Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
References in this report
(this “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 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.
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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” or “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.
Results of Operations
We have neither engaged in
any operations nor generated any operating revenues to date. Our only activities through December 31, 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 year ended December 31, 2022, we had net income of $1,233,352
which consisted of interest earned on the investments held in the Trust Account of $1,656,478and change in fair value of warrant liabilities
of $555,917, offset by general and administrative expenses of $533,992, franchise tax of $123,026, and income tax expense of $322,025.
For the period from March 16, 2021 (inception) through December 31, 2021, we had net loss of $3,559 which consisted of formation costs.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
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.
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, 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.
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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.
As of December 31, 2022, we had marketable securities held in the Trust
Account of $117,806,478 consisting of securities held in a treasury trust fund that invests in U.S. “government securities,”
within the meaning set forth in Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act, with a maturity of 185 days or less. Interest income on
the balance in the Trust Account may be used by us to pay taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2022, we did not withdraw any interest
earned on the Trust Account to pay our taxes. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, to acquire a
target business and to pay our expenses relating thereto. To the extent that our capital stock is used in whole or in part as consideration
to effect a Business Combination, the remaining funds held in the Trust Account 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 Business Combination
if the funds available to us outside of the Trust Account were insufficient to cover such expenses.
As of December 31, 2022,
the Company had cash of $340,962 and working capital of $299,788 (excluding income tax and franchise tax payable). On March 22 and March
30, 2023, the Sponsor provided a loan of up to $150,000 and $360,000, respectively, to be used, in part, for transaction costs related
to the Business Combination. Until consummation of the Business Combination, we intend to use the funds held outside the Trust Account
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. If our estimate of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating
a 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 Business Combination. In this event, our officers, directors or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds
as may be required. If we consummate an initial Business Combination, we would repay such loaned amounts out of the proceeds of the Trust
Account released to us upon consummation of the Business Combination. 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. The terms of such loans by our initial shareholders, officers and directors, if any, have not been determined
and no written agreements exist with respect to such loans.
The Company has incurred and
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. If the Company is unable to complete the Business Combination because
it does not have sufficient funds available, the Company will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the Trust Account. In addition,
following the Business Combination, if cash on hand is insufficient, the Company may need to obtain additional financing in order to meet
its obligations. In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting
Standard Board’s Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s
Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” the Company has until April 4, 2023 (or October 4, 2023, if the Company extends the time
to complete a Business Combination) to complete a Business Combination. It is uncertain that the Company will be able to consummate a
Business Combination by this time. If a Business Combination is not consummated by such date and an extension has not been requested by
the Sponsor and approved by the Company’s stockholders, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution of the
Company. Management has determined that the liquidity condition, the mandatory liquidation, should a Business Combination not occur and
an extension not be requested by the Sponsor, and potential subsequent dissolution raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability
to continue as a going concern. The financial statement does not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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Contractual Obligations
We do not have any long-term
debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities, other than as described below.
Registration Rights
The holders of our insider
shares, as well as the holders of the private units, the securities underlying the unit purchase option and any securities our insiders,
officers, directors or their affiliates may be issued in payment of working capital loans made to us (and any shares of common stock issuable
upon the exercise of the underlying private warrants and any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the underlying the private
rights), will be entitled to registration rights pursuant to registration rights agreement. The holders of a majority of these securities
are entitled to make up to two demands (or one demand with respect to the securities underlying the unit purchase option) that we register
such securities. The holders of the majority of the insider shares can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time commencing
three months prior to the date on which these shares of common stock are to be released from escrow. The holders of a majority of the
private units and units issued in payment of working capital loans made to us can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time
commencing on the date that we consummate our initial business combination. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back”
registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to our consummation of our initial business combination.
We will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.
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.
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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 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 financial statements, and income and expenses during the period reported. Actual results could materially
differ from those estimates. We have identified the following critical accounting policies:
Investments Held in Trust Account
As of December 31, 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.
