10-K: Newbury Street II Reports 2025 Results, Nears SPAC Deadline

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Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp. reported a net income of $6.6 million for 2025, holding over $181 million in its trust account as it approaches its November 2026 business combination deadline.

Capital raiseThe company may seek to raise additional funds through a private offering of debt or equity securities in connection with the completion of its initial Business Combination.Working Capital Loans of up to $1,500,000 may be provided by the Sponsor or affiliates, convertible into units of the post-Business Combination entity at $10.00 per unit.
Worse than expectedThe company has not yet identified a Business Combination target, despite the November 4, 2026 deadline approaching, indicating a significant delay in achieving its primary objective.The auditor's report includes a "going concern" qualification, indicating substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue operations if a Business Combination is not completed, which is a critical negative indicator.The company's liquidity outside the Trust Account is limited, which could constrain its ability to fund the search for a target or transaction costs, adding to operational challenges.

Summary

  • Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company incorporated on June 18, 2024, for the purpose of effecting a Business Combination.
  • The company consummated its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on November 4, 2024, raising $172.5 million from Public Units and $6.48 million from Private Placement Units.
  • As of December 31, 2025, $181,847,374 was held in the Trust Account, including $7,267,039 in interest earned for the year.
  • A net income of $6,620,992 was reported for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily driven by interest income on the Trust Account.
  • General and administrative costs for the year ended December 31, 2025, amounted to $688,452.
  • The company has until November 4, 2026, to complete an initial Business Combination; otherwise, it will liquidate and redeem Public Shares.
  • No Business Combination target has been selected as of the date of this report.
  • The aggregate market value of outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares was $180,217,774 as of June 30, 2025.
  • The redemption price per Public Share was approximately $10.54 as of December 31, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a low sentiment due to the significant 'going concern' warning from the auditor and the approaching deadline for a business combination without a target identified, indicating high uncertainty for investors.

Positives

  • Reported a net income of $6,620,992 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
  • Generated significant interest income of $7,267,039 on marketable securities held in the Trust Account for the year ended December 31, 2025.
  • Maintains a strong financial position with $181,847,374 in the Trust Account as of December 31, 2025, available for a Business Combination.
  • The management team possesses extensive experience in identifying, acquiring, investing in, and operating businesses, and providing depth of knowledge in capital markets.
  • The company's structure offers an attractive alternative path to public listing for target businesses, potentially being less expensive and offering greater certainty of execution than a traditional IPO.

Negatives

  • The company is a blank check company with no operating history or revenues, relying solely on completing a Business Combination.
  • There is substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern if a Business Combination is not completed by November 4, 2026.
  • No Business Combination target has been selected, with the deadline approaching in less than two years.
  • Public Shareholders incurred immediate and substantial dilution upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering due to Founder Shares acquired at a nominal price.
  • The Deferred Fee of $6,037,500 to the Underwriter is contingent upon the completion of a Business Combination, creating a potential conflict of interest.
  • The company's liquidity outside the Trust Account is limited, with $772,506 cash and $748,963 working capital as of December 31, 2025.

Risks

  • Inability to complete an initial Business Combination within the Combination Period (by November 4, 2026), leading to liquidation and redemption of Public Shares, and Warrants expiring worthless.
  • Potential difficulty in obtaining additional financing for a Business Combination or to fund the target business's operations and growth.
  • Issuance of Ordinary Shares to investors in connection with a Business Combination at a price less than the prevailing market price, leading to dilution.
  • Increased competition for attractive target businesses due to a growing number of SPACs and negative public perception of SPAC mergers, potentially increasing acquisition costs or preventing a combination.
  • Risks associated with attempting to complete Business Combinations with multiple prospective targets simultaneously, hindering completion and increasing costs.
  • Potential conflicts of interest for the Underwriter due to the Deferred Fee being contingent on Business Combination completion.
  • Risk of acquiring a private company with limited available information, which may prove unprofitable.
  • Wasting resources on researching uncompleted Business Combinations.
  • Impact of recent fluctuations in inflation and interest rates, military conflicts, and other disruptions on capital markets and target companies.
  • Changes in laws or regulations, including the U.S. federal 1% excise tax on stock repurchases, may adversely affect the business.
  • Certain agreements related to the IPO may be amended or waived without shareholder approval.
  • Adverse developments in the financial services industry could affect business and Business Combination prospects.
  • Cyber incidents or attacks could result in information theft, data corruption, operational disruption, financial loss, and impact the ability to consummate a Business Combination.
  • Risk of being deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act, leading to burdensome compliance and restricted activities.
  • Sponsor and Management Team's agreement to vote in favor of a Business Combination, regardless of Public Shareholder votes, potentially leading to approval without majority Public Shareholder support.
  • The ability of Public Shareholders to redeem shares for cash may make the company unattractive to potential targets.
  • Large redemptions could prevent the most desirable Business Combination or optimize capital structure, and materially dilute Public Shareholders.
  • The requirement to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period may give target businesses leverage and limit due diligence time.
  • If the Combination Period is not extended, the company would liquidate, and Warrants would be worthless.
  • Purchases of Public Shares or Warrants by Sponsor, directors, officers, advisors, or affiliates may influence a vote and reduce public float.
  • Public Shareholders may be held liable for claims by third parties against the company to the extent of distributions received upon redemption.
  • The securities in which Trust Account funds are invested could bear a negative rate of interest, reducing redemption amounts.
  • Bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings could prioritize creditor claims over shareholders, reducing redemption amounts.
  • Lack of an active market for public securities could adversely affect liquidity and price.
  • Sponsor, directors, and officers will lose their entire investment if a Business Combination is not completed, creating a conflict of interest.
  • The value of Founder Shares is likely to be substantially higher than the nominal price paid, even if Public Share price declines post-combination.
  • Nasdaq may delist securities, limiting trading.
  • Shareholders may face difficulties protecting interests due to Cayman Islands incorporation.
  • Provisions in Amended and Restated Articles may inhibit a takeover.
  • Warrants may have an adverse effect on Class A Ordinary Share market price and make a Business Combination more difficult.
  • Units containing half-warrants may be worth less than units of other SPACs.
  • Warrant holders may only be able to exercise on a cashless basis under certain circumstances, receiving fewer Class A Ordinary Shares.
  • Holders of Class A Ordinary Shares cannot vote on continuing the company in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands.
  • Registration rights granted to Sponsor, BTIG, and other holders may make a Business Combination more difficult and affect market price.
  • Risk of being a passive foreign investment company (PFIC) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
  • As an emerging growth company and smaller reporting company, certain disclosure exemptions may make securities less attractive to investors.

