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 (this “Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us” or the “Company” refer to Redwoods
Acquisition Corp. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors.
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 of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (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 search for an initial business combination, 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”). The Company’s filings with the SEC 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 Delaware on March 16, 2021. We were formed for the purpose of entering into a merger,
share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or
more target businesses, which we refer to herein as our “initial business combination.” Our efforts to identify a prospective
target business are not limited to any particular industry or geographic region, although we intend to focus on the carbon neutral and
energy storage industries. We intend to utilize cash derived from the proceeds of our initial public offering (“IPO” as defined
below) and the private placement of Private Units (as defined below), our securities, debt or a combination of cash, securities and debt,
in effecting our initial business combination.
The
issuance of additional shares of capital stock in connection with our initial business combination:
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may significantly dilute
the equity interest of our stockholders who would not have pre-emption rights in respect of any such issuance;
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may subordinate the rights
of holders of shares of common stock if we issue shares of preferred stock with rights senior to those afforded to our shares of
common stock;
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could cause a change in
control if a substantial number of our shares of common stock are issued, which may affect, among other things, our ability to use
our net operating loss carry forwards, if any, and could result in the resignation or removal of our present officers and directors;
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may have the effect of
delaying or preventing a change of control of us by diluting the stock ownership or voting rights of a person seeking to obtain control
of us; and
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may adversely affect prevailing
market prices for our securities.
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Similarly,
if we issue debt securities or otherwise incur significant debt, it could result in:
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default and foreclosure
on our assets if our operating revenues after an initial business combination are insufficient to repay our debt obligations;
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acceleration of our obligations
to repay the indebtedness even if we make all principal and interest payments when due if we breach certain covenants that require
the maintenance of certain financial ratios or reserves without a waiver or renegotiation of that covenant;
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our immediate payment of
all principal and accrued interest, if any, if the debt security is payable on demand;
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our inability to obtain
necessary additional financing if the debt security contains covenants restricting our ability to obtain such financing while the
debt security is outstanding;
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using a substantial portion
of our cash flow to pay principal and interest on our debt, which will reduce the funds available for dividends on our common stock
if declared, our ability to pay expenses, make capital expenditures and acquisitions, and fund other general corporate purposes;
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limitations on our flexibility
in planning for and reacting to changes in our business and in the industry in which we operate;
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increased vulnerability
to adverse changes in general economic, industry and competitive conditions and adverse changes in government regulation; and
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limitations on our ability
to borrow additional amounts for expenses, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service requirements, execution of our strategy,
and other purposes and other disadvantages compared to our competitors who have less 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
an initial business combination will be successful.
Results
of Operations
We
have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any operating revenues to date. Our only activities through June 30, 2022 were organizational
activities and those necessary to prepare for our IPO, which is described below, and subsequent to the IPO, identifying a target company
for an initial business combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our initial business
combination. We generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on cash and cash equivalents held in the Trust Account,
which is described below. There has been no significant change in our financial or trading position and no material adverse change has
occurred since the date of our audited financial statements. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial
reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses in connection with searching for, and completing,
an initial business combination.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, we had
a net loss of $208,826 which consisted of general and administrative expenses of $193,440, franchise tax of $39,300, change in fair value
of warrant liabilities of $122,483, and interest earned on the investments held in the Trust Account of $146,397. For the three months
ended June 30, 2021, we had no income or loss.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we had
a net loss of $213,836 which consisted of general and administrative expenses of $198,450, franchise tax of $39,300, change in fair value
of warrant liabilities of $122,483, and interest earned on the investments held in the Trust Account of $146,397. For the period from
March 16, 2021 (inception) through June 30, 2021, we had a net loss of $3,511 which consisted of formation costs.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
On April 4, 2022, we completed our initial public
offering (“IPO”) of 10,000,000 units (the “Public Units”), at $10.00 per Public Unit, generating gross proceeds
of $100,000,000. Each Public Unit consisted of one share of common stock, par value $0.0001, one redeemable warrant and one right to receive
one-tenth (1/10) of a share of common stock upon the consummation of an initial business combination. Simultaneously with the closing
of the IPO, we completed the sale of 477,500 units (the “Private Units”) in a private placement, at a price of $10.00 per
Private Unit, generating gross proceeds of $4,775,000. The Private Units are identical to the Public Units sold in the IPO, except that
the private warrants will be non-redeemable and may be exercised on a cashless basis, in each case so long as they continue to be held
by their initial purchasers or their permitted transferees.