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 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 December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 due
to the short maturities of such instruments. See Note 9 to financial statements for the disclosure of the Company’s assets and liabilities
that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Warrants
The Company accounts for
warrants (public warrants or private warrants) as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment
of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815,
Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments
pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements
for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own common shares and
whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s
control, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted
at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.
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For issued or modified warrants
that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of equity at the time
of issuance. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to
be recorded as liabilities at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the
estimated fair value of the warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the statements of operations. The Company accounts for its public warrants as equity and the private warrants as liabilities.
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, we 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,
public warrants and public rights based on the relative fair values of public shares, public warrants and public rights.
Risks and Uncertainties
Our management continues
the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry and has concluded that while it is reasonably possible that the virus could have a
negative effect on the Company’s future financial position, results of its operations and/or search for a target company, there
has not been a significant impact as of the date of the financial statements contained in this Report. The financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the future outcome of this uncertainty.
Additionally, as a result
of the military action commenced in February 2022 by the Russian Federation and Belarus in the country of Ukraine and related economic
sanctions, the Company’s ability to consummate an initial business combination, or the operations of a target business with which
the Company ultimately consummates an initial business combination, may be materially and adversely affected. In addition, the Company’s
ability to consummate a transaction may be dependent on the ability to raise equity and debt financing which may be impacted by these
events, including as a result of increased market volatility, or decreased market liquidity in third-party financing being unavailable
on terms acceptable to the Company or at all. The impact of this action and related sanctions on the world economy and the specific impact
on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and/or ability to consummate an initial business combination are not
yet determinable. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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Securities Held in Trust Account
The funds in the trust account
have, since the closing of our IPO, been held only in U.S. government treasury obligations with a maturity of 185 days or less or in money
market funds investing solely in U.S. government treasury obligations and meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment
Company Act. However, to mitigate the risk of us being deemed to be an unregistered investment company (including under the subjective
test of Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act) and thus subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act, we intend to
liquidate the U.S. government treasury obligations or money market funds held in the trust account on or prior to March 30, 2024, and
thereafter to hold all funds in the trust account in cash until the earlier of consummation of our initial business combination or liquidation
of the Company. Following such liquidation, we would likely receive minimal interest, if any, on the funds held in the trust account.
However, interest previously earned on the funds held in the trust account still may be released to us to pay our taxes, if any, and certain
other expenses as permitted. As a result, any decision to liquidate the securities held in the trust account and thereafter to hold all
funds in the trust account in cash would reduce the dollar amount our public stockholders would receive upon any redemption or liquidation
of the Company.
In addition, even prior to
the 24-month anniversary (March 30, 2024) of the effective date of the IPO registration statement, we may be deemed to be an investment
company. The longer that the funds in the trust account are held in short-term U.S. government treasury obligations or in money market
funds invested exclusively in such securities, even prior to the 24-month anniversary, the greater the risk that we may be considered
an unregistered investment company, in which case we may be required to liquidate the Company. Accordingly, we may determine, in our discretion,
to liquidate the securities held in the trust account at any time, even prior to the 24-month anniversary, and instead hold all funds
in the trust account in cash, which would further reduce the dollar amount our public stockholders would receive upon any redemption or
liquidation of the Company.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
On August 16, 2022, President
Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which, among other things, imposes a 1% excise tax on any domestic corporation
that repurchases its stock after December 31, 2022 (the “Excise Tax”). The Excise Tax is imposed on the fair market value
of the repurchased stock, with certain exceptions. Because we are a Delaware corporation and our securities trade on Nasdaq, we are a
“covered corporation” within the meaning of the Inflation Reduction Act. While not free from doubt, absent any further guidance
from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”), who has been given authority to provide regulations and other guidance
to carry out and prevent the abuse or avoidance of the Excise Tax, the Excise Tax may apply to any redemptions of our common stock after
December 31, 2022, including redemptions in connection with an initial business combination, extension vote or otherwise, unless an exemption
is available. The Excise Tax would be payable by the Company and not by the redeeming holders. Generally, issuances of securities by us
in connection with our initial business combination transaction (including any PIPE transaction at the time of our initial business combination),
as well as any other issuances of securities not in connection with our initial business combination, would be expected to reduce the
amount of the Excise Tax in connection with redemptions occurring in the same calendar year. Whether and to what extent the Company would
be subject to the Excise Tax in connection with a business combination, extension vote or otherwise would depend on a number of factors,
including (i) the fair market value of the redemptions and repurchases in connection with the business combination, extension vote or
otherwise, (ii) the structure of a business combination, (iii) the nature and amount of any “PIPE” or other equity issuances
in connection with a business combination (or otherwise issued not in connection with a business combination but issued within the same
taxable year of a business combination) and (iv) the content of regulations and other guidance from the Treasury. Consequently, the Excise
Tax may make a transaction with us less appealing to potential business combination targets. Finally, based on recently issued interim
guidance from the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury in Notice 2023-2, subject to certain exceptions, the Excise Tax should not apply
in the event of our liquidation.