Future Outlook

The company intends to use substantially all funds in the Trust Account to complete a Business Combination by November 4, 2026. Management plans to continue identifying and evaluating prospective acquisition candidates. If a Business Combination is not completed by the deadline, the company will liquidate and redeem Public Shares. The company may seek to extend the Combination Period, which would require shareholder approval and could impact Nasdaq listing.

Management Comments

  • "We have based these forward-looking statements on our Management's current expectations and projections about future events, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to our Management, but actual results may differ materially due to various factors."
  • "We seek to capitalize on the experience of our Management Team in consummating an initial Business Combination."
  • "We believe our Management Team's investment, operating and transaction experience and relationships with companies will provide us with a number of potential Business Combination targets."
  • "We believe our structure makes us an attractive Business Combination partner to prospective target businesses that desire to become a publicly listed company."
  • "Management has determined that we currently lack the liquidity we need to sustain operations for a reasonable period of time... These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern."

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp. operates within the highly competitive SPAC market, which has seen increased scrutiny and competition for attractive targets. The company's strategy to leverage its management team's network and offer an alternative path to public listing is a common approach in this sector. However, the approaching deadline for a business combination, coupled with the 'going concern' warning, highlights the inherent challenges and pressures faced by SPACs in the current market environment, where investor sentiment towards blank check companies has become more cautious.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The company's cash in trust of $181.8 million is within the typical range for a mid-sized SPAC, consistent with other blank check companies that successfully completed their IPOs in recent years.
  • The reported net income of $6.6 million, primarily from interest on the trust account, is an expected outcome for a pre-combination SPAC, reflecting the low-risk investment strategy for trust assets, which is standard practice across the industry.
  • The $10.54 redemption price per share as of December 31, 2025, indicates a slight appreciation from the initial $10.00 IPO price, which is a positive for public shareholders, but still below the typical $11.50 warrant exercise price, suggesting potential for warrant holders to be out-of-the-money, a common scenario for SPAC warrants.
  • The 24-month combination period ending November 4, 2026, is standard for many SPACs, but the lack of an identified target at this stage places it in a more challenging position compared to SPACs that announce Letters of Intent or definitive agreements earlier in their lifecycle, such as those that secure targets within 12-18 months post-IPO.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Director and Chairman of the Board, Member and Chair of Audit CommitteeMatthew HongNA2025-05-28Resignation
Chairman of the Board of DirectorsNAAnthony James Vinciquerra2025-05-28Appointment
DirectorNAWilliam Zachre Wyatt2025-05-28Appointment
Member of Audit CommitteeNATed Seides2025-05-28Appointment
Chair of Audit CommitteeNAJosh Gold2025-05-28Appointment

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Audit Committee CompositionMatthew Hong resigned as Chair, Ted Seides appointed as member, Josh Gold appointed as Chair.2025-05-28Strengthens committee with new expertise, but also reflects a change in leadership during a critical period for the SPAC.
Board of Directors CompositionAppointment of Anthony James Vinciquerra as Chairman and William Zachre Wyatt as Director.2025-05-28Adds significant executive and financial industry experience to the Board, potentially aiding in Business Combination search.
Clawback PolicyAdoption of Executive Compensation Clawback Policy to comply with SEC Clawback Rule and Nasdaq Rules.2024-10-22Enhances corporate governance and aligns executive incentives with financial reporting accuracy, reducing risk of misconduct.
Insider Trading PolicyAdoption of Insider Trading Policies and Procedures.2024-10-22Promotes compliance with insider trading laws and regulations, enhancing market integrity and investor confidence.

