Workflow
Aeries Technology(AERT) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
AERTAeries Technology(AERT)2022-04-01 00:14

Financial Position and Capital Requirements - Approximately 1,200,000willbeavailableinitiallyoutsidethetrustaccounttofundworkingcapitalrequirements[182].ThecompanymayneedtoseekadditionalfinancingifthenetproceedsfromtheIPOandprivateplacementwarrantsareinsufficient[184].Thecompanyhas1,200,000 will be available initially outside the trust account to fund working capital requirements[182]. - The company may need to seek additional financing if the net proceeds from the IPO and private placement warrants are insufficient[184]. - The company has 233,500,000 in net proceeds from the IPO and private placement warrants available for the initial business combination[348]. - The net proceeds from the IPO and certain private placement warrants will be held in the trust account and invested in U.S. government treasury bills or money market funds[232]. - The company may incur substantial debt to complete a business combination, which could negatively impact its financial condition and shareholder value[287]. Business Combination and Acquisition Risks - If the initial business combination is not completed within the required time period, public shareholders may receive only approximately 10.10pershareuponliquidation[191].Thecompanymayberequiredtoliquidateandredeempublicsharesiftheinitialbusinesscombinationisnotcompletedwithinthecompletionwindow[193].Thecompanymaypursueacquisitionopportunitieswithprivatecompanies,whichoftenhavelimitedpublicinformationavailable[201].Thecompanydoesnotplantobuyunrelatedbusinessesorassetsortobeapassiveinvestor[196].Thecompanymayfacechallengesinobtainingadditionalfinancingfortheoperationsorgrowthofthetargetbusinesspostacquisition[186].Thecompanymayonlycompleteonebusinesscombination,leadingtoalackofdiversificationandincreasedrisk[347].Theposttransactioncompanywillonlyproceedwithabusinesscombinationifitacquires5010.10 per share upon liquidation[191]. - The company may be required to liquidate and redeem public shares if the initial business combination is not completed within the completion window[193]. - The company may pursue acquisition opportunities with private companies, which often have limited public information available[201]. - The company does not plan to buy unrelated businesses or assets or to be a passive investor[196]. - The company may face challenges in obtaining additional financing for the operations or growth of the target business post-acquisition[186]. - The company may only complete one business combination, leading to a lack of diversification and increased risk[347]. - The post-transaction company will only proceed with a business combination if it acquires 50% or more of the voting securities of the target business[356]. Regulatory and Compliance Issues - Compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act may increase the time and costs associated with completing an acquisition[209]. - The company is required to evaluate and report on its internal controls starting with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2022, due to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act[210]. - Pursuing a company with operations outside the United States may introduce additional risks and complexities, including regulatory approvals and foreign exchange fluctuations[211][212]. - Compliance with changing laws and regulations may increase costs and pose risks of non-compliance, impacting business operations[370]. Shareholder and Investor Considerations - The company must maintain a minimum market value of listed securities of 50 million and at least 400 round lot holders to satisfy Nasdaq's continued listing requirements[249]. - Initial shareholders and anchor investors will control the appointment of the board of directors until the consummation of the initial business combination, holding 20% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares[255]. - The company may amend certain agreements related to the IPO without shareholder approval, potentially affecting the value of investments in its securities[253]. - The concentration of ownership by anchor investors may reduce trading volume and liquidity of the company's securities[247]. - The company has not yet registered the Class A ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants, which may limit investors' ability to exercise them[266]. Risks Associated with Operations and Management - The company may face significant material adverse consequences if it cannot list its securities on another national exchange after a Nasdaq delisting[250]. - The company may face challenges in collecting accounts receivable and managing international operations due to cultural and language differences[214]. - The loss of key personnel could adversely affect the operations and profitability of the post-combination business[340]. - There is a risk that the management of a target business may lack the necessary skills to manage a public company, negatively impacting operations and profitability[357]. - Cyber incidents or attacks could lead to information theft and financial loss, posing a significant risk to the company's operations[371]. Conflicts of Interest and Governance - The company has agreed to indemnify its officers and directors, but this may discourage shareholders from pursuing legal action against them for breaches of fiduciary duty[230]. - Conflicts of interest may arise as directors and officers are not required to commit full time to the company's affairs, impacting the ability to complete business combinations[315]. - The company has not adopted a policy to prohibit directors and officers from having financial interests in transactions, which may lead to conflicts of interest[320]. - The nominal purchase price for founder shares was 25,000,orapproximately25,000, or approximately 0.004 per share, which may significantly dilute the value of public shares in the event of a business combination[325]. Market and Competitive Landscape - The company may face significant competition in the internet industry, impacting its ability to maintain market share[337]. - The company may face significant risks due to a lack of diversification, which could adversely impact its operations and profitability[352]. - Simultaneous business combinations with multiple targets may increase costs and risks, potentially hindering the completion of initial business combinations[353].