U.S. Foreign Investment Regulations
Our sponsor, Redwoods Capital
LLC, is controlled by Min Gan, who is a permanent resident of and based in mainland China. We are therefore considered a “foreign
person” under the regulations administered by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and will continue
to be considered as such in the future for so long as our sponsor has the ability to exercise control over us for purposes of CFIUS’s
regulations. As such, an initial business combination with a U.S. business may be subject to CFIUS review, the scope of which was expanded
by the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (“FIRRMA”), to include certain non-passive, non-controlling
investments in sensitive U.S. businesses and certain acquisitions of real estate even with no underlying U.S. business. FIRRMA, and subsequent
implementing regulations that are now in force, also subjects certain categories of investments to mandatory filings. If our potential
initial business combination with a U.S. business falls within CFIUS’s jurisdiction, we may determine that we are required to make
a mandatory filing or that we will submit a voluntary notice to CFIUS, or to proceed with the initial business combination without notifying
CFIUS and risk CFIUS intervention, before or after closing the initial business combination. CFIUS may decide to block or delay our initial
business combination, impose conditions to mitigate national security concerns with respect to such initial business combination or order
us to divest all or a portion of a U.S. business of the combined company without first obtaining CFIUS clearance, which may limit the
attractiveness of or prevent us from pursuing certain initial business combination opportunities that we believe would otherwise be beneficial
to us and our shareholders. As a result, the pool of potential targets with which we could complete an initial business combination may
be limited and we may be adversely affected in terms of competing with other special purpose acquisition companies which do not have similar
foreign ownership issues.
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Moreover, the process of
government review, whether by the CFIUS or otherwise, could be lengthy and we have limited time to complete our initial business combination.
If we cannot complete our initial business combination by July 4, 2023 (or December 4, 2023, if we extend the time to complete a business
combination) because the review process drags on beyond such timeframe or because our initial business combination is ultimately prohibited
by CFIUS or another U.S. government entity, we may be required to liquidate. If we liquidate, our public shareholders may only receive
$10.10 per share, and our warrants and rights will expire worthless. This will also cause you to lose the investment opportunity in a
target company and the chance of realizing future gains on your investment through any price appreciation in the combined company.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2020, 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”) 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. ASU 2020-06 is effective January 1, 2024 for the Company and should be applied on a full or modified retrospective basis,
with early adoption permitted beginning on January 1, 2021. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, that ASU 2020-06
would have on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Management does not believe
that any recently issued, but not effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s
financial statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2022,
we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.
Emerging Growth Company Status
On April 5, 2012, the Jumpstart
Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”) was signed into law. The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other
things, relax certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. 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, (i) provide an auditor’s attestation report on our system of internal
controls over financial reporting, (ii) provide all of the compensation disclosure that may be required of non-emerging growth public
companies, (iii) comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board 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 (iv) disclose comparisons of the CEO’s compensation to median employee compensation. These
exemptions will apply for a period of five (5) years following the completion of our Initial Public Offering or until we otherwise no
longer qualify as an “emerging growth company.”
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required for smaller
reporting companies.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
This information appears
following Item 15 of this Report and is included herein by reference.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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