IGTA.OTC.PinkInception Growth Acquisition LTD
10-Q: Inception Growth Acquisition Reports Q3 Loss, Extends Merger Deadline to Feb 2026
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Quarterly Report
Inception Growth Acquisition Limited reported a significant net loss for Q3 2025 and the nine-month period, while extending its business combination deadline with AgileAlgo Holdings to February 2026 amidst declining trust account funds and a going concern warning.
Delay expectedThe business combination deadline has been extended multiple times, most recently to February 13, 2026, from an initial 15 months post-IPO (December 2021).The Outside Closing Date for the Business Combination Agreement with AgileAlgo Holdings has been amended six times, with the latest extension of the liquidation date to February 13, 2026, implying the business combination deadline is also extended to that date.The Earnout Period for AgileAlgo Holdings was amended twice, most recently to begin April 1, 2026, and conclude December 31, 2026, indicating a delay in the post-merger performance measurement.
Capital raiseThe company entered into a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) with YA II PN, Ltd. on October 1, 2024, for a $3,000,000 Pre-Paid Advance, evidenced by convertible promissory notes.The Sponsor has provided unsecured promissory notes totaling $1,540,000 to the company to cover various expenses.The Sponsor also provides monthly advances and administrative services, with an unpaid balance of $924,240 as of September 30, 2025.The company may need to raise additional capital if it is unable to complete the business combination or if new financing is not available on commercially acceptable terms.
Worse than expectedThe company reported a net loss of $267,913 for Q3 2025, a significant deterioration from a net income of $814 in Q3 2024.The net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $866,786, compared to a net income of $262,934 for the same period in 2024.The cash and investments held in the Trust Account decreased substantially from $3,605,750 at December 31, 2024, to $2,200,644 at September 30, 2025, indicating significant capital erosion.The company explicitly stated "substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern" if the business combination is not completed by February 13, 2026.Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed "not effective," and material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting were identified.
Summary
- Reported a net loss of $267,913 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $814 in the prior year period.
- Incurred a net loss of $866,786 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net income of $262,934 for the same period in 2024.
- Cash and investments held in the Trust Account decreased to $2,200,644 as of September 30, 2025, from $3,605,750 at December 31, 2024, primarily due to significant shareholder redemptions.
- The company extended its deadline to complete a business combination to February 13, 2026, through multiple amendments to its trust agreement and certificate of incorporation.
- Total current liabilities increased to $4,902,818 as of September 30, 2025, from $4,129,427 at December 31, 2024.
- Management identified substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern if the business combination with AgileAlgo Holdings is not consummated by the extended deadline.
- Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed not effective as of September 30, 2025, and material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting were identified for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Sentiment
Score: 2
Explanation: The company faces significant financial distress, including substantial net losses, a rapidly dwindling trust account, and an explicit 'going concern' warning. While a business combination agreement is in place, it has been repeatedly delayed, and internal controls are deemed ineffective. The high redemption rates further underscore investor skepticism and capital erosion.
Positives
- The company has a binding letter of intent and a business combination agreement in place with AgileAlgo Pte Ltd. and AgileAlgo Holdings Limited.
- The business combination agreement includes an earnout structure for AgileAlgo Holdings shareholders, aligning incentives for post-merger performance.
- Secured a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) with YA II PN, Ltd. for a $3,000,000 Pre-Paid Advance, providing potential financing.
- Negotiated a revised deferred underwriting commission with EF Hutton, involving a mix of shares and a promissory note instead of full cash, conserving cash.
- Cash balance outside the Trust Account increased to $9,063 as of September 30, 2025, from $4,295 at December 31, 2024.
Negatives
- Reported a net loss of $267,913 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net income of $814 in the prior year.
- Reported a net loss of $866,786 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, a significant deterioration from a net income of $262,934 in the prior year period.
- Cash and investments held in the Trust Account decreased significantly to $2,200,644 as of September 30, 2025, from $3,605,750 at December 31, 2024, due to substantial redemptions.
- Accumulated deficit increased to $(7,088,409) as of September 30, 2025, from $(6,375,396) at December 31, 2024.
- Total current liabilities increased to $4,902,818 as of September 30, 2025, from $4,129,427 at December 31, 2024.
- Dividend income from the Trust Account decreased substantially to $22,572 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $187,825 in the prior year, and to $93,821 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $985,835 in the prior year.
- Net cash used in operating activities increased to $(928,009) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $(837,438) in the prior year.
- The company has repeatedly extended its business combination deadline, indicating difficulties in closing the transaction.
