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 (the “Quarterly
Report”) to “we,” “us” or the “Company” refer to Keen Vision Acquisition Corporation. References
to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors, and references to the “Sponsor”
refer to KVC Sponsor LLC. 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 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 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 Form 10-Q 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 registration statement on Form S-1
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company’s securities filings can be accessed
on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at http://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 formed under the laws of the British Virgin Islands on June 18, 2021, and for the purpose of acquiring, engaging in a share exchange,
share reconstruction and amalgamation, purchasing all or substantially all of the assets of, entering into contractual arrangements, or
engaging in any other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities, which we refer to throughout this Quarterly
Report as our initial business combination. We have not selected any business combination target with respect to the initial business
combination.
On July 27, 2023, we
consummated our Initial Public Offering of 1,495,000 units (the “Units”), inclusive of the over-allotment option of 1,950,000
Units. Each Unit consisted of one ordinary share, par value US$0.0001 per share and one redeemable warrant. Our Registration Statement
on Form S-1 for the Initial Public Offering was declared effective by the SEC on July 24, 2023. EF Hutton, division of Benchmark
Investments, LLC (“EF Hutton”), and Brookline Capital Markets, a division of Arcadia Securities, LLC (“Brookline”)
acted as an underwriter for the Initial Public Offering. The Units were sold at an offering price of US$10.00 per Unit, generating gross
proceeds of US$149,500,000.
Simultaneously with the
closing of the Initial Public Offering on July 27, 2023, we consummated the sale of 678,575 Private Placement Units. The Private Placement
Units were sold at a price of US$10.00 per Private Placement Unit in the private placement, generating gross proceeds of US$6,785,750.
Transaction costs amounted
to US$6,597,980, consisting of US$2,990,000 of underwriting commissions, US$2,990,000 of deferred underwriting commissions and US$617,980
of other offering costs.
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Results of Operations
All activity from inception
up to September 30, 2023 related to our formation and the Initial Public Offering. Since the Initial Public Offering, our activity has
been limited to the evaluation of Business Combination candidates, and we will not be generating any operating revenues until the closing
and completion of our initial Business Combination. We incur increased expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial
reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well due diligence expenses in connection with our searches for business combination
targets.
For the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2023, we had a net loss of US$310,566 and US$305,689, respectively, which comprised of general and administrative
expenses and interest income. The increase in expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was due primarily to expenses
associated with the Initial Public Offering.
For the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2022, we had a net loss of US$218 and net loss US$393, respectively, which comprised of general and administrative
expenses and interest income.
Liquidity and Capital
Resources
As of September 30, 2023,
we had cash of US$735,412. Until the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, our only source of liquidity was an initial purchase
of ordinary shares by the Sponsor, loans provided by the Sponsor under a certain unsecured promissory note and advances from the Sponsor.
On July 27, 2023, we
consummated the Initial Public Offering of 14,950,000 Units, including 1,950,000 Units upon the full exercise of the underwriter’s
over-allotment option. Each Unit consists of one ordinary share and one warrant. Each Warrant entitling its holder to purchase one ordinary
share at a price of US$11.50 per share. The Units were sold at an offering price of US$10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of US$149,500,000.
As of July 27, 2023,
a total of US$151,368,750 of the net proceeds from the Initial Public Offering and the private placement consummated simultaneously with
the closing of the Initial Public Offering were deposited in the Trust Account established for the benefit of our public shareholders.
We intend to use substantially
all of the net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering, including the funds held in the Trust Account, to acquire a target business or
businesses 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 our 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 Business Combination if the funds available to us outside of the Trust Account were insufficient
to cover such expenses.
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.
Accordingly, we may not
be able to obtain additional financing. If we are unable to raise additional capital, we 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. We cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to us on commercially
acceptable terms, if at all. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern if a Business Combination
is not consummated by April 27, 2024 (unless further extended). These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to
the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as
a going concern.
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Off-balance sheet
financing arrangements
We have no obligations,
assets or liabilities which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. We do not
participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, 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.
Registration Rights
Pursuant to a registration rights agreement entered
into on July 24, 2023, the holders of the Founder Shares, Private Placement Units (including securities contained therein), and units
(including securities contained therein) that may be issued on conversion of working capital loans or extension loans and are entitled
to registration rights pursuant to a registration rights agreement signed on the effective date of this offering requiring the Company
to register such securities for resale. The holders of these securities are entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form
demands, that the Company’s register such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration
rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the Company completion of initial business combination and rights to
require the Company to register for resale such securities pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. The Company 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
discount of 2% of the gross proceeds of the Initial Public Offering, or $2,990,000, upon the closing of the Business Combination.
Critical Accounting Policies
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
income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have not identified any
significant critical accounting estimates. We have identified the following significant accounting policies:
Ordinary Shares Subject
to Possible Redemption
We account for our ordinary shares subject to
possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in ASC 480. 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 our control) are classified as temporary equity. At all other times, ordinary shares are classified as shareholders’
equity. Our ordinary shares feature certain redemption rights that are subject to the occurrence of uncertain future events and considered
to be outside of our control. Accordingly, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 14,950,000 and 0 ordinary shares subject to
possible redemption, are presented as temporary equity, outside of the shareholders’ equity section of the our balance sheets.
Warrant accounting
We account for warrants as either equity-classified
or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance
in FASB ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging . 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 our own
ordinary 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 warrants issued upon the Initial Public Offering
and private placements meet the criteria for equity classification under ASC 480.
Net income (loss) per share
The Company calculates net loss per share in accordance
with ASC Topic 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 common
stock and non-redeemable common stock and the undistributed income (loss) is calculated using the total net loss less any dividends paid.
The Company then allocated the undistributed income (loss) ratably based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding between
the redeemable and non-redeemable common stock. Any remeasurement of the accretion to the redemption value of the common stock subject
to possible redemption was considered to be dividends paid to the public stockholders. As of September 30, 2023, the Company has not considered
the effect of the warrants sold in the Initial Public Offering and private warrants to purchase an aggregate of 15,628,575 shares in the
calculation of diluted net loss per share, since the exercise of the warrants is contingent upon the occurrence of future events and the
inclusion of such warrants would be anti-dilutive and the Company did not have any other dilutive securities and other contracts that
could, potentially, be exercised or converted into common stock and then share in the earnings of the Company. As a result, diluted loss
per share is the same as basic loss per share for the period presented.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
about Market Risk
We are a smaller reporting company and are not
required to provide the information otherwise required under this item.
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