ONYXU Onyx Acquisition Company I

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                  to                    

Commission File No. 001-41003

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒  No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒  No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes ☒  No ☐

As of August 11, 2023, 8,605,160 Class A ordinary shares and no Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class B ordinary shares”) issued and outstanding.

ONYX ACQUISITION CO. I
Form 10-Q For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2023

Table of Contents

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

ONYX ACQUISITION CO. I

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

ONYX ACQUISITION CO. I

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

ONYX ACQUISITION CO. I

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

ONYX ACQUISITION CO. I

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

ONYX ACQUISITION CO. I

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2023

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

References in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company” refer to Onyx Acquisition Co. I. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors, and references to the “Sponsor” refer to Onyx Acquisition Sponsor Co. LLC. The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report including, without limitation, statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and variations thereof and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management’s current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors including, but not limited to, possible business combinations and the financing thereof, and related matters, as well as all other statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 5, 2022. The Company’s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview

We are a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company on February 2, 2021 for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities (a “Business Combination”). We are an early stage and emerging growth company and, as such, we are subject to all of the risks associated with early stage and emerging growth companies.

The registration statement for our initial public offering (the “IPO”) was declared effective on November 2, 2021 (the “Effective Date”). On November 5, 2021, we consummated our IPO of 26,450,000 units (the “Units”), which includes the exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase up to an additional 3,450,000 Units at the IPO price to cover over-allotments. Each Unit consists of one Class A ordinary share (the “Class A ordinary shares” and, shares thereof sold in the IPO, the “Public Shares”) and one-half of one public warrant (the “Public Warrants”), each whole Public Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. The Units were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $264,500,000.

Simultaneous with the consummation of the IPO and the issuance and sale of the Units, we consummated the private placement of 12,190,000 private placement warrants (the “Private Placement Warrants”) (including 690,000 Private Placement Warrants purchased in connection with the exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option) at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, generating total proceeds of $12,190,000. The Private Placement Warrants, which were purchased by the Sponsor and BTIG, LLC (“BTIG”), are identical to the Public Warrants, except that if held by the Sponsor or BTIG or their permitted transferees, they are, subject to certain limited exceptions, subject to transfer restrictions until 30 days following the consummation of our initial Business Combination. Additionally, the Private Placement Warrants held by BTIG are subject to the lock-up and registration rights limitations imposed by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Rule 5110 and may not be exercised after five years from November 2, 2021.

Upon the closing of our IPO and the private placement, $269,790,000 has been placed in a trust account (the “Trust Account”), representing the redemption value of the Class A ordinary shares sold in the initial public offering, at their redemption value of $10.20 per share.

If we are unable to consummate an initial Business Combination by February 7, 2024 (the “Combination Period”), then we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the Public Shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account, including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company to pay income taxes, if any (less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of then outstanding Public Shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public shareholders’ rights as shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any) and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of the remaining shareholders and the board of directors, liquidate and dissolve, subject, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), to the Company’s obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and in all cases subject to the requirements of other applicable law. There will be no redemption rights or liquidating distributions with respect to the warrants, which will expire worthless if the Company fails to complete its initial Business Combination within the Combination Period.

On January 18, 2023, the company announced that it is in advanced discussions with Helios Investment Partners about a potential business combination which would result in the creation of a new publicly listed energy transition infrastructure platform, Helios Energy Transition Infrastructure (“HETI”), focused on the development of natural gas and low-carbon energy infrastructure businesses and assets in Africa (the “Proposed Transaction”). The Proposed Transaction is expected to be valued at an Enterprise Value of approximately $1 billion, and the company is targeting completion of the merger in the second half of 2023. There is no binding agreement with respect to the Proposed Transaction, and negotiations remain subject to significant contingencies, including the completion of due diligence, the negotiation and execution of a mutually acceptable definitive agreement, confirmation and documentation of fully committed financing, and requisite shareholder approvals. There can be no assurances that the company will successfully negotiate a definitive agreement, or that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated.

