10-Q: Oxley Bridge Reports Q3 Net Income, Continues SPAC Search

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Quarterly Report


Oxley Bridge Acquisition Limited, a blank check company, reported a net income of $2.43 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, as it continues its search for a business combination target.

Capital raiseThe Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor or certain officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan the company funds as Working Capital Loans to finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination.Up to $1,500,000 of such Working Capital Loans may be convertible into warrants of the post-Business Combination entity at a price of $1.00 per warrant.

Summary

  • The company, a blank check company (SPAC), reported a net income of $2,434,270 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and $2,443,288 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
  • Income was primarily derived from investments held in the Trust Account, totaling $2,644,418 for the quarter and $2,759,767 for the nine months.
  • General and administrative expenses were $181,574 for the quarter and $285,822 for the nine months, with an additional $37,500 (quarter) and $39,583 (nine months) in administrative expenses paid to a related party.
  • As of September 30, 2025, the company held $1,090,102 in cash outside the Trust Account and $255,759,767 in investments within the Trust Account.
  • The Initial Public Offering (IPO) was consummated on June 26, 2025, raising $253,000,000, including the full exercise of the Over-Allotment Option.
  • A private placement of 6,400,000 warrants simultaneously with the IPO generated gross proceeds of $6,400,000.
  • The company has until June 26, 2027, to complete an initial Business Combination, focusing its search on global consumer and technology sectors with disruptive growth potential in Asia (excluding China, Hong Kong, and Macau).
  • Total transaction costs related to the IPO amounted to $16,987,383, including a deferred underwriting fee of $12,045,000.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The company has successfully completed its IPO and private placement, securing a substantial Trust Account and generating income from investments. However, it is still a blank check company with no operating business, faces a tight deadline for a business combination, and has a "going concern" warning, which introduces significant uncertainty. The positive financial performance is purely from investment income, not operations.

Positives

  • Generated net income of $2,434,270 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and $2,443,288 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
  • Significant income on investments in the Trust Account, totaling $2,644,418 for the quarter and $2,759,767 for the nine months.
  • Successfully completed its Initial Public Offering on June 26, 2025, raising $253,000,000, including the full exercise of the Over-Allotment Option.
  • Successfully completed a Private Placement of 6,400,000 warrants, generating $6,400,000.
  • Maintains a substantial Trust Account balance of $255,759,767, providing capital for a future business combination.
  • Management believes the company has sufficient working capital and borrowing capacity to meet its needs through the earlier of a Business Combination or one year from the filing date.

Negatives

  • The company is a blank check company with no operations or operating revenue to date, relying solely on investment income.
  • Incurred significant transaction costs of $16,987,383 related to the IPO, including a deferred underwriting fee of $12,045,000.
  • Faces a deadline of June 26, 2027, to complete an initial Business Combination, or it will be forced to liquidate.
  • The company currently lacks the liquidity needed to sustain operations for a reasonable period if a Business Combination is not completed, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
  • The Sponsor's indemnification obligations are not reserved for, and the company cannot assure the Sponsor has sufficient funds to satisfy them.
  • The Nasdaq Rules require SPACs to complete their initial Business Combination within 36 months (June 26, 2028) or face suspension and delisting from Nasdaq, while the company's stated Combination Period is 24 months (June 26, 2027).

Risks

  • The company's ability to complete an initial Business Combination may be adversely affected by various factors beyond its control, including changes in laws or regulations, financial market downturns, economic conditions, inflation, interest rate fluctuations, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, public health considerations, and geopolitical instability.
  • There is a risk of being deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act, which increases the longer funds are held in the Trust Account.
  • Claims by creditors could reduce funds in the Trust Account below $10.00 per Public Share, and the Sponsor's ability to satisfy indemnification obligations is not assured.
  • If the company fails to complete an initial Business Combination within the Combination Period (June 26, 2027), it will liquidate, and Public Shareholders will only receive their pro-rata share of the Trust Account, extinguishing other shareholder rights.
  • The company currently lacks the liquidity to sustain operations for a reasonable period of time if a Business Combination is not completed, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
  • Failure to meet the Nasdaq 36-Month Requirement could lead to suspension of trading and delisting from Nasdaq.
  • The Sponsor may consider selling its interest in the company to another sponsor entity, which could result in a change to the Management Team.

Future Outlook

The company intends to use substantially all funds held in the Trust Account to complete a Business Combination. It has until June 26, 2027, to consummate an initial Business Combination, and management plans to achieve this prior to the deadline. The company may seek to extend the Combination Period, which would require shareholder approval and offer redemption rights. Failure to meet the Nasdaq 36-Month Requirement could lead to delisting. Management will continue to assess factors related to the company's potential status under the Investment Company Act and may instruct the trustee to liquidate Trust Account investments to cash.

Management Comments

  • "Management believes that the Company will have sufficient working capital and borrowing capacity to meet its needs through the earlier of the consummation of a Business Combination or one year from this filing."
  • "Management plans to consummate an initial Business Combination prior to the end of the Combination Period."
  • "We are focusing our search on a target with operations or prospects focusing on global consumer and technology sectors with disruptive growth potential through the use of technology that can benefit from operations in Asia, excluding the Peoples Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macau."

