F-1/A: Robot Consulting Co. Ltd. Files Amendment No. 3 to Form F-1 Registration Statement

Sentiment:

Registration Statement Amendment


Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. files an amendment to its Form F-1 registration statement, primarily to replace the consent of its independent auditor, Grassi & Co., CPAs P.C.

Capital raiseThe company is registering securities for a proposed sale to the public.The company has previously issued unregistered securities, raising capital through private placements.

Summary

  • Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. has filed Amendment No. 3 to its Form F-1 registration statement with the SEC.
  • The primary purpose of this amendment is to replace the consent of Grassi & Co., CPAs P.C., the company's independent auditor.
  • The amendment includes the facing page, an explanatory note, Part II of the Registration Statement, signature pages, and the exhibit being filed.
  • It does not amend or delete any other part of the original Registration Statement unless specifically noted.
  • The document details indemnification of directors and officers, recent sales of unregistered securities, exhibits, and undertakings.
  • The company issued unregistered securities over the past three years, believing them to be exempt from registration under Regulation D or Section 4(2) or Regulation S of the Securities Act.
  • These issuances involved various investors and considerations in JPY.
  • The document includes an exhibit index listing various agreements and consents.
  • The registration statement is signed by authorized representatives of Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. and its U.S. representative, Cogency Global Inc.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The document is a regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neutral. However, the auditor's going concern comment and restatement emphasis slightly lower the score.

Positives

  • The company is taking steps to proceed with its registration statement by addressing auditor consent requirements.
  • The company has been able to raise capital through the issuance of unregistered securities.

Risks

  • The auditor's report includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
  • The auditor's report includes an emphasis of matter for the restatement of the 2023 Financial Statements.

Future Outlook

The company intends to proceed with its proposed sale to the public promptly after the effective date of the registration statement.

Industry Context

This filing is a standard step for companies seeking to list their securities on a U.S. exchange, particularly for foreign companies like Robot Consulting Co., Ltd.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The IPO will allow existing shareholders to potentially realize gains.
  • The IPO will provide the company with additional capital for growth.
  • The company's performance will be subject to greater public scrutiny.

Next Steps

  • The SEC will review the registration statement.
  • The company will need to address any comments from the SEC.
  • The company will proceed with its IPO after the registration statement is declared effective.

Key Dates

DateDescription
November 24, 2021Issued 10 Ordinary Shares to Oki Denki Co., Ltd.
November 25, 2021Issued 20 Ordinary Shares to Mr. Kenichi Takahama
March 15, 2023Issued 45 Ordinary Shares to Nac
March 31, 2023Issued 200 Ordinary Shares to Stella MIC Investment Ltd.
November 24, 2023Issued 84 Ordinary Shares to RC Equal Co., Ltd.
December 29, 2023Share amounts and per share amounts issued and outstanding prior to this date do not reflect share splits.
February 5, 20241-for-1,000 share split took effect.
January 7, 2025Increase of the number of authorized shares from 28,000,000 to 168,000,000 became effective.
January 7, 20251-for-6 share split became effective.
February 12, 2025Date of auditor's report for Note 11, Note 17 and Note 20.
March 26, 2025Date of Grassi & Co., CPAs P.C. consent.
March 28, 2025Date of the registration statement amendment.

Keywords

registration statement, F-1, amendment, securities, shares, Robot Consulting, initial public offering, IPO

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