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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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References to “we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company” are to AxonPrime Infrastructure Acquisition Corporation, except where the context requires otherwise. References to our “management” or our “management
team” refer to our officers and directors, and references to the “Sponsor” refer to AxonPrime Infrastructure Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed
financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their
potential effects on us. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or
assumptions, and actual results, events or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our
management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, plans or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any
underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar
expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Factors that might cause or contribute to actual results, events or performance differing from such
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, and the Company’s final prospectus for our initial public offering (“IPO”)
filed with the SEC on August 16, 2021 (“Final Prospectus”). The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.
Overview
We are a blank check company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on April 1, 2021 for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase,
reorganization or other similar business combination (the “Business Combination”) with one or more businesses. We intend to effectuate our Business Combination using cash from the proceeds of our IPO, our capital stock, debt or a combination of
cash, stock and debt. We are an emerging growth company and, as such, we are subject to all of the risks associated with emerging growth companies.
Results of Operations
Our entire activity from inception up to September 30, 2022, was related to our formation and the IPO. Since the IPO, our activity has been limited to the evaluation of business combination
candidates, and we will not be generating any operating revenues until the closing and completion of our initial business combination. We expect to generate small amounts of non-operating income in the form of interest income from the proceeds
derived from the Initial Public Offering. 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 expect our
expenses to increase substantially after this period.
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, we had a net income of $1,338,239, which was comprised of operating costs of $217,855, accrued income of $682,181 from investments in our Trust Account,
$50,000 of franchise tax expense, $159,421 of income tax expense and $1,083,334 of unrealized gain on fair value changes of warrants. The operating expenses were primarily due to fees to professionals such as the auditors, legal counsel and
consultants, and insurance expenses.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, we had net loss of $1,281,869, which consisted of $67,092 general and administrative expenses, a change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $783,333, a warrant
offering expense of $289,574 and offering costs related to transferring founder shares to anchor investors of $141,870.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had a net income of $4,827,953, which was comprised of operating costs of $1,138,439, accrued income of $909,146 from investments in our Trust Account,
$150,000 of franchise tax expense, $159,421 of income tax expense and $5,366,667 of unrealized gain on fair value changes of warrants. The operating expenses were primarily due to fees to professionals such as the auditors, legal counsel and
consultants, and insurance expenses.
For the period from April 1, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2021, we had net loss of $1,283,799, which consisted of $69,022 general and administrative expenses, a change in fair value of
derivative liabilities of $783,333, a warrant offering expense of $289,574 and offering costs related to transferring founder shares to anchor investors of $141,870.
Liquidity and Going Concern
As of September 30, 2022, the Company had $35,275 in its operating bank account and working capital deficit of $1,203,103. To date, the Company’s liquidity needs have been satisfied through a payment
of $25,000 from the Sponsor to cover certain expenses on behalf of the Company in exchange for the issuance of the Founder Shares, a loan of approximately $121,000 pursuant to the Note issued to the Sponsor, and the net proceeds from the
consummation of the Private Placement not held in the Trust Account. The Company fully repaid the Note on September 8, 2021. In addition, in order to finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Company’s officers,
directors and Initial Shareholders may, but are not obligated to, provide the Company Working Capital Loans. As of September 30, 2022, there were no Working Capital Loans outstanding.
In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board’s Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, “Disclosures of
Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” the Company has until August 17, 2023, to consummate the initial Business Combination. It is uncertain that the Company will be able to consummate the initial Business
Combination by this time. If a business combination is not consummated by this date, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution of the Company. Management has determined that the liquidity condition, mandatory liquidation,
should a business combination not occur, and potential subsequent dissolution, raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities
should the Company be required to liquidate after August 17, 2023. The Company intends to complete the initial Business Combination before the mandatory liquidation date. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
consummate any business combination by August 17, 2023.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K and did not have any commitments or contractual
obligations.
Contractual Obligations
Administrative Services Agreement
Commencing on the date the Company’s securities were first listed, the Company agreed to pay the Sponsor a total of $10,000 per month for office space, secretarial and administrative services provided
to the members of the Company’s management team. Upon completion of the initial Business Combination or the Company’s liquidation, the Company will cease paying these monthly fees. The Company recognized approximately $30,000 and $90,000 in
connection with such services for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 in other operating expenses in the accompanying statements of operations, and which remains included in accrued expenses in the balance sheets.
Registration Rights
The holders of the Founder Shares, Private Placement Warrants and any warrants that may be issued upon conversion of the Working Capital Loans (and in each case holders of their component securities,
as applicable) will be entitled to registration rights pursuant to a registration rights agreement signed on the closing date of the Initial Public Offering, requiring the Company to register such securities for resale (in the case of the Founder
Shares, only after conversion to our Class A common stock). The holders of the majority of these securities are entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form demands, that the Company register such securities. In addition, the holders
have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the consummation of a Business Combination and rights to require the Company to register for resale such securities pursuant to Rule 415 under
the Securities Act. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.
Underwriting Agreement
The underwriter was paid a cash underwriting discount of 2.00% of the gross proceeds of the Initial Public Offering, or $3,000,000, in connection with the Initial Public Offering. In addition, the
underwriter is entitled to a deferred fee of three and half percent (3.50%) of the gross proceeds of the Initial Public Offering, or $5,250,000. The deferred fee will become payable to the underwriter from the amounts held in the Trust Account
solely in the event that the Company completes a Business Combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.
The underwriter’s over-allotment option was not exercised and expired on September 26, 2021.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of unaudited condensed financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods
reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. The Company has identified the following as its critical accounting policies:
Warrant Liabilities
The Company accounts for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in FASB
ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a
liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own common stock, among other conditions for equity
classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.
For issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance.
For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the
estimated fair value of the warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the statements of operations. The fair value of the private warrants were estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model-based approach. The measurements of fair
market value of the Public Warrants were initially estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model-based approach. As of September 30, 2022, the Public warrants are calculated based on the market price of the Public Warrants, which trade under the
ticker symbol APMIW.
Class A Common Stock Subject to Possible Redemption
The Company accounts for its Class A common stock subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in FASB ASC Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” The shares of Class A
common stock subject to mandatory redemption (if any) are classified as liability instruments and are measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable shares of Class A common stock (including Class A common stock that feature redemption rights
that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within the Company’s control) are classified as temporary equity. At all other times, Class A common stock is classified as
stockholders’ equity. The Company’s Class A common stock features certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of the Company’s control and subject to the occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, as of September 30, 2022
and December 31, 2021, 15,000,000 shares of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption are presented as temporary equity, outside of the stockholders’ deficit section of the Company’s balance sheets.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
The Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements of FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share”. Net income (loss) per common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the
weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. The Company has two classes of shares, which are referred to as Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Income and losses are shared pro rata between the two
classes of shares. Accretion associated with the redeemable shares of Class A common stock is excluded from earnings per share as the redemption value approximates fair value. Weighted average shares were reduced for the effect of an aggregate of
562,500 shares of Class B common stock that were forfeited because the over-allotment option was not exercised by the underwriter.
The calculation of diluted income (loss) per share does not consider the effect of the warrants issued in connection with the (i) Initial Public Offering, and (ii) the Private Placement since the
exercise of the warrants is contingent upon the occurrence of future events. The warrants are exercisable to purchase 8,333,333 shares of Class A common stock in the aggregate. At September 30, 2022, the Company did not have any dilutive securities
or other contracts that could, potentially, be exercised or converted into common stock and then share in the earnings of the Company. As a result, diluted net income (loss) per common stock is the same as basic net income (loss) per common stock
for the periods presented.
JOBS Act
The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, relax certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. We qualify as an “emerging growth company” and under the JOBS Act will
be allowed to comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements based on the effective date for private (not publicly traded) companies. We are electing to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards, and as a result, we may not
comply with new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for non-emerging growth companies. As a result, our condensed financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply
with new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.
Additionally, we are in the process of evaluating the benefits of relying on the other reduced reporting requirements provided by the JOBS Act. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the JOBS Act,
if, as an “emerging growth company,” we choose to rely on such exemptions we may not be required to, among other things, (i) provide an auditor’s attestation report on our system of internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section
404, (ii) provide all of the compensation disclosure that may be required of non-emerging growth public companies under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, (iii) comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the
PCAOB regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the condensed financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis), (iv) disclose certain executive
compensation related items such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons of the CEO’s compensation to median employee compensation and (v) comply with the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote
on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. These exemptions will apply for a period of five years following the completion of our IPO or until we are no longer an “emerging growth
company,” whichever is earlier.