10-Q: Yorkville Acquisition Corp. Q2 2025 Update

Yorkville Acquisition Corp. reports its first quarterly results post-IPO, holding $173.4 million in trust and actively seeking a business combination.

Summary

• Yorkville Acquisition Corp. (YORKU) completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 30, 2025, raising gross proceeds of $172,500,000 from the sale of 17,250,000 units at $10.00 per unit, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option.
• Simultaneously, the company completed a private placement of 351,825 units to its Sponsor, Yorkville Acquisition Sponsor LLC, at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $3,518,250.
• A total of $173,362,500 ($10.05 per unit) from the net proceeds was placed in a U.S.-based Trust Account, to be invested in U.S. government treasury obligations or money market funds.
• The company incurred total transaction costs of $9,424,463, including a $1,155,750 cash underwriting fee, $5,175,000 deferred underwriting fee, $2,294,250 for representative shares, and $799,463 in other offering costs.
• For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the company reported a net loss of $61,710, primarily due to $63,574 in formation, general, and administrative expenses, partially offset by $1,864 in interest income.
• As of June 30, 2025, the company had $1,467,830 in cash outside the Trust Account and a working capital surplus of $815,154.
• The company has a 24-month window from the IPO closing (June 30, 2025) to complete its initial business combination.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is moderately positive. The company successfully completed its IPO and secured a substantial trust account, which are key initial steps for a SPAC. However, the 'going concern' warning, while common for SPACs, introduces a notable negative, indicating potential future funding needs outside the trust account for operational expenses before a deal is secured. The lack of a target business yet is neutral but expected for this stage.

Positives

• Successfully completed its Initial Public Offering and private placement, raising significant capital for a business combination.
• The underwriters fully exercised their over-allotment option, indicating strong demand for the IPO units.
• A substantial amount of capital, $173,362,500, has been placed in the Trust Account, providing a solid base for a future acquisition.
• The funds in the Trust Account are invested in secure U.S. government treasury obligations or money market funds, ensuring capital preservation and generating interest income.
• The company has a working capital surplus of $815,154 outside the Trust Account as of June 30, 2025, providing liquidity for operational expenses related to identifying a target.

Negatives

• The company has not yet identified a specific business combination target, and no substantive discussions have occurred.
• The company incurred a net loss of $61,710 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and $92,134 from inception through June 30, 2025, as it has not commenced operations and generates no operating revenue.
• Management has identified conditions that raise substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of time within one year from the financial statement issuance date, due to expected significant costs in pursuing a business combination.
• A significant portion of underwriting fees ($5,175,000) is deferred and payable only upon the completion of a business combination, creating a contingent liability.

Risks

• Geopolitical instability from ongoing wars (Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, Iran and proxies) could lead to market disruptions, volatility in commodity prices, credit and capital markets, supply chain interruptions, and increased cyber-attacks, potentially affecting the search for a business combination.
• The Sponsor's ability to satisfy indemnity obligations to the company for third-party claims against the Trust Account is not assured, as the company has not verified the Sponsor's funds.
• Failure to complete an initial business combination within the 24-month Completion Window will result in the redemption of Public Shares and liquidation of the Trust Account, potentially at a lower value if trust assets decline.
• The company may be deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 if it holds investments in the Trust Account for too long, which could force it to liquidate assets and hold funds in cash or demand deposits.

Future Outlook

The company's primary future outlook is to identify and complete an initial business combination within 24 months from its IPO closing date of June 30, 2025. It expects to incur significant costs related to this search, due diligence, and negotiation processes. The company may need to raise additional funds to cover these expenditures prior to a business combination.

Management Comments

• We are a blank check company incorporated on March 3, 2025, and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
• We intend to effectuate our initial business combination using cash from the proceeds of the initial public offering and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, the proceeds of the sale of our shares in connection with our initial business combination, shares issued to the owners of the target, debt issued to bank or other lenders or the owners of the target, or a combination of the foregoing.
• We expect to incur increased expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
• We intend to use the funds held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses, travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, and structure, negotiate and complete an initial business combination.

Industry Context

Yorkville Acquisition Corp. operates as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), a common vehicle for private companies to go public. The current geopolitical landscape, including ongoing conflicts in Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas, introduces broader market volatility and supply chain risks that could impact the availability and valuation of potential target businesses. The SPAC market itself has seen increased scrutiny and regulatory changes, which may affect the ease and cost of completing a business combination. The company's structure, including the trust account and warrant terms, is typical for a SPAC, aiming to provide a clear path to market for a target company.

Comparison to Industry Standards

• The initial trust account value of $10.05 per unit is slightly above the standard $10.00 per unit, offering a minor premium to public shareholders.
• The 24-month completion window for a business combination is a standard duration for SPACs, aligning with typical industry timelines.
• The deferred underwriting fee structure, contingent on a successful business combination, is a common practice in SPAC IPOs.
• The company's current cash position outside the trust account and its net loss are typical for a newly formed SPAC that has not yet identified a target and is incurring formation and administrative expenses.

Corporate Governance

Related Party Transactions

• The Sponsor, Yorkville Acquisition Sponsor LLC, purchased 351,825 Private Placement Units for $3,518,250 simultaneously with the IPO.
• The Sponsor loaned the company $124,723 under a non-interest bearing promissory note to cover IPO expenses, which is outstanding as of June 30, 2025.
• The Sponsor, officers, and directors have agreed to waive redemption rights for their Founder Shares and Public Shares in connection with a business combination or certain charter amendments.
• The Sponsor, officers, and directors have waived rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account for Founder Shares and Private Placement Shares if a business combination is not completed within the Completion Window.
• The Sponsor, officers, and directors may provide Working Capital Loans and Extension Loans to the company, which may be convertible into units of the post-business combination entity.

Stakeholder Impact

• **Shareholders (Public)**: Funds are held in a Trust Account at $10.05 per share, providing a floor for their investment, subject to redemption rights upon a business combination or liquidation if no deal is found within 24 months.
• **Shareholders (Sponsor/Insiders)**: Their investment (Founder Shares, Private Placement Units) is at risk if no business combination is completed, as they waive rights to Trust Account distributions for these shares. They bear the primary risk of the SPAC failing to find a target.
• **Underwriters**: Entitled to a deferred fee of $5,175,000, payable only upon the completion of a business combination, aligning their interests with a successful transaction.
• **Potential Target Businesses**: The company represents a potential avenue for a private company to go public, with a significant amount of capital available in the Trust Account for a business combination.

Next Steps

• Identify and evaluate potential target businesses for an initial business combination.
• Perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses.
• Negotiate and complete an initial business combination within 24 months from June 30, 2025.
• Potentially seek Working Capital Loans or Extension Loans from related parties to finance operational and transaction costs.

Key Dates

Recommendation

The company is a newly public SPAC with its capital largely held in a trust account, providing a floor for the share price around the $10.05 per unit value. While the 'going concern' warning highlights operational funding needs, this is common for SPACs and does not directly impact the trust value. The investment decision for a SPAC at this stage is primarily a 'hold' until a potential business combination target is identified, at which point a more detailed evaluation of the target's fundamentals and deal terms would be necessary to determine a 'buy' or 'sell' recommendation.

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