- Significant shareholder redemptions have drastically reduced the funds available in the Trust Account.
- Incurred excise taxes of $12,389 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and $190,370 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, related to redemptions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Risks
- Substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern if the business combination is not consummated by February 13, 2026.
- Risk of liquidation if the business combination is not completed by the deadline, which would result in public warrants and rights expiring worthless.
- The per-share value of assets remaining for distribution upon liquidation may be less than the Initial Public Offering price per Unit ($10.00).
- The Sponsor may be liable to the company if claims by vendors or prospective target businesses reduce the amounts in the Trust Account below certain thresholds.
- The company's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2025.
- Material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting were identified for the year ended December 31, 2023, related to accounting for deferred underwriting compensation and non-redemption agreement expenses.
- Uncertainty regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the conflict in Israel and Palestine on the industry and the search for a target company.
- The company will not generate operating revenues until after the completion of a Business Combination, relying on interest income and related party loans for operations.
- The company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all, to conserve liquidity.
Future Outlook
The company's future outlook is primarily focused on consummating its business combination with AgileAlgo Holdings Limited. The deadline for this combination has been extended multiple times, most recently to February 13, 2026. Management has expressed substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern if the business combination is not completed by this date. The company anticipates incurring increased expenses as a public company and for due diligence related to the business combination. Operating revenues are not expected until after the completion of the business combination.
Management Comments
- "We believe it will not have sufficient cash to meet its needs to execute its intended initial Business Combination in the next twelve months from the date of the issuance of the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements."
- "These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months following the date these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were issued."
- "Our Certifying Officers concluded that, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective."
- "We do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all errors and all instances of fraud."
- "We plan to enhance our system of evaluating and implementing the complex accounting standards that apply to our financial statements."
Industry Context
This filing reflects the ongoing challenges faced by Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) in the current market environment. The significant shareholder redemptions, leading to a drastically reduced trust account balance, are a common theme among SPACs struggling to complete business combinations. The repeated extensions of the merger deadline and the "going concern" warning highlight the increased scrutiny and difficulty in executing de-SPAC transactions, particularly for those that have been outstanding for an extended period. The company's focus on the Asian market (excluding China) for its business combination target aligns with a broader trend of seeking growth opportunities in specific international regions. The use of non-redemption agreements and earnout structures are typical mechanisms employed by SPACs to retain capital and align interests in challenging market conditions.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- The significant redemptions (e.g., 5,873,364 shares in March 2023, 1,686,707 shares in June 2024, 103,328 shares in June 2025) are indicative of high redemption rates common in the SPAC market, especially for older SPACs or those facing multiple extension votes. This contrasts with the initial SPAC boom where redemption rates were often lower.
- The declining trust account balance to $2.2 million is significantly below the initial IPO proceeds of $103.5 million, reflecting a common trend where SPACs struggle to retain capital through the de-SPAC process. Many successful SPACs maintain a much larger trust balance at the time of merger.
- The repeated extensions of the business combination deadline (now to February 13, 2026, from an initial 15 months post-IPO in December 2021) are a clear sign of prolonged difficulties in closing a deal, which is often viewed negatively compared to SPACs that complete mergers within their initial timeframe.
- The "going concern" warning is a critical red flag, indicating that the company's financial viability is in question without the successful completion of the business combination. This is a severe deviation from the financial stability expected of a public company.
- The identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and ineffective disclosure controls are below industry best practices for public companies, which strive for robust financial governance.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Control Weakness | Identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting for the year ended December 31, 2023, related to accounting for deferred underwriting compensation and non-redemption agreement expenses. | 2023-12-31 | Adversely affects the ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; remediation plan in progress. |
| Disclosure Controls Ineffectiveness | Disclosure controls and procedures were evaluated as not effective as of September 30, 2025. | 2025-09-30 | Increases risk of material information not being identified, recorded, processed, summarized, and reported in a timely manner. |
| Charter Amendment | Multiple amendments to the amended and restated certificate of incorporation to extend the business combination deadline. | 2023-09-08 | Provides additional time for the company to complete a business combination, but also reflects ongoing challenges. |
| Trust Agreement Amendment | Multiple amendments to the investment management trust agreement to extend the period for completing a business combination. | 2023-03-13 | Allows for continued operation and search for a business combination, but requires ongoing deposits into the trust account. |
Related Party Transactions
- Advance from Sponsor (Soul Venture Partners LLC): $924,240 as of September 30, 2025. Unsecured, interest-free, no fixed repayment terms.