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We granted the underwriters in the IPO a 45-day
option to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional Public Units to cover over-allotments, if any. On April 7, 2022, the underwriters exercised
the over-allotment option in full and purchased an additional 1,500,000 Public Units (the “Over-Allotment Units”), at a price
of $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $15,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the exercise of the over-allotment option,
we consummated the sale of 52,500 Private Units (the “Over-Allotment Private Units”) in a private placement, at a purchase
price of $10.00 per Private Unit, generating gross proceeds of $525,000.
Simultaneously with the closing of the IPO, we
issued to Chardan Capital Markets, LLC (“Chardan”), the representative of the underwriters, for an aggregate of $100.00,
an option (the “UPO”) to purchase up to 345,000 units. The UPO is exercisable at any time, in whole or in part, commencing
on the later of the consummation of the initial business combination and six months from the date of the prospectus for the IPO and expiring
on the fifth anniversary of the date of the prospectus, at a price of $11.50 per unit.
Following
the IPO and the private placement (including the Over-Allotment Units and the Over-Allotment Private Units), a total of $116,150,000
was placed in a trust account located in the United States established for the benefit of the Company’s public stockholders (the
“Trust Account”). We incurred $8,365,339 of transaction costs, consisting of $2,875,000 of underwriting fees, $4,312,500
of deferred underwriting fees (payable only upon completion of an initial business combination) and $1,177,839 of other offering costs.
We
intend to use substantially all of the net proceeds of the IPO and the private placement, including the funds held in the Trust Account,
in connection with our initial business combination and to pay our expenses relating thereto, including deferred underwriting discounts
and commissions payable to the underwriters in the IPO in an amount equal to 3.75% of the total gross proceeds raised in the IPO upon
consummation of our initial business combination. To the extent that our capital stock is used in whole or in part as consideration to
effect our initial business combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account as well as any other net proceeds not expended
will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business. Such working capital funds could be used in a variety
of ways including continuing or expanding the target business’ operations, for strategic acquisitions and for marketing, research
and development of existing or new products. Such funds could also be used to repay any operating expenses or finders’ fees which
we had incurred prior to the completion of our initial business combination if the funds available to us outside of the Trust Account
were insufficient to cover such expenses.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash of $447,382
and a working capital of $596,255. We believe that we have sufficient liquidity to allow us to operate for at least the next 12 months
(or up to 18 months if our time to complete an initial business combination is extended), assuming that an initial business combination
is not consummated during that time. Over this time period, we will be using these funds for identifying and evaluating prospective business
combination 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 initial business combination.
In
order to finance transaction costs in connection with searching for a target business or consummating the initial business combination,
our initial stockholders, officers, directors or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required. 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 the Trust Account would be used for such repayment. Such loans would be evidenced
by promissory notes. The notes would either be paid upon consummation of our initial business combination, without interest, or, at the
lender’s discretion, up to $500,000 of the notes may be converted upon consummation of the initial business combination into units
at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units would be identical to the Private Units. The terms of such loans, if any, have not been determined
and no written agreements exist with respect to such loans.
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We
do not believe we will need to raise additional funds following the IPO in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our
business. However, if our estimates of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating
our initial business combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate
our business prior to our initial business combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing either to consummate our
initial business combination or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our public shares upon consummation of
our initial business combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such business combination.
Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, we would only consummate such financing simultaneously with the consummation of
our initial business combination. If we are unable to complete our initial business combination because we do not have sufficient funds
available to us, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the Trust Account. In addition, following our initial business combination,
if cash on hand is insufficient, we may need to obtain additional financing in order to meet our obligations.
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
Promissory
Notes – Related Party
On January 4, 2022 and February 28, 2022, Redwoods Capital LLC (the
“Sponsor”) agreed to loan us up to an aggregate amount of $200,000 to be used, in part, for transaction costs incurred in
connection with the IPO (the “Promissory Notes”). The Promissory Notes were unsecured, interest-free and due on the closing
the IPO. The outstanding balance of $200,000 under the Promissory Notes was repaid on April 7 and April 8, 2022. As of June 30, 2022,
the Company had no borrowings under the Promissory Note.
Administrative
Services Agreement
We
have entered into an administrative services agreement pursuant to which we will pay the Sponsor a total of $10,000 per month (subject
to deferral as described herein) for office space, utilities, secretarial and administrative support services. Upon completion of our
initial business combination or our liquidation, we will cease paying these monthly fees.