Legal Proceedings

  • No material litigation currently pending or contemplated against the company, its officers, or directors.

Related Party Transactions

  • The Sponsor paid $25,000 for 5,750,000 Founder Shares on June 20, 2024, and received an additional 368,000 Founder Shares on July 12, 2024, for a total of 6,118,000 Founder Shares.
  • The Sponsor purchased 484,500 Private Placement Units for $4,845,000 simultaneously with the IPO.
  • The company pays an affiliate of the Sponsor $10,000 per month for office space, utilities, and administrative support, totaling $120,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
  • The Sponsor, directors, and officers are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred on the company's behalf, with no cap or ceiling.
  • The Sponsor loaned the company up to $300,000 under an IPO Promissory Note, which was fully repaid on November 4, 2024.
  • The company paid tax and accounting expenses of $7,590 on behalf of the Sponsor on September 26, 2025, resulting in $32,590 due from the Sponsor as of December 31, 2025.
  • The Sponsor or affiliates may provide Working Capital Loans of up to $1,500,000, convertible into units of the post-Business Combination entity.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders face substantial dilution from Founder Shares and potential further dilution from future equity raises. Public Shareholders may receive less than the redemption price if the Trust Account is depleted by creditor claims or negative interest rates. They also face the risk of Warrants expiring worthless if no Business Combination is completed.
  • Management and the Sponsor stand to lose their entire investment in Founder Shares and Private Placement Units if no Business Combination is completed. They have significant economic incentives to complete a Business Combination, which could create conflicts of interest.
  • Creditors: The Trust Account is designed to protect Public Shareholders, but there's no guarantee that all third parties will waive claims, potentially exposing the Trust Account to claims and reducing the amount available for redemption.

Next Steps

  • Identify and evaluate prospective acquisition candidates for a Business Combination.
  • Structure and negotiate the terms of a Business Combination transaction.
  • Potentially seek additional financing (equity or debt) to complete a Business Combination.
  • Potentially seek shareholder approval to extend the Combination Period if a target is not secured by November 4, 2026.
  • If no Business Combination is completed by November 4, 2026, cease operations, redeem Public Shares, and liquidate.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2024-06-18Company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company.
2024-06-20Sponsor paid $25,000 for 5,750,000 Founder Shares; Promissory Note for up to $300,000 entered with Sponsor.
2024-07-12Company issued an additional 368,000 Founder Shares to Sponsor.
2024-08-09IPO Registration Statement on Form S-1 initially filed with the SEC.
2024-10-22Executive Compensation Clawback Policy adopted; Insider Trading Policies and Procedures adopted.
2024-10-31IPO Registration Statement declared effective; Administrative Support Agreement, Letter Agreement, Trust Agreement, Underwriting Agreement, Warrant Agreement, Private Placement Units Purchase Agreements entered into.
2024-11-01Public Units commenced public trading; Administrative Support Agreement commenced.
2024-11-04Initial Public Offering consummated; Over-Allotment Option fully exercised; Private Placement completed; $173,362,500 placed in Trust Account; IPO Promissory Note fully repaid; $25,000 repaid to Sponsor in excess of IPO Promissory Note.
2024-12-16Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for period ended September 30, 2024, filed with SEC.
2024-12-27Public Shares and Public Warrants commenced separate public trading.
2024-12-31Fiscal year end.
2025-01-29Schedule 13G filed by Magnetar Parties.
2025-02-12Schedule 13G filed by Ghisallo Parties.
2025-02-14Schedule 13G filed by LMR Parties.
2025-03-312024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with SEC; ASU 2023-07 adopted.
2025-05-13Schedule 13G filed by Barclays PLC.
2025-05-14Schedule 13G filed by AQR Parties.
2025-05-15Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for period ended March 31, 2025, filed with SEC.
2025-05-28Matthew Hong resigned as director and chairman; Anthony James Vinciquerra and William Zachre Wyatt appointed as directors; Ted Seides appointed to Audit Committee; Josh Gold appointed Chair of Audit Committee.
2025-06-30Last business day of second fiscal quarter for market value computation.
2025-07-21Schedule 13G filed by Wolverine Parties.
2025-09-26Company paid tax and accounting expenses of $7,590 on behalf of Sponsor.
2025-11-04End of 24-month Combination Period (liquidation date if no Business Combination).
2025-11-06Schedule 13G filed by Linden Parties.
2025-11-14Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for period ended September 30, 2025, filed with SEC.
2026-03-06Date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K filing; Number of Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares outstanding reported.

Recommendation

sell

The 'going concern' warning from the independent auditor, coupled with the approaching November 4, 2026 deadline for a business combination and the absence of an identified target, presents significant fundamental risks. While the trust account holds value, the high uncertainty of completing a value-accretive transaction and the potential for liquidation at or below the redemption price, along with the risk of warrants expiring worthless, makes the stock a 'sell' for risk-averse investors. The limited liquidity outside the trust account further exacerbates operational challenges in the search for a target.

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