allocated at our sole discretion to other FINRA members that assist us in identifying or consummating
an initial Business Combination.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported.
Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. The Company has identified the following as its critical accounting policies:
Warrants
We do not use derivative instruments
to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. We evaluate all of our financial instruments, including issued stock
purchase warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives, pursuant
to ASC 480 and ASC 815-15.
We account for the Public
Warrants and Private Warrants collectively (“Warrants”), as either equity or liability-classified instruments based on an
assessment of the specific terms of the Warrants and the applicable authoritative guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether
the Warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the Warrants are indexed to our own
ordinary shares and whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside
of our control, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is
conducted at the time of issuance of the Warrants and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the Warrants are outstanding.
For issued or modified warrants
that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, such warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in
capital at the time of issuance. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, such warrants
are required to be recorded at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the
estimated fair value of liability-classified warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the condensed statements of operations. We
evaluated the Public Warrants and Private Warrants in accordance with ASC 815-40, “Derivatives and Hedging — Contracts in
Entity’s Own Equity,” and concluded that they met the criteria for equity classification and are required to be recorded as
part a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance.
Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible
Redemption
The Company accounts for its
Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in ASC Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities
from Equity.” Class A ordinary shares subject to mandatory redemption (if any) are classified as a liability instrument and are
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 are classified as shareholders’ equity. The Company’s
ordinary shares feature certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of the Company’s control and subject to the
occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, 17,250,000 shares of Class A ordinary shares
subject to possible redemption are presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the shareholders’ equity section
of the Company’s condensed balance sheets.
Net Loss Per Ordinary Share
We comply with accounting
and disclosure requirements of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standard Codification, or FASB ASC, Topic 260, “Earnings
Per Share.” Net loss per ordinary share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
during the period. The Company applies the two-class method in calculating earnings per share. Accretion associated with the redeemable
shares of Class A ordinary share is excluded from EPS as the redemption value approximates fair value.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2020, 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”) to simplify accounting for certain
financial instruments. ASU 2020-06 eliminates the current models that require separation of beneficial conversion and cash conversion
features from convertible instruments and simplifies the derivative scope exception guidance pertaining to equity classification of contracts
in an entity’s own equity. The new standard also introduces additional disclosures for convertible debt and freestanding instruments
that are indexed to and settled in an entity’s own equity. ASU 2020-06 amends the diluted earnings per share guidance, including
the requirement to use the if-converted method for all convertible instruments.
The provisions of ASU 2020-06
are applicable for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted no earlier than fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its condensed financial statements.
Management does not believe
that any other recently issues, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on our
condensed financial statements.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk.
We are a smaller reporting
company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information otherwise required under this Item.
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