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Distoken Acquisition (DIST) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report

IPO and Fundraising - The company completed its initial public offering on February 17, 2023, selling 6,900,000 units at 10.00perunit,generatinggrossproceedsof10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of 69,000,000[14] - An additional 900,000 units were issued due to the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option[14] - The private sale of 545,000 private units to the sponsor at 10.00perunitgeneratedgrossproceedsof10.00 per unit generated gross proceeds of 5,450,000[14] - The trust account holds 70,380,000fromthenetproceedsoftheIPOandprivateunits[10]Thecompanyhasapproximately70,380,000 from the net proceeds of the IPO and private units[10] - The company has approximately 70.79 million in the trust account as of March 31, 2023, available for a business combination[25] - The company has approximately 822,000heldoutsidethetrustaccountasofApril11,2023,tocovercostsassociatedwithliquidationandcreditorclaims[68]BusinessCombinationStrategyThecompanyisfocusingitssearchforbusinesscombinationtargetsinthetechnologyindustryprimarilylocatedinAsia[13]ThemanagementteamhassignificantexperienceinmergersandacquisitionswithintheAsianmarkets[13]Thecompanyhasnotyetselectedanybusinesscombinationtargetorinitiatedsubstantivediscussionsregardingpotentialcombinations[12]Thecompanywillnotundertakeanybusinesscombinationutilizingavariableinterestentity(VIE)structure[12]Thereisnoassurancethatthecompanywillcompleteabusinesscombination[13]Themanagementteamaimstoacquiregrowthbusinesseswithatotalenterprisevaluebetween822,000 held outside the trust account as of April 11, 2023, to cover costs associated with liquidation and creditor claims[68] Business Combination Strategy - The company is focusing its search for business combination targets in the technology industry primarily located in Asia[13] - The management team has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions within the Asian markets[13] - The company has not yet selected any business combination target or initiated substantive discussions regarding potential combinations[12] - The company will not undertake any business combination utilizing a variable interest entity (VIE) structure[12] - There is no assurance that the company will complete a business combination[13] - The management team aims to acquire growth businesses with a total enterprise value between 100 million and 200million[16]ThecompanyseekstoacquirebusinessesinsectorsstrategicallysignificanttoAsianmarkets,suchasinnovativeecommerceandonlineagriculturaltrading[18]Thetargetbusinessesshouldhavepotentialforstrongfreecashflowgenerationandpredictablerevenuestreams[19]Thecompanyanticipatesacquiring100200 million[16] - The company seeks to acquire businesses in sectors strategically significant to Asian markets, such as innovative e-commerce and online agricultural trading[18] - The target businesses should have potential for strong free cash flow generation and predictable revenue streams[19] - The company anticipates acquiring 100% of the equity interests or assets of the target business, but may also consider acquiring less than 100%[43] - The company may seek to effect a business combination with more than one target business, but initially expects to complete it with just one[47] Shareholder Rights and Redemption - Public shareholders may convert their shares into their pro rata share of the trust account amount, net of taxes, regardless of their vote on the proposed business combination[57] - The company has set a net tangible asset threshold of 5,000,001 to avoid being subject to Rule 419 under the Securities Act[55] - Shareholders will have the opportunity to sell their shares through a tender offer for an amount equal to their pro rata share of the trust account[57] - If a business combination is not completed within the specified period, the company will redeem 100% of its public shares at approximately 10.20pershare[30]Iftheinitialbusinesscombinationisnotcompleted,thepershareredemptionamountforshareholderswouldbeapproximately10.20 per share[30] - If the initial business combination is not completed, the per-share redemption amount for shareholders would be approximately 10.20, but this could be reduced due to creditor claims[69] - The company has agreed to redeem public shares at a price equal to the aggregate amount in the trust account, minus up to 