10-Q: AlphaVest Acquisition Corp Reports Net Income of $731,987 for First Half of 2024 Amidst Business Combination Efforts
Quarterly Report
AlphaVest Acquisition Corp reported a net income of $731,987 for the first six months of 2024, primarily driven by interest income from its trust account, while continuing its search for a business combination target.
Summary
- AlphaVest Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), reported a net income of $731,987 for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
- This net income is primarily due to interest income of $1,208,621 earned on investments held in the trust account.
- The company incurred formation and operating costs of $384,323 and an unrealized loss on investments of $92,316.
- As of June 30, 2024, the company had $51,996,909 in marketable securities held in trust and $165,000 in a trust escrow account.
- The company's working capital deficit was $874,140 as of June 30, 2024.
- The company has extended its deadline to complete a business combination to December 22, 2024.
- The company terminated a previous business combination agreement with Wanshun Technology Industrial Group Limited on March 18, 2024.
- The company is actively seeking a new business combination target and has issued promissory notes to potential targets to cover extension costs.
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: The sentiment is moderately negative due to the company's working capital deficit, going concern warning, and the termination of a previous business combination agreement. While the company has generated net income from its trust account, the overall financial health and the challenges in finding a suitable target raise concerns.
Positives
- The company generated a net income of $731,987 for the first half of 2024, primarily from interest on its trust account.
- The trust account holds a substantial amount of $51,996,909 in marketable securities, providing a financial base for a potential business combination.
- The company has secured extensions to its business combination deadline, allowing more time to find a suitable target.
Negatives
- The company has a significant working capital deficit of $874,140, indicating potential short-term financial challenges.
- The termination of the Wanshun business combination agreement suggests difficulties in securing a suitable target.
- The company is reliant on promissory notes and potential loans from related parties to fund operations and extension costs, indicating a need for additional capital.
Risks
- The company's ability to continue as a going concern is in doubt due to its working capital deficit and the need to complete a business combination by December 22, 2024.
- There is no guarantee that the company will be able to find a suitable business combination target within the extended timeframe.
- The company may need to raise additional capital to complete a business combination, which could dilute existing shareholders.
- The company is exposed to risks associated with early-stage and emerging growth companies.
- The company is reliant on related party loans, which may not be available if a business combination is not completed.
Future Outlook
The company is actively seeking a new business combination target and may need to raise additional capital to complete a transaction. The company has until December 22, 2024 to complete a business combination.
Management Comments
- Management believes that the Company will not have sufficient working capital to meet its needs through the earlier of the consummation of the initial Business Combination or one year from the issuance date of this financial statements.
- Management continues to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and has concluded that while it is reasonably possible that the virus could have a negative effect on the Companys financial position, results of its operations, and/or search for a target company, the specific impact is not readily determinable as of the date of these financial statements.
Industry Context
This report reflects the typical financial activities of a SPAC, which primarily focuses on raising capital and identifying a suitable acquisition target. The company's financial performance is largely driven by interest income from its trust account, which is common for SPACs before they complete a business combination. The termination of the Wanshun agreement and the subsequent search for a new target are also typical challenges faced by SPACs.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- The company's reliance on trust account interest income is standard for SPACs in their pre-acquisition phase, similar to companies like Churchill Capital Corp and Pershing Square Tontine Holdings.
- The working capital deficit is a concern, but not uncommon for SPACs that have not yet completed a business combination, as they often operate with minimal revenue and incur costs related to the search process.
- The termination of the Wanshun agreement and the subsequent search for a new target is a common occurrence in the SPAC market, with many SPACs facing challenges in finding suitable targets and completing transactions.
- The use of promissory notes to fund operations and extension costs is a typical strategy for SPACs facing time constraints, similar to how other SPACs have used sponsor loans or private placements to extend their timelines.
Related Party Transactions
- The sponsor received 1,725,000 ordinary shares in exchange for $25,000.
- The company has an administrative services agreement with TenX Global Capital LP for $10,000 per month.
- The company issued promissory notes to related parties, including Alphavest Holding LP and TenX Global Capital LP.
- The amounts due to related parties were $321,369 as of June 30, 2024.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders face the risk of potential dilution if the company needs to raise additional capital.
- Shareholders may not receive any return on their investment if the company fails to complete a business combination by the deadline.
- Employees of the company may face uncertainty regarding their future employment if the company is unable to complete a business combination.
- Potential target companies may be impacted by the company's financial situation and ability to complete a transaction.
Next Steps
- The company will continue to seek a suitable business combination target.
- The company may need to raise additional capital to complete a business combination.
- The company will need to complete a business combination by December 22, 2024, or face liquidation.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-01-14 | AlphaVest Acquisition Corp was incorporated in the Cayman Islands. |
| 2022-02-07 | Sponsor received 1,725,000 ordinary shares for $25,000. |
| 2022-06-03 | Company issued an unsecured promissory note to the Sponsor for up to $150,000. |
| 2022-07-11 | EBC received 125,000 ordinary shares for $1,750. |
| 2022-12-19 | Registration statement for the company's IPO was declared effective. |
| 2022-12-22 | Company consummated its IPO and private placement. |
| 2022-12-29 | EBC fully exercised their over-allotment option. |
| 2023-04-18 | AlphaVest Holding LP transferred 1,035,000 founder shares to Peace Capital Limited. |
| 2023-08-11 | Company entered into a business combination agreement with Wanshun Technology Industrial Group Limited. |
| 2023-12-21 | Shareholders approved an extension to the business combination deadline and the company issued a promissory note to Alphavest Holding LP for $165,000. |
| 2024-03-12 | Company issued a promissory note to TenX Global Capital LP for up to $400,000. |
| 2024-03-18 | Company terminated the business combination agreement with Wanshun. |
| 2024-04-11 | Company amended and restated the promissory note with AlphaVest Holding LP. |
| 2024-04-15 | Company amended and restated the Extension Note to increase the principal amount to $715,000. |
| 2024-05-02 | Company issued promissory notes to a potential target for $440,000 and $126,000. |
| 2024-06-30 | End of the reporting period for the financial statements. |
| 2024-08-16 | Company entered into a business combination agreement with AMC Corporation. |
| 2024-08-19 | Date of the quarterly report. |
| 2024-12-22 | Extended deadline to complete a business combination. |
Keywords
SPAC, Business Combination, Acquisition, Trust Account, Promissory Notes, Working Capital, Merger, Special Purpose Acquisition Company, Initial Public Offering, Financial Statements
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