- Other payable to AgileAlgo: $352,500 as of September 30, 2025. Unsecured, interest-free, no fixed repayment terms.
- Administrative Services Agreement with Sponsor: Monthly fee of $10,000 for general and administrative services. Unpaid balance of $460,000 as of September 30, 2025.
- Promissory Notes from Sponsor: Aggregate amount of $1,540,000 as of September 30, 2025. Unsecured, no interest, matures upon business combination closing.
- Non-Redemption Agreements: Sponsor agreed to transfer 1,297,500 Founder Shares (valued at $452,026) to non-redeeming stockholders, with 1,271,510 shares transferred on June 13, 2023.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Public shareholders face significant risk of losing their investment if the business combination is not completed, as warrants and rights would expire worthless. Those who redeemed shares received a pro rata portion of the trust account, which has been declining. Non-redeeming shareholders are subject to the "going concern" risk.
- Sponsor (Soul Venture Partners LLC): Continues to provide financial support through advances and promissory notes, and will receive PubCo Ordinary Shares upon closing of the business combination. Bears liability for certain claims if the Trust Account falls below thresholds.
- AgileAlgo Holdings Limited (Target Company): The business combination is critical for AgileAlgo to become a public entity. Delays and potential failure of the SPAC could impact its growth plans and access to public markets.
- Creditors: The company's "going concern" warning indicates potential challenges in meeting obligations if the business combination fails. Claims of creditors may take priority over public shareholders in liquidation.
- Employees (of future combined entity): The successful completion of the business combination is essential for the long-term stability and growth opportunities for employees of the future combined entity.
Next Steps
- Consummate the business combination with AgileAlgo Holdings Limited by February 13, 2026.
- Continue efforts to remediate identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and improve disclosure controls and procedures.
- Manage liquidity and potentially seek additional financing if the business combination is not completed.
- Monitor the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act's excise tax on redemptions.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-03-04 | Company incorporated and issued 2,587,500 founder shares. |
| 2021-12-08 | Registration statement for Initial Public Offering became effective; Underwriting Agreement with EF Hutton dated. |
| 2021-12-09 | Underwriters fully exercised over-allotment option for IPO. |
| 2021-12-13 | Initial Public Offering consummated, selling 10,350,000 units; Private Placement of 4,721,250 Warrants to Sponsor consummated; Aggregate of $104,535,000 held in Trust Account. |
| 2022-08-16 | Inflation Reduction Act signed into law. |
| 2022-12-31 | Inflation Reduction Act's 1% excise tax on stock repurchases becomes effective. |
| 2023-03-03 | Company and Sponsor entered into non-redemption agreements with unaffiliated third parties for 400,000 shares. |
| 2023-03-06 | Company and Sponsor entered into non-redemption agreements with unaffiliated third parties for 2,100,000 shares. |
| 2023-03-07 | Company and Sponsor entered into additional non-redemption agreements with unaffiliated third parties for 625,000 shares. |
| 2023-03-08 | Company and Sponsor entered into non-redemption agreements with unaffiliated third parties for 1,200,000 shares. |
| 2023-03-13 | Annual Meeting held; 5,873,364 shares redeemed for $60,411,251; Amendment to investment management trust agreement to extend business combination period to September 13, 2023. |
| 2023-04-04 | Redemption amount of $60,411,251 from March 13, 2023, fully paid. |
| 2023-06-12 | Company entered into a binding letter of intent for a business combination with AgileAlgo Pte Ltd. |
| 2023-06-13 | 1,271,510 shares of common stock transferred by the Sponsor in connection with Non-Redemption Agreements. |
| 2023-09-08 | Company filed an amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to extend business combination date to June 13, 2024; Amendment to investment management trust agreement to extend business combination period to June 13, 2024; 1,525,745 shares redeemed for $16,140,173; Company deposited $100,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2023-09-12 | Company entered into Business Combination Agreement with IGTA Merger Sub Limited and AgileAlgo Holdings Limited. |
| 2023-10-03 | Redemption amount of $16,140,173 from September 8, 2023, fully settled. |
| 2023-10-05 | Company deposited $100,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2023-11-01 | Company deposited $100,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2023-11-17 | Company issued an unsecured promissory note of $200,000 to the Sponsor. |
| 2023-11-29 | Company deposited $100,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-01-04 | Company deposited $100,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-01-24 | Company issued an unsecured promissory note of $420,000 to the Sponsor. |
| 2024-02-05 | Company deposited $100,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-02-27 | Company deposited $100,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-03-01 | Company issued an unsecured promissory note of $400,000 to the Sponsor. |
| 2024-03-26 | Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed. |
