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Semper Paratus Acquisition (LGST) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report

IPO and Trust Account - The company completed its initial public offering on November 8, 2021, raising gross proceeds of 345millionfromthesaleof34,500,000unitsat345 million from the sale of 34,500,000 units at 10.00 per unit[19]. - A total of 351.9millionwasplacedinatrustaccount,whichincludesproceedsfromtheinitialpublicofferingandaportionofprivateplacementunits[21].AsofMarch15,2023,approximately351.9 million was placed in a trust account, which includes proceeds from the initial public offering and a portion of private placement units[21]. - As of March 15, 2023, approximately 25 million remained in the trust account after shareholders redeemed 32,116,947 public shares for approximately 333million[26].Thecompanyhasapproximately333 million[26]. - The company has approximately 333 million removed from its trust account to pay shareholders who redeemed their shares[55]. - The trust account is initially anticipated to hold 10.20perpublicshareforredemptionuponcompletionoftheinitialbusinesscombination[83].Thecompanywillnotredeempublicsharesifitwouldcausenettangibleassetstofallbelow10.20 per public share for redemption upon completion of the initial business combination[83]. - The company will not redeem public shares if it would cause net tangible assets to fall below 5,000,001[84]. - If the initial business combination is not completed, public shareholders will receive a redemption amount of 10.20pershare,subjecttocreditorclaims[106].PublicshareholdersareentitledtoreceivefundsfromthetrustaccountonlyiftheinitialbusinesscombinationisnotcompletedbyDecember15,2023,orduringanyExtensionPeriod[114].Thecompanyplanstofunddissolutioncostsfrom10.20 per share, subject to creditor claims[106]. - Public shareholders are entitled to receive funds from the trust account only if the initial business combination is not completed by December 15, 2023, or during any Extension Period[114]. - The company plans to fund dissolution costs from 129,186 in cash held outside the trust account and up to 100,000fromthetrustaccount[105].Thecompanyhasaccesstoupto100,000 from the trust account[105]. - The company has access to up to 129,186 following its initial public offering and the sale of placement units to cover potential claims, with estimated liquidation costs not exceeding 100,000[112].BusinessCombinationStrategyThecompanyisfocusingonacquisitionopportunitiesinthetransportation,supplychain,andlogisticsindustry,whichisprojectedtogrowata4.7100,000[112]. Business Combination Strategy - The company is focusing on acquisition opportunities in the transportation, supply chain, and logistics industry, which is projected to grow at a 4.7% compound annual growth rate from 2020 to 2024[28]. - The company aims to identify targets with scalable business models that can produce attractive financial returns and benefit from public market access[36]. - The company has extended the deadline for its initial business combination from February 8, 2023, to December 15, 2023, to allow more time for identifying suitable targets[25]. - The company may structure its initial business combination to acquire less than 100% of the target business, provided it maintains a controlling interest of at least 50%[44]. - The company intends to target larger businesses than it could acquire with the proceeds from its initial public offering[59]. - The company may engage professional firms for acquisition opportunities in the future, potentially incurring finder's fees[63]. - The company will seek an independent opinion for any business combination with an affiliated company to ensure fairness[65]. - The management team is committed to a partnership approach, leveraging industry knowledge and operational strategies to drive growth in acquired companies[36]. Financial Performance and Risks - As of December 31, 2022, the company reported a net income of 4,408,361, primarily due to an unrealized gain on investments held in the Trust Account of 4,948,194[146].Thecompanyhasnotyetgeneratedanyrevenue,whichposesariskinselectingasuitablebusinesstargetforacquisition[126].Thecompanymayfaceintensecompetitionfromotherentitieswithsimilarbusinessobjectives,whichmaylimititsabilitytoacquirelargertargetbusinessesduetoavailablefinancialresources[116].Thecompanyhasnotyetsecuredthirdpartyfinancingforitsinitialbusinesscombination,whichmayaffectitsoptions[55].Thecompanyhasnotverifiedwhetheritssponsorhassufficientfundstomeetindemnityobligations,whichcouldimpactshareholderclaims[110].Ifthetrustaccountproceedsfallbelow4,948,194[146]. - The company has not yet generated any revenue, which poses a risk in selecting a suitable business target for acquisition[126]. - The company may face intense competition from other entities with similar business objectives, which may limit its ability to acquire larger target businesses due to available financial resources[116]. - The company has not yet secured third-party financing for its initial business combination, which may affect its options[55]. - The company has not verified whether its sponsor has sufficient funds to meet indemnity obligations, which could impact shareholder claims[110]. - If the trust account proceeds fall below 10.20 per public share, the company cannot assure shareholders that they will receive that amount upon redemption[111]. Corporate Governance and Management - The company is classified as an "emerging growth company," allowing it to take advantage of certain reporting exemptions[50]. - The company intends to remain a smaller reporting company until certain market value or revenue thresholds are met, which may affect its disclosure obligations[125]. - The board of directors is divided into three classes, with each class serving a three-year term, and the first class's term will expire at the first annual general meeting[195]. - The audit committee consists of three independent members: Parizad Olver Parchi, Paul P. Jebely, and Brad Stewart, with Parchi serving as chairman[203]. - The compensation committee is composed of independent directors Parizad Olver Parchi and Paul P. Jebely, with Jebely as chairman[209]. - Each independent director has been determined to meet the Nasdaq's independence standards[200]. - The company has not established specific minimum qualifications for directors but considers management experience and integrity in evaluations[208]. - The management team may receive consulting or management fees from the combined company after the initial business combination[217]. - Compensation for officers will be determined by a compensation committee of independent directors or a majority of independent directors on the board[217]. Financial Controls and Reporting - The company maintains effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, as assessed by management[173]. - The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2022[170]. - Management assessed the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting using COSO criteria and determined it was effective as of December 31, 2022[172]. - There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that materially affected the controls[174]. - The company recognizes changes in redemption value of ordinary shares subject to possible redemption immediately as they occur, adjusting the carrying value to equal the redemption value at the end of each reporting period[164]. - The company’s ordinary shares subject to possible redemption are classified as temporary equity due to certain redemption rights considered outside of its control[164]. - The company has identified critical accounting policies related to warrant liabilities, which are recorded as liabilities and measured at fair value[163]. - Management does not believe that any recently issued accounting standards would have a material effect on financial statements[165].