Class B Conversion
On October 2, 2023, in accordance with the provisions of our Articles, Templar Sponsor exercised its rights to convert an aggregate of 4,312,500 Class B ordinary shares into an equal number of Class A Ordinary Shares, on a one-for-one basis (the “Class B Conversion”). As a result of the Class B Conversion, no Class B ordinary shares remain outstanding.
Results of Operations
Our entire activity since inception up to December 31, 2023 was in preparation for our formation and the IPO, and since the closing of the IPO, the search for a target and consummating an initial business combination. We will not be generating any operating revenues until the closing and completion of our initial business combination.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, we had a net income of $13,414,455 which consists of operating costs of $1,118,795 offset by interest income of $2,579,253 from investments in our Trust Account, $249,047 of gain on settlement of deferred underwriting fees and $11,704,950 of unrealized gain on fair value changes of warrants. The operating expenses were primarily due to fees for professionals such as the auditors, legal counsel and consultants, and insurance expenses.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, we had a net income of $4,256,395 which consists of operating costs of $1,744,855, offset by interest income of $4,024,613 from investments in our Trust Account, $1,625,000 of one time advisory fee income, $878,886 of gain on settlement of trade payables, $117,373 of gain on settlement of debt, $562,277 of unrealized loss on fair value changes of warrants and $82,345 of interest expense. The operating expenses were primarily due to fees for professionals such as the auditors, legal counsel and consultants, and insurance expenses.
Factors That May Adversely Affect our Results of Operations
Our results of operations and our ability to complete an initial Business Combination may be adversely affected by various factors that could cause economic uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets, many of which are beyond our control. Our business could be impacted by, among other things, downturns in the financial markets or in economic conditions, increases in oil prices, inflation, increases in interest rates, supply chain disruptions, declines in consumer confidence and spending, public health considerations and geopolitical instability, such as the military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. We cannot at this time predict the likelihood of one or more of the above events, their duration or magnitude or the extent to which they may negatively impact our business and our ability to complete an initial business combination.
Liquidity and Capital Resources and Going Concern
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had approximately $8,167 in its operating bank account and a working capital deficit of $737,336, excluding accrued interest receivable as it is not available for working capital purposes.
The Company’s liquidity needs up to December 31, 2023 had been satisfied through a payment from APx Sponsor of $25,000 for the founder shares to cover certain offering expenses. In addition, in order to finance transaction costs in connection with an initial business combination, we issued the Amended and Restated Note to Templar Sponsor in February 2024. As of December 31, 2023, there was $520,600 outstanding under the Amended and Restated Note.
In February 2023 and May 2023, we issued the First Promissory Note and Second Promissory Note, respectively. In August 2023, the Company repaid in full the outstanding balances drawn on the First Promissory Note and Second Promissory Note.
For more information regarding the First Promissory Note, Second Promissory Note and the Amended and Restated Note, please see Item 1 “Business” in this Annual Report.
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