At the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on January 26, 2023 (the “Meeting”), the company’s shareholders approved proposals to amend the company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (the “Articles”) to extend the date by which the Company has to consummate a business combination from February 5, 2023 to August 7, 2023 and remove the limitation that the company shall not redeem Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units sold in its initial public offering (including any shares issued in exchange thereof) to the extent that such redemption would cause the company’s net tangible assets to be less than $5,000,001. Based on the results of the Meeting, our Sponsor agreed to contribute into the trust account the lesser of (x) an aggregate of $120,000 or (y) $0.035 per share for each public share that was not redeemed at the Meeting for each monthly period until August 7, 2023 (commencing on February 7, 2023 and ending on the 7th day of each subsequent month), or portion thereof, that is needed by the company to complete its initial business combination (each such payment, a “Contribution”). In connection with the extraordinary general meeting, 22,239,972 Class A ordinary shares were redeemed and 4,210,028 Class A ordinary shares were not redeemed. As a result, the aggregate monthly Contribution payable by the Sponsor to us was $120,000.

On January 26, 2023, in connection with the Meeting, the holders of the company’s founder shares converted all of their Class B ordinary shares into Class A ordinary shares. Notwithstanding the conversions, such holders will not be entitled to receive any monies held in the trust account as a result of their ownership of any Class A ordinary shares issued upon conversion of the founder shares.

On February 7, 2023, we issued a promissory note in the principal amount of up to $720,000 to our Sponsor (the “Extension Note”), with respect to the Contributions (the “Extension Loans”). The Extension Loans are unsecured and non-interest bearing and will be repayable by the company upon consummation of an initial business combination. If the company does not consummate an initial business combination, the Extension Note will be repaid only from funds held outside of the trust account or will be forfeited, eliminated or otherwise forgiven. The Sponsor does not currently intend to make Contributions in excess of the $720,000 limit on the Extension Note. Accordingly, the final Contribution was made on July 7, 2023.

On July 21, 2023, the company held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “July Meeting”) at which the company’s shareholders approved a proposal to amend the company’s Articles. The proposal amended the date by which the company has to consummate a business combination from August 7, 2023 to February 7, 2024.

In connection with the July Meeting, holders of 2,198,202 Class A ordinary shares exercised their right to redeem their shares for cash at a redemption price of approximately $10.83 per share, for an aggregate redemption amount of approximately $23.8 million. As a result, approximately $23,802,065 will be removed from the Trust Account to pay such holders and 2,011,826 Class A ordinary shares and 6,612,500 converted founder shares remain outstanding for a total of 8,624,326 Class A ordinary shares outstanding.

The company is in advanced discussions with Helios Investment Partners about a potential business combination which would result in the creation of a new publicly listed energy transition infrastructure platform, HETI, focused on the development of natural gas and low-carbon energy infrastructure businesses and assets in Africa. HETI currently owns and is developing a portfolio of strategic infrastructure assets and businesses delivering the energy transition in Africa. This portfolio spans the natural gas, LNG and power value chain comprising liquefaction, storage, regasification, pipeline infrastructure and power plants, supplying gas and power to over 200 industrial customers and utilities across Africa on a long-term contracted basis. The portfolio supports the displacement of expensive and polluting coal and liquid fuels with cleaner, more affordable natural gas in its target markets. In addition, HETI is developing a pipeline of low-carbon fuel (blue and green hydrogen) and renewable/low-carbon power projects which will utilize best-in-class partnerships and technology to take advantage of Africa’s renewable resource advantage and proximity to global end markets to support the global Net Zero ambition. The company intends to announce additional details regarding the potential business combination if and when a definitive agreement is executed. Currently, there is no binding agreement with respect to the Proposed Transaction, and negotiations remain subject to significant contingencies, including the completion of due diligence, the negotiation and execution of a mutually acceptable definitive agreement, confirmation and documentation of fully committed financing, and requisite shareholder approvals. There can be no assurances that the company will successfully negotiate a definitive agreement, or that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated. 

Results of Operations

As of June 30, 2023, we have not commenced any operations. All activity for the period from February 2, 2021 (inception) through June 30, 2023, relates to our formation and IPO, and, since the completion of our IPO, searching for a target to consummate an initial Business Combination. We will not generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our initial Business Combination, at the earliest. We will generate non-operating income in the form of interest income from the proceeds derived from our IPO and placed in the Trust Account.

For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we had a net income of $188,428, which consisted of interest earned on cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $544,386, offset by formation and operating costs of $316,307 and unearned loss on marketable securities of $39,651.

