DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corp 10-Q

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS References in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us” or the “Company” refer to DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors, and references to the “Sponsor” refer to DT Cloud Star Management Limited. The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report including, without limitation, statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “seek” and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management’s current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors section of the Company’s final prospectus for its initial public offering filed with the SEC. The Company’s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Overview We are a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands on November 29, 2022 as an exempted company with limited liability. We were formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities, which we refer to as a “target business.” We are an emerging growth company and, as such, we are subject to all of the risks associated with emerging growth companies. On July 26, 2024, we consummated the initial public offering of 6,900,000 units (“Units”), which includes the exercise in full by the underwriters of their over-allotment option to purchase up to an additional 900,000 Units on July 25, 2024. Each Unit consists of one ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share (“Ordinary Share”), and one right (“Right”) to receive one-ninth (1/9) of one Ordinary Share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. The Units were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $69,000,000. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (“A.G.P.”) served as the representative of the underwriters of our initial public offering. Simultaneously with the closing of our initial public offering on July 26, 2024, we consummated the private placement with DT Cloud Star Management Limited, the sponsor (“Sponsor”), of 206,900 private units at a price of $10.00 per private unit, generating total gross proceeds of $2,069,000. As of July 26, 2024, a total of $69,000,000 of the net proceeds from our initial public offering were deposited in a trust account established for the benefit of our public stockholders, with Wilmington Trust National Association acting as trustee. 18 Our Units started to be listed on The Nasdaq Global Market (the “Nasdaq”) and began trading under the ticker symbol “DTSQU” on July 25, 2024. Each of the Ordinary Shares and Rights may trade separately on the 52nd day after the date of our final prospectus dated July 24, 2024 (the “Prospectus”), unless the underwriters determine that an earlier date is acceptable (based upon, among other things, its assessment of the relative strengths of the securities markets and small capitalization and blank check companies in general, and the trading pattern of, and demand for, our securities in particular). Those Units not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “DTSQU,” and each of the Ordinary Shares and Rights that are separated will trade on Nasdaq under the symbols “DTSQ” and “DTSQR,” respectively. Our efforts to identify a prospective target business will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic location. Our management team is actively seeking out potential opportunities to pursue a business combination. Completion of an initial business combination is subject to, among other things, the negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement providing for the transaction, satisfaction of the closing conditions included therein and approval of the transaction by our shareholders. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be entered into or that the proposed transaction will be consummated in the near term. Nevertheless, we are confident that we will be able to find a target business that will meet expectations. We intend to capitalize on the strengths and experiences of our management team to select, acquire and form a business combination that has a competitive advantage in their core business and is positioned to bring in high returns and long-term sustainable growth. Liquidity and Capital Resources On July 26, 2024, we consummated the initial public offering of 6,900,000 Units, which includes the exercise in full by the underwriters of their over-allotment option to purchase up to an additional 900,000 Units on July 25, 2024. The Units were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $69,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of our initial public offering on July 26, 2024, we consummated the private placement with the Sponsor of 206,900 private units at a price of $10.00 per private unit, generating total gross proceeds of $2,069,000. Following our initial public offering and the private placement, a total of $69,000,000 of the net proceeds were deposited in the trust account. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the trust account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the trust account (excluding deferred underwriting commissions and less taxes payable) to complete our initial business combination. We may withdraw interest from the trust account to pay our taxes. To the extent that our equity or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete our initial business combination, the remaining proceeds held in the trust account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies. We intend to use the funds held outside the trust account primarily for identifying and evaluating prospective acquisition candidates, performing business due diligence on prospective target businesses, traveling to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses, reviewing corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, selecting the target business to acquire and structuring, negotiating and consummating the business combination. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, cash used by operating activities was $268,815, primarily due to deferred offering costs. As of June 30, 2024, we had cash at bank of $0 and cash in escrow of $0. On December 31, 2023, we issued an unsecured promissory note to the Sponsor, which was amended and restated on April 25, 2024, pursuant to which we may borrow up to an aggregate principal amount of $300,000 (the “Promissory Note”). The Promissory Note is non-interest-bearing, and the principal under the Promissory Note is payable on the earlier of (1) December 31, 2024 and (2) the date on which we consummate the initial public offering of our securities or the date on which we determine not to conduct an initial public offering of our securities. As of June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the principal amount due under the Promissory Note were $268,815, $89,500, and $0, respectively. In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with an initial business combination, our sponsor, officers, directors, or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required (“Working Capital Loan”). If we complete our initial business combination, we will 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 $300,000 of such loans may be convertible upon consummation of the initial business combination into private units at a price of $10.00 per unit. As of the date of this Quarterly Report, no Working Capital Loan has been granted. 19 Results of Operations Our entire activity since inception up to June 30, 2024 related to our formation, the preparation for the initial public offering, and since the closing of the initial public offering, the search for a prospective initial business combination. We will not be generating any operating revenues until the closing and completion of our initial business combination, at the earliest. We will generate non-operating income in the form of interest income from the amount held in the Trust Account. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we had a net loss of approximately $42,035, which consisted of formation and operation cost of $42,035. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, we had a net loss of approximately $52,658, which consisted of formation and operation cost of $52,658. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we had a net loss of $665 and $1,330, respectively, which consisted of formation and operation cost of $665 and $1,330, respectively. Contractual Obligations Registration Rights Pursuant to a registration rights agreement entered into on July 24, 2024, the holders of the insider shares, private placement units (including securities contained therein), and units (including securities contained therein) that may be issued on conversion of working capital loans are entitled to certain customary registration rights for the resale of such securities. The holders of these securities are entitled to make requests for no more than two demand registrations, excluding short form demands, that we register such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to our completion of initial business combination and rights to require us to register for resale such securities pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. We will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements. Underwriting Agreement The underwriters are entitled to a cash underwriting commission of 2.5% of the gross proceeds of the initial public offering upon the closing of the initial business combination, including (1) $0.15 per Unit, or $900,000 (or $1,035,000 if the underwriters’ over-allotment option is exercised in full) in the aggregate, payable to the underwriters in cash upon the consummation of the initial public offering, and (2) $0.10 per Unit, or $600,000 (or $690,000 if the underwriters’ over-allotment option is exercised in full) in the aggregate, for deferred underwriting commissions that will be placed in the trust account as described in the Prospectus and payable to the underwriters in cash upon the consummation of the initial business combination. In addition, we agreed to issue 60,000 Ordinary Shares (or up to 69,000 Ordinary Shares if the underwriters’ over-allotment option is exercised in full) (the “Representative Shares”) to A.G.P. upon the consummation of the initial public offering as part of the underwriting compensation in connection with this offering. On July 26, 2024 we issued 69,000 Representative Shares to A.G.P. at the closing of our initial public offering, which have been received by A.G.P. Administrative Services Agreement On July 24, 2024, we entered into an agreement with the Sponsor, pursuant to which we agreed to pay the Sponsor a total of $10,000 per month for secretarial and administrative support services provided to us through the earlier of consummation of the initial business combination and our liquidation. 20 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. There is no cap or ceiling on the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred by such persons in connection with activities on our behalf. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. A critical accounting estimate to our unaudited financial statements includes the valuation of ordinary shares subject to possible redemption. We have not identified any critical accounting estimates. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Our management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s unaudited financial statements. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of June 30, 2024, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K. JOBS Act We qualify as an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act and are allowed to comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements based on the effective date for private (not publicly traded) companies. We elected to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards, and as a result, we may not comply with new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for non-emerging growth companies. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates. As an “emerging growth company”, we are not required to, among other things, (1) provide an auditor’s attestation report on our system of internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404, (2) provide all of the compensation disclosure that may be required of non-emerging growth public companies under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, (3) comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the PCAOB regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis), and (4) disclose certain executive compensation related items such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons of the CEO’s compensation to median employee compensation. These exemptions will apply for a period of five years following the completion of our initial public offering or until we are no longer an “emerging growth company,” whichever is earlier. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK This item is not applicable as we are a smaller reporting company. 21