| 2024-04-03 | Company deposited $100,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-04-26 | Company issued an unsecured promissory note of $100,000 to the Sponsor. |
| 2024-05-06 | Company deposited $100,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-06-04 | Company entered into an amendment to the investment management trust agreement to extend business combination period to December 13, 2024; 1,686,707 shares redeemed for $19,036,950. |
| 2024-06-06 | Company deposited $50,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-06-20 | Amendment No. 1 to Business Combination Agreement extended Outside Closing Date to November 30, 2024. |
| 2024-07-08 | Company deposited $50,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-08-01 | Company deposited $50,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-09-05 | Company deposited $50,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-09-30 | Company issued an unsecured promissory note of $420,000 to the Sponsor. |
| 2024-10-01 | Company, AgileAlgo Holdings, and Purchaser entered into a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) with YA II PN, Ltd. |
| 2024-10-02 | Company deposited $50,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-10-22 | Company and Purchaser entered into a Loan Conversion Agreement with Sponsor; Company, Purchaser, and AgileAlgo Holdings entered into a Discharge Agreement with EF Hutton LLC. |
| 2024-11-12 | Company deposited $50,000 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-11-27 | Investor agreed not to enforce SEPA termination right prior to January 21, 2025. |
| 2024-12-06 | Special Meeting held; 984,194 shares redeemed for $11,378,102; Company filed third amendment to certificate of incorporation to extend business combination date to June 13, 2025; Company entered into an amendment to the investment management trust agreement to extend business combination period to June 13, 2025. |
| 2024-12-12 | Company deposited $11,199 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2024-12-16 | Amendment No. 2 to Business Combination Agreement extended Outside Closing Date to March 31, 2025. |
| 2025-01-09 | Company deposited $11,199 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2025-02-12 | Company deposited $11,199 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2025-03-12 | Company deposited $11,199 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2025-03-27 | Amendment No. 3 to Business Combination Agreement extended Outside Closing Date to May 31, 2025. |
| 2025-04-10 | Company deposited $11,199 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2025-05-06 | Amendment No. 4 to Business Combination Agreement extended Outside Closing Date to July 31, 2025. |
| 2025-05-12 | Company deposited $11,199 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2025-06-05 | Company entered into an amendment to the investment management trust agreement to extend business combination period to October 13, 2025; Company filed fourth amendment to certificate of incorporation to extend business combination date to October 13, 2025; 103,328 shares redeemed for $1,238,944. |
| 2025-06-10 | Company deposited $13,250 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2025-07-07 | Company deposited $13,250 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2025-07-31 | Amendment No. 5 to Business Combination Agreement extended Outside Closing Date to October 14, 2025, and amended Earnout Period to begin October 1, 2025, and conclude June 30, 2026. |
| 2025-08-07 | Amendment No. 6 to Business Combination Agreement amended Earnout Period to begin April 1, 2026, and conclude December 31, 2026. |
| 2025-08-11 | Company deposited $13,250 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2025-08-19 | 126,395 shares redeemed by certain shareholders. |
| 2025-09-10 | Company deposited $13,250 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2025-09-30 | End of quarterly reporting period. |
| 2025-10-09 | Company entered into an amendment to the investment management trust agreement to extend business combination period to February 13, 2026; Company deposited $13,242 into Trust Account for extension; Company filed fifth amendment to certificate of incorporation to extend business combination date to February 13, 2026; 100 shares tendered for redemption. |
| 2025-11-10 | Company deposited $13,242 into Trust Account for extension. |
| 2025-11-19 | Filing date of the 10-Q report; 2,814,062 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. |
| 2026-02-13 | Extended deadline to consummate a business combination. |
| 2026-04-01 | Amended Earnout Period for AgileAlgo Holdings begins. |
| 2026-12-31 | Amended Earnout Period for AgileAlgo Holdings concludes. |
Recommendation
sellThe company is a SPAC facing severe challenges, including substantial net losses, a rapidly diminishing trust account, and an explicit "going concern" warning. Despite an ongoing business combination agreement, it has been repeatedly delayed, and shareholder redemptions have significantly eroded capital. The identified material weaknesses in internal controls and ineffective disclosure controls further compound the risks. The high probability of liquidation if the merger fails, coupled with the potential worthlessness of warrants and rights, makes this a highly speculative and risky investment. A seasoned investor would likely recommend selling to avoid further capital erosion given the significant uncertainties and negative financial indicators.
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