For the six months ended June 30, 2023, we had a net income of $479,534, which consisted of interest earned on cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,843,452, offset by formation and operating costs of $1,357,143 and unearned loss on marketable securities of $6,775.

For the three months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $96,950, which consisted of formation and operating costs of $200,385 offset by interest earned on cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $103,435.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $140,693, which consisted of formation and operating costs of $271,032 offset by interest earned on cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $130,339. 

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern

For the six months ended June 30, 2023, cash used in operating activities was $311,922. Net income of $479,534 was affected by interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,843,452 and unearned loss on marketable securities of $6,775. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $1,045,221 of cash for operating activities.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $268,769. Net loss of $140,693 was affected by interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $130,339. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $2,263 of cash for operating activities.

As of June 30, 2023, we had cash outside our Trust Account of $150,604, available for working capital needs. All remaining cash was held in the Trust Account and is generally unavailable for our use, prior to an initial Business Combination.

As a result of the Meeting and the July Meeting, the remaining amount in the trust account immediately following the redemption payments was $21,783,990.

The Company’s liquidity needs up to November 5, 2021 had been satisfied through a payment from the Sponsor of $25,000 for the founder shares to cover certain offering costs and a loan under an unsecured promissory note from the Sponsor of $104,808, which was paid in full on November 18, 2021. In addition, in order to finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor, initial shareholders, officers, directors or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, provide the company Working Capital Loans (as defined below). As of June 30, 2023, there were no amounts outstanding under any Working Capital Loans.

In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, our Sponsor or an affiliate of our Sponsor or certain of our officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required (“Working Capital Loans”). If we complete a Business Combination, we may repay such Working Capital Loans out of the proceeds of the Trust Account released to us. In the event that a Business Combination does not close, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay such Working Capital Loans, but no proceeds from our Trust Account would be used for such repayment. Up to $1,500,000 of such Working Capital Loans may be convertible into warrants, at a price of $1.00 per warrant, at the option of the lender. The warrants would be identical to the Private Placement Warrants.

We do not believe we will need to raise additional funds in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business. However, if our estimate of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating a Business Combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior to our Business Combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing either to complete our Business Combination or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our Public Shares upon consummation of our Business Combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such Business Combination. Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, we would only complete such financing simultaneously with the completion of our Business Combination. If we are unable to complete our Business Combination because we do not have sufficient funds available to us, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the Trust Account. In addition, following our Business Combination, if cash on hand is insufficient, we may need to obtain additional financing in order to meet our obligations.

However, the company is within 12 months of its mandatory liquidation as of the time of filing this Annual Report. In connection with the company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” the mandatory liquidation raises substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern until the earlier of the consummation of the business combination or the date the company is required to liquidate.

At the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on January 26, 2023, the company’s shareholders approved proposals to amend the company’s Articles to extend the date by which the Company has to consummate a business combination from February 5, 2023 to August 7, 2023 and remove the limitation that the Company shall not redeem Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units sold in its initial public offering (including any shares issued in exchange thereof) to the extent that such redemption would cause the Company’s net tangible assets to be less than $5,000,001. Based on the results of the Meeting, our Sponsor agreed to contribute into the trust account the lesser of (x) an aggregate of $120,000 or (y) $0.035 per share for each public share that was not redeemed at the Meeting for each monthly period until August 7, 2023 (commencing on February 7, 2023 and ending on the 7th day of each subsequent month), or portion thereof, that is needed by the company to complete its initial business combination. In connection with the extraordinary general meeting, 22,239,972 Class A ordinary shares were redeemed and 4,210,028 Class A ordinary shares were not redeemed. As a result, the aggregate monthly Contribution payable by the Sponsor to us was $120,000.

On February 7, 2023, we issued the Extension Note, evidencing the Extension Loans. The Extension Loans are unsecured and non-interest bearing and will be repayable by the company upon consummation of an initial business combination. If the company does not consummate an initial business combination, the Extension Note will be repaid only from funds held outside of the trust account or will be forfeited, eliminated or otherwise forgiven. The Sponsor does not currently intend to make Contributions in excess of the $720,000 limit on the Extension Note. Accordingly, the final Contribution was made on July 7, 2023.

On July 21, 2023, the Company held the July Meeting at which the Company’s shareholders approved a proposal to amend the Company’s Articles. The proposal amended the date by which the Company has to consummate a business combination from August 7, 2023 to February 7, 2024.