Industry Context

Oxley Bridge Acquisition Limited operates as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), a model that has seen fluctuating market interest and increased regulatory scrutiny. The company's stated focus on global consumer and technology sectors with disruptive growth potential in Asia (excluding China, Hong Kong, and Macau) aligns with specific investment trends seeking high-growth opportunities in targeted emerging markets. However, the broader SPAC market has experienced a decline in new issuances and increased redemptions, making the successful completion of a business combination within the specified timeframe a significant challenge. The mention of the Nasdaq 36-Month Requirement highlights the inherent regulatory pressures and time constraints of the SPAC model, which can impact a SPAC's ability to identify and close a suitable deal.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The company's structure, including the use of a Trust Account, Public and Private Placement Warrants, and a defined period to complete a Business Combination, is standard for a SPAC.
  • The $10.00 per unit IPO price and $11.50 warrant exercise price are typical for SPACs in the market.
  • The 24-month Combination Period (June 26, 2027) is a common timeframe for SPACs, with the Nasdaq 36-Month Requirement providing an ultimate listing deadline.
  • The deferred underwriting fee of $12,045,000 (4.50% of base IPO proceeds + 6.50% of over-allotment proceeds) represents a standard compensation structure for underwriters in SPAC IPOs, payable upon business combination completion.
  • The company's current net income, derived solely from interest on the Trust Account, is typical for a pre-combination SPAC with no operating business.
  • The disclosure of a "going concern" warning is a common and expected feature for SPACs that have not yet completed a business combination, reflecting their limited operational history and reliance on a future transaction.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
No new changes reportedNo new changes in bylaws, committees, policies, or procedures were reported in this filing beyond the existing framework established at IPO. The company's Amended and Restated Articles and Letter Agreement define certain governance aspects, such as voting rights for Class B shares on director appointments and requirements for shareholder votes on amendments to the articles.NANA

Legal Proceedings

  • To the knowledge of management, there is no material litigation currently pending or contemplated against the company, its officers, or directors.

Related Party Transactions

  • **Founder Shares:** On August 6, 2024, the Sponsor made a capital contribution of $25,000 for 5,750,000 Class B Ordinary Shares. In May 2025, an additional 575,000 Founder Shares were issued to the Sponsor, totaling 6,325,000 Founder Shares.
  • **IPO Promissory Note:** The Sponsor loaned the company up to $300,000 for IPO expenses. $242,318 was borrowed, and the note was repaid in full on June 26, 2025. An overpayment of $25,309 was resolved on July 1, 2025, when the Sponsor paid the company back.
  • **Administrative Services Agreement:** Commencing June 26, 2025, an affiliate of the Sponsor is paid $12,500 per month for office space, utilities, and administrative support. $12,083 was due to the related party as of September 30, 2025. The company incurred $37,500 for Q3 and $39,583 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
  • **Working Capital Loans:** The Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor or certain officers and directors may loan the company funds for working capital or transaction costs. Up to $1,500,000 of such loans may be convertible into warrants. No such loans were outstanding as of September 30, 2025.
  • **Private Placement Warrants:** The Sponsor purchased 4,200,000 Private Placement Warrants for $4,200,000.

Stakeholder Impact

  • **Shareholders:** Public shareholders are entitled to redemption rights if a business combination is not completed by June 26, 2027, or if certain amendments to the articles are approved. The value of their shares is tied to the Trust Account balance and the success of a future business combination. Founder shareholders (Sponsor) have specific voting rights and transfer restrictions.
  • **Underwriters:** Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and other underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $12,045,000, payable only upon the completion of an initial Business Combination.
  • **Sponsor:** The Sponsor (Oxley Bridge Holdings LLC) holds Founder Shares and Private Placement Warrants, has provided loans, and receives administrative service fees. Its investment is at risk if a business combination is not completed.
  • **Management Team:** The executive officers and directors are actively engaged in identifying and evaluating acquisition candidates and are subject to certain agreements regarding their shares and voting rights.

Next Steps

  • Identify and evaluate prospective acquisition candidates.
  • Consummate an initial Business Combination by June 26, 2027.
  • File a post-effective amendment to the IPO Registration Statement or a new registration statement covering Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of Warrants within 20 business days after closing a Business Combination.
  • Maintain a current prospectus for Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of Warrants until their expiration.
  • Potentially seek shareholder approval to extend the Combination Period.
  • Management will continue to assess factors related to the company's potential status under the Investment Company Act and may instruct the trustee to liquidate Trust Account investments to cash.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-12-15Effective date for ASU 2023-07 for fiscal years beginning after this date.
2024-08-06Company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company (inception); ASU 2023-07 adopted.
2024-12-31IPO Promissory Note issued to Sponsor for up to $300,000.
2024-12-15Effective date for ASU 2023-07 for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after this date; Effective date for ASU 2023-09 for fiscal years beginning after this date.
2025-05-31Company issued an additional 575,000 Founder Shares to the Sponsor, resulting in 6,325,000 Founder Shares outstanding.
2025-06-05IPO Registration Statement on Form S-1 initially filed with the SEC.
2025-06-24IPO Registration Statement declared effective; Administrative Services Agreement, Letter Agreement, Private Placement Warrants Purchase Agreements, and Underwriting Agreement dated.
2025-06-26Initial Public Offering consummated; Over-Allotment Option fully exercised; Private Placement of warrants consummated; $253,000,000 placed in Trust Account; IPO Promissory Note repaid in full; Administrative Services Agreement commenced.
2025-07-01Sponsor paid the company $25,309 to resolve an overpayment on the IPO Promissory Note.
2025-09-30End of the quarterly period covered by the report.
2025-11-13Date of filing of the 10-Q report.
2027-06-26Deadline to complete the initial Business Combination (24 months from IPO closing).
2028-06-26Nasdaq 36-Month Requirement deadline for completing a Business Combination.

Recommendation

hold

The company is a pre-combination SPAC with a substantial Trust Account and is generating income from investments. It has a clear mandate and a defined timeline to find a target in specific sectors. However, as a blank check company, it carries inherent risks related to finding a suitable acquisition, the competitive SPAC market, and the "going concern" warning. Without a definitive business combination target, the investment remains speculative, warranting a "hold" for investors who understand SPAC dynamics and are comfortable with the associated risks and timeline.

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