50,000fordissolutionexpenses[64]ShareholderswillonlyreceivefundsfromthetrustaccountuponthecompletionoftheinitialbusinesscombinationorifthecompanyfailstocompleteitwithintheCombinationPeriod[75]ManagementandOperationalConsiderationsThecompanymayfacechallengesinevaluatingthemanagementofthetargetbusinessandensuringtheyhavethenecessaryskillsforpubliccompanymanagement[49]Thecompanymayneedtoseekthirdpartyfinancingifthetargetbusinessimposesworkingcapitalconditions,whichmaynotbeavailableonacceptableterms[55]Thecompanycurrentlyhasfourexecutiveofficersanddoesnotplantohirefulltimeemployeesbeforecompletingitsinitialbusinesscombination[86]Executiveofficersandcertaindirectorshavefiduciarydutiestoothercompanies,whichmayleadtoconflictsofinterestinpursuingacquisitionopportunities,althoughsignificantconflictsarenotexpected[81]Officersanddirectorsarerequiredtopresenttargetbusinessopportunitieswithafairmarketvalueofatleast8050,000 for dissolution expenses[64] - Shareholders will only receive funds from the trust account upon the completion of the initial business combination or if the company fails to complete it within the Combination Period[75] Management and Operational Considerations - The company may face challenges in evaluating the management of the target business and ensuring they have the necessary skills for public company management[49] - The company may need to seek third-party financing if the target business imposes working capital conditions, which may not be available on acceptable terms[55] - The company currently has four executive officers and does not plan to hire full-time employees before completing its initial business combination[86] - Executive officers and certain directors have fiduciary duties to other companies, which may lead to conflicts of interest in pursuing acquisition opportunities, although significant conflicts are not expected[81] - Officers and directors are required to present target business opportunities with a fair market value of at least 80% of the assets held in the trust account, subject to pre-existing obligations[82] Regulatory and Compliance Issues - The company is classified as an "emerging growth company," allowing it to take advantage of certain exemptions from reporting requirements, which may affect the attractiveness of its securities[91] - The company will remain an emerging growth company until it meets specific revenue or market value thresholds, including total annual gross revenue of at least 1.235 billion or a market value exceeding 700million[93]Thecompanyisalsoclassifiedasa"smallerreportingcompany,"allowingforreduceddisclosureobligations,includingprovidingonlytwoyearsofauditedfinancialstatements[94]ThecompanyisrequiredtoevaluateitsinternalcontrolproceduresforthefiscalyearendingDecember31,2023,asmandatedbytheSarbanesOxleyAct[89]Therearenochangesordisagreementswithaccountantsonaccountingandfinancialdisclosurereportedbythecompany[140]FinancialandMarketRisksThecompanyfacesintensecompetitionfromestablishedentities,includingprivateinvestorsandotherblankcheckcompanies,whichmaylimititsabilitytoacquiresizabletargetbusinessesduetorelativelylimitedfinancialresources[80]Thecompanymustmaintainnettangibleassetsofatleast700 million[93] - The company is also classified as a "smaller reporting company," allowing for reduced disclosure obligations, including providing only two years of audited financial statements[94] - The company is required to evaluate its internal control procedures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, as mandated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act[89] - There are no changes or disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure reported by the company[140] Financial and Market Risks - The company faces intense competition from established entities, including private investors and other blank check companies, which may limit its ability to acquire sizable target businesses due to relatively limited financial resources[80] - The company must maintain net tangible assets of at least 5,000,001 to avoid being classified as a "penny stock" under SEC rules[66] - The company has a trust account minimum of 10.20perpublicshare,withpotentialliabilitiesaffectingavailableresourcesforbusinesscombinations[85]Thecompanywillseektohavevendorsandserviceproviderswaiveanyclaimsagainstthetrustaccounttoprotectshareholderfunds[70]Ifthetrustaccountbalancefallsbelow10.20 per public share, with potential liabilities affecting available resources for business combinations[85] - The company will seek to have vendors and service providers waive any claims against the trust account to protect shareholder funds[70] - If the trust account balance falls below 10.20 per share due to creditor claims, the actual redemption amount may be significantly less[71] - The company will cease operations and liquidate if the initial business combination is not completed within the Combination Period[64]