In connection with the July Meeting, holders of 2,198,202 Class A ordinary shares exercised their right to redeem their shares for cash at a redemption price of approximately $10.83 per share, for an aggregate redemption amount of approximately $23.8 million. As a result, approximately $23,802,065 will be removed from the Trust Account to pay such holders and 2,011,826 Class A ordinary shares and 6,612,500 converted founder shares remain outstanding for a total of 8,624,326 Class A ordinary shares outstanding.

These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2023.

Contractual Obligations

As of June 30, 2023, we did not have any long-term debt, capital or operating lease obligations.

The underwriters are entitled to deferred underwriting commissions of $0.40 per Unit on the 23,000,000 Units issued and $0.60 on the 3,450,000 overallotment Units for a total of $11,270,000. The deferred fee will become payable to the underwriters from the amounts held in the trust account solely in the event that the company completes an initial business combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement entered into in connection with the IPO. On March 1, 2023, the company entered into an amendment to the underwriting agreement, pursuant to which the underwriters have agreed to reduce the commission payable from $11,270,000 to $5,640,000 upon the closing of the initial business combination. Upon the closing of an initial business combination, the deferred fee will be paid to the underwriters as follows based on the percentage of redemptions of Class A ordinary shares by public shareholders: (1) 80% or more redemptions: $3,000,000 in cash and $2,640,000 in Class A ordinary shares (at $10 per share), (2) 70% or more, but less than 80% redemptions: $3,880,000 in cash and $1,760,000 in Class A ordinary shares (at $10 per share), (3) 60% or more, but less than 70% redemptions: $4,760,000 in cash and $880,000 in Class A ordinary shares (at $10 per share), and (4) less than 60% redemptions: $5,640,000 in cash and $0 in Class A ordinary shares.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies

The preparation of unaudited condensed financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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 financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified the following as our critical accounting policies:

Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption

The Company accounts for its Class A ordinary share subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” Class A ordinary share subject to mandatory redemption (if any) are classified as a liability instrument and are measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable ordinary share (including ordinary shares 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, ordinary shares are classified as shareholders’ equity. The Company’s ordinary shares feature 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 June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 4,210,028 and 26,450,000, respectively, shares of Class A ordinary share subject to possible redemption are presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the shareholders’ equity section of the Company’s balance sheets.

Net Income (Loss) Per Ordinary Share

As of June 30, 2023, we had two classes of shares, which are referred to as Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares. Earnings and losses were shared pro rata between the two classes of shares. The potential ordinary shares for outstanding warrants to purchase our shares were excluded from diluted earnings per share for the period ended June 30, 2023 because the warrants are contingently exercisable, and the contingencies have not yet been met. As a result, diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share is the same as basic net income (loss) per ordinary share for the periods. On January 26, 2023, the holders of the company’s Class B ordinary shares, including our sponsor, converted all of the Class B ordinary shares into Class A ordinary shares.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”). This update requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. Since June 2016, the FASB issued clarifying updates to the new standard including changing the effective date for smaller reporting companies. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2023. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact on its financial statements.

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the company’s financial statements.

JOBS Act

On April 5, 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”) was signed into law. 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 are 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 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 independent registered public accounting firm’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 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the report of independent registered public accounting firm providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis), and (iv) disclose certain executive compensation related items such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons of the chief executive officer’s compensation to median employee compensation. These exemptions will apply for a period of five years following the completion of our initial public offering or until we are no longer an “emerging growth company,” whichever is earlier.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information otherwise required under this Item.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, outside of the disclosed below, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the evaluation date, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. Management previously identified a material weakness in internal controls related to the accounting for accruals that has not yet been remediated. While we have processes to identify and appropriately apply applicable accounting requirements, we plan to continue to enhance our system of evaluating and implementing the accounting standards that apply to our condensed financial statements, including through enhanced analyses by our personnel and third-party professionals with whom we consult regarding the accounting for accruals. The elements of our remediation plan can only be accomplished over time, and we can offer no assurance that these initiatives will ultimately have the intended effects.

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023 covered by this Quarterly Report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

As of the date of this Quarterly Report, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2023, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023. We may disclose changes to such risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in future filings with the SEC.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on this 10th day of August, 2023.

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