Underwriting
Agreement
Pursuant
to an underwriting agreement in connection with the IPO, the underwriters were paid a cash underwriting discount of $0.25 per unit, or
$2,875,000 in the aggregate, upon the closing of the IPO and full exercise of the over-allotment option. In addition, $0.375 per unit,
or $4,312,500 in the aggregate, will be payable to the underwriters for deferred underwriting commissions. The deferred commissions will
become payable to the underwriters from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event that we complete an initial business
combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.
Right
of First Refusal
Subject
to certain conditions, we granted Chardan, for a period of 18 months after the date of the consummation of our initial business combination,
a right of first refusal to act as a book-running manager or placement agent, with at least 30% of the economics, for any and all future
public and private equity, equity linked and debt offerings by us or any of our successors or subsidiaries. In accordance with FINRA
Rule 5110(g)(6)(A), such right of first refusal shall not have a duration of more than three years from the commencement of sales of
this offering.
Critical
Accounting Policies
The preparation of unaudited condensed financial statements and related
disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 unaudited condensed financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially
differ from those estimates. We have identified the following critical accounting policies:
Investments Held in Trust Account
As of June 30, 2022, the assets held in the Trust
Account were held in cash and U.S. Treasury securities. The Company classifies its U.S. Treasury securities as trading securities in accordance
with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 320, “Investments—Debt
and Equity Securities.” Trading securities are presented on the balance sheets at fair value at the end of each reporting period.
Gains and losses resulting from the change in fair value of these securities is included in gain on investments held in Trust Account
in the accompanying statement of operations. The estimated fair values of all assets held in the Trust Account are determined using available
market information and classified as Level 1 measurements.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
FASB ASC Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurements
and Disclosures” defines fair value, the methods used to measure fair value and the expanded disclosures about fair value measurements.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between the
buyer and the seller at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the valuation techniques consistent with the market approach,
income approach and cost approach shall be used to measure fair value. FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for inputs,
which represent the assumptions used by the buyer and seller in pricing the asset or liability. These inputs are further defined as observable
and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are those that buyer and seller would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market
data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions about the inputs that
the buyer and seller would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.
The fair value hierarchy is categorized into three
levels based on the inputs as follows:
Level 1 —
Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Valuation adjustments and block
discounts are not being applied. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active
market, valuation of these securities does not entail a significant degree of judgment.
Level 2 —
Valuations based on (i) quoted prices in
active markets for similar assets and liabilities, (ii) quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets,
(iii) inputs other than quoted prices for the assets or liabilities, or (iv) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated
by market through correlation or other means.
Level 3 —
Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
The fair value of the Company’s certain
assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,”
approximates the carrying amounts represented in the consolidated balance sheet. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, and other
current assets, accrued expenses, due to sponsor are estimated to approximate the carrying values as of June 30, 2022 and December 31,
2021 due to the short maturities of such instruments. See Note 9 to unaudited condensed financial statements for the disclosure of the
Company’s assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Common
Stock Subject to Possible Redemption
We
account for our common stock subject to possible conversion in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)
Topic 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” Common stock subject to mandatory redemption is classified as a liability
instrument and measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable common stock (including common stock that features redemption rights
that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within our
control) is classified as temporary equity. At all other times, common stock is classified as stockholders’ equity. Our common
stock features certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of our control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future
events. Accordingly, common stock subject to possible redemption is presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the
stockholders’ equity section of our condensed balance sheets. We recognize changes in redemption value immediately as they occur
and adjusts the carrying value of redeemable common stock to equal the redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Increases
or decreases in the carrying amount of shares of redeemable common stock are affected by charges against additional paid in capital or
accumulated deficit if additional paid in capital equals to zero.
Net
Income (Loss) Per Share
The
Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements of FASB ASC 260, Earnings 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. We then allocated the undistributed income (loss) ratably based on the weighted average number of shares
outstanding between the redeemable and non-redeemable shares. Any re-measurement of the accretion to redemption value of the common shares
subject to possible redemption was considered to be dividends paid to the public shareholders.
Offering
Costs
Offering
costs were consisting principally of underwriting, legal, accounting and other expenses incurred through the balance sheet date that
are related to the IPO and were charged to stockholders’ equity upon the completion of the IPO. The Company allocates offering
costs between public shares and public rights based on the relative fair values of public shares and public rights.
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Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As
a smaller reporting company, we are not required to make disclosures under this Item.
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