franchise tax of $25,117, partially offset by unrealized gain on investments held in Trust Account of $47,648, and interest earned on the investments held in the Trust Account of $15,924.
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, we had a net income of $323,615, which consisted of general and administrative expenses of $813,128, franchise tax of $32,100, income tax of $265,895, and deferred income tax benefit of $9,326, offset by interest earned on the investments held in the Trust Account of $1,425,412. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $76,328, which consisted of general and administrative expenses of $110,656, franchise tax of $29,244, partially offset by unrealized gain on investments held in Trust Account of $47,648, and interest earned on the investments held in the Trust Account of $15,924.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On May 17, 2022, we consummated the IPO of 6,450,000 units (the “Public Units”) at a price of $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $64,500,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the IPO, we consummated the Private Placement of 398,892 shares (including 349,032 shares to sponsor A, and 49,860 shares to Sponsor B) at a price of $10.00 per share generating gross proceeds of $3,988,920. Following the closings of the IPO and the Private Placement on May 17, 2022, a total of $65,790,000 (or $10.20 per share) was placed in the Trust Account.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company had cash of $113,232 and a working capital deficit of $369,176 (excluding investments held in trust account, deferred underwriting fee payable, deferred income tax liability and taxes payable). The Company’s liquidity needs up to the closing of the IPO on May 17, 2022 had been satisfied through proceeds from notes payable and advances from related party and from the issuance of common stock.
We have until August 17, 2023 to consummate an initial business combination (or until November 17, 2023, if fully extended). It is uncertain that we will be able to consummate a Business Combination by this time. If a Business Combination is not consummated by this date or, if extended, by the Extended Termination Date, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution.
In order to finance transaction costs in connection with an initial business combination, the Company’s Sponsors or an affiliate of the Sponsors or certain of the Company’s officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, provide the Company with working capital. The Company’s management plans to continue its efforts to complete an initial business combination within the Combination Period after the closing of the IPO.
If the estimated costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating an initial business combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, the Company may have insufficient funds available to operate its business prior to its initial business combination. Moreover, the Company may need to obtain additional financing either to complete its initial business combination or because it becomes obligated to redeem a significant number of public shares upon consummation of its initial business combination, in which case the Company may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such initial business combination. Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, the Company would only complete such financing simultaneously with the completion of our initial business combination.
In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 205-40, “Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern,” management has determined that mandatory liquidation, should an initial business combination not occur, and potential subsequent dissolution raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time, which is considered to be one year from the issuance of the financial statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities that would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2023. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. We have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets.